Richmond planet., 1897-03-27
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
SUNDAY SERVICES EX.
CELLENT.
The Philadelphia Troupe, a
Success.
A NEW YORKER ANSWERS HER
Miss Gray Passes Awsy-The Canine
Family Goes to their Country Homes
Other Happenings in the Ward.

Last Sunday was one of the warmest
days we have had this year, and our
people showed their appreciation by
largely attending the various places of
worship.
At the Ebenezer Baptist Church,
Rev. Richard Wells preached an excel
lent sermon to large congregation.
He threw his handkerchief away in
! the heat of his discussion, and it SEEM
ed that the Holy Ghost had been show
cred upon the congregation. It was
also another excellent gathering at the
communion services in the afternoon.
Rev. K. o. johnson preached a soul
on last Sunday morning He will begin
his series OF sermons on the "Sower"
next Sunday morning.
Most OF the churches are preparing
for a revival season which il thought
will be on soon.
On last Tuesday and Wednesday
nights, our people were highly enter
tanned bv the Alexander Carnival
Company at the True Reformers' Hall.
The programme was indeed a fine one
After piano solo, Mr.. g. R. Millar
sang a bass solo, which deeply inter-
ested each one by his wit and volume.
but few equals. Mr.. Simpson sang his
tenor with ease. Madame M. @. Dor
sa completely oaptivated her audience.
In fact, the company has won the
favor Of the public.
/ We received the following letter
from young man Of New York IN re-
| ply to the advertisement for q husband,
which appeared in oar notes last
week:
New York, March %. 1897.
Dear Miss,
AS I saw in the PLANET that you
were advertising for husband, 1 now
take this opportunity TO answer the
above ad, as 1 am in this city and
would like to have a good wife.
Would you please send address and
G.B.
We hope that the young lady will
answer and that you may accomplish
your desire
Miss Phoebe Gray, the sister of Mr..
Fred Gray of Leigh St., died in Wash
ington, Friday, 10th inst. She has
been member of Little Zion Baptist
Church of Powhatan County for six
years. Her remains were taken to
iCumberland County where she was
buried last Sunday evening.
Mrs. Sallie Keene Rose continues
very sick.
We have noticed for the last month
that our dogs we're getting scarce, and
didn't think why; but we have been
told that quite a number has been sent
to the country to avoid paying taxes.
BE honest in all your dealing.
Don't you know that young lady
weeped when he told her he would
have to leave the city? Yes, but was
it for Joy or griefP
We keep telling those young boys
and girls bout marrying before they
: will not be bothered hearing your
: Iouarrels.
We noticed that he sported his girl's
? sister the other night as she was out
the city. Well, that was right.
Il What has become Of her hair This
!. is q question which is being asked
I about some of our girls who have beer
trying to curl their hair.
Quite number of our people changed
3 their garments last Sunday on account
! of the extremely warm weather. w,
= think the doctors aud undertakers will
, be kept busy this spring.
:, Boys. it may be q good thing Il
q sport, but not when you do it at tn,
Iexpense of other people.
We learn that those two young mel
were whipped by her mother the othe
might. What was it for2
Our boys are joining the "Eterna
Sons of Rest" and will have it's full
3 membership by May 1st.
Marriages seem to be at a stand, bu
!. it is hoped that they will start u
r again soon.
a Garry your Job Printing to tn
. White Front. or The PLANET Office
q Bill North 4th st.
a MA0NO UNO