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Ml’AUTANS KNTliHTAIN SOIilMUlLSOn Saturday evening, the lGth inst.,. in the rooms of the Spartan Idtornry i and Athletic Association were the scene of one of tno most enjoyable! events of recent d»te. The occasion was an entertainment given in honor of a number of the colored soldiers ot Cisinp l^ee, Petersburg, Viu, by the ladies' auxiliary of the association,' and the large assemblage of uniform j ed men together with the flags and other decorations gave the rooms a war -like appearance.A special program was rendered by some of the city’s best talent. “Ameri ca,” sung by the assemblage was : the opening number. Mr. George H. j Hen Johnson offered prayer, after which a pleasing solo was rendorod by Miss Sanada Morris. Miss Alice H. Smith, elocutionist, was at her best in a patriotic recitation and Mrs. Olivia \V. Smith sweetly sang a'.solo.Brief remarks wore made by Corporals, C. P. Hayes, Gideon Smith, Wilton West and Sergeant H. 1). Page who expressed great pleasure in being entertained by the young ladies. jMrs. A1 vert a V. Gilpin in a most pleasing man nor sang Send a Prayer! for the Boys Out Thero,” and to ©n-coro rendered another selection. Mr. M. A. Norreli preside*'! of the association mado a short but encouraging address. Ho was pleased to have the soldiers present, and praised the ladies of tlie auxiliary for their efforts in making their visit enjoyable. Miss, Coro lease Norreli was Mistress of * Ceremonies.'Following the rendition of the program, refreshments wtpre served | by a committtcft of the auxiliary, aft ' or which the guests enjoyed themsolv es most pleasantly. Toward the mid • night hour, the soldiers went through ■ a series of lt;irills, which greatly inter ' osted the civilians and the merry geUi | ering reluctantly dispersed with the host of wishes for the Spartan auxiliary.
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Richmond Planet
Richmond, Virginia, US
Sat, Feb 23, 1918
Page 11
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