The New York Age from New York, New York • Page 3

AR.ONG THE CHURCHES uerJeoUtl Cenicveaee. TV, ministers who attended the Inters Conference heard Rev. J. 0. Fer-SodSrV of Metropolitan U.

14V E. Sarch deliver a aUrrinir address last afternea-at St. MarkVM. E. Rev.

Cullen, of Salem Church, Other ministers present were: EaJ. W. H. Holder. Revery 0.

Ran-me H. Brooks, M. Marsh. Horace a Miller, 0. Leroy Butler.

Rev. Butler. Jf Mount Vernon. P. E.

Jones, and oth ers. Brooklra Bethel Chareh. ger Brown, known aa the "Wild u.n wbo was caged and on exhibition W1' I. lOIH I i phiiadeipnia in ioiw, uwm uvui it 3 p. m.

Sunday. Circle No. 1 will kre their anniversary sermon preached an Sunday night. This circle gives their neat buffet luncheon Wednesday, May I A musical and literary concert will hi, riven by the Mayhew Concert Com-y on Friday, May 14.. Maahattaa W.

C. A. The grand recital riven on April 29 by Prof Rosenblatt's singing class, considering the very rainy night, was quite a ioccMs, many tickets having been sold. The Sunday service at 4 p. m.

was well attended. Rev. Florence Randolph led the meeting, which was charge of Mrs. Keyser. On May 10 a bazaar will own at the Association Building for five nights, and every effort is being made to make it a success.

Breoklya Y. W. C. A. Dr.

A. W. Catlin will speak at Vesper service next Sunday. All women are very welcome at these Sunday afternoon meetings. The rummage sale, which is to take lace at the branch next Tuesday.

May 11 all day and evening, promises to be jtrj successful. A great many articlea of dress and household use have already eome in and will be disposed of at very small prices. In spite of the storm last Tuesday night there was a large attendance at the Coney Island entertainment giTen by the juniors. St. Mark's Lyeeas.

The program before a fair sized audience at St. Mark's Sunday was in charge of Mr. Charles Mayfield. The numbers on the program were furnished by the Ladies' Criterion Circle. The special feature of the evening was an address by Dr T.

W. Topnam, of Brooklyn, on "Mental Causes of Disease." Very many instructive as well as interesting points were well brought out by the doctor. Miss L. Cherry and W. S.

Budd sang solos which were well received. On Thursday evening, May 0, the Mock Senate will reopen its sessions. Abrulalam Baptist Chareh. The attendance at the regular weekly meeting was not so large as last week on account of the inclemency of the weather. The monthly covenant meeting and holy communion were observed Sunday morning, at which service the membership of the church was largely represented and witnessed a service of great spiritual awakening.

Dr. Powell preached to a large audience in the morning. His subject was the "Three Witnesses," and the great audience seemed to have been delighted with the sermon. Three candidates were bap-tisd at the conclusion of the sermon-The pastor will preach at both services Sunday, May 9. Tlaaoth- Baptist Charelu.

At 11 o'clock a. m. Rev. M. Parker, of Flushing, preached an interesting and instructive sermon.

Subject, "A Finn Foundation." A sacred concert was given at 3:30 p. m. by the young members. Among the most prominent were Mrs. Houatoa, Ivory, E.

Thomas. Mr. J. P. Lorenta and II.

Smith, who read excellent papers. Mr. J. Harrison, well known here, will exhibit his electro scenes, consisting of stationary and moving pictures, at this church on Thursday evening. May 6.

A select program will be given and from the widespread interest manifested by the members and friends, a large audience is expected to be present. Baptist Temple. Services at Baptist Temple were largely attended last Sunday. Pastor Wisher preached a strong sermon. Baptism followed.

The Sunday school met at 2 o'clock. A missionary meeting was held at 7 p. m. Miss A. L.

Waytes epoke most encouragingly at 8 p. m. Dr. Stin-son of Morris Brown College preached. The following la a list of organizations which contributed on Easter Sunday: N.

Y. Tatunchia No. 2 Jos R. McGill No. 7762 $2.60: W.

a H. Curtis Lodge No. 6410 Theobald Lodge No. 3890 Marian H. H.

Fringes, No. 1 Richard Allen Tab. No. 95, St John's Tab. No.

96. Select Council No. 1, Mr. I. L.

Winiama $1.00. Lydia Lodge No. 151 Household of Buth $2, and Fidelity Lodge No. 49, Order of Good Hope $15.00. St David's, Bra ax.

At St David's Church on last Sunday the rector, E. G. Clifton, preached both morning and evening to large congregations. At the morning service there was a celebration of the holy communion, the rector being the celebrant On last Thursday evening the concert and recep- 1 tion of the Men'a Club took place at Eb-ling's Casino, and large throngs came from far and wide to show their loyalty to the noble cause of completing the church. The concert was a great success, flinch time being spent in the prepartaion the program.

Special mention should made of two aongs very beautifully rendered by Mrs. Ann McMarron, the soprano of the church vested choir, also of Mr. Bruce, who entertained the audience with various imitations and an exposition of ventriloquism. The music was rendered very beautifully by Miss Anderson's orchestra, and dancing was enjoyed until a late boor. Faloa Baptist Chureh.

Our work still moves on with success. At 11 m. Snnday the pastor. Rev. 8ims, presented Rev.

Skinker, a licenti-ate, who gave a very instructive At 2 p. m. the school, nnder the direction of Snperintendent Johnson and his co-workers, were out in full, and had a grand session. Dr. 0.

Sears, of the Baptist City Mission Society, delivered a very helpful address. At 6 :30 p. n. the B. Y.

P. D. held their usual session under the supervision of Miss E. Ferguson. At 7 :30 p.

our pastor being somewhat improved, was at his post of duty and preached an appreciative sermon on the "Bible's Teaching of ganetification" the church was crowded to its utmost. Among the many visitors who were preset were: Mrs. Skinner, of P. J. Wallace's church.

Norfolk. and two of Dr. Dixon's deacons, of the Colored Baptist Church of Christ In Brooklyn. At the close of the services the trustees thanked the audience for $112.29. Hv.

Feraaadrrs Eatertalaed. No one could be insensible to the tribute of respect paid to the Rev. J. C. Femnnders, rrastor of the Metropolitan p.

A M. E. Church, 230 East 85th street by the stewardesses of the church, in their mnaical entertainment and Illy festival, given nnder the management of Mrs. Legrand Singleton, whose efforts ih most sanguine expectation. Xhf ntertainment was enlivened with jnlp l.v I he New Empire Orchestra, Mr.

L. Robinson, leader. Mr. A. G.

Brooks, the great imitator, thoroughly delighted the audience with his Imitations Of most anything worthy of imitating. The renditions of Madam Pickenpack, the Metropolitan quartette and the Metropolitan chorus, together with a number of other solos and recitations, furnished a most excellent program, after which all joined in a sumptuous the result of It all being the raising of snug purse, which will be presented to the pastor on Sunday evening, May 9, before the convening of the annual conference in this city, and at this church on Wednesday, May 12. Bethel A. M. K.

Chareh. At Bethel A. M. E. Church last Sunday large numbers of parishioners attended the interesting services.

Dr. Ransom's pulpit was occupied all day by visiting clergymen. In the morning Rev. Ramson, of Topeka, preached on "Be of Good Cheer." Six persons joined the church in the morning. At the Sunday Sdhool aervise Rev.

B. F. Stuckley. of Pittsburg, preached a special sermon to the Sunday School scholars. In the evening Rev.

A. J. Cary, of Chicago, preached on "Genesis of Love." The anniversary celebration of Bethel will be held at Palm Garden Thursday evening, April 29. Salem Baptist Chareh. Rev.

W. S. Holder preached at Salem Baptist Church Sunday morning to a large congregation. The Sunday School held its regular session in the afternoon. The Rev.

Gilbert Wilson preached in the evening to a crowded bouse. The Lyceum held an interesting service at 4 o'clock. Mr. Dewitt Pardue was in charge. The following persons participated J.

II. lAbro, It. Coleman. C. Bousley, James Spotwood, Mrs.

M. Winters. Miss A. Haynes, Mrs. Roach.

Mrs. Midleton. Mr. F. Manson delivered the address.

Rev. Cullen sang a selected solo. Services next Sunday will be of a high order. Beth Tphlllah. The services on Sunday were as usual well attended.

The Lyceum program was in charge of Miss Mabel Male and waa of splendid quality. The following numbers were presented Organ selections, Miss Arabella Harding; recitation. Miss Ward soprano solo. Miss R. Ames; reading, Mrs.

Ililda Hart; contralto solo, Mrs. James: address. "Beth Tphilla and Its Significance." Mr. France Hart violin selections. Mr.

Stan-lev Harding: religious reading. Miss Fleming; address, "Opportunity," Mr. Ozwell Parris; organ selection. Miss Hampton; chorus, children of the Sunday School solo. Miss Grant.

A large audience appreciated the efforts of the performers. We are pleased to note tbat Miss Thomas, the organist, has been bask at her post for about two weeks, having almost fully recovered from her recent illness. The Choral Society, which meets every Sunday evening, is doing some excellent work. The Dramatic Club also shows marked progress- The Literary Club, which meets on the first and third Thursday evening in each month, is the medium of a fine display of talent. Altogether, the mission at 63 West 134th street proves itsplf a center of nseful activity, and the Rev.

-Ohas. Martin, pastor, is deeply interested In any movement for the betterment of conditions among the race. Bishop Walters at Mother Eloa. Bishop Walters was accorded a ing welcome by hundreds of bis former members last Sunday morning and evening. He preached two powerful sermons.

Always earnest and thoughtful, he was at his best in appealing for a stronger union, a more united front and a greater effort. Bishop Walters enjoys the distinction of having been the most popular pastor who ever served Mother Zion. and be still 'commands a large place in the hearts and affections of every loyal Zionite. Sunday was the quarterly-reunion of the classes as well as the fifth anniversary of the dedication of the church at "its present location. The feature of the morning service was the banners of the different classes with the name of the leader and number of the class inscribed thereon.

This feature will become a fixture in the church, and will he known as the quarterly rally day. Misses Pauline Jackson and Madeline Ferguson had charge of the program in the Sunday School sacred concert. Last Sunday evening Rev. J. F.

Wal-tera gave an interesting lecture under the auspices of the Varrick Christian Endeavor. On May 10 the Mysterious Club, nnder the leadership of Mrs. Fannie Van Brounk, will tender Dr. McMullen a reception on his forty-fourth birthday. Mrs.

Phoebe Richardson, one of the most energetic and worthy members of the church, through her own individual efforts, turned in nearly sixty dollars to the church last Sunday night. On next Sunday evening Dr. McMullen will preach the annual sermon to Phlloma-theon Lodge, No. 646, and their invited guests. FAST WEEK IN BROOKLYN A mission station, under the control of the Woman's American Baptist Home Mission Society, was opened last Thursday at 140 Duffield street with Miss Rebecca J.

Carter as missionary in charge. The object is to awaken an interest in the moral uplift of the immediate vicinity, regardless of sex. Miss Carter is a woman of prepossessing manners and has been actively engaged in missionary work in the South for the past thirteen years. She has 'been most successful in each field of labor. The home in which this particular work is to be carried on is nicely located and contains fourteen rooms with all modern improvements.

The schedule consists of a Woman's Day on Thursdays, at which time the mothers are brought together and some topic of interest discussed by capable women. On Tuesdays, there is a class for boys, In which they are tanght chair-caning and basketry. On Wednesdays there is a girl's mission band. They are taught sewing, both plain and fancy, and also have a study of the Bible. Sundays there is a gospel service, which is conducted by the various ministers of the city.

From March 15 to date Miss Carter has made ninety-eight friendly visits in the neighborhood and visited eighteen sick persons. She Is devoted to the work and is ideally fitted for it. The work is highly endorsed by the White Baptist Missionary Society of Long Island. Report of "Happy 74 i Foremost among the auxiliaries that made their yearly reports at the last quarterly conference of St John's A. M.

E. Zion Mission. April 22, was the Happy "74" Club. This club was organized in September, 1908, and has a membership of seventy-five. It has collected and paid over to the trustees $142.

Meetings are held each Tuesday evening at 559 Waverly avenue, at which visitors are cordially welcomed. Mrs. Nettie Johnson is president of the club Mrs. A. R.

Kennedy, vice-president: John Bailey, treasurer, and Mrs. L. W. Doyis, assistant reporter. MeetlatT of West ladlaa Forum.

The West Indian Forum held an interesting meeting at their club rooms last Sunday afternoon. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Hugh Parker Grannum. who In an appropriate manner introduced Mr. W.

T. Jemmott. who presided. The exercises were opened with prayer by the Rev. George Daniels, after which Master De Leon gave a recitation.

Bv special request Mrs. Lawton.read "How to Reach the a paper which bad bet prepared and read be- wiiii.li RrvnrTi. Xfnni. lore me iwyu cipal League, January 28. Those WHO aiscnsaea nip pairci wcio i- Rev.

J. London Isaacs. Counsellor Frank Edmead, Messrs. Joseph Monkaio, Hugh Tii2 inu Ycni; -Ac: Parker Grannum and Commander Jas. 8.

Tappen. Miss Irena Moorman delighted the audience with one of her melodious songs, after which D. B. Fulton, better known as "Jack Thome," read two of bia original poems to the delight of all present Aaaaal' Senaon to oaa at Worth Corollas. The annual sermon to the Society of the Son of North Carolina was preached last Snnday evening at the Bridge Street A.

M. E. Church by tha pastor, Rev. A. R.

Cooper, in the presence of a large and appreciative congregation. Y. XV. C. A.

Vesper Services. Vesper services at the Lexington Avenue Branch, Y. W. C. were largely attended last Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, president of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Clubs, was the speaker of the occasion. Jablleo at St. Philip's Chareh.

Last Sunday began a jubilee in St. Philip'a P. E. Church, the occasion being the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the church. A special sermon was preached at 11 a.

by the pastor. Rector N. Peterson Boyd. In the evening the Rev. Mr.

Steecher, founder of St. Philip's Church, delivered an able discourse to a large congregation. The exercises will continue throughout the week and will close on Friday evening, with the unveiling of the Hopkin's pulpit and the holy rites of confirmation by the Rt. Rev. Bishop Frederick Burgess.

I.sjIbb; of ftew Valoa A. M. E. Chareh Coraeratoae. The corner-stone of the new Union A.

M. E. Zion Church, of Ralph avenue, was laid last Sunday afternoon with impressive ceremonies in the presence of a large gathering. The following orders were largelv representd Excelsior, Plymouth. Ben Hur and Progressive Lodges.

Lang-ston, Mayflower and Naomi auxiliaries. The stone was laid by Grand Chancellor Clarke, of the State of New York. The services in the church were conducted bv Presiding Elder Newby, assisted by Revs. Guff, Lawton, Bowling, Lacey and Wilson. Recital at Memorial Hall.

The recital and reception at Memorial Hall last Monday evening was largely attended and a most pleasant affair. A most pleasing program was presented in which the following talent participated: Address. Dr. W. A.

Creditt, Philadelphia baritone solo, M. A. Dabney, of New York; recitations. Mrs. Walter F.

Craig; soprano solo. Miss Lena B. Simms. of New York; contralto solo. Miss I.

L. Moorman: address, Mr. G. W. Allen, president of St.

Mark's Lyceum. Mr. Melville Charlton presided at the piano. The recital was given under the direction of Miss Maggie P. Felton.

assisted by Mr. William Russell Johnson. The proceeds were for the benefit of the Metropolitan Woman's Business Club. 11 IH MASOXS VICTORIOUS. Dlaaeater Reed Loses Salt Woaiea's Bra Club Has Reaaloa.

Boston. Slay 4. The committee of investigation appointed by the directors of the Boston Advocate, to get the facts connected with the charges preferred against Editor J. W. Springer by the president of the Advocate Company, have completed their work and rendered a report exonerating Editor Springer from culpability and commending his skilful navigation of the little craft upon the sea of journalism.

Editor Springer retired from the management of the paper pending investigation. Affairs have been satisfactorily adjusted and he will soon be "on the bridge" again. Mr. Eugene B. Price was chairman of the committee on investigation.

President F. Gaston Hill announced the appointment of his executive committee for St. Mark's Musical and Literary Union. last Sunday. They were as follows: Chairman.

Lucius W. Harrison, J. R. Bourne, Robert Bonner, Mesdames J. H.

Madison, J. B. Hall. M. C.

Oglesby. Gilbert C. Harris. Mrs. Hannah C.

Smith and Mrs. Joseph Lee retire from the committee after long and faithful service Mrs. Clement G. Morgan and Mrs. Geo.

W. Forbes will not serve again this year, and the practice of Dr. T. E. A.

McCurdy, combined with the additional duties of secretary of the local committee for the N. M. would not admit of bis accepting the chairmanship of the executive committee again this year, and retires with the credit of a very successful year's work. Sunday St. Mark's was addressed by Chaplain D.

A. Mackay. of the Charles-town Prison, on "A Message from the Man Behind the Bar" Miss Hattie B. Yatesman was the soloist Mr. Eugene A.

Burkes accompanist. The next speaker will be Mr. J. Henderson Alls-ton on "The Work of the Common Council." Mr. I.

K. S. Johnson, of 9 Harwich street, to the delight of bia friends, is out again after being confined to the house several weeks by an acute attack of rheumatism. Dr. Benj.

E. Robinson was the attending physician. In the case of W. M. Robt T.

Teamoh. the court has sustained the demurrer entered by Attorneys E. E. Brown and Curtis Wright for the defendant This practically ends the suit The annual thanksgiving sermon to the G. W.

O. O. F. will be delivered by Dr. T.

Wellington Henderson at the Charles Street Church next Sunday after-, noon at 3 p. m. Mr. Jas. H.

Johnson, an energetic young man of Western avenue, who has the distinction of being the only colored member of the First Battalion of Massachusetts Artillery, is now pursuing his musical stud-iea under a member of the Metropolitan Opera Company of New York. The first grand reception and ball of the A. and A. Masons at Berkeley Hall last Thursday night was a rousing success. Toy furnished the music and every one was well pleased.

An especially delightful part of the entertainment was the catering of J. W. Douglass, who served one of the best menus that has been offered this season. The success of the affair is due to the energy of the following committee of arrangements Messrs. Daniel Hall, chairman Simon Ball.

Peter Gibson, J. Kensey, J. W. Exum. G.

W. Tolliver, J. N. Burrow. E.

G. Houston. L. A. Jackson, C.

S. Tolliver. J. C. White, June Stevens, A.

C. Bush. A. W. Selver.

R. O. Merrit, J. R. Small.

The reception committee was: Past Masters J. W. Exums, C. Newman, 0. J.

King. C. J. Gabourel. W.

H. Jones, A. T. Worm- i TCMt fi Tt DnnnMann. TV C.

Trice. A. W. Selver; executive commit tee S. B.

Donaldson, cnairman; j. Exums, treasurer J. R. Small, secretary ex officio, P. Spencer.

J. W. Springer, H. HIghtowner, M. M.

Barry, O. n. States. D. G.

M. P05T LENTEN ASSEMBLY and RECEPTION OfihsMan'sGnildof rw. EPIPHANY P. E. MISSION OP ORANGE, V.

J. I AT NEW AUDITORIUM. Orangs St, Newark, N. J. Thursday Evening, May 20, 1909 Tha feature of the evening will be an Exhibition JJrlll by Ivanhos No.

5. Knlg-hts Templar, of Raw York City The Men's Guild of Epiphany Mission In this their first spriisl to the public present TM.t. nnmaiutarv. No. I.

Rntchta Tamnlsr. of Naw York to be the belt drilled body of colored mea in this country. la our midst oas long 10 00 rememoerea in we Wsfxtend aeordisl invitation to ell uniformed bodies and social oiupi. Musio by New Amsterdaai Orchestra of New York City under porMlesrsMp of PROS'. WM A.

HIKER tt-" 1 Hs" ADMISSION. 50C. BOXES. SEATING 6, BOX SEATS, $1.00 Wm. Scott and J.

B. Offlosrs: Rev G. M. PlaskeU, director; AnsmllA BAM T. TT.

JTalTrantl. tWaafta. T. Va Committee of Arrangements: Dr. A.

B. Smyth, chalrmsa; wm. Oltos; J.B ti vc.t. i nti SBnK.1 i Rr.n-jeat Psrt'ies from Brooklyn snd New York, block of hall. From Jersey City traaifsr to ACTtWrrs ix ri-'m uCa.

Woaaea otf St. raal A. H. E. Chareh Mold Bia; Celrbratlwa.

PrrrsBUBo, April People on the South Side are loud in their praises of the women, of St Paul's. A. M. H. Church for the very program in celebration of Women's Day, which waa rendered last Sunday.

The service commenced at 10:45. Mrs. Uelinda Garland was mistress of ceremonies, Mrs. Anna Owens, Mrs. Pauline Summers and Miss McDowell were ushers.

The music, recitations and papers of the service were especially interesting and instructive. Mrs. Cora Taylor-Bajkln was mistress of ceremonies of the 3d. service. After devotional services an interesting rogram was rendered which was fol-owed by talks from the following ladies.

Mrs. J. W. Jeffries. Mrs.

Adelia Mur' ray, Airs. W. B. Anderson. Mrs.

Kate Stuart, Mrs. P. B. Mills and Mrs. Georgia Payne.

Mrs. Percey Barbour waa mistress of ceremonies of the 7:45 p. m. service, which was, as creditable as the first two. Mrs.

Fern Herrington, Mrs. Lillian Carter. Mrs. Laura Howard and Mrs. Francis Goodman are president vice-president treasurer and secretary, respectively.

Total collection, $55. The Booker T. Washington Hospital. No. 4, Auxiliary, will give a house social at the residence of Mrs.

A. G. Gantt 732 North Euclid avenue, E. Thursday evening, May 6. The society people are looking forward to the entertainment to be given by the Unique Four at an early date.

The Uniform Rank, Knights of Pythias, will give a grand musical, literary and military entertainment at Big Masonic Hall Thursday, May 6. A delegation will leave the city for Kansas City, for whose benefit this entertainment is given. A grand street parade and military display will form promptly at Wylie avenue and Fulton street at 7:40 a. and will be followed by the following program Overture. "Welcome." Prof.

Harry C. Waters and Second Battalion Orchestra song, selected, the Samuel Wilson Male Quartette, of Sewickley, recitation, comic, "Aunt Jemina's Courtship," Miss Jessie Jennings; solo, piano. Miss Rath Irving; solo, basso, "Bandlero." Mr. Geo. B.

Hines; duet sacred. fWho Can Tell?" Misses Mary Greenlee and Hannah Galloway; recitation, The Octoroon," Mrs. Nathaniel Banks; duet (by request). "Come to Me, Love," Mrs. Mary A.

Howard and Capt. Crampton solo (basso), selected, Mr. Abram 8. Ghant; recitation, "Asleep at the Switch," Maj. Sir John Childress; song, selected.

The Wilson Quartette; overture. "Yes, Everybody's Happy." Second Battalion Orchestra. Capt. Geo. G.

Crampton, director, and Miss Cora B. HoIIin, pianist. A grand oratorical contest at Avery Mission Church May 6 promises to be one of the greatest attractions of the season. The contestants are Mrs. Charles Jones.

John Wesley Church Mr. James T. Edwards, Homestead A. M. E.

Church, and Mr. W. K. Penn. Carron Street Baptist Church.

Little Harold Johnson, said to be a born orator and soloist and the best of his sge in Western Pennsylvania, will entertain the audience, but owing to bis extreme young age will not be one of the contestants. Rev. W. L. Lee, psstor John Wesley Church, will present the priezs.

"Wealth and Poverty," a drama written by S. A. Coleman, an artist of some ability in this city, descriptive of wealth and poverty, was rendered by some of the best talent in the city last week at Trinity Congregational Church. It was staged by Miss Henrietta Dougherty and was well worth seeing. Svnonsls of Scenes.

Act Scene 1. Interior of Mr. tioidspring's palace, showing library. Scene 2: Interior of peasant home. Scene 3 Reception room in Mr.

Goldsprings palace. Act II. Scene 1. Mr. Goldspring two years later wandering the streets a tramp.

Act III. Scene ir famib- in the Goldspring palace. Scenes 2 and 3: Tableaux Mammie's dream. The Pilgrim Bible Class, of which Mr. Earl Sams is president and Mr.

Bovard is secretary, and which is composed of some of the city's most representative young men, is holding meetings every Sunday from 4 to 5 at their hall, 26 Wooater street It Is encouraging to witness the interest and enthusiasm with which these young men discuss different Bible lessons. The Young Men's Thinking Club is an organisation just three months in business, or rather it secured its charter about that time. Mr. George A. Neale is president and Mr.

John A. Bates is secretary and treasurer. Having heard so much talk about this club, your correspondent visited their building and was shown everything pertaining to it by Mr. Frank Belt who was in charge. The club is composed of over four hundred members and occupies the large brick building formerly occupied by whitea and known as the Washington Park Natatorium.

A swimming pool. Turkish and shower baths, gymnasium, library and parlor, with a fine upright piano, are soma of the modern conveniences this club enjoys. Visitors are allowed only once; they must become members to enjoy the privileges. No visiting allowed Sunday nor other holidays. The club has twenty-five rooms known as bachelor apartments.

All are nicely furnished, ten of which are occupied. Workmen are at work arranging everything in first-class order for spring opening. Mr. and Mrs. John A.

Downing have left the city to reside in Washington. D. C. Mr. Downing received an appointment as messenger to United States Senator George Oliver, who aucceeded Senator" Knox, who is now Secretary of State.

A number of men In the city seem to have been aroused recently to make new strides in the mercantile world. Several new ventures have been made during the past year, but none seems to have greater opportunltiee than the Wage Earners' Insurance Company. The success of this company has been so pronounced that efforts are being made to move its offices from Fourth avenue to large and more desirable quarters. Mrs. M.

D. Grant, on the East End. and Mrs. Jacob Morns, on the South Side, are on the sick list Mrs. Thomas McClaln, of Arthur street, who fell down her steps several weeks ago and received injuries from which she suffered- much pain, is conval-cscitiff Mr.

and Mrs. Wm. Merriweather have moved from the North Side to 6393 Au-relia street E. B. The organisation of women, of which Mrs.

Rebecca J. Messer is president is very energetic in its management of the Temporary Home for Friendless Chil- They bops to make this their first appearance snnsis 01 sooiai "nj" Johnson, Floor Alssager A. Miller, Dr. J.tD. Ballard, vice B.

nit Afl. Ufl. tsls D. L. A W.

B. R. tk Newark Station half Bosevilla car direct tjo Hall. may.xt ureif is due Messer for the success that is crowning the ef-forta of this worthy body of women. The Home is so crowded that a committee has been appointed to look for a larger place.

North Side No. 124, Elks, Is making great preparations for ita second annual ball, which will be given May 10, under tha auspices of the Detroit Club. The smoker advertised to have. been given the latter Wirt of this month under the auspices of the Poetoffice employees, has been called off: This was one of the most embarrassing predicaments a body of men ever occupied. After sending invitations to the Postmaster and other officials, the startling rumor was circulated that the withdrawal of the unlucky thirteen would cause the postment of the banquet.

Investigation proved that the whole affair had been dropped because a great many opposed the movement for personal reasons. Syraensa Notes. The Sunny Side Circle of the Bethany Baptist church will hold a two-nights' entertainment and sale at the church on Thursday and Friday, May 13 and 14. The Peter Ogden Lodge, G. D.

O. of O. will hold their annual Thanksgiving services, which will be held at the Bethany Baptist church on Sunday afternoon, May 9. The Oneida Lodge has been invited to attend in a body and also the Households of Syracuse and Oneida. Bishop C.

R. Harris will preach morning and evening on Sunday 9, 1909. Mrs. Arthur Hasbrook paid a short visit to her home at Troy, N. where she attended the funeral services of her cousin, Mr.

Fred Artes. Mrs. F. D. Johnson spent a few weeks at her home in Ogdensburg, N.

where she was the guest of sisters and brothers. St. Philip's Church Junior Sunday School class will give a pink tea and concert, assisted by Mis. F. C.Carlise and Mrs.

Atkins. Mrs. A. Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

F. C. Carlisle, baa returned to her home in Ithaca, N. having apent three weeks in Syracuse. Mr.

and Mrs. Edgar G. Brooks was entertained at dinner on Thursday evening. April 20, 1909, by Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. Williams of 612 So. Beech street. Miss Ida Burns entertained a few friends on Thursday evening. April 29.

Mr. Henry Cachemaile will open up a first class Cuban cigar store on May 10, 1909. It is the only Cuban cigar store in Central New York State. He is the husband of the former society young lady, Miss Henrietta Burns. We hope him success.

Mr. B. Moore is ready for the spring trade. Ladies' buttons made to order. Mr.

Hugh Williams of Auburn will spend the summer with Mr. R. Van Alystyne. Uniform Rank of K. of P.

held their regular dance, which is held on every fourth Tuesday. Music by Prof. Adams. R. J.

Van Alstyne will accommodate al! persons with a moving van for moving and other purposes. New Amsterdam aOMusical Association (nroo aroRa.no) First Class Colored Musicians Vanished for all Fanotioaa laJDQUAXTsBa 322 Wat Soth strsat New York. Bead all oonuaanloaUoBa to W.l.BiKM,Manster,le W.lUtb Street jaaJM J. C. Redfield's Union Orchestra nrstCUas Mnsio Furalahed For AD Occasions.

Vlolla STUDIO: 23 OAK STREET JERSEY CITY dsoJl-Sai BEST DANCE MUSIC IN NEW YORI Walter F. Craig's ORCHESTRA 3az West 59th Street Psoas 1471 Oolombas. NOT? TORI It is eoiicedad to be tha BIST BALI ROOM ORCHESTRA ia New York barrlai wnitaotbiaoK. jaajas-ai KEEP THIS IN MIND THE BEST SHOW OF THE SEASON Cone Early NINETEENTH ANNUAL DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT and RECEPTION THEWILLINQ WORKERS' CIRCLE OF THE KINO'S DAUQHTBRS PRESENT THE BEDFORD SONQSTERS In a specially written one act musical comedy, eatiUed "The Belle of Bedford" Music by Will H. Dixon Book and Lyrics by Eeary B.

Creamer May 21, 1909 at 9 o'clock sharp PROSPECT HALL Prospect (17tk St) snd Fifth Avenues, Borough Brooklyn Parties from Naw York take Subway Express to Atlantic Avenne terminsl ssd 5th Ave bus to 16th Street (five minutes) or 5th Avenue from Brooklyn Bridge. RESERVED SEATS, ONE DOLLAR Tickets msy be secured from Nail Bros. West 53rd Street, New York City, Mrs. T. AID OF THE BROOKLYN HOME I.

1904 COLORS DARK BLUE AND WHITE IFiftlh. Ann net! Entertainment OP AlphaPhysical CultureClub At PALM GARDEN 68th Street, Between Lexlngtoa and Third Avenues s. Friday, May 14, 19.09. Muiic by New Amsterdam Orchestia Programme Subscription, 50c. -Gsrsld F.

MormsB, Resident Bdward Pettis, ios-Preaident; B. L. Bnfeh dv1.l,BJ.TTy, Fr.d;,ck lroote "clal S'creuryj Henry O.Bardtoa Tknmaa Al 1U(. fVnl. ens.

Beeor Treat Archibald EXECUTIVE W. Bobsrt B. Bideout, John M. Dixon. Harold J.

Thompson. snd Boies may beseoarhif from Members, or tha ifollovinx B. Knr? snd Tickets Desretary, so umbv ouni vjuvh IMPORTANT NOTICE PROFESSOR HERBERT World's Famous CUIRVOWNT ANITPIinfST 151 West 14th Street Neat Seventh Aveaoe READINGS 50c. 50c. I DO HEREBY SOLEMNLY AGREE and ruarantee to make you no charge if I rail to can you Dy name.

I will tell you how to gain the love of the one you most de- iffsire, even though fact I will tell you every nope, feat' or ambition better than you Jean tell yourself; wno is true or false to you. and whom -you should marry ana wnen also tell 70a the names oi your friends, enemies or rivals, and how to gain yonr heart's desires. In fact, all you wish to know ia told you plainly and correctly to your perfect satisfaction. If not you have nothing to pay for satisfaction is guaranteed to all. No money accepted in advance.

You pay nothing until after the sitting. When doubtful, discontented, unhappy, consult HERBERT Immediately. He has reduced his fee to 60c. HERBERT sdvises In business, changes, lawsuits, separations, wills, deeds, mortgages, patents, etc. love, affection, marrlae-e, divorce.

In fact, everything. HERBERT reunites the separated, causes speedy marriages, restores lost affection, removes evil Influences; teaches you how to fascinate or control anyone you desire; no heart so sad that he cannot bring; happiness and sunshine to It Don't mistake name and number. ARE YOU VS TROUBLE Does everything seem to be wrong, and has fortune never smiled on your Has your life been full of "ops and not despair, as you. can yet learn the true road to success and happiness, for both await you If you will only know how, when and where to And them, which will be revealed to you. Tou will also be told how to have your wants and wishes satisfied.

How to obtain your object In life or your heart's desire. Great Redaetloa This Week. Herbert, as a matter of advertisement this week, will give his complete reading for 60c. Everything- strictly sacred snd confidential. PROFESSOR HERBERT, WORLD'S MOST FAMOUS CLAIRVOYANT AND PALMIST, 1S1 WEST 14TH NEAR SEVENTH AVE.

60e -READINGS KOe. Hours. 10 A. M. to P.

M. daily and Sunday. Maid In attendance; CUT THIS OUT BRING THIS AD. Naw TorR Guarantee EmployijiEnnf Bureau H- $19 Weat Near Columbus Ave. 5 Naw York Phone, 423JCoL A.

ft. noMttorui'o. J. KlliC Pnprlclirii Positions, city andooimtry, mala and fesjsle no enarges not piaeea. apr.i-sm JOB PRINTING of every description done ob the shortest notice.

NEW YORK AE PUBUSHIX6 ttVUV 1 mi I CUtkai Uurs. In Tart Bring a Friend snd Meet the' Rest 6ENERAL ADMISSION, SEVENTY-FIVE CENTS Restursnt, 450 Sixth Avenue, Hotel Marshall 127 Fisher, 793 1-2 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn or FOR AQED COLORED PEOPLE may 8-3 1909 and Reception THP Boxes, Seating 8, $2.00 6nley, Chairman; P.ClBolIn. Bobsrt auvan, vs west 131th street. I 7, I 1 a 'Sk Lady Gonzales and Mme Zarreta- A I YAN ft I I 1 -I Your Fortune) Told by Haai Carafe a4 CryitaJ II Yes Are Colag to So a Clslrvoyssst Why Kot Ssa Um Bast? If yos have already mads a mistake, Ikissja away your money ana lost oonfldsnoa tsrt desilnff with mnoh-advortiasd aad sli-silyw paunisw aaa clairvoyants ana tssar clap-trap main oas, start xrosa too aad commit these wonderful medlnms IV will tall yon frankly your conoids and wm ye may expect; if nothing oaa be doaaass voa titev will not taks one cant of vosw ass uas sot uus nonany on us not) as oaa tell yoa all tnJs and moras uow oaa i nave (ooo inoar How oaa I snooeed in bnslasss or works' How oaa I make my home kappv How oaa I oonqnsr my How can 1 marry the oaa lohsoss How oaa I marry wellf How oaa I conquer my rlvalf How oaa I make sayoas love mat How oaa I get a good poeitloat' How oaa I remove bad lull oeaaw How oaa I control anyoaef How msk. diitast ones think of mr How oaa I settle my qnaxrelf How oaa I hold my hosbaad'a lovst How oaa I keep my wife's lOvef We tall all and never ask qwtiens.

No charge If not satisfied wnetrreadiag rar. xou be tba lodge. Wa Ao harabv anUmnlv arras sad anaaasaam to make no eharga if ws fail to oall yoss ssr of vonr riends. onamlss or promise to tell yoa whether year wile or sweeuteart is cmaornussf bow to set the love of tha one yoa tall a i svaa thonah miles awav: how to liiiliiiaM nMonlatlona. lawsnits: how to ry tha oas of yonr choice; how to ragala yav.

health aad vitality: remove all evil InftsiliJ, Diplomas hang la Parlors. Try GONZALES' HAIR TONIC. Prises). It saves yonr hair aad helps to get mora. 1 applications convinces yon.

as.es tlair sort, puabis ana glossy. CMsaltatfoa ISc. SOc. II.0O. Ha to 10, also Sundays.

Parmanaatr lav catod 22 yean la Beooklya. 23 Barge batwaa Bond aad Nsviai. Brooklyav Taks Bergsa Street oar or Subway, aasTsasA effM Kevli street, raava-sai Monumental Lettering and Clean ing in all Cemeteries on Marble or Granite. I can do all kinds jl of Marble Work. ARTHUR GREEN Box 131 Mstawao, J.

mar. 25 6mo OLD DRY All 208 East l7tH Straat asss Srd Avaana, New Task. taw aim TW tit qniok oarea sad best treatmeat to reader aaf" usage, mnca opea oayiisia nnanayi iara. r.ii P. S.

GRANTS Atlantic Servants' Exchsrj? COLORED HELP A SPECIALTY WEST 134 STREET Hoar rtfta AvscHta Naw Yerk CJa soarlMasa Talaphsasi M6S Harlem DR. HANDY JOHNSOii CHIROPODIST Rasideatlal call by epaobtsaea 62 ff. 115th Strtti liwTarVC Tonsorial and Pool Parlcr C01TUID larft Ttrrrtm, It Thraa mlnnfaa walk fMm ami mAmS. hv UMm flnrtlanJ ln If. 9- fi walk 1 1-3 blocks oa right head side.

Aswai- paisst aii in aiwsys oa asaa. ugars asst Tobacco. Pool 1-3 oasts per aas. Stats order is my matte. The Parlor has haas) taeroaghly renovated which affords a adet) nlaan narlo for aa atroaa.

aamtt1 vita all, who are ia ny aaighborkood to sal utaaa give ma a viaii. itpeotrairr yasa F. D. LINDSAY sprjg- aatka iMaai less IsM CLAUDE M. MOTEN.

ELECTRICIAN 340 Fourth Avenue Nvv Yortt A specialty mads la oars of meters was) electrio elevator auckiass ia private rasHsassj and apart lpanta at modermto twins, pT.l-S'a. CANNON'S HOTEL Old Bowery Road 37 Clifton Avenue North Beach, Long lalaadt Nicely famished dsy sit' LftrgMt Danciif Pt1I1o tUt) rowuBiiie isiti. cnoit tuniiM rami- Open dy and night. SHY CANNON. Proprle PRESERVE HAND LAUK av.

BBS ttm mm gm FtRR rr i aniargs our iraoa saa to get onr gtw ecs- tfilDM ajvmalntad wlk am. i VU Wllf wash yon oca shirt waist free with ovary- ilACdkn ftf fatmila tar ah Oiar tirtrM rmmm fIlAM coats a doses, all shirts 10 ct, collars'! fc work 34 oenta bed iptsad. free to every new customer with work anovat- ias tit 4a AJinta Ar Avar. TV 1 for SO days only. nay sV.