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COMPOSER

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period he composed piece af-
ter piece and his published
works were all done during his
illness. They were: Beautiful
Girl" ''The Lords Prayer
Arise America" and "Close
Your Eyes, which latter was
copyrighted. "Arise America"
words by his mother) is used
in Boston schools. 1.-THE Lords
Prayer" which was rendered
by Joenelle Bryant at the
funeral, was sung by her at
the several affairs given for
Byron by the musicians of
Boston.
In his composition work By
ron had the untiring help Of
his devoted mother, only
through whom he was able to
carry on. When his palsied
hands could no longer guide
the pencil, it was she who took
down the notes at his dicta-
ton and worked them out on
the piano.
In his days Of health, he
toured as accompanies for Har-
ry Delmore, Edward Matthews
and T Henry Johnson, going as
far South as Alabama. He also
for many years wrote the mu-
sic column for THE GUARD
IAN, under the heading "Mu-
sic and Musicians"
During his illness he was
abundantly provided for by his
brothers and sisters WHO saw
to it that all needs and COM
forts were provided for, includ-
ing two attendants at the hos
pital. And In his closing days
his mother and the others
were with him.
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Boston To Greet
(Conttnued rrom Paqe one1

musician that he is. In addition,
he is a composer.
It was under the auspices of
st. Marks Musical and Literary
Union, meeting at st. Marks
Church, 1912 fremont ST., under
the pastorate OF Rev. Samuel A.
Brown. The organization was
only a year old but it numbered
the most prominent people in
Boston in its membership: Hon.
A. H. Grimke was president;
DR.. G, G. Steward, the founder,
not long out of Harvard, was
manager; the late Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Lee were members: as
were also the late j. H. Lewis,
tailor; Lyde w. Benjamin. Robt.
Coursey, Maud Quincy Hare. A
bevy Of Boston'S Socialite debu-
tanteS were the ushers, among
them being Narka Lee, Bertha
Baumann, Bessie v. Trotter,
Theresa and Leila Stubs (aII
o fthem now married and settled
elsewhere; Maude A. Trotter,
now the editor of THE GUAR
DIAN was first secretary and
later, at the time of her mar
rage to the founder, became
president.
Five hundred people, ire
mendouS number at that time
filled Parker Mem hall and APP
plauded warmly the young ar
fist. Fred White, veteran pianist
was Mr.. Whites accompanist;
W. H. Richardson, baritone;
Eleanora Smith, contralto; and
Frank CASTOR Hill, reader; were
the assisting participants on the
program.
After that came Mr.. Whites
marriage and his study abroad
and home again to be acclaimed
Americas leading colored violin
list. Later, his soiourn in Boston
OF the many press notices his
competence as a musician can
best be told thus:
Mr.. White was at his best
and played a program of excep-
tional merit, which gave ample
opportunity to appreciate his
gifts and artistry, due to study
and mastery of the best in violin
music" Aside from his art, Mr.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04

White has a most engaging per-
Sonality, and in playing there
is a blending of his art and per-
Sonality that has an appeal that
Is almost irresistible. There is.
that about it which makes you
feel, that he is playing because
he likes it, and more than that,
because you like to hear it. 1t is
this personal appeal that con-
stitutes the charm Of his re-
citals."
OF Alice Crawford Davis, who
is responsible for the appear
ance next Thursday of the tai
ented trio, only most compli-
mentary comments can be made.
Though not SO familiar with her
career as with that of MIR. White
this writer remembers that she,
too, lived in Boston before going
to New York and was known
here for talent and her capt.
waiting personality. Her voice is
sweet, distinctive in tone, care
fully cultivated.
Carl Diton, pianist, is known
from coast to coast for his dis
tinguished musicanship. AS an
accompanies he will not disap-
point the most exacting in the
audience that will undoubtedly
fill Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Clarence Cameron White
Club sponsors the concert with
s. H. Baker, chairman, assisted
by Mrs. Minnie Driver, herself a
singer and a most charming
little lady. Maude Trotter Stew
ard has been asked to serve as
Mistress Of Ceremonies.
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hammond

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NIT herself on the suggestion,
the feeling at the dinner was
that she might yield to the
persuasion OF her friends and
permit herself to be drafted.
Opposing her would be Gov
Leverett Saltonstall.
The tables at which the
sumptious dinner was served
were gaily trimmed with jon
quils which were afterwards
sent to the Chelsea Naval Hos
pital. There was music by a
member of the Chicago Opera
Company and by Ruby New
mans orchestra.
George r. Farnum, former
Assistant Attorney-General of
the U S and present honorary
consul of Turkey for New Eng
land, presided as POSTMASTER.
Speakers included Mrs John II
Kimball, former president of
the State Federation of Wom-
ems Clubs; Fulton Lewis, ra-
dio commentator and child
hood chum of the guest of
honor; Mrs Mary Fanton Rob-
erts, eminent art editor; STARK
Young, dramatic critic and ed
itor, and DR. Eleanor Topper,
who presented Miss Hammond
with a book containing the
names of the 700 guests and
the nights programme.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Jordan HdLL

"Laotse of China: The Wisest
of All Wise Men.-What His
Teachings Mean Today" is the
subject of the address by DR..
John Haynes Holmes at Com
munity Church, Jordan Hall,
Sunday, March 5 at 1890 am.
DR. Holmes is the Minister of
the New York Community
Church, the editor of Unity"
the author of Through Gen
tile Eyes" "Rethinking Relig-
ion," New Churches for DID,
and other books. He is the
Chairman of the Board Of Di-
rectors of the American Civil
Liberties Union.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
WILLIAM MONROE TRoTTER

concert, at Ebenezer-Alics
Davis Crawford, Clarence
Cameron White, Carl Diton--
each one a star.
Zion is giving parts of the
Messiah, Tuesday after Easter,
and we all know what DR..
Taylor serves on these occa-
Sions. J Milton Arbuckle is
scheduled to sing the bass
parts, and his many friends
are hoping that he will fully
recover from his present ILL
ness in time to delight us OIL
that occasion. viii have more
to say about the Soloists later.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04

George D. Gibson was born
March 25, 1886, in Wilmington,
Delaware, and was raised in
Williamsburg, Virginia. He
came to Boston in 1903 and in
1916 married Mary Moses. He
departed this life February 8,
1914. Funeral services were
held at the J. B. Johnson Fu-
neral Home. Rev. william II.
Hester, pastor of the Twelfth
Baptist Church officiating.
Slep on dear one
And take thy rest
We loved thee,
But God Loved thee best.
(Mrs) MARY GIBSON, wife.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
THE NINTH COMMANDMENT
BY RUTH TAYLOR

"In vain we call old notions fudge
And bend our conscience to dealing,
The Ten Commandments will not bulge,
And stealing will continue stealing"
James Russell Lowell
'Thou shalt not bear false witness against Thy neigh
bor' is still one of the Ten Commandments.
No doubt out of ten people questioned would
that that is one sin they NEVER commit But try listening
to any conversation your own-and see how care
lessy how habituay the Ninth Commandment is broken.
You bear false witness against your neighbor when
you Judge him not individual upon his own merits
but as a part of group-whether that judgment be
praise censure.
You bear false witness againt your neighbor when
YOU pass on unconfrmed about him the group
from which he comes, when you shade the truth
supply details from your imagination to make good
story
You bear false witness against your neighbor when
you PREJUDICE him, when you the worst and de-
termine what he will do before he has done it.
You bear false witness against your neighbor when
ideals than your ideals.
You bear false witness against your neighbor when
you think of him as un-American just because his back
ground is different than yours his family has from
different nation or because he goes to different church
You bear false witness against your neighbor when
you refuse to grant him the privileges you
to yourself. sf+
You bear false witness against your neighbor when
you bar the gates to understanding for by doing you
deny the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of all
Do you keep the Ninth Commandment?
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST

PLEASANT HILL BAPTIST
Req Samuel H Bullock, Pastor
Are you looking for some
place to spend your Sunday at
ternoons? If so, why not come
to the Pleasant Hill Baptist
church? We have inspiring
programs to offer. Come at
$50 p m. We will be waiting
for you. Thomas - Calender.
church reporter.
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Capt. Perry's-
Continued from Page one)

No"ttHneo rom rage One)
able master of ceremonies.
Rev A A Perry, the pastor.
who was known for the day as
Captain Perry" was a genial,
gracious host and expressed his
desire for a continuance of
the beautiful fellowship be-
tween Columbus Ave AME Zion
church and Ebenezer Baptist
church.
The highlight of the after
noon was the announcement by
the church officers that Cap
tain Perry had raised in bis
single effort that afternoon
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1882, which brings Captain
Perry's contribution to the rail-
ly up to 1857 to date.
To quote Captain Perry:
Watch our mortgage go up
in smoked"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
TRoTTER KEPT FAITH

Whether Boston has kept up her high standard of
militant freedom" editors and writer's can be argued
elsewhere Certainly Monroe Trotter Guardian and Equal
Rights champion has made his place of the nations
greatest along with such greats Abbott of Chicago
Vann of Pittsburgh Fortune of N Y; and Murphy of
Baltimore Among Bosons gifted reporters who crashed
the color line find Phllis Wheaty leading off, Josh
Jones and Bob Teamoh worked for the Boston Globe;
Lillian Lewis Feurtado) served with the Boston Herald
William S. Braithwaite literary critic we believe
with the Transcript brilliant Eugene Gordon served the
Boston Post and Gordon Street 1885 worked for both
the white Boston Beacon and the Boston Evening Record
before being fired when his race was discovered
Bob Teamoh of Bostons brilliant having been
born and educated in the Hub Teamoh wrote for
papers in and out of the state He gifted reporter
and press photographer we'll liked by the Globe and
was twice reelected director of the Globe athletic club
He wrote up the wedding of my folks back in 1892 get
ting it in the Globe without the color angle Yet per-
haps the greatest daily writer of color New Yorker
Lester Walton, who won place with the once famed
New York World. That was achievement
III ACE HUB WRITERS
Lillian Lewis Feurtado) astounded even her closest
friend5 by landing stag job with the Boston Herald
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DictatOrs, 1yrants May Fall
But COIOred Press Rolls On
CONTINUED From Page One>

sheer Hollywood drama, the life of this man Russworn
born in jamaica schooled in America and whose
finally ended in Africa is unsurpassed Hollywood could
find truer patriots for freedom than the
and women who comprise the colored American press.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04

rapid shorthand reporter with ready wit and breezy
critical style, Bert Islewher pen NAME served many
publications including the Boston Advocate, which my
mother also served South End City reporter Miss Lewis
takes her place with Phis Wheatly among Boston
journalists. With both must add Bostons Gertrude
Tok Schak who in her line, including short story
writing, has certainly made the grade Gertrude Trent
Wallace, Alvira Hazard and editor Maude Trotter
Steward need mention Their nspirational work is
we'll known in Boston today.
Marty Richardson and Bill HARRISON are undoubtedly
two of the most brilliant editorial writer's has been my
pleasure to meet. Jay Powell another solid. Boston
news veteran Munro Mason is dean of ALL Few people
realize that George Mouzon is publicity in
addition to his interesting weekly columns Paul Davis has
great prospects. Sheep Jackson leader in sports
Caroonist Yancy is of the best Ensemo Krgger is
dynamic service. And so we could go on
Thus, Boston continues to produce fine writer's The
cramp style and ration service but Bostons
coored Press will carry on 1t must carry
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
"BosToN BAKED" liberals

While Russworm the father of the colored press
in 1927, young African slave girl of Boston, Phlis
Wheatey looms in journalism as the first of color to gain
literary distinction by her poems early as 177S recog
nized by Washington and Jefferson well as the social
elite of American and British aristocracy Boston became
the Cradle of Liberty William Lloyd Garrison founded
his famous 'Liberator" here in 1881 and Boston still
harbors the restless spirits of Adams, Hancock John
Greeneaf Whittier, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Wendell
Phillips James Russell Lowell, among others Frederick
Douglass 1S47 editor of the North STAR lectured here
David Walker stirring sepa abolitionist from N c. pub
shed his militant 1929 walkers Appeal" right here in
Boston, Walkers TRADES against slavery and intolerance
caused the then Virginia Gov Giles to stomp around
condemning what he called "the sedous pamphlet sent
from Boston, Result increased circulation and finally
the end of bondage Boston meant freedom in those
days.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
DOUGLASS SUMMARY

"The Afro-Amercan Press brilliant history by I. G.
Penn which recommend to scholars presents this grand
summary by the immortal Frederick Douglass This is his
objective opinion:
I think that the course to be pursued by the e0l6red
Press to say less about and claims to recogn
ton and more about principles Of justice liberty and pa
rotism 1t should say of what we ought to do for
ourselves and less about what the government ought to
do for US more in commenting the faithful and in
flexible men who stand for rights and less for the cee
bratlon OF balls parties and brilliant entertainments more
in respect to the duty of the protect and
defend the coored mans rights in the South and less in
putting individual men for office; less of arrogant
ton for the colored and appreciation of his
disadvantages in comparison with those of other varieties
OF men whose opportunities have been broader and better
than his
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04
CHURCH GUIDING LIGHT

Bostons increased militant expressions among coIored
church leaders has not gone unnotced by this observer
Local church crusaders for justice probably know that
coored clergymen practically established the colored
Press in this country No newspapers deeply in
uenced by the Church colored newspapers Many ed
tors and city reporters church pastors This is true
all over the country and have had ample opportunity to
study leading publications from coast coast Even
John Russworm, editor of freedoms Journal in 1927
had Rev. Samuel E. Cornish co-edtor Rev. Cornish
later shared co-edtor honors the second race news
paper established in 1837-"The Colored American"
Congregational minister Rev. Charles B. Ray born here
at Falmouth Mass, and famous agent for the Under
ground Railroad also became editor of this pioneer paper
in 1889 1t is pretty safe to say that if the coored Press
has survived lit years it greatly because the colored
clergy have worked and prayed for its continued
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1944-03-04

'In vain we call old notions fudge,
And bend our conscience to our dealing,
The Ten Commandments will not bulge,
And stealing will continue stealing"
T o.,a1
Evening star., 1944-10-15
Pose 4

Up in the bIeok AIeutions. with
the weother oIwoys better suited
to footboII, service men stotioned
OF Dutch Horbor hold q "reeulo-
tion" trock meet. This shows
the meet in progress at the 9th
Ietic field built by the kovy's Sea-
bees. who hod to 10y down foot
Of turf" on the rocky AIeution
soil. The field boosts q 220-y
cncuior trock.
Evening star., 1944-10-15

In the 8O-yord dosh at Dutch
Horbor the winner, Pvt. B. w.
Horrymon Of the Army, left the
field behind. Note the bearded
runner at right.
Kodiak mirror., 1944-04-22
ware Coughs
 from common colds That Hang On

onic bronchitis may develop If 9ugh, chest cold, or acute bron- IS not treated and you cannOt totake a chance with anymedi- eSS potent than Creomulsion eoeS right to the seat of the eto help loosen and expel germ phlegm and aid nature to and heal raw, tender, inflamed ual mucous membranes.
 pulS1on blends beechwood oyspecial process with other SSted medicines for coughs. ans no narcotics.
 @atter how many medicines SOVe tried, tell your druggist to Ia bottle of Creomulsion with oerstanding you must like the quickly allays the cough, per- 5 rest and sleep, or you are to Sur money back. (Adv.)
Kodiak mirror., 1944-04-22
NOTICE

ear "B. G"-Come home 5 forgiven.
 "Toodles" Martin
Kodiak mirror., 1944-04-22
Graves to Cairo ,riIIfuIAdVenture

.he war has yellded many Ilhng stories for books, stage [ screen so far, and there will L,anv more to come, but one Ibe most intriguing ideas yet [od seems to be that contained Paramount's new adventure lie. Five Graves to Calro," Eb plays Sunday and Monday The Orpheum theatre.
 he title itself is one to pique
 curiosity and from all ac- hts the story lives up to the hest 1t creates.
 ; the Story unfolds, Franchot le. a British tank corporal, Lious from sunstroke, stum- Into what he believes to be titish-controIled hotel only to that it is about to become
 beadquarters for Field Mar
 Rommel. He disguises him. ss a waiter with the help of n Tamiroff, Egyptian hotel er, and a little French cham bald, played by Anne Baxter. Rn Rommel moves into the
 with his staff, Tone is am-
 to be accepted as one of the Is, a trusted advance fifth nnist.
 ow Tone acquires the secret he Five Graves to Cairo" manages to deliver it to the sh authorities provides plen-
 excitement and gives Five yes to Cairo" the reputation eing one of the best of the nt war-background adven- films. It marks the return
 rich von Strohe m to Holly
 in a role that is probably best he ever had-that of Marshal Rommel.
The Ypsilanti daily press. (Ypsilanti, Mich.) 1928-1962, 1944-08-10

WANTED r. n. or PRACTICAL
NURSE or young lady willing 10
learn nursing, also cleaning and
laundry help. Apply in person.
Washtenaw County Infirmary
and hospital. 600 MnshtenaM I'd
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Livestock

Livestock
JERSEY BULL, : years old, Jersey
cow 4 years old, for sale. 1881
Ridge Rd.
FOR SALE: WORK HORSE
CHEAP
97i5 Geddes Rd
NEW M1LCH COW
AND GALE
bj15 Crane Rd.
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Financial

GROCERY STORE with soda
fountain. Good established bust
ness, also two apartments In
building each with private bath.
Also barber shop in building.
Full price 10000 Terms $4,000
down, $50 per month, In nearby
town. ". Peet. Realtor l1o
Pearl street. Phone 1871.
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FINAL
ACCOUNT or GUARDIAN

No. a3e5S
STATE OF MICHIGAN, The Pro-
bate Court for the County OF Wash
tenhw.
Alta session Of said Court. held at
the Probate office In the city or
Ann Arbor. In said County. on the
Sth day OF August, A. ID. 1914.
Present, Hon. Jay q. Pray. Judge
OF Probate
In the Matter OF the Estate OF
George Leon BLACK, Jr., Minor
Marjorie 3. Black having filed in
said Court her final account az
guardian OF said estate and her
petition praying for the allowances
thereof.
1t Is Ordered, That the sth day OF
September a ID. i9it at ten O'Clock
in the forenoon, at said Probate Of
flee, be and IL hereby appointed for
examining and allowing said ac-
count.
II Is Further Ordered. That public
notice thereof be given BY publica-
tion OF a copy OF this order for three
successive weeks previous 20 said
day OF hearing. in the Ypsilanu
Daily Press, n newspaper printed and
circulated In said County.
JAY @. PRAY.
Judge OF Probate
A true copy.
Nora o. Borgert. Register Of Probate
Adv. t-sl7
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Automotive
House TraiIers Eor sale

House TraIIers tor Sale
USED TRATLERs-Ali prices. our
new location, 1922 r. Michigan.
Sellhorn's Trailer Sales.
LATE 25 TT. DE LUKE SUPERIOR
Trailer, Forced Duo-Therm Heat,
oven stove, Ell kitchen. Glyn n.
Holmes. $3.50 Whitaker
FOR SALE: House Trailer. Fair
condition. 800. 1920 LeForge Rd
Phone Ypai 64b
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CALI OUR -ADTAKER At aTo for
Classified Advertising service.
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Legal Notices
APPOINTMENT or
MIN IsTRAToR

No 340s3
STATE or MICHIGAS. The Pro.
bate Court for tho County OF WaAh-
tenaw.
At n session OF said Court. held at
the Probate office IN the city cf
Ann Arbor I'm said County on the
2lst day Of July 4. y. I3t4.
Present. Hon. Jay @. Pray. Judge
OF Probate
In the Matter ~ the Estate of
Martha Ylstehsr, Deceased
Lucille VI, Richardson having filed
In said court her petition praying
that the admintstrht ton 81 said es-
tate be granted 10 Embrow Newton
Gray or TO some other suitable per-
son.
II Is Ordered. that tho 18Th day Of
August, A. -, l9ii at ten o'clock
In the forenoon. at said Probate Of
flee, he and r. hereby appointed for
hearing said petition.
II II Further Ordered. That publlo
notice thereof DO given by publlca-
ion or copy OF this order, once
cnch week for three successive
weeks previous 10 said day or hear
ing. in tile ipsilanti Daily Press. q
newspaper printed and circulated In
said County,
JAY q. PRAY.
Judge OF Probate.
A true copy.
NORA o BoRGERT.
Register OF Probate
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Merchandise Wanted

WANTED FOR CASH, good used
house trailer, $500 TO 800. Miller
1922 YacAma, Detroit Z Mich.
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Dirt, sano and Gravel

WASHED GRAVEL, ROAD GRAVEL.
PEA GRAVEL-TOP SOIL
Whitaker y GoodinR co.
2AOO Gale I'd. Phone 202n-I.1
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WANTED: White woman, expert
enced In hand sewing and coat
lining can at Is s. Huron.
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Employment
HeIn Wnnteu-FemaJe

MTDDLE-AGED LADY for light
homework and care ~ children.
stay or 20 home nights No wash.
ing. 20i0 s. Congress. Phone
7Gs2-W
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1871 MODEL A FORD Victoria
coupe. Good motor, heater, 1860
tires. $4,000 cash. sO7 West Cross
St Phone 25Is-W.
PONTIAC SEDAN, Good condition.
3l25.0O. 902 Railroad St, Ypsi-
lantl.
MODEL A Coupe, 400. 2 practically
new, good quality tires. 2Ol5
Mckinley. Phone 2I69-W.
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CIRCULATING OIL HEATER

FARM AND TRUCK TIRES vulcan
lied. Any size. All work guaran-
teed. Quick service. c. J. Ramus
Co. W. Michigan.