Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-16
WEST END NOTES.
From the Churches--Res
viVaI Meetings.
MUCH SICK AND MANY DEATH
Briefs Mentioned.

sunday 1OLn instant, was Oallny
and spring-like day; gents without
their over-coats and ladies without
their wrappers; all looking tidy and
handsome. were out in full.
Our churches presented a beautiful
aspect in many instances Of spring in
all OF its glory.
The congregation of the Second Bap-
list Church at III 80 a N heard a most
excellent sermon delivered by Rev. J.
w. Kirby At 3 m, the pastor, Rev.
2. d. Lewis, B. d, administered the
Lords supper. The services were
seemed to enjoy the rich, holy service
as becometh true Christians.
The 9Th Baptist Church at IL 80 was
led in services by Rev. Jackson, of
Texas. At 8 p m, Rev. H. Powell
preached a powerful and logical ser.
mon on True citizenship of Earth and
Heaven" 1t was a very profound dis
course, showing deep thought and
clear conception of all the able divines
which was explained to a large eOngre-
cation. who listened with sppreciative
attention.
Monday night, Rev. Jackson preash-
brother was peculiarly interesting in his
own way, showing great lung power.
At this church, the revival meetings
are now being conducted by Rev $. l.
Johnson, the great revivalist, who ar
rived in the city last Monday, and is
stopping at Rev. Powell's. These SER
vices will be continued all the week
and longer il proper interest is man
ifested.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union is
going ahead with much interest. The
Sunday Schools in all of our churches
are on the increase and showing mark
ed improvement in all the depart
inents of the work.
The River View Baptist Church,
Rev. George &. johnson aud people
show increased interest in all their
work. At this church, just out side OF
the city limits, Mr. s. l. Moore has
opened day school with a large num-
Der of pupils that cannot be accommo-
dated in the public schools.
The Shophill Mission school. Rev
John Ellis, superintendent is on the
increase, also a large number worship
during the day and hear able sermons
from visiting ministers.
On last Sunday Rev. W. j. Smith
preached for the Newtown Church and
will feed them next Sunday. Rev.
Smith is a live and active brother
We are glad these people are showing
signs of life again.
Miss Mary l. Jasper, one of our pop
ular public schoo! teachers spent last
Sunday in Hampton, Va, visiting Mr..
and Mrs David Carter and other
friends. Her trip was greatly enjoy
ed. She gives all praise for the kind
and covetous attention she received
frum them.
Rev. s. l.. johnson arrived in tn
CITY last Monday and is the guest OF
pey. Powell, 1913 Taylor ST.
We have much sickness and death
IN our secsiOr- Es-QriDDe ia having a
full sway. A great deaf of Sickness is
reported among the old and young.
The 9th Church shows signs of ad-
vancement They have added several
young men to the deacon board. Let
them heed the advice of their pastor
and prove themselves worthy, for the
eyes of the public are upon them.
Mrs. maria Carter, the wife of dea-
con James Carter, who has been sick
is out again.
Rev Powell preached the funeral OF
a child last Tuesday in HarveytOwn.
On last Tuesday evening, pm,
there was & marriage at Randolph
Baptist Church (white), and after the
couple entered the hack. about fifty
young men and boys with tin pans,
sticks, ETC., made the most miserable
noise we have heard for many day.
Such disgraceful occurrences should
not be among civilized people Show
ly there were no police near by.
It seems that nothing but God can
down the crap-shooters. Let few
more of the faithful call on Him as a
certain sister did few nights ago.
The editorial of our chief in the
PLANET last week on the veto of Mayo
Taplor was read with great interest
The Mayor seems to be a" nigger" ha
ter of the worst kind. We know he is
one among the few Virginians that
will soon be scratched from the list
and won't be missed" Death is the
lot of the unfaithful and unjust.
Mrs. Harriet Hickman died last Tues
day about 8 m. She was one Of our
Oldest residents Notice o. funeral
aud burial later.
To our friends who remembered us
so kindly Christmas and New Years,
you have our heartfelt thanks. We
are always glad to place such true
friends on our list OF friends. Our best
love.
Miss Victoria and Mr.. Robert Ran
dolph of Baltimore we're on visit to
their parents during the holidays.
Yours,
AJAX.