Richmond planet., 1895-10-12
Q. arter Oentennial Anniversary.


The 25th anniversary of the services
of Rev Richard Wells of the Ebene-
ger Baptist Church was celebrated
Sunday and Monday, October 9Th and
7th.
When the congregation assembled
for the IL o'clock service to listen to a
sermon by Rev. James III. Homes, they
found the church well decorated with
palms and ferns, placed there by the
anniversary committee composed of
many of the devoted members and
few friends the church.
Rev. Holmes preached an eloquent
sermon.
The Accelerando Musical Club of
Manchester, furnished music for this
service, and gave much satisfaction,
their music having been rendered with
elearness and much sweetness, under
the direction Of Ohe leader, Mr. q. II.
Munford, accompanied by the accom-
plished Miss Ida Binga who touched
the organ as by magic, bringing forth
sweet strains.
At the $3.50 service, the house was
filed to overtiowing byan anxious con-
gregation having assembled TO listen
TO a sermon by Rev. Evans Payne of
the Fourth Baptist Church. The eld-
er was in his best mood and thorough
thrilling discourse.
The choir of Fifth Street Baptist
Church furnished music for the occa-
sion. 1t is needless 20 say that the
} music was well rendered, for all are
, well aware that said choir knows and
docs render fine music. MIR. Alex
ander Mccoy has the honor of leading
} this choir.
At the closing service Sunday, Rev
w. II. W hite OF ait. Carmel Church
preached one of his accustomed spir-
} lited sermons to the editication OF q
large congregation
The sweet singing choir of Moore
Street Baptist Church, Joseph JOrdOn
leader, furnished music for this ser
vice.
= When the congregation assembled
!. for this service the floral decoration
had been augmented by two hand
some banquet lamps.
The pastor, Rev. r. Wells, gave
:. few statistics at the close of each ser
, vice showing that during his 20 year
service he has baptised more thai
h 3 900 persons.
} On Monday night short addresse
s. were made by several minister's
brethren including Revs. >. Z. Bun
80 rell. w. +. Graham. G. II. Corey, ID. ID
n d IL j.
: e. Jones, d. N Nassar, and u. /
" Lewis. Others we're present, but fC
, reason of lack of time we're prevente
- from speaking.
e. After speeches the exercises weI
Ih turned over to the anniversary Gu
with w. 2. Epps as spokesman, VIII
re after a few remarks, brought fort
Y. the photograph of the pastor, Rev.
er Wells, the same having been ordere
II, by the church. In touching speec
Rev. J. II. Holmes received it on pa
ho of the church. Next followed ham
ar some basket of flowers for the past
n which was presented by Rev. g.
Corey, d. d. then followed han
some suit of clothing which was pr
ed sented to the pastor in the speech
M N, the evening by Rev A. Binga, Jr.
ao ID The last two articles were pre-
ents from the anniversary club.
las The Mt. Carmel Choir furnish
ck- music for this service under directi
,as of it's leader, Mr. Frederick RylaI
After services upstairs the paste
of the city, editors of the PLANET a
nes Virginia Baptist, deacons and trV
md tees. and other officers of Ebenei
MIA Church, and leaders of the seVe
ssi- choirs which had rendered music
the several services, were invited
ah the basement where table laden
ney with ali the delieacies of the seas
law had been prepared by the Annivers'
ssS Club. All enjoyed the affair, and @
high praise to the Club for its exc
lent effort and entertainment.
lrn- The officers of the anniversary C.
ent are as sollows: President, Mrs.
OF tie Graves; Secretary, Miss Florei
en- Isham; Treasurer, Mrs. Ella Ish,
and Chairman of Committee,
nod Amanda Thorton.