Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-03-14
SATURDAY, MAR. IA, 1896.
NORFOLK LETTER.
Politics BOiling-Banquet Social Y. NJ
o. AIR. Harrison as Poet.

Every morning the same old cry of
fish-ish-ish with the jingle of the bells
tells us of the approach of spring.
As spring approaches and nature
takes on its new garb many are made
happy while others must bear its sor-
rows.
On last Tuesday night the Queen st.
Baptist Church was filed, the occasion
being an entertainments given under
direction of Madam e. 5. Graves. The
feature of the night was an apron con-
test. Many and handsome were the
aprons Miss Mary Aston received
the first prize and Miss Serena Thor
oughgood was given the second prize.
Miss Emma Salver one of NOrf0lk's Ia
vorite elocutionists rendered recita-
ton which was received with applause
while Miss Sadie V. Stith sweetly sang
q solo entitled, Come to my heart a.
gain"
r. OLA held its 18th anniversary on
last Tuesday night. The following pro
pramme was carried out: Solos by
Miss l.. B. Cotton and Mrs. Mary Hol-
land lent enjoyment to the occasion.
Miss Mary Emma Lee rendered reci-
tation entitled; The last banquet. Mics
Lee was at her best and for while
the audience was neld under forcible
ness OF the speaker. Miss Lee has all
the qualifications OF a professional re-
otter. After very interesting address
by Mr.. 9. q. Dogan and the closing re-
marks by Nh. d @ Jaycox, the au.
dience was invited to the dining ha.
where everything in season was served
The hour OF ushered out the 18th an
niversary of this organization. Ever,
body present was highly entertained
Rev. r. II. Bowling delivered yer,
eloquent and timely address to the
NJ. O. A. on Sunday at st. Luke
Church. Mr.. Bowling as q pulpit ora
tor needs no mentioning as it is an es
tablished fact of his ability.
A social given by several young is
dies and gentlemen of our city was a
ENJOYABLE affair Handsome youn
men and beautiful young ladies grace
the occasion with their presence
Marching to the strains of Prof. Phi,
sizes orchestra was happily indulge
in.
The negroes of the 2nd District
Virginia here have failed to reali'
their all Importance in the present p
itical disturbances. No better tin
than the present affords &c the erFe
tunity to stand in one solid Phalar
and exercise our rights of citizenshi
No self respecting colored man can a
ford to coincide with that element wi
publicly declaers. there must be
white delegates sent to the Nation
Convention. Such men are and shou
receive the support of every black
ter in the End District as delegate
the National Convention. Any mi
who has one drop of Negro blood cou
ing through his veins UNFOLDING G
banner OF such autocratic viii
washed Republicans is detrisaent
our race and should not command t
respect of any community.
The funeral of Mrs. Margaret Burl
the mother or w. z. Burke, the rect
of Grace Episcopal Church Of this Ct
was held on last Saturday in Alexa
dria, Va.
DIR. James Bowens paid flying vi
to Washington, ID. @. last week. Dai
rumor has it that the Doctor mes
business. Our congratulations d
If not too previous.
Mr.. James Harrison one OF Norfol
we'll known young man now OF Phi
delphia. Penn, is putting into be
form some of his poems. The folio
ing is an original production OF
Harrison's ability:
November's winds have ceased th
signing,
Her days have come and gone,
The summer binds are sou'ward tyi
And to DEFENDERS sun.
look far of to the crimson twilig
And view the crimson sky,
q The clouds like mountains all sn
crest,
Are floating slowly by.
Ny heart goes down with the sink
sun,
As night draws on her veil,
God paints the scene gaze upon
Hark hear the winds sad wall.
turn my eyes to the starlight East
And watch for the coming morn,
A morning star on earth be peace,
Tis the day that Christ was born.
J. Ed. MILLS