Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-03-13
CONFIRMATION.

Last Sunday afternoon at the Good
Shepherd Memorial p +. Chapel, Ri.
Rev. J. b. Newton preached an able
sermon and adminis; cred the rite of
confirmation. The candidates were
presented by Rev. r. A. Goodwin, and
the services we're indeed very impreg-
sive. The church was acked with
friends of the work. who rejoiced at
the progress of the mission here in
our midst. A choir composed of la
dies and gentlemen from st. Phillips
Church rendered excellent music.
We must say that this mission is do
ing a great work and God is richly
blessing it. A large number OF white
people were present ard manifested
much interest in the work. Services
are held every Sunday evening at 2 80
Sunday School at 3 80 The public al
ways receive a cordial welcome.
PERSONALS AND BRIEFS.
Many Of our friends are meddling
with the dangerous machine journal
ism) which they know nothing about
Heed the caution Hands of
We can but commend big 2" the
able correspondent (when he is not
laid up with the reportorial lethargy)
of the Free State (Manchester) for the
efficient manner in which he is turn
ing his trenchant pen upon the City
Council Co get better streets Keep it
up boys
Mrs James Barrett has returned to
the city from WASHINGTON, ID. c..
where she went last Wednesday to
view the ceremonies incident TO the
Inauguration of President William
Mckinley. " lille there she was the
guest OF MIR. and Mrs. Edward Ander-
son, number 1904 2znd street. She
spent q pleasant time.
We learn that there is Retrench-
ment and Reform going on around the
always busy Office of the Peoples Re-
lief Association. A change for the
better has been made. and few extra
clauses have been inserted in the poll
cies. While this will protect persons
holding legitimate claims woe betide
those who are playing "possum.
Many presume that our reporter is
| ignorant of his business, you just
cross his path and $50.
How are things "Ajax2" Well soon
be free to call around. Seer
Mr. John Anderson, one of our pop
ular Sir knights left Wednesday for
Washington, ID G. While there he
will stop with his brother, Mr.. Ed
ward Anderson at number 1904 22nd
street
: PERSONAL AND GENERAL
The correspondent called on Paul
Davis accused of assaulting Cora
Twitchell, the IL year old daughter OF
Carlos Twitchell and who was shot
sometime ago by the enraged father
He is all right and the case came
! up Monday.
/ 10 - u
Locket to Mr.. Robert Crawley took
place at the residence OF the for.
mer Thursday evening, March 18th, 81
at O'Clock
The Sunday School union convened q
Fountain Baptist Baptist Church cor
ner 3lst q . s reefs. last Sunday at
p. m.
The concert at True Rerormers hal
last Monday night was in all respects
an excellent one
s Rev w. w Browne preached a pow
erful sermon to packed house at the
! Fountain Baptist Church, last Sunday
night and on Tuesday night lectured
I to a crowded house on subject, "W asst
ed opportunities
| Mrs. Narcellus Taylor continues sick
Miss Pinkie A Carter of Philadel
phia, Pa is stopping with Mrs. Edloe
Scott on north 32d st.
Mrs. Hannah Byrd is quite III We
hope for her ultimate recovery
Mr.. Daniel Bowler is the efficient In
spector of Working Mems Aid & Bene.
fetal Association.
The stone for the steps to be erected
at the Fourth Baptist Church is stead
lily arriving.
We learn that those who danced al
the Chrysanth emum SOiree, Friday
evening. Feb -, will be dealt with b!
the churches.