Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1897-01-23
FROM BLUEFIELD.
Emancipation UelebratiOn-The Grin
Prevalsn.-Ofioe Elected

BLUEFIsLD. w. VA Janusry 10, '07
There has b. Ell many noted cell bra
ions in this city by colosed and white.
lot only in Blueheld aloas, but
throughout. this section OF southwest
Virginia. never was q more cr-ditable
md up tO-daie Emancipation Procls-
nation Celebration carried out by our
people as was conducted here January /
l, 1897, in such \ cOmmendable and |
grand style as was rendered. The pa
rade on the streets was creditable and |
come among the best ele- |
ment OF the race OF this sectiOn. The |
line Of march was formed at DOdson's |
hall on scott ST., and parAdvd the prin
clpal streets OF the city, end then on
to the Blrefi, Id Co ored Institute
Here the great thrOng of people con-
grt gated i'm the magnificent chapel
This Institution has a seating capac-
lty OF several bundi ed which was filled
to it's utmost.
The distinguished and able gentle
man, DR.. q. IL =. ne. Ire -ident OF the
Emancipation Club made a brief and
touching opening speech, and in con-
clusion ne called on Mr. W. K. Patter-
son TO lead in prayer. The congregs-
ton bowed While Mr.. Patterson ear
nestly implored the blessings OF God
upon the audience, and extending the
Almighty thanks for the past 80 years
we have come through as a race Sing
ing by the audience, My county, tits
OF thee" being led by Miss Mary n.
Booze, who is the assistant principal Of
the Institute Reading the prOclama-
ton by this lady also
Col. John s. Lewis, the able Attor
ney-at-Law of this city was the orator
n NJ hac i.
truly = mastery effort Of timely adj
vice and abounded in happy references
as TO the past, present, and future OF
the Negro race. Eloquent addresses
were delivered by Professors Hamil-
ilton Halter, II. NJ. Smith, and L L.
Gaines. The former is president of the
Institute, who is doing q powerful
work in the education of our people
here and in this section
The Pocahontas Brass Band" under
the careful leadership of that talented
gentleman. Professor J. M. Harper,
furnished music for the occasion.
which was said on all sides it was the
est music ever rendered in the city
by any band. There is no question Of
this band being one among the finest 10
the state, on emancipation it discourse
ed some OF its sweetest music. Bene-
~
Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
Prof. Hamilton Halter spent the
holidays at HaFpers Ferry, West. Va.
The large number OF our PEOPLE who
spent the Christmas at their various
homes out OF the city, have returned.
Among the many Christmas dinners
gwen by our noble ladies during the
holidays the one given by our distin-
guished friends, Rev. and Mrs. @. E.
McGhee at their handsome brick man
sion on Scott St was the last, but
not the least. The table fairly groaH-
ed, being burdened down with all the
delicacies of the season. Between
thirty and forty dined
Mr. and Mrs. Washington West also
gave a very royal dinner in honor of
many of their friends.
The magnificent stone station at
Graham. Va. was totally destroyed by
fire December 9th ult. This depot
cost the company $25, 900 when it was
built in 1891. fhe insurance was only
$4,000.
We return many thanks to our vor-
thy friend, Mr.. Jukeniah Walden for
an invitation to attend the Social Civ
en- at their residence on Mercer st
Thursday night, January 7th We re-
gret having been unable to attend but
we learned il was quite grand affair.
MIR. William Allen returned home
from Farmville, Va q few days ago
where he spent the holidays He re-
ports having u pleasant time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Simpson OF Coop
erstown lost their little baby on sun.
day last. It was girl. The commu-
nifty is in much .sympathy for the be-
reayed family in the death of their
little child -
Mr.. John H. Ward of this city, de.
parted this life. January 9th. He wal
a deyout christian gentleman, a devot-
ed husband and kind father. Durinf
his last illness his suffering was great
but he bore it all with christian ps
thence and submission. He had NJ
fear OF death, an6 he peacefully pass
ed away trusting in Jesus as his Saw
Jour lie was indeed faithful UNI,
death The funeral services wer,
impressively conducted by the pssto,
OF Scott st Church, Rev. r. @. Fox
assisted by Rev. J d. Leftwich.
Rev. 7. ]. Brandon, the able pastor o
the First Baptist Church of EIkhorn
West Va, was called to his home q
Danville, Va, on account of the sick
ness of his brother. Mr.. J. w. Brandon
of that city. The Rev will be ava,
several weeks He will visit Winston
N. c., and many other places.
The writer has been indisposed witt
an attack of La Grippe for severa
days, rendering unable to attend to hi
duties.
This disease has almost spread tn
town-over. Many cases are bein
contracted into pneumonia.
Mrs. w. r Patterson is confined {
her room with severe case of L
Grippe.
Mr.. Sidney Woods, one of the hust
ling and energetic members Of Doug
lass Memorial Lodge, No z. Knights {
Pythias OF this city, met with yer
painful, but not.a serious accident "
hope on Wednesday evening while o
! duty in the Bluetield yard OF the N.
W. Railway. He was thrown from
box car. We hope him a speedy re
covery.
t The following officers have just bee
I elected for the ensuing term of Doug
: lass Memorial Lodge, No z, X. OF P:
: Chancellor Commander, Rev. K.
: Fox; Vice Chancellor, Henry OmohuI
drO; K. OF +. and 8, w. r Patterson
} Master of Finance. ]. r. GALWAY
2 Master of Exchequer, James b. Gel
7 try; Prelate, II. K. Young Master-a
e Arms, William Ross; Master of Worl
? John Davis; Inner Guard, Sidne
D Woods; Outer Guard, Henry Arm
stead Attendants, Elijah Mack, Ge'
!. w. Hance, Harvey Reed and job
!. Griffin. This is one OF the most fioui
+ ishing K. OF P. lodges in this section
The members are preparing to after
the Supreme Lodge at Columbus, G
}. also the Grand Lodge in HuntinRto
= this year.