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The ADVOCATE PAGE TWO Junis 20. I*»:»I T I ip EDITORIAL PAGE THE ADVOCATE PublLhed Every Saturday at Suita 312-313 Wacle.y H u.U .af. Portland. Ora. ATweter 2536 — Telephone» — t.Arfield <523 ................................. Editor and Publisher BEATRICE H. CANNADY....................... ............. tssislant Manager and Com pout or YANCY FRANKLIN................................ ............................ A antnbnting Editor WILLIAM PltXENS ............................. Society Editor and Reporter ROSALIE BIRD Health Editor DaNORVAL UNTHANK. M. D Love Editor NANCY LEE Y'oungar Set Editor Geneva Ivey —------------------------ --- CLIFFORD MITCHELL............. Columnists KITS REID. R ALP1I C CLDYE AND an ceI: 'h ie Year. »2.50; Si» Month», Subaciiplion Kalaa (Payable in Adv » 1 . 50 ; Throe Months. »1.00 Entered at Second-C.laaa Matter in die Post Oftue at Portland. Oregon. Linder the Act of 1912 champion of the Negro's rights WHERE TO BUY THE ADVOCATE able if the Negro paper stops, the very backbone of the race is threatened. make your Negro paper wait At the Advocate office. 212 Mac lea j and Don't wait and wait! Pay up your sub building. scriptions! Give the press your job Rutherford's Barber Shop. 340 W il* printing bring in some advertising liama avenue, in Footer’* Pool Hall. and support your paper as it supports The Elks building. 310 Williams you! avenue. PETER SALEM Medley Hotel Restaurant, Interstate Avenue (in Medley Hotel). Eriendship Pool H all Sixth, near On Wednesday. June 17, throughout the nation. Colored Americans ob Glisen (West Side). Holliday and Holliday, 125 North served "Peter Salem Day" Honoring the memory of one’s dead, tends to Sixth street. strengthen the respect for the race, of which the dead is a member. GAINING OR LOSING? W HICH: Peter Salem, a courageous Negro was one of the first to give “Are we gaining or losing out in soldier, his life America, in the battle of Portland?” This is the question asked Bunker for Hill during the Revolution by the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. in a circular mailed to its mem ary War. bership. Further along, the circular SUPPORT IT! asserts, “We must arouse TO SELF HELP." local branch of the N. A. A. C Assuming that the N. A. A. C. P. is P. The announces a public meeting for to sincere in its pronouncements, we rise morrow afternoon, at which time con to ask this question: “Why didn't the ditions effecting enomomic, social Association have The Advocate Print and other status the of the Negro will be ing Co. print the hand-bills ?” It is presented and discussed. the only print shop in town owned and a meeting is not only timely operated by Colored people— and pay but Such during economic ing a salary to Colored people. We struggle, it is this most strenuous imperative. The also had a letter from the local branch meeting should be largely supported. some time ago, requesting member It does not take one with exceptional ship fee. This stationery was also vision to see that the Negro is not printed by a white firm. A fter we had gaining, but on the other hand, is given a figure, said to have been with losing ground in Oregon. in 25c of the other quoted figures. Everyone who reads The Advocate knows that week after week, and year after year, our columns have devoted SYRACUSE LODGE NO. 1 themselves to N. A. A. C P. activities —locil and national—and only during kniglil« of Pythias the recent campaign for funds did we Meets every secund and make any charge and that was small, fourth Fridav e-«nings compared to the amount of space and in each month at the composition required. ELKS NEW HALL We feel that we have a right to Williams Avenue and ask this question, because both the McMillan St. editor and the associate manager of E. D. CANNADY, CC. The Advocate are members of the local branch are are financial there- j WYATT W. WILLI AMS, K. of R S. in and the editor is also a National officer. Everybody who reads The Advocate knows that the Advocate has made every effort through its columns to support the work of the Association when it was carrying out its program. On the other hand, when we were of the opinion that the Association was without its bounds, we did not hesi tate to say so. It is not the amount of money in volved but the principle that counts, and if the local branch of the N. A. A. C. P. means what is says, then it must set the example. MAKE IT FIRST The daily paper is paid for—cash on delivery; also are weekly and monthly magazines—the Negro weeklies (this one anyway) is paid for when the sub scriber feels like it—if he ever does The Negro press is the only depend- The Oldest Negro Business In Portland Is . . . . The Advocate Publishing Co- Published Every Saturday ¡or the Past Tuenty-Six Years! Publishers of “The Advocate’’—A 16-Pagr Newspaper In Two Sections! BEATRICE II. CANNADY, Manager G. FREEMAN BROTHERS TRANSFER Office Phone: BRoatiway 1885 430 HOYT STREET :: Portland, Oregon Residence Phone GArfield 8019—340 Tillamook Street Successors to E. Hichurdstm Hauuaue Transfer Holliday 8i Holliday Tontorial Parlors 125 NORTH SIXTH STREET :: P0KTI.AND, OREGON Equipped with the Very Latest, We Are In a Position to Care for Men, Women and Children Come—Let Ut Serve You! HOLLIDAY & IIOIXIDAY W IIO'S STEALING NOW ? Mrs. Lettura Henderaon was hostess at dinner at her home on Union Ave, last Tuesday evening, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Erank Stokes, of Spokane. Miss Nellie V. Ernnklin rcturn«*«l home front U. of O. last Saturday and is spending her summer vacation at the home of her parents, 1405 East Davis St. Among the younger art to partlel* pate in a luuaicale HpiUiaored l»y the music teachers of the city schools held last Monday afternoon ut the Neiyh luirs of Woodcraft Hull, were Little Miss Funic«* Mott, Victoria Caston ami Charlotte Morgan These youngsters were chosen for their uhility as must cians from a huge numbers. Kvery school entered Us choice III ths must cal fete. Mr. and Mrs. Joe l.illard, of thi ll. of ()., stoppisi over in Portland a couple of days an«l were the house - guests of Misses Turner at the family Miss Rosalie Bird, residente, 1201 K. Grant St. S atu r •81 Gantenbein Avenue day ti ght, June 111, the Turners enter The Advocate wishes to commend Phone MU ItiSti tained informally at a ns-eption in Bethel and Zion M. E. churches for 1 onor if their guests. Mr l.illard re- uniting during the summer months to cut down operating expenses. Let us Mr. and Mrs. Erank Stokes, of Spo turni d to the U. of O. campus, and hop«- that this tentative program will kane, and their two young daughters Mts. I illaitl left on Sumluy night to become permanent. arrive«! in Portland by motor on June visit relatives and friends in the East. 12 and remained until Wednesday as The Advocate acknowledges with the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. Miss Geneva Turner, co-ed at U. of grateful appreciation, invitations from I.. Reese, at their home on Union Ave. O. returned home for the summer's Alfred Benjamin and Ge«>rge Pope Mr. Stokes who is employed by the vacation on Erulay. June 12th. and is Benjamin, the former graduates June City of Spokane is on a six w«s-ks' with her parents, 1201 E. Grant St. 22 from the University of Michigan vacation going on to California and at Ann Arbcir, School of Education, Mexico. Mrs. Stokes is a sister of Misses Nellie and Alfreda Franklin assisted by Miss Etoise Hood en and the latter from the Ypsilanti High Mr. Hatcher, of S70 Garfield Ave. tertained Mr ami Mrs. Lillanl with of Detroit, Mich. Both are the sons an auto sightseeing trip on Sunday. of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H Benjamin, formerly of Portland. The Benjamins Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Glass were Miss llood was at the wheel of her have many friends in Portland who hosts to the meeting of the Rosebud own car. will be glad to know of the success Study Club. Wednesday, at their home which has attended these young men. in Alberta. Husbands of the members The Advocate congratulates them and I of this popular eluS were spevial wishes for them continued success. ' guests and the meeting marked the final one for the summer. . . — (itHirge Latimer entertained a group of young men at an indoor picnic ut his home in Kose City Park last Sun* day afternoon. (Seorgo Cannady was among the group. Mr. loitimer re cently returne«! from a trip Fast, atul hu«l much of interest along lines ret»« no ink and otherwise to discuss with the young men. Mr and Mrs. toitimer served their guests a tasty pic nie dinner. Miss Oxie Mott, a graduate in the June Class from Holliday (irammar School, was presenti'd a certificate of honor for not huving been absent or tardy a single Jay during the term. •— ■— -------------------------$ — BAPTISTS— Mount Olivet Baptist Church East Kir at and Schuyler St*. Rev 1. L Ciston. Minister Shiloh Baptist Church East 7th and Everett Sts. — EPISCOPALIAN— St. Phillips Mission Knott and Rodney Sts. Blaine Coles. Lay Reader — H O l’SE OF PRAYER— House of Prayer East 10th and Grant Sts Robert Searcie, Pastor — METHODIST— Bethel A. M E. Church Larrabee and MrMillen Sts Rev Daniel G. Hill J r. Minister First A M E. Zioa Church 417 Williams Ave Rev W. R. Lovell, Minister Bethel Church News Bethel By The Bridge On Larrabbee and McMillen Sts Rev D. G. Hill, Pastor Mjrgut'ile Griffith—Reporter Union services will be held at the Bethel Church Sunday morning, June 21. with Rev. W. R. Lovell officiating. Zion members will be our guests. Rev. Mr. Hill will preach Sunday night. The Joymakers Club met at the res idence of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin. Thia meeting was in the form of a party and the last for the year. The Bethelite Club met at the par sonage. Monday. ZION CHURCH NOIES The Joym akers' Club held a danc ing party Friday night at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Franklin. Mrs. Henrietta Marshall, of Buffalo St., is here on a brief business trip. In about six weeks she will join her husband in Ogden, Utah, where they are making their home. I Mrs. G<«>rgiu Harris, 422 Vancouver Ave., was hostess to the Yigalantes Club, Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Reed, of 040 Tibla-tts St., entertained Mr and Mrs. W. Bogle at dinner last Monday eve ning. A delicious three-course meal was served. Covers Were laid for seven. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Reynolds were hosts at breakfast last Monday for the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stokes and family. Mrs. Beatrice Cannady chaperoned a party of twelve young pt-ople out at Chaili- Redd's Cotton Club on Mon day night, where they enjoyed a de- h ious chicken dinner ami dancing The affair was in honor of Charles Raw I-n.- and George Cannady, recent graduates from Jefferson and Grant high sihool, respectively. Mrs. M Russell, for many years a resident of Portland, announces that she will return to her old home in Philadelphia to reside. Mrs. Russel will leave as soon as she completes ome business arrangem ents in con no tion with property holdings in the city. She will be greatly missi-d by a host of friends and especially in local church ami dub circles. Mrs. Russet is a gifted elocutionist and has been heard many tim«-s from the public platform. Prior to her departure, <he is sp .ding a few days with her old friend Mrs. Etta Ritter. Mrs. Thelma Flowers entertained Mr. and Mr- Frank Stokes with an The Annual Bazaar will be held on automobile sightseeing trip on last I-riday and Saturday, June 26 and 27. j Sunday, which took them to interest Sunday, June 2«, will be children's the city. day, when the day will be observed ing points about ---------o--------- with apropriate services. The third quarterly conference will Please Pay Your Subscription be held Sunday and Monday, July 5 and 6. "All strength unless dedicated to the By special request, another of Zion's famous barbecues will be held Satur weaker beromes destructive.”—Keith day, July 4. ALL DAY! After spending several weeks vis MRS. ZEPHA BAKER iting relatives and friends in as BEAUTICIAN many towns in California, Mrs. F. D. Specializing in Young returned home last Saturday All Lines of Beauty Work and is stopping with her daughter, C J Walker Toilet Goods Mrs. E. H. Hatcher at 870 Garfield Ave. Mrs. Young is looking fine and for sale reports having had a very enjoyable 3 Kt VI illiutiM Avts trip. She was the recipient of mig-h entertaining while away. M 1’rdock 1016 SOMFTHING NF.W IN’ THIS YOUTHFUL SILHOUETTE When we're about fourteen or fif teen. at that agr when the tilhourttt of childhood's frock i* just too Young and the line of older frtnrks i* ’ust to»» grown up. we take great de« light in something as different and smart and a* very new as the silhou ette of this (rOCll If is si,II si mpl e enough for our youthful figures and yet it has a decidedly chic Mare in the manner of which the two flounces of the skirt and caprlet are finished with rows and rows of close shirring It has a quaint sadi that ties in a how at the hark and the tiniest bow at the front of tire neck Crisp mull, colored dotted swiss, figure«! lawn or eyelet embroidery, which is so very popular, are suggested Fvrella Pattern No «LM8. Sites 12 to 40. ¿5 cents The Zion Club met Friday at the omplexion church. The club plana to hay# a •I day bazaar the latter part of the har ms month. 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