Hartford chronicle., 1946-07-06
WORCESTER

l-The Missionary Circle of John
 St. Baptist Church met the even-
 ing of June 27 in the home of Mrs.
 Sadie Donahue, II Prospect St. A plan is in the making to sponsor a supper and bazaar early in Sep- tember. The hostess served a col lation at the close of the meeting. Many Worcester folk attended the concert held Tuesday evening, June 25, in Symphony Hall, Bos- ton, Mass, when Philippa Schuy- Ter was presented as guest solo, ist with the Symphony Orchestra. At an early hour patrons began to assemble; the ladies wearing colorful gowns made a picture long to be remembered. Philippa easily won the hearts of the or chestra members and listeners. MT. and Mrs. George $. Schuyler were very gracious. We were glad to see MT. and Mrs. August Hicks. who so recently left the city to make their home in Boston. We also met Edward Geiger, nephew of MT. L. J. M. Stovall; seen in the assembly of Worcester folk were Mrs. Elizabeth Brevard, Miss Sarah Ella Wilson, Ward Robin son and daughter, Mrs. Henry Lee Kelley, Raymond Schuyler, Sr., Mrs. Frances Perkins, Mrs. Mary Boyd, and Mrs. Mabel Hamilton. Mrs. Eula Gutridge expresses
 her deep appreciation for the many beautiful cards sent her during her illness at Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Harriet Clark of 83 Clay ton Street is at home again. She also wishes to thank her friends for the lovely cards and beautiful flowers while in Memorial Hospi- tai. Mrs. Clark also received beautiful and useful gifts in com- memoration of her birthday.
 The Missionary Circle of AME Zion Church will sponsor a pro- gram in the church the evening ,, of July IA when Miss Josephine Kelley will talk on her work in rellglouS education.
 Sunday, June 30, the new organ in John St. Baptist was dedicated at 3 o'clock. Prior to the service. tasty friend chicken dinner was served in the vestry of the trust ees and members of the Deacon 1 Board. At the appointed hour, the | Chancel Choir entered the church and the call to worship was given by Rev. W. Marvin Gibson. After the Invocation, Henry l.. Kelley of the Deacon Board presented the organ to the church. Following the scripture reading, prayer was of fered by Rev. c. c. Blake. Miss Naomi Murphy rendered two ap- propriate vocal numbers with Mrs. Geraldine Brisbane at the organ. The Chancel Choir asIo rendered special anthems. Dr. George A. Fallon, pastor of Wesley Church, as guest speaker, preached. On the evening, the Anna E. Latham Mis- sionary Circle and members of King David Lodge F. and A. M., were in attendance. The Mission aries assembled for their own ser vice and the Masonic Order ob- served St. Johns Day with mem- bers of the Ada Chapter, OES, also present. Mrs. Fannie Smith the Missionary Secretary, present. ed Mrs. Charlotte Taylor, who ren- dered a vocal number, and Mrs. Margaret Jaynes read an article touching on the activities of Mrs. Mary Bethune. The Senior Choir sang under the direction of Mrs. Laura Leak. Rev. Gibson delivered the Masonic sermon, and Rev. Blake gave timely remarks. Mrs. Lillian Scott and Mrs. Mary Perk- ins also made short addresses in behalf of the Missionary efforts as did Mrs. Eva Poteat.
 Worcester folk were surprised to hear of the passing of MT. Eli l iah Laws, e resident of Buffalo, N. r., who at one time made his home here some ten or eleven years ago. Mir. Laws had been in poor health for some time. Be- sides his wife, there are four ' daughters to mourn his death: Mrs. Martha Anderson, Mrs. Eliza beth Carns, Miss Anna Laws, all of Buffalo, and Mrs. Harriet Me Lain of San Diego, Cal, two sons Edward E. of Buffalo and John Laws of Worcester, who is teach CT in the public schools and is very popular with the children.