Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-07-10
WEST END NOTES.
THE GLORIOUS FOUTH.
Excellent Literary Enter
tainment.
CONCERTS AND PIC-NICS.
Religious Notes From The
Churches.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
AND BRIEFS.
CONCERTS AND PIC-NICS

In the religious world last Sunday
there were splendid services during
the entire day and our churches pre-
sented an aspect OF true, earnest and
christian devotion. Many of the young
converts are showing signs of good
M Material to battle faithfully in the
cause of Christ.
At the 9Th Church at ii 80 the pas
tor, Rev. Powell preached the funeral
OF Mrs. Nellie Moore, aged SO, MEM
Der OF church 81 years and . mother
and grandmother OF 81 children. She
was the faithful treasurer of the Fol-
lowing Daughters Of Jacob for % years.
She died in the blessed assurance of q
rest in the kingdom OF God. The pas
tor was very eloquent and pointed in
his discourse. There was . large
congregation present and all seemed
to be in full sympathy with the be-
reaved family. Messrs. Cooke Broth
ers, funeral directors ofiiciated.
At 800 p m there was q song service
and literary exercise by the young
Christians of the church. 1t was a
new aperture and was greatly enjoyed
by all.
AT $50 the pastor preached to a
large and appreciative congregation.
The 9th Church has granted the use
OF its lecture room every Monday
evening Except the first IN each) to
the young people for prayer meetings
| and literary work Exercises to be-
| gin at $3.50 O'Clock. This is a move in
the right direction and we hope the
young and old people will show their
appreciation by regular and full at.
1 tend ance.
Tuesday night, eth inst, the youns
christian Working Band of 9th Church
gave their first public literary enter
tainment. They carried out partially
a most excellent programme. Th'
solos and duets were Of a very higl
order and rendered to the approval o
all. The dialogues and class singinI
were greatly enjoyed also; but the
young orators OF occasion took ever,
one by q storm and surprise. Mr.. 10
seph Davis's subject, Education" wa
very logical, forcible and conclusive
Mr. William Davis subject, "Intem
Iperance," was clear, po xerful ant
lcutting to the core. 1t showed mucl
iresearch and study OF the evil conse
lquenceS of intemperance. Many O
the old veterans fairly melted ava
under the sledge hammer blows. MI
Joseph Woodbridge seemed to throV
his whole soul into the subject, "Op
Iportunity," from start to finish. ii
at once gained the sympathy and at
tention of his audience and for abou
twenty minutes pleased them much.
i. At the close he was very literally az
plauded. While the first two orator
handled their subjects very mastery
both classical ana pleasing, the las
gentleman has the talent and kno'
. .w.A
to the shoulder. You had better kee
your eye on him.
The cream of the occasion was a
essay by Miss Susie Gordon who car
. tured the hearts of all. Truly it ma
be said, crowned of most charming i
q a grand and glorious style, the beeir
ming of what we consider one of til
best Chords yet put forth in the st
Church among the young people.
All honor and glory to Mesdames l
IC. Powell, l.. A. Coles and others Il
Iinaugurating this grand work. Thel
good workers presented the churC
$25-the fruits of their labor, for whiC
. they have the thanks of all well wisl
> ers.
> At the Galilee Baptist Church la
Sunday at IL 20 Rev. w. j. Smit
: preached an excellent sermon aft,
which Rev. Powell baptized for tl
Galilee Church. Reverend +. Dav
administered communion at 3:6
These people show healthy signs.of Ii
and doubtless Rev. Smith will pro-
= q success. Let the people stand u
MANY PIc-NIbs AND OUTING.
, There was a.greAt many outings al
all seemed to report a glorious fourt
I Many went out to Quioetion Churc
about nine miles where the Sund
School gave q very successful pier
l. during the day and concert at nigl
a Both were highly enjoyed.
Hundreds crowded the expositi
, grounds, parks and other places, til
had been opened for amusement. Ge
orally good order prevailed and b
n- few or no serious accidents occurrt
- MARRIAGE.
ce At the residence of Rev. H. Pow
Z Thursday night, July 1st, Mr.. Char
f. Toler and Miss Martha Tucker we
T. made man and wife, Rev. Powell o.
lie ciated
1t is now rumored that the "Duk
IL of East End and that widow of Il
. section will make it. Come rie
along honey. We offer our service
best man. and lasses cake. Succ'
to all.
~ GENERAL PERSONAL BRIEFS.
Miss Rebecca L. Moten. OF WashiI
y; ton, d. O., is visiting her cousin M
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