Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-02-08
NORFOLK LETTER.
J. H. CARTER.

Every Saturday, you can hear the
newsboys yelling, "Yers 20 PLANET."
A large gathering witnessed the
funeral services at St. Johns A NJ. L.
Church of Mr.. Clifton Cherry, who
died Saturday, Feb. LIST, 1895 The
deceased was we'll known in this city
and was a member of the King David
Lodge, g. U. o. o. F.. and Union
League club. Rev. A. L. Gaines, the
esteemed pastor of the above named
Church preached a very forcible SER
mon. His theme was "Rejoice OF
young man in thy youth, but know
thou that for all these things God will
bring thee into Judgment" The
choir lent impressiveness to the SER
vices by sweetly singing, ''Sleep on We
blessed and God of my life " The de-
ceased leaves behind loving wife.
two bright boys and many relatives to
mourn their loss.
The st. Clair social club reelected
its officers for another year on last
Friday night. This organization is 20
be chartered and will in short occupy
their handsomely equipped rooms at
100 Queen st.
Mr.. w R. Davis, L L. B.. is in this
city in the interest of the New York
State Republican League.
Miss Annie Collins of Winston, N. c.,
is the gnest of Miss Emma Williamson
on Butte St.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Garter of
Washington, d. c., accompanied by
their niece are now in our city. Mr..
Carter is to be head waiter at Prin-
cess Anne, Va. Beach, Va.
Mr.. @. @. Dogan. General Secretary
of the Y NJ. O. A. deserves much cred
it for the energy manifested in his
work.
Mr.. James M. Harrison, our we'll
known townsman will leave for Phiia-
delphia, Penn. We wish him success
in his new field of work.
The fair at Saint Johns A NJ. E.
Church is largely attended. Don't
stay away boys, it is leap year and the
young ladies are aware of the same.
The Bank Street Baptist Church is
to be succeed. Much credit is
due to the ladies of the church for
their energy in raising the required
amount for the above purpose.
The Sons of Freedmen through their
honored president, Anthony Pinned.
are negotiating for the services OF Miss
Bessie Lee of Philadelphia, Penn.
This lady is a singer of rare ability
The proceeds of she entertainment will
be given to the Old Folks Home.
All communications addressed Tam
many should be sent in care of Mr.. + .
Napolean Carter. sitting secretary Of
this famous organization.
The Y. M. O. A. is progressing at a
rapid rate. About 1900 people attend
ed the anniversary which was held at
st. Johns A. NJ. e. Church last We'd
nesday evening. In respect to elo-
quent breadth and impressiveness, the
annual address delivered by Prof
John r. Pawkins of Kittrell Normal
School is indescribable. The reports
showed that progress was mode last
year in membership, religious activity
and finances. Besides the money rails
ed for current expenses $3.50 were
raised and deposited in bank for build
ing purposes.
A membership contest between two
divisions OF the Y. M. O. A.. known as
the "blues" and oranges" is now in
progress, within the last two weeks
ia new mem bers have been received
into the association and ali paid up for
the first quarter.
The boys army of the Y. NJ. G. A.
has now grown to ITO members. The
rooms are inadequate for their accom-
mediation; therefore, arrangements
had to be made to drill the boys at
Odd Fellows Hall.
100 men crowded the rooms last Sun
day afternoon to hear the address OF