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Newspaper
Philadelphia Tribune
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
2
Central Presbyterian Church led by Rev. E. Griffin D D plans a Children Day service at 11 am with an address on The Training of Children. Christian Endeavor at 7 pm features Christ's Call to the Young Women of Today. Evening preaching at 8 pm on The Fool.
St Johns A M E Church Ludlow Street below 36th reports good Sunday services. The pastor will preach both morning and evening on Sunday June 20. A Wednesday evening class is also planned.
The Memorial Baptist Chapel held Sabbath School at 2 30 p m and announced a new piano in the Sunday program. Next Sabbath the minister will lead the morning service with Sabbath School at 2 30 p m and four o clock Children’s Day exercises inviting all friends.
Sunday services drew a large crowd with an 11 am sermon and 2:30 pm Sunday school. Ushers' Board met at 8 pm with Miss Rachel Goodwin elected correspond ing secretary and a reception held for Atlantic City departure. Also noted: Deacon Alfred Fisher preached at Lansdowne and Ephraim Green injured by an auto accident. Attendance and upcoming Sunday school institute scheduled for June 23 at Emanuel. Tribune available at Phoebe Anderson's 2837 W Gordon St.
The La Mott A M E Church at City Line and 15th St attended by Rev H D Brown notes a visit by presiding elder Dr W H Davis and a series of one hour summer sermons on The Disciplined Body The Appe tite Tongue Eye Ear Temper plus a Sunday evening concert and a guest singer Mrs Flora Maker from Philadelphia and Ella J Ballar as directress Ella Z Ballard joins the church. Rev Brown preaches at Somerville Church and the Alpha and Omega Society plans a sermon next Sunday with Benj Griffin as president.
Rev C L Knox opened with a morning sermon to a large audience on the Power of Unconscious Influence. Activities included a 2 30 Sunday session, 3 30 preacher Rev wm Kitchen rally, 6 45 Epworth League talk, and Monday night preaching by Mrs Lena Mason for the pastors club. Visitors urged to attend as the rally continues toward the fourth Sunday in June.
Sunday morning worship at Berean Presbyterian Church was led by Rev G V Clark pastor of Mt Zion Church Cleveland Ohio The sermon delivered by Rev Clark drew a strong response The evening service featured the Sunday school program titled Day of rest and reflection.
Rev. Dr. J. C. Caldwell of Nashville led a Sunday program at Union A. M. E. Church with sermons at 10 30 and 3 30. Seven joined the church and six were read in full membership while the Allen League presented Dr Caldwell with a silk cane umbrella after the service.
The pastor spoke on The Church of Tomorrow during the 10:45 service. He traced Children Day to 1857 and urged parents to start church in the home. Twenty two children joined the church after the sermon as the Sunday school session closed with a crowded classroom and bright decorations.
N C Johns argues that spiritualism proves there is no death and humans transform to immortality after mortal life. He asserts God’s miracles, Jesus’s resurrection, and the spirit’s return, while orthodox churches reject this science of spirit and divinity.
Rev T Wellington Henderson longtime A M E pastor and Book Concern manager died Wednesday at 5 am after four years of poor health. He served churches in St Louis Chicago Indianapolis Philadelphia New York Boston Newport and more. Funeral set for Monday at Bethel A M E Church Newport at 11 am confirmed by his family and community.
A Smyrna wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs drew many gifts with a post ceremony reception. Rev Dr Albert Price officiated. The union A M E Church held a successful service with leaders Aaron Gibbs Mel Lawson John Sammons Thomas Dixon Alex Butcher and Frank Morris guiding prayers. The note column also mentions school appointments and upcoming Discourses.
The St Michaels and All Angels church at 43rd and Wallace Streets celebrates its 25th consecration anniversary with intercessions observed yesterday. Tomorrow at 6 am a Corporate Communion will include newly confirmed members, with Rev Elliot White and Archdeacon Philips preaching. Three services daily next week feature various visiting preachers and a public invitation.
The Forward Movement Campaign Aid Fund Committee met on Monday evening June 7 to outline ways and means for the sixth outing of the Good Shepherd Mission School for Poor Children. They solicit donations from friends via committee members Irene Seay E Getting Lucy Lane Estella Merton Lucy Hickman Eva Lytle Morton Del Co Pa Miss Estella Morgan Miss Annie Gilbert Mrs Bertha Moore Mrs Annie P Alexander and St Catharine Guild with Miss Marie Montier Supt.
Editorial note warns contributors to submit material by Tuesday noon or it will be discarded. It states late submissions may be returned only if postage covers the return of the manuscript, otherwise they are discarded.
Bethel A M E Church Millville N J held a celebratory Children s Day service with lavish floral decor by Brothers Millas and Griffin. Upcoming Stewardesses Day and pew rally planned for June 20. Visiting relatives include Maggie Branch from Philadelphia and A B Corsen vacationing with family in Woodstown.
At the Haddon Public School No. 4 commencement at Fowlers Haddon Opera House the first colored pupils, Inez V. Redman and Dorothy I. Holmes, were honored as graduates and to enter Haddonfield High School next term. The event featured recitations by Vernon D. Smith Gisetta V. Redman and Vernon L. Fussell, essays by the graduates, a keynote on racial progress by Rev. W. G. Parks D. D., and presentations from local officials and friends.
Friday evening June 4 marked the graduation and entrance into business for Emma Raine and Araminta Ray from the Francenia Lowter Holland School of Beauty Culture on South Twelfth Street. Notables present included Prof. A. E. Lumby of Philadelphia and Mrs. Clara H. Brown of the Delaware Conference M. E. Church. The event coincided with the Preceptress's birthday and a reception featuring a pink and white cake and gifts from pupils, patrons, and friends, including items from North Carolina.
Wilmington daily notes a large audience at afternoon Children Day exercises raising $53, with sermons at Bethel A M E Church and at Ezion M E. Church, plus a Coon Town Frolic carnival for the Sarah Ann White Home. Various fraternal and veterans group activities and visits are summarized, including dances, parties, and church services.
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