The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1927-07-22
Helena, Mont.
BY HEX

st. James A. M. E. Church.
Something of We olden times in the
life of the church was experienced by
members and friends Ct st. James
during quarterly meeting. ard the
conference held by the Rev. r. Ma
guinez, presiding elder of the Puget
Sound conference, Sundsy and Mon
day. The trustees and Sunday school
reports particularly showed relief
from the backward pressure of the
link lately lowering over st. James.
Death and an exodus of Helenites to
Spokane, Sesttle and Tacoma have
made serious inroads into the work
ing forces of the church and to saw
she feels the shortage of helpers is
putting it mildly.
The presiding elder preached two
forceful sermons SUNDAY, taking for
his subject Sundav nioht "And IL |
Be Lifted Up Will Draw All Men
to Me-"
Monday night following reading of
reports he YVES profuse in compli-
mentary remarks upon the work done
by the little band of faithful work
ers. Eulopies were made bv G.. M
Lee and H. J. Baker over departed
members, Annie Kelley and B. F.
Hooper. Rev. S. f. Bailey. pastor,
it was shown. has eXerted every ef-
fort during his year's labor to bring
about the present effective nrogram
that promises tc bring great benefits
to the church and community.
Miss Belle Mcdonald of Bozeman
passed through Helena Tuesday en-
route to the ronating Of the Montana
Federation of Negro Women's Clubs
at Missoula.
Mrs. Clarinda Lowerv. Mrs. Mat
tie Anderson and Miss Elenorah
Anderson left Tuesday fcr the meet
ing of the federation 1T Missoula.
Mrs. H. J. Baker has recovered
from an attack &C. ptomaine poison-
ing that kent her confined to her bed
for several days.
Mrs. ]. w. Simms of Bozemnn.
who has been visiting in tho citv for
several weeks "a the bedside of her
mother. Mrs. William Gareel. re-
turned Mondav morning to her home.
Frank Douglas. formerly of Seat
tie. Wash, was in the city Tuesday
looking for a cook and waitress fo~
his "Mammv's Shack" which he will
open july %.
Miss Maxine Young of Great Falls
en- route to Missoula to the federe-
ton meeting, YVES the guest of Mrs
Mamie Bridgwater Monday and Tues
dav.
The Pleasant Hour Club was the
Fuest of Mrs. Fnos Johnson Wednes-
dav of last week.
Mrs. William G~reel has recnV
cred sufficiently from her illness
to return from the hospital.
Mrs. !. A. Hollifield stopped over
en- route from st. Paul to Seattle
and wss the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. II.
J. Baker. Mrs. Hollifield was accom-
panied bv her sens, Joseph A. Jr.
and Harrell.
Mrs. Enos johnson has been con-
rined to her bed for several DAYS.
At the semi-annual installation of
officers of Naomi Household Nc. S42.
G. u. o. o. F.. the following were
INDICTED into office: N. G., Lawrence
Howard: R. N. G., Mamie Bridgwa-
Ter; M. N. G.. Rebecca Green: P. M.
Y. g.. Mabel Stitt: w. c., c. d. Kel-
Iey; w. D., JENNIE trump; w. u,
Mamie Reed; S. S.. George Irwin
and Olivia Fisher; J. S., Norman How
ard.
Mrs. George Christian proved a de-
lightful hostess Sunday at a dinner
in honor of her husband, who he'd
reached another milestone in his long
and useful life. Mr.. Christian is one
of Montana's HIGHLY respected citi-
zens, coming to Helena several years
ago from near Townsend, where he
conducted business for MANY wears.
The guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Oliver. Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fisher,
Mrs. Mabel Stitt. Mrs. Mamie Bridg-
water and J. E, w. Clarke. The din
ner was served by the Misses Stitt.
Fisher and Christian. A crystal bowl
filled with sweet williams made a
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