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cChristmas Cantata At
^lst Last Congregational night (Wednesday) Church the
jChoir of the First Congregation¬
al Church presented the Christ-
r mas Cantata, “Memories of the
Manger,” by Roy E. Nolte.
^ Preceding the cantata a med-
jjley of Christmas Carols
rplayed toy the organist follow¬
ed by a reading, Peter Mar¬
shall's “Let’s Keep Christmas,”
ddelivered by John Calvin Reed
nof Sylvania. After an organ
^interlude the cantata was sung.
The cantata consists of thir¬
teen numbers for choir and so¬
loists. Films making the story
r t>f the Christ Child more mean¬
ingful ^background and were giving shown a colorful along • j
Jwith the singing by J. H. Flagg
'of Sylvania.
^ Soloists were Mrs. Bertha
pDoyle , soprano; Mrs. Sadie Ja-
pSon ,alto; E .S. Bisard, baritone;
e and J. B. Wright, bass. Other
v jmUmbers of the choir were Mrs.
JjMFKinney, pitlie N. Curtright, Mrs. Carmen Mrs. Nellie Sing-
Vfield, Mrs. Evanel Terrell, so-
dpranos; Mrs. Mamie Haynes, al-
Hto; Eugene Gadsden, Robert
kw. Spencer and E. S. Bisard,
Ttenors; J. B. Wright, bass.
n Mrs. Alice Creecy Wright is
director of the choir and Mrs.
s Willa Ayers Johnson is organ¬
ist. * t
h Rev. A. C. Curtright is
j" ^pastor of thei church,
Although there was no charge
for admission, more than a hun¬
tributed dred friends and members con¬ to)
a dollar each prior
; S( this service of music. This
v /noney will be used to make up |
; ijthe annual quota of the choir ! •
Hfor the current expenses of the
■hurch.
d OR. DERBJGNFY OF
^ISKFGEF DIFS OF
■ART ATTACK
j Or. TJSKEGEE Irving INST.. Derbienv, Ala. ANP ad-
A.
LUiinsitrailve Dean and V. Pres-
dent of Tuskegee Institute died
ri 5f a heart attack Tuesday ,at
:Hhe local VA hospital.
1 * Dr. Derbtenv came to Tuske-
istralive dean, following the
of Dr. W. T. B. Williams,,
he was made vice president of
iTuskegee in 19A9 and served
effectively and efficiently in
these dual positions up to his
death on Tuesday morning.
He was born in New Orleans,
La., the son of Charles and Ju¬
lia Derbigny. He was married
0 Maurice Newsome, and they
have one daughter ,Mary Caro¬
lyn Derbigny who is now a li¬
brarian at the New York Pub¬
lic Library, New York city. He
received the A B. at Talladega
College In 1921, the A. M at
Cornell University in 1925, and
Ph. D. at Columbia University
1932, and the M. A. at the
University of Minnesota in 1940.
Before coming to Tuskegee
institute in 1936, Dr. Derbigny
as professor of Chemis
and head of the Science de¬
at Virginia State Col¬
from 1921 to 1931 and as
of Chemistry at Tal¬
ladega College from 1932 tr 1
May We Wish For You A
VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS
And A
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
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CHAIRMAN-PRESIDENT Manager, Savannah District
Top Stars to Present
Shaw January 13
ARNOLD MOSS
FAYE EMERSON
The Theatre Guild-Arnold
Moss presentation of Mr. Moss’
new condensation of Bernard
Shaw’s comedy on longevity,
“Back to Methuselah” starring
Tyrone Power, Faye Emerson,
and Arthur Treacher, has been
booked by the Famous Artists
Series for showing here at the
Municipal Auditorium Monday,
January 13.
Announcement of the book¬
ing of this unusual theatrical
production was made today by
Charles J. (Buster) White, lo¬
cal manager of the Famous Ar¬
tist Series.
The cast, in addition to the
above three well known movie
and stage stars, will also in¬
clude Valerie Bettis', Mr. Moss,
the co-producer, and Roger
Boxill. Between them these
six players will enact a total
of 19 roles. Mr. Moss will be
the only member of the cast
seen in one role only, that of
Bernard Shaw himself.
Mr. White emphasized in his
announcement that the produc¬
tion is not a “staged reading”
but a fully acted play, com¬
plete with scenic investiture and
effects designed by Marvin
Reiss.
The play, which is playing a
road tour before being present¬
ed in New York, is under di¬
rection of Margaret Webster,
who (began he* - stage career
with John Barrymore and has
directed numerous Shakespeare
1036 .
He was outstanding in edu¬
cational circles and was a
member of the National Educa¬
tion Association, The American
Teachers Association, The Ala¬
bama State Teachers Associa¬
tion as well as other profes¬
sional organizations. As a chem¬
ist he was well recognized and
maintained his contacts thru
the classroom, and research.
He was a member of the Sig-
THE SAVANNAH TRIBUNE
TYRONE POWER
ARTHUR TREACHER
productions as well as
“St. Joan,” “Alice in
land,” ‘The Cherry
with Joseph Shildkraut,
ry VIII” and other well
productions. Costumes
designed by Patricia
The tour will 'begin in
do, Fla., on January 6.
“Back to Methuselah”
viewed by the late Mr.
as his finest. However,
original play required
hours to toe enacted. To
complish this it was
in New York in 1922 over
course of three evenings.
Moss, however has
the monumental task of
densing the nine hour play
to two and a half hours
preliminary presentations of
I in summer theatre in
I England, Chicago and In
j chigan highest last praise summer of won of th
some
country’s leading critics.
The present production is
first with the star studded
announced above and is
ted to prove even a
hit than the production of
summer.
Tickets may be reserved
calling AD 4-4911. Mail
to Famous Artist Series,
West Broad street,
Ga. Tickets ordered to be
livered after Christmas.
tions B and C are available
the dress circle.
ma Xi Society.
Dr. Dertoignv manifested
continuing interest in
ship and student
He was a co-founder of the
pha Kappa Mu Honor
and was a national officer
the time of his deaj.h. He was
member of Alpha Phi Alpha
ternity, the Lewis Adams
and was active in the
Teachers Association and
other* organizations which
moted civic and community
Nominees Named For
Y Bd. of Management
“If we are to improve the
world, we must get away from
our platitudes," stated Dr. Cal¬
vin I Klah, chairman of the
adult program committee of the
Wert Broad Street YMCA, in.
his address to the members of
the Y’ Gradate Sorority and Y
Phalanx Fraternity at their
first annual joint Installation
cf offices, last Friday. Others
who gave words of wisdom to
the young adults were Dr. H.
M. Collier, Jr., chairman of the
board cf management; Dr. R.
Orann Lloyd, vice-chairman of
the adult program committee,
and Mrs Dorothy B. Taylor, a
member of the committee.
Dinner was served the two
young adult groups.
Samuel A. Jones, chairman
of the nominating committee of
the board of management of
the Y, and his committee have
nominated the following to be
voted on in January by the
membership for three year
terms on the board: Wilton C.
Scott, Malcolm G. Thomas,
Norman B. Elmore, George
Sawyer. Dr. S. M. MicDew, Jr.,
Jar b Lang, Samuel A. Jones,
C. O. Ryais, Mrs. Eunice Clay,
Mrs. Dorothy B. Taylor, Mrs.
Ella Fisher, Mrs. Drucilla Har-
grelit, Mrs. Mamie Hart, Mrs.
Bessie, Fleming, Mrs. Sara
Vancllison. Of this number six
men and five women will be
needed to fill the existing va¬
cancies on the board, which is
composed of twenty men and
ten women.
The Tri-Gra-Y club of the R.
W. ’Gadsden elementary school
will' be presented on the “YM
CA In Action” program Satur¬
day 1 p. m. over radio station
WJIV.
torment.
During World War I he
served his country as a soldier
in the U. S. Army.
; BEST WISHES f
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Mrs. Mack Resigns
To Whom It May Concern:
I, Ethel Mack, having re¬
signed as secretary of Prince
Hall Chapter No. 258, O. E. S.,
will no longer accept, any dues
or obligations from persons of
said order.
It was a pleasure indeed to
serve you during the past five
years and I sincerely apprecia¬
ted your cooperation.
• Yours truly,
Ethel Mack
516 East Anderson Street
Little Bryan Bapt.
Church
Sunday was a high day at
Little Bryan Baptist church be¬
ginning with Sunday school.
At 11 a. m. the pastor, Rev. W.
C. Roberson, delivered the ser¬
mon. Ait 3 30 p. m. communion
services were held with Rev.
Roberson delivering another im¬
pressive sermon. Prayer was by
Rev. Lewis. The Home Mission
is having a baby contest on
Dec. 29.
Fnnvielle Memorial
AME Zion Church
The youth of Fonvlelle Me¬
morial A.M.E. Zion church are
presenting a Christmas pro¬
gram on December 22 at 610
West 36th street at 4 P- m. Ev¬
ery one is cordially invited.
On Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the
same church the Rev. J. N.
Harris will sponsor a Chris>tmas
play, titled, “The Great Women
of the Bible,” at 8 p. m. Tickets
are 50 cents. Rev. J. N. Harris
is pastor.
Metropolitan Bapt.
Church
At First Metropolitan Baptist
Lumber lane and Wal¬
street, Rev. L. G. Gibbs,
Sunday services were
Sunday school met
. the usual' hour. The pastor
In charge of the services
CJiroughout the day. At, 3 30
(tiere also Rev. Miller,
Jackson, Rev. Simmons
Rev, Daniels, Communion
served.
—Be a Tribune Reader—•
u is ii genuine pleasure at
the Holiday season to depart from
usual business routines and
wish you and yours a Merry Christmas.
Willi grateful appreciation lo all friends and cus¬
tomers who have helped us lo perpetuate the Savan¬
nah Tribune since the death of our benefactor, the
late Publisher and Editor, SOL C. JOHNSON.
Merry Christmas To All!
WILLA M. AYERS JOHNSON
Publisher and Editor
The Savannah Tribune
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True Love Bapt.
Church
Sunday’s services at True
love Baptist church, 777 East
Gwinnett street, Rev. Freddie
Rjmds, pastor, were well atten¬
ded beginning with Sunday
school. The pastor’s morning
message was on “Rejoice In the
Lord Alway.” At 8:00 p. m. the
pa tor delivered another im¬
pressive sermon. Stella Mae
Washington is reporter.