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LINCOLN, NEBRASKA, DEPARTMENT Succeeding: “THE REVIEW” „ .. , „ . 22S South 10th Street.—Telephones: L-5550 and L-4302 TRAGO T. McWILLIAMS, Editor and Business Manager , soutn lutn atreei p_, * V- - LINCOLN NEWS IN BRIEF ---- — Rev. G. W. Jones ot Kansas has I been appointed to the pastorate of the A. M. E. church here for the balance, of the ensuing year, having arrived on the field last week. Dr. E.R. Vaughn of Western univer sity, Kansas City, Kas„ was in the city several days the past week. He lectured to a fair sized crowd at the A. M. E. church Thanksgiving night. Little Claudtna Shipman made quite a bit when she appeared on the stage in a vaudeville act with a whltb company at the Orpheum last week. Rev. H. W. Botts was in Omaha this week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bowen, on last Friday, a fine baby boy. Mother and babe are reported doing well. Mrs. Lizzie Reid has improved suf ficiently to return to work Monday. Mrs. E. A. West, mother of Messrs. John Z. and J. T. Wright, is reported to be quite feeble. Mrs. Della Alexander is able to be up and around the house. At Mt. Zion Baptist church on Thanksgiving day there was preach ing in the forenoon, dinner served during the balance of the day, and a program at night, given under the under the management of Mrs. A Grant, which was enjoyed. The serv ices. dinner and program were a big success, being well attended. The services were favorably attend ed last Sunday at Mt. Zion. The pas tor preached morning and night The Sunday school was welt attended also. The B. Y. P. P. rendered a Bhort pro gram. The day was dark and gloomy, but the faithful few found their way to the church. Next Sunday’s services at Mt. Zion Baptist church: Covenant meeting at 11 a. m. ; Sunday school at 12:30; B. Y. P. U. at 6:30; preaching and communion at night. Public in vited at all times. Messrs. Mason of Nebraska Oity, Thomas of Fremont and P. Murry of Omaha were in the city last Tuesday, being initiated into the Masonic lodge. Mr. and Mrs. D. Nichols entertained ’friends at dinner Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Henry Crews returned home from Excelsior Springs Saturday and is very much improved in health. Mr. Harrison Miller, who recently returned from an extended trip in western Canada, is contemplating en tering business in Lincoln. Mr. R. N. Young, William Woods and T. T. McWilliams spent last Sun day in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Walter L. Seals spent Thanksgiving day in Lincoln visiting Mr. and Mrs, L. P. Gates. Hare you seen the beautiful Shrine lamps on display at Quality Lunch Car? They will make an excellent Christmas gift. Get your order in early. The camel fez, and all. * Mr. Jack Galbreth, one of the pro prietors of the Dunbar Cafe, is still confined to his home, although he is muqh improved. Mr. Earl Davis came down from Omaha to spend Thanksgiving with his family. The Kensington club will give a dance in Walsh’s hall on December 25. Don’t forget the date. the Korryn table The glare of the bright lights; the sift, well modulated harmony of an orchestra that does not “murder’’ music; the gay costumes of ladies; the red fez of the nobles; the white fez of the Daughters of Tsis; the great repast prepared by the master hand and brain of Noble Haynes, a chef of whom Islam Temple may well be proud; the perfect service; and last, but not least, the artistic arrangement and decorations of tables and drapery in the banquet hail of our Mystic Shrine, still linger in the mind of the Scribe. Four hundred guests were seated and served. Men "who had joined caravans and had crossed the burning sands together, as well as some of the sons of the desert, with their guests enjoyed a great time. Omaha. Hastings, Grand Island, Fre mont, Fairbury all were represented. Gentle ‘reader, we wish you could have been with us. For to us, the fol lowers of Allah, the partaking of our hospitality is a matter of binding friendship. To our friends we^ay come again. To the absent we say, at our next reunion, come with us and we will do you good. I turn from these pleasant reminis cences to the further consideration of the legality of “Negro Masonry” so called. In quoting from the records of the state of Washington for 1897. we read as follows; “That they include many of the best men among our colored fellow citi zens, and that their contributions to 9 Masonic literature are creditable, and in some instances notable." Particular contributions to Masonic literature are: ‘History of Freemasonry Among i Negroes in North America," by Win. I H. Grimshaw. "Negro Mason in Equity.” by Sam uel W Clark. “Prince Hall and His Followers,” by George W. Crawford. Grimshaw is connected with the 1'nited States Congressional Library j at Washington. D. C.. and Is a past grand master of the grand lodge at ■ that place. Clark was at one time grand master* of Ohio and has been dead for many years. Crawford is n i lawyer and a graduate of Yale uni - versity. Our white brethren have added sev eral other objections against the “res ularity" of the Prince Hal) Craft, which, for want of space, precludes discussion in complete detail. How ever, an enumeration of them will prove of interest. 1. Inferiority, socially and morally. (?) 2. 11 regularity in the career o< African lodge. (?) 3. Ritualistic changes. <?i 4. Ritualistic qualifications. (? 5. The invalidity of the warrant of African lodge. (?) 6. The alleged surrender of the in herent rights and powers of the col ored grand lodges that organized the national grand lodge of North America in 1848. The crime of “ritualistic changes” has been charged against the colored brethreu, yet records prove that inno vations in the ritual are chargeable • "atns* tlie whites as well. The grand lodge of Kentucky at one time (and perhaps even now Included “Negro woman” in its obligation. In 1869 the grand lodge of Delaware incorporated ace proscription In its obligation. Grand masters are wont to go into ecstasies over the fact that Free masonry knows no race, creed or color (except black . How meaningless are such rhapsodies, when one ponders such legal enactments and decision handed down by grand masters in cer tain sections of this great republic. Only last year (1918 Grand Master Orin S. Ware of Kentucky handed down the opinion: “Held, that a lodge cannot receive a petition from a man one eighth to one-sixteenth Negro.” i We presume the custom now to tie -that prospective petitioners must fttr ;nish certified documents aB to their ancestry before they can he voted upon. Like the ghost of Ranquo. the Negro will not do*vn. In closing this already lengthy ar tide. I venture to add that the Negro Is in the limelight, or spotlight, and he is rapidly making racial progress. 1 guess that Mr. Roosevelt’s saying, ‘Step lightly and carry a big stick,” is very applicable to us. THE SCRIBE. * __ \N\W >CEMF\T There will be an important meeting of the N. A. A. C. P. at the Newman M. E. church Monday, December 6. A fine program has been arranged. Everyone Is urged to be present. WILLIAM WOODS. President MRS. O. W. FERGUSON Secretary. ( AMP FIHF (illil.S The Akeyuhapi Camp Fire Girls, chaperoned by their guardian. Mrs. O. W. Ferguson, hiked to the Orthopedic Hospital and Dependent Home on last Friday. They carried a large bag of fruit for the colored children, with whom they spent the day. At Xmas time the girls plan to do something for the same children. The Akeyuhapi Camp Fire Girls will meet next Wednesday at the resi dence of their guardian. Mrs. O. W. Ferguson, 1901 U street. LE JULIUS SNEEZEK_-__ ____ • c.V-V'.HfcRt' '-A' . fOIK1 WID PAT /vHISTLE h VA SEEM TCR BE I HEPPV, 60in> I P(MM DA STREET'[ ---5 I OUGHT TO AH-HA- A BAfcG f 6E! WE HAVE \% HEGOlfvr ~ MLL X A NEW 6A#y TA STAV Pj GULbb AT OUR HOUSE!- SO! / 1 \ i A Girlless ; System ! \ | Bt t. b. alderson eeooccooeceg^ccccocoocooc ((£). 1920. Western Newspaper Union.) “Discharge all the female employ ees," exclaimed old Hugh Bertrand, and he stood stock still viewing hi* employer, Mark Seaton, with the sture •f a startled and perplexed maij. ‘That is the order,” answered the latter tersely, "and it is to be put In effect within a week." Hugh Bertrand made no reply. He was an under superintendent of the town plant devoted to the manufac- | ture of loese-leaf devices, where he had been employed for many years. Within the previous month Mark Sen ton had purchased the business from Its original owners. Bertrand had heard that the new proprietor was a tyre and a • disciplinarian and antici pated trouble. He decided to make a suggestion for the general good. In a little speech to his fellow employee* a week before the arrival of Seaton, he said: “We are a happy, contented group of friends and have got accustomed to easy, comfortable ways In our labors here, but the world moves and we want to adjust ourselves to its prog ress. The new management will prob ably Install a time clock and a system of penalties for late comers and make considerable alterations In general methods. Let everyone seek adjust ment to the conditions. If we follow this sensible course there need be no disturbing friction.” “I can't understand what Mr. Sea ton is driving at. ‘Discharge the fe male employees.' Why, that simply overturns the efficiency of the whole business," seriously reflected Bert rand. His daughter Grace, was In charge of one of the departments, and to her he disclosed the situation. She looked grave and troubled. "I heard that Mr. Seaton was what is called a woman hater before he came here." she said. "Only a few days ago. a friend told rne that he overheard Mr. Seaton telling a vi» itjng friend that he did not believe In keeping women around. He said all they thought of was face powder, hair dressing and vanity. I fancy he myst have been crossed In love, father." “I don't know,” answered Bertrand gloomily, “hut he.can’t be human not i to see that the feminine part of our help elevates our men workers, has i refined them to a degree and has made work actually agreeable. I don't know ; how it may he In the city where the help Is constantly changing, but here j we are like a family, well brought up together. It was followed out and the gtrl less system duly inaugurated. There was a parting of lovers, of sisters— even of husbands and wives, for In some instances whole families had worked together. The places of the girls and women were filled mainly now by boys and young men. The old male employees were dissatisfied at the new arrangement. The pleasant noon hours In agreeable, harmonious company gave way to a dull, unevent ful resting period. Grace Bertrand came In close con tact with Mr. Seaton because of the fact that she had always headed the girl employees as a sort of leader. Many went to work In other towns, and It was her province to visit Sea ton and secure recommendation for them. It somewhat softened his hard nature to realize the helpful, unselfish nature of the businesslike, sensible young girl, who expressed no overt criticism as to his drastic exaction, but still made him feel that he was the means of causing confusion, and In some cases distress in scattering a community of girls who had led s safe, happy life under the old menage. Within a month there brooded over the plant a sense of disruption and discontent that Seaton could not help but notice. Many of the expert work ers, fearing other changes and Infested with a sense of Instability, resigned to seek new employment. Nobody liked the new proprietor, and he felt It. Several tiroes when he met Grace on the street he engaged her In apparent ly casual conversation, hut gradually brought It about to the labor situation, and the results «f the Innovation he had made. The girl attracted him— , he felt' the Influence of new view- ! points. Secretly he wished he had consulted her before he made the change that he plainly discerned was not beneficial to the general group. In a money wjiv too, there was a palpable retrogression. One morning Grace Bertrand be came the heroine of the town. Her father out of friendship nnd sympathy had taken the place of the watchman of the plant, who had serious nines-* In his family. Al e!e\en o'clock Grace ran over to the works to lake him a warm lunch She found him hound and gagged, nnd a coterie of burglars In the office striving to open the safe which at that e*pecial time of the month held an unusually large amount 1 of money. . Quickly Grece hastened to the po lice. The burglar- were apprehended just as they were leaving the plant , with a sum that would have seriously ; crippled Its owner financially. Because he knew his error, because one of the group he had treated so unjustly had saved him from possi ble bankruptcy, Mark Seaton told Grace later that he hail decided to restore former conditions. 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