Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-08-07

part OF the evening the assembly Was
called TO order by Mr. g III. Johnson,
chairman of the religious committee,
who after conducting brief devotion
al service introduced Mr.. John L. John
son, president of the association, who
addressed the audience in his usual
happy way, showering compliments
upon the auxiliary corps for the valu-
bic service they had rendered the as
sociation in the past and for having /
planned such q grand affair as the
present occasion promised &C be. Prof. |
A L. BOuchet, principle OF the lusti-
tste for the colOred youth. at Phila
delphia, who is prominently connect
ed with the Young Mems Christian
- Association of that city, was next in
troduced aud delivered a very instruc-
tive and encouraging address. DIR. X
E Jones. Vice-President OF the Dung
Mems Christian Association at Rich
mond. Va was also present and ad-
dressed the association at length upon
the workings and success Of the Rich
mond association which was indeed
very encouraging. General Secretary
+. W. Stewart made the closing ad-
dress giving his hearers much valuable
information regarding the Cote St.
Branch Prof and Madame John L.
~ Godett rendered two of their choice
DUETS during the evening for which
they were highly applauded. The
guest then repaired to the lower hal
where an abundant supply of refresh
ments awaited them and to which al
did ample Justice. The cOrdiality Will
which the auxiliary and General Sec
rotary Stewart greeted their man.
visitors made every one feel that TIT
DIV COTE Street Branch Y. Nj Z. A, o
|: New Haven, was the most hospitaOl
organization in New England. Tn
whole evening was one OF extenslv
pleasure to all present. The associa
ton will soon begin the rehttlng Q
the building gymnasium and all tn
necessary equipments VIII De put
and other needed alterations VIII
made in the near future.
Doctor R. Z. Jones, of Richmond
Va, is enjoying q few weeks IN tn
city the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
McLinn, the parants of Mrs. K.
,ars Jones.
'Srs Professor f. A. Bouchet, of Phil'
delphia, Penn, is spending the sun
mer with his mother and sister 10 tn
citv. The Professor wss one OF Il
first oolered graduates from Y ale Un
Mrs r. W. Pool of Spruce Stree
,ars left Saturday for an extended visit
New York, Washington, Baltimore al
Hearthsville, Va. Mr.. r w. Pool a
companied his wife as far as Ne
9 to York.
Mrs George Jefferson leaves tod
for a weeks visit to Boston, Mass.
Mrs w. II. Norman went to Was
ingtop, D. c., last week, where 9
will spend few weeks visiting rel
tives and friends
MIS-. George Brown, OF Hazel sire
is spending a few days in New Eo
City.
Miss Eliza J. Mix left bere Mond
for Waterbury, Conn.,, where she
spend the remainder of the SUNNI
b Don't forget the grand outing a
ladies' at Pawson park on August II
The under the auspices Of the Murphy 4
,ded sociation, via stes mer Margaret, viii
leaves Bell dock at 9 q m. Fare
urch round trip, 80 cents.
stor. The annual union excursion and ?
I. the mic of the Emmanuel Baptist and ID
e of well Avenue Congregational oaOO,
On at Schools to High Rock Grove, on
gust 18th Train will leave the Uni
/ his depot st 8 a. M Fare for the Iou
,ur.h trip: adults 90 cents, children uni
: two ~ wears 80 cents. Athletic sports
on in all kind will be enjoyed on both
olson cursions.
norm The greatest event OF the season '
70 az occur at LAWN Rock on August Goth
which time the third annual meet
ed To of the State Summer League will
,urch held. 1t is expected that every
tion of the state will be largely rel
other sented to the aggregate number o
least 5000 Afro-American. Hon:
ic ex- Thomas Fortune, Editor of the
near York Age" is expected TO be one
, July the principle speakers OF the q
q was Every Afro American of this stat
nded called upon to make special enor
order be present on the above date as IN
ed to important matters will be brought
Mrs ward for consideration. Come
,rump bring your families and enjoy one {
q who w. Stewards 90 cents shore dir
t the and have grand social time
q Sat- your friends.
The members of the A. M. Il z
Asso- Church are preparing to tender a
rs SEES ception to Rt Rev ]. w. Hood. ID.
the Senior Bishop Of the A. NJ Z
be is a The reception will take place on
that evening of the 10th at the Foote
MANY Church.
g. and Rev. A. G Powell pastor of the
them manuel Baptist church left last n
day for bis vacation. He will 81
d that in Ohio with his sister and West
] time ginia with his aged father.
that w. A. TRIBBE7
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