The colored American., 1903-04-25

boards at the Empire Theatre are
demonstrating to the prejudiced white
theatrical managers of this city. that
here is money in colored companies
The Empire Theare, which seats over
-wo thousand people, was packed every
matinee and evening last week. when
The Smart Set Company held forth
Mr. Milton Stewart, a well-knOwn
young resident Of the city, died on Fri
day last His funeral occurred on
Tuesday, of this week, from the resi-
dence of his sister, Mrs. Carrie Page,
of End ST., northeast
Mr.. VIM. H. Bagley. the tonsorial
A pleasant theatre party composed
If Hon. Judson w. Lyons. Gov. P. B.
). Pinchback, Judge R. H. Terrell and
wife, Miss Church, of Memphis, Tenn,
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Cooper. and Mr.
Whitfield Mckinley, occupied a box at
The Empire Theatre last Thursday
hight, as the guest of Mr.. Ernest
logan, the comedian and star of The
Smart Set Company.
Horton attended the last meeting of
he Financial Board of the A NJ. E
Church at its headquarters, 14th and
Q street, northwest. They were very
valuable and their services were in
1ispensable to the good Bishops and
tGembers of the committees
The Song Service, at st. Lukes last
Sunday was well rendered and reflect
ed much credit. Misses James and
Murray, and MeSsrs, Goodwin and Car
ter, deserve special mention for their
artistic rendering of their solo num-
bers. The work of Miss Lucy Moten.
as piano accompaniment, was greatly
admired throughout. ST. Lukes is to
be congratulated in having such a
painstaking director as DR.. Walker.
The following named gentlemen
were elected vestrymen of st. Luke
P. E. Church, on Easter Monday night ::
Wardens, Francis Upsher and DR.. J.
=. Norwood; vestrymen, James F. Ais
fon F. L. CardOZo. Jr.. John P. Green
Richard H. Nugent, w. P. Napper
Daniel S. Brandon, Richard P. HOrneT
and Henry Dixon.
Mr.. Alphonzo L. Allen was united
in marriage to Miss Ada Henry, at
Blackville. last Wednesday evening,
at the residence of Mrs. Ida Stewart,
634 L St., S. E. The wedding was a
home affair, but was largely attend
ed by the friends of the bride and
groom. Mr.. Allen will leave for his
post of duty, in Antwerp, Belgium,
this week, and will be accompanied by
his bride
Mr. VIM. R. Green, attorney-at-law,
Cleveland. Ohio. accompanied by his
father, Hon. John P. Green. q. S.
Stamp Agent, paid our sanctum a
pleasant visit. Mr.. Green is accom-
panied by his wife, and will be the
guest of mis- parents for a few days in
this city
The Troubadours Club will give ar
Evening of Pleasure" at the resi-
1ence of Mrs Western, 214 d street.
northwest. Thursday evening, April
Goth. There will be music and re
frashments, and the object is for char
fly.
Wednesday, ADril 18th. Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Jackson, of 337 H ST, S.
w. gave a party in honor of their
neice Miss Carrie SDillman. who
leaves for New York in few davs-
Among those present were Miss Sch
lev. the Misses SDillman. Mrs. B1anch
Lewis. Mrs. JiverDOol, Nessrs- Wal
ter Honesty A JOhneOD- VIM. Florls-
ter, VIM. Arnold. J. F. Green ]. But
Ter, the Misses LawsOns- Miss Lula
WASHINGTON and others. Dancing ana
different games were INDUCED in un-
Ill a late hour and the repast was
rich one.
Some of the ladies of the Colerldge-
TavICr Choral Society made 1t warm
for Prof. Donch. leader of the orches-
hof SnpiptV in IFS