Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-06-19
OBARLOTTEsvILLI SPECIAL.
Mr.. Richings observation-disclosures
And Briefs,
CHARLOTTESVILLE. VA. June is

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, June 10, 81
The series of entertainments by
Professor G, f. Richings given IN the
different churches of the city this week
on evidences of Progress OF the Ne
gro Race" has certainly come in way
to give new vigor and inspiration to
many young ladies and gentlemen OF
Charlottesville, and we are glad to say
that the entertainment was well at
tended and thoroughly appreciated.
The book by the Professor on the sub
iect mentioned above, costing the
small sum of 25c should be in every
colored home IN Anf6fica.
We are glad to regard Professor
Kichings as friend to our race. He is
doing all in his power to place the race
on the top shelf of recognition beiore
the civilized world.
Our trip last Sunday to Union Ridge
was one not to be regretted. The good
people of that community are up-to-
date ana owns the best rural district
church in Albemarle Go.
The concert and entertainment given
at Lovely Shiloh Baptist Church, Thurs
day and Friday nights of last week I'M
der the direction of Mrs j. A. Brown ,
was Il success financially and socially.
The many friends OF Mr.. John Ken
ney are glad to welcome him home
again from Hampton, where he has
been attending school and grsdu-
ated with the honor of Glass OF '97.
Parago & Henry Orchestra is prepsr-
ing to play for q German at Ivy Depot
on 23d inst.
Mr.. Robert Kelser spent few days
in Farmville last week.
Mr.. Charles r. Bullock attended the
- ~ . mt ar
last week.
Mr.. Edward Johnson is home again
from School. Mr.. r. W. Whitaker of
Chicago accompanied Mr.. John Kenny
home from school.
The friends of Madame Lizzie Will
liams will De pleased to hear that she
is getting along nicely at Garfield Hos
pital in Washington.
Mrs. Nancy Kenny had painful ac-
cident by falling last week and break
ing her left arm. Mr.. Robert Barcus
- left last night for Warm Springs, Va.
The National Hotel arrivals are as
follows William Nixon OF Richmond
Frank E. Harris of Richmond, John @.
Kent of Baltimore.
Professor William III. Parago has 8
large class in music and it is good te
say that through his ability you car
houses of Charlottesville.
The day has come when and at al
times, the colored man should appre-
ciate those only. who appreciate him
We went into q drug store in this city
the other day and was charged 25f fOl
a glass of coco cola. 1t was not thai
the drink cost 25S but that was . nice
way OF saying, I'VE don't sell here tC
colored people" We went further and
was gladly accommod ated to refresh.
ing drink at the drug store OF Doctor
Charles r. Link and we advise colOred
people to spend their money where
they will be recognized as gentlemen
and ladies' and where their patronage
will be appreciated.
w. Bolivar Davis, travelling agent
will leave tomorrow for Gordonsville
Reverend H. johnson, Of Clifton
Forge, Va, filled the pulpit last Sun
day at First Baptist Church morning
and night and it ia not needful to sa,
that the word of God was impaired il
its simplicity.
Quite q number Of people have com
planned to me because things which
have happened not appearing In tn,
PLANET. We wish to say that it is on
desire to make note OF all things wor
thv of mention and you will have Il
help our agent to get items. SenC
them to him and when you have en-
teruainments where charges are mad'
send him q complimentary ticket.
Lovely Shiloh Baptist Church o
which Reverend i. B. GoOdall is pasto
commencing Sunday, June 9th, viii
celebrate an anniversary in connec
ton with q grand rally occupying on
week. There will be preaching ever,
night and the following divines ar
programmed w. H. Tribble, A. q
Gordon of Orange, Harden Lewis, Lee
Jones, w. J. Hackett of HarrisonburR
and C. n. Grandson, ID. D., of Ebene
ger Baptist Church. The occasion
expected to draw large crowds and
good time is expected.
Don't forget the School of Methods
that will convene here June 18th ant
II YOU want q first-class place to sto
secure accommodation at the NatiOna
Hotel. 269 North Main St.
Noticing the action Of the city schoo
board in electing teachers, we wer
a0reeably surprised and glad to hea
of the election Of Mr.. George w. Law
son as teacher in Jefferson Grades
school. We know Mr.. Lawson Their
heing an acquaintance extending iron
boVhood to the present time. he is
native of Richmond but is nova resi-
dent of Charlottesville having recent.
located here. He is quiet, peaceable
unassuming and adhering strictly Il
his own business.
He has been teaching years IN TIT