Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05
FROM BLUEFIELD

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ed by the delay in putting in the heat
ing apparatus. This is a very magnifi
cent and well constructed brick build
ing. It Is three stories high, beinl
very rich and artistically attractive il
appearance. The interior is YER
handsome indeed, having a beautiful
high grade Of hard oil finishing match
ing the folding seats. When one en-
ters who had the pleasure Of sittin,
within the white walls of the V. N. anC
Q. i. and the Virginia Seminary anC
such other like institutions he or sh,
cannot avoid rejecting over the gone
by days, the knowledge they have at,
tanned. Others can achieve the same
results that will attend this school. In
short, 1t is one of the most modern in
stitutions in the state of West Virgin.
ia. We venture to assert we would
not override the bounds to say Old
Virginia including, with all of her
great learning institutions compete
with any, the country over.
This ColOPed Institute is located in
the northwest OF the city about one
and half miles from the passenger sta
ton The location is beautiful and
healthy The institute overlooks the
entire city. Mr. Allen Dehonnev of
Charleston, West Va, has the enpi-
neering department in charge in heat
ing the building.
The Ladies Missionary Society OF the
Scott Street Church gave one Of the
most up-to-date. interesting and en-
tertainIng programmes than il has aver
been the pleasure of the ladies and
gentlemen to witness on an occasion
OF this kind. 1t was given at che Scott
st. Church TO an overflowing conCrera-
tion.
The programme was as follows:
Mrs, M. K. Gentry, who is president
presided over the meeting with much
dignitled ability. She opened with de-
votional exercises The opening ad-
dress was delivered by w. r. Pa ter
son; select reading by Mrs. Emma
tinDey; Reciting scriptures by Miss
arrie Hendricks; Trio by Mesd ames
Ellen Fox, Lucy West and Miss Willie
Brown Essay by Miss Lucy A. Ship
man. 1t was an able plea, subject.
Our girls. Reading scriptures by
Mrs. Alice Griffin; Recitation by Miss
Susie Finney; Essay by Mrs. Ella
Armistead was a very creditable one
that all enjoyed; Select Reading by
Miss Sallie Mooreman Recitation by
Miss Mamie Priblerman Declamation
by Miss Ophelia Hurt Mrs. j. r
Galway read an able and valuable pa
per on Temperance :" Recitation by
Miss Erie Lybrooks- Talk on Mis-
sionary Work" by Mrs. N. r. Gentry;
Essay by Miss Emma McAfee.
AT the conclusion there were some
able speeches delivered by Rev. r. @.
FOX and DIR. q. II. Lane, which was
for the society.
Miss Mary Booze of Huntington. w
Va, WAS present and also made q few
concerning the great need of
more such societies. She said they
were engaged in q good work, and en-
treating them to go on, assuring them
her support while she was here in our
midst. Miss Booze VIII be one of the
faculty at this place.
Prof. Hamilton Halter who is prin-
clpal OF the institute has labored zeal
ously for the interest of the school.
Rev. j. d I4eftwich's revival at Mt.
Zion Baptist Church closed on last
Friday night with large number own
ing Christ as their Saviour. We wish
Rev. u ftwich much success in his new
held of labor. We see no reason un-
der the canopy of heaven why our city
should not have a couple OF Baptist
churches The coiored population
here numbers between seven and eight
hundred, and there are only three de-
nominations, viz: Baptist Church, M
+. Church, and A NJ. Z Church, the
latter being very few in number. while
the NJ. + Church membership will not
exceed hundred members.
The Scott st. Baptist Church will
number about one hundred and eighty
There is not one of the great Baptist
cause of the world who are more snx
lous and desirous of seeing the Baptist
cause prosper and spread the world ov-
er than we do.
The Lord has said in his word where
two or three are gathered together in
his name he would be present in the
midst Of them. Some are wishing and
praying with q speedy prayer for the
downfall of the Second Baptist Church
OF this city We are confident that
God has never been pleased with his
people or his so-called people who turn
to be enemies for the pulling down Of
places of worship. We hope this spirit
will not exist very long among our
people at this place on the part of this
new church as we don't wish to have
any more to say on this subject but
we shall never let our pen rest with
satisfaction until we give vent to our
feelings by informing the great intel
iigsnt public of such an evil spirit.
Rev. r. @. Fox filed his pulpit
morning and night, preaching good
sermons at each service. Owing TO
the inclemency of the weather there
were not many out.
Rev. @. E. McGhee, our hustling
real estate dealer reports business as
coming up very rapidly in his line.
Rev. McGhee can sell lot when no
other agent can, The Rev. has some
very valuable and desirable city lots
| for sale.
Miss Mary Scott. one of the charming
] and accomplished bells of the city has
Idisregardec leap year all together.
She has given notice for no further
calls. May be few days to come will
better explain. Is she gOing to get -
Mrs. Amanda e.. Dobson, who has
been confined TO her room for some few
weeks is able to be out again. We are
always glad to see this energetic lady
stirring about, as she is an active
worker in all of her societies, especial
ly the True Reformers.
Being troubled with q severe ATTACK
Of sore-throat, we were unable to I'll
our appointment to speak at the Min
listers, Deacons and Sunday School On
ion that convened with the First Bap
tist Church at Vivian, West Va, OF
Friday and Saturday last. We will
mention the session in our next letter