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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1914
Page
3
Not wealth but ability to meet difficult conditions defines Prof. Hill conductor of the Arion Glee Club. He overcomes trivial or tough hurdles in a way that leaves members glad with the results. His remarkable personality sustains the club’s ongoing life.
Mr. Gibson presents a high class bill at the Standard Theatre featuring Pamplin juggling, Ma bel Whitman and Picks, Martin and Motley singing and dancing, and Tutt and Homer Whitney in a one act musical comedy A Night in a Carabet. Strong numbers include Mr Salem Tutt Whitney's comedy and Miss Blanche Thompson's tango dancing.
Rumors and remarks from Wil mington and New York note short runs at Ham mersterns Roof and the Follies. Mentions Bert Williams and the Standard Theatre crowd, crowding after Auditorium and Circle closures, and a Philadelphia born Lucky Roberts.
Local notes report church work by Rev. Bennett and other clergy, sickness among residents, social visits, and school staff changes. Updates cover the Hunt A C baseball team seeking challenges, a rheumatism case, travel news, and a mid summer rally goal of $250. The Chester paper also notes a student sonnet by William Jackson and urges timely news submissions.
The Morning Star Lodge No. 8 held its annual sermon at Hutchinson Memorial U. A. M. E. Church with visiting sisters from Media Avondale and West Chester. Rev. J. C. King of West Chester preached eloquently. Local residents reported on visits recoveries and community events including Elk's auxiliary formation and church activities.
Little Frances Glasco marked her first birthday on June 2. Mrs. Annie Gills Erwin of 119 Rose St. is convalescing after a four week bone felon. On June 3 Hon J Robin Bennett and Miss Marshal Neil Brisco were married at the parsonage. The infant daughter of Mrs. Josephine Wilson was baptized June 7. Rev Harris and Mr A Martin visited Bethel Church. Daisy Dusenbury traveled to Wilkesbarre to visit her husband Emma and Mrs Hubert Brooks and baby Jannet visited Bristol relatives.
West Chester guests attend the Woman's National Undenominational Evangelistic Conference and Training School held at Varick A. M. E. Zion Church in Philadelphia on June 3 and 4. Presiding over the meeting was Mrs. Rev. Alice Jones Winston. Local residents including Mrs. Lena Mason and Rev. Wm. Murray joined surrounding attendees for related events and dinners.
Wayne Pa June 7 services at St Johns AME Church were held as usual. Rev J O Mackall preached both morning and evening. Two new members joined the church. Sunday school began at 2 30 pm. Slipper race by ushers was a grand success. Mrs Mackall and several locals were noted in city and Philadelphia visits.
Rev ee delivered a large audience lecture Thursday evening at St Daniels M E Church. Palmer of Stream M E spoke at the Watts Gram group service by Rev W T. Children’s Day services will be observed.
Rev Paris Daker reported at St James M E Church in Chambersburg that this year’s work topped prior years. He noted $90 total collections, $88.30 spent on coal, and an old coal debt of $205.40, with overall receipts exceeding last year by thirty dollars.
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