Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-12-18
PORTSMOUTH NEWS.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va, Dec, Is, '97.
Last Sunday was q cool but pleasant
day. The Sabbath Schools at all the
churches were well attended.
At the Zion Baptist Church the ser
vices were well attended all day. Rev.
Armstesd, the pastor preached at IL a
m. Rev. - Wright at 1880 m. Th.
B. Y. Z U. held at its regular hour.
At the Ebenezer Baptist jhurch, the
services were we'll attended all day
DIR. A. Chisholm, the pastor occupit d
the stand at each service. The b. Y
P. u. held at three o'clock. At thai
hour Mr.. - Jacose, the president Of
the B. Y. p. u. of the state. Mr.. ia
cose is an able young man, one that
has our young people at heart, and II
they will only take a pattern from him
IS he travel through the land teaching
them the future life, thsn there will b.
q chance for them to be true men and
women for Christ.
At the North st. A. M. E. Church.
Rev. A l.. Gaines filled His pulpit al
day. The services were we'll attended
and very interesting. The Christian
Endeavor, held it's service at its regu-
lar meeting alta o'clock.
| q At the Third Baptist Church, Rev. -
Campbell, the pastor, filled the pulpi,
ali day. The services were we'll at
| tended.
Green Street Baptist Church, Rev
- Miller, pastor, filed his pulpit all
day. The attendance was good and
/ the services interesting.
Many of our young ladies will be in
the city next week from their differen,
| schools to spend the holidays.
Those who like to read the PLANET
we would like for you co read it, but
We do not want you to sponge on the
Edit0re or on those who buy it for
their own benefit. Buy one of your
own then you can ~ead all you want
because you have paid for it. A hint
to the wise IS sufficient.
| Miss Ruth Inffner and Mr.. - Greer
will be united in marriage on Wednes.
day evening, 22nd inst.
/ Mrs. Martha A Banks and Mr..
Nash will be united in the holy bonds
| of matrimony on Wednesday 22nd.
| Mr.. John Barod left the city for Ana
polls, Md on Monday, the 18th inst.
DR. William Troy and Mr. Johr
Barnes left TIE city for Richmond. Va
last Tudesdey to attend the Crane
Lodge of the Masons.
| Rev. John Kirby of Richmond, Va
made flying trip to this city on Fri
day the 10th inst.
Mr.. John Morse, the noted barber
has resigned his position with Mr.. 4
X Golden. aud has accepted the posi-
ton as ship barber on the U. s. S
Main. He has shipped for three years
We wish him pleasant trip and q SAT-
return.
Miss Maggie White. who died OF
Wednesday morning, 7th inst, at tht
residence of her parents Mr.. and Mrs
1
took place OF North st. A. M Z. ChuRcl
at 2 O'Clock.
The city has placed an engine at tn,
place where the electric light. hous
was blown up and attached it to.th,
part that was not destroyed, viii
which they will furnish light for tn
stores and churches until they cal
erect & new building.
Mrs. Annie Wilson, on Carroll Street
Lincolnsville, is still on the sick list
We hope she will be out soon.
There will be q grand Temperate
mass-meeting, held at Ebenezer Bap
tist Church next Sunday, 10th inst. a
o'clock sharp. There will be q mum
Der of other temperance societies o
the city present. Prof. MorEersOn on
of the teacher of the Norfolk Mission
College, will deliver an address o.
Temperance. The public is invited.
Zion Baptist Sunday School will Civ
grand Christmas entertainment O
the 9th inst, for the children an
members OF the Sabbath School Com
mittee of arrangements on music
. Prof. Jackson and Miss II Baismore
on refreshments, Mrs. e. L Driver,
Bains. M. A. Armstead, M. Elliott, +
. McKenny, Mrs. Taylor; Misses M. /
: HaskiHs. M. D.. Garrett, M. L WatsOr
Measrs O. Howell, E. NJ. Copeland, .
, Copeland, r. Harrell on programme
Messrs. George King, J. J. France, S
: Conney. e. M. Canady, w. +. Riddicl
= Misses Eva Baily, L. White, Graci
Deans and Mrs. Armelia Enbanks.
q MALAcEI HOLLAND.