Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-12-05
WEST END NOTES.
INDIAN SUMMER ZONE
The Winter Ushered in with
a Cold Wave-Rain, Snow
and Freezes.
LAST GRAND RALLY-OUR stoK
Personals and Briefs.

Personals and Briefs.
Last Saturday was as warm an,
Dalmy IS the 28th of midsummer unit
nlEhtfali when the rain set in and con
tinued until Sunday night late whe,
the cold wave struck us from tn,
northwest followed with snow to th,
depth OF about three inches Monday
DOUBTLESS the weather caught man,
unprepared for the sudden chanpe
Heavy overcoats and wraps were
pressed into service. Some of the
boys were known to be hunting ur
their tickets and calling on theil
friends and loved ones for little cash
The pawn-brokers' eyes looked bright
and the wood and coal man looked
wise; all acknowledged that "hawk-
ins" had come to stay.
The lovers sll decided that the time
OF pleasant strolls is gone; but when
they thought of the bright warm fires
in the parlors furnished by others.
they laughed and smiled, how they will
chat about the past and plan for the
future, all was happy again.
Many Of our good Baptist friends
| failed to try the water last SUNDAY FOR
our Sunday Schools and Churches
looked deserted and lonely.
At the Second Church few of the
faithful we're out to school and church.
At IL O'Clock, Rev. w. E. Nash preach
ed good sermon. Doubtless many
/ stayed away knowing that the pastor.
Rev u. ID. Lewis was in New York the
past week and did not know who would
preach.
The Fifth Church mornings service
held her own we'll. a fair Sunday
school and good collection. The pas
tor-superintendent, Rev. Powell an
nounced the following new members
OF the Sunday-sohOol Union Executive
Board; Messrs. K. II. Pierce. r. II
Freeman, K. g. Pride and James Jas
per. They are working earnestly to
have an interesting programme for the
Xmas entertainment.
At 11:90, Rev. Powell preached a
strong spiritual sermon to a very good
congregation. Subject, Black Ser
want based upon the text of the
wild Ravens feeding the Prophet
Eiilah In the Cave" The pastor was
listened 90 with marked attention and
to good effect. At O'Clock, Rev. h.
Z. Weeden, District missionary gave
his hearers an instructive discourse
and arranged to hold the "New Era"
Institute on the 14th inst.
At 8 O'Clock. the pastor read scrip
ture lesson and gave a family talk
which AL present seemed TO enjoy. At
the last two services, the stay-at-home
christians were largely in majority.
but early Monday the others could be
seen vending their way to work for the
earthly bread OF life. We should give
God the first fruits of every day.
Next Sunday is the last grand rally
of the Fifth Baptist Church for this
year, 1896. Don't leave your dollars
at home, give them to the church as
you have promised. They want and
must have ($6O0) Ave hundred dollars.
December 9th at ii o'clock, Rev. ii.
Powell will preach a special sermon.
At 8 O'Clock, Rev u. ID. Lewis, b. D.,
/ and O'Clock another gifted divine
| Go out and hear these giants OF God
instruct you the way of life.
Yes, q pair of gold earrings and fin
ger ring free Watch for the hunt on
che Bird Monday at Fifth Bapt. Church.
Mr.. James II. Carter and family has
removed from Pennsylvania and take
up their residence on William st.
Deacon Moses Lewis after being alb
sent in Pennsylvania for several years
is home again with his family.
The Thanksgiving Supper and Con-
cert was success. Lawyer j. K. Byrd
acquitted himself in good order. Miss
M. Thompson sang solo very charm
| ingly. but Miss Lily Brown fairly elec-
trified the large audience with her
deep, mellow sweet voice. She is one
OF the most charming young soIoist we
have heard for q long time.
The debate between Madam P. R
Smith and Mr.. James Jasper. Subject
"Dish-rag and the Broom, which is the
| most servicef Madam Smith defend
ed the dishrag and often brought down
| the house. We never knew before
that the dishrag could be made so use
full.
The judges. Mesdames D. Jackson,
Z. r. Moss, Messrs. 7. c. Edmond. M.
l.. Crittenden. We failed to get the 9th
er name. They decided n favor of the
Dishrag. 1t was a success both order
ly and financially.
Mr.. John Stewart is very sick at Mr..
Haskins on Shophill.
Ou Tuesday, December 1st, Mrs. Su-
san Brock. 1905 Chaffin St., gave a So
cial party in honor Of the birth of he1
daughter, Miss 2. L. Brock. Among
the ladies present were Misses Fanny
and Dora Cox. y. l.. Carter, Fanny Jas
per, M. ID. Booker, Celia Hill. Messrs
IL Johnson. N. Johnson. H. johnson
II. Goode and others. 1t was a pleas
ant and rich affair.
Mrs. Mary l.. Massey of 1912 Dance
lStreet has been confined home slck
but is out again.
Mr.. William Massey came home or
the 21st of November sick and has beer
quite sick every since. He has beer
working in Pennsylvanis for severa
months.
Mr. Frank Morris, 1905 Beverley st
died last Wednesday about II o'clock
He leaves a wife and several children
The sudden change Of the weather
prevented us from making our round
hence the tellta points on the mar
ried ladies will appear later.
i Deacon G. W. Moore is sick, alsS
that Rev. Brother.
AJAX.