The colored American., 1894-08-11
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AT IT'S ZENITH.

. THE GAY WORLD ON THE SEA SHORE
AN AFRICAN STUDENT. THE LITER
ARIES AND CHURCHES --BRIEFLETs.
. Atlantic City ] Specia- -
The past week has been very at.
tractlve and pleasant Last Sunday
accommodations could scarcely be
found because of the excursions,
owing to the vast number of fine cot
tages and hotels this old resort seems
TO be constantly increasing its patron
age
bathlng seems to be one of the chief
attractions for the transient visitors.
PERSONS can be seen i'm the water before
the sun raises his head above the
oriental mist, and they continue until
he has been hidden by the clouds in
Occident.
The usual church services were held
at the several churches. Luke r
Anthony, of Africa, preached at Zion
"A. Nj. +. church. He is a recent grad
uate OF Lincoln University and is now
a student in the Medical Department
OF the University of Pennsylvania
lie Is here lecturing Oh the modes and
scenery OF Africa. He has lectured at
most of the leading white churches
mere. lie expect to return home as soon
as ne finishes his medical course
The Asb1ry Literary met last Fri
DAY night and as usual, an excellent
program was rendered. We think
Mf. W. III. Norwood its president de-
serves much praise and encouragement
for the great success of the Literary
nocletY. 1t is now the leading society
OF ITS kind in Atlantic City.
The st. James Literary met Moudav
evening August 5, it's exercise consisted
Vi several very interesting features. es-
Peclaily the recitation by Rev. Spriggs.
Inc subject for discussion for next
Monday night is Resolved, That the
wonders of nature are more attractive
nan the wonders of art.u The discus
non VIII be opened by J. H. Bayton
Inc social Arena here is irving to
make division, which has to great
&tehtent proved to be success The
olored people, as a general rule have
nree branches of aristocracy; 1st those
no nave money; End. those of a GER
AN llght complexion; 3rd these who
ave greater education. But the forth
ranch or division has not been preve.
mt, that is, aristocracy or character
men IN our administration should
yer De the line of aristocracy. And
e are giad to say that this is being
io"heo ana appreciated here by some
our young ladies and gentlemen
1he Challonte Assembly" gave its
lnua reception last week at the
9adlhg Excursion House. II was
~ 10 nave been the largest affair of
kind given this season. The at
ndance was said to be eight hundred
mong the gathering were Mr.. and
rs.J' L. Wilson, Mrs Greenwell Mrs
olliaworth, Misses Ada Giles. Anna
'vis, Mammie Hammond, and many
hers.
'Ihe Elite Dancing Academy" at
Id Fellows Hall last Friday night
u lts thlrd appearance before the
es OF Atlantic City We are ouite
re that the better class of people who
me here find it very pleasant to at
ID this school. 1t is under the in
uctlon OF Prof Lewis Tomey of BALTIC
IRE and assisted by Mr.. Thomas
Among the members wara
N; Ora Henry, Ella Webster Rich
Baker, Harry Holland, Walter
hnson' Edward Massey, Mammie
irmond, Chas. Eldridge. Cordelia
armond, Eunice Samcns, Sophronia
ant, Ella Thomas, Gertrude Jackson.
NINA Wilmington, Gusie Ham
md. Chas. Brown, s. Howard Rrv-
t, Jas. Dayton, James Tomey and
leK5.
Inc reception given at Miss NJ. Vanc-
t No ia n Ohio avenue was very
liant affair. When 'The Seaside
sembly" had their reception and
le walk, the cake was awarded To
:. }. b. Dykes, and Miss Mammie
hcieaf August +, at which time the
e was cut and enjoyed by her
ends she had invited to enjoy even
IS there, several very fine soloes were
lg by Mrs. DR.. Fletcher. Miss Col.
and Miss Vancleaf, after the rem
ion at the musical program. Re-
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