The state journal., 1884-02-09
PHILADELPHIA PICK UPS.
Mayor Kings Political Prospects
and Items of Interest About
the City.
Advertisements and notice Of business com
munications should be sent to U. Howard john
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FEBRUARY 6, 1888
The political outlook at present is
Of mixed character, although the
recent exposure Of Mayor King by
the Press is in rather a bad light in
the face Of his declaration of non
partisanship, and unless he can make
an explanation will be the means Of
losing a number Of votes that would
otherwise have been for him. The
prospects Of the election of Mr. ia
cob Purnell to common council are
rather doubtful at present az there is
as usual number Of persons who are
opposed to him for personal reasons,
but we are sorry to say that such il
the case in every chance that col
ored man has to advance. We, as a
people, should be above such petty
jealousies, and should use our utmost
endeaYors to elect Mir. Purntl, even
if he is not our ideal as represen'a a.
tive Of the colored race. We should
be aware Of the fact that everything
should have beginning, and al
though Mr. Purnell may not repre-
sent us, still his election vii be the
opening wedge which will make our
entrance to council in the future an
easy matter. Therefore, We hope
that the voters Of the Seventh ward
will do their duty, ard show that We
are willing to embrace an opportu
nifty when offered.
On next Thursday evening the
complementary reception to the
Philadelphia Patriarchie, No |, will
be given at Natatorium hall The
talent engaged for the concert is Of
fine character, ard will give US an op
portunity to enjoy home talent. After
the concert the hall will be given up
to the lovers of the terpsichore, who
will have chance to enjoy them
selves.
We are glad this week to correct a
statement in last weeks letter 10
which We mentioned the death Of
Mr. Geo Keith. We received our
information from what we considered
a reliable source, and therefore made
use Of it Mr.. Keith is not dead,
but on the reverse is steadily improv
ing, and we hope to soon see him
around again.
Prof ]. f. Sampson delivered
lecture AZ Scots Baptist church on
Thursday evening last, which was
well attended. His subject was the
'Dark Continent which he handled
in mastery manner.
The James Hamilton Lodge, No.
ii, ]. 0. Of G. S. ana ID. Of s., gave
a reception at Masonic Hall, South
Eleventh street, on Thursday night,
which was very successful.
Miss Florence Vanhorn, Of New
port, r. l., who has spent lengthy
visit with her friend Miss Laura
Boldly, on SAMSON street, returned
home last week.
The Shiloah Musical Association
gave grand concert at the Academy
Of Music on Tuesday evening. to one
Of the largest audiences ever assem-
bled in this city, and long before the
concert standing room only was an
nounced. The talent was the finest
ever presented to a Philadelphia au-
dience. Mr.. Franklin Quinn was
conductor, Abram Robinson, accom-
PIANIST, John Lively organist, Henry
Jones leader of the orchestra. The
entrance Of Miss Addie Smith was
the cause of long and continued ap-
plause from the audience, who gave
strict attention to her singing. Mrs.
Nellie Brown Mitchell also was
heartily received. Among the 9th
ers who deserve mention for their
brilliant work were Mrs. Anna Z.
Paigne and Mrs. i. i. Brown, Mr..
VIM. johnson, Of Albany, n. n,
and Mr.. VIM. Hopkins and Louis
L. Brown Of this city. The singing
by the chorus OF over two hundred
voices was indeed we'll rendered, and
Prof. Irwin deserves great credit for
his grand success.
A class in applied mathematics
preparatory for course in surveying,
is in progress at the Institute for col
ored youths, under the tuition Of
John S. Durham, of the University
of Pennsylvania The following
young men are taking lessons
Messrs. B. B. Young, J. II. Clyf-
tyne, J. G. Davis, David Jones, John
Jones, G. r. Hilton and ]. F. Handy
By the way how is it that our friend
Clyftyne can change the Chronology
Of his name without applying to the
Legislature.
Miss Adelaide G. Smith, the bril-
liant young cantatrice Of Boston,
scored signal success at the Academy
on Thursday night, as was evidenced
by spontanity Of applause and pleased
comment Of the vast audience. Miss
Smith has q pure soprano voice OF
unusual range and sweetness. which
she manages with the consumate