Richmond planet. [volume], December 21, 1929, Image 2

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The college set is returning to their respective
homes. The younger set is busy planning 'or the
Christmas season, as well as the older set. Many
will go to Norfolk to the college dances. No tongue
can recite the joys of peo pie’s hearts during Yu e
tide. They are expressin g their joys by busily
shopping and remember! ng their friends by wrap=
ping gifts to send them a nd addressing cards o
greetings.
THE BUG FIFTY, an 5 mportant event of this
season will draw many s trangers to Richmond.
This affair will take plac Friday evening, Decern=
ber 27. _
Invitations have been issued for the debutante
ball of M?r's Grace Scott; to take place Christmas
eve.
The important functio n for Christmas will be
the dance; at which time the Delvers Literary and
Study Club will entertai n.
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Mr. and Mrs. William Jordan II,
of 721 North Fifth Street, has as
their guest Mrs. Fannie Hubbard, of
New1 York.
Miss Marjorie Sircus, who is at
tending New York City College, will
arrive December 21st to spend the
Yuletide with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Sircus, of East Leigh
Street.
Miss Dorothy L. Wells will arrive
shortly to spend the holidays with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H.
Wells, of North Fifth Street.
Among those students of Virginia
Union University who will return to
Tidewater are Misses Annie Mae
Hutchings, Ruby Jordan, Naomi Hu
cles, also James Green, Captain
Smith of the Panther eleven, and
Rainey.
Emmett M. Burke, a student of
West Virginia College, has returned
to pass the Christmas holidays with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C.
Burke. __ . .
Miss Helen Johnson, of Virginia
Union University, will spend the
holidays with her parents in Hart
ford, On urn.
Everette C. White will arrive
shortly to spend the Christmas holi
days with hio parents, Mr. and Mrs.
William White, of North Third
'Street. . „ . „ «
Misses Ruby and Helen Cephas
win arrive shortly to pass tie Yule
tide with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
B. A. Cephas, of East Leigh Street.
Miss Ella Hudson will spend a
part of the holidays in New York.
Gene Jones and John Hester, stu
dents ef Virginia Union University,
will leave December 20th to pass the
Yuletide season in New York and
Philadelphia, respectively.
Misses Ruth Sampson and Ade
laide King will spend the holidays
with their parents here.
Misses Goldbug and Edith Wilson
will arrive December 20th to spend
the holidays with their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Percy Wilson, of West Clay
Street.
Miss Hattie Hewm will spend Christ
mas with her parents, Attorney and
Mrs. J. Thomas Hewin. She will ar
rive December 22nd.
Mrs. Evelyn Bowler Harris will
arrive on December 22nd to spend
the Yuletide season with her par
ents, Rev. and Mrs. J. Andrew
Bowler, of East Leigh Street.
Miss Antoinette Bowler will leave
for Nashville, Tenn., on December
25th to attend the National Boule
of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.
Miss Lillian G. Booker, the daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Bosseau Booker,
will arrive December 21st.
Prof, and Mrs. L. W. Davis II, of
Virginia Union University, will leave
December 20th for Hartford, Conn.,
to visit their parents.
MONDAY EVENING 500 CLUB
Mrs. Carrie T. Deans entertained
the Monday Evening 500 Club on
December 16th. There were four
tables of 500 engaged. Those who
played were Mesdames Hazel Wes
try, Frances Roane, Mildred Pettis,
Carrie Lewis, Mattie Hayes, Janie
Scott, Alberta Howell, Ethel Baker,
Bernice Sampson, Janie Hayes,
Maggie Wells, Fannie Cephas, Lelia
Tennant, Rose Walton, Raphael Har
ris and Miss Marion Cephas.
The club prize was won by Mrs.
Raphael Harris and to Mrs. Hazel
Westry went the guest prize.
Mrs. Marena Johnson, of 11 East
Leigh Street, was hostess to her
; bridge club on Tuesday afternoon.
Those present were Mesdames Grace
Knox-Green, Rosa Knox, Rosa Gal
vin, Hazel Westry, Martha Childs,
Rosa Meade, and Misses Owendola
Brown and Blanche Coles. The prizes
! were awarded to Mesdames Rosa
Galvin and Grace Green.
Miss Ber Nardine Smith will ar
rive shortly from Durham, N. C., to
spend the Yuletide with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith, of East
Clay Street
! Mrs. Alice S. Bowser gave an at
tractive card party on Saturday
evening. Her guests were Mes
dames Emily Chambers, Lillie Por
ter Smith, Annie Storrs, Alma Mos
by, Essie Ramsey, Bertha Porter,
Juanita Peterson, Rebecca Peyton,
Florence Barrett Ernestine Callo
way, Carrie Lewis, Carrie Deans,
Janie Hayes, Carrie Mitchell, L«lia
Tennant Lillian Payne, Druscilla
Gilpin, Mat Greene, Antoinette Fer
guson, Raphael Harirs, Elena Jones,
Clara Jackson, Hazel Westray, Fan
nie Bradford, Misees Martha Gee,
Deborah Patterson and Maude Mun
din. Prises were won by Meedamee
Ferguson and Carrie Mitchell.
On Wednesday evening Mrs. W.
H. Hughes, of St James Street was
hostess to Treble Clef and Book
Lovers* Club. The recent economic
survey of Richmond was discussed.
The literary program of the club is
the study of the economic survey of
Richmond.
The reception of Mr. and Mrs.
William C. Dungee, of 12 West
Coutts 'Street was given at the home
of Mrs. A* G. Reid on Wednesday
evening, December 18th. The home
was decorated with roses and chry
santhemums. The guests were re
ceived by Miss Mabel Scott Mrs.
Dungee before her marriage was
Miss Betty Nelson Reid.
Please leave all society news at
the Planet office addressed to the
society editors not later than Tues
day at 4 P. M. of each week.
P. A. L. S. HISTORY PROVES
INTERESTING
Club Has Been Held Intact For
Number of Year* Willi Teacher
Member*
September of 1922 found a group
of young women interested in art,
literature and thrift, to such an ex
tent that they organized themselves
into a dub. This club was known
as the Paramount Art and Literary
Savers.
Under the leadership of Miss
Ruth 0. Deane, the founder, the club
made rapid strides in accomplish
ing its aim. The club is still pro
gressing under the guidance of its
second president, Miss L. Gertrude
Chambers.
The literary achievements of the
club have been the study of Negro
history and Eichler’s books on eti
quette. The club observes annually
mothers’ club and music week, spe
cial attention being given to compo
sitions by Negro artists. Stunt
night and a playlet based on
The Negro Organization Society Plans
Extensive program For 1930.
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WM. R. JOHNSON, EX-SECRE
TARY NEGRO ORGANIZATION
SOCIETY
The Negro Organization Society,
Incorporated, plans expansive and
definite program. For seventeen
years it has worked under the motto
of “Better Homes, Better Health,
Better Schools and Better Farms’*
doing its best to better conditions
in these fields. The last annual
meeting, which was held at Chase
City, Va., November 13th-15th of
this year, brought to the attention
of those in charge that the oppor
tunity was presenting itself for the
setting forth of a greater and more
definite program. It will be inter
esting to note that the society was
described at the U. S. Department of
Health in October as one of the most
unique organizations in America. It
appears on the registry at the De
partment of Health as an authorita
tive source and consultant organiza
tion on national Negro health prob
lems. Two years ago at a call meet
ing of the Executive Committee at
the executive offices in Richmond
revealed teh fact, according to Miss
Randolph, of the Tuberculosis Divi
sion of the Department of Health of
the State of Virginia, who stated in
her address: “Tuberculosis in Vir
ginia with regards to Negroes has
considerably decreased during the
past fifteen years, and it is largely
due to the efforts of the Negro Or
ganization Society.”
In the field of health for 1930 it
is planned that a more intensive
health program be fostered along
this line. We will write more in de
tail early in the new year.
In oor school program, which
bears a close relation to that of the
State Teachers' Association under
the esteemed leadership of Dr. J. M.
Gandy and L. F. Palmer, we find
that there are two definite lines to
be pursued. Realizing that the equip
ment of the teachers and the like
are being taken care of, the society
proposes to specialize in the improve
ment of schools materially. Some
one stated sometime ago that there
was no work for the society to do
now. Our good friends seem to have
forgotten those persons in the lesser
communities who have been assisted
in the building of schools and the
lengthening of school terms which
meant so much toward the salvation
of the less fortunate Negro boy and
girl. Few of us have always lived
in cities! Let us not forget our lese
fortunate brother. There is being
planned by the society a study of
rural school equipment.
Another thing that claims the at
tention of our people at large is
juvenile delinquency. A study of
this condition, especially in our rural
communities, is also being planned.
After conferring with the Commis
sioner of Public Welfare, the society
is assured of the full co-operation
of the State Department of Public
Welfare. ^
The industrial situation as it con
fronts our people not only attracts
the attention of Negroes in Virginia,
but of the entire 12,000,000 or more
Negroes throughout the United
States, In cities and communitieB
where the Urban League is not func
tioning a study of these conditions
will be made in the very near future.
It is desired that light be thrown on
the job situation, and if there are
errors made it is the desire that the
Negro be shown his shortcomings
and be helped to reinstate himself in
his job. Dr. Gordon B. Hancock,
chairman of the Department of So
ciology at Virginia Union University,
predicts a crisis in the very near
Shakespeare's romances have been
interesting features in the history of
the dub.
The dub has held two art exhibits.
Some of the noted speakers who have
appeared on the club's programs are
Mrs. Lucille Barco, Mrs. E. Coles
Buoy, Mrs. Eloise Skelton and Mrs.
Oryenda, a missionary to Africa.
Among the deeds of charity have
been gifts to the Old Folks’ Home
and the Community Fund.
For two years the club has made
educational tours, one to the na
tion’s capital and another through
the picturesque Valley of Virginia,
visiting Luray Caverns and Natural
Bridge.
A special feature of last year’s
work was & popularity contest with
the Venetians, in which the P. A.
L. S. were victorious.
The club has yearly greeted its
friends in various social functions,
such as hike to Brook Hill, black
and white ball, linen ball, floral ball,
May Day fete, and patriotic whirl.
The members hope to continue to
carry out the aim for which the club
was organized.
future with regards Negro employ
ment, and those of us who are far
sighted enough see the crash com
ing unless something is done. Dr.
J. M. Gandy, vice-chairman of the
Executive Board of the Society,
states: “One of the Negro’s great
est needs in Virginia is a study of
his labor conditions.
Better homes will always be en
couraged, for we feel that they are
conducive to good health. It is also
encouraged that though one lives m
a barn, he can at least keep it clean.
With reference to better farms,
which undoubtedly forms the back
bone of our American life, the so
ciety is intensely interested in the
Negro farmer becoming organized :n
order that he might come in posses
ffion of aid from the Federal Farm
Loan Board. Assisted by the farm
demonstration agents and those un
tiring Jeanes workers, we plan to
leave no stone unturned in the life
of the rural community.
The Negro Organization Society
was founded by Dr. Robert Russa
Moten while commandant at Hamp
ton Institute, now principal of Tus
kegee Institute, seventeen years ago
assisted by Major Allen Washington,
now president of the society, and
Dr. M. E. Davis, of Roanoke, Va.,
now chairman of the Executive
Board.
Seventeen years in growth from
ana corn to a giant oak, it is felt
that it hath not yet appeared what
it shall do. i
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4 ECENTLY there carne into my possession the photo
graphs of five brothers whom I have known v*ry vw-l
ail my life. The pictures were taken when the eldest of tne
five was only eight years old.
The first thing that impressed me was the resemf lance of
each one to all the others. Anybody, looking at the- would
have known at unce that they are children of the twuue father
and mother.
Even more striking was the fact thaf today, when their
average age is forty, they seem to have changed very little.
I had no difficulty in laying the baby pictures on the desk
and saying: "This is Joe, and this is John."
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One might almost jump to the conclusion, from such an
exhibit, that experience and will-power have very little to do
;with character.
Yet I know that each of these five boys has been changed,
and by the exercise of his own free will.
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The hot temper of the eldest has been cooled by self
control ; he has became far sweeter and more tolerant.
The impatience of another, which made him quick to start
new things and quick to leave them kaU ftnbhed, has been
transformed into steady staying power. ,
By exercise and scu-disoplmc the phybcal weakness ef n
third has bean bofit up mto solid health.
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'Another laid ms that he and his wMs went to an lsphsn
: asylum to adopt a little boy. For a couple ef hours they
.watched two hundred Youngsters playing on the isor. One
Cithern was trying to fit the cover onto n tin na Thus after
Rime he struggled to puck it into pfeea, anRy Is take it cdf and
otart all over again. v
"We’ll takethet baby " said toe M, "Be wtt be a
warktr.
^discussed this subject ante wttt a tosewd observer of
, Rhe human race. He mentioned toe man who had been the
l leader of his class at college and has sever beea heard of siaca.
"Perhaps he had some hidden Mnssa,” 1 said. "Perhaps
hs mat couldn't amount to anything.*
My friend disagreed vigorously. "He could have changed
himself,” he said. "Deep down m hb heart that man knows
Why be has failed."
Personally, I believe this. The pictures Of my five Mends
land to confirm this belief. They are what they were as chil
dren, but they are also different
Each has moulded himself, and net merely been moulded,
if.at birth alone, but yitj pfiwafc hap made Ifctm what tktj
Horace Wright & Quarles
INCORPORATED j
Big Merger!
I SALEM
I Offers Xmas Buyers
Great Reductions |
in Men and Boys Qlothing,
I Furnishings, Bats and Shoes,
I MEN’S SUITS, OVERCOATS
IS TOPCOATS
One lot of Men’s Suits and
Overcoats, broken lots
and sizes; sold formerly
up to $35; Sale Price_..$ 9.85
Special lot of Suits, Top
coats and Overcoats, for
merly priced from $25
SS to $35, in this sale. 14.85
Suits, Overcoats and Top
coats, newest styles;
worth up to $35. 24.85
High grade Suits, Over
i coats and Topcoats,
values from $35 to $40,
All $5.W Hats M
I MEN’S LOW AND HIGH SHOES
Nun and Bosh $9.00
Shoes, now__ 7.35
All $6.00 and $6.60 Shoes,
„ no" ---- 4.95
Boys’ $3.60 Low and High
Shoes - 237
Boys’ $6.00 Low and High
Shoes _ 3.95
MEN’S SHIRTS
% $2.00 Eclipse White and
I Fancy Shirts . 1.73
All $2.50 Paajamas, white
and fancy _ 2.17
All 3 for $1.09 Soft Col
lars,, now 3 for...__ 88c
I All 25c Linen Collar*, now 20c
CHRISTMAS NECKWEAR IN
BOXES
All $1.00 Silk Neckwear_ 88c
All $1.50 Silk Neekwear.... 1.29
*. 50c Spur Bow Ties, now.... 43c
| MEN’S UNDERWEAR
One lot Odd* and Ends,
light-weight wool Glaa
Itonbury two-piece Un- ,
derwehf; mostly large
sizes. Sold up to $3.00,
- now —. 1.39
AH other Underwear reduced.
50c Pure Silk Half Hose.... 43c
MEN’S SILK MUFFLERS
Were $1.50, now_ 1.29
Were $2.00, now_ 1.73
Were $3.00, now. 2.65
Were $2.00, now. 1.73
Were $2.50, now. 2.17 J
Were $3.50, now. 2.97 eg
MEN’S GLOVES
$5.00 and $6.00 Black S
Leather Driving Gaunt
lets, now . — 2.95
Men’s $2.00 Fleece Lined
Kid Gloves . 1.73
$3.50 Genuine Pigskin
Gloves, all sizes -. 2.95
One lot Men’s Blanket Bath
Aobes, formerly sold at
$8.00, $9.00 and $10.00,
now ..- 4.55 8
MEN’S J8BDBD ‘ T
Men's $5.00 Wool Sweat- *■
ers, now .-.. 4.27 i
CLOTHES FOR THE BOYS J
All $10.00 Suits and Over
coats, now ._... 7.SS
AH $12.60 Suits and Over
coats, now .... 10.61
Ail $16.00 Suits and Over
coats, now - 12.66
All $16.50 and $18.00
Suits, now - 14.65
Boys’ $12.50 Suits with one
long and one pair Knick
er Pants: sizes to 12
yean —. 7.66
Indian, Fireman and other
Play Suita, sold up to $8 IN
Bars’ $1.00 Hanes' Union
Suits, knee and ankle
length, now - 79c
Boys’ Part Wool Pull-Over
Sweaters, $1.50 grade,
now —--- 66c
Boys’ $3.00 Wool Sweaters,
now -- 2.66
Boys’ $5.00 Wool Sweaters,
now —- 3.96 •
Boys’ 26c Sport Hose, now 19c
Boys’ 60c Sport Hoee, now 43c
Boys’ 76c Blouse Waists.... 69c
Boys’ 85c Bell Blouse. 73c
Boys’ $1.00 Wool Caps.. 65c
Boys’ $1.00 and $1.25
Cowboy Gloves. 68c
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