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THE NEW YORK AGE SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 20. !94« 11 B i l l CHASE Around Town OF MICE AND MEN—AND LADIES B^AVQ^TO the Harlem Committee for Rodent control in its drive to If;* this community of rats. What we need around here is a Pied Piper of Harlem because the poor cats just don't stand a chance. Didja tver see a Harlem rat (king size) kill a cat? Well, It's a pretty sorry sight, believe me. . . . The whole * town thoroughly shocked over the Grim Reaper's tak- ing two of the theatre's outstanding names—DICK HUEY and BROADWAY JONES, both big in heart and in sUture. . . . NELLIE LUTCHER certainly picked herself a fine, juicy plum when she was signed for a three-week Paramount Picture stint with STAN KENTON'S band, beginning Nov. 24. NELLIE whose platter of "He's Real Gone Guy" sold over a million copies, returns to her new home in Los Angeles im- mediately following her engagement to spend the hol- idays with her son, TALMADGE. BILL CHASE HARDLY A 8UNDAY passes now that one's social schedule isn't filled to the brim, and if you try hopping from one affair to the other, ehanoea are that yon won't be able to poll the old body together to make Monday morning time. If the bars and grills and night clubs want to know where business is these days, all they have to do la take a look-see at the countless Sunday cocktails, benefits and fashion shows, all of packed to the rafters. If folks can't afford to go oat and "ball" bat once a week, they're most likely to go where they can show off their clothes and gab with their friends. Probably one of this Sunday's larger crowds will be the Negro Actors Guild cocktail party in honor of Adelaide Hall at the (iub Sudan where Sam Wooding's excellent choir will share entertainment honors along with such folk as the cast from "Set My People Free", Artie Belle MsGinty, Alberta Pry me, Pauline Myers, Bosetta LeNolre, Taylor Gordon, Bill Robinson and Noble Slssle, among others. . . . And over at Small's Paradise the Artel Social Club is offering such stars on its Sunday Soiree as Bobby Lopes, Hadda Brooks, Leon Collins and Dottis Pembroke, which sounds like a groovy day. We'll start off, at the Yankee-Cleveland Browns' game and see what happens after that > MRS< ERSKINE HAWKINS being deluged with baby $hower$ for the Itttle one expected to debut around the lit of the year. . . . Hold on to your patience just a little longer for a preview of the long-awaited open- ing of the Skyroom Ballroom atop the Hotel Thereta. The Howard U. Alumni Club of New York has snared the date of Dec 17th for its exclu- sive formal there and dance chairman "WOODY" CARTER reminds pros- pective guests that the capacity is limited and bids are about to go in the mail. . . . HILTON L. MAYERS, former Boys Work secretary at the Y, is recuperating at his home, US W. 13Sth St., following a recent operation at Parkway Hospital. . . . And how about sending along a word of cheer to CORTER1A SMITH who has been seriously af. . . . Good news that KENNETH BRIGHT is pulling through swell and ex- pected out of Medical Center soon. * EARL BOS TIC. it seems, can do more than "send" the customers on his sax. He spent a pretty penny decorating his newly purchased Long Island home, and did it himself for kicks. The Island now boasts of more celebs than any other section of New York. . . . Residents of the Rlverton and Lincoln are complaining about the heavy traffic situation there, especially at 135th St. and Madison which is usually busier than Times Square. . . . DR. WALTER DELPH is already swamped) with sppli- eations for his newly planned apartment house which won't be ready for quite some time, the housing shortage being still just that aeate. . . . With elections a thing or the past and a slight headache for gobs of GOPs. CONGRESSMAN ADAM POWELL is relaxing from It all en route to Bjarjauda by boat. . . . All is not quite well, they tell me, with the teurn%eempany Q f -Anna Lueasta" now in the English provinces before returning to London. Star HILDA SIMMS is holding out for mure money and may be replaced by ISABELLE COOLEY if *ne can make the trip over. . . . MARVIN SMITH, adjudged a "victim Off that numbers rap charge, just as his friends predicted. Chi Delta \ Junior Matron In Formal TALLVLAH BANKHEAD whose two great loves are the N. Y. Giants and the Democratic Party, was horrified to learn that CANADA LEE voted for HENRY WALLACE in the elections. She ran into him the other day in Sardi's and upbraided him soundly: "No Lee exer voted other than Democrat* From now on spell your name L-E-l-G-H!" » "Dear Bill", writes Palms De Carava of the Bronx, "Did one of your tints' include the name of Dr. Arthur C. Logan? If not why not? Those grey eyes and that bedside manner! Oo-oh! As a Brenxite, I must also put in my hid for our Kelly Wooley, a leviable character with progressive Meals. You'll hear from me again—with more." ''Dear Rill.'' writes 'A Hipped Chick', "Speaking of handsome men, what's wrong with Colden Brown, the political leader? For clean-cut good woks and distinguished appearance I think he's hard to beat-" . . . Another reader who says she couldn't possibly afford to sign her name (why not?) offers, as her choice. "Lee Gaines of the Delta Rhythm Boys, dance instructor Henry LeTang, Earl Warren of Count Basse's orck, bandleader Buddy Walker and Judge Hubert T. Delany." (Keep R up, girls, you're doing great. Next thing you know you'll have us sad-looking osears hating outselves every time we have to look In a mirror). CHARLES HANDY, brother of W. C. HANDY, was operated on elec- tion day at Long Island College Hospital for a serious eye condition. His friends are all pulling for him to retain his sight. . . . MRS. CARRIE THOMAS busy as a beater already as chairman of this year's Urban League Guild Beaux Arts Ball, the year's highlight at the Savoy In Feb- ruary. . . . The things that can happen in the name of oharity: While busily working at the rehearsal of the Uttlity's fashion show at the Golden Gate Sunday srternoon before last, MRS. LULU MCDON- ALD of 3171 Madison Ave., was surprised to discover that her brand new Knox three-quarters black wool coat had been replaced by an old, dirty blue coat several sir** too large. Naturally, shed be happy to have it mailed to her, and although stranger things have happened we wonder if a thief who takes advantage of charity, has that much confidence. (If so, the old coat may be had by contacting Charlie Buchanan at the Savoy.) » •. NICE NOTE OF thanks from Manhstun Paul who is much Improved and recuperating at home, 328 West 114th St. Not that he doesn't appre- ciate the flowers, but he'd like to remind friends that he can use money better since he still hasn't received the proceeds from that benefit in his honor. . . . Doug Duke certainly got a kick playing "Skiffle" with Dan Burley at Mon- day's celeb party at the Lenox Lounge's Zebra Room You can Imagine what out-of-thls world fun it was with such artists as Bob Testamark of the Three Flames, Roy Brlnker who scored with his original. •That's What I Thought You Said", Fanny Hanshaw. 8am Clinton of Al Casey's Trio, Garland Wilson, "Ram" Ramirez, Carol Boyd, George «McLean (of Johnny and George), Carl Van Moon, Lynn Richards Charlie Stewart, Basil Spears and Beryl Booker, thai sensational pianist vhose music is so progressively modern that even "Ram" said, "You gotta be great to play in B flat on one hand and C on the other." were Mr. and Mrs Jerry Rhea who were married in DC Nov. 3 He's the former road manager of Duke Ellington, and she was Ethel Brown of DC, now working on her PhD. at Csthollc University); Boh Lindey of Seagrams, Carole Steinberg, escorted by Rex Ingram and Quentin Jackson, Mrs. Flo Hawkins and party, Atty. end Hit, Amos Bowman, Zelda 'the designer) and hubby Oscar Valdex, Larry Seymour, Dr. Arthur Logan, George Wormley and Jack Tracey III of Forest House staff, Act- ing Li. Chuck Jones. Leon Earles, Charlotte Charity, Marguerite Martin, Bill Thompkins and scores more. LATEST NEWLYWEDS a n the former ZENOBIA 'TOBY™ LBNNW and HAROLD NORTON, former dance partner of THBLMA HEARS and MAROOT. . . . Seldom dots HELEN MelNTOSH MEADS have a birthday without at least one surprise birthday party—this your theft « r e three! The largest was a dinner party by the staff of *• at that JOfe Brown Schoolhouee; DOT BOSTTC and MAUD* NIOHOLAB pWnned a theatre party for "The Play's The Thing" and MICH#SL MASLOVB for her was a Russian buffet supper. One shouldn't mind fin etxra year with all that . . . The REV. ADAM OLAYTON POWELL, BR., is a very, very sick man. say his friends. It's a future basketball star for Claudine and Dolly King, who made his debut Nov. 4, weighing In at • lbs., ? ounces. His dad, ex-LIU cafe r, tt recreation director at Rlverton. Chi Delta Mu, the popular fra- ternity which' restricts its member- ship to physicians, dentists and graduate pharmacists, scored again when XI and Delta Chapters ten- tered an annual formal dance at the Savoy Ballroom on Tuesday night, Nov. 8. Jlmmle Lunceford's Orchestra and Tabb Smith's Band alternated in playing for this delightful occasion which attracted a large, gay crowd from Greater New York and New Jersey. Members of XI Chapter live in Brooklyn and Long Island. Forest Hayes, M.D., is the president. The other officers of the chapter include Cyril A. Waller, D.D.S., vice-presi- dent; Gerald Seon, D.D.S., treasur- er; James H. Williams, M.D., secre- tary; Horace I. Hamlett, D.D.S., chaplain; Rupert R. Taylor, M.D., sergeant-at-arms. Members of Delta Chapter live in North Jersey, c M. Jones, M.D., is the president: B. C. Isaac, M.D., vice-president; Earl B. Patterson, D.M.D., recording secretary- Russell M. Coleman, M.D., treasurer; Her- man H. Holt, M.D., corresponding secretary; Howard P Brock, M.D., financial secretary; John R. Fitz- gerald, Jr., D.D.8., sergeant-at-arms; James B. Parks, D.D.S., chaplain; Jesse E. Proctor, M.D., auditor. Other Dance Hosts Others who participated as dance hosts from XI Chapter were Juiloon Beat, D.D.S., Phillips Brooka, Ji.D.s . Mereduh Brooks, Ph.O., Albeit Charles, B. M. I»., Reginald Chantrslle, D.D.S.,• Augustus Curry, D.D.S.. Cecil Uloster, M.D., William K. Harper. D.D.S., Joseph Johnson, DOS., Paul I.; Jones, M.D., Julius Mines, M.D., William Kemp, D.D.S., Adrian Lamos, Ml)., Clarence I Ashley. I). U.S.. Mer- lin Moison, D.D.S., Leroy Payne, M.D., foster B. Pettie. M.D, Charles Pinckney, D.D.8.. John A. Singleton. D.D.8.,. Clarke Smith. Jr., M.D. Other dance hosts from T>el'a Chap- ter included Royal Alexander, D.D.S . Ernest ¥. Bacote, M.D., Leroy J. Bax- ter, D.D.8.. Ulysses O. Benson. D.D.S., William H. Brown, M.D.. Rosen* W. H. Buckner, M.D., Vernon F. Bunce. D.D.S., Arthur Burleigh, D.D.S., Ar- thur E Cameron, M.D., J. E. Carr, M.D., Sherwood E. Catlett, Ph.G., Mauri,* A. Curtis, M.D, Walter T. Pardon, M.D., Jonathan C. Gibbs, M.D., Allen F. Gilbourne. D.D.S. Clar- ence T. Hill, M.D., Clarence O. Hilton. M.D, Bertram F. Jones. Ph.G., George H. Jones, D.D.S.. George I,. Kingslow. M.D., P. 1* Kincaid, D.D.S., George A. Kyle. D.D.S. Also James E. I>«, D.D.S,. E. B. Marrow. D.D.S., Andrew D. Maxwell, D.D.S.. Andrew V. Morris, D.D.S.. John O Nicholas. M.D., Fleming H. Norrls. D.D.S., Henry S. Palmer, M.D.. Otto G, Palmer, D.D.S.. CM. Parker. Algernon A. Phillips, M.D.. Charles C. Polk, MTV. Farnandis G. Shlrlev, D.D.S.. Everett Simmons, D.p.S.. W. H. Sutherland, D.D.S., A slit on U. Thompson, D.D.S., Minium R. Thomp- son, M.O., Robert H. Thompson. D.D.S.. A. B. Washington. D.D S.. Goodsell F. Waters. Ph.G.. Ernest B. Wetmore, D.D.*., William A. Withers, M.D. Among ta« «•••!« Guests at the dance included Mr. and Mrs. CMve Krygar, Sea Cliff, N. J . Mr. and Mrs. Edward 8. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bom ne-Vanneck. Dr. and Mrs. Wiley Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam 8. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. George Nightingale, Mrs. Edith M. Alexander. Misa Josephine Morris. Aiso Dr. and Mrs. Fleming Norris, Jr., Mr, and Mrs. Ferdinand Williams, Rutherfbrdi N. J.J Mr. and Mrs, Gor- y?***! D%1>orry Chsney, r, Br. and Mrs. Edward .»*_ -i-3 >r * Li,to C. Cart.r,Dr Ute. wait*- - — •-- - I. Delph, IV. and Mrs. W. R. R. Granger, Mr. and Mrs. Rich- ard Kennard, Mr. and t*r%. Edward Howard. Also Dr. and Mrs. Euclid Ghee, Dr. and Mrs. David Morris, Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Alexander, Dr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Alexander. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkinson, Mrs. Hermine Pair, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Austin. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. King, Lloyd Thomas. MRS. CHARLIE MAJOR LEAVES FOR NASSAU Mrs. Flo Major, who has been m this city for about six weeks as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grenler Turner, 596 Edgecombe Ave., returns to Nassau, Bahamas, on Friday, Nov. IB. She will go from here by train to Miami, Fla., and then com- plete her trip home by plane. The Turners complimented their guest at a cocktail party on Sunday night. Fully fifty invitees were there to chat with the wife of Charlie Major, nationally known athlete, who chose some years ago to go into business in the Bahamas. Wilson-Martinez Ceremony Witnessed by . Many Guests at St Martin's Church Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Jr., newlyweds, are back from their honeymoon trip and will be at home to friends at 2 W. 113th St., after Saturday, Nov. 30. The bride is the former Miss Else Martinez, well-known designer. She is tile- daughter of Mrs. Dolores Martinez and the late Charles Martinez of Puerta Plato, Dominican Republic. The groom, a clerk in the General Post Office, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Sr. i n W hst is believed to be one of the prettiest and largest attended weddings of this'social season, the couple took vows on Oct. 31 in e ceremony performed by the Rev. John H. Johnson, rector, at St. Martin's Church, 330 Lenox Ave. The bride wore an Imelda original gown of imported Alcon lace which beautifully decorated new Skyline i featured a fitted bodice and mutton Roof Room of the Hotel Theresa \ sleeves. The heart-shaped neckline was trimmed with a satin cord. The 1st Affair At Theresa The first affair to be given in the "fr PLANS OPEN HOUSE will be A Night in a Haitian Vil- lage" on Friday evening Dec. 3, sponsored by the Society of the American Friends of Hsiti. It will be a gala occasion, with the Haitian Ambassador, Joseph Charles, as the guest of honor, and a program of special entertainment featuring Tal- ley Baatty and his dance company. Jean Leon Destine, dancer; Claude Germain, Haitian singer, and Lan- qulchatte and Bimone doing of the folklore dances of Haiti. Roger Dsrsanviile. consul of H*iU, s a j s ^ t to tU the AmericaS Friends of its meeting OR Thursday Nov. ll, in the club room of the Hotel Theresa. Dr. H. Binga Dia- mond, president of the society, told the large group present of the pur- poses of the organization, which are to aid the orphan and needy, chil- dren of Haiti and to help In the establishment of a rural clinic. Af- terwards were shown some motion picture films which Dr. Diamond made on his numerous visits to the island. Mrs. Lillian Sharps Hunter, vice-president and chairman of the dance committee, outlined plans for the Dec. 3 affair. Herman L, Desir, first vice consul of Haiti, was Intro- duced to the members and their guests. Other officers of the organization are W. W. Smith, secretary; Mrs. C. D. King, treasurer; Norman Thi- bou, financial secretary, and Ed- ward G. Perry, publicity chairman. Among the members are Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Amos, Mrs. V. P. Bourne-Vanneck. Howard Brooks, Helen Burney, Mrs. Jay Clifford, Mrs. H. Binga Dismond, Betty ! Christmas. Elsie Dorsey, Helen E. The Harlem Branch YWCA, 178 Harden, Mrs. Francis S. Grant, C. W. 137th St., will hold open house ] D. King, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel James, on Tuesday night, Nov. 33, from 7 j Edna Lewis, Ruth Walls Martin, to 11 p.m., under the sponsorship j Herta Patrick. WandTia Wiener and of the Residence Council. Roland Wiener. Baby Shower for Gothamite MANHATTAN PAUL Applauding It all trato. attached at the waist line, was of accordion pleated chiffon and satin. Near its end was a horse shoe of silver and white Alcon lace cen- tered with a double heart of satin and iridescent mother-of-pearl se- quins. The bride's tiara was made of pearls and rhlnestones. She car- ried a bouquet of valley lilies. All the bridesmaids wore dresses of radiant shades of taffeta with bows, bodices and gloves of silver lame. Their hats of silver were trimmed with ostrich feathers. Miss Beaten DunJep was ths maid-i? of honor. Raymond Stanley was the! best man. Other attendants were Misses Candida All, Doris Hag, Amelia and Reflla Lauzo, Elnora Clarke, Louise Hudson, Thelma Rock, Theresa Blizzard, Bernice Crush, Marilyn Wynn, all with bou- quets of Chinese chrysanthemums. Two of the four flower girls were in peach, the other two In ice blue 19th Century English creations. All the gowns were originated and de- signed by Imelda of 30 Mt. Morris Park West, materials by Wagner. The reception was held at the Wayside Casino. 130 W. 116th St., wsth over 400 guests taking part In the night-long celebration. Plan Benefit For V. I. Kids While here on a visit recently, Earle and Bernice Purvis Charles convinced some mainlanders that underprivileged children in the Vir- gin Islands need shoes, toys, and even candy and cake. Mr. Charles is director of police In the V.I. So. at the suggestion of Mrs. Marie B. Poston, a group met Wednesday night at the home or Roi and Gladys Ottley, 117 E. 57th St., end made plans for a cocktail party on Sunday, Nov. 38, at the home of Edward Alford. lllrE. 19th St. The net proceeds from the af- fair will be used for Virgin Island underprivileged children. At Wednesday's meeting were Libby Clark Anderson. Daphne Bough. Emma Brown, Besie Bu- chanan. Peggy WIlMston Cooper, Ruby Dallas. Louise Deneh, Cora Dismond, Helen Dowllng. Nancy Funn. Evelyn Harding. Ethel Low- ry. Vlvln Marshall. Blllye Oliver, Gladys Ottley, Sadella Owens, Marie B. Poston, Barbara Purvis, Fannie E. Robinson, Isadora Rowe, Hazel Thomas, Sarah Watson, Min- nie Wtlkins, Ruth Wilson and Rose Young Pretty little things for an ex - pasted baby wore presented Mrs. Fto Hawkins, wife of the popular Hawk ins. tendered a sealed. I. to r.) Mrs. Miriam sr, the happy Mrs. Hawkins. Helen fioay and Mrs. Otiria Anderson: (Standing. L to r.) mhrorth. DM Mabel BlasfeweO, Edna Pembsrton, Eelda Values, Effie Mosotey, Thelma Eckton. Fannie g. RoMnsnn sad I*afy. nark-aujr photo by Phi Delta At Savoy More than 1,300 guests were on hand on Wednesday night, Nov. 10, when Theta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa ten- dered a formal dance at the Savoy Ballroom. The guests enjoyed dancing to tunes played by two aggregations— Jlmmle Lunceford's Orchestra and Tabb Smith's Band. In addition, Noble Slssle and Eubie Blake, long popular in the theatrical world, en- tertained with several songs that they made famous-end Insisted that the crowd Join in with group sing- ing Special guests were from the Haitian Consulate and they Included Roger Dorsalnvllle, consul general; Cinne Leconte, vice consul; Miles. Ulna Manlgat and Einar Montez, secretaries to the consulate. The Krinon Club, the pledge unit to the sorority, costumed as French waitresses and escorted the guests to their various boxes. In the Krin- on are Olga Cooke, Eloise Kirton, Ruth deFossftte, Helen Brown, Florence Lacey, Evelyn Ferrar, Es- ther Hill, Elsie McNeil and Margot Webb. Members of Theta Chapter are teachers In the New Yock City pub- lic school system. Officers of the chapter are Helen W. Maxwell, bas- Ueus; Madge Bryant, first antl- basileus; Serena B. Delsarte, second anti-basileus; Harriet M. Reed, third anti-basileus; Clara M. uon». gram- mateus: Veronica Arnold, epistoleus; Anne B. Yearwood, tamlochus; El- eanor M. Barnes, tamias, Edna J. Harrison, custodian of insignia; Al- berta L. Person, journalist. Others who participated as dances hostesses include Iona Anderson, Olive Jessamy, Josephine Johnson. Gertrude Campbell, Priscilla Mc- Donald, Ollie M. Porter, Margaret Gibbons, Esther Rhomas, Gertrude Herbert, Ellse Richardson, Edna Harrison, Elizabeth Waddell, Marie Mlckens, Eldica Allen, Jessie Turn- quest, Thelma Jones, Mary Smith, Grace Racker, Gertrude A. Robin son, Peggy Watklns, Helen Branch- combe Hayes, Edith Stephens, Nell Oocomy Becker, Edythe Cables, Stella Graves, Drois Guinler and Allie Stevens. The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa "fosters a spirit of sister- hood among teachers and promotes the highest ideals of the teaching profession." Bruynings Entertain Dr. and Mrs. Eustace H. Bruyn- ing, 437 Convent Ave., entertained Sunday night, Nov. 14, in compli- ment to their house .guests. E. P. Bruyning, prominent barrister-at- law in Port-of-Spaln, Trinidad, and his charming wife. . During the evening musical selec- tions were rendered by Miss Zeta Avery, Mrs. Pat Abbott, Miss Lillian Hunter, Hugo Bornn, Mr. Bell, Dr. Cyril Babb and Mrs. Neville Ab- beneetts, Amoef otrlors present and Mrs. Robert Coaler, Dr. Neville! Abbensetts, Mrs. Pat C%ris*4fiwl|Mf Mrs. Barrow of British GUIana.j Vernon Abbensetts, O. Or annum, Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. R* O Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Henry, Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Allen, Dr. Stanley Mulllns, Miss Austin, Dr. and Mrs. George D. Thome, Atty. and Mrs. Maurio Gray. Mrs. Cecily Wilkins, Miss Betty Wil- kins. V,*- Also Mrs. Cyril Babb, Miss Yyon- ne Babb, Mrs. Ruth Pile. Emeei Pile, Monty Harper, Atty, and Mrs. Morris Levins, Dr. Hyacinth Davis. Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Henderson, Atty. J. C. Morris, Atty. and Mrs. S. N Hllllman and daughter. Dr. and Mrs. Robin Bennett, Dr. and Mrs Harold Edgehill. Mrs. F. Mearimore Mrs Ethel Reis, Dr. and Mrs. Cyril Dolly, Dr. and Mrs S. A. Gadsby. Also Ellis A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Carman, Guy Cosier, Dr. Ar- nold Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Fella Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yancey, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cook, Dr C. A. Petkmi, Clarence Griffith, Ce- cil Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. C. Layne, Dr. S. H. Craig. Miss Stella McPher- son, Hubert Pile, Mrs Flossie Wil- liams. Catering for the party was capably done by Byron Caterers. Inc. Gay Surprise For Coronite Mr. and Mrs. Leon Earles were hosts to a group of friends Satur- day night when the well-known Harlem businessman gave a large surprise party in honor of his wife's natal anniversary. Their spacious home at 33-13 110th St., Corona. was crowded with well wishers who helped the honoree celebrate until the wee hours. Mrs. Earles received countless gifts, the most cherished of which was a set of stone martin furs from her husband. The well-stocked bar shared popularity with the play- room where Randolph Beresford and his Midnight Stompers played for dancing. The delicious buffet was prepared by Mrs. Jessie Brown, Miss Josephine Pretty and Mrs. Marie Eel on, sisters of Mrs. Earles. The msny guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Clayton, Mr and Mrs. Julian Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Blount,. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reifer, Mr. and Mrs James Walston, Mr and Mrs. Bill Scruggs of Passaic. N J.. Mrs. Marie Eaton, Mrs. Jessie Brown, Miss Pretty, Mr. and Mrs. Granville Dunn, Mrs Walter Ram-] sey, Mrs. Woodfork, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Eaton and Mr. and Mrs, Clark Wright of Ryo. N. T. Misses Elisabeth Brown, Mar gusrtte Martin, Coralle Hill, Al Spivey, Mr. and Mis. Nathaniel Montgomery, Mr, and Mrs. Walter E. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pennybacker, Mr. and Mrs. Edward 8. Hill, Bill Chase. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pinelv. Mrs Emma Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W C Hollowav. Mr. and Mrs Harry Brown, Jesse Walk- 1 wo Owffff*» wW* VwHw|rnrw|ll * Have Tou Heard Ere This— That Barbara and Grace Watson, daughters of Judge and Mrs. Jamei S. Watson, are back from a two-month European tour? It took then from Nov. 6 to Nov. 14 to get home! Routed via) Halifax on the S.S Mauretanla, they travelled by train from there to Montreal and thei home to Harlem. You can bet that people In the five countries the Watson sisters visited know plenty about the popular Brandford Model Agency, because Bar- bara Is the director of that agency's models. That Mrs. HHda Neilson, modiste, who sailed to Europe with the Watson sisters in September, heads for the dear old U.S.A. on Nov. 34? She's the wife of Stafford Neilson, businessman. That Major James Hillard, who saw service with the 372nd in the Pacific in World War II, re-enlisted in the U. S. Army and left New York on Nov. t for Germany? He's the husband of Frances Pierre Hillard, popular businesswoman. Fannie, as Mrs. H. is called BOOZER by friends, had an accidental and painful fall at Carnegie Hall just befor the Duke Ellington concert finale on Nov. 13. That Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe Oassius Ward of Post Chester. N. Y., wt'' be leaving next month for a visit in Guatemala? The Wards always g away together to the winter. s e e Do You Know, Too— That Rejane Chavers, 18, and Calvin Samuels, 33-year-old Navy ve' and dental technician, have been married since Aug. 15 and are ju/' telling the news? The bride, a June graduate of Morris High School, 1 the granddaughter of Mrs. B. O. Beech, 105S Forrest Ave., Bronx. That William and Dolores Taylor Thompkins nave dated Sir Stor for May? Thompkins, a music major at Columbia and Jullliard, is musi columnist for The New York Age. His pretty English-born wife is a sale clerk in Macy's perfumery. That C. D. and Janice King are readying for a winter jaunt i: California and Mexico? Their last trip was to Haiti and some of th other tropical isles. 0 * s See Michael Todd's New Play Collector and Mrs. James W. Johnson were Michael Todd's persona' guests* at the opening of his new production, "As the Girls Go," last Sat- urday night at the Winter Garden. Glad to learn that Mrs. MaBelle White Williams, executive secretary of the West 137th Street YWCA, is much improved and should be release' this week-end from Mt. Morris Park Hospital. She's Dr. Myra Logan', patient. Send condolences to Mrs. Fred E. Wilson, 464 W. 152nd St., whosr husband, a retired Post Office employee, died Nov. 12 and was crematec Nov. 14. o Hillbillies Enjoy Brunch Colorful fall outfits and fine furs were much In evidence on Sunday when The Hillbillies enjoyed a l o'clock brunch at Wells. This group. of which Mrs. Rae Olley Dudley is absentee president (Rae's in Liberia, you know) will sponsor an "Invitational pay" affair on New Year's Eve at Royal Manor. At the brunch were Marietta Dockery, acting president, Ruth and Esther James, Florence Dixon, Betty Dorsey, Prances Mitchell, Jay Allen, Perdlta Duncan, Anna Murphy, Janice King and Helen Valentine. Mrs. Dessie Lynn, nutritionist with the New York City Deportment of Health, was in Boston from Nov. » through 13 in attendance at the 76th annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in the capacity of staff representative. Brooklynite Ebony Cover Girl ' The winsome child on the December Ebony is Camilla Church, seven- year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Church and granddaughter of Mrs. Hugh Newton, all of Brooklyn. Camilla attends Brooklyn Friends School, models for Camera Clix Club, Is interested in music and drawing. Her mother, Mrs Desaderal Newton Church, is receptionist-stenographer in Surrogate's Court in Brooklyn, member of the Ace Bridge Club, an accompanist organist and pianist. Her father is a correction officer for Jja^Yjark City, secretary of the Comus Club,-and member of the Board of Manafbrs of the Brooklyn YMCA. *, Dafiam Opens New Store Gura Dallam has opened his second Modern Furniture Store. The ad- dress Is 847 Seventh Ave., and this store is just as alluring as the one he has had in the Village at 19 Greenwich Ave., for the past four years. His wife, Olive, chatted with me briefly Saturday morning as she rushed to a shoe repair shop in her neighborhood. The Dallams, who live at 935 St. Nicholas Ave., have a 12-year-old son, Gura, Jr. George Edmond King has been three months old since Tuesday, Nov 16, and quite proud of him Is his ten-year-old sister, Janice, who attends PS. 5, Manhattan. William and Marjorie Armstrong King. 103 W. 141st St., are these children's parents. Mrs. King, R.N.. now on leave from the NYC Health Department, was conference nurse to the Chest Clinic at the 168th Street Health Center. Beulah Hinkson, popular milliner on West 145th St., Is proud of her grandson, Erlck Clark of Belmar, N. J., who turned one year old on Nov, 13. The youngster's parents are John and Marjorie Hinkson Clark. Notes on the Sick Mrs. Fannie Cooke Evans Is convalescing at home, 445 W. 153rd St., after an bperation at Presbyterian Hospital, unit of the Medical Center. Her daughter, Mrs. Eleanore Evans Roberson, planed here from Los Angeles, Calif., for her mother's recent birthday anniversary and will remain with her until she has fully regained her strength. Clarence Little, 379 W. 152nd St., underwent a major operation on Monday at New York Hospital. . , . In town from Baltimore, because of ths illness of Mr. Little, is lovely Mrs Leila West. William Richardson, ISO Convent Ave., signs In Mt. Sinai Hospital on Friday, Nov. 19, for a leg operation. , . . Glad to hear that Kenneth Bright, popular businessman, Is much improved at Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. JLlna Howard Dukes, Motor Vehicle Department employee, who was injured by a taxi in Harlem on Oct. 3 and hospitalised, was per- mitted to go home, 1 W. 126th St., on Nov. 11. She la the sister of Edward R. Howard, well-known Comus Club member. o Tidbits on the sUreaiora George Davis Street or, who was four months old on Nov. g, has a navy blue carnage His charming mommle, Mrs. Olive Davis Streator. wears a stylish navy blue suit, but she assured me, when queried, thst this mother-son blue ensemble was really not planned. When I phoned Sunday it was George Streator, New York Times reporter, their father and husband, respectively, who answered. He talked Just long enough to say he's been home a week from West Virginia State College, where ha made a technical study of the currteular offerings of the bade and technical division, as a part of a research project dealing with Land Grant colleges. Mrs. Streator's sister, Elenora, is now Mrs. James A. McLendon of Chicago. Their dad. Brig. Gen. B. O. Davis, Sr., retired, and their brother. Col. B. O. Davis, Jr., of Lock bourne Army Air Base to Ohio,, are U. S. Army trail blazers Carroll Battles la Nassau Now on holiday in Nassau, Bahamas, are Carroll and Edith Battle, son and daughter-in-law of Commissioner and Mrs. 8. J. Battle, as guests of Dr. and Mrs. O. S. Worrell at Laurel-Hurst-by-the-8ee. They left here on Nov. 3 In their brand new Ford Convertible coupe, made a stop in New Bem, N. C , (8. J. B.'s home town), and In Charleston, s. C, with the parents of Officer Paul Code of the 3§th Police Precinct. This is Mrs. Battles second trip to Nassau. She and her sister-in-law. Mrs. Charline Battle Cherot, spent all of last February there, Mr and Mrs Basil North are among the Islanders who are entertaining for ths Battles. It Is recalled that Mrs. North vjsltof Mrs, Cherot m June, while en route to Europe, and then back again before returning to Nassau Fireman Carroll Battle, assigned to Hook & Ladder 5 downtown, is pro- prietor of the Hamilton Place Liquor Store. A Bag That Is a Bag! e Every fastidious female soetsllto would be tickled pink to own the navy blue iridescent steal beaded bag, with tortoise ahsU oval-shaped top and twisted beadsd-rope handle, that Byes HUllard, Hotel Theresa switchboard operator, completed on Saturday, The Ukg should retail for a minimum of $85. It took Slyce only a month to make the bag. Miss HUllard*! family live in that two-atory white frame house thst has the spacious yard at 473 W. 152nd St A freak accident occurred in their kitchen Saturday night whUe Ruthto, cosmotologist and hair stylist, was getting rsady'to use a east iron frying pan. That pan cracked In two and one half of it hit the celling Luckily no one was hurt, but ail in the kitchen at the time were frightened by the Thomas M. Tryniski 309 South 4th Street Fulton New York 13069 www.fultonhistory.com

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B i l l CHASE Around Town

OF MICE AND MEN—AND LADIES B^AVQ^TO the Harlem Committee for Rodent control in its drive

to If;* this community of rats. What we need around here is a Pied Piper of Harlem because the poor cats just don't stand a chance. Didja tver see a Harlem rat (king size) kill a cat? Well, It's a pretty sorry sight, believe me. . . . The whole

* town thoroughly shocked over the Grim Reaper's tak­ing two of the theatre's outstanding names—DICK HUEY and BROADWAY JONES, both big in heart and in sUture. . . . NELLIE LUTCHER certainly picked herself a fine, juicy plum when she was signed for a three-week Paramount Picture stint with STAN KENTON'S band, beginning Nov. 24. NELLIE whose platter of "He's Real Gone Guy" sold over a million copies, returns to her new home in Los Angeles im­mediately following her engagement to spend the hol­idays with her son, TALMADGE. BILL CHASE

• • • HARDLY A 8UNDAY passes now that one's social schedule isn't

filled to the brim, and if you try hopping from one affair to the other, ehanoea are that yon won't be able to poll the old body together to make Monday morning time. If the bars and grills and night clubs want to know where business is these days, all they have to do la take a look-see at the countless Sunday cocktails, benefits and fashion shows, all of packed to the rafters. If folks can't afford to go oat and "ball" bat once a week, they're most likely to go where they can show off their clothes and gab with their friends. Probably one of this Sunday's larger crowds will be the Negro Actors Guild cocktail party in honor of Adelaide Hall at the (iub Sudan where Sam Wooding's excellent choir will share entertainment honors along with such folk as the cast from "Set My People Free", Artie Belle MsGinty, Alberta Pry me, Pauline Myers, Bosetta LeNolre, Taylor Gordon, Bill Robinson and Noble Slssle, among others. . . . And over at Small's Paradise the Artel Social Club is offering such stars on its Sunday Soiree as Bobby Lopes, Hadda Brooks, Leon Collins and Dottis Pembroke, which sounds like a groovy day. We'll start off, at the Yankee-Cleveland Browns' game and see what happens after that

> • • • MRS< ERSKINE HAWKINS being deluged with baby $hower$ for the

Itttle one expected to debut around the lit of the year. . . . Hold on to your patience just a little longer for a preview of the long-awaited open­ing of the Skyroom Ballroom atop the Hotel Thereta. The Howard U. Alumni Club of New York has snared the date of Dec 17th for its exclu­sive formal there and dance chairman "WOODY" CARTER reminds pros­pective guests that the capacity is limited and bids are about to go in the mail. . . . HILTON L. MAYERS, former Boys Work secretary at the Y, is recuperating at his home, US W. 13Sth St., following a recent operation at Parkway Hospital. . . . And how about sending along a word of cheer to CORTER1A SMITH who has been seriously af. . . . Good news that KENNETH BRIGHT is pulling through swell and ex­pected out of Medical Center soon.

* • • EARL BOS TIC. it seems, can do more than "send" the customers on

his sax. He spent a pretty penny decorating his newly purchased Long Island home, and did it himself for kicks. The Island now boasts of more celebs than any other section of New York. . . . Residents of the Rlverton and Lincoln are complaining about the heavy traffic situation there, especially at 135th St. and Madison which is usually busier than Times Square. . . . DR. WALTER DELPH is already swamped) with sppli-eations for his newly planned apartment house which won't be ready for quite some time, the housing shortage being still just that aeate. . . . With elections a thing or the past and a slight headache for gobs of GOPs. CONGRESSMAN ADAM POWELL is relaxing from It all en route to Bjarjauda by boat. . . . All is not quite well, they tell me, with the teurn%eempany Qf -Anna Lueasta" now in the English provinces before returning to London. Star HILDA SIMMS is holding out for mure money and may be replaced by ISABELLE COOLEY if *ne can make the trip over. . . . MARVIN SMITH, adjudged a "victim Off that numbers rap charge, just as his friends predicted.

C h i D e l t a \ Junior Matron

In Formal

TALLVLAH BANKHEAD whose two great loves are the N. Y. Giants and the Democratic Party, was horrified to learn that CANADA LEE voted for HENRY WALLACE in the elections. She ran into him the other day in Sardi's and upbraided him soundly: "No Lee exer voted other than Democrat* From now on spell your name L-E-l-G-H!"

• • • » "Dear Bill", writes Palms De Carava of the Bronx, "Did one of your

tints' include the name of Dr. Arthur C. Logan? If not why not? Those grey eyes and that bedside manner! Oo-oh! As a Brenxite, I must also put in my hid for our Kelly Wooley, a leviable character with progressive Meals. You'll hear from me again—with more."

• • • ''Dear Rill.'' writes 'A Hipped Chick', "Speaking of handsome men,

what's wrong with Colden Brown, the political leader? For clean-cut good woks and distinguished appearance I think he's hard to beat-" . . . Another reader who says she couldn't possibly afford to sign her name (why not?) offers, as her choice. "Lee Gaines of the Delta Rhythm Boys, dance instructor Henry LeTang, Earl Warren of Count Basse's orck, bandleader Buddy Walker and Judge Hubert T. Delany." (Keep R up, girls, you're doing great. Next thing you know you'll have us sad-looking osears hating outselves every time we have to look In a mirror).

• • • CHARLES HANDY, brother of W. C. HANDY, was operated on elec­

tion day at Long Island College Hospital for a serious eye condition. His friends are all pulling for him to retain his sight. . . . MRS. CARRIE THOMAS busy as a beater already as chairman of this year's Urban League Guild Beaux Arts Ball, the year's highlight at the Savoy In Feb­ruary. . . . The things that can happen in the name of oharity: While busily working at the rehearsal of the Uttlity's fashion show at the Golden Gate Sunday srternoon before last, MRS. LULU MCDON­ALD of 3171 Madison Ave., was surprised to discover that her brand new Knox three-quarters black wool coat had been replaced by an old, dirty blue coat several sir** too large. Naturally, shed be happy to have it mailed to her, and although stranger things have happened we wonder if a thief who takes advantage of charity, has that much confidence. (If so, the old coat may be had by contacting Charlie Buchanan at the

Savoy.) » • . •

NICE NOTE OF thanks from Manhstun Paul who is much Improved and recuperating at home, 328 West 114th St. Not that he doesn't appre­ciate the flowers, but he'd like to remind friends that he can use money better since he still hasn't received the proceeds from that benefit in his honor. . . . Doug Duke certainly got a kick playing "Skiffle" with Dan Burley at Mon­day's celeb party at the Lenox Lounge's Zebra Room You can Imagine what out-of-thls world fun it was with such artists as Bob Testamark of the Three Flames, Roy Brlnker who scored with his original. •That's What I Thought You Said", Fanny Hanshaw. 8am Clinton of Al Casey's Trio, Garland Wilson, "Ram" Ramirez, Carol Boyd, George «McLean (of Johnny and George), Carl Van Moon, Lynn Richards Charlie Stewart, Basil Spears and Beryl Booker, thai sensational pianist vhose music is so progressively modern that even "Ram" said, "You gotta be great to play in B flat on one hand and C on the other." were Mr. and Mrs Jerry Rhea who were married in DC Nov. 3 He's the former road manager of Duke Ellington, and she was Ethel Brown of DC, now working on her PhD. at Csthollc University); Boh Lindey of Seagrams, Carole Steinberg, escorted by Rex Ingram and Quentin Jackson, Mrs. Flo Hawkins and party, Atty. end Hit, Amos Bowman, Zelda 'the designer) and hubby Oscar Valdex, Larry Seymour, Dr. Arthur Logan, George Wormley and Jack Tracey III of Forest House staff, Act­ing Li. Chuck Jones. Leon Earles, Charlotte Charity, Marguerite Martin, Bill Thompkins and scores more. „

• • • LATEST NEWLYWEDS a n the former ZENOBIA 'TOBY™ LBNNW

and HAROLD NORTON, former dance partner of T H B L M A H E A R S and MAROOT. . . . Seldom dots HELEN MelNTOSH MEADS have a birthday without at least one surprise birthday party—this your theft « r e three! The largest was a dinner party by the staff of *• at that JOfe Brown Schoolhouee; DOT BOSTTC and MAUD* NIOHOLAB pWnned a theatre party for "The Play's The Thing" and MICH#SL MASLOVB for her was a Russian buffet supper. One shouldn't mind fin etxra year with all that . . . The REV. ADAM OLAYTON POWELL, BR., is a very, very sick man. say his friends.

It's a future basketball star for Claudine and Dolly King, who made his debut Nov. 4, weighing In at • lbs., ? ounces. His dad, ex-LIU cafe

r, tt recreation director at Rlverton.

Chi Delta Mu, the popular fra­ternity which' restricts its member­ship to physicians, dentists and graduate pharmacists, scored again when XI and Delta Chapters ten-tered an annual formal dance at the Savoy Ballroom on Tuesday night, Nov. 8.

Jlmmle Lunceford's Orchestra and Tabb Smith's Band alternated in playing for this delightful occasion which attracted a large, gay crowd from Greater New York and New Jersey.

Members of XI Chapter live in Brooklyn and Long Island. Forest Hayes, M.D., is the president. The other officers of the chapter include Cyril A. Waller, D.D.S., vice-presi­dent; Gerald Seon, D.D.S., treasur­er; James H. Williams, M.D., secre­tary; Horace I. Hamlett, D.D.S., chaplain; Rupert R. Taylor, M.D., sergeant-at-arms.

Members of Delta Chapter live in North Jersey, c M. Jones, M.D., is the president: B. C. Isaac, M.D., vice-president; Earl B. Patterson, D.M.D., recording secretary- Russell M. Coleman, M.D., treasurer; Her­man H. Holt, M.D., corresponding secretary; Howard P Brock, M.D., financial secretary; John R. Fitz­gerald, Jr., D.D.8., sergeant-at-arms; James B. Parks, D.D.S., chaplain; Jesse E. Proctor, M.D., auditor.

Other Dance Hosts Others who participated as dance

hosts from XI Chapter were Juiloon Beat, D.D.S., Phillips Brooka, Ji.D.s . Mereduh Brooks, Ph.O., Albeit Charles, B. M. I»., Reginald Chantrslle, D.D.S.,• Augustus Curry, D.D.S.. Cecil Uloster, M.D., William K. Harper. D.D.S., Joseph Johnson, D O S . , Paul I.; Jones, M.D., Julius Mines, M.D., William Kemp, D.D.S., Adrian Lamos, Ml). , Clarence I Ashley. I). U.S.. Mer­lin Moison, D.D.S., Leroy Payne, M.D., f o s t e r B. Pettie. M.D, Charles Pinckney, D.D.8.. John A. Singleton. D.D.8.,. Clarke Smith. Jr., M.D.

Other dance hosts from T>el'a Chap­ter included Royal Alexander, D.D.S . Ernest ¥. Bacote, M.D., Leroy J. Bax­ter, D.D.8.. Ulysses O. Benson. D.D.S., William H. Brown, M.D.. Rosen* W. H. Buckner, M.D., Vernon F. Bunce. D.D.S., Arthur Burleigh, D.D.S., Ar­thur E Cameron, M.D., J. E. Carr, M.D., Sherwood E. Catlett, Ph.G., Mauri,* A. Curtis, M.D, Walter T. Pardon, M.D., Jonathan C. Gibbs, M.D., Allen F. Gilbourne. D.D.S. Clar­ence T. Hill , M.D., Clarence O. Hilton. M.D, Bertram F. Jones. Ph.G., George H. Jones, D.D.S.. George I,. Kingslow. M.D., P. 1* Kincaid, D.D.S., George A. Kyle. D.D.S.

Also J a m e s E. I>«, D.D.S,. E. B. Marrow. D.D.S., Andrew D. Maxwell, D.D.S.. Andrew V. Morris, D.D.S.. John O Nicholas. M.D., Fleming H. Norrls. D.D.S., Henry S. Palmer, M.D.. Otto G, Palmer, D.D.S.. C M . Parker. Algernon A. Phillips, M.D.. Charles C. Polk, MTV. Farnandis G. Shlrlev, D.D.S.. Everett Simmons, D.p.S. . W. H. Sutherland, D.D.S., A slit on U. Thompson, D.D.S., Minium R. Thomp­son, M.O., Robert H. Thompson. D.D.S.. A. B. Washington. D.D S.. Goodsell F. Waters. Ph.G.. Ernest B. Wetmore, D.D.*., William A. Withers, M.D.

Among ta« « • • • ! « Guests at the dance included Mr.

and Mrs. CMve Krygar, Sea Cliff, N. J . Mr. and Mrs. Edward 8. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bom ne-Vanneck. Dr. and Mrs. Wiley Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Wil­liam 8. Jackson, Dr. and Mrs. George Nightingale, Mrs. Edith M. Alexander. Misa Josephine Morris.

Aiso Dr. and Mrs. Fleming Norris, Jr., Mr, a n d Mrs. Ferdinand Williams, Rutherfbrdi N. J.J Mr. and Mrs, Gor-

y?***!

D%1>orry Chsney, r, Br. and Mrs. Edward

.»*_ - i - 3 > r * L i , t o C. C a r t . r , D r U t e . w a i t * - - — •-- -I. Delph, IV. and Mrs. W. R. R. Granger, Mr. and Mrs. Rich­ard Kennard, Mr. and t*r%. Edward Howard.

Also Dr. and Mrs. Euclid Ghee, Dr. and Mrs. David Morris, Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Alexander, Dr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Alexander. Dr. and Mrs. Robert Wilkinson, Mrs. Hermine Pair, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Austin. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. King, Lloyd Thomas.

MRS. CHARLIE MAJOR LEAVES FOR NASSAU

Mrs. Flo Major, who has been m this city for about six weeks as guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grenler Turner, 596 Edgecombe Ave., returns to Nassau, Bahamas, on Friday, Nov. IB. She will go from here by train to Miami, Fla., and then com­plete her trip home by plane.

The Turners complimented their guest at a cocktail party on Sunday night. Fully fifty invitees were there to chat with the wife of Charlie Major, nationally known athlete, who chose some years ago to go into business in the Bahamas.

Wilson-Martinez Ceremony Witnessed by . Many Guests at St Martin's Church

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Jr., newlyweds, are back from their honeymoon trip and will be at home to friends at 2 W. 113th St., after Saturday, Nov. 30.

The bride is the former Miss Else Martinez, well-known designer. She is tile- daughter of Mrs. Dolores Martinez and the late Charles Martinez of Puerta Plato, Dominican Republic. The groom, a clerk in the General Post Office, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wilson, Sr.

i n Whst is believed to be one of the prettiest and largest attended weddings of this'social season, the couple took vows on Oct. 31 in e ceremony performed by the Rev. John H. Johnson, rector, at St. Martin's Church, 330 Lenox Ave.

The bride wore an Imelda original gown of imported Alcon lace which

beautifully decorated new Skyline i featured a fitted bodice and mutton Roof Room of the Hotel Theresa \ sleeves. The heart-shaped neckline

was trimmed with a satin cord. The

1st Affair At Theresa

The first affair to be given in the

" f r PLANS OPEN HOUSE

will be A Night in a Haitian Vil­lage" on Friday evening Dec. 3, sponsored by the Society of the American Friends of Hsiti. It will be a gala occasion, with the Haitian Ambassador, Joseph Charles, as the guest of honor, and a program of special entertainment featuring Tal-ley Baatty and his dance company. Jean Leon Destine, dancer; Claude Germain, Haitian singer, and Lan-qulchatte and Bimone doing of the folklore dances of Haiti.

Roger Dsrsanviile. consul of H*iU, s a j s ^ t to t U the AmericaS Friends of its meeting OR Thursday Nov. l l , in the club room of the Hotel Theresa. Dr. H. Binga Dia­mond, president of the society, told the large group present of the pur­poses of the organization, which are to aid the orphan and needy, chil­dren of Haiti and to help In the establishment of a rural clinic. Af­terwards were shown some motion picture films which Dr. Diamond made on his numerous visits to the island. Mrs. Lillian Sharps Hunter, vice-president and chairman of the dance committee, outlined plans for the Dec. 3 affair. Herman L, Desir, first vice consul of Haiti, was Intro­duced to the members and their guests.

Other officers of the organization are W. W. Smith, secretary; Mrs. C. D. King, treasurer; Norman Thi-bou, financial secretary, and Ed­ward G. Perry, publicity chairman. Among the members are Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Amos, Mrs. V. P. Bourne-Vanneck. Howard Brooks, Helen Burney, Mrs. Jay Clifford, Mrs. H. Binga Dismond, B e t t y

! Christmas. Elsie Dorsey, Helen E. The Harlem Branch YWCA, 178 Harden, Mrs. Francis S. Grant, C.

W. 137th St., will hold open house ] D. King, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel James, on Tuesday night, Nov. 33, from 7 j Edna Lewis, Ruth Walls Martin, to 11 p.m., under the sponsorship j Herta Patrick. WandTia Wiener and of the Residence Council. Roland Wiener.

Baby Shower for Gothamite

MANHATTAN PAUL

Applauding It all

trato. attached at the waist line, was of accordion pleated chiffon and satin. Near its end was a horse shoe of silver and white Alcon lace cen­tered with a double heart of satin and iridescent mother-of-pearl se­quins. The bride's tiara was made of pearls and rhlnestones. She car­ried a bouquet of valley lilies.

All the bridesmaids wore dresses of radiant shades of taffeta with bows, bodices and gloves of silver lame. Their hats of silver were trimmed with ostrich feathers.

Miss Beaten DunJep was ths maid-i? of honor. Raymond Stanley was the! best man. Other attendants were Misses Candida All, Doris Hag, Amelia and Reflla Lauzo, Elnora Clarke, Louise Hudson, Thelma Rock, Theresa Blizzard, Bernice Crush, Marilyn Wynn, all with bou­quets of Chinese chrysanthemums.

Two of the four flower girls were in peach, the other two In ice blue 19th Century English creations. All the gowns were originated and de­signed by Imelda of 30 Mt. Morris Park West, materials by Wagner.

The reception was held at the Wayside Casino. 130 W. 116th St.,

wsth over 400 guests taking part In the night-long celebration.

Plan Benefit For V. I. Kids

While here on a visit recently, Earle and Bernice Purvis Charles convinced some mainlanders that underprivileged children in the Vir­gin Islands need shoes, toys, and even candy and cake. Mr. Charles is director of police In the V.I.

So. at the suggestion of Mrs. Marie B. Poston, a group met Wednesday night at the home or Roi and Gladys Ottley, 117 E. 57th St., end made plans for a cocktail party on Sunday, Nov. 38, at the home of Edward Alford. lllrE. 19th St. The net proceeds from the af­fair will be used for Virgin Island underprivileged children.

At Wednesday's meeting were Libby Clark Anderson. Daphne Bough. Emma Brown, Besie Bu­chanan. Peggy WIlMston Cooper, Ruby Dallas. Louise Deneh, Cora Dismond, Helen Dowllng. Nancy Funn. Evelyn Harding. Ethel Low-ry. Vlvln Marshall. Blllye Oliver, Gladys Ottley, Sadella Owens, Marie B. Poston, Barbara Purvis, Fannie E. Robinson, Isadora Rowe, Hazel Thomas, Sarah Watson, Min­nie Wtlkins, Ruth Wilson and Rose Young

Pretty little things for an ex -pasted baby wore presented Mrs. Fto Hawkins, wife of the popular

Hawk ins.

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Phi Delta At Savoy

More than 1,300 guests were on hand on Wednesday night, Nov. 10, when Theta Chapter of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa ten­dered a formal dance at the Savoy Ballroom.

The guests enjoyed dancing to tunes played by two aggregations— Jlmmle Lunceford's Orchestra and Tabb Smith's Band. In addition, Noble Slssle and Eubie Blake, long popular in the theatrical world, en­tertained with several songs that they made famous-end Insisted that the crowd Join in with group sing­ing

Special guests were from the Haitian Consulate and they Included Roger Dorsalnvllle, consul general; Cinne Leconte, vice consul; Miles. Ulna Manlgat and Einar Montez, secretaries to the consulate.

The Krinon Club, the pledge unit to the sorority, costumed as French waitresses and escorted the guests to their various boxes. In the Krin­on are Olga Cooke, Eloise Kirton, Ruth deFossftte, Helen Brown, Florence Lacey, Evelyn Ferrar, Es­ther Hill, Elsie McNeil and Margot Webb.

Members of Theta Chapter are teachers In the New Yock City pub­lic school system. Officers of the chapter are Helen W. Maxwell, bas-Ueus; Madge Bryant, first antl-basileus; Serena B. Delsarte, second anti-basileus; Harriet M. Reed, third anti-basileus; Clara M. uon». gram-mateus: Veronica Arnold, epistoleus; Anne B. Yearwood, tamlochus; El­eanor M. Barnes, tamias, Edna J. Harrison, custodian of insignia; Al­berta L. Person, journalist.

Others who participated as dances hostesses include Iona Anderson, Olive Jessamy, Josephine Johnson. Gertrude Campbell, Priscilla Mc­Donald, Ollie M. Porter, Margaret Gibbons, Esther Rhomas, Gertrude Herbert, Ellse Richardson, Edna Harrison, Elizabeth Waddell, Marie Mlckens, Eldica Allen, Jessie Turn-quest, Thelma Jones, Mary Smith, Grace Racker, Gertrude A. Robin son, Peggy Watklns, Helen Branch-combe Hayes, Edith Stephens, Nell Oocomy Becker, Edythe Cables, Stella Graves, Drois Guinler and Allie Stevens.

The National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa "fosters a spirit of sister­hood among teachers and promotes the highest ideals of the teaching profession."

Bruynings Entertain

Dr. and Mrs. Eustace H. Bruyn-ing, 437 Convent Ave., entertained Sunday night, Nov. 14, in compli­ment to their house .guests. E. P. Bruyning, prominent barrister-at-law in Port-of-Spaln, Trinidad, and his charming wife. .

During the evening musical selec­tions were rendered by Miss Zeta Avery, Mrs. Pat Abbott, Miss Lillian Hunter, Hugo Bornn, Mr. Bell, Dr. Cyril Babb and Mrs. Neville Ab-beneetts,

Amoef otrlors present and Mrs. Robert Coaler, Dr. Neville! Abbensetts, Mrs. Pat C%ris*4fiwl|Mf Mrs. Barrow of British GUIana.j Vernon Abbensetts, O. Or annum, Dr. and Mrs. E. A. Thompson, Dr. and Mrs. R* O Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Henry, Dr. and Mrs. Leslie Allen, Dr. Stanley Mulllns, Miss Austin, Dr. and Mrs. George D. Thome, Atty. and Mrs. Maurio Gray. Mrs. Cecily Wilkins, Miss Betty Wil-kins. V,*-

Also Mrs. Cyril Babb, Miss Yyon-ne Babb, Mrs. Ruth Pile. Emeei Pile, Monty Harper, Atty, and Mrs. Morris Levins, Dr. Hyacinth Davis. Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Henderson, Atty. J. C. Morris, Atty. and Mrs. S. N Hllllman and daughter. Dr. and Mrs. Robin Bennett, Dr. and Mrs Harold Edgehill. Mrs. F. Mearimore Mrs Ethel Reis, Dr. and Mrs. Cyril Dolly, Dr. and Mrs S. A. Gadsby.

Also Ellis A. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Carman, Guy Cosier, Dr. Ar­nold Joseph, Mr. and Mrs. Fella Cummings, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Yancey, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cook, Dr C. A. Petkmi, Clarence Griffith, Ce­cil Holmes, Dr. and Mrs. C. Layne, Dr. S. H. Craig. Miss Stella McPher-son, Hubert Pile, Mrs Flossie Wil­liams.

Catering for the party was capably done by Byron Caterers. Inc.

Gay Surprise For Coronite

Mr. and Mrs. Leon Earles were hosts to a group of friends Satur­day night when the well-known Harlem businessman gave a large surprise party in honor of his wife's natal anniversary. Their spacious home at 33-13 110th St., Corona. was crowded with well wishers who helped the honoree celebrate until the wee hours.

Mrs. Earles received countless gifts, the most cherished of which was a set of stone martin furs from her husband. The well-stocked bar shared popularity with the play­room where Randolph Beresford and his Midnight Stompers played for dancing. The delicious buffet was prepared by Mrs. Jessie Brown, Miss Josephine Pretty and Mrs. Marie Eel on, sisters of Mrs. Earles.

The msny guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Clayton, Mr and Mrs. Julian Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Blount,. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reifer, Mr. and Mrs James Walston, Mr and Mrs. Bill Scruggs of Passaic. N J.. Mrs. Marie Eaton, Mrs. Jessie Brown, Miss Pretty, Mr. and Mrs. Granville Dunn, Mrs Walter Ram-] sey, Mrs. Woodfork, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Eaton and Mr. and Mrs, Clark Wright of Ryo. N. T.

Misses Elisabeth Brown, Mar gusrtte Martin, Coralle Hill, Al Spivey, Mr. and Mis. Nathaniel Montgomery, Mr, and Mrs. Walter E. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Pennybacker, Mr. and Mrs. Edward 8. Hill, Bill Chase. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Pinelv. Mrs Emma Jones, Mr. and Mrs. W C Hollowav. Mr. and Mrs Harry Brown, Jesse Walk-

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Have Tou Heard Ere This— That Barbara and Grace Watson, daughters of Judge and Mrs. Jamei

S. Watson, are back from a two-month European tour? It took then from Nov. 6 to Nov. 14 to get home! Routed via) Halifax on the S.S Mauretanla, they travelled by train from there to Montreal and thei home to Harlem. You can bet that people In the five countries the Watson sisters visited know plenty about the popular Brandford Model Agency, because Bar­bara Is the director of that agency's models.

That Mrs. HHda Neilson, modiste, who sailed to Europe with the Watson sisters in September, heads for the dear old U.S.A. on Nov. 34? She's the wife of Stafford Neilson, businessman.

That Major James Hillard, who saw service with the 372nd in the Pacific in World War II, re-enlisted in the U. S. Army and left New York on Nov. t for Germany? He's the husband of Frances Pierre Hillard, popular businesswoman. Fannie, as Mrs. H. is called BOOZER by friends, had an accidental and painful fall at Carnegie Hall just befor the Duke Ellington concert finale on Nov. 13.

That Dr. and Mrs. Roscoe Oassius Ward of Post Chester. N. Y., wt'' be leaving next month for a visit in Guatemala? The Wards always g away together to the winter.

s e e Do You Know, Too—

That Rejane Chavers, 18, and Calvin Samuels, 33-year-old Navy ve' and dental technician, have been married since Aug. 15 and are ju/' telling the news? The bride, a June graduate of Morris High School, 1 the granddaughter of Mrs. B. O. Beech, 105S Forrest Ave., Bronx.

That William and Dolores Taylor Thompkins nave dated Sir Stor for May? Thompkins, a music major at Columbia and Jullliard, is musi columnist for The New York Age. His pretty English-born wife is a sale clerk in Macy's perfumery.

That C. D. and Janice King are readying for a winter jaunt i: California and Mexico? Their last trip was to Haiti and some of th other tropical isles.

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See Michael Todd's New Play Collector and Mrs. James W. Johnson were Michael Todd's persona'

guests* at the opening of his new production, "As the Girls Go," last Sat­urday night at the Winter Garden.

Glad to learn that Mrs. MaBelle White Williams, executive secretary of the West 137th Street YWCA, is much improved and should be release' this week-end from Mt. Morris Park Hospital. She's Dr. Myra Logan', patient.

Send condolences to Mrs. Fred E. Wilson, 464 W. 152nd St., whosr husband, a retired Post Office employee, died Nov. 12 and was crematec Nov. 14.

o • • Hillbillies Enjoy Brunch

Colorful fall outfits and fine furs were much In evidence on Sunday when The Hillbillies enjoyed a l o'clock brunch at Wells. This group. of which Mrs. Rae Olley Dudley is absentee president (Rae's in Liberia, you know) will sponsor an "Invitational pay" affair on New Year's Eve at Royal Manor. At the brunch were Marietta Dockery, acting president, Ruth and Esther James, Florence Dixon, Betty Dorsey, Prances Mitchell, Jay Allen, Perdlta Duncan, Anna Murphy, Janice King and Helen Valentine. • •

Mrs. Dessie Lynn, nutritionist with the New York City Deportment of Health, was in Boston from Nov. » through 13 in attendance at the 76th annual meeting of the American Public Health Association in the capacity of staff representative.

• • • Brooklynite Ebony Cover Girl '

The winsome child on the December Ebony is Camilla Church, seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Basil Church and granddaughter of Mrs. Hugh Newton, all of Brooklyn. Camilla attends Brooklyn Friends School, models for Camera Clix Club, Is interested in music and drawing. Her mother, Mrs Desaderal Newton Church, is receptionist-stenographer in Surrogate's Court in Brooklyn, member of the Ace Bridge Club, an accompanist organist and pianist. Her father is a correction officer for Jja^Yjark City, secretary of the Comus Club,-and member of the Board of Manafbrs of the Brooklyn YMCA.

• • * , Dafiam Opens New Store

Gura Dallam has opened his second Modern Furniture Store. The ad­dress Is 847 Seventh Ave., and this store is just as alluring as the one he has had in the Village at 19 Greenwich Ave., for the past four years. His wife, Olive, chatted with me briefly Saturday morning as she rushed to a shoe repair shop in her neighborhood. The Dallams, who live at 935 St. Nicholas Ave., have a 12-year-old son, Gura, Jr.

George Edmond King has been three months old since Tuesday, Nov 16, and quite proud of him Is his ten-year-old sister, Janice, who attends PS. 5, Manhattan. William and Marjorie Armstrong King. 103 W. 141st St., are these children's parents. Mrs. King, R.N.. now on leave from the NYC Health Department, was conference nurse to the Chest Clinic at the 168th Street Health Center.

Beulah Hinkson, popular milliner on West 145th St., Is proud of her grandson, Erlck Clark of Belmar, N. J., who turned one year old on Nov, 13. The youngster's parents are John and Marjorie Hinkson Clark.

• • • Notes on the Sick

Mrs. Fannie Cooke Evans Is convalescing at home, 445 W. 153rd St., after an bperation at Presbyterian Hospital, unit of the Medical Center. Her daughter, Mrs. Eleanore Evans Roberson, planed here from Los Angeles, Calif., for her mother's recent birthday anniversary and will remain with her until she has fully regained her strength.

Clarence Little, 379 W. 152nd St., underwent a major operation on Monday at New York Hospital. . , . In town from Baltimore, because of ths illness of Mr. Little, is lovely Mrs Leila West. •

William Richardson, ISO Convent Ave., signs In Mt. Sinai Hospital on Friday, Nov. 19, for a leg operation. , . . Glad to hear that Kenneth Bright, popular businessman, Is much improved at Presbyterian Hospital.

Mrs. JLlna Howard Dukes, Motor Vehicle Department employee, who was injured by a taxi in Harlem on Oct. 3 and hospitalised, was per­mitted to go home, 1 W. 126th St., on Nov. 11. She la the sister of Edward R. Howard, well-known Comus Club member.

o • • Tidbits on the sUreaiora

George Davis Street or, who was four months old on Nov. g, has a navy blue carnage His charming mommle, Mrs. Olive Davis Streator. wears a stylish navy blue suit, but she assured me, when queried, thst this mother-son blue ensemble was really not planned. When I phoned Sunday it was George Streator, New York Times reporter, their father and husband, respectively, who answered. He talked Just long enough to say he's been home a week from West Virginia State College, where ha made a technical study of the currteular offerings of the bade and technical division, as a part of a research project dealing with Land Grant colleges.

Mrs. Streator's sister, Elenora, is now Mrs. James A. McLendon of Chicago. Their dad. Brig. Gen. B. O. Davis, Sr., retired, and their brother. Col. B. O. Davis, Jr., of Lock bourne Army Air Base to Ohio,, are U. S. Army trail blazers

• • • Carroll Battles la Nassau

Now on holiday in Nassau, Bahamas, are Carroll and Edith Battle, son and daughter-in-law of Commissioner and Mrs. 8. J. Battle, as guests of Dr. and Mrs. O. S. Worrell at Laurel-Hurst-by-the-8ee. They left here on Nov. 3 In their brand new Ford Convertible coupe, made a stop in New Bem, N. C , (8. J. B.'s home town), and In Charleston, s. C, with the parents of Officer Paul Code of the 3§th Police Precinct.

This is Mrs. Battles second trip to Nassau. She and her sister-in-law. Mrs. Charline Battle Cherot, spent all of last February there, Mr and Mrs Basil North are among the Islanders who are entertaining for ths Battles. It Is recalled that Mrs. North vjsltof Mrs, Cherot m June, while en route to Europe, and then back again before returning to Nassau Fireman Carroll Battle, assigned to Hook & Ladder 5 downtown, is pro­prietor of the Hamilton Place Liquor Store.

• • • A Bag That Is a Bag! e

Every fastidious female soetsllto would be tickled pink to own the navy blue iridescent steal beaded bag, with tortoise ahsU oval-shaped top and twisted beadsd-rope handle, that Byes HUllard, Hotel Theresa switchboard operator, completed on Saturday, The Ukg should retail for a minimum of $85. It took Slyce only a month to make the bag.

Miss HUllard*! family live in that two-atory white frame house thst has the spacious yard at 473 W. 152nd S t A freak accident occurred in their kitchen Saturday night whUe Ruthto, cosmotologist and hair stylist, was getting rsady'to use a east iron frying pan. That pan cracked In two and one half of it hit the celling Luckily no one was hurt, but ail in the kitchen at the time were frightened by the

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