Richmond planet., 1897-05-01
Sunday in Our Churches.
SOLDIER BOYS AT NEW
YORK.
Commencement Exercises Of
the Theological Seminary.
TIE EXAMINATIONS OF PUBLIC
SOH0OL-TEAOHBRS.
Revival Meetings Become Interesting
Marriages Numerous-Hints on
Etiquetts-News from the Ward.

Last Sunday was another one Of
those summer days, and it was appre-
ciated by the young and the old, the
rich and the poor, the black and the
white; in fact by all. Thus. you see
the forenoon services of our churches
were largely attended, while the af-
ternoon was slent in stroiiing.
At the First Baptist Church, the
baecalauPeate sermon Of the Rich
mond Theological Seminary was
preached before large audience on
last Sunday morning.
Rev. Graham preached to his con-
gregation on the objectionable Sim"
1t was q thorough discourse and made
many feel glad that they hal turned
out to the House OF the Lord.
At the Moore Street Church, Rev,
r. o Johnson delivered an excellent
discourse on classification, !" and clear
ly showed that man could de nothing
OF himself which would Justify him
with God. At B 80 o'clock, he admin
istered the Lords Supper to large
audience.
Regular services were conducted at
the other churches.
As early As last Saturday evening,
vic cOt0lCI bOye nNO OChuu W BNc DaIb
for their trip to New York. They could
be seen in their uniform marching the
streets. At about $40, the LIST and
End BattalionE, headed by the Ist Bat
tallion Band wended their way to the
Chesapeake and Ohio Depot. At 10
o'clock some OF them bade wife and
lover goodbye" as the train left for
New York. While there they made
4 record for Old Virginia in the parade
and especially SO in the Band Concert
on "Wednesday night, Now, they have
returned.
On last Thursday night, the Com
mencement exercises OF shs Richmond
Theological Seminary Was held at che
First Baptist Church. Quite an inter
esting programme was rendered.
| The examination of our schoolteach-
ers took place at the Navy Hill and
Baker Schools on last Saturday morn
ing Notwithstanding they had un-
dergone hard study prior to the exam-
ination, many of them went to the
test with trembling hearts and hand Z,
But we are glad to note that the exam
ination was easy and sll are satisfied.
The revival meetings seem to be
getting interesting. Crowds are flock
ing nightly to them.
On last Thursday night Miss Lucy
Il NAAAlCA Woo ~ EtAtnClt
Fields in the midst of q host friends at
her residence on ST. John st. May
peace and prosperity be with them.
| Quite a number of other marriages
were among as, while we were also
represented in New York.
The girls were looking grand on last
Sunday, as they were strolling from
one end of the Ward to the other. 1t
was thought that they looked better
than on the previous Sunday. Right.
We learn that she accepted ice-cream
on her first stroll with him. Was that
right7
A few hints on etiquette:
| Young men should not walk with
young ladies smoking or chewing to-
bacco.
Young ladies should not walk the
streets chewing chewing gum.
Young men should not assume 40
much authority over so many girls.
Young ladies should not stand in
the street more than five minutes talk
ing to young men.
These are . few often violated.
Our section is fast coming to the
front. We have race enterprises of
msny knds.
Mrs. Maria Rodgers of Ocean City.
New JERSEY is in the city visiting
friends and relatives
We learn that some of the yeune
men OF this section have formed BIZ
Icycle club with military maReuvres.
MAeNo UNo.