The Enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 192?-1930, 1928-04-05
Jessie Cole Grayson Recital

The Jessie Coles Grayson recital
will long be remembered as a gem
of beauty by those who braved the
storm Monday night to hear her sing
at the Behnke- Walkec Auditorium.
Mrs. Grayson has a pure, beauti-
fully modulated contralto voice. She
Interpreted the program of Italian,
French, German and English num-
bers, including Negro spirituals, with
such absolute mastery of her art
that it is with difficulty one endeav-
ors to select any choice. Mrs. Gray
son graciously responded with en-
core after encore, receiving tumul-
tuous applause.
"The Trees" by Rasbach was ia
vorite of the evening as was 90, Ny
Lord, What Shall | do?" by Guion.
Kreisler's "The Old Refrain" was
charming. Here the writer is lost
again because the entire program
was perfect Mr.. Edgar Coursen, the
accompanist, is an artist of rare abil-
ity. Miss Esther Palmer. harpist, cap
tivated her hearers, each number be-
ing beautifully played by this young
artist. Her last number. "The Volga
Boatman, was especially delightful.
Mrs. Gravson received several bou-
quets of flowers and she was shower
cd with congratulations following the
concert.
Mrs. c. Mumford and G. Mullen
spent few DAYS in Seattle. Mrs. ].
Stevens and Mrs. Z. Palmer of the
Chandler Apartments entertained
with radio party in honor of Mrs.
Mullen and Mrs. Mumford during
their stay. They also were guests at
"The Awakening" play given by
the Methodist church. of which the
Rev. johnson, formerly of Portland,
is pastor. Fifty persons were in the
cast and Francis Fair, son of Mr..
and Mrs. c. Fair of this city, took an
important part.
Mrs. B, Runyon of Sna Diego, CAL,
passed through the city en- route to
Walla Walla, Wash, where she had
been called by the illness of her
cousin. Mrs. Rose Burch.
Mrs. o. Henderson, accompanied
by her daughter. Miss L. Henderson.
will spend the Easter holiday in Sc
attic.
w. w. Williams entertained at a
stag dinner last Sunday compliment
ing the men who were in the wedding
party of Mr.. ana Mrs. Williams that
took place last month.
The women of st. Philips Guild
entertained at a Lenten silver tea
Sunday afternoon at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Harper, on Williams
Ave. Between the hours of 3 to z a
large number of guests called and
enjoyed the pretty affair.
Mrs. Zepha Baker was hostess at
the meeting of the Culture Club Fri
day. The club is studying intelligent
purchasing and Mrs. h. c. Garnett
had the topic. Mrs. l.. Crosswhite
will he hostess April 10 at the Will
liams Avenue "Y." Religion in the
Home" will be the topic.
We wish to correct an error in
last weeks issue of The Enterprise
regarding the misspelling of the
name of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Coffee.
The Old Rose Club will be the
guest of Mrs. w. Boyle Thursday
afternoon, April IL. Mrs. Bogle's
mother, Mrs. NJ. Thomas, was n mem
Der of the club during her lifetime
and It is Mrs. Bogle's custom to have
the club meet with her during April,
her mothers birth month. Mrs, p.
II. Reynolds is arranging an inter.
esting program. Mrs. Coffee is presi-
dent and Mrs. Cora Franklin is sec
rotary.
The closing of the doors Of the
Ashley State Bank Monday affected
some of our race who were deposit
tors of this bank.
Little Virginia Harris has been re-
turned to the Good Samaritan for
treatment. Joseph Randolph, II
month-old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ran
dolph of VERONA is receiving treat
mert at the hospital for broken leg.
Mrs. o. Henderson and Miss Len
ora Henderson are spending Easter
holidays in Seattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. v. E. Keene have
been confined to their home by i'll
ness. Mr.. Keene suffered severe
cold and Mrs. Keenc had severe
attack of tonsiitis.
Mrs. Ralph Flowers and Mrs. w.
Boyle have been appointed delegates
from the National Association OF
Colored Women to the Pan Pacific
convention, which convenes in Homo
lulu this summer. The appoint
ments were made by Mrs. Mary Nc
1eod Bcthune, president Of the N. A.