The guardian., 1952-01-05

other year was about to fade
into the past. This annual
event held at Brighthelstone
tucked away in an exclusive
nook IN Allston welcomed Bos-
tons elite to It's last fling Of the
year. Seen dancing about we're
Reba Ferguson, the A. Gordon
Blakes, the Or. James Lesueurs,
Ernest Monroes, Cliff Crawfords,
j. Richie Colemans, Casper Fer
gusons, Morris Taylors, j. Will
son Parkers, Ralph Hiltons, Rob
ert Registers, Robert Hughes,
Clemmoth Kirtons, Liolnel o.
Lindsays, Frances Roberts, Ann
Proctor, Vera Laviscount, Elaine
Roberts, Bali Schalk, Marion
Fortes, Julian Steeles, Norris
Davises, Mrs. Evelyn Bond
Pride. Also Mrs. Sadie Mer-
chant, Norman Raynor, James
Guilfords, G.. Bruce Robinsons,
Herbert Loring Jacksons, Mel
Roses, j. David McKinneys, Al
Byrds, John Howards, John Rob-
crises, James Roberts, John ".
Parnells, Charles Andersons,
John Cabreras, Milton Riddicks,
Ruth Worthy, William Senhouse,
Harold Williamses, Harry Keel
ans, the DR.. Artemus fuckers,
Edward w. Dixons, Or. Charles
Edward Chesterfield Philliperts,
AL Otways, Andrew Newtons,
Sam McCoys, Gladys Marine
Fuller, John B. Samuda, Charles
Hunters, the Bob Registers and
many more. officers and mem
bers of this inner circle club
"The Orionsp are Charles H.
Hunter. president; John Cab
rera, vice president; Henry
BowIes, secretary and treasurer,
and NCrris Guy Davis, Charles
F. Dixon, Ralph Hilton, Robert
J. Hughes, Samuel L. Mccoy,
Charles M. Robertson, John Rob-
erts, Gilbert Robinson, Robert
G.. Royster, Artemus I. Tucker
and Herbert Tucker.
Although her husband was
suddenly called out of town on
business this did not deter Mrs.
Roosevelt Jackson Of 164 Walnut
ave. from being the perfect
hostess To a group Of her friends
last Sunday evening. The occa-
sion was a pre- New Years din
ncr III an atmosphere Of soft
candlA lights and with tables
bountSully laden with turkey
and allAthe fixin's, the most de-
hcious eeg n0g and other liquid
refreshments. All through the
dinner and way into the night
i1zs,s aazat isaalEsls f.Is1 ls14fs ssIN1
the party engaged In q most ami
mated discussion on the ques-
tioq of civil rights for colored
Americans in 1882 The hostess
was particularly qualified to
lead such a discussion because
Of her fine background as an
outstanding and militant AM
erican. Her distinguished broth
er, The Honorable Raymond
Pace Alexander Of Philadelphia
has just been elected as a mem
Der of the City Council. Her
sister-in law, Mrs. Sadie Alex
ander is the first woman of
color to earn PhD. from the
University Of Pennsylvania, and
the City's first colored Attorney
at Law. The guests which in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Wayman
Brown Of Brighton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Wade McCree, Mr.. and Mrs.
Walter J. Stevens, Mrs. Minnie
Walker, and Mrs. Bert Fitzger-
ali whose charming daughters,
Barbara and Betty, are both
graduates of Radcliffe, left their
hostess with the highest praises
for a wonderful evening.
The Liberal Arts Club of Boston
held their Christmas Party at
the home Of the president, Mrs.
Matilda Birch Charleston, AIS
Columbus Ave. Mr.. John Powell,
chairman OF the four man COM
mittee, served the ladies most
gracefully at a table that was
decorated in the traditional
Xmas green and red centered
by a huge crystal punch bowl
hrim full of aggnog expertly
made by the three eo-chairmen,
Gilbert Harvey, Harold Evans
and William Sexton. Other de-
lectables were also served after
which all joined in singing
Christmas carols. Then to the
unique grab bag, originated with
the men Of the club, from which
everyone received a Christmas
gift. All credit is due to Mr..
Powell and his committee for
the artistic manner in which
they served the lady members
VI Tile NluD anu tAACA fAolld4S
friends. The club is now plan
ming a mass Memorial Service
for well remembered deceased
musicians the details of which
to be worked out soon. After
many holiday greetings the
party adjourned with best wishes
to each and all for a happy and
prosperous New Year.
The recent wedding Of sweet
Martha McAdoO recalls to the
minds of many older Bostonians
the gracious and lovely lady who
was the new brides grandmother
and namesake, Mrs. Matte"
McAdoO who soiourned in Bos-