Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-26
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
SUNDAY BEFORE XMAS
AT OUR CHURCHES.
Good Sayings of our PeO-
pie About Xmas.
A BRILLIANT MARRIAGE IN THIS
SECTION.
Miss Pierce WEEDS at Palm yra, Va Our
Last Wsrnipg-Other Items from the
Ward

Ward.
Last Sunday was pretty day. The
sun shone bright, and all in nature
seemed to rejoice. 1t was in this Sec
ton that the churches were well Mt
tended
At the Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Rev. Wells preached very interest
esting sermon In the afternoon, he
administered communion for the last
time this year. The Sunday School OF
said church will have their en- ertain-
ment on Tuesday evening after Christ
mas at O'Clock.
The pulpit of the Moore st. Baptist
Church was filled on last Sunday by
Rev. Merchant of the Richmond Theo-
logical Seminary.
Rev. Graham, one of the most able
divines of this section was at his post
on last Sunday and spoke an apprecia-
tive audience.
Mrs. R. o. Johnson will spend the
holidays in Hampton.
On last Sunday, little boy by the
name Of Daniel Graham was shot on
West Baker St.
We learn that in answer to his ques-
ton as to what she wanted for a pres
ent, she said, I'D like to have a dia-
mond-cut ring" We also learn that
he is going to strive TO get it. Girls,
refrain from such imposition.
It seems that this year will be
crowded out with marriages. The
number to be will not be less than 5
Sickness is still prevalent in this Sec
I ton, but we hope the unfortunates
will soon recover.
The number of marriages by old
maids and bachelors in this, and ad-
| joining sections for the year, has been
estimated at 10 Can you enumerate?
It has been said that those black and
blue suits worn by those giIls on last
Sunday were up-to-date.
| On last Wednesday night, Miss joe
| ephine Doyle, popular young Miss OF
this section was married 20 MIR Brown
on West Leigh st. 1t was a brilliant
affair.
We are glad to note that Miss Carrie
Pierce, welI-known young lady of this
section will be married on Monday
| December 2Sth to Mr., Albert Jones at
Cloverdale Baptist Church, PaImira
Co Va at $3.50 We are glad of her
success and hope for her bright and
happy future
| Say John, when will you deliver that
engagement ring which you have
bought, Xmas eve or Xmas day? Well
Bob, will carry it Christmas day, if
don't get d
She declares that she will not receive
the present which her best fellows an
tagonist has bought % send her. Say
old fellow, better change your mind.
The following are the sayings OF our
people:
thildren's prattle, I'VE have 'ritten
to Danta Claws and he has promise us
dolls and drums, yes lots of good
things.
Maiden's colIoquy 1--WE are glad
that Christmas has once more greeted
us. and our fellows will no doubt make
us happy again." (not with wine.)
Old maids and old bachelors join the
old folks in their old proved ;-'Thanh
God. that we are living TO see this day
; when Christ was born save that, it il
nothing TO me
Young mems defamation ;-Ha ha
ha the good old time is here again
and we shall have a grand ola time
and have it soberly Others, that the,
will get sweet" (meaning drunk) OF
Xmas eve and be happy on Christmas
day.
Magno:-"Y oung men and friends
: we are glad to meet and greet this, tn,
happiest time of all the year, and W,
believe that we should praise anC
) adore the name OF God who has pre-
/ served our lives another year"
s Young men, our last warning 70
3 Christmas is, abstain from drunken
ness, keep q sober mind and ALLOW
Justice john to have a police cour
docket on the day following Christmas
Young girls. don't give the boys to,
much to drink on Christmas, but advo
cate sohsrness.
We learn that she will marry anoth
: or after being engaged to one. Re
Z member it was a mutual ''bust up"
Boys, be careful when you are abou
TO give girl your hand in marriage
e and all will be we'll,
{ A young mans love is very often es
q timated at this season of the year
o That initial ring which she has pur
a chased for her fellow is thing o
beauty. The initial is IS"
= A girl is peculiar being. Her Low
is as often below par as it is above.
Sunny" how is Christmas in you
city. Merry Christmas to you.
Well Ajax" we noticed that yo
have been invading our section YER
. freqently and gathered few impoE
0 tant scoops as we'll as satisfaction 70
3 the inner man. We will not complai
0 as we did the same in your section no
: long since. 500
Boys, mirth is good thing, but i
t thy joviality remember the dssolate,
Q Boys, be careful in buying bracelet
4 as presents this year. Remember ho'
4 those gold ones changed last year.
: Our schools closes today, and wi
: reopen January 4th.
Santa Claus has hear very hOsv thi
: week. Wonder, what will he. brin
Q us.
Merry Christmas to one and all,
Now, let us altogether sing
/ The anthems of our Christ and Lore
IS And glories of our mighty King
, Wishing you a Merry Christmas an
8 a Happy New Year, we remain
MAGNo UNo.
In loving remembrance of hu
hand and fathor Gao Taolaoo D. ~