The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1889-12-07
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The ball given on Wednesday evening
by Messrs. Allen and Hogan was a. grand
success in every particular. The hall
was crowded and every one seemed to
more than enjoy themselves. The prize
for the waltz was given to Mr.. j. John
son and Miss Florence Johnson.
Mr.. J, G, Stamps died Wednesday
morning Of heart disease. He was sick
but few days His remains were taken
to St. Peters A. NJ. E. Church Thursday
afternoon where Rev, R. H. Williamson
preached the funeral. Mrs. Stamps is a
member Of St, Peters, and has many
friends who sympathize with her in her
sorrow. ~.
The many friends of the late Mrs. R.
Deleo are still *orrowing over her death
which took place list Saturday morning
caused by the horrible disease consump-
ton. Mrs Deleo will be remembered
by her maiden name Miss Bslle Culb-
rath. She had been married but little
for several months previous to her
death. Mr.. Deleo extends thanks to
bis many friends who so kindly assisted
in different ways during his dark hours.
Mr.. Matte Hunton observed the
opning of her boarding house on Thanks
givin by preparing an elaborate turkey
dinner and inviting mum Der of promin-
ent Colored men to pa1take of her hos
pitality. In the evening her house was
thrown open, furnished in all apart
ments as no other Colored boarding
house has evered been in our city.
Music was furnished and the lovers of
the dance INDUCED to their hearts con-
tent. During the day Mrs. Hunton was
the recipient of most excellent set of
solid silver table ware consisting of a
large tilt water service, butter dish,
cream pitcher, sugar bowl, tea urn,
spoon holder, knives and forks, in all
set worth about $ll4.
The Home Circle Guild was enter
tanned Thanksgiving evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Davis
1918 Nicol]et avenue. A very pleasant
literary programme was rendered and a
most elaborate repast served by the
hostess, after which the light fantastic
pleasure for the young people
until the. bells chimed the midnight
hour. Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs VIM. Grey, Mr.. and Mrs. c.
H. Harper, Mr.. aud Mrs, c.. w. Lee,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Cotton, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. G. Piummer, Mrs. Cora Sterrett,
Edna Mills; Misses Matte Lucas, May
Yancy and BERTHE Settles, Edna Mills;
O. V. Wood, Mamie Coleman, BERTHE
Davis; Messrs. Geo. Brady, R. J. Cole
man, Edward Lee, Robert Lee, Geo. w.
Nelson, and Geo. Lucas, Edna Mills.
The event Of Thanksgiving week was
the "Barrel Tapping" and literary en-
tertainment given ct St. Peters A. NJ.
E. Church on Wednesday evening. The
literary part was arranged and conduct
ed by Mrs. R. ]. Coleman which proved
one of the most pleasant and successful
ofany yet given at the church. Among
the most notable features of the pro-
gramme were the instrumental selection
by Miss May Yancy, Edna Mills; an
easay on Character by Miss Hattie Rem
frue; contralto solo, Miss Fannie Burke !;
address, Lawyer VIM. R. Morris; duet,
Misses Josie Williamson and Hattie
Renfroe; quartette with echo, the solo
singing by Miss BERTHE Settles, Miss
Jennie Hilyer and Mr.. R. J. Coleman, a
trio, by Misses BERTHE Settles, Matte
Lucas and May Yancy, Edna Mills;
"The Bridal Wine Cup" with tableaux.
After the literary programme the Bar
rel Tapping took place. About thirty
five barrels were broken and $4,000 was
realized from them. The ladies of the
church furnished an int resting pro.
gramme DOM stairs which was not in
the least disliked, which consisted OF
turkey, chickens, salads, and other edi.
bles. About $50 were realized.
st. James A. Nj. e Church.
Dear Editor:-We would like to say a
word through your paper concerning oul
church work. Thank God we are alive
and moving on nicely, under the man.
agement of our present pastor, the fu
ture looks bright. Our services are
fairly attended. The Sunday school il
more encouraging than it has been fol
some time Last Sunday Mrs. Farr was
with us and addressed full audience
On the evening Of Dec. 9th, grand
musical and literary entertainment vii
be given for the benefit of St. James A