The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1931-10-29
PORTLAND NEWS SECTION
JESSIE GRAYSON CONCERT
BRILLIANT AFFAIR

Jessie Grayson, eontfalto. was CIV
en- an ovation Monday night when
she appeared in concert at the Ma
sonic Temple ballroom under the
management of Murie Cutter. THE
audience was appreeiative and took
the artist to their hearts at once.
The ballroom was filled with both
colored and white admirers of song
Robert Flack was an able accom-.
PIANIST. Mrs. Grayson opened her
program with a groun of weil-ehosen
Negro Spirituals, Deep River" and
"1'm So Glad Trouble Don't Last Al
way" were outstanding favorites in
this group. The program was pleas
ingly varied consisting of favorites
from Verdi, Mozart. Goetz, Brahms,
which were sung with elaritv in each
specific language. The program
closed with a group of spirituals ar
ranged by Burleigh. Bye an Bye
and Balm in Gilea6 were so love-
ly that they will linger long in ones
memory. Mrs. Gravson Wore mo-
! del gown of sunset tint and her STAGE
I presence was charming. Several
young maids, beautifully gowned,
acted as ushers, the were the Miss
es Nellie Allen. Ghrystale Maxwell,
1 Ienora Henderson, Jennie Dora
| Grayson and Mrs. K. w. Bogle. They
were very busy during the intermis-
sions CARRYING gorgeous boouets and
| baskets of flowers which virtually
/ surrounded the singer, the STAGE and
! piano.
New subscriber this week: Miss
Clifford Freeman, Los Angeles, Cal
We thank you.
st. Philips Guild met with Mrs. W
l.. Reese Wednesday afternoon. Mrs
Cora Minor the retiring president
presiding. She has completed two
years of faithful service in the of
flee and the retiring secretary, Mrs
w. Diez has also completed severa
terms. The newly elected roster in
cludes, president, Mrs. w. l.. Reese
secretary, Mrs. Jessie Flowers; vice
president. Mrs. Thelma Flowers.
Rev. o. S. Lewis, pastor of thu
Methodist denomination worshipet
at St. Phillips Sunday morning.
Mrs. DeNorval Unthank and young
son have returned from trip East
The choir of Bethel church direct
ed by Prof. f.. Bartlett and Rev. d
G.. Hill and the A len Endeavo
League were guests of the Clinton
Kelly Methodist church Sunda.
| night. The choir gave O group o
Spirituals Miss d. Burdine sang ;
vocal number with Miss E. Gragg a
the piano. A large congregation
greeted the visitors.
An interesting program was pre-
scented at the Shiloh Baptist Churcl
Sunday night under the direction o
Mrs. Sarah Williams. A program o
songs, readings and instrumental
numbers was presented by Mis-
Daisy Wright. Miss Marie Mailing
Master Row Williams, Mr.. Leonar
Moore and Mrs. G. G. Gardner. TIL
day school, 0:30 a. M. B. Y. 2. [
700 p. m. and preaching at so
p. m. Rev. G.. G. Gardner is tn
: pastor.
Miss Kate Lewis and Mr.. Valid
arranged surprise party Thursda
night in honor of the birthday ami
versary of Mrs. Boyle. at the Bogl
residence in Waverly Heights. Tween
=. ty-five friends enjoyed the informa
affair and the guest of honor re
ceived many lovely gifts. Followin
r dancing and cards delicious "Jan
= bill" supper was served
Mrs. Eugene Carr is recnperatin
from recent Illness.
MIR. and Mrs. f. w. Smith wer
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Duk
Monday night at the Horse Sho
and Pacific Livestock Exposition.
Rev. J. d. Wilson was dinner gue'
of Mr.. and Mrs. S. d. Porter priC
to his departure for his home in Sa
' Francisco.
: Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Lane of Woo
Q side, California are house guests {
4 MIR. and Mrs. II. A. Duke in Mt. II
) Dor. Mr.. Lane is noted horsema
and is connected with the Ain
J, Spreckles stables.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church note
j. arrangements have been made
d present interesting speakers to +
q the pulpit until a permanent past
h is obtained. The choir will eontinl
# the musical concerts Sunday night
It Mrs. Annette Morris will enterta
the Searchlight club Thursday, N
Is vember 5. A Good Luck fish dim
e will be given Friday, November
by the Fellowship club and Mrs.
L w. Ingersoll will be in charge. MI
1t S. D. Porter was hostess for t
4 meeting of the Missionary Socie
lie Tuesday night.