Gibson's New Standard Theatre Presents Notable Black Act Lineup
Feature review extols John T. Gibson as Pennsylvania's wealthiest Black man and owner of a premier city theatre. The week’s program includes Vaughner Trio, Gordon and Company, Parker and Mack, Bradford and White, Four Merry Youngsters, Glenn and Jenkins, Mears riding act, Blanche Thompson and Evan Robinson with Bob Russell's Musical Comedy Aggregation in High Yallers and Seal Skin Browns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Mr. Gibson
Gibson
Vaughner
Gordon
Parker and Mack
Bradford
White
Glenn
Jenkins
Mears
Blanche Thompson
Evan Robinson
J. Lieubrie Hills
Bob Russell
Lela Walker Bryans Pupils Recital Delights City Audience
Friday evening May 31 at Whites Auditorium featured Lela Walker Bryans elocution pupils in a war play By Way of the Secret Passage. Ethyle Benson stood out in a challenging role while Mary Lucas Teresa Bailey and others received praise for their performances. A Fleur De Lis Ballet encore showcased the dancing talent and Juvenile pieces added charm to the program with a capacity crowd applauding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whites Auditorium
Lela Walker Bryan
Madam Drew
Mary Lucas
Annette
Teresa Bailey
Elsie
Bessie Taylor
Caroline
Viola Carter
Ethel Gibson
Ruth
Ruth Hamilton
Rita
Marie Hardy
Alice
Hazel Walker
Betty Drew
Edith Holland
Mmeie
Ruth Clara Ivory
Emma Brown
Sara Pierce
Dorothy Carter
Irma Bailey
Dai Guid
Maggie Clarke
Benson
Emma Madison
Madame Patterson's Song Carnival Impresses Philadelphia Audiences
A Ladies class under Madame Mary Saunders Patterson staged a vibrant pageant at Musical Fund Hall last Friday. Eighteen to twenty singers wore costumes reflecting nationalities, delivering choral pieces with refined expression though lacking some volume. Soloists Edith Clayton Helen Barrett Genevieve Ray Lelia Fisher Iola Mitchell Lillian May Jones Edith M Thornton showed promise. readers and dancers added flair. Hackley lauds Patterson's festival for youth culture and musical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary ‘Saunders Patterson
Musical Fund Hall
Mme. Patterson
Donizetti
Hosamond Johnsons
Edith M. Thornton
Philadelphia
E. H. Hackley
Robert C Ogden Association Musical Enthralls Guests
The sixth annual Robert C. Ogden Association musical and reception drew a large crowd Wednesday evening at University Hall Wanamaker Store. Performers included the R C O Choral Society directed by Wm J Adkins and the R C O Band with soprano Mrs Emma Banks contralto Miss Marian Anderson the blind poetess Myra V Wilds and cornet soloist Clinton Hobbs. A bouquets presented to each lady. Dancing followed with Mr James E Johnson and his orchestra finishing near the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Ogden Association
University Hall
Wanamaker
Wm. J. Adkins
R. C. O. Band
Alva Draine Olds
Emma Banks
Marian Anderson
Myra V. Wilds
Clinton Hobbs
Boquet
James E. Johnson
Pleasant Violin Recital by Edwin Hill Pupils Draws Large Crowd
A twelve annual recital by Edwin Francis Hill pupils drew a full house at the Y M C A. The event featured Marian Richardson, Robert Robbins, and others with visiting artists H Leonard Jeter and Miss Oliver Jeter delivering acclaimed cello and piano performances. The program closed with a violin duet by Hill and Chas McCabe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Francis Hill
Marian Edith Richardson
Robert Robbins
Wm. Giddings
Ida Brown
Jerome Burley
Walter Lively
Alfred Mathews
Leroy Stokes
Wm. H. Ricks
Charles McCabe
Prof. Hill
Evelyn Crawford
Zephis
Edwin Hill
H. Leonard Jeter
Oliver
Jeter
David Popper
Adelaide Williams
John R. Frazier
Charlies Hubbard
Lorene Loveley Harris
Helen Young Dammond
Ella P. Webb
Susie Jordan
Walter Liveley
William Alex Han
Folk Song Festival and Tours Reach Multiple Cities
The article notes a large folk song festival in New Orleans and mentions a cant by Rev. C. T. Walker in Augusta and a May listing. It highlights musician Lucky Roberts returning to lead the Smarter Set Orchestra in the city, drawing critical praise. It also lists acts touring through Cleveland, Cincinnati, New York, Birmingham, Detroit, and Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
C. T. Walker
Augusta
H. H. Proctor
First Congregational Church
Atlanta, Ga
Camden Wedding Gloriously Unites Fussell Gilchrist Pair
Camden June 4 The May 29 wedding of Joseph Fussell and Martha Gilchrist took place in Sad diertown with Arthur J. Coward as best man. Rev Boone officiated. guests enjoyed a reception and gifts. Also noted a late May birthday reception for Thos R. Jones at 1008 9th Street despite a storm with music dancing and a lavish repast.
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Camden
N. J
George Gilchrist
Saddiertown
Joseph Fussell
Camden, N. J
Martha Gilchrist
Arthur J. Coward
Emma Wilmore
Boone
Haddonfield Baptist Church
Hattie C. Jones
Thos. R. Jones
Ninth Street
Miss Brown
Lawnside
Howard
Ethel Weaver
Beatrice N. Cobb
Jeanne V. Porter
Lillian J. Smith
Dorothy C. Holmes
Brown
Helen Moore
Helen Johnson
L. P. Dunston
Ethel Howard
Messrs
Raymond W. Pierce
J. Arthur Wells
James F. Slow
Rufus R. Hill
E. Johnson Morris
Francis Johnson
Thomas Johnson
George
C. H. Harmon
Mt. Vernon Street
Stage Notes and Society Items From Asbury Park and New York
Leon Williams will manage the Royal Theatre Asbury Park New Jersey this season opening Monday J Homer Tutt and Miss Emma Jackson both of Smarter Set Co were recently Miss Jackson plays the part of a news boy and messenger The Clef Club held their annual picnic last night at the Manhattan Casino New York City Members have subscribed 800 toward their new building to be erected when war conditions permit Mme E Azalia Hackiey is now in Atlanta Georgia after spending winter in Augusta Georgia and recently directed a
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Lucky” Roberts
South St
Phila
Leon Williams
Royal Theatre
Asbury Park
N. J
J. Homer Tutt
Miss Emma Jackson
Smarter Set Co
Miss Jackson
Messenger
Clef Club
Manhattan Casino
New York City
Mme. E. Azalia Hackiey
Atlanta
Augusta
Decoration Day Guests and Local Happenings in Woodbury
Woodbury New Jersey June 4 notes include Mrs Mat tie Kidd and Miss Pansy Brown guests of Miss Lillie C. Mason on Decoration Day. Master Russel Kennard returned home after foot operation. Ruth Muse from Philadelphia visited grandfather Henry Sharp. Community events include a Bethel A M E choir drama Whiskers a financial success and a school fair by Jericho School children raising about thirty two dollars. Other visits and local notices follow with residents and guests from Princeton Thorofare Norristown Merchantville and Branchville.
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Woodbury
N. J
Mattie Kidd
Pansy Brown
Sweedesboro
Lillie C. Mason
Russel Kennard
Ruth Muse
Philadelphia
Henry Sharp
Bethel A. M. E
South Camden
Chas. Randolph
Princeton
Ethel
Blake
George Williams
Branchville
D. C
Julia Fisher
Bethel Choir
Giles
Thorofare
Elizabeth Blake
Jericho
Mon
Missie
Andrew Campbell
Norristown
W. W. Johnson
Augustus Frisby
Joseph Nichols
Annie Matthews
Thaddeus Stevens
Merchantville
Walton Blake
Leona Taylor
Abe
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NEW Standard Theatre
Madame Patterson
Robert C. Ogden Association Musical
Irvin C. Miller
Sandy Burns
Grand Central Theatre
Cleveland
Harper & Branks
Fannie Wise
The
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Russel-Bright Company
New York
Akers
Jackson
New Queen Theatre
Birmingham
Ala
Griffin Sisters
Kelly and
Davis
Detroit
New Jersey
Camden Briefs
Aring
Mme. V. V.maginley
Wia
Philadelp Hair
Mme
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Mme. Walker
Peyton
Augustine J. Peyton
Mme. C.J. Nalker
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Sophia
Cen Aobhiv
G. T. Young
Frances Brown
Emily Daniels
Tribune
Sadie A. Stuart
Anna Smith
School of Hair Culture
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N.J
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Madaimie Russell
School of Beauty Culture
Philadelphia, PA
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Savoy
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Alexander's Pharmacy
Market St
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Fairmount Ave
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20Th
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Ethel M. Stuart
15Th St
Lucinda Jackson
N. Gratz St
Apex Hair Company
Arctic Ave
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