Blind musician Mary's uplifting Richmond recital at First Baptist
Miss Mary L. Fitzhugh, a blind pianist and singer educated at the Mission School for the Blind, gave a noteworthy concert at the First Baptist Church Richmond on May 16. She performed operatic excerpts and readings in English and Italian, using braille for musical notation and delivering strong theatrical readings despite racial and physical barriers.
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Richmond
Mary L. Fitzhugh
First Baptist Church
South Ninth
Mise Fitzbrugh
Misson School For
Fitzhugh
Fame
Hugh
Mise Fitzhugh
W. H. Peeaies
Mre
Bessie Kelkkse
Tuskegee
Jessie Big Dogs
Esther Griffin
The
Palladium
San Telegram
Mary Fitzhugh
Soie
Windsor
Decale
Jane
Black Patti at Standard Theater in Jumpingland
Mme Sisseretta Jones and company perform a musical comedy at the Standard all week. A Central Africa setting features bright comedy and elaborate stage design. In the second act a Zambesi River village scene highlights the Gambulier voices with strong portrayal by Charles E. Bougin as the Ibe ev. Dr. Brown.
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Mme, Sisseretta Jones
Standard ‘Theatre
Jungieland
Central Africa
Zambesi
Charles E. Bougin
Ibe
Dr. Brown
People’s Chorus Elect Officers
The annual election of the People’s Choral Society was held last Monday night. Elected officers include William H. Rody as Recent Secres, Hylce Jacobs as Assistant Secretary, Alice Henrietta Morris as Financial Secretary, Mrs. M. Turner as Treasurer. Board of Directors include Mrs. Blanche Poole, Mrs. Mecerida Brooke, Miss Xelitt, Mrs. Katie Walker, Alexander Robinson, Joseph J. Merrill, W. J. Williams, with Alfred J. Hill as Musical Director.
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People’s Choral Society
Ae We Wm
Society Notes From Wilmington May Gatherings
Wilmington Delaware May 28 report lists guests and visits across local families. D D Turner of Jersey guest of Mrs Benjamin and various Sunday gatherings include Mrs Anne of Conn Del Mr Thomas Le Odre Potter Chine Aran 75 Mason and others Octavia Ellis and son at 1200 Lombard Street en route home after commencement at Pennetown Miss Alberta Brown hosts Elmer Braton John Tilghman and others Mrs Caulk of West Chester attends with Joseph Messick and William Caulk guest of Sallie Bra on Sunday. J Wilson and Hannah mentioned as ill. A fundraising event for Knights funded by Rev James L Hubert with 619 W 7th Street agent reporting.
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Wilmington
Del
D. D. Turner
Jerseyy
Benjamin
James Hach
Anne
Con. del
Thos
le Odre Potter
Chine
Aran
Eugene Me de Mason
E. Bined Rah Mason
Octavia Ellis
Annie Crosby
Lombard Street
Pewninetowes
Hettie Caulk
Elmer Braton
John Tilghman
Alberta Brown
West Chester
Joseph Messick
Liam Caulk
Allen
W. 7Th Street
James L. Hubert
New Castle
A. M. Wee
J. Wilson
Hannah N
The
Knights
Memorial Sermon Draws Grand Army Men to Church
Rev. Dr Temple preached a memorial sermon to Grand Army men and Ladies Circle at a crowded Sunday service in Dover. Drs Moore Hollaway Sterritt from local churches attended as congregations gathered for the event and a platform meeting followed led by Rev Solomon Hudson.
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Blecklins
Sue
Frank Smith
Eighth Street
Drs. Moore
Shiloh
Hollaway
Ai Baptist
J. A. Sterritt
Aiery
Baptist Church
Dover
Liel
Tence
Dr. Temple
Grand Army
Protection for Women Group Appeals for Donations
The Association for the Protection of Colored Women requests support through the Philadelphia Tribune at 1508 NE Street. The group seeks contributions from all readers to fund its protective work.
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Association For the Protection of Colored Women
Ne Street
Philadelphia Tribune
Women Business Leaders Featured In Special Edition
The Philadelphia Tribune announces a forthcoming women’s business supplement limited to female professionals. Applicants include notaries public, drag artists, dressmakers, hair specialists, and other trades. Interested women must send a card to the city editor at 717 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, with space constraints applying on a first-come basis.
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Valent Philo
Phila
Tribune
Sansom Street
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Observer
Mime
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Pitte- Dargle, Pa
Aida Overton Walker
Pacific Coast
Orpheum
San Francisco
Billy Ward
Rex
Wife
Geran
BS. H. Dudley
Soath Smart Set Company
Tutt Whitney
On South Street
Leon Wi
Brooklyn
Jack Duncan
Prosioner
the Victoria Theatre
Mise Inez Clough
Col &. Diton
Paine College
Augusta
F. A. Clark
Peoplee
Ceese
South
Willie Vodery
Antheny Byrd
U. N. By
Barabbas
Lela Walker Bryan
New Century
Mise Josie Harvey
Ise Harvey
Standard
People’s Chorus
Green Dragon Cafe
17Th Street
Wilmington News
Busy Bee Club
Mt . Church
St. Luke
A. G. Scott
Lizzie Johnson
West Philadelphia
M. Williams
Alge Jones
Havana
Cuba
Mary Williams
Phoebe Anderson
Kennett Square
H. E. Rust
W. 12Th Street
Spence Dorrel
Studenta
Will Seporte
Mary J. Winfield
Maryland
Miss Or Clark
Philade
Ruff
Baltimore
Dale
Mary Lopez
Watson Chippy
Benigs
Henry Milburn
Mattie Black
Ambrose
Moorestown
N. J
M. C. Brooks
Kansas City
Ontario
Canada
Bethel
M. E. Robinson
Orange St
Young People’s Literary Society
Rev
W. ©. Parker Johnson
St. Paula A. U. Church
J. Allen Neer
Jericho
Sheba’s Court No. 1
J. ©. Temple
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Spechl
James Duncan PE
15Th
Broad
Fairmount
Market
Christian
Elsworth
North 8Th
Carpenter Street
Philadelphia
ONE Price Hat and Cap Store
N. W
Dickinson
Keystone
83Rd & Dicks Ave
Rene Sorex Rensiens Bilver
Philadelphie
Keystone Aid Society
Pennsylania
Asbury
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S. E. Cor
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Richard A. Cooper
Pais
Hair Shop
South ST
Comick
Beatrice Smith
Mer
Virginia Reed
Mms. T. E. Stamm
Anna.e. Syres
Mme
T. E. Stamm
Stamm
Mss Jones
MS. Jones
Bainbridge Street
Bell
Isabella Gaulden
Christian Street
Stockett
G. W. Stockett
19Th and
P. Hansborough Owens
Ini
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OWEN
South Isth &Bt
Kentucky Ave
Oetty
Atlantic City
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