Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-05-16
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
JACKSON WARD BRTVTTIEs.
POkey at our Ohurches-Sunday Servi-
ces-Pythians Parade in this Section
Things Seen and Heard While
Wandering in The Ward.

Last Sunday was an exceedingly hot
day, while the verticle rays of the sun
added to the heat of the day. Never
theiess the churches were we'll attend
ed.
A large crowd assembled at the First
Baptist Church on last Sunday morn
ing to greet the first appearance of
Pokey Barnes in the auditorium of
said church. She was in company with
Editor John Mitchell and her father.
After n most excellent sermon by Rev.
ID. w. Davis, a collection of over $23. 90
was lifted in her behalf
At the Sixth Mt. Zion Baptist Church
at p. M a large crowd had gathered
TO participate in their regular commu-
nion and gaze upon the countenance
of Pokey Barnes, who they had so free
iy helped heretofore. 1t was nearly Z
O'Clock when the congregation was dis
missed
AT the Moore st. Rev. r. o. Johnson
preached an excellent sermon. He
took as his subject, "The UnpardOna-
bile SIM" After the sermon the pastor
announced that he had Bible given
them by Mr.. A. ID. Price, for which
they return him vote OF thanks.
Regular services were held at the
other churches.
We have not heard much sickness
this week, while death-roll is nearly
blank
The marriages. will begin again next
month. Look out for them
On last Tuesday the Knights of Py-
thias paraded this section. Although
the rain dispersed most of the subordi-
nate lodges, the Uniform Rank looked
fine in their display. At the end of
the parade, grand repast was served
them at True Reformers' Hall on West
Baker.
We learn that there was Surprise
Masquerade at the Hartshorn College
on last Monday night. Quite sensa-
ton was caused when the masked per-
sons went up Leigh st.
Nonsense Don't you know the
girls are leaving the city TO sport their
country fellows? Well, the boys don't
care. They claim that sporting ex-
penses are greater in the summer than
in winter.
Flirts are quite numerous, and they
viii be seen ieaving the city in few
days. Pardon us, girls.
Yes, she smacked him in the mouth
a few Monday nights ago 1t is said to
have been a love lick, but it was very
hard one.
Boys it is hard to be turned down,
but it is fair sometimes,
Girls. remember it is wrong to play
a two pluck game. So don't practice
1T.
Last Sunday the parks were crowded
with Jackson Ward couples, and il
was late before they return to this sec
tion.
We are glad that some of our girls
have been so successful as to receive
engagement rings the past few weeks
What does this mean2
''Yes, flowers are the sign of owe,
said young lady, when she receive {
bouquet from one of her fellows
Don't you know that one of the Rev
has had himself offered up as candidat,
for Mayor Folks, how stand the cas-,
with him2
Parents, you should not take up you.
children's quarrels. for they will max,
you loose friends for nothing. Thi
was the cause of shooting affair which
occurred on last Monday evening.
1t is a shame how some OF our girl
indulge in the drinking of the win,
cup. We learn that girl fell out a
an entertainment from the effects no
long since.
Boys, be careful to whom you write
We learn that certain young fellow
has a letter written by another to on
of his girls.
A number of our girls has had thei
pictures taken, while many are consid
ing it. Boys, put in your claim.
Young gentlemen and ladies', dol'
you know there are places in the va
rious Sunday Schools on Sunday morn
ings Then why do you loiter around
| your homes until church services.
ASreat gosh don't you know thOs'
head girls done got mad cause
out how de curl 'em ? Yes
Mat they are after us.
Agfrl thought she would tes
" fellow the other night
NJ, do you really love
with all my beart.'
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er death.
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