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The guardian., 1941-05-03
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1901 1884
CHARLES EDWARD RUSSELL

For more than forty years Charles
Edward Russell was warrior in the
front ranks for freedom and equality.
On the question of equal rights for col
ored Americans older members of the
Equal Rights League well remember
that he was as uncompromising as Mon
roe Trotter with whom he fought side
by side in the years before the NAACP
was founded by himself and two others,
William English Walling and Mary
White Ovington. He continued his
support of the Guardian and its princi-
pies up to the time of his death which
occurred April % in Washington.
The type of service which Charles
Edward Russell rendered the colored
race and the nation places him in the
company of modern abolitionists with
such men as the late William D. Brig
ham, Morefield Storey, Albert Pills
bury, Michael j. Jordan, all of whom
were living proofs that the abolitionist
spirit does not die and that in every
generation there are white men and wo-
men who come forward ready to serve
in the crusade for universal equality.
This truth needs to be stated again and
again as refutation of the charge, some
times heard in these latter days, that
colored people have been left alone to
fight their own battles.
Colored people have mo battles of
their own" Every advance toward
equality of right and opportunity for
them is a victory for the American
democratic principle which means liber-
ty and equality for all Americans. Ap-
praising the services of crusaders like
Charles Edward Russell by the ultimate
consequences to the nation, thoughtful
Americans must be stirred by warm
sense of gratitude that the abolitionist
spirit persists as living force.
The guardian., 1941-05-03

Eureka Chapter. o. E. S. will meet
on Friday, May and will confer de-
grees at that time. :. Mt Calvary Court
Order of Cyrene will meet on Thursday,
May s. :. E.. One of the most enjoyable
events of the year was Ladies night,
sponsored by Mt Moriah lodge. 1t will
be long remembered by all who at
tended. Orchids to Mt Moriah lodge
for their progressiveness. Two i'm
portant ceremonies take place this
month, to which every Master Mason is
obligated to attend. The lodge of
Sorrow" on May 25 and the ceremonies
at Copps Hill on May 80. Keep these
dates constantly before you. The
Square and Compass Club meets as
usual on Sunday afternoon in the
library. What is your record for
attendance at visitations so far? i.
Well, it looks as if Spring is here at
last, but don't get Spring fever until
your lodge shuts down for the Summer.
The Square and Compass Club have
fixed up the bowling alleys in the base
ment and given the place a cleaning up
so that you and yours may have a place
to spend an evening of enjoyment. Why
not cooperate with them to the extent
of giving them your patronage?
THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK.
$50 many Gods, so many creeds.
So many ways that wind and wind;
While Just the art of being kind
Is what this old world needs"
SOLOMON.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
STORES PICKETED
HIRE COLORED HELP
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shoppers to buy their needs from the
stores which employ colored help.
Whenever you see a colored face be-
hind the counter, go in and buy; and
thus everybody can help the OBJ finding
campaign" committee members urged.
The New England Congress for
Equal Opportunities, of which the job
Finding Committee is a part, was or
zanized a half-dozen years ago. Attor-
ney John R. Bourne is president. The
Congress meets fortnightly on Wednes-
day nights throughout the year at 558
Mass. Ave. 1t is rated as the most
active race-rights organization in the
State. 1t welcomes to membership all
persons who have at heart the allevia-
ton Of the oppressed.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
OVERFLOW GROUP AT
ESTELLE'S LAUD PEPSI-COLA
CONTINUED from Page II

the city, and the speakers, on the long
list, as many as the time permitted,
praised Mr.. Smith, Mr.. Burns and the
company and pledged themselves al
ways to buy Pepsi-Cola.
The affair was one of the most not
able and successful of occasions Of the
kind ever held in Boston and undoubt-
edly made lasting friends for the pro-
gressive company.
Mr.. Smith introduced by Alfred
Haughton of the Chronicle, told Of his
three years association with the com
pany during which time he had travel
led all over the southwest in the interest
of his position and also with the added
aim of securing jobs for his race 1900
colored employees are now with his
company and besides himself there are
two others in the national set up Of the
marketing division. He called in a
half dozen in the audience to rise who
are employed in New England. Mr..
Smith feels he has aided in integrating
the race in industry and was loudly
applauded by the audience when this
fact was revealed.
Mr.. Burns, the president, active
in the local area, praised Mr.. Smith and
stated that the program as followed by
him was the most extensive ever under
taken by a major white concern in this
country.
Mr.. Smith introduced the following
speakers at the head table: Maude Trot-
ter Steward, Editor of THE GUAR
DIAN, Mrs. Estelle Crosby, Pres. OF
Housewives League, Rev. S. M. Riley,
Jr. Leon Lomax of the Trade Asso'
Atty. W. H. Lewis, Jr. J. S. R. Bourne,
Esq, and the following seated at the
various tables: Rev. Laviscount, Rev.
J. H. D. Bailey, Mrs. Nadine Goodman,
David Lane, DIR. R. A. Simmons, DR.,
McCurdy, DR.. w. o. Taylor, Dr. 5. r
Taylor, Dr. Worthy, Atty. Dorch, ".
S. Sparrow, Morris Taylor, Mrs. Ill
lian Williams and others.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
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BOSTON TRANSCRIPT VALE!

10 the Editor If The Guardian:
Good bye, good luck, God bless you
This is Colored Americas salute to one
of the nations institutions of past de-
cades. The Transcript has always been
steadfast journalistic friend to Will
liam Monroe Trotter's Guardian during
all Of its editorial regimes. Altruisti-
cally, it mourned the loss of a racial
warrior when the founder of this publ
cation passed. 1t championed the cause
of Equal Rights un finchingly, when
others faltered and became "wishy-
washey," both in news comment and
opinion. 1t blew the trumpet of Truth
and doomed barrage of Faith from its
ramparts as demonstration of fairness
to Black minority in America, who
needed sustenance. Its deeds of SER
vice, as one of the nations journalistic
beacOns, have now become historical
memories. This publication now on the
half century road humbly waves its sad
farewell MONROE MASON.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
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William A. Rhodes, Mus. B., Compo-
ser and Music Critic, who is doing
creative work in original composition
toward Doctors Degree in music, an
nounces that Mascagni's great Grand
Opera, "Cavalleria Rusticana" will be
given a superb and authentic perform
ance by the William Rhodes Opera So
ciety, which is Boston's widely known,
first organized Colored opera company,
on Thursday evening, June 5, at 8:15
o'clock, in Brown Hall, New England
Conservatory of Music Building. An
all-star cast has been carefully selected
to sing the principal opera roles and a
special chorus of well-trained and ex-
perienced singers will do the chorus
parts. The entire cast will include ::
Pattie Yates, Sarah Mckenzie, John
Powell, Valeria Howard, Herman Car
ter, Ann Wake, Ella Martin, Sarah
Nelson, Jesse Owens, Ruth Plenty,
Frances Pierce, Ruth E. Morris, Beat
ress Moody, Aubrey Mitchell, Mack
Boatwright, Una Bell, Emma Brown,
Oswald Gilbert, Joseph Stark, Grace
Shelburne, Louis Pearman, and William
Callander Wallace Thompson, tenor
and Virginia Strother, soprano, will be
guest artists. Six years ago the Opera
Society was organized and every mem
ber of the cast is paid for his or her
service. The cast will be supported by
a Concert Chamber Orchestra. James
Henderson is the stage director and
dramatic coach. John Powell, business
supervisor.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
G. U. 0. 0. F.

Sunday, May II, at 2:30 pm. will
see all members and friends of the
Order vending their way to the new
Charles st. Church for the annual
Thanksgiving Service. An excellent
program has been prepared and the
committee has been fortunate in secur-
ing Bro. Chas. A. Whaling, P.N.F. of
Golden Chain Lodge of Springfield as
the Speaker of the day. Admission is
free and the public is cordially invited
to hear one of the best orators of the
Order in New England.
From present indications a union OF
the districts of Rhode Island and Con-
necticut with that of Mass. and Maine
will form one Grand Lodge Of New
England.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
LUCILLE NORMAN IN
SOUTHERN RECITALS
Continued from Page u

Miss Norman does surprisingly well
with dramatic readings in view of the
fact that she has made little formal
study of the drama She has been in
stead business education major and
expects to receive the Master of Educa-
tion degree in June.
She was entertained by many friends
in various places. While in Washing
ton she was the guest of Mrs. Virginia
Roundtree Cheltenham; in Durham of
Dean Rush and Mr.. Carol Willis, facul-
ty members of N. c. College; in Green's
boro of Miss Gertrude Brown of Ben
nett College; and in New York of Mrs.
Frances Hill at a party to entertain
Miss Hortense Love who that afternoon
had given her initial New York Song
Recital at Town Hall.
The guardian., 1941-05-03

Mass, under the direction of Warrant
Officer Raymond w. Sheldon will take
active part in the ceremonies. They
will be the guest of the Newark Eagles
Baseball Club at the Rupert Stadium.
Recreation activities of the S72nd
Infantry are now in full swing with
softball, track and boxing sharing the
limelight, Lieutenant Eldridge Carter
of Cleveland, Ohio, regimental recrea-
tion officer has arranged full sched-
ule of athletic events which will carry
through the outdoor season.
Captain Herbert A. Barrow of Bos-
ton, Mass, has been relieved of COM
mand of the 1st Battalion and assigned
as Executive Officer and Operations
Officer at Regimental Headquarters.
Captain Jay w. Wilkins of Cincin-
natl, Ohio is relieved from assignment
to Company G and is assigned to COM
mand the End Battalion.
Lieutenant Sam Mason of Columbus,
Ohio is relieved from assignment of
Company F and is assigned to COM
mand Company G..
Captain DeRuyter A. Butler of
Washington, D. c., has been assigned
W SOiiiIIAdHu IHS hSuICd1 OeIdCUIueuC.
The following promotions of enlisted
men of Company c, Camden, N. j.,
have been announced at Regimental
To Staff Sergeant: Sergeant Louis
S. Trice.
To Sergeant: Corporals James E.
Bing, Earl ]. Brown, Roman A. Jones.
To Corporal: Privates First Glass,
William M. Berry, William E. Griggs,
Otis B. Hearst, Kenneth ]. Trice, Shell
ley T. Strickland and Private Francis
E. Alves of Boston, Mass.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
United States Civil
Service Commission

The United States Civil Service Com
mission issues an amendment to an,
nouncement No. LAT, ASSEMBLIES
examination: $6.40 a day, for employ
ment in the Ordnance Department at
Large, War Department, Watertown
Arsenal, Watertown, Massachusetts,
closing the date of receipt of appllcal-
tions for this examination on: APRIL
20, 1941.
Applications for this examination
must be filed with the Secretary, Board
of U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Watertown Arsenal, Watertown, Mas
sachusetts, on or before this date. 9,
The necessary application forms ana
further information may be obtained
from the Secretary, Board of U: ).
Civil Service Examiners, at any tlrsV
or second-class post Office in New Eng
land; from your nearest local state
Employment office; from the Manager,
First U. s. Civil Service District, lOVz
Post Office and Courthouse Building
Boston, Massachusetts,; or, from the
Secretary, Board of U. S. Civil Service
Examiners, Watertown Arsenal, Wat
ertown Massachusetts.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT
OF APPLICATIONS IS: MAY 7,
1941.
The necessary application forms ana
further information may be obtainesg
from the Secretary, Board Of U; ,.
Civil Service Examiners, at any iirsV
or second-class post Office in New Eng
land; from the Manager, First U: D
Civil Service District, 1902 Post Once
local State Employment office; or, from
the Secretary Board of U. S. Civil ser
vice Examiners, Watertown Arsenal
Watertown, Massachusetts.
The guardian., 1941-05-03

preaching by Rev. Mrs. Blanche Blake
noted evangelist of Los Angeles Cali,
fornia, and Holy Communion. For the
next two weeks this dynamic evangelist
and gifted singer will hold revival
meets. All cordially invited.
Last Sunday morning, Rev. RaymOn
Robinson of Akron, O., preached in
spiringly on Lifting up Christ" At
1880 pm. Rev. c. j. Broadfeld, CON
Quoted the Hampton Choral Society in
delightful concert. The soloists who
greatly pleased the packed church were:
Ora Wake, Nora Lee Singletary, Fred
erick Yarde, H. B. Perry, Mary J.
Alleyne, Ella B. Hayes, Ann Cooper,
Una Blackjack, Grace Storius and Ben
iamin Waters.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
ARMSTRONG-HEMENWAI
FOUNDATION
Continued from Page y

Alfred Baker Lewis, and Max Nelson.
In addition to the above the follow
ing were welcomed as new members to
the corporation: Mr.. and Mrs. How
ard Lapsley, Mr. and Mrs. William c.
McGuckin, Mr.. Richard Hamme, Mrs.
Solomon Fuller, Mr.. Wayman Brown,
and Mrs. Julian D. Rainey.
The Executive Director, Julian D.
Steele, made very fine report of pro
gress for the past year which was very
warmly applauded. DR.. William Lloyd
lines, the guest speaker, commended the
Foundation and Mr.. Steele for doing
most significant piece of social work,
and said "that it might well become the
most outstanding piece of social work
in America among either colored or
white"
The others present at the dinner in
cluded: Laurence Banks, James o. Can
nady, Mr.. and Mrs. James Curwood,
Mr.. and Mrs. Llewllyn Jones, Alexan-
der Mapp, Mrs. Richard Hamme, Mrs.
Julian D. Steele, Lee Alexander, Miss
Henrietta Dunn, Mrs. Helen Saftel,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Burrows, Mrs.
Everett G. Yates, Herbert Kelley, Miss
Zara DUPONT, Mrs. Arthur Shaw, Miss
Madeleine P. Wetherbee, Rev. Alfred
V. Bliss, Miss Gladys Foley, Wayman
Brown, and Roy Cushman.
Immediately after the dinner those
present attending a meeting at ST..
Cyprian's Church which was addressed
by DIR. lines and the Honorable Judd
Dewey. Mr. Dewey pointed out the
many kinds of explorations suffered by
poor people in the insurance field, and
urged those present to take advantage
of the facilities of Savings Bank Life
Insurance. He also mentioned the fact
that it was the only insurance group
which employed a colored examining
physician, DR.. G. E. c. Phillibert DR..
lines emphasized that the time had
come for colored people to stand on
their own feet, and this could best be
done through such activities as the
Armstrong -Hemenway Foundation is
promoting; namely, the Cooperative,
the Credit Union, the Savings Bank
Life Insurance, and the progressive
labor outlook. He especially COM
mended the Foundation and Mr.. Steele
for their farsighted viewpoint in spon-
soring such a program.
DIR. George L. Paine was chairman of
the meeting, and the Crescendo group,
under the direction Of Thomas Henry
johnson, rendered several musical num-
bers.
On Sunday afternoon, May 4, the
Mutual Hour civic forum of the Arm
strong Hemenway Foundation, 43 Rut-
land So, will offer to the public an
other outstanding program. At time
when the youth of the nation are being
drafted into the armed forces, it is i'm
pOrtant and necessary that they be fully
informed regarding the provisions made
by the government for conscientious OBJ
iectors.
1t is with this purpose in mind that
the forum presents Ray bennett who
will speak on 1.-THE Conscientious
Obiector in the Defense Program" Mr..
bennett is thoroughly qualified to speak
on this topic since he is the Graduate
Secretary of Phillips Brooks House of
Harvard in which there is a Local
Draft Board. He will explain the
The guardian., 1941-05-03
PLEASANT HILL BAPT. CHURCH
80 Waumbeck ST., ROxbury
Rev. Sam1 H. Bullock, pastor

Last Sundays steady downpour did
not mar the program here. The pastors
helpful sermon was on "The Religion
of the Pure in Heart" May at 3
ON, the Missionary Society, Mrs. Lii
liam Small, director, will render a spe-
cial program at Peoples Baptist
Church, Chelsea, Rev. Luther NJ. Full
Ter, pastor, who has made great plans
for the occasion. The Alpha Singers,
Prof. O'Banyoun, director, will also
appear. At 7 pm, the popular Glover
Leaf quartet will be heard in concert
at the First Christian Church, Lynn,
Rev. Chester A. Sillars, pastor The
quartet will also sing for the 18th an
nual convention of the Mass. State
Federation of Mems Bible Glasses in
Fall River, on Saturday, May 8.
On Thursday, s pm, May s, at the
Ancrum School of Music, "a W. Rut-
land So, Mr.. S. H. Baker will present
his talented musical group followed by
collation.. An enjoyable evening is
promised.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
1ST. A.M.E. SOCIETY OF BOSTON
(OId Charles St. A.M.E. church,
Warren st. at Elm Hill Ave.
Rev. o. w. Childers, pastor

Sunday, April 81, was Minister'S
Day. Revs. Richard Greene, H. G.
Davis and Jesse Owens were in charge.
In the morning Rev. Greene delivered a
very inspiring sermon on "The Church
the Road to Salvation" In the after
noon Mrs. Florence Taylor of the I'm
perial Art Club presented outstanding
artists in a musical and presented
scholarships to some very deserving
young ladies. Attorney Cardoza was
the speaker. The Upper Roxbury
Forum, under the leadership of Mr.
Shack met in the Church School. In
the evening Rev. Owens preached and a
pleasant Sunday Evening" was en-
joyed led by Mr.. Rhodes, music direc-
tor. Sunday will be "Holy COmmu-
Mon Day." in charge of Stewardess
Board No. 2, Mrs. Sarah P, Jones,
chairman. The pastor will preach on
'EWhat Jesus said about Himself" fol
lowed by the Holy Communion Service.
At night the pastor will preach on
'"Who was this Nazarene" Music by
the Senior Choir
The N. E. Annual Conference will
meet at this church from Wednesday,
May %, to Sunday, June l, inclusive.
All Boards are asked to cooperate to
make this the very best conference in
history. Fine programs are planned.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
Ored the Real Permanent Damning Degradation the USA Fight

grounds on which draftee may be con-
sidered a conscientious obector, and the
various branches of non-military de-
tense work into which he may enter.
The meeting begins at 400 sharp.
Marcus James, chairman of the forum,
will preside. The public, and especially
young men and women of military age,
are cordially invited to attend.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
Recent Deaths
WilkerSOn

Funeral services for Mrs. Angeline
Wilkerson, 126 Crawford St., Roxbury
were held Wednesday morning at St
Frances De Sales Church, Vernon ST..
Rev. Father Patrick Lawler officiated
Interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery
The Millard F. Reid Funeral Home,
1O41 fremont St. was in charge of the
funeral arrangements.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
MasonicNews
By SOLOMON

Rising Sun lodge will hold its regular
communication on Monday, May 5,
Union lodge on Tuesday, May 6, and
Castle William lodge on Wednesday,
May 7. The Grand Master will make
his visitation to Union lodge and Castle
William lodge at their communications
so prepare for week Of activity.
Mt. Moriah lodge holds the record for
attendance at the Grand Masters vista
tions and it will be hard to duplicate
the large and enthusiastic crowd that
greeted him on his visit to his lodge.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
Brooks

Funeral services for Mrs. Eugenia
Brooks, 9S7 fremont St., were held
Saturday, April 26, at 100 pm. at
Johnson's Funeral Home. Interment
at Mt. Hope.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
Moody

Funeral services for Miss Marian
Moody, 50 W. Rutland So, were held
Saturday, April 26, at 300 pm. at
Johnson's Funeral Home. Interment
at Mt. Hope.
The guardian., 1941-05-03
lAUD 372ND FIRE FIGHTERS
Continued from Page II

Opening day of the Colored Nation
al Baseball League at Newark, N. j.,
on May IL has been declared by Mayor
Meyer G. Ellenstein as the "372nd In
fantry Day.. So some 1900 men and
the regimental band from Boston,
The guardian., 1941-05-03
4TH METHODIST CHURCI

709 Shawmut Ave.
Rev. S. Marion Riley, Jr., minister
May A, 1890 am. and 1880 pm,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1941-05-31
Lincoln Choir
Sings Sunday

Tho cappells choir ~ ~
voices. under direction ot Mrs..
Margaret Rawson Goheen. ~ail
make its final appearance of the
season At Central Lutheran church,
So. 10th and G SITS, Sunday At
IL a. m. when the church observes
Pentecost. outstanding among fes-
rivals Of the Christian church.
Two groups Of numbers Will Be
sung by the choir. the first in
Guiding Lost In the Night
Heaven Above and Longing for
Home" by Christensen. Solo
parts will be sung BY Euniee Vol
tiers and Art Sloyer. Included IN
the second group will 10 Chris
tansen's Love in Grief. Au-
tumn" by Gretehaninoff. and How
Lovely" by Brahms. Alice Webb
will accompany the choir at the
organ.
Miss orpha Moser, church or
ganist. viii play the prelude and
postlude. the former Come Holy
Ghost Our Souls Inspire by Piag.
an the latter. Gran choeur" by
Dubois.
For his morning sermon, inc
Rev. p. p. Hoff viii speak on The
Comforter" Hi evening sermon
at TAO will be The Test of Love.
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Safecracker Off
For Walla Walla

Russell Lewis Pierce. %, VINO
tried to crack a safe In the Ia
coma Feed Co. store on Puyallup
ave. last Monday night. fell into
the hands of the law few hours
later. and was sentenced TO 10
wears in walla Walla Thursday
morning, was on his way over
there before night.
Deputy sheriffs Luther Wright
and Earl Cassidy left for the peni-
Tertiary with Pierce in mid-sfter-
noon.
In the county paddy wagon with
him was e. l. Milligan. 3e-year-
old printer, who had just finished
A stretch In the federal prison on
Mcneil island for forging a gov
eminent check. For that trouble
his parole from the Washington
penitentiary was revoked. so ne
was picked up for transfer there
where he has II years left to serve
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Actions in Divorce

Divorce actions were filed In SUI
psrioT court late Thursday BY
Edna L. against John W. Baldwin
son. on grounds Of burdensome
homelife; Fanny against Frank
Kropi, cruelty; Sarah against
Frank II. Pratt, separation for Il
years.
An interiOeutory decree was
granted 10 Vests y. from DAVID
Chsllender. final DEGREES 70 Euls-
liza LaVsrne from Robert James
Kelley, and Henry fro Bes ssr-
sten.