Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-02
MANCHESTER LETTER.
Samaritans Meet-Grand Exercise-All
the Family There-Deaoons Ordain-
ed-People Coming in and Go
ing 0Ht of the City

At the First Baptist Church on
Thursday night, the 10th ult., the In
dependent Order of Good Samaritans
and Daughters of Samaria held a mass
meeting and it was largely attended
The Samaritans OF Richmond and Man
chester enjoyed a rare treat. Able
speeches were made by p. c., j. II
Blackwell; q William Moon, Deputy
and State Grand Secretary and also
State Lecturer, Rev. Powell. Solo.
I'VE never say goodbye in heaven"
was rendered by MIR. Q. II. Nunford
He was accompanied by Miss Etna +.
Moon.
Burrell's Lodge was present in full
dressed regaiia, as was also a number
of Robinson's Lodge members and
others The work of the Order here
is forging ahead. Deputy Moon is an
energetic worker, and is much respect
ed by all of its members.
Deacon Daniel Pinchum has return
ed TO the city from Greensboro, N. O..
where he has been on business for the
Southern Railway company
1t is reported that the Second Bap-
fist Church has been dedicated With
the Jealous young minister, Rev. ID.
Webster Davis at the PASTORAL head i,
we vouchsafe to saw that no one will
be able to say such next year this
time
home. 1t was clearly demonstrated on
last Saturday evening when the family
of Mrs. Amanda Smith gathered to-
gether. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith
from Baltimore. Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
Wilkerson from Atlantic City and Mrs
NJ. L. Harris from Ashland. They
had delightful time around the fire
side which was warm and bright. New
or before have we seen that family cir
Gle in so much merriment as they were
on that night in the peaceful confines
of their dOmicile. Refreshments were
served them and their many friends.
Madame Joseph Smith is a native of
Maryland. Polite and polish seem to
be her general make up. She has spent
a merry Christmas and will spend a
happy new year on the south-si 1e Of
the James.
Mr.. Robert Coles, of the Hampton
Normal and Industrial Schools spent
the holidays in our city, the guest Of
his aunt, Mrs Robinetta Cogbill.
Miss Bertha K. Hughes. of the Vir-
ginia Normal and Collegiate Institute
is spending the holidays in the city
with her parents.
We learn that Mrs. Amanda Baker
has been somewhat indispOsed during
the holidays.
Mr.. Anthony Sharpe continues quite
sick.
DR.. Binga preached an able sermon
on last Sunday night to a very slim au-
dienee. 1t seemed as il the sheep had
ell gone astray-
Mrs. Willie Lewis, of Muchakinock.
Iowa. is visiting our city the guest of
her sister, Mrs. M. K. Hickman.
The 22nd st. Baptist Church is in a
prosperous condition under the lead err
ship of Rev. q. G.. Coleman. Sup't
Joseph Bebbs is carrying the Sunday
School on TO success. Mr.. c. H. Mum
ford of the First Church addressed
them on the Sunday morning before
Christmas, and gave them some whole
some instructions. They want him to
come again soon.
The following named deacons were
ordained for the above named Church
on Monday night of last week: Rob
ert Fleming, @ r. Richardson, Elisha
Jones and Sampson Cook. Rev u. ID.
Lewis preached the ordination sermon,
Rev. Il. Wells offered prayer, Rev f.
Payne delivered the charge, Rev. l.. r.
Frayser extended the hand of fellow
ship. Rev. Lewis was assisted by Rev.
Dickerson, of st. James Baptist Church
Deacon II. II. Allen of Mt. Carmel Bap-
fist Church was present. DR. Binga
presided as chairman and Rev Cole
man acted secretary. After the cere-
monies were concluded, table was
spread by the sisters of the church and
the entire audience was made well
come to partake Of the bounteous re-