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The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

At the signing Of the Declara-
ton Of Independence on July 4,
l776 Benjamin franklin wisely
observed, I'VE must all hang to-
gether or assuredly we shall all
hang separately"
The unity which Franklin, and
all other patriots with him, re-
cognized as so importan in Amer
ica's War of independence, is
hailed by every loyal American as
absolutely essential to the preser-
walton of our free society.
Fascists seek to destroy our
unity by dividing us along ra-
cial and religious lines. Fascists
seek TO divide us along class
lines.
But the watchword of patriotic
Americans is unity. One Nation
commanding the devotion Of all
its citizens, yet recognizing, ac-
cording to our most cherished
principles, diversity Of races and
religions. One people-dedicated
to the welfare and the prosperity
Of America, yet determined, in
fullfllment of our most authentic
tradition, to increase the opport-
unities Of every man to self-de-
velpoment regardless of the reli-
gion he processes, the race to
which he belongs, or the land
from which he came.
In the spirit of this unity We
won our independence, developed
cur country, defended it against
enemies and traitors and, as the
passing events Of every day dis
close, we are going on that way.
Withon the past few weeks the
Fellowship Of Southern Church
men, representing almost every
religious denomination in the
South, awarded its Annual Merit
Citation to an outstanding South
ern Jewish leader. He is Alexand-
err F. Miller, Director Of the South
eastern Regional Office of the
Anti-Defamation League Of Bnai
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AZ Powell
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come from the Caribbean Or Cen
Sral America. 1t is important
that I visit this section SO that
I can more adequately represent
their point OF view in the 8lst
Congress. I've already offered
legislation dealing particularly
with the problem Of the Virgin
Islands. On my visit to the West
Indies, it is my intention to con-
fer with government officials and
labor leaders and find out Just
how the problems of the laboring
man are being met with In the
Caribbean. I hope that my wife
will be able to accompany me
as she was born in Trinidad and
has not visited her birthplace
since coming to America at the
age Of four"
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The Story
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Casa is excellently equipped to
execute that service inaccord-
ance with your demands.
SO we are inviting you, friends
and patrons, old and new, to
visit us and assure yourselves you
can get prompt and courteous
service when you want it. We
will try our best at all times to
feature creative hair styles and
the best advice on nails and skin.
On sale will be articles to aid
your good grooming, brushes,
combs, compacts, colognes, hobs
pins, and everything to bring out
the best in you.
If it's service in beauty culture
we give it. If it's something to
aid good grooming, we sell It.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
PLEASANT HILL
BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. S. H. Bullock, pastor

The Ushers' Union meeting viii
be held at Pleasant Hill Sunday,
June 81, at 8 Pm. Mrs. Mabel
Martin will be the speaker. The
Sunshine Band will meet immed-
lately after the ushers meeting.
Rev. Clifford Miller, who has been
assisting Rev. Bullock in conduct
ing the community services, will
leave this week for an extended
vacation. He delivered a soul STIR
ring message last Sunday night.
1t thrilled the hearts of all who
heard it.
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Mincy-DaIe
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teacher Of music. She studied
abroad for three months at the
Royal Academy in London, Eng
land. She is a graduate of the
New England Conservatory where
she took voice teaching. She also
studied two years at Boston Uni
versity. In 1910 she founded the
Dale School of Music which was
first located on Humboldt Ave.
In 1912 she acquired the large
rambling building on Savin St,
the present location. The school
is a marvellous example Of true
democracy at work. There are
children Of many nationalities at
tending the classes, and they get
along like real Americans should
with a friendly spirit of coopera-
ton.
Mr., Mincy, a sergeant in
World War II, comes from Jersey
City, M. He is a graduate of
Bordentown Trade School in New
Jersey. He was former music
pupil of his bride and sings tenor.
The couple honeymooned in Mrs.
Melissy divers Cottage at Oak
Bluffs. Mrs. Oliver is the aunt Of
the bride. AS soon as a house is
available, they plan to live in
Brookline.
The day before the marriage,
Mrs. Mincy played for the Ma
tional Guild of Piano Teachers
and received her certificate. She
is also a member of the Liberal
Arts Club, Junior Liberal Arts
Club and the Private School
Teachers Association.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
Your Brothers Voice"
orow.Bars Of work and Justice

CrOw-Bars of Work and Justice
Last week, DR.. Charles S. John
son was commended for his wise
leadership asa Social Statesman.
Haryard's citation for his honor
airy degree said he was unremit-
ting ina1is efforts to move AIneri-
ca forward towards goals OF real
equality and justice. The secret
OF DR.. Johnson's wise leadership
was revealed in his inaugural
address last November on -Four
Pillars Of Faith" They are:
Work, Justice, Freedom and
Moral Power. As DR.. Johnson Is
reputed to be moving America
towards the goals of real equal
ity and justice, let us call them
FOUR CROW-BARS. The Crow
Bars Of Work and Justice we will
now take up.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
O'BanyOun's
observations

Cannot help feeling pleased at
the growing sentiment against
the antics and capers Of some
singing groups, congregations
and ministers in their interpre-
tations of some really good Cos
pei songs. It seems to me that
the technique of the dance hall,
cabaret and night club has been
drafted into Divine service, and
the object of the performance
seems to be "Amens" and other
encouraging shouts, both vocal
and physical from the congrega-
ton. I have heard two Boston
Ministers say, lately, that this
kind of l1and-cIapping and foot
patting worship (?) is not in
keeping with the dignity of
Divine worship, and it has "got
to CO." With the constantly
growing intelligence, man should
be able TO find some way of feel
ing and expressing spiritual ex-
ultation without resorting to
such feelings as were created
into a habit when our forebears
were illiterate and knew no bet
ter. One of our leading musicians
and directors demonstrated with
a minister in regard to this prac-
tise, and was told that the people
like 1t.
One OF the main reasons for
delaying the approach of man
to truth is the custom of preach
ers, preaching what the people
like to hear. and what the people
are willing to pay for. If preach
ers dipped into the Fountain of
Truth, as they should, and passed
on the revelations they would
surely receive, they would raise
the standard among the people.
which is their real duty; but, if
they did this they would prob
ably lose their Jobs. So?
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
Bible QUESTIONS
ANsW<R%D HY The
V0ICE 1fpRupHECY
INTERNATIONAL alsLE ARoAncAsrEl

Question--What was Gods pun
pose in creating the earth, anyway
Answer-It is made clear in lisa,
iah 1918: HE created 1t not in
vain, He formed 1t to be inhabited"
Q.-What is the meaning of the
word "Genesis," the first book In
the Bible?
A.-"Genesis'' means the begin
ming, and so in this book OF Genesis
we find the record of the beginning
Of the world and all things therein.
The very first words are these: ''In
the beginning God created the
heaven and the earth"
o.-Will you please tell me what
preparation one should have before
bsptism7
Att should be preceded by
faith, repentance, confession, and
reformation of life. (Matthew 81
s, 4; Mark 1915: Luke s:7-T4.)
o.-What does the word "RlbleS
mean?
Alt comes from a word which
means book. The holy Scriptures"
is the term used by God for the In
spired writings. Timothy S:15:
THAT from a child thou hast
known the Holy Scriptures, which
are able to make thee wise unto
salvation through faith which ID
in Christ Jesus"
o.-Why isn't there more reality
In the promises Of tho Bible?
A.-The promises Of the Bible are
just as real as they can be. The
eternal inheritance OF Gods peo-
pie is real. Matthew SIS: BLESSED
are the meek: for they shall inherit
the earth" In the last chapters of
Revelation this is spoken Of as the
new earth wherein there will be
no sin or death.
al have heard that the days
Of creation we're each SOC million
years long.
Att is possible to hear many
things that are not true, On the
first day God said, 'Let there be
light" Genesis 1:3. Did He have to
wait 500 million years for it to
come? On the third day vegetation
was created. How could 1t live
through 25O.OO0.0O0 years of dark
ness? Remember, ''the evening and
the morning were the third day
Genesis 1:13), the same as every
other day of creation. And here's
another thought-Adam lived $50
years. Genesis 5:5.) He V s
ed on the sixth day Of crea =
lived over the seyenth-CGy al
which followed, and L a.
Therefore, the week Of Dr.
was not composed OF days ililI e'.s
Of years long.
Ed. Note: ADDRESS your questions 10
the BIBLE QUESTION COLUMN, The
Poice Of Prophecy, Boz s., Los An.
geles So, Calf. Bible questions Of gen
erdL interest wiH be anSpered in this
column as space permits.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
Pops

Continued from Page y
Coles, Mrs. Ethel Gross, Mrs.
Marie Hasbrouck Foye, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Henderson, William
A. Rhodes, William Harrison,
Mrs. Mary Brown, contralto;
Mrs. Catherine Manning, Miss
Leila Howe, Mr.. and Mrs. Will
liam Batum, Howard Mcnvaine,
Mrs. Bessie Simmons, Mrs. Flor
ence Murray, Atty. James G..
Wolff, Dorothy west, author Of
1.-THE Living is Easy"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

to help bring races and groups
to their senses.
An amazing amount of literary
and scholarly works have been
turned out by this Social States
man the authorship of nine
books, eight collaborations of
books with other writer's, four
teen chapters in books, seventy
articles, fifteen book reviews, nine
works edited, eighteen unpub-
hShed studies. Surely the CROW
BAR OF WORK is moving Ameri-
ca towards the goal of real
equality.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
George ". Burke. Sr:

George w. Burke Sr, departed
this life June 8, 1948 in Hay
market, Va. Burial was in the
home cemetery, Haymarket, Va.
During his illness there were
many friends who sent him let
tiers and cards and other tokens
Of friendship.
We wish to express our thanks
to all those friends, and to the
friends who extended sympathy
at the time of his passing.
GEORGE w. BURKE, JR., Son,
FRANCES M. BURKE.
Darghter lin law.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
FIRST A.M.z. CHURCH
(Old Charles street,
Warren st. and Elm Hill Ave.
Rev. 0. w. Childers, Pastor

ncV. ", w. CniluerS, FaSIOr
Sunday, June q, is the closing
day Of the conference year and
vii be devoted to a celebration
Of Aged Ministers Day.. The
pastor will deliver the message at
lO:45 AM. on the topic Cast Me
Not Off When l Am Old'' and the
Gospel and Young Peoples Choris
viii sing. Miss Mary Holmes,
hcme from her teaching position
at Lewes Delaware, will be solo
list. A special Offering will be
asked for the Aged Ministers Fund
Of the denomination
Church School and Bible Class
at 1890 PM.
At $3.50 Pm. the Monthly For
UNI Of the Church Social Cervice
will present an interesting and
attractive speaker, and at 500 the
Christian Endeavor vii have a
discussion and question period. At
7:45 Pm. the pastor will deliver
the message on the topic THE
Coming Great Church"
The New England Conference
Of the 1A.M.E. church will meet
at Springfield, Mass, Thursday
July l. The pastor of this church
viii deliver the Annual Sermon
on the topic: ''The Function and
Credentials of Preaching. A
goodly number of Boston people
will attend.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
CHRIST TEMPLE CHURCH
30 Kenilworth st.
Roxbury. Mass.

COME ONE AND ALL! WE'D
NEsDAY, JUNE 3oth, There IS
going to be great singing here.
Gospel Singers will be there.
Come early and get your seat.
There is no admission. Luncheon
will be served after the program.
spens3rsd by Mrs, Nebraska
Stanley for the Gospel Chorus.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
Boston Baked
By MABE KOUNTzE

ny son despise not the chas-
teniHg Of the Lord. For whonl
the Lord loUeth he correoteth,
eUen as a father the son
THE BIBLE
THE THEATRE has a long,
perhaps prehistoric background.
A study of the Britannica history
of the early Greek and Roman
ages reveals the progress from
ancient open air theatres to the
magnificent structures of mod
ern times. Throughout time, the
aires and actors have proven col
orful and fascinating subjects
to all races, colors and creeds.
- - -
COLORED ACTORS have con-
tributed a vast amount of pro-
gress to the American and irSer-
national stage. In sparkling
music, dancing, comedy, show
manship and serious drama, col
ored actors too numerous to
mention have held the spotlight,
equalling the best in the world.
You note l have listed drama
last. In this we are Just getting
real chance.
THE FIRST ROLES OF colored
actors on the American stage
were limited to cheap comedy,
minstrel shows, and Servant
cut-ups" since no one would take
the cclored actor seriously.
Razor, waving, chicken stealing,
ghost fleeing, etc, were the only
roles open with a few dizzy dance
routines, and a song or two
thrown in. You've seen it.
-
BERT WILLIAMS elevated his
limited sphere" into nhilo-
sophical tower type Of comedy
never since equalled or surpassed.
MY mother used to tell me that
Bert Williams really wanted to
be a serious actor but since he
couldn't he put his lines" into
comedy. an effective story TIL
ing. full OF wisdom. T.era never
will be another Bert Williams.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

ETHEL WATERS, the famous
"blueS-singer", was another stage
star with higher ambitions but
who plugged along sadly singing
her songs to make the breaks
for future generations. DO
JANGLES" ROBINSON was told
to clown too, but he firmly made
producers recognize his dancing
feet and by his achievement
paved the way for others in his
line.
LOUIS ARMSTRONG with his
shining trumpet was expected, to
chase chickens and cut clown
capers" too, but Louis, like other
sepia musicians, stuck by his
guns and made people recognize
the fact that he was a master
musician and the public finally
caught on. And in their unsung
hero way. these and other sepia
stage stars bravely broke down
barriers as did JACKIE ROBIN
SON in baseball.
PAUL robson and CANADA
LEE are not the first sepia stars
Of serious stage drama but un-
doubtedly they have won more
publicity and must still be con-
sidered among the pioneers. /"
There was a time people would
laugh at the idea of a colored
man playing Shakespeare, and
it still isn't allowed in some
theatres in certain states. The
serious dramatic actor thus con-
tinues to face tough uphill
battle.
LENA HORNE, the glorified but
disillusicned actress, has said
mary times that she disliked the
song and dance limitations on
her talents which are generally
accompanied by Jim crow restric-
lions. Like Fredi Washington,
Eta Moten, Theresa Harris. and
other actresses, Lena is denied
mixed parts which mig i 90 to
a Cuban girl, a Mexican girl, or
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
CHURCH NOTES

The Ebenezer Brotherhood T.
L. Bailey president, is having as
guest speaker for their meeting
Sunday, June 81, Rabbi David 3.
Alpert. The services will be at l
Pm. The speakers subject will be
"The State of Israel"
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

Tomorrow is the regular day
for the Coleridge- Taylor mcnthly
program at $50 Mass. avenue, at
$50. A. L. v. Mcqueen is sure
to have something worth hear
ing to tell you; Gertrude Scott
Debnam will sing. John Murray
will fiddle, Mayhelle Fenton will
play the piano, Jesse Riddic,s
will sing They start promptly.
and YOU can hear the rrosram
ana get to ycu- Church service
on time Admission is free.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

someone from a foreign country.
Just because she is coIored.
ss - ~
JOSEPHINE BAKER, who fin
ally got fed up with stage restric-
lions based on color, simply
packed up and went to Paris
where she played both in motion
pictures and on the stage on a
par with all others. This was
considered a radical move but
should not have been necessary.
Yet it showed what stagefoIk
have had to endre. Much work
toward democracy is still needed
on our serious drama stage.
JIM EUROPE, the World War I
ex-machine-gunn who became
the greatest military band leader
in history, also Continued to ele-
vate the international prestige of
colored artists and the pattern
was continued by NOBLE STSSLE
and EUBIE BLAKE, not to men
ton numerous others who made
history in foreign capitals.
ROLAND HAYES, world fam
Gus tenor, needs no comment.
What he did for the field Of en-
tertainmenS can not be measured
in race and that is true also of
MARIAN ANDERSON and DOR
oTHY MANOR, ANN BROWN
and many others Of the concert
stage. This list is a long one.
The Guardians music editor
could tell you more.
DUKE ELLINGTON essayed
the role of bringing a quiet dig
nifty to colored orchestra pres
entations. But then so did Jim
Europe and Noble Sissle and
other sepia leaders, like COUNT
Basic. But Ellington, the mu-
stefan, director, and composer,
stands near the top, regardless
Of race. His songs have an en-
during power.
THE STAGE whether in the
entertainment field. or ordinary
life, is something which all of
us walk upon and do our acts
before the curtain falls. SHAKE
SPEARE said that with greater
eloquence. But the entertain
ment field is the striking Ex-
AMPLE and that's why people
everywhere applaud the per-
formers.
PROF. O'BANYoUN, my fav-
orite music editor, continues to
stress the development and en-
couragement Of colored artists.
He is rendering a great service.
TeleviSion viii not hurt the PRO
fession. It win give added OPP
1 portunity to many, since radio
engineers say sepia tones regis
ter better tan w-ite Some Of
\ The FIT tslssislon stars have
iDeen eClo.edl
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

Helen Holiday stepped out OF
circulation long enough to have
a slight operation performed on
her head. but she came right
back in, bearing no visible marks
Of her experience.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

Lulu McQuitter, Director Of
Peoples Gospel Chorus, was
called to New York. by the seri-
Gus illness Of her brother. We
all wish for his speedy and
permanent recovery.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

Queen Esther Missionary Circle
Of Ebenezer Baptist Church will
go on picnic to Lake Pearl, July
5. Mrs. Emma Armstead with her
committee will be in the Ladies
Parlor directly after the morning
service to serve all who plan 20
go.
Rev. S. L. Laviscount, pastor of
st. Mark Congregational Church,
attended the National Congrega-
tional Conference in Oberlin, Ohio
last week.
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26
Grant and Moore Tabernacle
A.M.E. CHURCHES
135 Vernon Street
Revs. LIE. & w. E. Crumlin

Pastors
Campaigning for Christ" was
the text of Rev. Alexander's Sum
day morning sermon. Among Wis
itors were Mrs. Lang of Jackson
vile, Fla, and Mrs. Wilkers of
Georgia The fuel rally at $50
PM, sponsored by Trustee Board,
was a success. Devotional exer-
cises were held at 7.3O Pm. A
Cake Walk, sponsored by Mrs.
Rose Walker and Miss Ida Mae
Crumlin, will be held Friday,
June rs, at PM. PRISONS inter-
ested in making the trip to the
annual A.M.E. Conference at
Springfield, Mass, Sunday, July
4, should make reservations by
calling TR 6-474S.
BEREA SEVENTH DAY
ADVENTIST CHURCH
7. L. Davis, Minister
SERVICES TO
HONOR GRADUATES
Berea will have high time
this weekend, for on the Sab
both at IL Am. the pastor will
dedicate his sermon to graduates
who have finished school this
June. His subject will be "a Life
With a Purpose. Sunday night,
The guardian. [volume] (Boston, Mass.) 1901-1960, 1948-06-26

Ed. Note: ADDRESS your questions 10
the BIBLE QUESTION COLUMN, The
Foice of Prophecy, Boz S., Los An.
geles So, Calf. Bible questions Of gen
erol interest mll be answered in this
column as space permits.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1948-05-27
llL00KZNG
MI AAEAD
p0H GEORGE S. BENSON
N.Y. President--HahdiHs college
Starry. .drkaxsas
What's the Secret?

What makes American living the
best living known? What makes the
American standard of living sc
much higher than that of other ma.
tons? Our country is in no favored
position as to raw materials, geog.
raphy, population, climate, or the
other factors usually thought of as
making up a nations economy. In
fact, we have less of the worlds
territory, fewer people, and not as
many natural resources as some
other nations.
All these things you will find in
the almanacs. Looking further and
with a little more discrimination,
you will find that America does
much, much, more with what il
does have. What I mean is that
America produces. The figures will
tell you that our industrial and
agricultural output" is great. This
does not mean that Americans work
any harder than anybody else. Actu.
ally, they do not have to work as
hard as workers in other countries.
Method That Works
Then where's the difference?
What's the secret? 1t is the system
that makes the difference. Our high
standard of living, our good living,
is the pay-off of this system. This is
where we reap the benefits of the
right system, a system that really
works. Once in awhile, maybe, we
have a shortage or an inequity.
Maybe we lack production here, or
there. But right away, enterprise
goes to work to meet that demand.
With no interference from a die.
tator-state, the system takes care Of
little d~islocations and progress
keeps going. Our standard of good
living continues to rise. Only in this
way may all the people reap the
rewards of their inventiveness and
their enterprise. You see, the fellow
who invents a light bulb or a self.
starter is not the only n to profit.
The fellow who uses them profits
most.
Trial and Error
This system would bog down IN.
der heavy-handed stateism. Let TIE
government step in to manage, and
you have a dozen ways the system
can 60 haywire. Demand no longer
becomes the basis for production.
Profit is penalized, and nobody gets
the benefits of enterprise. People