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About The monitor. (Omaha, Neb.) 1915-1928 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 19, 1916)
The Rev. Father John Williams, former rector of St. Barnabas Church, will celebrate the Holy Communion at the Church of St. Philip the Deacon, Sunday morning at eleven o’clock. On Sunday afternoon, through the courtesy of Mr. Beach, Miss Hagan was cordially entertained at Mr. Jones’ studio, 18th and Famam Sts., by a gathering of Omaha’s most tal ented musicians. Several vocal and instrumental numbers were rendered. The occasion was one to be treasured in the memories of all present. Mrs. Dillard has been quite ill as the result of an attack of ptomaine poi soning. For County Treasurer EMMET G. SOLOMON —adv. The Lincoln Republican Club held its annual banquet on Lincoln’s birth day. Mr. John G. Pegg was re-elected president; the other officers chosen being Mr. Geo. Robinson, vice presi dent, Mr. Samuel Brown, secretary, Mr. George Roy, assistant secretary, and Mr. Charles Howe, treasurer. Mr. Allen Jones, Mr. J. G. Pegg and oth ers spoke. Mr. Pegg was appointed to attend the Republican Conference of Western States and Territories, which convenes in Kansas City February 23, * 1916. The club unanimously endorsed Hon. Harry Crownsman as clerk of district court at the coming primaries. Mr. Broomfield’s car, a seven-pas senger “White,” will be on display at the Automobile Show, which opens Monday, February 21st. The Shriners held their annual ball at the Alamo Hall Thursday of last week. Decorations were furnished in abundance, and were tastefully dis tributed about the hall. Nothing was spared to make the occasion a decided success. John N. Baldwin announces his can didacy for the republican nomination for police magistrate of Omaha, and respectfully solicits the support of all colored voters.—Adv. A delightful surprise party was given Mrs. Rountree by Mesdames White, Taylor and Hicks. The eve ning was spent playing whist. The first prize, a beautiful valentine, was won by Mrs. Rountree. The booby prize, a choice deck of cards, was won by Mrs. Hicks. The first prize for1 gentlemen, a pipe, was won by Mr. White. The booby prize, a whisk broom, was won by Mr. Harold. Mrs. Rountree was presented with a dozen glasses by the leaders of the affair. Mrs. Laura Wigington left Friday of last week to visit her brother, Mr. Browiv of New York City. The Dollar Rate is extended for Thirty Days. Send in your subscrip tion. Get some friend or neighbor to subscribe. Get on the honor roll. Help double The Monitor's subscribers. Our aim: The Monitor read in every col ored American’s home in Nebraska. Send us the names of your friends out in the state. Business is booming, thank you. Miss Gladys Consellor spent the week end in Lincoln, Neb. The Woman’s Christian Association will hold an election of officers next Wednesday at their home. Mrs. H. J. Crawford, who has been very ill, is greatly improved. Get ready for the Bungalow Apron Ball, to be given at the Alamo Hall, March 2nd. Devereaux orchestra. Admission 35 cents.—Adv. Dr. L. E. Britt is suffering from a broken arm which he received when he slipped on the icy pavement last Saturday. Mrs. Isaac Bailey, who recently un derwent an operation, is convalescing rapidly. Will N. Johnson, Lawyer, Southwest Corner of Fourteenth and Douglas Sts. Douglas 4956. Mrs. Solomon entertained the members of the Past-Time club Mon day evening. Mrs. L. P. Blagbum left today for Des Moines for an indefinite visit. Mrs. L. O. Marshall wishes to thank the members of the Y. P. V. Circle for the beautiful cut-glass bonbon dish presented to her Monday at the Valentine party given by Mrs. Lucin da Davis. — We are for the Hon. John L. Ken nedy for United States Senator and shall vigorously support his candi dacy. Monday evening there was a Valen tine supper at the Grove M. E. church. Saturday evening of last week Mrs. L. O. Marshall entertained a number of friends in honor of her birthday. The evening was spent in work-mak ing and guessing contests. The first prize was won by Mr. Adams for mak ing the greatest number of words out of Lincoln’s name; the second by Mrs. Edna Adams for forming the most names from the word birthday; the third by Mrs. H. S. Smith for guessing nearest the number of pins in the pad. Mrs. Marshall received numerous beautiful gifts. Get one. One what? One new year y subscriber for The Monitor. Mr. Woodson Porter, one of our col ored firemen, is very ill at his resi-; dence, 3523 N. 28th ave. Mrs. Eliza Misner, 929 N. 27th St., is confined to her home with an acute attack of inflammatory rheumatism, j — For County Treasurer EMMET G. SOLOMON — adv. The Monitor is on sale at R. L. Woodward’s barbershop, 409 North Sixteenth street. Miss Lena Thurston, who has been stopping with her sister, Mrs. W. E. Green of 2305 North Twenty-seventh street, was called home to Parsons, Kans., on account of the death of her stepfather, Mr. Dan Bradley. The meeting of the New Era Dra matic club on last Friday, Feb. 11, was a social as well as a business one. The director, Prof. Bundrandt, commented upon the parts of every character in their first play. Refresh ments were then served. The meeting was a most enjoyable one. Mrs. John Hall left Thursday of last week for Atchison, Kansas, on account of the illness of her mother. Hortense, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Allen, has recovered from the ill effects of her sick spell. The merchants and firms who ad vertise with us show that they want your trade. When patronizing them .ell them that you saw their adver tisement in The Monitor. Because of the splendid showing in chorus work I will present the 100 voices in the Esther cantata at the Boyd theater on March 6 in an ora torio. I have trained few choruses with so many good voices. This chor us in many respects will come up to the standard of professional choral work. The solo parts are especially good. During the week following Easter we will give the cantata with full dramatic actions and costumes. This will necessitate the dividing of the chorus, which will make it impos sible to give the professional musical effect as will be given by the full chorus. In order to give the public the benefit of the splendlid musical ability of these people by con sent of the management I will present them in oratorio March 6. BEN STANLEY, Instructor. For County Treasurer EMMET G. SOLOMON —adv. The Helpers’ Club will give a danc | ing party Wednesday evening, Febru ary 16th, at Peterson hall. Admission 25 cents. The proceeds will be de voted to charity. Mrs. R. T. Walker, president; Mrs. A. D. James, secre tary; Mrs. W. W. Peebles, treasurer. I Committee: Mesdames L. A. Small wood, E. Stephenson and Miss Lena I Paul.—Adv. | The best comedy drama yet given by our young people will be “From Pumpkin Ridge,” wherein Belinda Jane Hopkins and Jonathan Scrog gins will make your sides ache from laughing. There are eight charac ters in the drama. At St. John’s A. M. E. church Friday, Feb. 25. Auspices of W. W. club. Mrs. Evelyn Ray, Pres.; Mrs. Mary Benning, Sec. Sunday is quarterly meeting at St. John’s A. M. E. church. Rev. J. C. C. Owens, D. D., presiding elder, will preach morning and evening. Mrs. Hazel Walker and party will occupy a section in the lower box at the Boyd, March 6. Mrs. Ellen Golden, Mr. William Ray and Mrs. I. A. Hughes are re covering from recent attacks of la grippe. Mr. Joe Lewis has purchased a new six-cylinder, seven-passenger Studebaker. The Queen Esther cantata will be given by a big choir of between 100 and 50 voices at the Boyd theater on March 6. The singers are from the St. John’s Methodist Episcopal church, colored, and are under the di rection of Organist Ben Stanley of the Trinity^ Cathedral. “This is one of the finest choruses 1 have ever heard, outside of some larger ones,” said Mr. Stanley this morning. “There are a number of remarkably good voices and the effect of the singing on such a large scale is wonderful.” Tickets for the cantata are on sale at the Hospe music store and at the theater. The proceeds will be devoted to work carried on by the church. NOTICE. The Mecca skating rink will be open on the following days: Roller skating every Monday night. Ladies free. Tuesday matinee and instruction. Wednesday night, admission ten cents; skates, fifteen cents. Thursday matinee and instruction. Friday night, special attraction. Saturday, children’s matinee; ad mission fifteen cents. Sunday matinee and night, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday nights for rental.—Adv. Have you been to the King-Peck Sale yet? 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