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8 THE VOICE

formerly sales lady for the Universal Life of Tennessee and the Mid West Life of Missouri, both race enterprises and it was this work and the experience gained while thus employed that gave her an inspiration.

Living Models
An opening to the public of this beautiful parlor on the 16th of March proved a decided sensation and, as a unique and distinguishing feature, costumed and gowned in the latest fashions, as a living, breathing example of refined taste, four pretty young ladies were used as models. Mrs. Roy Barber, Miss Harriett Harding, Mrs. Neomia Foster and Miss Loletta Weaver were those posing in the richly trimmed windows and these in the brilliantly reflected light made a picture of beauty, long to be remembered on the 18th thoroughfare. The store inside was decorated with palms and potted plants. It was a fashion show by itself.

Prominent People Assist
Apparently Kansas City was out to wish the new enterprise and the energetic proprietress success. She was assisted in her opening by many well known business and prominent people. Among those assisting were: Dr. Wilberforce Williams, Pastor of Allen Chapel A. M. E. Church, Dr. M. L. Mackey of Centennial M. E. Church, Dr. T. J. Moppins, Jamison Temple, C. M. E. Church, Dr. D. A. Holmes, Vine Street Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. Jenkins, Antioch Baptist Church, Hon. Fred W. Dabney, Grand Master of Masons, Prof. S. E. Gregg, Secretary Paseo Y. M. C. A., Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins, H. L. Kinster of the Security Loan Investment Company. The Voice was represented by W. M. Mosely

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MRS. EDGAR REEVES

and Mrs. J. H. Wooldrich, manager of the Western District. The following ladies: Mesdames F. W. Dabney, Edna Lee Cleota Wilson. The Ladies Beacon Club were represented by Mrs. Edna Glass, Mrs. Dorothy Porter, Mrs. Frederika Perry, Mrs. Myrthal Morgan, Mrs. Minnie Moorehead, Mrs. Dorothy Perriman, Mrs. Minnie Garrett,, Mrs. Mazelle Washington, Mrs. Frankie Miles Mrs. Myrtle Ford and Mrs. Mary Seawright.
The Reeves Smart Shop will carry a varied selection of newest styles and colors of frocks, gowns, coats, ladies hosiery and spring millinery.

NO. 11 FIRE STATION GETS NEW TRUCK

No. 11 Fire Station in Kansas City, Mo., has a new Stutz Pump and Ladder Truck which cost $12,500.00. The boys at No. 11 have waited patiently and long. For since horses were discarded some years ago, they have had to make out with the second handed cast off equipment from other stations. But now that Eleven is coming into its own, within the next year it is also to have a new home built especially for its use. No. 11 Fire Station was organized in 1889 when the late D. B. Holmes, a Democrat, was mayor. It is one among the oldest Negro fire station in the coun-

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APRIL, 1926      9

Kansas City Masons Honor Grand Master Fred W. Dabney

On the night of March 8 more than five hundred masons, wives and daughters of masons crowded to overflowing the Gym of the Paseo "Y" Kansas City. The big, spacious room had every foot set up for a banquet in honor of Grand Master of Masons, Fred W. Dabney. A super abundance of all of the good things belonging to a banquet characterized the gathering. The beaming, fraternal spirit was way above par, the ladies in all of their adornment were on a parity with the beaming spirit of the festal crowd and the music, cuisine and speaking were on a level and in harmony with elevation of the occasion. The function was pitched to a high note representing a climax to the good work which the new Grand Master has accomplished since his induction into office.
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Some Outstanding Features
A better spirit never pervaded the Missouri Jurisdiction and the hopes were never higher nor the outlook brighter for large accomplishments. This judgment is rendered and prophecy based upon some of the outstanding performances of Grand Master Dabney up to the present time. The high resolve with which he entered upon the duties of his exalted office was reflected in his first effort which was the promotion of a Charity Fair in Kansas City beginning Dec. 8th and lasting to the 12th inclusive. A magnetic power and influence as well as rare skill was here demonstrated by Mr. Dabney in that he organized and incorporated