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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1917)
__ I The Monitor A Weekly Newspaper devoted to the civic, social and religious interests ' -of the Colored People of Nebraska and the West, with the desire to con tribute something to the general good and upbuilding of the community and of the race. Published Every Saturday. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter July 2. 1916, at the Poat Office at Omaha, Neb., under the act of March 3, 1879. ^ THE REV. JOHN ALBERT WILLIAMS, Editor and Publisher. Lucille Skaggs Edwards and William Garnett Haynes, Associate Edltora George Wells Parker, Contributing Editor. John D. Crawford. Business Manager. Fred C. Williams, Traveling Representative SUBSCRIPTION RATES, $1.90 PER YEAR Advertising Rates, 50 cents an Inch per Issue. Address, The Monitor, 1119 North Twenty-first street, Omaha. Telephone Webster 4243. A Prayer for the Flag By The Rt. Rov. Arthur L. Williams, S. T. D., Bishop of Nebraska. * \ ^ “Oh. Lord God Almighty, Who alone art the Giver of victory, bless, we pray Thee this Flag, which is the outward and visible symbol of the liberties of our beloved country. We ask that this, our Nation’s Flag, wherever it is carried, may never be associated with oppression or tyranny, or unfurled in a base or ignoble cause. May the principles of a free people and a free government, repre sented by it, be victorious in the world-wide war now raging, and may the day come when Peace shall be forever established and the Righteousness which exalteth a nation prevail upon the earth. These and all other things, for us and the whole world, we ask in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.” A HAPPY CHRISTMAS, RICHLY BLESSED We wish all our readers a very happy Christmas! We say “happy” rather than “merry-" advisedly, be cause merriment is so transient. It is associated with jollity and laughter; with frivolity and playfulness. Happi ' ness is less fleeting and more per manent than mirthfulness. It is not dependent upon sportiveness. It is . ather a state of contentedness and satisfaction which arises from the con sciousness of well-being or enjoyment of good of any kind, as peace, tran quility, comfort. These are days in which it is diffi cult to be merry. Sportiveness and frivolity seem strangely out of place. Gayety grates upon one’s nerves. Why ? Because one instinctively feels that these are WORK days, not PLAY days; that there is stem work before this nation and all the nations of the earth. But there is ample room for happi ness, the happiness which comes from the assurance that into this world has come ONE Who, despite the unruly wills and affections of sinful men which may retard the triumph of His reign, has introduced a power into human nature which will utlimately lift it to a plane of righteousness. This is the message of Christmas: “EMANUEL, GOD WITH US!” God gave His Son, the only begotten One from all eternity, to enter into human life through the gateway of human birth to redeem, restore and uplift mankind, linking all His chil dren of every race and clime together by a bond of love in universal brother hood. This is the Christmas message. It was for this purpose that God BE CAME man, that “the WORD was made Flesh and dwelt among us and we beheld Hk> glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and troth.” This is the FACT to which Christ mas bears witness. This explains the joy of Christmastide. And the more fully we grasp this truth and enter into His spirit of giving ourselves for the service of others the happier will cur Christmas be. But are we tempted to doubt the efficacy of the Incarnation, the great fact and mystery which Christmas at tests, to banish hatred, ill-will and bitterness, to uplift humanity and fraternize the world ? If so, do not yield to the temptation. Remember that despite the fact that strife and tumult prevail, and brother wars with brother; despite world-anguish and travail, and cruelty, greed and selfish ness, God’s plans and purposes have neither changed nor failed. The Christ mas evangel, “God with us,” is true and His Presence and Power and Pa tient, Pitying Love and Suffering will yet turn the hearts and wills of His disobedient children to Him in loving, cheerful, helpful service, and the world —yes, this war-torn, distracted, sor row-chastened world—will give back the song of the Christmas angels. Therefore sursum corda. Lift up your hearts. Above the din of cannon's roar and warfare’s strident cry may we catch the echo of that sweet song which filled the star-lit Judean sky and at tune our lives to that heavenly music that each in his place and station may help bring to pass that universal reign of peace and goodwill of which the angels sang when Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem of Judea. A Happy Christmas, richly blessed, we wish you one and all! OPEN THE NAVY This district wants six Colored men ■ to enlist as mess attendants in the navy. Up to the present they have been able to secure only three. This is a suggestive and significant fact. It is not that Colored men do not want to enlist in the navy. Several have offer ed their services only to be refused and told they were not wanted. Col ored men know that mess attendants ; and coal heavers are just as necessary and important as gunners and others. If they were allowed to enlist, just like other Americans in the navy, they would be willing to accept assignments as mess attendants, coal heavers, fire men or any other line of duty where they could be of service. They, how ever, resent, and rightfully resent, the undemocratic and un-American spirit which restricts them to only one line of service and ruthlessly pushes them aside. When the government opens the navy to general enlistment of Colored Americans there will be no dearth of men for mess attendants or any other line of honorable service. Open the navy! NOW FOR COLORED RED CROSS UNITS The Colored people, in common with 1 other American citizens, have respond ed most generously to the Christmas j call for membership in that splendid organization, which does so much for i humanity irrespective of race, creed or color, the American Red Cross. Our people are not only willing to give of their money, but they are willing to : give their services. The time is here and now for Colored Red Cross units. I We want them, need them and should ; have them. We are under the impres- j sion that the initial step has been [taken to organize such units to help nurse our soldiers. If it has not been j done, it should be done, and we believe will be. We demand for our people oppor tunity to serve our country in every branch of service for which they have ability to be trained and that is every branch. Having joined the American Red Cross, which makes no distinction in the distribution of its gracious work to those in need, there are many of our people willing to render service. To all such we hope speedy opportunity for such service will be given. WORTH THINKING ABOUT Here is an interesting thought we ran across the other day in an instruc tive article in the Independent by Ed ward Earl Purinton: “One of the quickest ways to rise in the world is to get close to the man at the top.” Think it over and see how much truth there is in this statement. Are you trying to get close to the man at the top, or are you satisfied to be with the man at the bottom 3 Your success is largely a matter of association and companionship. Do you prefer to associate with those from whom you can learn little or nothing of good, or with those from whom you may learn something worth while? “Get close to the man at the top.” Is this what you are trying to do in your given calling or occupation? Do not forget the date—Tuesday evening, January 1, 1918. The Louisi ana Warblers at St. John’s A. M. E. church, Eighteenth and Webster sts. Our Women and Children Conducted by Lucille Skaggs Edwards CHRISTMAS, 1917 When we think of all the agony in i Europe; when we look about us at hus bands, brothers, sons and sweethearts who are in cantonments or at sea or in France, we begin to wonder how we may find any Christmas cheer or how the celebration of the birth of Christ fits into all this sorrow, suffering and anxiety. Yet, when we reflect, it is at this season when our hope may be j fullest, our faith strongest. The Divine Love, which gave to the world Christ mas, is permitting these things to be that out of it all the greatest good may come. Love and beauty will be created and revived in the hearts of mankind. Love in its full strength shall drive from the world hatred, envy, prejudice, and bring equal rights, equal opportunity, just reward for toil, protection and freedom to all peoples. Through all the gloom, ’midst all the sorrow, and high above the cruel bat tlefields, the desolated homes, the suf fering and the bereaved, shines the ' Christmas star, as of old, telling its story of love of the Christ Child which will permeate the hatred, the lust, the i pride, the wickedness of men; love of the Father, who will yet bring Peace on Earth, Goodwill to Men. L. S. E. SKITS OF SOLOMON Santa Claus. Lots of folks say that there is no Santa Claus, but said folks have simply slipped the trolley of joy from the wires of make-believe. There is a Santa Claus. He is a little sawed off, hammered down, whiff of ani mated imagination, with a face that is mostly rouge and whiskers and a body that is mostly fat. He loves red clothes better than a Sam from a Georgia plantation. There was a time when the little old gent sported a sleigh and reindeers, but that was in the old days. Santa isn’t anything, if not up-to-date. When the world was small he could make it with the deers, but nowadays he has an auto racer that makes Dario Resta and his ma chine look like a toy when he gets started. Santa Claus is the patron saint of all the child world and parents are :is ambassadors. If it wasn’t for this liplomatic corps, the central govern ment would cave in and the little roly poly king of the Christmas tide would evaporate. The diplomatic corps is al- | ways on the job. It never seeks con quest nor indemnities, hence it never receives passports. It is a world where war is never known. No am- : bassador is ever struck from the rolls unless he has lost his imagination and ; j poured water upon the flames of joy. [ j Yet none need be stricken from the ist eternally. Unlike a finished prize j fighter and a wing broken ball player, j he can always come back. And he is j always welcomed back. Santa Claus rules and will rule un- j . ciiiiUien are gone. : FUNNY S. H. DUDLEY COMING Is With Dave (“Snuffy”) Marion ant “The World of Frolics" at the Popular Gayety Next Week. Many theatrical patrons consider S. I. Dudley, chief comic with Dave larion’s own show, which comes t< he popular Gayety theater week ... S. H. DUDLEY, Formerly with “The Smart Set," ■omes to the Gayety Saturday for Christmas week. darting Saturday matinee, December 22, the peer of Bert Williams, the most famous of all Colored comedians. Mr. Dudley won a world of admirers when he starred in “The Smart Set.’’ The fact that Dudley is even con sidered with Williams, who has a world-wide reputation, is proof suffi cient that he is a performer of more than ordinary ability, and this opinion is borne out once you have seen this funny Negro. His scene with the famous donkey is one of the funniest bits ever seen on any stage and stamps Dudley as a creator and not an imitator. His char acter is a faithful presentation of the small town darkey, with his eccentrici ties and funny mannerisms, without stooping to buffoonry. Dudley has several funny scenes with Marion in “The Second Edition of the World of Frolics,” which is the name of the offering, and his several musical offerings, which he composed himself, are gems of melody. The Gayety’s popular scale of prices will prevail. Matinee every day. The Sunday matinee and the Christmas Day matinee starts at 3 o'clock. PEASE-BLACK COMPANY INVITE INSPECTION OF CHRISTMAS STOCK A few months ago two well known gents’ furnishing firms, the Pease company and Black the Hatter, united under the new firm name of the Pease Black company. Their store is located r.t 1417 Famam street. Pease and Black worked well in sin- j gle harness, each being a thorough- j bred of high pedigree. Naturally, I therefore, as a team they attract ad- j miration and attention. They have an elegant gents’ furnishing store, well I stocked with beautiful ties, shirts of the latest material and pattern, hats, caps, gloves, handkerchiefs, collars, canes, cuff links, and, in short, every thing in that line that a man may need. Prices, too, are reasonable. You are invited to inspect their stock of Christmas goods and become a regular customer. 1 >EASE-IILACK COM PAN Y, 1417 Famam Street. .••••■a• •aaaaaaoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaMaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa sT * DON’T FORGET j Hubby Would Feel LiKe a j Fish Ont of Water Without a j Good Supply of Cigars For Christmas You need have no reluctance j about making a gift of thecigars we sell, for you cannot for the price get better and more satis factory cigar value and quantity than we give you here. We carry the largest line of Cigars, Pipes, Tobaccos and Smoking articles in the city. The place you should select your gifts for men. H. BESELIN & SON 1405 Douglas Street. DON’T DELAY The whole store is astir with the Christ mas spirit. With complete stocks at modest prices. We are ready to serve you in every way. Store Open Until 9 F. M. Brandeis Stores !_ li .. tZImUDmZIIImlZImoJ ;*.X**X~X~X**X*«X**X~X**X**X**>*X"X* I A HUMMER! f Wait for It y Y The Ever Ready Boys and Girls £ £ In j | „Tell Your Wife” I :• ❖ A Farce in Three Acts ❖ I I - I MECCA HALL | 1* 24th and Grant Sts. ! FRIDAY EVENING, DEC. 28 | Good Music. Admission 25c £ Thompson, Belden & Co. II si The Fashion Center for Women = l Established 1886 I 5 nu.iHunuiiiuiiniiuiJHUuu jinuun4.mi.umwi hhiiuhhhuw. im „ ,|,|„|.|||.. ” | 9-N CHRISTMAS EVE BALL AT ALAMO HALL MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Given Hy PERKINS’ SAXAPHONE JAZZ BAND All are cordially invited to spread joy with us. You will have a mighty fine time dancing to the pure jazz, the syncopated jazz, the real jazz. T. H. 1 erkins, Manager. Charley Harrold, Secy.-Treas. ; Admission 35 Cents. J. Frank Terry, Director. I ^ n _ l _ I P m J nr1 ' y 1 6 CUMING STREET llUlCi burning Comfortable Rooms—Reasonable Rates | Douglas 24GG D. G. Russell, Proprietor juiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiMiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiriiiimmiiimiiiiiiiiiimig j Merry Christmas To You All! | E Our Trade is Growing Among (he Colored People Who are E E Pleased With Our Goods and Prices. We are agents for Marcus Ruben’s Waiters and Cooks’ = = Outfits. | PALACE CLOTHING CO. 1 E S. E. Corner 11th and Douglas Streets. = — nc Gbee-Hunter Undertaking 5 Company WSM LICENSED EMBALMERS ['* Funeral Home N. W. Corner G. WADE OBEE 27th and Parker Sts. NAT. HUNTER \ Oldest Colored Under- Secy.-Treas. I taker in Omaha. PHONE WEBTER 816 Res. 2212 N. 58th Ave. % Phone Web. 4740 [ WE DO OUR OWN WORK and Guarantee It to be the Best That Can be Had and at the Most Reasonable Prices. 'J For Cash or Secured Insurance. Crep? Cloth Casket, Auto Hearse, 7-Passenger Car, Robe and Embalming ,$75 % Crepe Cloth Casket, Dead Wagon, Carriage, Embalming, $50 /. J. H. WAKEFIELD, MGR. SOUTH OMAHA BRANCH 4430 South 16th St. Phone South 2614 If You Cannot Get Mr. Wakefield, Call Main Office, Webster 816. Council Bluffs Calls Answered Promptly. Why Not Give Us Your Business. Our Fast Auto Service Will Bring Us to Your Door In 30 Minutes. I Largest and finest chapel and parlors In the city. Free auto to parlors rnd casket factory for family. If you need advice or » friend, call on us. Always open. King, and ring again, until you get u.s.Webster 816. If you cannot get the parlors, call Hunter's residence, Webster 4740. Credit Cheerfully Extended to All Worthy. We belong to the Masons, K. of P.'s, U. 13. F.’s and Tabors. A Church Where All Are Welcome Services Sunday School, 10 a. m. Preaching, 11 a. m., 8 p. m. League, 6:30 p. m. Florence P. Leavitt Club, Mon May afternoon. Prayer Meeting, Wednesday Evening. —- W. II. M. S. Thursday Afternoon GROVE METHODIST CHI RCH Lad,rt;’ Ald; Fnday AU' rnoon 22nd and Seward Sts., Omaha, Neb. PJ?!*mit Res. ]f>28 N. 22nd. Web. 5003 i •ihimiih Tifni—iBi ... . . n. ni imu—n——r. ,'--i>ri i tr i i'i>u»iii j - Keep L'eter Away From the Telephone ft' ny e; of telephone “trouble" occur because water if rot.. nth-brush or a mop dampens the telephone v.It.: •. 1 ,ir the floor. An ii Irellu or a wet coat left where they will come In contact • ih the telephone cords, may put your service out of order. The telephone cords must be kept dry. t