The Afro-American. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1892-1899, 1895-12-14
Personals and Briefs.

Units yet cOntingd to her ped we WISH
her d speedy recovery.
Mrs. O. D. R2binson, wife of the
pastor of ST. Johns Temple is in
New York city for few d'ys, hav-
ing been caleb to the sick bed of her
Youngest Sister Mrs. Morgan. who is
stiIl at the poiLt of death.
We pray that her life may be preserve
We are glad to learn that the
three children of Mr.. A, j, Reed who
have been sick are improving.
Miss Eta Weaver of Washington
D. C, is visiting her sister Mrs. Gray
at 1902 Etting street,
Mr. Revel Fl. Folks, LETT Wedues
day fpr Philadelphia, on business.
Mrs. W. I. Nc Quinn and her
daughter, Alma, arrived in the city
Tuesday morning from R'cAmonl, Va
Mrs. Dr.. John NJ. Johnson OF
Orchard street was taken quite sick
Monday evening, at her residence.
Mrs William A Hollan of Brunt
steet who has been quite SILK with
the measelS is much improved.
Mr.'John Boyd of Mass. is visiting
III the city, the guest of Mr.. Brown of
Linden avenue.
The American Missionary Organ of
the Congregational Church in the
December issue has timely editorial
on the lynching at Tyler Texas.
It had, also an address made by
Rev. Washington Gladen d. D. of
| Ohio, in which the lynching system
condemned as a disgrace to civiiiza-
| ton,
Miss Henrietta Hucless, who has
been teaching school for the IasC two
years was''married Wednesday Nov.
9th 7.3O D. III. TO MIR. 4. w. langley
The wedding took place al Aiding
don, the home of the groom.
Miss Hattie R. Johnson. who is
teaching at Church Hill, Queen AIMS
County. Md.A iss hysy training her
children for Christmas entertain
ment. Miss Johnson won her reputa-
ton as teacher at the State Normal
School of this city. and has main
tanned her reputation bv her eff
cheney and lovable disposition.
The infant Of Mr. and Mrs. Young
of Orchard street will be christened
at Bethel A III E. Church Sunday.
Miss Grace Burkett VIII stand as God
mother.
Miss Ola Btrkett sang her first
solo in publlc Sunday morning at st.
Francis Catholic Church. We are
glad to see that our young talent is
being developed, and wish Miss Bur
kett much success.
Rev. J. H Conett preached 8, very
able and interesting sermon Sunday
morning at Trinity A. NJ. p. Church
on prayers"
Mrs. Ella Graham aud Mrs Anna
Spottwuod of Newport, K. l., are the
guests of Mrs Ackwood Of 333 Hoff
IN N sire t.
IF YOU want to make your girl a
Christmas gift, instead of sending her
dainty cup with Remember Ole"
in gilt letters On it, which is likely to
he broken al any time, sead her the
AFRO-AMERICAN for one year. Ii
only costs one dollar, and will cause
her to think Of you at least once q
week. If you are anticipative send
it for a Longer period; it will be an
easy matter for us TO change her
name on our subscription book at
any time.
We are sorry to learn that Mr. Cab
bell Galloway, who is attending
school at Lin.oln, sprained his ankle
recently in game of football, aud
hope that the mishap will not cause
the absence O. Mr.. Galloway from this
CITY during the holidays, which
wonld probably give one of our lady
subscribers a.case of melancholia.
Rev. Alexander WiIlDanks, the
great revivalst OF Washington, DC,
will preach for Rev. r. Parker of
Waverly next Sunday night.
Mrs. Thurman, a cultivated and
cultured Afro American lady of Wash
ington, traveling In tie interest of
the Woman's Christian Temperance
Union, Iectuied at Trinity Church
last Sundey eyeninp. Mrs. Thurman
is an excellent speaker and thor
oughIy prepa'ed for her work. AMI is
doing mnch p assist in improving the
general condition of our people.
The midni ut service at S. James
Church Chrbtmas Eye Will be, as
usual, very attractive aud interest
ing.
Mr.. James Nichols, of 1927 jefferson
street, died suddenly Wednesday
evening of pneumonia. Deceased
was the broherin-law of Bishop
Handy.
Mr.. Chas. 4uthor left last week on
a visit to Atlanta.
/ The Grand E,odge of Masons of the
State o. MARYLAND has accepted an in
vitation to attend services and hear a
sermon on tie last Sunday in this
mouth at st. James Episcopal
| Church, Rev. George f. Bragg, Jr.,
pastor.
Mrs. Andrew Thompson of st. Paul's
court has returned to the city from
I Philadelphia, where she has been
spending some time with her daugh-
ter.
Mrs. Mary Bragg of 400 Barclay
street. Wavery, has returned to the
city from Petersburg, Va where she
was called to gttend the funeral of her