Gibson's New Standard Theatre Delights Audiences
In warm evenings Gibson's New Standard Theatre presents a varied program with Fanny Wise in strong voice and a lively cast. Baldwin Keene Anita Bush Ollie Burgoyne Steve Bam headline acts alongside a photo play and a vaudeville mix, praising the orchestra and the lively crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson
Standard Theatre
Fanny Wise
Cole
Johnson
Red Moon
Sammy
Whitney and
Tutt
Baldwin
Keene
Miss
Miss Bush
Bush
Pinkie Blossom
Ollie Burgoyne
Hobo Jim
Steve
Darktown
Steve Bam
Sweetie May
Standard
Remarks on Bryan recital and student performances
The June 3 edition omits several comments on the Bryan recital. Mary Dawson as Theseus and Mary Lucas as Egeus receive praise for strong impersonations. L. Richardson and Rheba G Pleasant as Hippolyta also praised. Viola M. Carter as Helena and Anna. L. Richardson’s youthful portrayals receive further commendation. Mabel Underhill as Mabel Sweetly impresses with stage presence. Ida Cokine’s Ethyl Chlorida is true to life and Ma Deline Thomas shines as social worker and doctor. Elizabeth Walker’s Irish portrayal and Lottie Francis’s Tennant scene are praised. Mabel Jones and Lenora Bradley noted for ability. Ethel Benson’s Marion Young showcases versatility across five roles with skill and life-like fidelity. The schoolroom scene with twenty children elevates the performance, making the evening memorable and reflecting well on Mrs. Bryan and her pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Theseus
Mary Dawson
Duke
Egeus
Mary Lucas
Lysander
Beryl’ Gardner
Demetrius
Anna
L. Richardson
Rheba G
Hippolyta
Helena
Viola M. Carter
Helenas
Helen Underhill
Mabel
Ida Cokine
Madeline Thomas
Elizabeth Walker
Lottie Francis
Mabel Jones
Lenora Bradley
Marion Young
Ethel Benson
Community Notices and Church Events in Burlington NJ
Burlington New Jersey June 14 readers note a Washington trip on the P R R excursion with Mr and Mrs Meredith and many others. Reports on local Baptist services, Children’s Day activities, lectures, and social events at Mt Zion and Union churches. A Grand Moses convention at St Pauls Baptist, plus receptions and club gatherings are mentioned along with travel to Philadelphia and Hartford for residents and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hill
St. Johns Church
Parks
Union Baptist Rch
Philadelphia
G. L. Gordon
Wm. Brown
Cornelia Cottman
Evangeline Timus
Roy Church
Rev. Hyman
West End Embroidery Club
Mt. Zion A. M. E
Grand Lodge of Moses
St. Pauls Baptist Church
Moses
John Jones
Union Landing
Mable Hickman
Hartford
Maud Payne
Jennie Hickman
John and Peel Poindexter
Jennie Wilkerson
Riverton
Janey Hunt
Virginia
Dirpter
Margaret Payne
Scales
Pensauken Briefs Highlight Childrens Day Observance
In Pensauken New Jersey on June 12 attending services featured a Children s Day sermon and evening exercises with the Babies Tableaux praised by the mothers. A school work display Tuesday night showcased drawing manual training sewing and raffia work drawing parents.
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Pensauken
N. J
Pensauken School
C. H. Gibson
Daniel Anderson
Mary Holland
Irvin Brown
the Tribune
Ethel Morris
Bordentown
Mary Saunders
Philadelphia
Clara Deshields
Sophia Gibson
Thomas
Benjamin Jones
Local Visitors Share Sunday at Home Gatherings
Mrs. C mas and cousin Mr. and Mrs. Uel E. Cooper of West Philadelphia hosted relatives on Sunday evening. John Brown of Haverford spent a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Westly Brown. Edward Martin with brother Alfred Polk hosted guests, while Misses Ella Butler and Mary Bailey of Philadelphia visited Mrs. Susan Wood. The B A A was defeated by the Eyrta Club of Camden with a score noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C Mas
Uel E. Cooper
West Philadelphia
John Brown
Haverford
Westly Brown
Edward Martin
Alfred Polk
Ella Butler
Mary Bailey
Rainer
Philadelhia
Susan Wood
Yes Eyrta Club
Camden
Shakespearian Garden Highlight at Whittier School
In Camden on June 14 the alumni and pupils of Whittier School staged a celebrated Shakespearian Garden with folk dances Maypole and scenes from Shakespeare. The school orchestra played as a large Camden and Philadelphia audience filled the auditorium. Several local and visiting residents were noted, with community notices about church youth events, gatherings, and upcoming rallies.
Woodbury Social Roundup Notes Visits and Gatherings
Miss Leona Taylor, Miss Viola Wilson and Mrs J H Rowley attended a Mu a Picnic at Central Park. Rev J Jordan of Philadelphia and his children visited Mrs Rhoda Calvery. Miss Annette Ireland of Camden and Miss Georgia Purnell visited Sunday. Pansy Generette of Camden and William Martin of Woodbury called on Miss Viola Wilson. Mrs Clarence Waples of New York returned home after visiting her mother. J H Rowley hosted a dinner for Miss Viola Wilson with guests including Pansy Generette and Viola Purnell. Bethel AME Church Children Day exercises drew many visitors. The program, led by Mrs D Fisher, was well received. Mr and Mrs Louis Jones of Washington DC have returned home after a short visit.
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Woodbury
N. J
Leona Taylor
Viola Wilson
J. H. Rowley
Mua
Central Park
Thursay
J. Jordan
Philadelphia
Rhoda Calvery
Annette Ireland
Camden
Georgia Purnell
Pansy Generette
William Martin
Clarence Waples
New York
Viola Purnell
Bethel A. M. E
D. Fisher
Louis Jones
Washington, D. C
Ocean City Briefs Highlight Summer Visitors and Local News
Ocean City New Jersey June 14. Tabernacle Baptist Church on West Avenue hosts services each Sunday. Mrs Andrew Bassil opened her cottage for the season. Mrs Polk and daughter of Philadelphia visited friends. Mrs George Wells and daughter return for summer. M B Comfort back from Kings Park Rhode Island preparing hotel for summer. Harrison Shaw returned from Boston staying at Hotel Comfort. High school graduate Newton Turner with honors celebrated. Robi Clark of Philadelphia visited Charles Drainé Cottage. William Conquest spent weekend in Philadelphia. E E Harris returned from Winchester Virginia after sister’s death. Ed Waters Maddox Paine and Bass in town for the summer.
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Ocean City
N. J
Tabernacle Baptist Church
8Th St
West Avenue
Andrew Bassil
Polk
Philadelphia
George Wells
Our City
M. B. Comfort
Kings Park
R. I
Harrison Shaw
Boston
Hotel Comfort
Newton Turner
Robi. Clark
Charles
Drainé Cottage
William Conquest
E. E. Harris
Winchester
Ed. Waters
Mr. Maddox
Wildwood Solons Host Summer Visitors and Church Services
Wildwood notes list Mrs. M. I. Trotter and Mrs. Nancy Boyd visiting from Philadelphia and Elizabeth. Rev. A. L. McWade preached on Christian warfare. Sabbath school strong and Children Day program highlighted. Upcoming June 18 services led by Rev. J. H. White with Children’s Day exercises and large congregations expected.
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Wildwood
N. J
M. I. Trotter
Philadelphia
Nancy Boyd
Elizabeth
N. C
A. L. McWade
Asbury A. M. E. Church
McWade
Heath
Thomas
Turner
Kinnie Dickerson
E. B. Miller
J. T. Cooper
Whitesboro
Eureka Baptist Church
Cooper
Mary Simms
Community notes on visits and events at Eureka and Wildwood
Local residents share visits to Wildwood and Philadelphia, church activities, and social gatherings. Mrs. M. I. Trotter recovers from a bruise. Helen Maxfield guests with Mrs. M. T. Trotter. Annie Robinson visits for the summer. Lodges, unions, and the Booker T. Washington Society hold meetings and a strawberry festival at Billups Auditorium.
Millville Church Programs Highlight Sunday Services
Sunday services drew strong attendance in Millville with a 10 40 morning sermon and 2 pm Sunday school. Children led the evening program under directors Mrs Lenora Lewis and Miss M M Corse with thanks extended to parents for their support. The church featured flowers and ferns arranged by Superintendent Chas Wright. Visitors included Miss Anna M Borican visiting her father, and locals Mrs Gertrude Baynard and Mr Wilbert Bryant with family.
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Millville
N. J
Lenora Lewis
M. M. Corse
Chas. Wright
Anna M. Borican
Cape May
Nevada Barnes
Bridgeton
Jas. Taylor
Philadelphia
Wilbert Bryant
Edward
Gertrude Baynard
Long
Samaritan lodge holds first annual sermon in Beverly
The Samaritan lodge of Beverly New Jersey held its first annual sermon at Bethel A M E Church last Sunday evening with Rev A H Newton pastor and Rev Scott delivering an instructive sermon. Members and nonmembers were touched and Mrs D J Raynor founder was mentioned while Mr Alex Bounds of Moorestown called on Mrs Lillian Jacobs of Cooper Street.
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Beverly
N. J
Samaritan Lodge
Bethel A. M. E
A H. Newton
Scott
Grand Lodge
D. J. Raynor
Alex Bounds
Moorestown
Lillian Jacobs
Cooper Street
Tribune
Clara Spencers
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Leadbetter
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N. W. Cor
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Bell Phone
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Mms
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Bainbridget
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Madame A. I. Russell
South Street
Philadelphia, PA
Halo Hair Company
Gteinway Avenue
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Elks Home
Spicer Avenue
Elkhom
Pennsylvania
Odds and Ends Club
Asbury A. M. E
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Helen Maxfield
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Quaker City
Susan Burton
Atlantic City
Booker T. Washington Literary Society
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Im — E. Monroe
70Th Street
Philadeiwaom, Pa
Millville News
Overton Hygienic Mfg. Co
Chicago
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Chas. A. Hopkins
Phila
P. Douglass
Kentucky Ave
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Dr. Brown
Arch St. Browns
End Arch Streets
P. H. Owens
Chester
Owens Sebook
P. H. Owens School OF Beauty and Hairdressing
S. 17Th St
Chenter
the Hair Shop
Priva
V.V. Maginley
Mme
C. J. Walker
South Phone
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Locust
Arctic Ave
N,v
Mark
Mme. A. J. Peyton
School OF Beauty Culture
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