Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-11-20
MRS. SHARKS DENISE.
Found Dead in His Bed
OPERETTA: THE KINGDOM OF
MOTHER GOOSE" REPEATED.
jackson Ward Leads in Marriages-Ths
Decision Of the Oontest-A Would-be
Bow in Zi1n-Things Seen and
Heard in the Ward.

1t was somewhat chilly last Sunday,
but it was impossible to enter some of
our churches, so dense was the crowd.
The services at the Fifth Street
Church were very interesting and quite
large gathering assembled.
Rev John Jasper filled his pulpit on
last Sunday at his usual hours aud
proclaimed the Word of God to large
congregation.
The congregation of the Moore
Street Church listened to an excellent
sermon on last Sunday morning. The
Rev. spoke OF the Gospel, as a treas
ure given in earthen vessels - He de-
clared this treasure imperishable and
free to all men,
The Ebenezer Baptist Church was
packed to overhowing on last Sunday
morning, the occasion being the fun
eral sermons OF Mr.. Spencer Coles and
little Mary Moss. The pastor, Rev,
Wells preached q very impressive SER
mon and there WAS much weeping
throughout the congregation.
Last Monday evening closed the
sventful career of Mrs. Sarah Sharks
who resided on North St. Peter st,
She was known by the young and old. !.
as the only baker Of molasses cakes in
our section and probably in the city.
She will be missed by men. women and
children who join in the tune:
"What pity Mrs. Sharks is gone
To a world that's far away;
But can we e'er forget the work,
Done by her in her day 4?
| der hands wore always busy
In mixing -four and molasses.
Which made the incest puddings
Il hot fha lnsl av,1 l.
Although she has gone away,
She lives in hearts the same:
For her cakes would always fill you up,
Sharks darlings were their name.
Farewell, Mrs. Sharks, farewell.
Willie Walker, a young man OF Navy
last Wednesday morning. Death
knocks at every door.
n The Operetta known as the Kingdom
of Mother Goose. will be repeated on
next Monday night at the True Re-
formers Hall. lt is composed of some
very excellent talent. Admission Is
, Icents.
1t has been often said, that il Won
! want to marry, 60 to Jackson Ward
! We agree in part, for they are surely
leading in marriages; but our old
! bachelors and old maids are still sing
ing, "In the sweet by -and-by."
Just as we thought. The Ebenezel
Baptist Church Choir won the first
Iprize in that contest, and the Fifth
lStreet won the second. We must ga,
: that in our judgement the judges gsvt
q correct decision.
eI There came near being q row in Zior
q on last Sunday morning. The deacon
a wanted TO say something when tn,
~ pastor urged the choir to sing. 1t i
= said that the brother started to tn,
q choir gallery. Brethren, live lovely.
n An appropriation has been made TO
the continuation OF the Public School
through the month of December. !
could not have turned out otherwis
n from the way those parents and teach
righteous prevaileth much"
sal Christmas is but few days of. an
at many . boy and girl is looking wit
ID fond expectation to the JOY it brings.
- Miss Annie Woodson continues Quit
sick at her residence on North 9th 8
That young man seems to think it
q good idea to visit his girls mothe
N. while abe is away.
vs That youHg man claims that this
IN the last year he will have to make h,
,st a Christmas present. We guess !
or means it.
hv Don't you know she will be marris
Uo on the 10Th proximo 2 Yes, then he
Al ney Street will be represented.
To ] he weather has begun to call +
al overcoats. and the pawnshop ticke
he will be the next thing in order.
neI Next Thursday is Thanksgiving Da
Let US get right, stop tattling and gi
thanks.
R. MAeNo Uxo