Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-02-27

Last Sunday was indeed rainy day,
but we are glad to say that all Of
churches were we'll attended.
The Moore st. Church conducted n
Grand Rally on last Sunday, in cele-
bration of its pastors second anniver-
sary At III 80, the pastor preached an
excellent sermon, in which he gave a
priet account OF his past years. work
Rev. r. Beecher Taylor. Rev. y. D.
Lewis filled the stand at $50; and at
Z :45 Rev. r. Wells crowned the most
excellent services of the day by a dis
course on ''Brotherly love-" On Mon
day night. the Sunday School and Ban
tist Young Peoples Union gave an in
teresting entertainment, which was
largely attended.
AT the Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Rev. Wells preached an instructive
and interesting sermon to q nice audi
ence: In the afternoon, he admins
tered communion to . large congreqa-
tion.
On last Monday night, Rev. John Jas
per preached his famous "Sun Do
Move Sermon" at Sanger Hall to q
large assembly OF white persons. He
was introduced to this audience by the
Rev Scott @. Burrell. His choir un-
der the leadership of Mr.. James II.
Adams furnished music.
notwithstanding the heavy rain ON
last Monday evening, large crowd
gathered at the First Baptist Church
to witness the marriage of Miss Victo-
ria Powell to DR.. N. O. Vaughan. At
D :O5 the bridal party was led to the
altar by Drs. Jefferson and Farrar.
The bride on the arm of her brother
was led up the centre aisle to the altar
where she met the groom who had
come up the side aisle. The link was
then tied by Rev. James b Holmes.
or the great number OF concerts on
last Monday night, we are glad to learn
that success attended them, notwith-
standing the heavy rain.
Miss Louisa Nelson, who is teaching
at WaIkerton,. Va, was in tire city
last Sunday looking well.
The question, why do married
couples part has been put to us to
which we will answer by the following
extract:
Oh marriage marriage, what curse
WhSre hands alone consent aud
hearts abhor."
| Young ladies, when you give your
hands in marriage, give your hearts
also.
Young men, never propose until your
minds are fully satisfied as to where
your affection lies, and all will be we'll.
Say. why is it that you see those
girls crowding dry good stores and
hunting the dress-makers ? OIL yes.
yes, making Easter c-esses.
! We had the pleasure of eating some
cake made by a preacher not long
since. Yes, and it was good. too.
Young men, we have noticed YOU
time and again walking beside young
ladies smoking. Now, young men, we
hope you will stop this disrespectable
Ipractice.
Girls, stop chewing your cud Chew
ing gum) in the streets; for it is man
ish as well as dIstasteful,
On last Sunday evening, q young
man who was not IN the habit Of fie-
lquenting bar-rooms, ,Iwas locked in one
for nearly two hours. We told you TO
stay away.
Our old maids and old bachelors
seem to be fond of attending recep-
tions and weddings of other people,
especially q friend CD Why not turn
the table
certain young man was seen in two
furniture stores during last week.
What was his errand
Mr.. George Fenmark Taylor, the hu-
morist. will be at the True Reformersi
Hall on March 18th. Come, we will
see you there.
Some Of our girls say they have made
8 success at Strengthening their hair,
while others have almost bald-heads.
MAGEo UNo.