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SL f i \/.' , JHHH* . IH^n> > ' t ' «j3pr . JfI^^HHMKnHMRBHnu - Jmji jb| | Br £jF •’ " *’• ‘ s% §» 4 jgg <„ WBBS f JMpSS Mr. John H. Davis, in behalf # of his associates, extends ao expres sion of thanks to those of you who aided in the publication of the Classic Clash, a publication put out for the Orange Blossom Classic. IfliiT 27th annual Christmas Carol Service of the Bahamas Brother hood comes off on December 12, when the following program will be rendered at Rawson Square. The broadcast may be heard over sta tion ZNS. Short Opening remarks. Opening hymn. O Come Let u» Adore Him. Presentation of Chairman: Hon J. S. Cole, Atty. General, by Rev. Talmadge Sands. Prayer: Leonard Knowles, Esq., L.L.B. Scriptur e reading by Rev. Chas. Thompson. Carol: “While Shepherds Watch ed Their Flocks by Night.” Address: Rev. W. T. Makepeace. Carol: “Hark The Herald Angels Sing.” Address: Rev. Father Hagarthy, 0. S. B. Carol: “The First Noel.” Christmas Message by Very Rev. Eric Jay. M.A.. M.Th.. Dean of the Cathedral. Carol: “Still The Night." Appeal for Funds. Collection. “See Amid the Winter Snow” will be sung. Closing remarks: Hon. J. S. R. Cole, chairman. Vote °f Thanks: By Rev. R. E. Cooper. Announcements by Cleveland H • Reeves. Esq., chairman Christmas Committee. Closing prayer: Capt. Bernard Avers. Miss Marian Carstairs who ever since she came to the Bahamas has shown keen interest in the colony’s development, has made a cash «!<► nation of six thousand pounds ($24,000) to the St. John’s college. This news when announced by Fr. Henshaw, priest In charge «>f St. Annes church. Fox Hill and Whale Cay was received with much satis faction of the general public. The donor is one of those people who** n»nv will be remembered through out generations in this colony. A charge of attempting to bribe Mr. W P. Roberts, deputy chief Out Island Commissioner has been made agnjnst Commissioner R. H. Cul mer who is employed In the Tree ury department. Nassau lost one of its finest citi zens when Mr. David Sands (Hopey) died at the Prospect hospital «n the evening of November 11. Mr. Sands lived to the ripe age of four score and two. A highly respected gentle man he conducted a grocery busi ness on his property at East Shirley street for more than a half century. Red Cross Representative Visits TALLAHASSEE December 7 Jessee O. Thomas. Xstlonai Repre sentative of the American Red Cross, visited the Florida A and M College last week and spoke to the student body. He emphasized the great need for all people firing full support to the Red Cross and cited several impor tant decisions made in IMI that hav a affected all people. Things That Interest Women BY BESSIE F. BELL 4 HOW DO YOU LOOK? There are too few natural che?k roses blooming. How about you. does the bloom of health glow on your cheeks, or is it the synthetic product? It is within your power to put the natural bloom in your cheeks and a wide-awake sparkle in your eyes. 1. Eat wisely. 2. Bathe daily. 3. Exercise regularly. 4. Keen your house well ventilated. 5. Breathe deeply. Breathing exercises will not only improve the complexion, but they will develop the svelte figure. They help correct stooped shoulders, make for graceful carriage and a well rounded out bust. When air flow's into the lung chamber, the head is balanced, the chest rises, the spine straightens, shoulders repose naturally and easily. Do your deep breathing, anywhere anytime. Stand erect, inhale through 'he nostrils. Exhale through the lips. A full supply of oxygen chase s out stagnant, residual air, cleanse the cells of respiratory secretions. Etiquette Says A well bred per son NEVER boasts of his posses sions, his home, his income, nor the big names that he knows. Fashion Note Wear a red felt Polio Campaign Leaders Meet At Tuskegee Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Decem ber 1— Mrs. Alese Gill, Elementary School principal of Miami, was one of 12 representatives from Florida who attended the Tuskegee Insti tute meeting for Negro leaders of the 1949 March of Dimes of the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis. Sixty-seven prominent Negroes from twelve states met with Elaine Whltelaw, the Foundation’s Direc tor of Women’s Activities; Charles H. Bynum, Director of Interracial Activities; E. D. Davis. Regional Di rector; and Robert Dobain, Alahuma State Representative: to discuss cam paign plans for the 1849 potto drive. A NEW DRESS HOLIDAYS TV The plain dress ... a V. .JZZm / life saver many times ... dress jt up with jew* C\ y / /. / elry . . . dress it down with sporty accessories V' 4 / Une Our Convenient [ i flB LAY-AWAY PLAN Ethelein I Dre»« Shop 1 The Houae of Fuhioni •// JJk 236 N. Miami Ave. y Easy Way SELF SERVICE LAUNDRY One Week’s Work Done In 30 Minutes Free Bleach Free Soap 1629 N. W. 3rd Ave. Phone 3-1652 Miami, Florida Pickup and Delivery For Small Charge | Lena Asks $7,500 I Weekly NEW YORK (ANP) Salaries of colored performers and artists, long on a lower level than stipends usually paid white performers, look even more anemic when Lena Horne’s $7,500 fter week dempnd is the yardstick. And then there is Marian Anderson, whose concert is reputed to be $3,000 per engage ment'. Roland Hayes was tops for years although the noted tenor Is said to have never received more than $1,500 per engagement. Doro thy Maynor, is scaled under this, with the rest of the concert artists even lower. However, Miss Horne is in a class by herself in the matter of pay and drawing pow'er. Os course, the singer does not "take home” this entire amount, but she doesn't have to wonder where the next ham burger is coming from. 4 beret and wool jersey blouse with your gray suit. Complete the pic ture with black suede handbag and shoes. For my leaflets, and advice, “Slimming the Waistline,” and Min erals 'for Beauty,” enclose a three cent stamp and address Bessie F. Bell, care of Global News Syndicate \ Inc., POB 86, Manhattanville, Sta., N. Y. 27. N. Y. Speaking at the meeting, Warren Cows, the National Foundation’s Di rector of Fund-raising, revealed that nearly 26,000 cases of Infantile para lysis had been reported for 194 S throughout the nation. Mr. Coss said resources for re search. patient care, and education have been seriously depleted. He emphasised the urgent need for the greatest fund raising effort In the next March of Dimes, January 14- 81. The conference was attended by representatives from the following states: Alabama. Arkansas. Missis sippi. IxHilslana. Texas, Florida. South Carolina, Kentucky. Virginia, Tennessee and North Carolina. 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