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PAGE EIGHT Robert Hayden Scores In Gardner’s New Play A large and appreciative audi ence filled the auditorium of Lucy Thurman YWCA Monday. May 2- to view Willard Leon Gardner! play, "Booker T. Washington." The play, which was dedicated to the Hooker T Washington Trade rssoelatlon, dramatized the life of the great educator, the late Or. Hooker T. Washington, of Tuskegee Institute. In Title Role Robert Hayden. In the title role, proved himself an artist of out s audlng dramatic ability, and won the en'huslastlc applause of the appreciative audience. Hayden was especially tiiumphant In three of the scenes The first which deeply ’moved the audience was the one In which Booker Washington traveled front his cabin home to Hampton Institute, where he cleaned class rooms and scrubbed floots, before he was admitted to the in«tl*u?lon. Another impressive scene was itaat in which Washington, as a fu dent in Wayland seminary. Wash- j Jngton. P. C. so impressed Senator B. K. Bruce with h s ability, that the Senator Invited him to become a political student under his tute lage. Th<> crowning scene in the play was the one in which Booker Wash ington, a former 'lave boy. pre sented his famous ' otton Expo-1 sition speech in Atlanta. Ga It was In this masterpiece tha’ the educa tor declared that the Negro's hand, as well as his mind, should be de- 1 veloped. Hayden »ai supported by an ex- j cellent cast, among whom were! Ruth Webb, the registrar at Hamp ton. who made him scrub the floor: i Frank Davis, a fii*nd of Senator Bruce; Nimrod Carney, as Gen-1 eral Armstrong, a friend and source of Inspiration to Booker Washing- , ton. Bessie Zanipty. "ho placed the ( part of Booker T. Washington's mo-j titer. McKinley Wilson, as I'ncle J.>e; ami George Higgins, as Govt r- j n r Ballot k. Others in thP cast were: .iohn 1 corner > Cocktail Bar 2 DIFFERENT SHOWS 12! 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So don't expect to find \ *h* lttuo aisrt' e "'fa* ye»*» °* \ II jgjfl ■M; tapr you feeling marvelously refreshed. it in *wy other beer. Take a tip from \ »nd RUe !un*T' u . V *on \ Because it's lighter! If* brighter! It's smart America. When year step out, pats . t g°P u bmk-bodied, not OR " f *. » m * \ W' vs ~ "iSijUt *' f ■ jjjyLr^w \ Ittioiisrh th«> Itrltle and groom, little flower girl'. bridesmaids and all that goes with a real wedding are shown here, yet this Is not n real but a mock marriage ceremony, which look place at John Wesley AMU Zion church, Beechwond mttl Moore place, on llte evening of Mac If*. \ large audience was Frazier. Isaac Renfro. Rosa Reid. Mary Taylor, Helen Brock, Mae Howard, Phyllis Roberts, Ted Walker, Mary Williams, Ralph «'uz >rt. Blanche Sloan. Dcponsclle Cazort, John Wilson, and Gladys Mills, commentator. Between the scenes Paul Ken neth Holt rrt irrd st>me of his own poems, ono hetng ‘The Stars And Strip*«” which was in keeping w ith Book* r T. Washington's life. Advertise In The Detroit Tribune present. Reading from left to rlghl In (lie picture, arc (top raw) Mrs. M. 1.. Jenkins. Mrs. Jeff Miles. Jeff Miles. Miss Jessie Moreland, Samuel Klootl. Iln, Hillard. Serond row Mrs. Leroy Slmrll, Mrs. Susie t ook, Mrs. Geneva Hawshaw. Mrs. Julia t rltx, Mr. Farmer. Mrs. .Ittliu Jackson, J. Jackson. Mrs, Federal Music Project Presents All-American Orchastral Works NKW YORK—(By Carl Diton for AM*)—The National Association of Negro Musicians probably lias tlw» distinction of being the only Negro association ro-operat Ing in any with musical events that are to rake plare in the near tntnre in ronnectlon with the New York World's fair. Monday evening at Carnegie ball an All-Anierb an concert of orches tral u ’rks was presented by the Fedet al Mnsii project of New York City, compositions of symphonic proportions by Aaron Copland. Walter I'iston, Hoy Harris. Rani N'otdtff and William Schumnn made up the list. The works were excellently chosen, at least front a I standpoint of musical form, for they w( re not in tlie slightest tedious to listen to DIGGS (Continued from page 1) a- those not equipped with elec tric lights, running water, inside toilets, or which may have inade quate cellar drains, defective plumbing, inside rooms wi'h no windows, improper exits or defec tive stairways. 1* «tK h houses were not brought up to standard within two years, thrv w-'iid ]i«fed as "unlawful dwe! !r,gs Only 111 standard The i said that a sinvey of THE DETROIT TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, MAY 27. 1939 Just A Mock Wedding In A Play Louis,. Ford. Front row—Amle Bowie, Kosetln Dixon. Patricia McAccary, Jean Duckett, Lata lin Abenathy, Janette Itndri, Marie Triimbiill. Mrs. l.eann Other, organist; and Mrs. May me Smith. Mrs. Leroy Sin ril-and Mrs. Louise Ford were sponsors. 2S blocks on the Hast Side of De troit, bounded by Dequindre, Has tings, Maple and Fort streets, showed n total of 1,296 sub-stand ard dwellings and only 411 (hat could be considered standard. There is five times as much crime, in this area, according to Senator Diggs, as In a normal area, anil 15 times as many criminals. He also pointed out that there Is ]d times as much tuberculosis as in normal areas, three times as much pneumonia, six limp as much infantile paralysis. (.o»erns Construction The Diggs hill amends the State Housing Code of 1017 which gov erns the construction of dwellings from tlte standpoint of sanitation and ft re safely. As amended. Ms regulation for multiple dwellings, hotels and apartment houses would sfply throughout the state, in both populated and rural areas. Concerning single homes and two-familv flats, the amended leg islation would apply in all cities of lofi.ooo or more, and in cities of in,Odd or more if the local legisla tion body voted to come under the provisions of the act. The Introduction of the amend ment to the Slate Housing Code comes as a result of an investiga tion made by a committee, of which Senator Diggs was chairman, two years ago. AFTER PARK Revelry In The Night Spots By Kim J. Cowans l*rry Chism, scat scribbler who Is regular and imaginative, is smiling broadly... .No longer will Brer Larry chant the low-moan ing chords about the sweet little gals met in his scurrying about the time to dig up Information concerning the activities in the field of entertainment.... Did you ask why*. .. .Well, Larry has done gone and got hitched.... Yes sir. lie's tied down tighter than a hatch on a tramp steamer to a lit tle girl who answers to the name of Juanita. The marriage occurred two weeks ago. Now that Larry is hitched, per haps he will avail himself of my w isdom, gained In long years of ex perience.... For instance, when he remains out all night. Just tell tlie little woman that he had to go to Chicago, New York, or some other faraway place, to "cover” a story for the sheet Or that he was slapped in the calaboose while In vestigating a murder . . . One lie is just as good as another, provid ing you can make it stick, Larry.. But don't get caught But Arline Sutton, personality girl at Karl Walton's Studio Club, has stated emphatically that she would not be fooled by sm/i she nanigans.... But Arline is a smart girl who has a eharming voice, nod perhaps she would usr that soothe jaded nerves- as she does for the patrons of the Studio.... Hollo S. Vest hoarded a train last week and rattled off to Mansfield. Ohio, to see the wife and family., where they ate spending the sum mer months with Mrs. Vest's moth er.... Ixds Peterson will leave Fri day fo* St Umls.... Lois, H clever li'tle designer Is the wife of Jim my Peterson, tiny dancer who has jusi returned from an engagement m Toronto.... Joe (Little Ziggie) Johnson is in Chit ago, but he con tinues making telephone rails to Detroit ... I Whet lock (Rvp) Mitchell, Hugh Gnsklll, .llnimy Me A fee, and Homrr Gaines will hiotor down to Homer'* parents’ home in Madison, Ind., to spend the holidays.... It was good feting by Robert Hayden and Nim rod t'arney of Willard I,eon Gard ner's "Hooker T. Washington" drama Monday night In I.ucy Thur- 1 mail YWi’A . . . Both young men I have been complimented by those I who saw the play....And Gardner! lias come In for his share of the j applause.... J>on Hedmnn will he at the Gray stone Monday night to play for the Andrew If. <Jap) Sneed and Wilson (Stut z t Anderson dance. Don has surrounded himself with , a fine group of musicians, and. ar- j cording to reports from the East. It is the best outfit Won has had In many moons Duck Collins, member of Leßoy Smith's orchestra, is a camera fan ....J)uol> has three on hand, and will soon buy another.... And his work is good Speaking of I^eßoy Smith calls to mind that he will furnish the music for the Trojan Club's moonlight Dannv Carter will tell you more about that in an adjacent column. And you’ll also find something about a dance to he glr en by the Central Motor I 'tty Ten- FOR YOUR MEMORIAL DAY" POULTRY AND FISH GO TO OR CALL Brewster City Poultry And Fish Marhet * . 3135 HASTINGS Prompt Delivery A Ar Service Claude Semui, Proprietor * Q TE. 1-0003 ALPHA PHI ALPHA I PRESENTS „ “A Men’s Slyle Stow” AND n ante SATURDAY JUNE 3 930 P.M. MACCABEES BALLROOM Woodward at Putman Music by Glostcr Current's Nightingales ADMISSION ADVANCE SALE .60 DOOR .75 V ij nia club at Mayfnlr ballroom Memorial Day... .Lillian Burch, one of the better tennis players In the city, is authority for the Infor mation I'm handing to y0u.... Lillian was In the other day to fell me about the dar.ee... .and also about the various tfnnla tourna ments A men’s style show!.... Well, that's what members of Alpha Phi Alpha have on the calendar for June .1 at Maccabeea ballroom.... I want to tie among those present to see what the boys will wear during the summer months. Clus ter Current will furnish the mu sic “Swings” H O Mli -^M B. ■ B ■VmH |Aj|| l.eroy Smith, whose popular orchestra, will furnish music for the unnunl “moonlight" lake ride, to he sponsored .Monday, June n. liy the Trojan elnh. Trojans Will Open Summer Season With Moonlight Boat Ride By Danny < arter The oul-door summer season will i officially open Monday night Junej f>, when all sepia Detroit will "moonlight" with the Trojan club. 1 on the palatial Steamer, Colum- j bin. The steamer's spacious ballroom.: gayly-colored deck chairs, statej rooms and lounge will all com-1 bine to assure each guest enjoy ment and fun In plenty, • I The suave and silky rhythm of Leroy Smith and his musical aggre gation will supply music in the "moonlight" manner. As most folk know, Mr. Smith is a musician who Jtas long been in the national Mine light. His hand smoothly plays the hand-holder's way, or swings in the jitterbug style. - The Trojans, after five years of organization, have succeeded In Its alms to foster chic, social and educational activities. Due credit must go to its president, Charles Brown. The other six Trojans in clude Art. I„ Officer, vice presi dent: Robert M. Middleton, trea surer; t’harles Smith, Mack Ellis, and Harold Crosby. The Trojans, aside from their contributions to local worthy caus es, presented s season or two ago the musical comedy, "Frankie And Johnnie'’ at McCollester hall, which received great commendation. Be sure to make reservations for the Trojan's "moonlight" on the Steamer Columbia. June , r >. 2146 St. Antoine Street, Corner Colombia—Clifford J AKA $ To Stage Three-Act Play June 9th Robert Hayden In Lead Role Os Vehicle Intrigue, romance and mystery are oomblued to make "The Dark Tower,” a melodrama In Ihree acta, which will he presented by mem bers of the local A. K. A. sorority on the evening of June 2. at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Frances Calloway, In the leading feminine role of Jessica Wells, is a promis ing actress, fresh and new to De troit audiences. Mrs. Calloway is ably supported by Robert Hayden, as Damon Wells, her brother. Mr. Hayden Is like wise directing the play. Mrs. Geraldine Bledsoe takes the part of Martha Temple. Jessica Well's aunt. Nimrod Carney, as Stanley Vance, is Jessica’s hus band. Her close friends, Dr. Ken dall and Daphne Martin, are played by George Higgins and Jessie Car rington, respectively. Betty Cain is seen In the role of Hattie, the Housekeeper. Ralph Cazort plays the part of Barry Jones, and John Frazier takes the part of Ben Weston. Humor Is added by Pasty Dowl ing, whose part Is played by Yvonne Lucas. McKinley Wilson Is the detective. “Run Little Children” Starts Second Year At Hollywood House HOLLYWOOD—(A N P)—"Run Little Children,” Hnll Johnson's spectacular folk drama-musical, hns opened at the Hollywood Playhouse for what promises to be the start of its second year’s run. Officials of the Hollywood cham ber of commerce and scores or screen celebrities were present to pay tribute to the federal theatre’s great hit production. "Run, Little Chlllun" holds the all-time national record for FTP plays with 21.1 performances hav ing been played at the downtown Mayan theatre, attended by 300,- 000 patrons. The cast of gifted Negro actors, singers and dancers includes Jess Lee Brooks. Florenc e O'Brine, Ruby Klzy, Edward Thompson, Gertrude Saunders, t'leo Desmond, Arthur Ray and Roy Glenn, principals: Carlyle Scott's might chorus of FMP singers and Janet Collins, who leads a troupe of dancers In the or giastic New Day Pilgrim cult sequence. Clarance Muse directed the piece. PRE-HOLIDAY DANCE & OPENING of the Beautiful Graystone Gardens —featuring— 'TrP'V'-': r \ * *hi ■nfl DON REDMAN And Hi» Orchestra MONDAY* MAY* 29th Advance Sale Ticketi -70 c; Door 85c Dancing 9 until 3:30 a. m. Memorial Day Matinee Dance —By The— THE CENTRAL MOTOR CITY TENNIS CLUB SUNDAY AFTERNOON, MAY 28 FROM 1 TO 7 P. M. AT Mayfair -• Ball -- Room WOODWARD at WATSON Sl( BT MATTHEW RUCKER AND HIS SPIRITS OF SWING Big Jitter Bug Contest Si»QO la Cash Prise* Come Oal! Meet the t’hamploa Jitter Bur* aaJ Teaals Players TICKETSi ADVANCE AT DOOR 1 Clipping! moM the 'Big ApplJ By Mill*. Lovett and bB Billy Roarh | The J. O. Garrett constr ue M company, directed by J. qJH and brother William Garrett,H gether with the assistance of tfl secretary. Miss Alma Penn |H Just completed renovation* O {K Lincoln apartments totaled H 2269 Seventh avenue. The*? ments were furnished with K latest modern Improvements, H upon completion, they were real with select tenants. H The biggest thing in Harlenfl the present time seems to be th«H juvenntlons of several night ipl Small's Paradise. The Hrlttwfl Yeah Man’s Club, anti the Vlctfl are plugging away at a mld-l son pace. All are In rcadiuessH the World's Fair visitors, the Lenox and Seventh *v«H fronts. Sa In the swank Sugar-Hill tlon where the who’s who of H sepia Blue Book mingle, wc H 721 Club, La Mar Chcrri, man's and Eddie's niters, their greatly numbered p*;rH with the best of entertainment H services. S The local baseball season A start with a Fourth of July with a double header, between (H teams, and will take plate ill Yankee Stadium. The fust J of the season will take glare jfl 4. with the Baltimore Elite Giil playing the Cuban Stats andfl Philadelphia Stars meeting York Black Yankees. 11 Several new comers will he fl hihltcd to local fans who hire posing records, on team* have previously played m In sympathy with the recent fl struction o fthe St. Martin* rhufl by fire, several benefits have bfl given which were successful ■ rendering great financial aid, the pastor appreciates rnopsH tion of the public. 9 HI Ho Detroit's beautiful All Penn of J. O. Garrett A- ft*, plifl hitting.... Billy King bedded st fl Columbia Medical Centrrat l(fl street snd Broadway, and will predate a line fro nthis friefl limnty laaticeford doing a rsfl city house at the Appotto—lfl Three Rhythm Dandies Court 1J Carter. Nora Le* King and ■ Williams-*- heard on the Msfl Bowes program May is have bfl flooded with requests for pbotfl and will have a return en(tfl ment at some future <iale....H Williams Is a Detroit lad. a rrfl pianist who is familiar to all cats st the Musician's rluh. J 9th Annual 1 TH 4 BE EXHIBIT A ■ -Sponsored by the— a Booker T. Washington TradeH Association 1 —and— I Ibctrolt Housewives l.engse ■ Forest CJuh Jane 12-Ha