The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1920-03-05
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The Daddies and lads program ana
sermon at Pilgrim Rest Baptist church
last week were two memorial occasions.
The pastor, Rev. j. Sterling Moore
spared no pains in making both events
100 percent Mrs. Carrie Smith had
charge Of the program. The essays and
J readings by Miss Thelma Walker, Thel-
ma Seals, Pearl Roach and Mrs. Edna
Alberts were splendidly prepared and
juts as well rendered. The sentimental
music was furnished by Misses Ruth
Johnson and Verlice South the organists
from Bethel and Pilgrim Rest Church.
They both as usual acquitted them
selves nicely. The vocal music was
furnished by Misses Alma Battle and
Marie Scott. Both have excellent and
it is to be hoped that each will receive
special training later. Mrs. Selby John
son read paper comparing Lincoln
and Washington and at the same time
discussing the purpose OF this move
ment. A Scott, Silas Cook and others
spoke in high praise Of the meeting.
Greater advantages are afforded our
people by this great movement than
the ordinary person is able to conceive
says Rev. j. Sterling Moore for over
300 years our fathers and sons have
been estranged but happily for us they
are gradually getting closer together
and the value Of such meetings is great.
Nearly 100 fathers and sons were served
in the churches dining room. aims
splendid dinner was prepared by Mes
danes Alta Hedge Arthur Robinson
Smith and Emma Spuer. Ten young
ladies of the church were mattresses.
A packed house heard the masterpiece
sermon "Is young man safe on Sun
day night 1t is to be regretted that
every person Especially our people)
could not hear it,. Total receipts for
the day $4,000.
A great day also at Bethel church
| Sunday
J The second quarterly meeting. P. g..
| McCracken was present and preached
| the best sermon / have ever heard him
| preach and have heard him as far back
as can remember. A good attendance
and much interest shown. His subject
| was the cross.
| Rev. G. r. Waters has returned from
Davenport and was called to Des MONIES
to be gone all this week.
! Mrs. Sallie Smith died ut st. Joseph
hospital of heart failure. Her death
was q shock to the entire community.
Solomon Williams died at his home Tues
DIV and his funeral occurred at 18th st.
church. Rev. w. H. Clark officiating.
! He leaves wife, one son, Solomon
.Jr. and his family and Mrs. Ida Mitchell
| a daughter. They, do as well as the
! relatives of Mrs. Burdell Dandridge
!, have the sympathy of the entire com
munity. Mrs Smith s funeral will oc-
cur at Pilgrim Rest Sunday afternoon.
| George Kellis and wife accompanied
! the remains of Mrs. Matte Seymour of
Des Moines to Canton, Missouri for
burial Monday. y. r.. :
| Mrs. Ernest Summers was called to
! Ashley, Missouri to attend the fun
eral Of her brother, Mr.. II. Taylor has
returned from Hannibal where he was
| called to see his father who was quite
sick. ..-- sseas.s ........ E.sa.
Howard Lindsay is visiting his wife s
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Brown. He
is from Burlington, Iowa.
| ! Supt. George w. Smith of Pilgrim
Rest S. s. is very grateful to Rev. and
Mrs. Moon for the Sunday school guide
which they gave him and which has
been so helpful to him. r..s ~
! Vergin Olive Temple is moving along
nicely new candidate at almost every
! meeting. ;5 q
| George Mott has purchased a couple
+; if piences of property between Fulton
and Morgan on 18th street.
Much sickness yet prevails but con-
ditions among the sick are much i'm
proved and attendance at church is
much better.
Rev. N. J. McCraken as usual spent
one day Monday at the Selby johnson
Homestead in the city.
street, Ottumwa or the treasurer. Mrs.
Jessye f.. McClain. 1867 18th street.
who are managing this part of the work.
The chairman of program com. Mrs.
M. Robinson, Hooking, Iowa Box ga re-
quests that all special numbers for the
program reach her not later than March
10th.
Communications will be sent out soon
by corresponding Secretary relative to
ways and means fund. May they have
your most careful consideration.
Some of the progressive prominent
club-women Of Des Moines have express
ed desire for City Federation. This
is indeed movement in the right di-
rection and has very hearty approval.
Through an organization of this kind
prominent speakers may be presented
to all club women bringing to them
messages dealing with all the leading
topics of the day which otherwise they
are denied.
Again women from all clubs meet,
exchange IDEAS helpful suggestions con
suit together upon plans for the bet
terment of the community Of which they
are part. Many plans are constructed
this cooperation. Unquestionable value
that would not be revealed with out
will be gained
Many women who for various rea-
sons have not affiliated with club may
find a place in this body and no doubt
may find the kind of work they enjoy
and where they may be useful.
Although one may be active in a lit
erary, or art club, yet they may desire