Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-12
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~ eAOh sOuBuI q spot at the north
east corner or p street, corner 28th.
which at that time contained = stsg1
nant pool of water. They purchssed
the spot however and Commenced to
Dullo. During which time their build
ed by fire.
through the kindness OF The Bloom
ing Lily Association, they were per-
mltted TO worship in their hall.
Inc present edifice was decided in
1854. lt is built OF brick 6Ox0O feet
with total seating capacity of 1900.
ana valued at $4,000 Confronted by
such a hugh debt they started in 20
pay lot It. How nobly they succeeded
Is evidenced by some Of the following
sniounts raised since the erection and
THE FINANCIAL AND SPIRITUAL woRx
Notable among the many largo
amounts rolled up at different t;,,,ss
IN the grand rallies are as follows
In the lst, $4,000; I'd, $7O5 90: June
iSSS' ' S2S45 90; June, 1894, $I4OO 90 !:
among the many clubs that worked
so FAITHFUL for the continued success
were the Excelsior and Miriam clnhs
Inc latter named is still at work. and
conSemplates holding another rally in
the spring. During the past I8 wears
the lowest estimates give the Total
amount collected from various servic-
es as Soz, 10000, making an average of
St,vvI year; the total receipts FOR
looo lett amounted. By reason of an
oNSrslRht on the part Of the contract
ois, sne present wooden steps we're
paced In front of the church. and a,
these are much worn. an efFort ;s ha-
ing made to secure granite ones in.
stead. o Ones III
ihelr spiritual work has kent mace
Win the financial as can be seen at !
glance: Many large and successful re.
Vivals In this city has been the uatural
0utgrowth and had their origin at ths
Fourth Baptist Church; and thronof
It's influence many thousand sonI,
nave been brought to Christ. The TO-
tai membership from 1858 to the nres
ent ume reaches between 1000 and 400;
out which number more than 1859 hav,
peon aooeo TO the church during Rev
Monday night closed the rally. Tn.
worA upon the steps will commence il
short while.
GRAND MUSICALE.
Will be given at the Fourth Baptis
church, Monday night, the 2lst inst
Ihe programme is one which promise
Co be one of the grandest ever give,
All OF our prominent and best local tai
ent will take their respective parts
The choir In their efforts TO SECURE new
books has adopted these means
/ Among the many prominent personal
tiles VINO " charm and delight tn
!, vast audi feal osanra
49, Ses@z sssiS tonor sci
by Mr. Nicholas BLACKWELL. whose I'm
tenor voice ranks among the best I
the city. The quartette in which Mis-
Mary A. Billups, our leading sopran
. singer will take prominent part, Wi
/ bring forth echoes of applause.
Madame GaZelle Bowler is prc
} grammed to take prominent part an
the audience will have TO decide whic
OF the many solos are the best. Gres
: enthusiasm is felt, and aside from tn
rare musical treat will be some INV,
terious. we are not permitted to tel
which Will delight all those who al
hunting the funny side of life. Asid
from this, the Poll Plaits, festival an
4 many other things will be only the DR..
a lude TO something real funny, and th
/ price only 10 cents for adults. and
! fcents for children stands in the reac
q OF all. A fuller account next week.
PERSONALS.
$ Miss Elmira Moore left the CITY Mo,
e day for New York. We hope her
pleasant time.
There will be a grand Necktie Ente
4 tainment at the Mt. Tabor Churc
. | Woodsville, Tuesday, December I5t
+ All are respectfully asked to atten
! Admission only 8 cents. Patronii
4 them.
v Mr.. E A. Washington, cashier of Il
Nickel Savings Bank has for a Chris
b mas gift bright-eyed lad. The Ma
g am is dong well. Congratulations.
Misses Pauline Warwick, Mary
Simms and Lucinda y. Samm ha,
= charge of the Christmas Exercises
Y be held at the Fourth Church. v
! hear that it will be grand.
!. The Euterpe Musical Associate,
d Will give grand concert at the FIT
II street Baptist Church. December z
1895. Help them, more anon.
l. The young men will take their giI
Ie to the musical feast at Fourth Chur
+ Good.
o. The funeral of Mr,J.H CLARK "
g. preached at the Fourth Church Tue
le day afternoon. He was 70 years o.
r Rev Payne ofhciated.
ssl Sickness is on the increase in view
80 the approaching holidays.
or AT THE CHURCHES.
II The Fountain Baptist Church y
~ well attended on last Sunday. R,
Q" Williams preached in the mornir
l1th chapter Hebrews. Rev, Merchs
preached at night. Bible lesson
the afternoon.
p The Good Shepherd Episcol
y Church reports increased attendan
Rev Scott Wood is doing q good wo
as and will reap a bountiful harvest. 4
81 Christmas exercises will be up-to dA
p Come out and hear him.
OF The Asbury M. e. Church held &c
services all day. The members are
thusiastic over their work.
IL The Cedar Street Mission is m,
a than many of US thought as evidenC
by a recent visit. Its progress uns
= Brother j. r. Griffin as been wond
IS full.
70 The Mt. Tabor Church under r
Jacob Turner held interesting seryi
oe all day Sunday.
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