The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-02-08
Milwaukee and Her Progress
sive Citizens
MILWAUKEE NEWS SERVICE

The social event of the week and
one which will be long remembered
bv the guests present was the dinner
given by Miss Nellie Smith at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Hor-
ton on last Saturday evening. Miss
Smith, who has a reputation for the
highest culinary skill, served a seven
course dinner in the most elaborate
stvle with the deftness and skill of
an experienced hostess. The guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Sanford,
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Kinner, Mr.. and
Mrs. Robt. Merritt and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hoton. Unique favors in the form
of valentines were presented each
guest and the remainder of the eve
ming was spent in musical diversion.
Mr.. Clarence Peterson spent Satur-
day and Sunday in Milwaukee visit
ing friends.
Mr.. Rufus Sampson of Tuskeegee
Normal and Industrial and Advance
Agent for the Tuskeegee Quintette
spent several days in Milwaukee and
. vicinity leaving Tuesday for Evans
ton. Mr.. Sampson is gentleman of
q refinement and intellect and very
Z able representative of that worthy in
q stitution.
Mr.. Harris Jackson is again able
to be out to the delight of his many
Z friends. He became a member of
q Calvary Baptist Church on last Sun
day and is heartily welcomed in that
connection.
Golden Link Lodge held its annual
Installation of officers Jan. 25th at the
Lodge Hall.
no WomanssJ Improvement Club
.et att the honFsSof safs T. Wiiiisn~s'
@ on last Friday evening wnere the
plans for the club anniversary were
concluded. The Club has always
, made their anniversary literary and
s musical treat to the Milwaukee pub
#lic and this one in connection with
II the Douglas Memorial will be one of
especial interest as splendid pro-
gram is being planned. There will
be speakers of note and splendid
musical program. The program,
S which is being arranged by the presi
den Mrs. Horton and Misses Nellie
Smith and Marie Burgette will be
Nannounced in our next issue. Don't
j forget Feb. Is, 1917, at st. Mark A.
VI. E. Church.
The Culture Circle met at the home
of the secretary Mrs. Mabel Wilson
! on Thursday morning. Plan for a
4 dramatic entertainment to be given
next month was discussed and Sc
&lection of play will be made at the
#next meeting. Mrs. Jennie Sanford
&read some interesting facts upon ne
Ero evolution from current periodi-
ga and lesson in spring millinery
completed the program, after which
3 dainty luncheon was served. The
1ext netting at the home of Mrs. H.
y. Kinner will be held at 1890 Thurs
Gay morning.
Mr.. VIM. Thrill, one of our most
promising young men has re-entered
orth Division High School whtre
p will pursue a science course.
Miss Lydia Scott of w. D. H. S.
as the only colored girl to have an
exhibition of art at the recent adver-
nsers' show at the Auditorium. A
liver locket and chain, together with
copper pin designed and carved by
hand were the pieces which received
nuch favorable comment.
Mrs Mary j. Burgette is seriously
with an attack of pneumonia. The
lade staff wishes her speedy re-
coyery for she is much beloved by all
no know her.
To DR.. A. l.. Heron has been con-
ferred the signal honor of being ap-
pointed State Commissioner by Gov
ernor f. L. Philip 20 cooperate with
the National Memorial Association
Tor the erection of monument or
memorial to the memory Of the Ne
Kro soldiers and sailors who fought
~ the wars of our country. The
Commission has been appointed by
congress to procure and determine
npon a location, plan, and design for
e memorial in the city of Washington
snd on Sunday evening a patriotic
Heeting will be held at st. Mark
ehurch to acquaint the public with
he work of the commission in connec-
o. with the Annual Lincoln Memo
"a The honored invited guests are
rs Excellency, E. L. Philip, Gov
efnor Of Wisconsin, and staff, the
on. Mayor Of Milwaukee, D. w.