Through Sharp’s Eyes, p. 5
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Title
Through Sharp’s Eyes, p. 5
Description
"PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 21- Independence had its day, and tomorrow will be another day. The thing to do now is to strive to celebrate Independence day every day. Great thing this independence. It puts one in a position to stick his thumbs in his vest pockets and tell the other fellow where he gets off at. When our group in particular master the art of being independent and cease being dependent Independence day will be a great day for us. Nevertheless everyone seems to have had oceans of fun. The joy-spreaders spread joy everywhere.
The Panthers club started the day off at the Quaker City home with their dawn sport dance. It was in full swing right after midnight. Clarence McCrary’s 11 Missourians kept the crowd shuffling from midnight until 5 a.m. and a goodly crowd was there. Off and on a tall, lanky fellow could be seen wrestling with a short, stout girl friend. In another corner a fat, short, stumpy damsel would reach up for her tall daddy’s neck. A little girl, about 16 years of age, with mixed gray hair, was mixin; it up aplenty. All in all it was a very unique affair.
Members of the Theatrical Arts society, located at 529 S. 17th St., joined in a gala July 4 celebration Tuesday night. Plenty of good beer was consumed. The Theatrical Arts society is under new management. Stephens “Bus” Morris is the swanky new manager. Tige Johnson holds forth as master of ceremonies. Flo Dade, one of Philadelphia’s premier cabaret entertainers, entertained in a manner befitting the occasion, and she will probably be held over indefinitely. Atkins and his Harlem Stampers make it impossible for anyone to sit in their seats. Many special attractions are planned for the near future and this club shows promise of a growing popularity.
The Washboard Serenaders was the reason why July 4 found the Harlem Inn packed to capacity, and did those boys get off? I should say they did. Valaida Snow is scoring at the Lincoln theater despite the fact of her recent publicity. She still draws the crowds in.
Willie Bryant was held over for another week at the Lincoln. Willie tells me that he is planning to go on tour with the Ambassador orchestra this fall. The tour will take in some of the western states as well as some southern territory. That was a very unkind act, Cookie, stripping the car, but I know you’re not worried: what are a few tires between friends? Laura Curtis met with a little accident Tuesday night, or was it an accident? Oh, well, it was July 4. Here’s hoping that you will be O.K. soon, Laura.
Johnny “Yacht Club” Seymour is still holding down the shack, but the New York trip is still pending. Everyone is wondering about Helen. Some says she is and some say she ain’t. At any rate, Helen, i know somebody who is crazy to form your acquaintance.
Some one [sic] was trying to make me remember Mancille Turner the other day and after trying for some time in a vain effort they finally decided that the popular queen looked like Kay Francis. Is that a compliment? The monster calendar pageant, sponsored by the Phyllis Wheatley Dramatic club, string band, drill team and West Philadelphia circle, was very favorably put over. Mrs. Alma A. Palks was the directoress and Mrs. Amida Brooks was the mistress of ceremonies. It is rumored that Richard B. Harrison, “de Lawd” of “The Green Pastures” fame, will spend the first two weeks of August in Philadelphia. His many friends will, I am sure, be glad if this rumor becomes a reality.
Who will be the one to scoop the legal separation proceedings of a certain theatrical personality? Or will it take the Harlem columnists by surprise? Wake up, Ted Yates."
The Panthers club started the day off at the Quaker City home with their dawn sport dance. It was in full swing right after midnight. Clarence McCrary’s 11 Missourians kept the crowd shuffling from midnight until 5 a.m. and a goodly crowd was there. Off and on a tall, lanky fellow could be seen wrestling with a short, stout girl friend. In another corner a fat, short, stumpy damsel would reach up for her tall daddy’s neck. A little girl, about 16 years of age, with mixed gray hair, was mixin; it up aplenty. All in all it was a very unique affair.
Members of the Theatrical Arts society, located at 529 S. 17th St., joined in a gala July 4 celebration Tuesday night. Plenty of good beer was consumed. The Theatrical Arts society is under new management. Stephens “Bus” Morris is the swanky new manager. Tige Johnson holds forth as master of ceremonies. Flo Dade, one of Philadelphia’s premier cabaret entertainers, entertained in a manner befitting the occasion, and she will probably be held over indefinitely. Atkins and his Harlem Stampers make it impossible for anyone to sit in their seats. Many special attractions are planned for the near future and this club shows promise of a growing popularity.
The Washboard Serenaders was the reason why July 4 found the Harlem Inn packed to capacity, and did those boys get off? I should say they did. Valaida Snow is scoring at the Lincoln theater despite the fact of her recent publicity. She still draws the crowds in.
Willie Bryant was held over for another week at the Lincoln. Willie tells me that he is planning to go on tour with the Ambassador orchestra this fall. The tour will take in some of the western states as well as some southern territory. That was a very unkind act, Cookie, stripping the car, but I know you’re not worried: what are a few tires between friends? Laura Curtis met with a little accident Tuesday night, or was it an accident? Oh, well, it was July 4. Here’s hoping that you will be O.K. soon, Laura.
Johnny “Yacht Club” Seymour is still holding down the shack, but the New York trip is still pending. Everyone is wondering about Helen. Some says she is and some say she ain’t. At any rate, Helen, i know somebody who is crazy to form your acquaintance.
Some one [sic] was trying to make me remember Mancille Turner the other day and after trying for some time in a vain effort they finally decided that the popular queen looked like Kay Francis. Is that a compliment? The monster calendar pageant, sponsored by the Phyllis Wheatley Dramatic club, string band, drill team and West Philadelphia circle, was very favorably put over. Mrs. Alma A. Palks was the directoress and Mrs. Amida Brooks was the mistress of ceremonies. It is rumored that Richard B. Harrison, “de Lawd” of “The Green Pastures” fame, will spend the first two weeks of August in Philadelphia. His many friends will, I am sure, be glad if this rumor becomes a reality.
Who will be the one to scoop the legal separation proceedings of a certain theatrical personality? Or will it take the Harlem columnists by surprise? Wake up, Ted Yates."
Creator
Ivan Sharp
Publisher
The Chicago Defender
Date
1933-7-22
Collection
Citation
Ivan Sharp, “Through Sharp’s Eyes, p. 5,” African American Fourth of July, accessed May 5, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/261.