Gibson's New Standard Theatre Opens Summer Shows
The grand summer season opens at Gibson's New Standard Theatre with new acts including Blanche Thompson and Evan Robinson. The house draws large crowds, boosted by summer travel trends, and Manager Gibson promises an absorbingly interesting bill with notable performances by Harrington and Mills, the Mimic Messengers, Bernard and Marguerite, Suter and Belle, the Famous Quartette, and a Russell and Bright act.
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Gibson
Blanche Thompson
Evan Robinson
J. Leabrie Hill
Miss Robinson
Blanche
Harrington
Mills
Bernard
Marguerite
Italy
Suter
Belle
Russell
Bright
Brown
Pugh
Billie Young
Notable Detroit playwright visits The Man who Presents
Lincoln Harris of Detroit discusses future theater events on The Man who Presents show. The Smarter Set theater at Lafayette Theatre extends run three weeks due to high demand. Lloyd Gibbs, famed tenor, notes change in appearance. Russell returns to Philadelphia after weeks away. Harrison Stewart and Rich Rollinson entertain Buffalo at the Lyric all week. Ray and Taylor in New York. Philadelphia crowds praise Deacon Johnson and his Clef Club Orchestra. See Lucky Roberts on rag piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Harris
Detroit
Mich
Lafayette Theatre
Harrison Stewart
Rich Rollinson
Lyric Theatre
Buffalo
Burleigh and White Play Noted Philadelphia Concert
A refined Philadelphia audience enjoyed a May 29 concert at East Calvary M E Church. Violinist Clarence Cameron White of Boston, organist Melvill Chariton of New York, and Harry T. Burleigh with accompanist Burliegh performed to acclaim. White showcased superb tone, command, and delivery.
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Burliegh
White
Philadelphia
Emelyne Joliette Tindley
Carrie C. Carter
South
Miss Tindley
Camp Dix
Florence Miller-Williams
Harry T. Burleigh
Clarence Cameron White
Roland W. Hayes
Boston
Philadelpha
East Calvary M. EB
Broad and
Fitzwater Streets
East Calvary
Clarenceameron White
Melvill Chariton
Pianst
New York
Harry T. Burliegh
Children’s Day Observed at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church Riverton
Riverton notes report a Children’s Day program at Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church with recitations and solos and praise for the flower committee. Mrs. Amos Brown left for Washington to visit Sherman Saunders in D C. Mrs. Homer Johnson attends 12th wedding anniversary of Glascoes in New York.
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Riverton
N. J
Mt. Zion A. M. E
Amos Brown
Washington, D. C
Sherman Saunders
Que Street
Homer Johnson
New York
Hartford
Maude Payne
Cape May
Ella Todd
Howard Conwell
Miss Todd
Samuel Todd
Alice Taylor
J. R. Madison
Philadelphia
Mt Zion Mt Pisgah services and community notices in Lawnside
The Mt Zion church in Lawnside NJ held morning services and a Lords Supper for eighty after an old fashion class. A Children’s Day program at 2 30 delighted attendees. An evening sermon used St John 3 8. Mt Pisgah also featured a strong sermon from St Luke 13 30 with 3 30 Children’s Day exercises. Various social visits and club meetings followed as residents and guests attended events and tributes throughout the weekend.
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Lawnside
Magnolia
N. J
Mt. Zion
Mt. Pisgah
Zion
Lemuel Still
Alpha Club
Sylvia Archers
Wm. Keys
New York
Philadelphia
William J. Brown
Camp Dix
Lillian Smith
Whittier School
Camden
Carrie
Grace Ales
Williams
John Wilson
John Lewis
Leon Bryant
Moss
Lena Griffin
Cannon
Mary Bradley
Privat Joseph Martin
Wonderful Wright
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Events
Mrs Florence White and Miss Josephine Selby arrive as in laws and sister visitors. Charles Polk of Howard University visits his parents. Miss Wilson shows improvement. An event hosted by Mrs Lizzie Burl and Mrs Myrtle Still succeeds. Prof Allen and the Boys and Girls Glee Club attended and are thanked for their service.
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Florence White
Josephine Selby
Chas. Polk
Howard University
Elsie Polk
Miss Wilson
Lizzie Burl
Myrtle
Allen
Howard Richardson
South
Randolph Street
Philadelphia
William Richardson
Maria Macy
Dover
Del
Harry
Bertie Wilson
Jefferson Street
Elsie Lamson
Edward Dolly
Viola Dolly
Carneys Point
Rebecca Viney
Wilmington
John
Homer Riley
Edward Williams
New Castle
Children day observed at Mt Zion AME church Bordentown
On June 12 the Mt Zion AME church held a children's day program with a morning sermon by Rev C W Gibson, music by Ironside School students and the Ironside Quartette, and an evening program of recitations duets and solos. An infant baptism occurred and attendance included several church members and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bordentown
N. J
Mt. Zion A. M. E
Ironside School
Misses Morris
Edna Randolph
Mr. Gibson
Miss Green
Pursue
Ironside
Miss Harrison
Hamilton Coles
Herbert Morgan
C. W. Gibson
Pensaukén
Wm. Jones
Dunn
Mt. Zion Church
Philadelphia Tribune
Borden Street
Grand Lodge of Masons
C. H. Gibson
Mt. Zion
Smyrna Delivers Community Notes From Bethel A M E Church
Smyrna Delaware June 11 reports Children’s Day at Bethel A M E church a grand success with Rev J A L Porter and wife praised. Collections 32.10. Centennial M E church held a quarterly meeting led by Dr Hubbard. Other items mention sick lists visits pardons and social events across Smyrna including Rev Dr Price letters and local travelers.
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Andrew Johnson
Emma Potts
Dr. Price
Philadelphia Tribune
Howard D. Loper
Board of Pardon
Gov
Townsend
Frank Johnson
Wilmington
Del
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Lucky” Roberts
Cameron White
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Anna Smith
School of Hair Culture
StuArt
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Philadelphia, Pa
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School of Beauty Culture
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Mary Calhoun Curtis
Savoy Shaving Parelor
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