Richmond planet., 1896-11-28
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Complexion of the Wealth
er-Sunday at the
Churches.
TENTS ANNUAL CELEBRATION.
Our Military COMPANIES Make Bad
Showing Many Thanksgiving Servi-
oes-0ther Things Seen and
Heard While Rambling
in the Ward.

EOn last Sunday morning, we were of
the opinion that the day would be wet
and dreary but before all hope to the
contrary was lost, the clouds were
rolled away and the sun showed its
smiling face. subsequently most of
our churches we're we'll attended.
There was grand rally at the Moore
st. Baptist Church on last Sunday. at
1880 Rev. Nelson Brown preached an
excellent sermon to large congregs-
tion. At 3 30 Rev. II. ID Lewis preach
ed one of his good sermons to an en-
thusiastic gathering. At $3.50 Rev.
Dickerson blew the trumpet at this
place; after which communion servi-
ces were held. A good collection was
lifted.
Rev w. F. Graham filled his pulpit
on last Sunday morning, feeding his
flock with a wholesome amount of spir-
ltual food. In the afternoon he con-
Quoted communion services to a large
congregation of saints.
On last Sunday evening. Rev. Wells
preached an annual sermon to the J R.
Giddings and Jolifee Union at the Ebe-
--Rezer Baptist Church Quite large
crowd attended.
The different changes in the weather
have caused much sickness, but of a
feeble nature
Our military companies made an ex-
ceedingiy bad showing in the last in
spection. Who are TO be blamed2
Quite number OF our folks met at
different places for the purpose of Civ
ing thanks on last Thursday. The ex-
pressions were many. and the desires
hopeful.
Marriages are again numerous. We
were glad TO know that two of our old
friends Joined hands in wedIock on
Thanksgiving night. May they thank
God for their success, and live long and
happy lives.
We have been asked to discuss the
Marriage Life" Well. we could not
do this from a practical standpoint.
but we can from theoretical one, aud
lf SO desired, we will present some OF
our views from time To time. We
learned that it's a young married
couple who want our instructions.
We can't understand why some of
our girls and boys marry for in six
months time they are further apart
than they ever have been before.
Young men, upder our law you can
have only one wife; thus when you
marry, stop corresponding with others
A young man left his hat at young
lady's house not long since, and did
not return to get 1T. It's antiquid ated
appearance is probably the cause.
We have told those girls bout sleep
ing in church. Now don't you know
one went into dreamland, and Jumped
up clasping her friend around the
waist following? Yes, and the churcl
could not restrain itself from laughing
The weather keeps SO warm tha
some OF our boys have carried theii
Overcoats back to the paNn-shop.
Quite an enjoyable time was spent a
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. w. +
Madison, the recently married coupl,
on last Thursday evening Many o
their friends gathered and gave ex
pressions OF their future prosperity.
There was also an informal receDtiol
at Miss Zemora Jones on Judah st.
Several of our girls visited Toano
Va, on Thanksgiving Day.
NE learn that the wOman-hater wa
seen at young lady's house ON las
Sunday evening.
Miss Emily has surely won the nam
OF "RichmOnd's nightingale" Dom
you think So
1t costs one dollar to purchase awife
dollars and cents with a little econom,
TO take care of one. Boys, do you hear
Love me little, love me lone" wa
the song she sang TO him few week
ago. He seemed to have preferred tn
former for no hasn't been there since
Romeo and Juliet was practiced in
high degree by that couple just befor
they parted on last Sunday night
Close the blinds next time, The cur
tains will not do.
We learn that very young lady @
this section was taken to the aims
house on account of her weak brains
Many have been the rumors. Now
what was the cause?
Rumor has it that certain old mai
has decided TO marry at last. Good
Girls, you have failed to carry on
the principles of this leap year and
IS last coming to a close.
We noticed that she sported two O
last Sunday, and will marry thIr
soon. How is that d?
! We learn that certain stenographe
"a OF this city, not being desirOus of haV
ing member OF the fair sex froT
Washington and one from ToanO [
meet, paid the latter lady flying visi
to Toano Sunday last to keep matter
straight. Young men do not have S
many irons in the fire for some wi
certainly be bdrned.
The following are two of the con
mandments ten,
Which wives now make for marie
men:-
Thou shalt in manner mild and NEE
Give me thy wages every week.
Thou shalt not be drinking man,
But live on prohibition plan.