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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08

visual Interpretation of the minor svm-
phonles -. [ think you will like the
terrifying but scientific sequences of
the creation of the universe and evolu-
ton of life set to Igor Stravinsky's
thunderous discordant "Rite Of Spring"
the most perfect presentation is
the Paul Dukas "Sorcerer's Appren-
tice" number starring Michael Rodent
which achieves perfect synchronization
In theme, sound an motion to merit
prolonged applause beautiful in
deed Is the famous Nutcracker Suite
by Tchaikovsky with its pristine
changes of the four seasons artistical-
ly executed by fairies included the in
triguing Mushroom Dance depicted by
otadstool Cinnamon especially be
In your seat for the novel opening
which takes you right into the Phila-
delphia Orchestra concert platform
from which the amiabeI and erudite
Deems Taylor introduces each number
o.. space necessitates my devoting
more compelte description of each Sc
lection in the picture from week to
week but | must add that the color ele-
ment IS present in a cavorting sepian
centaurette maid reminiscent of Ceely
in Gone With the Wind" and a Iowa
BILE little ebony offspring of the beau
tiful coal-black Pegasus and his grace
full white flying mare the little
fellow steals the fantastic myth of the
Pastoral Symphony by Ludwig Van
Beethoven with his naive mannerisms
. let us not forget the birthday an
niversay of the Great Emancipation
President Abraham Lincoln on Wed
nesday, February l and reflect upon
his famous words which is the pre-
mise upon which the United States of
America has existed through the cen
turies Omitted We Stand, Divided We
Fall" -. apply this principle in these
trying times and this government Of
American freedom shall mot perish
from the earth the column con-
cludes with tribute Of two red roses
in our bouquet of memory in honor Of
the passing of my uncle the Reverend
Jacob Wesley Powell of Maiden and
my friend Cedric "Slim" Mcknight
of Roxbury and New York. =. Coon
bye-GOO E. DUCK.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
CHARLES n. PIERCE PASSES
Continued from Page y

James A. Weedman who survives him.
Mrs. Pierce who is descended from one
of the oldest families of Massachusetts,
is well known in club circles and an
active member in st. Augustine
Church.
Other survivors besides the widow
include a brother and sister in Vir-
ginia, brother, DIR. Joseph Pierce of
Boston, three cousins, Mrs. Elizabeth
Irving, Lena Mabury and Mrs. Annie
Anderson several nieces and nephews
and other relatives.
The late Rev. Jacob w. Powell
preached his last at this funeral of
his boyhood chum on January 20, 1871
in the funeral chapel of L. Everton
Morrison in magnificent tribute
assisted by Rev. Bailey of A.M.E. Zion
Church.
Card of Thanks
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08

top musical attraction of radio and
stage in the person of Earl Father"
Hines and his original Recording Or
chestra -. see you there =. the AKA
Barn Dance set for mite before the
holiday, Feb. q =. the grand ball and
cabaret of the Roxbury Citizens Com
mittee to benefit the st. Mark Com
munity Centre Gymnasium fund drive
will be held at the Ritz Plaza ballroom
Friday evening, February IA, under
the direction of Anna Hawk and Ralf
Coleman Mr.. Coleman will alos
manage the dramatic field of the Delta
JabberwOck for 1914 with novel idea
IN production for the competing clubs
-. he also has a very definite bonanza
in securing the acting rights for Bos-
ton performance of "Strivers Row"
which enjoyed a record New York run
many suggestions have arrived re-
questing repeat performances of the
Girl Friends past annual stage success
"The Matrimonial Mixup" and "Ber-
tina, the Beautiful Sewing Machine
Grip the Women's Service Club
social special their Annual Easter Ca
baret and Dance is scheduled for East
er Monday evening in April with such
big features planned that it promises
to eclipse all previous affairs in en-
tertainment value under Chairman
Pearl Powell .. the large coolred con-
tingent of U. S. Army officers and
men have begun to move in on Camp
Devens which will add greatly to the
weekend social whirl in Boston what
with many of the boys coming from
fine old families of Baltimore and
Washington we welcome a golden OPP
pOrtunity to extend true New England
hospitality -. the Service Club at 464
Mass ace. should prove an ideal social
center for furlough periods where the
proper contacts may be enjoyed by
all everyone is eagerly anticipating
the selection of Camp hostesses for
both Devens and Dix and have
YOU heard the one about the Bridge
port school teacher keeping the coIored
boys after school because they were
too good at spelling? the film
Fantasia" currently screening at the
Majestic Theatre in downtown Boston
is revelation to eye and ear COM
bining the magic of Fantasound with
the superb artistry of the Walt Disney
studio plus the added delight of Tech
nicolOr result in a magnificent svm-
phony Of visual art and music which
far surpasses any efforts hitherto at
tempted for the edifcation of the thea
tire going public . first, it is wise to
discount the much ballyhooed contro-
versy between art, music and movie
critics which strangely seems to be one
of the chief exploitation features of
the conversational public 80. enjoyed
the presentation with warm spontan-
eous enthusiasm and acute interest as
a spectator well versed in both classical
music and art by personal experience
as well as being an inveterate double
feature fan and [ can predict without
qualms that the average patron of the
Majestic Theatre will come away thrill
led at living through Leopold Stokow-
skis brilliant scoring of the classics as
played by the Philadelphia Orchestra
while the highly Imaginative Disney
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
HA r LEM
Race Capitol of the Nation"
Bv FLOYD G. SNEISO
JUSTICE WINS IN CONN.
By FLOYD G. sNELsON

JUSTICE WINS IN CONN.
The common gossip during the week
was the Spell alledged Grape" case that
ended with the acquittal of the defend
ant Thursday night the concensus
of opinion gave compliments to the
fairness of the jury upon its timely
decision, after lengthy consideration.
Colored citizens of the "made ia
nous" city of Bridgeport, the thriving
town the scene of the trial and that is
playing such a prominent part in Ma
tional Defense industries are glad to
know that person of color is capable
Of getting a fair deal.
This brings to memory the exonera-
ton of colOred man known as "Babv-
Doll" who was charged with man
slaughter in his cabaret during pre-
prohibition days -. the fact that he
was married to a prominent ofay girl.
caused the hands of justice to culver .
the masterful defense of the eminent
attorney, William III. Lewis of Boston.
together with Connecticut justice gave
him victory which was celebrated
with a big parade by his friends of
both races.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
What Is Segregation?

Segregation is the special Amer
lean means of branding Colored
Americans as the interiors Of in
feriors in public status.
when the white South found it
self confronted with the federal sta
tus of equality for Colored people,
the former slaves-equality Of citi-
zenship, Of freedom Of franchise
rights, backed by the national gov
ernment-it selected the denial Of
presence and Of service in places
opened for public patronage as the
one great way to brand Colored
people as having been a slave race
and make them forever the scorn of
civil society.
at is a very effective measure.
Colored people are traitors to them
selves to aid and abet tue idea BY
self-segregation."
w. M. TROTTER.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
JOE LOUIS ON
BOWLING TEAM

DETROIT-After sending Red Bur
man to the cleansers, Joe Louis is now
scheduled to play here with the Porters
Cleanser bowling team today in the
local Daily Times Bowling Tournament,
The Porter Cleanser team is the
first Colored aggregation to ever com
pete in the tournament but by adding
the name of Joe Louis to the club
roster this was made possible.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
Mo. Hoop Fans Greet
Globe TrOtters

ST. LOUIS-The worlds profess
slonal kings of the court, the Harlem
Globe Trotters, will compete here Feb.
u In an inter-racial classic with the
Missouri white all-stars, led by Dennis
Cochran of st. Louis U.
Interracial competition here has
been going on for several years with
Lincoln University of Missouri taking
leading part.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
MRS. LUCILLE BARNES HEADS
DINING CAR AUXILIARY
Continued from Page u

for the ensuing year :-Mesdames
Lucille Barnes, President; Mae Thomp-
son, v.-president; Ethel Chisholm, fin.
secy.; Addie Smith, treasurer; Iris
Thompson, asst. secy.; Lucille Kelley,
chaplain.
After the meeting a delightful COLA
ton was served. The February meet
ing will be held at the home of Mrs.
Addie Smith, so Munroe St., Roxbury.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08

Journeys have produced some of the
greatest milling ever seen in Boston,
especially last Mqaday nights final
tryout, which gis>s indication that
Monday nights finals will be scorcher
for real two-fsted action.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
RETURNS HOME FIRM BELGIUM

~
Arriving on the SIS. Siboney, of
American Export Line from Lisbon.
Portugal were several colored Ameri-
cans L.. among whom were Vance
Lowery, George H. Dosher, John
Fleming, Jacob Green, Wilbur Mar
shall and Osceola E. McKaine.
McKaine is proprietor of the famous
continental rendezvous Mac Cabaret,
10 Quai DIES Tonneliers, at Client Bel
quinn, one of the finest and most fasti-
dious establishments of that German
occupied country Mae was forced
to flee the land upon the advice of au-
thorlties, with the fear that war would
be declared and all American citizens
would be interned in a Concentration
Camp.
Mr.. McKaine is one of the most in
teresting personalities this writer has
ever interviewed going to Europe
IN 1919 with the viii Marion Cooke
Syncopated DIRK, he decided that a col
ored man would get better deal there.
50 he remained and rose to be one of
the most respected and the wealthiest
colored men in all Europe. His
sWanky cafe is still in tact and is the
tavorlte spot for the German officers
under the management of his Bel
gum friends -. he holds a legal docu-
ment Of his ownership protecting his
property signed by Ambassador John
Cudahy and the seal of the consulate
Of U.S.A.
Unfortunately Mr. McKaine re-
celved broken arm during the voyage
across the Atlantic, an accident during
the severe storm of the ocean and
IS now confined to his room at the
Harlem Y.M.C.A.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08

All news items sent in
and not appearing in
this issue will be in
next weeks paper
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
Diamond Belt Finals

The last big amateur boxing show
prior to the New England and National
A.A.U. Championships, will be staged
at Boston Arena next Monday night
when the Irish American A. A. sponsor
the grand finals of their 194l Diamond
Belt Tournament The four tryout
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
PRIZEFIGHT PARADE

Joe Louis always electrifes things
IN Harlem whenever he fights, regard
less OF the opponent he gave the
pedestrians a thrill Friday when
police motorcade escorted him from his
hotel to the Madison Square Garden
So. stopping traffic on Seventh Avenue
and giving thrill to the passing spec
tators.
A little bird told me that there were
two knockouts at the fight . .. the other
one that Burman didn't get a glimpse
OF was the Alice blue French Homburg
milan hat worn on the dainty head of
one Marian Egbert. the cute little
honeychile . also there were the gla-
NOR gals Lena Horne and her pop
Teddy Horne, Woogie Harris of Pgh.,
Ira F. Lewis, Courier proxy, Dorothy
Bowie, the answer to loneliness, DR..
Irgg from d. c., Yvonne Noah an
other dazzling chic.
Also Lieut.. Lawrence A. Oxley of
Washington, Cracker johnson of Palm
Beach, DR.. W. L. Berry, Md, Atty.
LnWood Roger and Dr. Frank Sykes
OF BALTIC, G.E. J. Finley Wilson and
others =. many packed the Mimo and
other places until the wee hours of
dawn.
CRUISING REPORTER
Shirley Graham's newest play "Dust
to Earth" opened at Yale University,
New Haven Wednesday, and received
splendid approval q. . Count Basic and
his DIRK are doing in Dixie, headed for
a SIX week tour, toward Florida
Besseie Jackson-Wood, dramatic read
er assisted by Gwendolyn Springer
RIVERA, soprano, will appear in a re
cltal at the WV on Feb. 9th q. Wal
ter Scott, mgr. Hotel Theresa, vintage
and the pace much hotter having ex-
changed lollypops for scotch and sodas
Billy King, veteran stag producer,
received letter of appreciation from
the U. S. War DEBT. having submitted
tw osongs for use in training camps
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
ITO be Continued)

NOTE: Every fact contained in these
articles is based on thorough research
and documentary proof. The author
will be glad to furnish proof of any
point ON request.(
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
enslavement resulted in her murder of

enslavement resulted in her murder of
her master.
So you didn't take it lying down.
There are a number of other fala-
cies in the public belief about the race
than can be combatted, and many fac
tors of which the race can well feel
proud. The entire thing makes pic
ture of the utmost interest, and one
that, when finally put between the
covers of books, will provide valu-
able link in the human document.
Ito be Continued
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
Virginia Copper is Bird vice president
of Phyllis Wheatley Deed of First.

Arts and Crafts met Jan. % at the
residence of DIR. Edna G. Taylor in
Cambridge, Jan. 90 at the residence of
DIR. Bessie C. Hill, 879 Harrison Ave-,
and Feb. at the residence of DIR.
Lucille Jones, 1926 fremont st. This
club is working very hard for Grand
Temple, and are planning public sale
soon
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
ELLA BACK TO BROADWAY

Ella Fitzgerald, the tisket-tasket gal,
and her DIRK will open at the N. Y.
Paramount Theatre, February 10 .
her first appearance there since the
death of her former guide and mentor,
the late Chick Webb, with whom she
appeared there two years ago . her
band is tn eChick Webb combination
which she inherited she is now
playing an engagement in Boston.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08

DIR. Laura d. Selden is able to go
out after her two weeks confinement
at home. On Sunday she had as guests
DIR. Daisy E. Henry and grand chill
dren, Marilyn and Robert Daltry; also
DIR. Henry's niece, Mary E. Price.
All officers were moved up to asst.
Vice DIR. Ruler and a gatekeeper was
elected, DIR. Hilda Talbot. DIR. Alice
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY
TEMPLE ~ l.. B.P. O.. E. OF W
By CAROLYN MAUDE BROWN

Regular meeting of Temple was held
Jan. II, in Smith Hall, 1895 fremont
St., DIR. Ruler Mollie Hamilton, pre-
siding.
SICK AND SHUT ms: Dtrs. Mary
E. TONNES, SO Kendall St.; Lillian Pur-
nell, 204 w. Springfield St.; Bette
Garner, 1913 Camden St.; Pauline Will
liams, 1875 Warwick St.; Sarah Ed
wards, 16 Kendall St.; Mary E. Dozier,
SO Bower St.; Marie Grant, IT'S Vine
St., Everett.
DR.. Bessie G. Hill, able to be out to
a few meetings, is still extending
thanks for all kindness shown her
during her illness including one hun
bred cards of cheer and money. DIR.
Hill wishes to remind all daughters
who promised contributions for Arts
and Crafts for the Tri-State Conven-
ton in June, not to forget as the time
goes fast.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08

Sermon Com, DIR. May Pressy, chr;
met at the residence of DIR. Lillian
Caldwell, 83 Hammond St., Jan. 81.
Elections of officers resulted as fol-
lows: Chr. May Pressy; Vice Chr,
Florence Bell; Secy., Edna G. Taylor;
Hilda Talbot, chaplain, Mary Arm
stead; committees, program, DIR. Lii
liam Caldwell; Church, Mary Logan,
Hilda Talbot and Maude Brown. A
lovely collation. was served and all lis
tened to the fight over the radio and
reojiced in Joe Louis victory.
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IInIIIIrlnIrlllnlulnIIlr1IIlulllrllrlnllltIuuI
DON'T FORGET

UOIY 7 TONUEI
Aristo's Grace Night at the Ii
brary'' Copley Square, February 10.
Doors open at 7;30 pm.
Admission Free
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08

Shrine COM, DIR. Emma Lawton,
chr, are disposing of 20 lbs of sugar,
March 7 at 10 cents chance. Please
see any of the committee or DIR. Law
ton.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1941-02-08
MRS. CHARLOTTE HAWKINS

President Palmer Memorial Institute
whom Boston friends will honor at a
banquet in Twelfth Baptist Church,
Feb. IT to commemorate in Boston
the 4o+h anniversary Of service Mrs.
Brown has rendered to Southern edu-
cation.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-31


A QUARTER of a century is long time
- in anyones fe-and as l look back
little more than twenty-five years can
see only dimly spoiled young London society
girl named Sylvia Brett, accustomed to assoeiat-
ing with kings and queens, and the best artists
IN the literary and theatrical world
One day that girl stepped out of her beautiful
Lnghsh garden into a strange Arcadia of the East
all because one man loved her and no one else
would do for him
Wealth London society ~ everything - she
thrGW away and her friends said she was crazy
| was that girl - Sarawak land of savage
head-hunters a place where whisperngs of can
nlbal teasts had scarcely died away; where only
a few years before cruel slave trading pirates
brought terror TO many hearts that was the little
blt OF heaven on earth 10 which its young Ra jah
Muda took me as bride
There | now live and rule with my husband
Charles Nyner Brooke. only white Raiah in the
world For 100 years this land has been in the
hands of the Brooke family On September "a we
celebrate that annIyersary-and the 25th annvers-
airy OF the rule of the present Rajah
You probably know lot more about my three
gay and beautiful daughters: Leonora, who mar
RED the late Earl OF InChcape; Elizabeth, who is
the wife of Harry Roy London orchestra leader,
and little Valerie. who has battled her way through
a welded bout with wrestler husband and now
is IN the midst OF new romance with wealthy
Spaniard than you do of me and the Ra jah
But in this story l am not going to talk about
my girls and their love affairs ! am going to let
you IN on some Of the equally romantic secrets of
their father and those of the two white Ra iahs
who ruled before him.
Sarawak itself is romantic-that little country
OF only 10000 square miles md half million
people that lies the northwest corner of Bor-
neo. Now with war drawing in from all sides
greedy eyes Hook toward its rich oil fields It's
primitive people are filled with superstition and
pagan customs
Everyone works in sarawak to support himself
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-31

knives and forks as if he were having his evening
meal.
Hes at it again" the Rajah had laughed
Wonder when he's going to leave something to
pay his board bill
We often heard the Old Man in the dining
room at night In fact, l used to dream of his
visiting my bedside with an arm full of crockery.
The puzzle about his mysterious burden on
the night did see him explained by my hus-
band. When Vyner's father the Old Rajah was
dying the sick old man used to get up and pace
the veranda, dragging his blanket behind him
muttering strange words about his past life and
his past loves Of these he had many and often
boosted that he had loved in every language.
He may come back now to right some wrong
he has committed or TO keep secret appointment
with one of the shades of his many "favorites"
But believe that he fingers on in the Palace,
after death because he wants to feel that he still
owns and rules Sarawakl
Even in death he isn't willing TO relnquish the
power he had over this strange land and its people
Just as It was the only love in the life of the first
Rajah, Sarawak is the only love to which the sec
ond Rajah was true.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-31

in his simple chldlike way of living. No one is
unemployed-Noo one is a beggar.-
The natives reverence their ruler so much that
they believe the Rajah goes each night to dwell
with God returning in the morning Yet nv hus-
pand hVeS and walks among these brown men and
women almost as a brother. / am proud of the
trust the young native girls-and older women
put IN me- their white Rance, as adviser on every
httle human problem that comes their way
SaraWaks brown children are full of singing
ana IauShter NO one seems TO remember or be
disturbed by the fact that yesterday or the day
before, one of the young Dyaks Topped off the head
OF his old grandmother TO give it to his sweetheart
present.
Nor does anyone fear the haunted Palace in the
daytme But at night the ghost of the Second
KaJah, my husbands father, often visits it. One
night saw him slowly traversng the veranda
dragging some immense burden behind him.
Sc-r-r-uff, scrr-uff, scrr-uff."
The sound of slow scrapng footsteps awakened
me out OF deep sleep and it took me a minute
to get my bearings.
Then listened
heard a strange thud
lis, lis that you. Vyner?" I called my husband
through the open door. There are no closed doors
IN the Palace-or anywhere in Sarawak
Silence.
Then again-and coming nearer heard it.
"Sc-r-r-uff. scrr-uff scrr-uff!"
Looking toward the sound saw tall SPARE
form passing the door 1t was my father-in-law
the Rajah Charles Brooke He was no shadow
phantom there in the night but looked as real and
substantial as he ever had in his lifetime
He did not speak, but l should not have been
surprised had he done The one thing that
puzzled me-was the heavy thing he had in tow
What it was | could not see
didn't bother to waken the Raiah then l
wasn't alarmed for / have seen ghosts before and
they do not brighten me.
why has that Old Man come back again to-
night? I asked myself as the scraping footsteps
went on and died away
1t was only two nights before that we had
heard him in the dining room, rafting plates,
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-31

You may agree with some of my Englis
friends and relatives who laughngly suggest tina
the Rance IS slightly touched in the head by tn
magic of the East when she talks of ghosts.
But you haven't had the experience of bein
left alone in the Astana because not one of you
many servants will stay the night there. Neithe
cooks nor Malay houseboys will remain a minut
after dark.
1.-THE old Raiah, he come back-why?" the
say.
Him walk like angry-rattle dishes like hun
cry. Who he come to see? ?"
So the Rajah and l spend each night IN a SCI
vantless palace-tendng to our own wants an
waiting to see what the ghost will do for QUEER
tertainment. One eX-headhunter stands q )d
the front door and two similar wild men az th
rear-but most of the time all three are asleep.
Imagine your own President Roosevelt and hi
First Lady having to spend their evenings in
staff-less White House, But ghosts seem not q
be so plentiful in the United States as they ar
in the land | rule.
Ask my three daughters about the ghost d
their grandfather Now that they are older the
may laugh at the poltergeist tricks he played Of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-31

VTERE for the first time the romantic story Of
II the worlds only three white Rajahs is told
exclusively for The American Weekly by
Her Highness, the Rance OF Sarawak, who for
twenty-five years has ruled in the little south sea
realm with her husband, the Third jah.
There is no more picturesque fantastic
place in the world than Sarawak The lives of its
primitive people filled with tragedies and
comedies. those OF its rulers with adventure and
drama
This tiny country OF only $4,000 square miles
stretches across the northwest corner of the Island
OF Borneo. One hundred years ago, on the twenty