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HE HOUSTON
F TAE TEXAS FREEMAN
INFORMER
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VOLUME XIV
A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER FOR ALL THE PEOPLE
HOUSTON, TEXAS, SATURDAY, MAY 13,1933
NUMBER 51
VEGROI
DEPICT PLANTATION
DAYS IN THE "LEGEND OF HOUSTON"
The colored race will be repre-
sented in “The Legend of Houston”
pageant to be given at the City Audi-
, torium next Saturday in a matinee and
night performance when a group of
15 leading singers will picture planta-
tion days, reminiscent of the passing
of the Old South. This will be one of
18 episodes, portraying the romantic
history of Houston, to be given in the
pageant which is being sponsored by
the Woman’s Auxiliary of the First
Presbyterian Church.
Those taking part in this episode
include: Mmes. Irene Seabron, Viola
Webster, -Victoria Johnson, Ethel
Johnson, and Lee Vater James, Tim
Metts, Theodore Taylor, R. W. Frank-
lin, Isaac Williams, D. Shepherd, Per-
cy Crawford, R. D. Taylor, Eugene
Brooks, Steve Rives and C. B. Johnson.
They will sing several numbers, in-
cluding Old Black Joe, in a cotton
picking scene.
A special section for colored has
been reserved for both performances
and tickets may be secured at the
Colored Y. W. C. A.
Cast of "The Legend of Houston”
includes several hundred people in-
cluding members of pioneer families
in the principal roles, dancers, girls
in elaborate costumes, choristers and
a large orchestra. The historical
events will be blended with an alle-
gory. The only speaker will be
the narrator, Rev. James S. Alien,
who will tell the story as the action
takes place on the stage.
Historical episodes to be pictured
include: Birth of a new star, French
settlers land at Matagorda Bay, John
Harris establishes a settlement at
Harrisburg, Sam Houston Among the
Indians, Sam Houston bidding fare-
well to his mother; Signing of the
declaration of independence, interlude,
Capture of Santa Anna, Charlotte M.
Allen names Houston, First display of
flag, Ball of April 21, 1887, Inaugura-
tion of Lamar, Organization of the
First Presbyterian Church, story of
William Marsh Rice, Plantation days,
Royalty of No-tsu-oh and the Texas
Fiesta.
Editor Atkins To
Speak On “Who
Is An Alumnus?”
- co'ie Lin.. -
SCOTTSBORO BOYS ARE SEWLAdLY
BEATEN IN THEIR PRISON CELL!
‘AG HEADS FROM STAGE READY TO Y.M.C.A. DRIVE IS ‘MUTINY" CHARGE
DISTRICT 6 AND 7 HEAR BIG DEBATE OFF WITH A BANG IS MADE EXCUSE
BY PRISON HEAD
CONVOCATION AT
BISHOP COLLEGE
HOUSTON LAD’S
PAINTING WINS
MARSHALL, Texas—The fifty-
second annual convocation at Bishop
College will be held Friday, May 19,
at 10:00 o’clock, in the Oscar A. Ful-
ler Hall. Twenty eight seniors are
candidates for graduation from the
institution; three bachelors of theol-
ogy, four Bachelors of Science, and
twenty one bachelors of arts. The
honorary degree of Master of Edu-
cation will be conferred upon two
prominent school men of the state:
namely, A. E. Holland of Wichita
Falls and William E. Miller of Hous-
ton. These are the sixth and seventh
persons respectively, who have reciv-
ed such honors from Bishop College
within its entire history.
Dr. 0. Clay Maxwell, pastor of the
First Baptist Church of St Louis,
will deliver the baccalaureate sermon
Sunday, May 14, at 11 o’clock and Dr.
Carter G. Woodson of Washington, D.
C., will be the Convocation speaker.
Hundreds of patrons, alumni, and
friends of the college and the gradu-
ates will attend these exercises.
BURGLAR WITH ADJUSTABLE
FEET
The intruder who entered the
apartment occupied by Mrs. Virgil
Henderson, 8114 McGowan, seemingly
has adjustable feet He stole a pair
of shoes, size 4B and two other pairs,
size 8.
DR. MOORE TALKS
AT SAM HUSTON
AUSTIN, Texas.—(Special).—Rev.
J. Walt Moore, pastor of the St.
James Temple, Methodist Episcopal
Church, Waco, Texas, was the guest
speaker here recently on the occa-
sion of the celebration of religious
emphasis week at Samuel Huston Col-
lege. Rev. Moore is a former army Y.
M. C. A. secretary, and has also serv-
ed as executive secretary of the Negro
Y. M. C. A. in Savannah, Ga.
The following were some of the
topics discussed by Rev. Moore in his
very interesting series of lectures:
"Abiding Peace of Love,” and “The
Conflict of the Old and the New.” All
of Rev. Moore’s talks dealt with the
life and problems of young people.
Students and faculty are old in
their praise of the forceful, eloquent,
and interesting way in which Rev.
Moore presented his subjects, and at
the request of the faculty and stu-
dents, he will deliver the baccalaureate
address at Samuel Huston on June
5th.
The Harmon Foundation is making
their selections for the 1933 exhibi-
tion, accepted the portrait painting of
Samuel Countee—“Little Brown Boy.”
Travis Engrim, an industrious little
fellow darting in and out of the Odd
Fellow’s Building with bis Shoe-Shine
Box, was the subject of this painting.
Travis was given a small fee to pose
for Samuel Countee in an Art Class
sponsored by the Blue Triangle
Branch Y. W. C. A. with Miss Emily
Langham instructor.
OLD MEETINC The store is all set for the great
JULL III Ma L I 111 U debate to be held tonight (Friday),
at Wesley Memorial A. M. E. Church,
Dowling and Webster. In fact it is
stated by the leaders of the club that
the liquor question will be settled
once and for all on May 12th, A. D.
1933. Messrs. Richardson and Whit-
taker of the affirmative have been
seen during the past week delving in-
to the records of the whiskey question
for the last one hundred years, and
Messrs. Grovey and Rice have been
HUNTSVILLE, Texas.—A splendid
meeting was held here at the city
high school last Wednesday, when the
vocational agriculture teachers from
districts number six and eight held
their spring conference. Prof. O. J.
Anderson, principal of the Fodice
High School, Fodice, Texas, is presi-
dent of district number six, and Prof.___________- _____________
M. W. Lawson, principal of the Law- seen with arms of books from which
. son Senior High School, Montgomery,
1 Texas, is president of district num-
ber eight.. . - I The subject will be: Resolved that
The following teachers of vocational the 18th amendment to the constitu-
agriculture were in attendance: Prof. tion of the United States should be
B. W. Turner, principal of the Booker
T. Washington High School, Conroe,
Texas; Prof. M. W. Lawson, princi-
EDITOR J. ALSTON ATKINS of
The Houston Informer has been unani-
mously selected by the Executive
Committee of the Prairie View Ex-
Students’ Association as the chief
speaker on the annual Alumni Day.
The Alumni Day program will be held
at the college on May 27 at 7:30 p.m.
The subject which Mr. Atkins has
1 selected for his address, “Who Is an
Alumnus,” is a novel one and doubt-
less means that every ex-student and
friend of the college will avail them------------— ------, ---
selves of the opportunity to be pres- pal of the Lawson Senior High School,
ent.
they are bringing out the most salient
facts.
repealed. Attorney J. M. Nabrit, Jr.,
will be master of ceremonies.
FOR
In addition to the debate a very in-
teresting musical program has been
arranged, including a solo by Albert
Spiller of El Paso; a solo by Mrs.
Brooks; a quartet selection from the
Wesley choir; a solo by Dr. Latti-
more; a duet by Mrs. Bates and Mrs.
COACH’S SCHOOL
Sam worked very hard during the
day but was never too tired to work
at his art until late into the night.
During the six months he was under
the skillful guidance of Miss Lang-
ham, his work showed a growing in-
dividuality of expression and a sim-
plicity that gave evidence of the place
he was capable of making for him-
self in the field of art.
It is interesting to know that in the
five exhibitions of the Harmon
Award, one Hundred-twenty-five ar-
tists have participated, representing
a wide geographical distribution. Of
the fifty-seven artists whose work is
represented this year, twenty nine are
presented for the first time, under
Foundation auspices.
Sam has been so inspired by the ac-
ceptance of his painting, that he is
now working with new zeal and de-
termination. Bishop College is doing
all possible to encourage him. A
studio is provided for him where he
may be alone and enjoy the solitude
all artists desire.
It is hoped that friends will show
appreciation for the signal honor con-
ferred on this Houston boy by sending
a word of congratulations to Sam at
Bishop College.
MAN’S FACE DISFIGURED IN
MYSTERY CUTTING
Jim McKenzie was in Jefferson
Davis Hospital Sunday, suffering
from knife wounds, trying to figure
out who to file charges against in
connection with the carving of his
left jaw with a knife. He told officers
that he became drunk Friday night
while in the company of Miss Mary
Willie Hollis, somewhere near Bring-
hurst and Market. When he began to
sober about 2:30 the next morning,
he discovered that he had been cut
on the left cheek from the ear lobe to
the center of the chin. He stated that
Cal Knowles, who lives with the Hol-
lis woman might have
him also.
MARSHALL, Texas, May 8—Wiley
College.will hold its fourth annual
Football Coaching School beginning
Monday, June 5, and extending two
weeks until Saturday, June 17. The
grid school will be under the personal
direction of Coach Fred T. Long, * *
veteran Wiley mentor, considered by Dr 52°%. Snocketts, eras:
many, one of the outstanding teachers
of gridiron strategy. ,
Montgomery, Texas; Prof. A. W. Ta-
tum, principal of the Flint Hill Coun-
ty Training School, Neches, Texas;
Prof. 0. J. Anderson, principal of the
Fodice High School, Fodice, Texas; H ______ _____
J. Martin, principal of the Friendship Franklin. '
High School, Fodice, Texas; O. C .... .....
Davidson, principal of the Antioch. Dr. Drake, chairman of the club’s
High School, Fodice, Texas; O. C. board of directors, and Mr. White,
Davidson, principal of the Antro-hIclub’s president, have extended a spe-
Hih STOAT a:, m-t. p.ecial invitation to all of the public in-
E.“Rubbd prinerxa."or ti.Ppor.CIterested in this great question of the
Spring Hich School Crockett i^. hour to be present and to enjoy a
wonderful treat.
Spring High School, Crockett, Texas;
Prof. John E. Massey, principal of the
Trinity County Training School, Ap-
ple Spring, Texas; Prof. D. McCul-
lough, principal of the Houston Coun-
WM. C. CRAVER
Executive Secretary
The struggle for honors is on be-
tween the "Bulls,” and “Buffaloes” in
The Coaching School started three
years ago and has grown in popular-
ity and already several applications
for entrance have been received here.
The success of Coach Long in direct-
ing his 1932 Wildcats to the country’s
leading claimant for the National title
is certain to increase the attendance
at the coming session, as high school
coaches from all over the Southwest
are sure to take advantage of the
veteran’s vast football experience.
.Ten football games will make up
the Wiley card for next fall.
Only one date remains to be filled,
and negotiations are now on to meet
Wilberforce early in November. Ken-
tucky State, another claimant for the
National title, and the Tuskegee
Tigers will also be met, the date being
December 9. In addition to this trio of
title claimants, Sam Huston, Prairie
View, Texas College, Bishop, Lang-
ston, Paul Quinn and Arkansas State
will be met.
and Prof. J. C. McAdams, itinerant
teacher trainer. Prairie View, Texas.
Visitors included Prof. Gordon Wor-
ley, recently appointed state agent;
G. R. E. Lee, J. B. Mark, Mrs..O. J.
Anderson, Kahal Malone, county agent
of Walker County; Prof. L. M. Ken-
nedy, and J. Alston Atkins, editor of
The Houston Informer and Texas
Freeman.
Twenty-one N. F. T. (New Farmers
of Texas) boys were also in attend-
ance for their district meets.
Prof. S. W. Houston, principal of
the Huntsville High School. 1
totheteehen by and
ian style.
PIONEER WOMAN
IS BURIED ...
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Scotts-
boro boys were brutally beaten in
their cells last week. Sheriff James
F. Hawkins sent out word that they
had “mutinied” over an order forbid-
ding them to receive visitors, but this
very order itself presented any honest
account coming out of the jail.
Sheriff Hawkins’ report, the I. L. D.
charged, is sent out to lay the basis
for a murderous attack upon the boys
in their cells.
The boys were continuously mis-
treated in Kilby Prison, and Hey-
wood Patterson was beaten with brass
knuckles before being taken into De-
catur court, it was pointed out by the
I. L. D.
The new attacks upon them are
even more vicious than the earlier
ones, and are made with a blare of
lies about a “mutiny” to cover up the
murderous plans of the authorities.
The I. L. D. immediately called on
all workers and sympathizers, and
every organization sympathetic to the
Scottsboro defense, to send wires of
protest to Governor B. M. Miller at
Montgomery, Ala., Sheriff James F.
Hawkins, Birmingham, and Warden
F. L. Erwin of Birmingham County
Jail, placing responsibility for the
safety of the boys upon them, and de-
manding the removal of Deputy War-
den K. C. Dement, who attacked the
boys.
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typical Houston.
N A A C P HOT
NA.A. T IUL
GREAT MEET
1
PICK NEGROES
INFORESTWORK
By C. W. Rice
According to Mrs. Ellen Johnson,
registrar of the recruits for the re-
forectation work, headquarters, 614
Milam Street, 200 Negro boys have
registered for the reforestation army.
Between 25 and 30 have been selected
...______to be shipped in the third shipment
been with which will be some time week after
next.
KILLS SIXTEEN SNAKES
ROCKDALE.—Mrs. B. E. Beal has
killed 16 snakes so far this season
while picking dewberries. '
PRAIRIE VIEW COLLEGE PLANNING
ITS COMMENCE!
EXERCISES
BY NAPOLEON B. EDWARD
PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas—Plans for
Commencement at Prairie View State
College have been formulated. Dr. Ed-
ward Bertram Evans, chairman of the
committee, has announced the follow-
ing committees to provide every phase
of commencement procedure, pro-
grams and special announcements,
awards and prizes, alumni and visi-
tors, decorations, ushers and arrange-
ments, traffic and parking, transpor-
tation and baggage.
Alumni Day is May 27. On that day
graduates and former students from
all sections of Texas will gather in
annual session. The Local Alumni
Club under the direction of President
Roby W. Hilliard is making special
arrangements to entertain the almuni
and former students.
nite progress. The achievements of
this year are attributable to the train-
ing and fine spirit of cooperation on
the part of everyone. Therefore, may
I express to each of you my deep feel,
ing of gratitude for your contributions
to the success of this noble enter-
prise ?”
Mrs. Johnson explained that the re-
cruits were selected by the Social
Service workers and that practically
all of the men had designated the
$25.00 allotment for their dependents.
The check is made and mailed direct-
ly to the dependents. Mrs. Johnson has
not yet been informed definitely as to
what percentage of the Houston quo-
ta would be Negroes as she acts on
general orders given by Col. Lawrence
Westbrooks, head of the movement
for Texas.
She says she is still registering ap-
plicants.
BEAUMONT DOES
The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People held
a very interesting meeting at Mt.
Corinth Baptist Church, Rev. A. Hub-
bard, pastor, last Sunday afternoon.
The assistant pastor read the scrip-1
ture lesson from first Psalms and
gave the invocation. The Mt. Corinth
choir, Mrs. N. E. McGruder, pianist,
furnished music for the occasion.
Duke Crawford, fifth ward leader,
delivered an address in which he wel-
corned the N. A. A. C. P. workers to
his ward, and made a strong plea for
the organization. Prof. Jetor spoke
words of welcome on behalf of the
church.
Grand Master W. L. Davis presided
over the meeting and gave a brief
history of the work accomplished by
the N. A. A. C. P. in Houston. The
Luther Collins and Elmer Williams
cases were explained to the audience.
John M. Adkins, veteran leader in
civic and political affairs in Texas for
nearly a half century, electrified the
meeting by movingly appealing to
every colored man, woman, and child
to become a member of the N. A. A.
C. P.
L. H. Spivey spoke on the subject:
“The Need of a Reorganized N. A. A.
C. P. in Houston.” Several persons
took memberships in the organization.
Sunday, May 14, the association
will hold its meeting at the Mt. Ver-
non M. E. Church on Clark Street.
Everybody is urged to attend and be-
come a member.
Mrs. Amy Wilson, 81 years of age,
mother of Caucious Wilson, well
known pharmacist, and a pioneer citi-
zen of Houston, died Monday morn-
ing, May 8. at 10:35 o’clock. Mrs.
Wilson was born in Jasper County,
Texas, but had lived in Houston for
the past 74 years.
Mrs. Wilson had been confined to
bed only two weeks prior to her death.
She was the mother of ten children,
of whom four survive her—a daugh-
ter, Miss Flora Wilson; three sons,
E. O., Milby, and Dr. Caucious A. Wil-
son; eight grandchildren, three great-
grandchildren; and one brother, M. L.
Drake.
Mrs. Wilson was well known and
highly esteemed by all with whom she
came in contact. She was associated
with many civic, fraternal and wel-
fare movements in and around the
Last rites were held from Trinity
M. E. Church, Rev. J. S. Scott, Rev.
Turner and Rev. Newton officiating.
BOARD MEETING
AT SHREVEPORT
SHREVEPORT, La.—(Spl.) Aug-
menting the Sunday School Congress
Forces will be the Executive Board
meeting held here in connection with
that gathering from June seventh to
twelfth. Official announcement is that
the call may be issued at any time
within the next fortnight, signed by
President J. W. Horse of Kansas City
Mo., countersigned by Rev. C. P. Madi-
son of Norfolk, Va.
NOT PASS NEGRO REV. USAN GRAY
Prairie View State College con-
tinues to grow in usefulness to the
masses and in recognition by the
standardizing and rating agencies of
the country. This is largely due to the
wisdom and industry of Principal
Banks, ably assisted at all times by a
cooperative and outstanding faculty.
HONORTEACHER
BY IN R.F.C. WORK TAKENBY DEA
l!
the membership drive which was
launched Tuesday night amid much
enthusiasm on the part of more than
fifty citizen workers. The drive lasts
until May 18. Among the workers are
citizens of all ranks: ministers, law-
yers, dentists, doctors, publicists, --------------
business men, teachers, fraternalists, I LAT O If
insurance men and workers represent- TERM A 1
ing almost every life calling. * U.D.1 • AAL DeNele
The "Bull’s led by J. C. McDade
and R. L. Isaacs were in the lead on
last count, closely following were the
“Bears” led by J. T. Bradley and R.
C. Chatham and the “Buffaloes” herd-
ed by Dr. R. H. Ward and Ed. S. Mc-
Cullough.
PLAN EVENTS
The Executive Secretary, Wm. C.
Craver says: “500 men and boy mem-
berships expired May 10th and be-
sides these the Association has been
cultivating 1000 new men who have
not yet joined the Association under
the new branch relationships with the
City Central Association. The Cam-
paign workers are instructed to ap-
proach only men and boys whose
memberships expired May 10th or men
who have not been members within
the last two years.”
The lodges and temples of Houston
are planning for great times at their
annual Thanksgiving sermon which
is to be held at Wesley Chapel A. M.
E. Church, corner Dowling and Web-
ster, May 28, 1988, at 8:30 p. m.
Dr. E. J. Howard, pastor of Wesley
Chapel will deliver the Thanksgiving
sermon. A well arranged program has
been prepared and will be interesting
from start to finish.
In a joint meeting of all the local
bodies the following officers of the
day were selected:
Robert S. Simpson, grand master of
the day; Frank Kemp, grand mar-
shall; Dr. J. T. M. Lindsay, grand
mistress
The Secretary says further: “I have
full confidence that our leading citi- shall; Dr. J. T. M. Lindsa
zens and association membership will chaplain; Mrs. N. J. Sykes, ______
not allow the association to take at,of ceremony; Mrs. A. A. Dodson, ora-
this time anything that looks like a
backward step.”
IG MASS MEET!
There will be a big mass meeting
Sunday, May 14, 1933, at the Eman-
cipation Park, at 5:30 p. m. The
meeting is being called and will be
held under the auspices of the Har-
ris County Negro Democratic Club,
Inc., of which Julius White is the
president, and Dr. W. M. Drake is the
chairman of the board of directors.
Mr. White states that a prominent
layman and an outstanding minister
have been invited to address the
meeting. The general public is cor-
dially invited to be present.
tor for S. M. T.; Atty. J. M. Nabrit,
orator for U. B. F.; Alfred Lewis,
chairman, finance committee.
THE TWO EVENTS
Thursday, May 25, as many mem-
bers and friends as possibly will meat
at the Colored Library from there
they will visit the cemeteries and
decorate the graves of our departed.
Sunday, May 28, all members of the
order will meet at the hall on Jeffer-
son and Dowling at 2:00 p.m. Line of
march will leave the hall at 2:30 go-
ing south on Dowling to the Wesley
A. M. E. Church where an interesting
program will be executed.
The famous choir of Wesley will
sing for the occasion.
The U. B. F. Band will furnish
band music for the march.
All Houston should turn out to and
enjoy a real fraternal thanksgiving
service.
The bacalaureate sermon will be
preached Sunday, May 28, by Dr.
Charles C. Selecman, president of the
Southern Methodist University, Dal-
las, Texas.
The commencement address will be
delivered by Dr. J. Newton Jenkins,
pastor of New Hope Baptist Church,
Waco, Texas; and degrees will be con-
ferred and prizes and awards will be
presented May 29. Registrar John B.
Cade reports that there are forty can-
didates for the bachelor’s degree and
thirteen candidates for the diploma
in nursing education.
In speaking to the faculty recently
assembled in general session, Princi-
pal W. R. Banks said: “Soon the regu-
lar session of 1932-1983 will pass into
history. From many angles this has
been a most successful and fruitful
year. There is every evidence of defi-
YOAKUM.—Prof. J. D. Asberry,
was tendered a surprise party Satur-
day evening, May 6, in honor of his
thirty-five years of service as prin-
cipal and teacher of the Yoakum Col-
ored High School, by the friends, pa-
trons, students and ex-students of the
.Yoakum school system. The party
gathered in the home of Mrs. S. C.
Darn, and a splendid program was
rendered. Prof. E. J. Shelvin was the
principal speaker and told of his as-
sociation with Prof. Asberry through
many years. The Parent-Teacher
Association was liberally represented
and many useful gifts were present-
ed him.
it
Prof. Asberry is one of the out-
standing educators of this section
and is widely known and esteemed by
white and colored alike.
Preference is being given the young
men whose families are dependent
upon the R. F. C. Fund. In the selec-
tion of employees for the Reforestra-
tion work, a total of fifty one men
have been chosen and of this number
14 were Negroes. It is hoped that all
persons enlisted will leave for camp
on or before the 15th of May.
Plans are on for the building of the
fresh air camp for Negro children.
Mrs. Alyce Stevenson of Silsbee, a
very social minded citizen, who feels
the need of such an institution has
promised to permit the organization
to use her property for a camp site.
It is always inspiring to find Negro
citizens who exhibit this unselfish
spirit, and Negro children throughout
the community will have an equal
chance with children of other races,
made possible by one of our own mem-
bers. Beaumont, should appreciate and
respect this type of personality.
Mr. G. W. Rolligan, farm extension
agent in this county, is cooperating
wonderfully with Miss Hazel Norris
in the County Social work. His wider
experience is of exceptional value to
the agency. I
(Port Arthur Special)
The passing of Rev. Usan Gray last
Thursday was keenly felt in religious,
busines and fraternal circles in Port
Arthur. Rev. Gray had been ill for
several months but friends did not
think the end was so near.
Rev. Gray was one of Port Arthur’s
pioneer citizens being thrifty, liberal,
energetic and enterprising. He own-
ed and operated a grocery store on
Tinson avenue, owned considerable
city property, was active in religious
and civic affairs and highly respected
by both races. He made his home in Pt.
Arthur for more than thirty years.
He was a trustee of the Trinity As-
sociation. The Trinity Valley trus-
tee board and leading ministers and
friends assembled in Port Arthur on
Friday to pay their respect.
The funeral was at Port Arthur at
First Sixth Street Baptist Church,
the sermon was preached by Rev. M.
M. Harris, ex-moderator of the Trini-
ty Valley Association. The remains
were.shipped overland to Kountze,
where the association owns a cemetery
for the burial place of the officers
and ministers of the association. Many
telegrams, letters and testimonials
were read.
The purpose of this executive ses-
sion, which will represent the National
Baptist Convention of America, will
be the making of the program for the
September meeting. Every plan is be-
ing pushed for an increased attend-
ance. Eevery elective officer together
with the chairmen and secretaries of
the several boards will be invited to
attend, by the president. Then too, it
is stated that the Committee on Re-
vision of the Constitution will hold
session at the same time, as will the______,________,_________
Railroad Commission. Added to this storm last Friday, when they arrived
force will be the officers of the Wo- - 71 wIA they erved
men’s Auxiliary to the National Con-
vention with Mrs. M. A. B. Fuller as
President, who hails from Austin,
Texas, and Mrs. E. B. White of Bal-
timore, Md., secretary. __
The calling of this meeting with the
Sunday School Congress Forces is
said here to have been agreed upon
so as to enable the leaders of the de-
nomination to be with the young peo-
ple in their Summer School of
Methods.
CHARLTON-POLLARD HIGH SCHOOL
SINGERS TAKE HOUSTON BY STORM
A group of high school boys and
girls from Charlton-Pollard High
School, Beaumont, took Houston by
in the city in automobiles accompan-
ied by Professors T. J. Chariton,
Principal and T. T. Pollard, super-
visor of Negro schools in Beaumont,
Mr. and Mrs. John Limbrick, the lat-
liams, Mamie Whitehouse, Maud Gil-
der, Beatrice Henry. Contraltos: Thel-
ma Harrison, Rita Preneaux. Mary
Lewis. Basses; . Charley Charlton,
Robert Jackson, Mitchell Norman, D.
J. Laney, Murphy Fejia. The pianist
was Miss Juanita Frazier.
To an Informer representative the
purpose of the trip to Houston was
given as a visit to spread good-will
and make personal contact with both
faculties and students of the high
schools of Houston. The Houston In-
former’s office was visited and was
honored by being permitted to hear
two numbers by the ensemble, which
met with hearty applause.
WOMAN BURGLAR
HAS THE TOUCH
A man reported to police Monday
that he was hi-jacked by a colored
woman and who had the art of her
nefarious business down to a “T.” The
man said he was walking south on
Louisiana and turned to the left on
Bell about 11 p.m. when he saw the
woman standing on the corner. As
he passed her, she stuck a gun in his
ribs and then for fear he might not
be convinced, ordered him to look over
his left shoulder. He saw two men,
apparently confederates, standing a
few feet away in the shadows.
The man then and there lost all in-
tention of resisting and the woman
reached in hie hip pocket and took his
billfold out, removed the money, and
replaced the billfold in his pocket. His
thrilling experience cost him $31.
The woman is reported as being
about 25 years old, 5 feet tall and
weighs about 165 pounds.
ter, musical director of Charlton-Pol-
lard High School; Mrs. T. B. Boyd,
head of the mathematics department;
Mrs. Eloise L. Wells Briggs, head of
the English Department, and made
their first stop at Wheatley High
School, from which place they jour-
neyed to Jack Yates and from there
they wended their way to Booker T.
Washington High. At each school the
Beaumonters rendered a program of
classic, semi classic, and spiritual
songs which were received with thun-
derous applause from the student
bodies of each school. Among the
numbers executed with ease and
ability of veteran performers were:
“Sparkling Sunlight,” by Luigi Ar-
diti; “Italian Street Song,” by Victor
Herbert; “I’m Going to Heaven and
Sit Down,” and “Who Is That
A-Writing,” arranged by Mrs. Fran-
cesca Limbrick. Numbers from such
Negro composers as, Burleigh, Dett,
and J. Rosamond Johnson, were rend- _
ered to the delight of their audiences, hood five blocks around.
The boys glee club sang three selec-
tions, while the entire ensemble sang
such spirituals as “Swing Low Sweet
Chariot,” “Done Found My Lost
Sheep,” and I Couldn’t Hear Nobody
"The personnel or the singers were:
tenors, Lee Mouraux, Arthur Mabry,
Johnnie Lewis, Spellman Boone. So-
pranos: Ruby Williams, Willie Wil-
Wheatley High served dinner to the
group after the tour of the city had
been completed.
OLD TIME RELIGION
Neither clothed nor nude, barefoot.
nor shod, sat a rank sinner on his
porch as the echoes from a spirit.
filled church fell on his ears and
penetrated his heart, he jumped to his
feet, headed toward Greater New
Hope, a place he’d never been, crying
"What wilt thou have me do?” The
Ushers stopped him to be clothed, but
not until he had excited the neighbor-
WOMEN HIJACK MEXICAN
A Mexican reported to police T
day that as he was walking in the
block on Gable, two women stop
him and took him into a house
took $9 from his pocket. He didn’t
plain how the women were able to
suade him to enter the house ■
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