The Washington bee., 1911-12-09

ton now accorded the self-respecting
woman in the profession; the business
side of stage life; how to bring new
ideas to the view of the people; and
the development of the New Howard
under Negro management.
Toasts were drank to Nine Aida
Overton Walker and Bert Williams
in honor of their labors for the eieva-
ton of the Negro performer, and to
the memory of the late George w
Walker, Bob Cole and Ernest Hogan
Mrs. Lula Jackson, of II28 Goth
street, had her two cousins as guests
on Thanksgiving day. A royal recep-
ton was rendered them.
Miss Lillian Anderson, one of Will
mingtOn's popular school teachers, her
sister, and Mrs. r. c. Harris, were
the guests of friends in this city on
Thanksgiving. A reception was ten
dered them, after which tOasts were
given to them.
Miss Hattie Bond, of Wilmington,
Del, is the guest of Mrs. Henry
Davis, at ooS Goth street Northwest.
Miss Bond is securing her wedding
trOusseau, after which she will go to
Birmingham to wed.
The Senior Medical Class. of How
ard University, as a result of a re-
cent meeting, elected the following
officers: President. l. c. Downing
vice president, F. F. Thompson; sec
retary, Miss l.. T. Asheburnc; cor
responding secretary, ]. F. Dyer;
treasurer, w z. Lewis; chaplain, f.
D. Whitby; sergeant-at-arms. T R.
Vickers Executive Committee: B. A
Rose, chairman; A. /. Curtis, p. ].
Greenlee, c. T. Hayden, G. n. Over
ton, E J. McSween and NJ. P Wood
fin.
Free demonstration lessons in
piano and voice culture during De
cember only, to all new pupils desir-
ing same, beginning January, 1912.
Old or young, primary or advanced
doubling ThomaseS," or past fail
ures:" here's hope" Write to w. \.
Adams, the Cameron. Apt Al; 1902
Vermont Avenue n. W. Organist
and director. of Second Baptist
Church. Washington, D. c.
Miss Emma B. Park. of the Census
Office, left the city this week for her
home III Chicago, H. where she will
remain about month in the hope of
regaining her health. Miss Park is a
very accomplished young lady, and
her friends are very much concerned
about her
DR.. John w Morse, of the Gem
Drug Store, at Nineteenth and L
streets northwest, has everything that
: frst-class druggist possesses. Drop
in.
Rev Emory w Williams, of Alb
beville, s. c., has been seriously Ill
at his home His daughter, Miss Vir-
ginia Williams, who has been quite
i'll, has had her health restored, and
will no doubt visit this city soon.
There were interesting song ser
vices held at Asbury Church last
Sabbath afternoon. The music by
the 10Th Street Baptist Church choir
and by Miss BeatriZ L. Chase and w
Calvin Chase. Jr., were among the
features of the occasion.
Mrs Matte NJ Fleming, of No "a
\ street Northwest, was married to
Mr.. Samuel G. Alexander, at her
home Wednesday evening. November
20 Rev Clair performed the cere-
mony. The bride was beautifully
goWned in an exquisite marQueset
over black and white silk, with pearl
and a touch of blue. A
strino of pearls around her neck was
the only jewels worn by the bride
Only the immediate friends of the
bride and groom were present. They
will be at home tomorrow afternoon,
Sheridan Road, Deanwood, D. c., in
their new and spacious home.
Misses Mamie Bennett and Beatrice
Tillmau. Of Wadesboro. n C., who
are spending the winter at the South
ern Beauty Culture School, gave a
dinner party Sunday, December 3, in
honor. of Miss Edna Dunn, who is
one of the leading society ladies of
Miss Dunn has been Wis
iting friends and relatives in New
York and Philadelphia, and spent two
days in this city sightseeing.