The Wisconsin weekly blade. [volume] (Madison, Wis.) 1916-1925, 1917-10-18
Chicago, Ill.
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40 CAoICS 10 SpTedu TIC SOSp6l,
have laid out definite plans for
the housing of its vast number
so in this uplift, DR.. Bryant and
congregation found themselves
owners of a fine building, valued
at $4,000. Formal opening
services were held Sunday morn
ing Oct. 14th at 1000. DR.. Bry-
ant filled the pulpit. There was
much power in his discourse. DR..
G. n. Grandson, the noted Reviv-
aliSt preached in the evening re-
viewing the great work performd
in Z months, from a little Mission
on Both st. to magnificent
church.
| DR.. Bryant holds the distinc-
ton of being the only colored
general superintendent of the
colored NJ. Z. churches in this
district.
The church extension board
has also appropriated $4,000 for
the building of social center on
State St. in the End Ward, for the
purpose Of training our boys and
girls in different capacities. They
have also purchased church for
the St. Mathews, valued at $4,000
located at 1850 Clyborn Ave.
Mr.. J. H. Rice has resigned
from Bethel A. NJ. Z. church and
has affiliated with the st. Luke
NJ. f. church. He still remains
the president of the Y. M. S. A.
He will also be the President of
the Ushers Board. All arrange
ments are being made by him and
his assistants for the care and
seating of the people on the
grand opening day Oct Dist.
When visiting, subscribe for
the Blade"
Mrs. f. H. Carroll, 1920 Indi-
ana Ave. is still confined to her
bed, we trust that she will soon
improve.
Mr.. Jno, Wilkerson, $40 Dear
born St. is spending two weeks
vacation in Atlanta, Ga.
The Three Link Club is prepar-
ing to give a birthday party Nov.
18th. This club was organized by
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various members Of Lake City
House Hold No. 1929 for the pur-
pose of raising funds to attend
the next B. Nj. G. Dues and en-
tertainments are paid and given,
and at the appointed time, to di-
vide the money equally among
the members. Mrs. Jessie Cald-
well, Chairman; Mrs. Bell Me
Daniel, Sec'y; Mrs. Thomas,
Treasurer.
Read the Blade and send us
your news.
Rev. j. j. Mcdowell our Chap
lain, has been transferred from the
Turner's Mission, 4211 Evans Ave.
to Evanston Ill.
Mr.. Julius Curtis of Ridge
Prairie ILL.,, is visiting friends i'll
this city.
Miss Lucille johnson of Atlanta,
Ga, is in the city for a few days |
Gloom seemed to be cast over
Both and Forest Ave. and in fact |
over the city since the Noble Sth |
Regiment, entertained for Hous-
ton, Texas. Many Good-byes and
tears were shed. 1t was the
greatest goodbye that the Regi-
ment ever experienced. Escorted |
by the leading men our race in
silk hats, lined on every side by
the loyal mothers, fathers, sisters,
relatives and friends. Our hearts
went out to them. Our prayer is
That they be returned to us, full
of life and vigor.
Arnett Lodge as its custom held
splendid meeting on the 18th.
Business of Importance was trans
acted. Every one seemed to be
enthused over the banquet While
IN this attitude send In your mite
for it's success. Several remarks
were made as to room for i'm
provement and the expansion of
Odd Fellowship. An interesting
talk was made by Bro. Smalley Of
Ezekiel, congratulating and en-
dorsing various matters and ideas
brought before the Lodge.
Several members of Arnett |
Lodge attended the funeral of |
Bro. Ike Smith, P. G. NJ. V. p,
member of Ezekiel Lodge, which !
was held Sunday morning at 10
A. M.
One of the good workers Of
Arnett Lodge is Bro. Frank Dud-
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