Richmond planet., 1897-02-20

MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
SUNDAY SERVICES EX-
CELLENT.
Sunday School Union Con-
ference Well Attended.
ST. VALENTINES NIGHT BADLY
CELEBRATED.
Brilliant Marrisges-Women's Church
Going OustOms-0ther Things Seen
and Heard in the Ward.

Last Sunday was a pleasant day, and
many OF our people appreciated its
balmy influences by rising early and
attending the services at the various
churches. Thus, they were well at
tended.
AT the First Baptist Church, Rev :.
j. A. Bowler preached an excellent
sermon TO ailarge congregation In the
afternoon Rev. Richard Wells admin
istered the Lord Supper to that con-
gregation.
The services at the Moore st Bsp-
tist Church were conducted by the
pastor with his usual amount OF ex-
cellence. On next Sunday there will
| be q grand rally conducted in celebra-.
tion Of the PASTORS anniversary
| Services were conducted as usual at
| the other churches.
On last Sunday night. the Sunday
| School Union held its first conference
| for the year at the First Bapt Church.
We were sorry that an unavoidable ac-
cident prevented Us from being pres
ent, but we learn that it was well at
tended The discussions were forcible
and instructive but quite number OF
the participatOrs were absent, we be-
ing among them.
As early as last Sunday night, the
boys began their fun carrying valen-
tines, and rocking the houses OF our
good citizens. 1t was on last Monday
night that the worse scenes of thie oc-
casion occurred A lady while COM
out OF the door At the sound of falling
rocks, was struck by one. The final
Iresult was that several little was sent
down to Hotel de Epps, and were grant
ed no bail.
We have no. iced the night church
going customs of our ladies for some
time, and they are these: Starts from
home about one hour before regular
time, stops at Susan Jane and chat for
about three quarters of an hour. leave
there and starts for church but before
; reaohipg ther', they have to enter the
store and get ~ worth of chewing gum
and % worth OF lOzenges, thus leaving
IL for church. This is their custom
On last Monday night, the residence
of Mr. tamee l.. Burren was brilliant
| ly lighted. 1t was the announcement
OF the marriage of Miss Lizzie Mallory
> 10 Mr.. Alfred Meade. 1t was about
O'Clock when the guests began to gath
er. At ESQ. the carriages rolled uE
. announcing the arrival of the brida
J party The hallway was cleared ant
! the groom on the arm of Mr.. Rober
I, Woodson halted at the hymenial altar
The bride who was borne on the arm
: of Mr. Andrew Dabney was led dowI
the hallway to the dining room
!, through which they entered the parlol
q where the occasion was solemnized b.
Rev. r Wells. After a wholesome re
;. past and enchanting music. the bride
and groom left for their future hom
, at sic West Baker st
One of the most enthusiastic and en-
= chanting gatherings was seen at tn
u First Baptist Church on last Thursda
h evening. 1t was to witness the be
II trothAl of Mr. w. A. Mitchell and Mis-
"a Kate Harris AS early as O'Clock tn
y anxious throng could be seen maxim
y their way to the church About 6:S
% the bridal party arrived. The mos
noted feature Of the occasion was Tn
graceful appearance of the bride as sb
advanced to the altar, while the CON
y manding physique of the groom wa
nona the less noticeable. At o'cloc
~ the reception took place at the res
u dence of the brides parents on Mort
- st. James st.
Say, don't you know she wrote hi
letter and signed it From your pr
* spected wife p" Now girls, avoid sue
~ sayings, as they may be to the reyers
~ We learn that the Reverend pulls
u the cover OF the "hole in the well' Ia
Sunday night, and brought many da
o. things TO light. The question b
l been asked, 'FWas he talking from e
e periencef
9 Young men, we have advised you
= stay out OF bRr-r rooms, especially
uo Sunday Now, one was seen by
girl going in one on last Sunday.
Re If you want laugh from your he
TO youv toes, go to Washingtop's Biz
day Entertainment at the True 4
'r. formers Hall, Monday night I
Oh small sum of 10 cents win admit "
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