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• *Royal Conservatoire, Leipzig, and a talented musician. The selections onthe programme included: “StealAway,” “The Lord’s Prayer, (a) “Keep me from Sinking Down (b), “The Lord’s Prayer,” “Good News: The Chariots’ a Coming, “Been a Listening. “The Crucifixion,” “In the River of Jordan,” “I’m a Rolling, “Bright Sparkles in the Churchyard, “DoLet the Heavens be Mine.” “March On,” “Angels Waiting at the Door.” and “Swing Low. Sweet Chariot, or (iood Night.” Mr. Loudin, who received a great ovation, sang a couple of songs, his magnificent basso being heard to perfection, while Miss L. Haynes delighted the audience with a solo, the singing of which showed the artist to be the possessor of nn exquisitely cultured voice. The sortgs given by individual members of the company were much admired, but by far the most interesting feature of the programme was the rendering of the part songs already mentioned, which were very enthusiastically received.The troupe undoubtedly possessesvery superior culture, combined with a natural talent for truthful expres-ship. Equally true is the refusal uponthe part of the governors and othersto appoint all officers of Afro-American companies, brigades and regiments from among *ke colored people, as they request, unless Afro-Americans are appointed officers of white companies, brigades and regiments. Dozens of prominent and other white men of many classes have been appointed officers in the volunteer array service in the last few weeks who have far fess military experience, education, ability, etc., than manv of the Afro-Americans who desire to become commissioned officers of Atro-Ameri-can volunteer regiments.Harry C. Smith, Editor The Gazette.Cleveland, O., June 9, 1898.aunt,Bent-com-sion and harmony, the result bein that their execution of concertecpiec es is in every sense charming. Certainly the audience last night appeared to fully realize that they were being: treated to a peculiar!y^brilliant musical entertainment, and the applause bestowed was as generous as it was spontaneous. Such a combination of magnificently trained and reallvv vy* -c ~iHhP wr’- lWathincOri, Ph., rntllufi.Louis Gordon was the pueat of his father-in-law, G. \\ . Durham.—Little Nellie .Jefferson is visiting her Mrs. Birdie Gordon.—Rev. Dr.lev is attending Wilberforce • *mencenient and the Arnett anniversary.—Miss Nellie A. Bolden is taking an examination at California, Pa. All wish her success.—Miss Lora Skinner is delegate to the W. f. M. convention.—Master Robert McCurdy, who is visiting* (leo. \V. Durham, .Jr., of Mor* ganzar, is improving.— Mrs. Julia Patterson is convelescent.—Mrs. I. E. As-bury's sight is improving under the treatment of Dr. Saddler, of Pittsburg. New housekeepers: Mr. and Mrs.beautifully voices is too seldom seen Joseph Redman, Mr. and Mrs. Marcust __A % 1 I i ^ .... _ ’ ^ — — AAm -in a concert hall, and it is therefore a matter for genuine satisfaction that the opportunity afforded by the visit of Mr. Loadings company to the Gros-v/nor Hall of participating in an exceptionally enjoyable exhibition of musical talent was availed of so largely. A return visit of the Jubilee Singers to Belfast will be made shortly, and their next performances are sure to he eagerly looked forward to by those who had the unique experience Oi being present at last night's veryinteresting and enjoyable concert.Willis and Mr. and Mrs. Masebay. Elmer Jones won high honors lust Friday evening. He is employed at G. W. Warrick’s grocery.—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Price had their little daughter Mildred baptised on Children's dav.—Miss l.ibbie Skinner re-ports for the G. A. R. circle.—St. Paul's literary society has had a pleasant and profitable season, under the management of Mr. Gen. Motto and his associate officers. No program was rendered Monday eveningthe inclemency of theof/Tn a letter dated Belfast, Ireland. April 24, Mr. Loudin writes the editor of The Gazette: “As you see ! amover here in Erin and a fine place it is. No place could surprise you moreand you would wonder where theAmerican Irish came from. Belfast isa fine city about the size of Cleveland; fine streets and beautiful stores.Some of the handsomest women 1 have seen in years, tastily dressed, refined, intelligent, warmhearted. No onecould wish to be treated better than the Irish treat us in Ireland. I have been over here two weeks yesterday (Apr. 23), coming over in one night from Scotland. 1 don’t know just how long I shall be in Ireland nor how I shall be away from home.” etc..becauseweather.—\V. M. M. auxiliary rallv.A t *to-morrow.—Mrs. ( lias. Mathews isvery much improved.— Dr. Welcome Jones and sister, Mrs. Louclla Ilaus-lmry, are guests of Mrs. Margaret Jones, their mother.—All barbers aredoing a good business this season__Sr. Paul's Sunday school picnic* soon. —Mesdames Wright and Patterson are G. A. R. C. delegates at Oil City. _We want fifty weekly jmtrons forthis paper and the same number for the ‘‘Christian Recorder.** A reading people make an active community. Pay promptly for your paper when the agent calls. vlfe .fill • “longetc.CITIZENSHIP DEGRADEDMore than the Loyal and Patriotic Afro-A nnTinns, by a Refusal to Enlist and Commission Afrc-Amerieans Without Reference to Thclr Color or Class cfIt are.f From Monday 'n Cleveland, (O.) Pkin Dealer ] Editor Plain Dealer—Sir: Yourissue of Tuesday contains an editorial on “Colored Officers'* for colored companies, brigades and regiments, which is possibly the fairest and most reasonable I have yet seen in print. All fair and broadminded people can but commend you in the strongest possible manner for it. Since the beginning of the war I have noticed with considerable sorrow and regret theFort Wayne, Ind.. N«*w«,Mrs. Grade Hubbard returned last week from South Bend, quite ill.— Michael Lanfield, of Terre Haute, ishere to open n resort for sports.—Rev. Nelson (white) conducted services atilie A. M. E. church Sunday evening. He preached an jtble sermon to q largecongregation. There was much interest manifested and a large collection raised.—Miss Mamie Simpson was adelegate to the S. S. convention last week at Lansing, Mich. 't. WayneA frowns well represented.—Bob Hill says the American people are wondering what kind of government to give the Cubans when the war is over. He also says that there should bo no lynching*. no “Jim Crow” cars and no burnings at the stake. These are purely American character:. fi ‘S and should not be carried to Cuba or elsewhere.—Jas. A. Willis, magician andAmericans who desired to help the cause of the country by enlisting in the volunteer service, either as a private or commissioned officer. The “colored” patriot and soldier from Crispus Attacks, who was first to shed blood that this might 1** the great country it is. down to the over 200.000“colored soldiers and commissionedofficers who _ ________war of the rebellion, have made a rec ord, as you well said in your editorial.! that ought to secure for the Afro-Americans of to-day. without question or discriminationof American citizenship. When Afro-Americans are discriminated successas all have t»eer. forced to no»fcse in recent weeks, American citizenship- is insulted, injured and degraded more than the loyal Afro-American. It seems to me that this is the one point that all broadminded individuals anddp; * W- . wr ~ ' ~ • ▼ •■35* isuccessful war concert and dance last week, l’atriotic songs were sung.—Order The Gazette from C. C. Powell.IXfw pg„ Mew*.The presiding elder held quarterlyconference at Zion church Sunday,preaching two very able sermons.Children’s day exercises at the Bap-porHclpated in the late j tist church were excellent in spite ofthe inclement weather. The storm kept many at home and thus shortened the program. B. K. Raekett andhis assistants should be encouragedall the rights I in their efforts to make everythingconnected with the Sunday school aue of our young ladies thatmany thought was afraid of young gentlemen, made quite a display Sunday evening promenading down Northstreet with her beau.— Airs. Hattie Allen has purchased a fine lot of furniture.-Now take The Gazette andfret* from * petty preju-j you uill be right for house keepWvoTOabdoHiBfmiIoISI iCcurmMdeSttooftothceinehceClarso. rI1aCilivri« L\ A iccmtl«in\vinSiKm§ernI\inofH:A!E.viaiEP*aiSiPTMMClYVo!MMMsiviJlt;ccldirrrrS:msiS'Md:bwTix:LrhftCanLbwwliV
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