Richmond planet., 1896-02-29
CHURCH HILL NOTES.
Gossip Ofthe Ohurch-The Y. NJ. O. A.
A Brilliant Wedding-Death of "a
Prominent Lady-0tber
Locals.

Old Sol having shown his smiling
face and having tendency to unusual
warmth for this part of the year made
many (whp were trying TO thaw out
from the effects of last week. to bestir
themselves last Sunday thus the
churches in this vicinity were largely
attended, except with the evening SER
vices at the Fourth Baptist Church,
which were very slimly attended on
account of 1--WE suppose) some OF our
some Of our prominent bells could be
seen sporting their shape.
Rev. Payne preached throughout
the day, while communion services
were held at the Fountain Baptist
Church of which Rev. II. R. Williams
is pastor
On Monday night the oath instant we
had the pleasure of listening to Rev.
6ullins who delivered his famous lee
ture on Signs, Superstition, and Con-
Duration. which was heartily enjoyed
by all; but don't you know that ma
ny of our old sisters turned out too,
| and IL there were any conjurers among
them, well we wager they had enough
when Brother Gullins got through.
Come again Brother"
The Y. NJ. e. A. in this section is
steadily growing in spite of the opposi-
| tion which il seems to meet with.
Young Aien for Christ" is their bat
| tie cry and it is hoped that every
cEs-sssssEss = resident n this vicinity is ex-
| pected to lend hand or their support
in the great work of uplifting fallen
humanity, and particularly In the
work of restoring the erring youth to
| proper status in the community and
society. Such institutions as this
should be encouraged because Of the
tendency on the part Of our
! young men TO descend to path of inn
morality and degradation All of our peo
pie ere not able TO surround the youth
of to-day with pleasant influences,
such as good literature, q pleasant
home and good companion and the re-
suit is the young men find more
amuse1nent in the bar-rooms, slums,
theatres. etc than at home, church
or any where else. The song services
on last Sunday were unusually good
many prominent visitors were present
together with some of our young men
who has been seeking the downward
road. The discussion on "politeness'
was good and al of our young mer
should have been there.
The death of Mrs. Emma Fitzhugk
who departed this life Monday even
ing the oath instant, at her resident
on N Street, caused a shock through.
out the whole community. Our sym
pathy to the sorrowing family. Hel
funeral took place at the Fourth Bapt
ist Church Wednesday evening, Rev
Payne officiating.
Miss Della Hewlett is somewhat i'm
proved.
We are wondering how many of th
ThessalonIan boys will get bid t.
the 'Chrysanthemun' (ladies) socia
club on the 18th ult -; say girls al
of you who want to go to the 1st annu
; al soiree 1--WE hear its goipg to be fine
? next month had better do right b
| the boys or else you get left.
: We heard that lover who was goin
A to take three young ladies on one invi
tation say he is going to take tn
b young lady who will give him a bid t
y the Chrysanthemum' But that sarl
young man has two girls in there a.
8 ready" (Suppose both give him an il
: vitation). Walk slow pardner or ther
will be bust.
Are the Thessalonians going to haV
e music Eve reckon SOY we heard cel
tain young lady say she was not goir
g because she would have to danc
>. "Dats right chile dOan go-cause d
l. deacons am onto you" :.
a We are glad to hear that Mrs Emn
n Murray who has been so i'll at her +
q sidence on N. Oath Street is somewh
n improved.
Mrs. Doctor Jefferson has left Il
city for Fall River, Mass. We hol
her pleasant time.