Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-30

Ardsont who died ON Deo 94sh. 1895 At |
bis home. 90 Eaton Street. was for
Inerly a member Of Richmond Lodge,
No. 144O OF Odd Fellows OF Richmond.
Va and at his 6eath was q member Of
Christian Star Lodge, No. 14S4 Grand
United Order Of Odd Fellows Of New
Haven. Conn
Misses Arsene Jones, Lydia PeAker.
and Lottie Stokes are on the sick list
this week
A very pleasant gathering took place
at the residence of Mr. and Mrs Alonzo
johnson, Al FOOte Street, on the even
ing of the 25th inst, the occasion be-
ing the baPtizing Of their infant son.
Alonz0 Paul Johnsou by Rev. Father
.. ; Prescott. Rector OF Saint Lukes'
z. +. Church After the ceremony
refreshments wero served and the re-
mainder Of the evening was passed in
high social manner Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. L a Will
liams. Mrs. Wright. grandparents of
the infant, Mr. aud Mrs. William Nor
man. Mrs. T. Fend erson. Mrs. David
Ferris, Mrs. Henry II. Hicks, Revs.
Fathers 5. Prescott and <. o. Par
ker. Misses Minnie and Lula Williams,
uessrs Cummings, William John
son, W. + Penn Robinson, William A.
rribbett and few others.
Inc Revival meeting at the Imman-
uel Baptist Church are still being con-
Quoted with wonderful results Many
souls have been saved since the begin
ing OF these meetings.
The Junior Endeavors of the Imman-
uel Baptist Church rendered Mrs. l..
W. Wars pound surprise on last Sat-
urday afternoon. Mrs Wars was the
recipient OF many pounds of dainties
as gifts from the little folks who enjoy
ed the afternoon with Mrs Wars.
Misses Matte Boone and Maud Wee
den OF Naugatuck are visiting their
grandmother. Mrs. Sarah Boone, OF so
winter Street whose health is in a very
imperfect state
Mrs Sarah Worthington, who was
stricken with paralysis at the residence
of Mrs John Norcum on the 18th. is
now at the New Haven Hospital, i'm
proving very slowly.
Professor George II. BENJAMIN, the
oldest and best known Afro-American
organist and music teacher in this
state, was stricken very suddenly with
paralysis at his home on the morning
OF the 10th inst. Mr. Benjamin is still
conscious but has lost the use of his
right side and his speech.
Mr.. and Mrs L W. Wars spent last
Sabbath at Norwich, Conn, where Mr..
Wars spose at the Calvary Baptist
Church on Sabbath afternoon
Mrs. Sarah Martin of 100 Webster st.
IS spending few weeks in Brook, n,
New York; the guest of her sister, Mrs.
Gales.
Rev Johnson w Hill, Field Secreta-
ry ofthe New England Baptist Associ-
alton, preached at the Emmanuel Bap-
list Church last Friday evening and
Sunday morning
Miss Hattie Bleine has returned home
after delightful three weeks so-journ
in New York City.
The willing workers OF the Union A
VI. K Church, enjoyed trolley ride to
city point on the evening of the 2lst
inst, and spent very pleasant even
ing with MIR and Mrs Marshall PERI ms.
Among those who enjoyed the ride
were MIR. Flemming Holt and wife, MIR
Henry Burford and wife, Mr.. Rolly
and wife, MIR James Nelson. Miss
Snead, Mr.. @ V.R Creed and wife.
and few others.
lmportsnt meetings next week are
as foliows:-Monday evening, Oriental
Lodge. 8, + & A. Nj. at Masonic Hall /:
Good Will Division. 90, S. of T. at the
residence of Mr.. c. II Stedman. 10
toore Str ct; Tuesday evening Young
Mems Christian Association Lyceum
at their hall. COTE and >perry Streets
True Reformers; Household of Ruth.
% at Masonic hall Wednesday, Chris
tian Star Lodge, 1884 g. u. o. Of o F
at Masonic Hall Friday evening. Saint
PauTs Commandery 8 Knight Templars
st Masonic Hall Y. NC A. Bible class
at their building.
Don't forget Doctor II. a Monroe
lecture on The Camp Fires OF the old
54th Mass" as re-kindled by 1.-THE
Drummer boy of Company c." at the
Y. M. @. A nall Thursday evening.
Feb. 4th. Admission, l5S
Rev. A @. Powell addressed the
meeting of the Junior Endeavors of
the Emmanuel Baptist Church on last
Sabbath afternoon. which was richly
enjoyed by the young members OF the
society
Mrs. Peter Snyder also her daughter
Mrs. Emma Stearns. are both on Sheir
sick bed.
Mr.. Lewis w. Wars, who has been
seriously il, is improving slowly.
Mr.. Charles A. Murray, who has been
confined to his home with rheumatism,
is convalescent.
Items or orders for the PLANET left
at Halls barber shop with L. w. Wars.
"a Gill Street at the agents residence,
404 Orchard Street, will receive proper
attention.