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INTERESTING ITEMS GLEANEfl BY THE AGE CORRESPONDENTS NEW YORK Yonkers, It Y. YThe death of William Taylor, only 2J years old, and residing at 137 Linden street was a shock to the younger 'set of Yonkers Suffering with a se we case of pneumonia, he died af ter one week's illness in the Home apathic Hospital on Saturday, January 26. about 3 p. m. lie was employ ed atMhe Otis Elevator Company here.

His pleasing personality mad; ior him countless friend' wherever he "went. He was a member of the Baptist Church. His body was shipped home to Lewiston, N. on Tuesday, January 29, where his mother, Mrs. Mary E.

Taylor, 1 living. lie leaves to mourn his "Mrs. Rittie Wilson, the Misses Frances and Olivia Taylor, Mrs. Lucretia Davenport of New York City and a brother, Martin Taylor of this city, besides a host of other relatives and friends. "The talk has not ceased about the minstrel and entertainment given by vthe Henry Howard Company No.

22, Uniform Rank, K. of P. at Krug's Hall, IS Warburton avenue on Friday evening; January S. The minstrel began with "Olc Kentucky" as its opening number. Those black face comedians entertained to the highest The audience appeared to be more than pleased.

During the course of the evening the two girls appeared in dance numbers principally Mrs. J. Martenbro and Mrs. Gross They responded two or three i times to encores. The James Boys Melody Jazx Orchestra took charge oi everything following the minstrel and everybody enjoyed a full even ying of fun.

felt like old times 1 with this orchestra Counsellor and Mrs! J. Green of New York City and daughter "were the dinner guests ot Mrs. i Frederick B. Johnson of 26 Wood place oo last Sunday. Mrs Smiley Banks ana aaugnier Althea and the Misses Rosetta Avery and Celestine leedie spent the weekend visiting friends in Washington, D.

C. Miss Mary Avery of 26 Irymg place spent a delightful weekend as the guest of Miss Florence Jackson of Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, N. Y. At the Bethany A M. E.

Church, Rev. Walton, pastor, a very structive sermon was preached by TViwna. suhiect "Sir, 1 see Jesus" from St John 1221. At 3:30 p. Stewardess Board, No.

1, had "a soul stirring sermon preached by Kev. j. vin tnn 'int taken from Matthew 4: 21. At 7 p. si, spoke on an interesting topic At 8:30 p.

1 Rev. Walton preached to the Uniform Rank, K. of from Luke 16:10 11. Thomas Colbert of the ttndertak inK firm of Colbert and Matthews of IS Irvina olace died Sunday morning, January 27, in St. John's Hospital after several weew iwss Mr.

Colbert was born in i Rock Hill, S. in 1880 and had been in business in this city over I nine yearf and had been a faithful member of the Memorial A. M. E. Zion The body lay in state in the funeral parlors and was viewed by hundreds.

Funeral services held from the church on Tuesday evening. January 29 at 7: 30 p. the body being shipped south on Wednesday. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, Mrs. Annie Colbert of New York City, two brothers, Charles of Mt Vernon, N.

and Joseph of Rockhill. S. and a mother besides a host of re 1 latives and friends. The( deceased was a member of the Masons and Odd Fellows, in Tarrytown. the Elks, Order of St.

Luke and the Druids of Yonkers and the Knights. of Pythias of White rural. The spirit of the Lord hovered over the Metropolitan A. M. E.

Zion Church Sunday. Ptotwith' standing the bad conditions under foot for walking' the large congre cation witnessed one of the greatest services. Mrs. Dcnby of Philadel phia preached a soul stirrtnjr ser mon. Superintendent Evans held a short session of the Sunday school, the.

children showing unusual inter est. The pastor, Kev. E. J. tlawkes, accompanied by tne choir, wor shipped at 3 p.

at the Mt. Car mei Baptist Church. The Lyceum I held forth at 4 p. Miss Yates in charge. At v.

Kev. Hawket filled his own purpit and there was one convert 'X The. choir of the Metropolitan 'Church plans a fcet to gether Jimch eon for March 1. evening at the parson of the Metropolitan A M. E.

Zion Church a lively instructive ses sion Sunday school teachers was under the superintendent, uias S. Evans. Rev." S. W. Smith conducted the fcneral ifmrn of the late Mrs, Clendora Fislier in New York City Monday morniiift at the Howell Funerat parlors.

Mrs. Fisher was I the widow of the, late Rev. J. W. and 1he mother of Joseph, Pearl aiid Dr.

Rudolph Fisher. He was assisted fcy Rev. Monroe, assistant pastor ot Aoyssiman Bap Church. The' funeral of William Tavlor wjj held from the Messiah Baft Cmirca Tuiiday. toe Ser.

S. Smith, oastor, officiating. 'Misn Ptiline Sm'th much lm proi ed In health and is able to be uf nd again. Mr. and Mrs.

Harrv Carter of 7 WrM pUce relehratfd tVir 25th 'v SnrlivfTt. iry MothLiv' eve nip; theli hiniv A hrve frier'. cr Mr ari Mrt, err recipient (T Jtn lau'itn! und co. 'lv Mr Wnv CJavborn.ot 22 WoJ is HV tf or.t aain after r. was rVkerf Sir hv 9 Tarryiown, N.

Y. Tarrytown, N. Y. At a meeting of the board of directors of the Community Chest of the Tarry towns which provides money the Y. M.

Civic League, Hospital and Salvation, Mrs. Wiaiani F. Kingsland, president of the Colored Community Centre, was elected a member of the board of directors for a terra of two Fraternal circles ere siiocked last Sunday morning to hear of the death of Thomas Colbert who was once a citiwn of our town but recently conducted an business in Yonkers, N. Y. The members of the Shiloh Bap tist Church will give a banquet Tuesday, February 5, the occasion being the installation of officer of the church.

where she went to attend the fun eral of, her sister in law. Mrs. Emily Saunders has return ed from a trip to Menatree, Va, More tha 100 oersons attended the musical and dramatic concert held at A. M. E.

Zion Church last Thursday by the Philharmonic Qub of the Nixon School of Music, New York, under the leadership of A Eugene Nixon. The program of choruses, solos and readings were appreooately received. Girl Scout Troop under leadership of Captain Plater held a card party Thursday evening at the Community Center on Wildey street Amonf those who were on the rick list but who have recovered are Mrs. Ella Byard, Mrs. Alfred Blake and William r.

Kingsland Mrs. Virginia Nelson who was ill is much improved. 1 Fonolfepsie, N. Y. Poughkeepsie, N.

Jas. Smith, proprietor of the Idle Hour Restaurant has again taken charge of the colored papers. Kindly send all news to be published to him. Rev. Stephen A McNeal, presiding elder of the Hudson River Dis trist of the Zion A.

M. E. Connection, preached a masterful sermon at the A Zion Church last Sunday morning. Despite the inclement weather, there was a good audience to hear him. His theme was, "The wilderness march of the children of Israel." Text Exodus 32:10.

After church the pastor, Rev. L. IL Taylor, formed a dub to be known as the Minute Men's Qub. He also made extensive ar rangements for a pew rally to be held the third Sunday in February The educational program of the Elks will be April 7th. The marching dub of the Queen of Hudson Temple, No.

293, I. B. P. O. E.

of will hold a food sale at the residence of Mrs. Mat tie Rose of Pershing avenue, Feb rutry 16. Miss Vernie Twyman is in charge. Mr. and Mrs.

Rial. Tanner have purchased a new piece of property on the South side. The Central Hudson Baptist Association met at Ebenezer Baptist Church last week. Rev. Mathews of Peeksill.

N. is president; Mrs. Ward of Newburgh, N. is president of the Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs.

Bessie t'ayne conducted a model missionary meeting. During the session, extensive arrangements were made, for work in Africa. The afternoon session, was closed after receiving the sad ntws of the death of Rev. E. M.

McDanils. tlie evening, session. Rev. Brown of Nyack presided. Otlier members attending were Rev.

Brown of Green Haven and Rev. Jackson of Albany, N. Y. Miss Martha Gopdrell and Miss Dorothy Eggleston, rendered several selections over the radio station WOKO last Tuesday night. Miss Nannie H.

Burroughs of Washington, D. will be the guest of the during the week of February 11. There wll be an "At Home" sometime during that week. Definite notic will be given later. Mrs.

Josephine Jamerson, wfio has been ill it recuperating. The Odd Fellows gave a bazaar at their hall on Catharine street last week. Mrv Barmvell of New Jersey ii now with her dawhter Mrs. Cynthia Bradley of Catharine street. Mrs.

Howard Bowman, Mrs. 0 Twyman, Mrs. Byrd and Mrs Johnson of Greenhaven, N. were initiated last week at a specal communication of the Hatipha Chapter, Order of Eastern Star No. 30.

The Emergency Club, of which Mrs. Rial Tanner is president had their annual sermon at Ebenezer Baptist Church last Sunday evening. Rev. Herbert A. Pavne.

pastor of the church, preached the sermon. Mrs. Cynthia Barnwell Bradley was master of ceremonies. The order of service was as follows: song. "Master the tempest is facing;" annual reoort by the secretary, Mrs.

Wm. Louther; address by Mrs. Fred Nicholas, from the subject, "Emergency Ship;" sermon by the pastor: address by King, subject "Influence of the club on the community;" remarks, Mrs." Cynthia Bradley. The sum of five dollars was presented to the pastor also i fheschurch. Mrs.

Bessie Payne was organist for the regular rhurch service and Miss Ethel Tanner was accompanist for the special service of the Jub. The. K. of T. Lodge will hold Jhe.ir annual sermon on Sunday eve ninv.

February 17. Ht 'ha Chapter, O. S. No. 30.

had election e( ocm last week and the fW" officers were eVc4: Wovhy Matron. Mrs. Mat ssi'ant Matron. Mrs. Pessie May; Financial Secretary.

M's. Miriam Al'en: Treurer, M's. Jones; Wothv Tatron, Mr. Griffin Haves Conductress. Mrs.

Mv Vhited: Aistant Conductress, Mii Wrnie Twyman; Warder, fi'lv Adl.in; Sentinel Ner rrn Williams. f.i week the stork visH Mr. and Mrs. Mck Johnson of cfet. Moiher and son are Wn Cml, fi vyJ4rt.

rJt ItM eded the tmrmaiittm and Friday 1er nt'enrteO the JJtrant Thenre and saw "A Woman of Affairs." Walter Robinson of New York sp'ent Sunday in town calling on relatives and friends. Miss Hazel Pedro finished a dtess Hillburn, N. Y. liillburn, N. Y.

Mrs. Stella Watkins is on the sick list The Willing Workers had a delicious supper at the home ofi Mrs. Susan. Van Dunk Friday evening. Mrs.

William Morton, cnairman oi the committee, deserves great credit for the success of this supper. Miss Arthelia DcGroat ot New York Gty visited her mother, Mrs. Andrew DcGroat last Monday. Mrs. Mclha Mapps and daughter returned to New ork City Saturday.

S. Pew filled the pulpit Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Amos, who is ill The Brook Choral Class under the direction of Prof. Newell will give an operetta in the near future. This promises to be a rare treat Watch for the date.

Paterson, N. J. Patersoa, N. J. Mrs.

Olivia Moore of 95 Straight street has returned from Newtiern, N. where she visited relatives a few weeks ago. The Rev. George Brabham wa given a pleasant surprise last Friday evea'ng when friends called in honor of hi birthday. There were about twenty hve guests and light refreshments were served.

Rev. Brabham received many useful presents. A sDlcndfd ororram was render ed at St 'Augustine Presbyterian Church Sunday afternoon under auspices of Group 7, John Huggs, chairman. Mr. Purjear of the Urban League of was the principal speaker.

Many musical numbers were rendered. A class of eight were confirmed at St Aidans P. Church the Rev. M. Williams rector, Sunday evening.

Bishop Sterly of Newark conducted the service. Sparkilh N. Y. Rev. Brockett filled his pulpit at St.

Charles A M. E. Zion Church last Sunday morning, preaching to a large congrega tion. The, Sunday school was also largely attended. Mrs.

Sarah A. Williamson slipped and fell on the ice last week but was not seriously injured. Mr. and Mrs. James Ragland of Jersey City spent the weekend with their grand father, William Brown, A.

Brown, Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Mundy and the Rev. Mr. Brockett are on the sick list, The Frogresive Club presented the Beautiful City" to a large au dience at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Nyadc, X.

last Thursday evening. "A penny a year" social will be given at St. Charles Church Fri diy evening. Febnary 1. The junior Elks gave a well attended social at Elks Hall last Friday evenine.

Ther th.inl: Iheir man friends for the support tliey gave this all air. 0' at I it imcK, n. i. Nyack. N.

Y. St. Philips A. M. E.

Zion Churth, Rev. J. H. Mc Muller. nastnr.

held th regular vices last Sunday lviiiininr itk tk Sunday school a'. 9:30 a. m. The ppstor preadied at li a. though in feeble health, a sermon on the 'Holy Spirit." Text "They were an in one accord and in one place.

Said he. No church can" ever succeed without perfect harmony accompanied with the Holy Spirit in all of ks mcm nnip." mis service was apparently Imprcssve, The evening services were neia under the auspices of the Junior and Senior Civic Literary Sociefv nf Rnrkl anrl t. Mrs RlarWnn nf Vr tw City was the prinpal pakir and tne organizer ot the society. A fine group ci young people' rcprerentuig bot'i churches were present and their behaviour was ideal inrt nr.iiu. worthy.

In an extra contribution the emiren raisea to help the so citty in" its vnrk Fred Cook ti president and Mr. Brown acted ai master of ceremonies. The various omcers of both societies were intro duced or presented to the audience Mr. and Mrs. Friman nf 4 Murrey street Oswego, X.

ate the CUestl ti Ihr i'r fr. Williams of Burd street, Nvack, and artendea at at Philips Church oi Sunday. Thev an, tl b11 Imnu quite a few of Nyack's leading citJ tens. Mrs. Jacobs, tlie daughter ol Mother Mayo, was a welcome visitor from New York Gty to see" her mother in Mr.

Adams has recovered from his resent illness and is up again. The Ladies Auxiliary to the Trustees gave an old time Southern dinner on Thursday night to the delight of many who dined with them. Mrs. Blount president; Mrs Solee, treasurer. Rev.

J. H. McMullcn ha had a relapse of hy recent illnes will keep him confined to his room for a few longer. RossyHIe, S. N.

Y. RoHvjlJe, S. N. J. A Cooley of TottenvU'e is still con fired to home with sickness.

Rev. Robert iandin spent a ecu pie of days last weflc in Rye nsit ine, Mr. and Mn. F. Mitcliell snd family and Samuel Lunlin The Misses Beulah and Emma Carter of Perth Amboy spent Sunday in town calling on friends.

Idle Hour restaurant is making two private rooms for special parties. There will te a dance: hv Idle Hour Club on Easter Mondav at the Ar'itKtton Hall. Full not re w.ii te nven 'iter. The Silver Moon Qnb held their regular monthly Friday eve nine; at frt hnme pf Ps Farhel THE NEW YORK AGE Misses Olive and Mae Pedro spenl Hemnan. Thursday and Friday in Perth Amboy "the guest of Miss Ethel So making course at the Manhattan Trade School in New York last week, she will graduate in April.

At present she has a position in New York. Rev. L. ewby of Tompkins ville was the guest of Rev. and Mrs.

Lewis Roach. Tuesday. Roy Henry, son of Mr, and Mrs. Francis Henry fell in school last week and cut his forehead and now he has blood poison in jt but is getting along nicely. The Misses Ethel and Elizabeth Sowclls and Eugene Sowells of Perth Amboy and Misses Olive and Mae Pedro pent Sunday as the guest of Miss Edith Newell at West New Mrs.

Addie Hcnmau has planned a surprise for Rev. Robert Landin iiiursday evening, runner aciaira 'i next week's paper. Mrs. Fannie Bishop is confined lu her home with sickness. Miss Helen Henry and J.

Forsburg who were seriously ill at their home are now recovering n.e 'y and able to be out of bed. Mrs. Everett Suffcra was confiu ed to her home last week but she i much better. The Misses Hellis Ethtridge and Vera Landin of New York sper.1 the weekend at their home here. Miss Mabel Decker and Mrs.

E. A. Carroll spent Thursday in Newark calling on the Misses Alberta, Dorothy and Lillian Wilson, Mrs. Effie Freeman and Messrs. Dmet Decker and Koland Brown.

William Pedro and William Brown visited Mrs. Dora Hauck, Mrs. Jesse Bishop and Mrs. Perry at West New Brighton last week. Tuesday evening.

Kev. J. T. Goode of Westfield preached at the church and Rev. Jackson and wife and sev eral of his members ot btapleton were with us.

Wednesday evening, Rev. E. A. Carroll the castor preach ed. Thursday evening, Rev.

J. O. Sargeant preached and frriday evening. Rev. Lewis Roach and the revival was brought to a close Sunday afternoon the Junior Trustee Board had charge of the services 'and they are a young auxiliary which need, all the encouragement that can be given them.

Mrs. Mary Henry is still in the Hospital but she is getting along nicely. Haverslraw, Y. Haverstraw, X. Y.

Henry Gunner is still at home very sick. Joe Steward and Doll Eason arc taking a trip upstate to Buafflo, N. V. Luther Robinson is recovering after an accident to Ins hand which was badly burned by hot grease. Willie Green and Obe Holland have returned ltome after a trip to Watcrbury, Conn.

James Curry is in a serious condition in Nyack Hospital as a result of an automobile accident Brewster Askew of Hoboken, N. formerly af Haverstraw, was here visiting his sisters, Gladys and Etta Askew. Mrs. Isaiah Samuels of Clinton street lias returned home with licr family after a trip to South Carolina. 1' Giltnore White spent the weekend with his mother, Mjrs.

John White. Send your orders for The New York Age to Williams Jones, agent Patchogne, N. Y. Patchogue, L. N.

Y. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hunter entertained as, weekend guests Peter Hunter, of New York Gty, 'Mrs. Edward Fu rey of Ozone Park and Mrs.

Paul Moseley of Riverhead. Miss Daisy Williams entertained tli Octogonal Sewing Circle on Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. James Ti ker. Dainty refreshments were enjoyed by all. There was a concert given Friday night in the Grace A.

M. E. Zion Church under the direction of James Tucker. Owing to the weather, there was a small attendance. Rev.

Maybanks of Bayshore gave a' few remarks. Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Z. Fitzgerald of Sayville had as dinner guests Harry Van Hursen and his two daughters of Bayshore.

Oneoota, H. Y. Uneoma, N. Y. Miss Ruth Harris is tlie only colored member oi the glee club of the High School.

Mrs. Edith Harris is very sick. Mrs. Charley Jackson and Mrs Williams have had electricity installed in their homes. Thomas Breese is confined to his bed with the grippe.

Miss" Mary Breese sang at the Baptist Church last Friday evening. Miss Fannie Burg, Manie Dewitt and Grace Dewitt were the guests of their sister, Mrs. Floyd Oster houdt. After Sunday school last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs.

Flovd Osterhoudt gave a dinner for about ten chil dren. It was a highly enjoyable anair. The pastor of the A. M. E.

Churdi was' greatly surprised al the large attendance of the church last Sunday. New Rochelle, It New Rochelle, N. Y. Miss Margaret Hamble has returned to her home in Camden, S. for the winter months by Mrs.

Sadie Rogers Wilson who will stay there for a short time before leaving for Miami, Fla. Miss Annie Ashbey, niece of Mrs. William Cue, united with the St Catherine A M. Zkm Church last Sunday morning. This Sunday Ki new members At the regular monthly meeting of the Past Daughter Rulers Council of tie B.

P. O. E. of the newly elected officers were present ed flowen Mrs. I.

Rogers received two beautiful bouquets and tlie office of assistant vice daughter ruler. Mrs. J. E. Mundy and Miss Daisy Walthal are on the lick list.

The first of a series of "pleasant Sunday afternoons" was held Sunday, January 27, at S.t Catherine A. M. Zion Church under the supervision of the senior choir assisted by local and out of town talent A f'ee will oer smrmtited to 10 TV eery fourth Sundw aftervn tod the pnWic is cordially invited. The Rt Rrv. Caldwell, senior f.Ubnp of the M.

7on Church, was the preacher at St Catherine Church, the Rev. W. O. Carrington pastor, Sunday mor ing, January 27.. Two people joined the church at eonclusion of the sermon.

Miss Ethel Russell sang a beautiful solo. Mrs. Marie Lawton was guest at a tea party given in her honor by Mrs. M. Young of Winthrop avenue.

Her friends and well wishers are very proud of her success. Miss Gladys Parker, representing the Harmony Four, came to New Kochede to tell why her quartet could not appear at St Catherine Church as booked. The reason was the death of the father of their leading tenor. Age subscriber! in New Rochelle may renew their subscriptions through M. Harper of Chauncey avenue or by sending the money direct to the office, 30 West 135th street New Gty.

Be sure and get a receipt from whom ever yon pay money to. 0 Wffianstown, Mass. Williamstown; Mass. The Alpha and Aloha Qub under the auspices of the St James Lodge, K. of of North Adams, entertained a large audience last Thursday evening in the Walter G.

Mitchell School auditorium with a very interesting minstrel show. The entire performance evoked much applause from the enthusiastic spectators. Popular songs as well as others that have much retained their popularity for years were offered as solo or chorus numbers in a highly accomplished manner. Solos and ensemble dances in which much talent was displayed formed another feature of the evening. The show was followed by an informal dance.

Mrs. Bessie Stanton entertained a few friends at her home on East Main street Friday evening, January 25, in honor of her birthday. Those present were Mrs, Mary Stevens, Mrs. Sally Sherman, Mrs. Eugene Morgan, Mrs.

Bessie Turner, Rev. A R. Fax worth and Homer Jack son. All enjoyed the dainty refreshments which Were served by the hostess. Syraccsis, li Y.

Syracuse, N. Y. Mrs. Georgia Anna Williams recently returned home after visiting her daughter and son in law, Mr. and Mrs.

Leonard Mack of Freeport L. with whom she spent the: Christmas holidays. Funeral services for the late Mrs. Lena Jackson of 712 East Washington street a life long resident of Syracuse, were held Monday afternoon, January 14, from St Philip's Episcopal Church. She is survived by the widower, Harry Jackson; a daughter, Miss Helen Williams of Buttalo; two brothers, Lonnie and Roy Wilson, and a host of other relatives and friends.

The Rev. Mr. Ogburn officiated and interment was at Morningside Cemetery. Funeral services of the late Mrs. Henrietta Jackson, wife of the representative of colored publications who died on January 17, was held from Walker Memorial Church, New York City, on Sunday afternoon.

The deceased was a faithful church worker for 25 years and was also a member of the Independent Order of St Lukes. In addition to Jackson, she is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Floretta Washington; three brothers, William, Jack and Joseph Winston; and one sister. The Rev. J.

H. Saunders officiated at the funeral. Interment was at Mt Olive Cemetery. Ernest T. Atwelt of the Playground and Recreation Association, spent a week her making a survey oi the recreational facilities in Syracuse.

The following are the new officers of the Dunbar Center, 308 South McBride street: Falstaff Harris, president; William Childs, vice president; Mrs. George Williams, sec7 retary; and Edward Powell treasurer, Warwick, It Y. Warwick, N. Y. The Rev.

Hiram S. Tyson filled his pulpit at Union A. E. Church last Sunday morning, preaching from the subject, "Unity. He also preached at the evening service.

The senior choir rendered excellent music. Sunday afternoon the five colors ed churches in this vicinity held their union quarterly meeting at Rev. George IL Murphys' Church in Goshen, N. Y. The Rev.

Fairfax of Middletown was master of ceremonies and the Rev. Hiram S. Tyson delivered the sermon, using as his subject "What think ye of Christ?" The Goshen junior choir rendered the music for this service. A good sum of money was raised. Coshea, N.

Y. Goshen, N. Y. The Rev. P.

W. ewe 11 of Washingtonville, preached at Olivet Chapel last Sunday night Miss Jacobia Richardson, enroute to Orlando, Fla, stopped over in Xew York Gty to visit her brother. Walter Richardson, and in Char btte, N. to visit another brother; P. H.

Richardson. She also visited friends in Fayette ville, N. and is now the fuest of Mr and Mrs. Dickerson in Orlando. Russell Golden of Washington, N.

and Attaint Ca la fV anM his mother, Mrs. Golden and sister, Florence, here. H. W. Sunrpter was in Middle towntown last Saturday night.

James Strickliir" is on a short vacation. J. T. Holcoms visited friends in New York Gtv last week Hudson. X.

Y. GmvitfA has made for himself an enviable reputation for bis efficient werk in the Boys Gab and in the Junior choir. Misses Gladys Biddings and Sarah Hines are making rapid improvement as junior organises for the church and church school Miss Sarah Rogers is the efbrieat leader of the choir and Mrs. Mary Jane Jackson is the choinnother. A large audience greeted the pastor Sunday morning to hear the thi of his erie of teniHTts on The Things." At Jp.

ro, the church and Junior choir journeyed to the, Shiloh Baptist Church where the church' on fire whh "amens" as the pastor discoursed on the subject "The Presence of Jesus." Rev. Ross Wood filled the pulpit at the evening service to the delight of his audience. Legrand Hines united with the church. Representatives of the Boys Club and of the Y. W.

Missionary were entertained last week at the home of of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bost On Monday nisht, the junior choir' was entertained at the parsonage by Rev. and Mrs. II.

D. White. Only two of the many colored students of the city failed to be promoted. The church school has been supplied with the most complete outfit of literature and there has beeu added enthusiasm throughout the entire school. Much interest is being manifested in xompeting for the banner.

The following are on the sick list Mrs. Jane Senix, Joseph Gerry, Mrs. Jackson and Jiohnny Evans. Hamaroneck, N. Y.

Mamarpneck, N. Y. Mrs. Louise Wade, one time a resident of this city, was buried from the Seventh! Day Adventist Church of New York City of which she had been a mem i Ti. i ma JUT OIA vtai 3.

lim utaasvil no, a sister of Rev. and Mrs. Preston Bookman of Yonkers, N. Y. The Sunday services at the A.

M. E. Zion Church were conducted all day by the pastor, Rev. H. Allen.

At the morning service his text was taken from Galatians 5 :1. The junior choir rendered some of their beautiful anthems. At the evening service the pastor spoke from Psalms. The Ys of the Missionary Department of the A. M.

Zion Church are preparing to give a pageant. Mrs. Elcanora Thompson is pres i ident of the Ys. Mrs. Inez Cmez is directing the play.

The church school annual convention will be held Thursday, February 22 at tlie Mother A. M. Zion Church, New York City. The superintendent, Wardell Mitchell, is asking all who can to make a special effort to attend. Dawson Morse, president of the Christian Endeavor Society has been ill and is under the doctor's care.

The quarterly meeting series will begin Sunday, February 3, at Mt. Vernon. Rev. H. W.

Allen, the pastor here and his choir will take charge of the afternoon service there. Rev. D. White is the pastor. Thursday evening, January 17, the Sarah Dab son Tabernacle of Love and Charity held a social at the meeting hall Thursday evening, January 17.

Miss Dorothy Dickens was one of the mannekins in the beauty contest at New Rochelle. Saturday evening, January 26, Mrs. Louise Tucker of Third street gave a party in honor of Miss Julia Cross of New York Gty. ti Rirerliead, IrN. Y.

Riverhead, N. YMss Vida Thomas gave a delightful birthday party at Quogue. A large crowd from here attended and had a wonderful time, Isaiah Bess is nicely settled in his new bungalow on, Flanders road. Miss Myrtle Helms, R. spent the weekend at her home here.

Dr. Skeete motored out from Freeport Sunday, spending all day here. The auxiliary board is planning a cake sale for the benefit of tbe Goodwill K. E. Zion Church, Rev.

H. B. Certain, pastor. A number from here attended the anniversary sermon of the Mori'hes A. M.

E. Zion Church Sunday, Rev. Smith, pastor. Little Elsie Helms entertained fourteen little friends at a birthday party last Saturday. They had an enjoyable time.

Rochester. N. Y. The Handicraft Art Club of Rochester held its annual election Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Claude Phelps.

President, Mrs. M. Lee ice presldent. Mrs. Claude Phelps; secretary.

Mrs. Grace Moms; treasurer, Mrs. Helen Hendon; reader, Miss Eva Jordan. Miss Bonn, a MAKE YOURSELF f7 In Your Spare Moments You Can Earn Big Money For Full Particulars Write CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT 230 WEST 136th STREET Saturday, February 2, 1929. missionary from Japan spoke to the I ris' ciuo on tier worK and miss iuieiie Fitzgerald, secretary of the Y.

W. C. A.i Branch, also gave an inspiring talk This club is making itself felt in the community, just recently assisting to defray the funeral expenses of an unfortunate girl who died at tbe County Hospital Father Brown of St." Simon's Episcopal Mission commended in highest terms the work of the work of the club in paying toward her funeral expense, the balance being provided for through, his eorffts. I The Handicraft Art Club is a part of the Empire State Federation of Women? Clubs of which Mrs. Addie Hunton is president 1 Howard A.

Lee and family of Columbia, 5. will spend the winter in tin's city. There was a large attendance at A. M. E.

Zion Church Sunday morning. Sermon by the pastor, "Living Letters" Cor. 3:3. The junior choir consisting of 25 voices is rendering fine music They will sing Shelley's arrangement of "Death and Life" a Good Friday cantata on that night. Mrs.

W. H. Stockton and Mrs. Jpseph Kelly are confined to their homes with grippe. NEW JERSEY Elamfield, N.

J. News, memorials and advertising headquarters of The New York Age, 318 Plainfield avenue, greetings: 4 Advertising in The New York Age reaches the most interested business people in the country. Try it and bee what good results maybe obtained. News items tor this column must be signed ana wiU be received np to Sunday night of the week of publication. Plainfield, N.

J. Xo wonder dear friends, Andie Fianagen, is wearing a broad smile these days. He naturally has a pieasant expression, but sin. Miss iuwtt has granted him permission to change her name, his smile has broadened considerably. We wish, the happy couple health, wealth and happiness.

aU the days of their lives. Mrs. Alberta Russ, accompanied by her two sons and a chaffeur, leaves Friday, February 1. on a motor trip to Fort Myers, Fla. Mrs.

Taylor Kedd of Plainfield avenue, who met with a serious accident a few days ago when she broke her ankle by falling on tlie slippery sidewalk. Her ankle is in a plaster cast and she is still confined to bed but is resting comfortably tnder tlie medical care of Dr. C. Dcfrietas. She has had every care from near relatives, especially her oldest sister, Mrs.

Annie Redd of Orange. She has the sympathy of a host of friends. William Bullock of 338 East 3rd street learn, is now conducting a carting and trucking business. boy, Bill, success you. Mrs.

Lucy McMullcn West 3rd street, a past daughter ruler of Mohawk Temple, I. B. P. O. E.

of who has been confined to he! bed for three weeks, is improving raDidlv under the medical care of her fanuly physician;" Her sister, Miss Mary Dabney, who is ill at the hospital, is on the mend. R. J. Hobson of 45 Pearl street North Plainfield, who has been confined home for some time because of an operation upon his hand, is still home but much better. A large congregation worshipped at Calvary Baptist Church Sunday morning, January 27.

The services began with a selection by the junior choir under direction of J. B. Whit insr, chorister and cometist, and Miss Antonette Whiting, organist Tlie Rev. D. Brown read the lesson for the day from St John.

A fervent prayer was offered by Dearon Banks. Then the pastor, the Rev. D. W. H'Dggard, preached an inspiring sermon from Genesis 28:16 18.

At the close of his sermon two people responded to his appeal fof new members. The offering at this service was $104.83, A lecture was given at Calvary Baptist Church Wednesday evening, January 23. by the Rev. T. S.

Har ten, pastor of the Holy Trinity Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N. Y. It was enioved hv a fa'ee at'dience. pre New York, N. Y.

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Baby Louise, daughter 0f Mr. and Mrs. Andrew L. Brown, wha lias been a very sick child, is rest, ing comfortably at this writing. Spot White of West 3rd street seems to be about the same.

Mrs. Laura Hickman of 32Q Plainfield avenue, who has been ill a few days, is somewhat improved under the medical care of Dr. F. Durrah. A correction: The report of tha services at Shiloh Baptist Church of Sunday, January 20, in which it was stated that the Rev.

T. Fentress of New York Gty was the new pastor, should have stated that the Rev. Mr. Fentress filled ths 1 the pulpit in the absence of the pastor. The selection of a new pastor has not been made public The Rev.

R. Lamb, Shiloh's old preached a wonderful sermon at Mount Olive Baptist Church Thursday evening, January 24. A group of twelve members of Mohawk Cemple, Daughter Elks, attended the Pride of Newark's annual reception Thursday evening, January 24. The Plainfield group was headed by Daughter Rulef Mary Shelton. A visit to tlie beautiful home Mr.

and Mrs. John Ross of Colum bia avenue will show anyone what it means to master your savings from a small business. Mr. Ross is proprietor of the American Restaurant of Plainfield avenue. Funeral services for little Fran kie A.

Pollard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Pbllard of New York City, who departed this lifs January 22 at the resident of her grand mother, Mrs. Georgians Brown of 552 West Broad street Westfield, were held from Bethel Baptist Church, Westfield, last Friday, The Rev.

William Moore, pas tor, officiated. Little girls of ths Sunday school of which she was a rnember acted as pall bearers. The funeral was in charge of Andrew Brown, undertaker of 317 Plainfield George Spears of Stamford, came here to attend the funeral of tlie late Alonio Mtrrit is remaining three weeks, visiting his friends, the Coles of New street The Rev. R. Lamb, who leaves in February to take charge of a larger church, filled trie pulpit at Shiloh Baptist Church last Sunday evening, preaching to a large congregation.

Prayer was offered by the Rev. Carter and good music was furnished by the senior choir, with Mrs. Mariorie Venable Smith as chorister organist The entire congregation regrets vto see Rev. Lamb go hut wish him success in his new field. Tlie offering was $28.77.

The Rev. J. J. Derricks, pastor, filled the pulpit at Mount Zion A. M.

E. Church last Sunday, preaching in the morning from Psahns 142 :7. (tubiect "Freedom nf th Soul" In the afternoon be preached to a large congregation at Shiloh Baptist Church, under auspices of the local branch of the.N. A. A.

C. P. The reports of the president rtrjinm in. u.Httn Lottie Smith, and other, omcers prove what a wonderful work can be done. He preached again at Mt JWoir Churdi in the evening, nsing as his theme, The Bread of Heav en.

i We have had not notes recently from Bethel Chapel, but we learn that the Rev. W. Coberth, pa tor. and his congregation are doing their christian duty and making progress. Our baby church, Ebenezer Bap tist of which the Rew John S.

Tate pastor, also getting along fine. "Six Seconds" Powell won the decision after eight rounds of fighting last Friday night at the Academy. More than 175 of our people were present to see young Pof ell in action. NOTICE! CORRESPONDENTS Please have your news item by Tuesday morning of each' week. Articles reaching the office later tflM i1t 1 .1 following week's issue.

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