The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1938-12-03
Evening Of Song


Chorus we're rendered sxcsptiooal-
" well By the group. y. d. Upshav
vas appessing 70 the audience In
his rendition OF Asleep Ia the
Deep"
Mr.. and Mrs A. v. McCutcheon
won favor with the hearers By sing
ing MY Spirit Paints" The two
contrasting selections send Out
Thy Light and "GrAndfather's
Clock" by the Mems Glee club,
simply thrilled the audience. MY
Task" and q OBJ selection sung BY
the Female chorus. were enthusiast
ticaliy received. Mrs. G. Durham's
rendition OF Willamette" provoked
such thunderous applause that she
was forced 10 respond with an en-
core.
Mrs. Olds, ~Qucen-
The popularity contest, featur-
ing Mesdames Gertrude Brown.
Mary Martin. Athia Mae Odds and
Miss Lnla b. Rowlette proved an
Interesting attraction OF the even
ing's performances. The contes-
tants we're beautifully clad In even
Ing gowns with blending accessor-
les. The soloIsts. as well as several
ladies IN the audience. also wore
very becoming gowns: while the
men were handsome in dark suits,
each wearing white carnation
In his lapel.
Following the announcement by
o. c. Coins, chairman OF the nm
ance committee. presentations were
made by graceful Mrs. Cecillus
Curry. Mrs. Athia Mae Odds. who
made The largest financial report,
was crowned queen" OF the Good
will club. and was presented a gor-
geous bouquet OF NUNS and roses
The other three contestants also
received similar bouquets for their
splendid reports. Special mention
was made Of Miss Rowlette who
ran second In the contest. Miss
Rowlet,e. pretty young miss" OF
Kentucky has resided in Detroit
for only a short time.
Complimentary remarks were
rendered 10 all the participants by
the pastor. the Rev. II. II. Pittman
for the splendid outcome OF the
entire affair. The Rev. Mr.. Pittman
commended Mrs. Ellen VI. Wilson
and her co-workers for promoting
such a unique and successful pro-
gram. and also offered words Of
praise to the Detroit Tribune for
the fine cooperation II contributed
and stated that he meant TO con-
tinue insisting that every member
OF Tabernacle become subscriber
to the Tribune.
"In that great getting UP morn
ing concluded the Evening OF
Song with Mr.. Speights. director.
taking the solo part. Mrs. Alberta
Pittman and Mrs. Ruth Latturs
were the efficient accompanies.
Mrs. Pittman at the organ and Mrs.
Latture at the plano.
So the bucket was dropped
down" and came 10 the top filled
with inspiration, enjoyment, happi-
ness and last but not least, brim-
ming over with a very favorable
financial report. the total amount
being $l1S.20. The proceeds will re-
plenish the treasures OF the two or
ganizations, eventually vending It's
way toward the support OF the
church's general program.
Deacon Ernest Johnson. who has
faithfully captained the Goodwill
club since It's origin. extends with
the club big Thank You" to all
those who so graclously supported
the successful return OF the Buck,
ct"
At the close OF the program the
contestants and several OF the par
Elephants were pleasantly entertain
ed at an informal party In the love-
ly apartment OF Mr.. and Mrs. Dew
ey Nance. $500 wildwood avenue
Refreshing drinks, ice cream and
dainty cookies were served by the
hostess.
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