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Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
A Dinner Party

PHILADELPHIA. April 28 There was
given by Mr.. Ellis Saunders in honor
of Mr.. Wulfe, of Norfolk, Virginia, a
dinner party at the Oriental Cafe, 1884
South street, w. r Lomax, proprie-
tor. Mr.. @. h. Wulfe was the guest of
Mr.. Ellis Saunders while stopping in
Philadelphia on his way to New York
to the demonstration Mr.. Wulfe is
one OF the largest colored bakers in
the south and was highly entertained
by Mr.. Ellis Saunders and friends
The toast master of the evening was
br. George Bracey. of Philadelphia.
The table WAS nicely decorated with
fruits and flowers and refreshments in
abundance The guest were entertain
ed with extra music. The guest OF
the evering we're :-Messrs ID, p, Jones
and wife, J. Graham and wife. O. H.
Penn and wife, s T Birrens, Albert
Woodlyn, Harry Loruber. Misses Sa-
die Thomas and Rosa Needham
It was almost 10 when MIR. Ellis
Saunders received 4 message from
Miss Birthia Stakely stating her re-
gret at not being able to attend. She
was sot well
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
MAGNO'S MESSAGE.
Sunday in Our Churches.
AN EXCEEDINGLY LARGE REVIVAL
Beat His Mcther-in-Law-A Vast Dis
orimination-Whst We See and Hear
While Rambling in the Ward.

1t seemed that May borrowed a dav
from April on last Sunday, but peo-
pie dIsregarded its chilling effect and
paraded this section on their shane.
ed.
Rev. Wei was at his best on Last
sunday morning, and many were made
TO rejoice as he expounded the word
of God.
at the Moore Street Church. Rev
H. ". johnson preached the funeral of
! MI Harry johnson. He declared his
discourse was to the living, as he took
Tor his text 1T is time to seek the
| Lord" -'
The Sunday School Union was large
ly attended on last Sunday at the
Moore Street church. A fine uro-
gramme was rend dered.
One OF the largest revival we've wit
messed for sometime is now in progress
IN this section, and many souls are be-
ing converted nightly. We hope the
good may continue.
We were much surprised to read OF
the discrimination N msde by Major
Lewis Ginter in allowing the whites
only 10 enter Lake Side Park. While
We nave no desire to 60 there, we did
not think the Major wss made of such
material.
Ihe parlor circles were somewhat
broken on last Sunday night as our
girls took their fellows to the revival
meetings.
IL seems that some Of our white peo-
pie viii refuse TO go to heaven since
there will be No discrimination against
the Negro.
We learned that while the revival
meeting was going on Sunday night. a
pugilistic combat was being held on
n. st There was only one round
and he landed a short upper cut'I ON
the eye OF his mother-in-law which
sent her TO the ropes CD
Big ?" much credit is due To vour
people for the bold stand YOU took in
defence of Wesley Mayo.
1oung men, we think you ought to
leave OF visiting bar-rooms on Sunday
and live sober lives.
There are but few equals to the Al
exander Carnival Company; but we
are glad to say We have few, even in
this section.
by is it that some of our parents
ana guardians endeavor to match
couples Do you know?
Some people are too mean To liVe and
too vile to die. The back biters are
among this class.
MAGEo UNo.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
Anniversary of the Rising Mount Zion
Baptist Church.

The Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church,
corner Graham and Erin SITS will
have it's 2Sth Anniversary, commenc-
ing May 9th at p m and continuing
through the week every night. ending
Fridav night
Invitations are extended to all the
pastors, churches and choirs of Rich
mond, Manchester and vicinity. Rev.
w 4. Williams of the Fountain Bap-
tist Church will lead of in the servic-
e. OF the evening of the 9th inst: His
choir will accompany him,
Revs. g G.. Coleman, J. T. Russell
and A. Bings, D. d. of Manchester are
invited to take part sometime during
the week also Revs. u. d. Lewis, W
f. Graham, Evans Payne, W. II While
A Ferguson, Tunstal Banks, John
Fauntleroy, A s. Thomas, L H. Dick
erson r. NJ Monroe, William Bosby,
G. r CORDS, George Johnson, R. o.
johnson. Prof. J. e Jones. d. d Per-
cy Wallace, Burrell Higgins, N. B.
Brown
R.v. G. @ Coleman OF Manchester
vii preach Monday night, May 10th,
at O'Clock Tuesday night. Rev. A. s.
Thomas OF Sharon Baptist Church and
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
VOL. XIV. NO. 3
A CHANGE.

Though Pm the boy. the selfsame boy
That l was long long ago;
/ see no more the scenes of Joy,
That childhood use to show.
In days when the tears that dimmed
my view,
And even my deepest woes,
Were transient and as light as the
dew,
That falls upon the rose.
All then it was that life was sweet;
For smooth were every lane.
And pathway of my little feet,
Asan unrIppled main.
But now n direful change 1 feel;
Since times mysterious ways,
Have robbed me of the peace and veal
Or my sweet childhood days.
Yet the same blue skies o'ei 1t ad I see.
And the same green earth l tread,
The joys that once enenmpass sid me
Have folded their tents and fled.
And rushing ever to my mind,
Like the rus h OF waves to the shore.
Come dreams of a joy that is confined
To the peaceful dsys of yOre.
Though know I'm young and youth .
full yet,
know withal the kun
OF my last childhood day has set;
And sterner life begun.
A life where seldom peace abides;
But streams OF care and woe
In seemingly eternal tides,
From s)rrJw's mountain flow.
By Edwin T. JoNKs
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
Y.M O A Notes

The Bible class met last Saturday
evening at $3.50 and will continue to
meet at this hour.
A devotional meeting for boys only
was held at our rooms last Sunday.
8 80 O'Clock last Sunday, Mr.. T H.
Wyatt delivered an able address to the
men; subject "Union." Solos were
rendered By Director @. @. Williams.
Meeting in the jail at ii o'clock.
Special meeting for boys, Sunday at
O'Clock at the rooms.
Mems meeting Sunday at 80 at the
True Reformers' Hall Open sub
Ject Special music All men hold me
Cleaners belonging 20 this Association
will please return them at this meet
ing.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
Rough on Them.
[Lockhart. Texas. New Test.

[LOckhart, Texas. New Test
The Negro, who won't pay for a lit
tie colored mans paper for the pre-
tended reason that cit is not big
enough and has no news in it" is hog
that couldn't thrive on anything but
slops He would take a buzzard in
preference to quail for dinner, simply
because the buzzard is the bigger Of
the two The colored mans paper, no
matter how small. is valuable to every
right thinking colored person. Not
for the variety and amount Of its mat
ter, but for the character, quality and
purpose of it. There is always more
in a single issue of the New Test" for
the instruction and encouragement of
colored people than will be put into al!
the 365 issues of one year of the best
daily in Texas.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
Obituary

or Deacon Frank Epps, of 2nd Bap-
tist Church, Stockton. Cal.
Whereas, it has pleased Almighty
God in His wise providence to call
from our midst on the 18th day of
March. 1897. our worthy honored
brother, Deacon Frank Epps, a native
of the state of Virginia age, SO years
our church and his wife has lost an af-
fectionate husband, and his son kind
father Therefore. be it
Resolved, while we humbiy bow in
submission to the will Of tbs Dispenser
of all things, we tender the family our
heartfelt sympathy in this their tad
affiiction.
Resolved, that q copy of these reso-
lu'ions be sent to the family of the de-
ceased, 3 copy to the Richmond "Plan-
ct" for publication and a copy be
spread upon the minutes of the church
record.
Mesdames J f. II. Hutton, Chair:
II. p. q. GooDwIN,
J. B. BARTON, Sec'y.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
LEANS COUNCIL, l61. I. O. ST. LUKE
OOnsscrated by Mrs. Maggie L. Walker,
Z. E. N. G. Lecturer,

On Thursdsy evening, April 2eth, a
large concourse ofSt Lukes was asseru-
bled at the Odd Fellows Hall. 3rd ST.,
70 witness the conservation of Leah's
Council, Independent Order of Saint
Luke. Promptly at O'Clock, the vast
asse mblage WAS called to order, and
the solemn and impressive ceremony
was begun. The hall was packed with
interested spectators, and many who
came were unable TO gain admission.
Past Worthy Grand Chief NJ. III.
Griffin presided, assisted by Past Wor-
thy Grand Chief Armistead Washing
ton. The opening ceremonies being
conclud ed, the conservation procession
headed by Past Worthy Chiefs Mariet-
l.. Chlles. Early A. Lee and Mary W.
Roper bearing the vessels containing
corn, earth and water, and followed nv
the officers and members of Leah
Council, was begun.
The ceremony was under the suner-
vision OF Mira. Maggie L. Walker. r. e.
n. u. Lecturer, through whose inde-
tatigable efforts, assisted by Past
Worthy Grand Chiefs Mrs. Hester l..
Williams, Louisa r. Allen and O. Pat
tie Meredith, the council was institute
ed. Much credit is due to Mrs. Mag
gle l.. Walker, through whose infiu-
ence, two councils have been establish
ed In this city in the past two months,
increasing the membership of the Or
der nearly $50.
The ceremony being concluded, re-
ireshments were served bv q commit
tee of ladies consisting of Mrs. Marv
Young Hester L. Williams, Mary Grit
nm Elizabeth Mitchell and Others. and
all left well pleased and highly bene-
htted, and loud in their praise of the
work.
The following are the officers and
members of the council: Mrs. Lucie
q. Lewis, Worthy Chief; Miss Mabel
holmes, Worthy Vice Chief: Misses
Deborah Patterson, w. Recording Sec
retary Sophia A :. Lewis, w. Financial
Secretary Mrs. Eva K Bowler, Wor-
thy Treasurer; Miss Mary l Clarke.
worthy Senior Conductor; Rosa b.
noody, w. Junior Conductor Mrs.
Rebecca Jones, Worthy CHAPLAIN.
MisseA Mary Jasper, Worthy inside
sentinel Louisa Wyatt, Worthy Out
side Sentinel; Hattie Scott. W..K. of
w; Mrs Rachel Wilson, W. Conn
Adviser Mr.. Nelson williams, Jr..
Worthy Father.
Sarah +. Adams, Mary Slaughter. Ma
ry j. Lightfoot, Sophia Marshall. Mar
tha r. Jones, Annie Z. Brown. SaIlie
n. Bolsseau. Laura 1. Clarke. LucIe
Bray, Amanda Banks, Lucie M. Car
ter, Emma Thomas, Susie Taylor, Lau-
ra Bro wn, Mamie Christian, Eliza r.
Quarles. Mary L. Kirby, Bette J.
Ware, Susan Allen, Mollie Randolph.
Eliza Ellis. Martha Carter, Fannie M
Wilson, Peggie Tinsley, Mary Sutton.
Ada Robinson, Eliza Robinson, Massie
l.. hill, Julia harris, Martha A Pleas
ants, Ida B. Harmon, Annie s. Caben.
Annie b. Dabney. Mamie E. Richard
son, Dianna Coleman, Mary E. Hen
derson. Emma Hewlett, Alice Chris
tlan elise Garter, Carrie E Clarke.
> anne Il. White. Matte Jones, Victoria
Anderson, Annie Binford Ssssie Mitch
ell, Nancy Edwards, Susie Hend erson
Annie + Cabell, Eliza BraxtOn, Mary
-. Z. Johnson.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The farmers, florists, fruit-growers
and stock breeders in the nearby coun-
ties of New York, New Jersey and
Connecticut are forwarding entries for
the exhibits in the Grand Spring Show
which opens at Harlem River Park
May 9th.
The Show will be very much like a
typical county fair transplanted in the
Metropolis. The live stock exhibits
will be of unusual interest and tte dis
play OF flowers large and attractive
The management has appointed Fri
day, May 14th. as Afro-American day,
ard has invited Mr.. T Thomas For
tune and other speakers to add to the
interest of the occasion.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
A Sad Demise.

Mr.. E A. Washington, Secretary of
the Peoples Relief Association receiv-
ed telegram on Tuesday, announcing
the death of one of the associations 5
members,-Miss St. Helena Braxton,
Of this city, who has been sojourning
in Brooklyn, New York, for several
months past,
She was also connected with Magda-
lena Council, number lbs, IndepenG-
ent Order of st Luke, and a faithful
member of the Fourth Baptist Church
of Church Hill.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
Borrows 1t.

We received an article from an
anonymous writer in Alexandria who
CONDEMNS the lynching and concludes
his remarks by saying he borrowed the
PLANET" last week TO see what was
said concerning the murder, and that
he would borrow il again this eek to
see IL his article appeared
We are not at all surprised that the
lynching took place in Alexandria, and
that color. d men of his stripe made no
effort to prevent the consummation OF
the outrage. When will the change
c sme2
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
RICHMOND. VIRGINIA. SATURDAY. MAY 8. 1897

Rev. Archer Ferguson will preach !;
Wednesday night. .Revs w. II. White,
A. II. Jackson. l. II Dickerson !;
Revs. Percy Wsllsce,
n b Brown, ID. w. Davis, r. Wells !;
Friday night, Revs. Evans Payne.
John Fauntleroy, Tunstal Bank, Jacob
7 Turner, u. d. Lewis
The history Of the church will be
given In full.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
Names of Officers of National Monumental
Association.

f. P. Jackson. President; James
Frye, Treasurer; R. J. Taylor, Secreta-
ry.
executive committee Rev. Bisaop
Johnson, Washington. D. O.; Rev. ID.
y; Dean, Staunton, Va; Rev. p. ri.
rhurston, Oniontown, Pa. f. W. Will
llams, PIttsbnrRh. Pa; l.. A. Wash
ington, Pittsburgh. Pa.
All Communication to R j. Taylor.
2l2l Webster Avenue. Pittsburoh. pa
II. p. JACKSON, President.
X. j TAYLOR, Secretary,
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The attention of the readers Of the
PLANET is requdsted to the anne ounce
msnt in another column of our preni-
um offer of Prof. Oscar r. Gleason's
wonderful book on horse training and
horse tanning.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Masonry seems to be on boom, es-
pecially among the young men. We
are glad OF them because of their
strength. We hope for them success
in learning the work.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

We feel safe in saying that Rich
mond Lodge, number 144O, is about as
strong as any I'm the city. 1t has a
large membership and the brethren
are very enthusiastic.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

kising Star OF Bethlehem, number
1852, OF Hainpton, was instituted jan
uary 8, 1879. Its meetings are held on
she "a and Sd Fridays and 4th Thurs
days at Masonic Hall.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
SOCIETY NOTES.
MASONIC NOTES.

Saturday night, 24tn inst, Grand
Master. A. NJ. Jones was in the city
and held an occasional Grand Lodge
Tor the purpose of making at sight six
candidates. Attendance was large.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The six candidates we're much delight
ed and expressed the fact that they
had entered in another sphere.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Pilgrim Lodge, number 1851, of
portsmouth, was instituted December
10, 1874. Its meeting are held on the
1st and 3rd Fridays at Odd Fellows
Hall, Queen st.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Star OF Leesbury Lodge, number
1854, OF Leesburg, was instituted Feb
ruary 8, 1875 It's meetings are held
on the Let and Sd Thursdsy at Odd
Fellows Hall,
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

j
Treasurer. Past Master, T. H Legion.
Thc Grand Master was surrounded
with much help Saturday night as fol-
lows: D ID. G. M "A williams P. Nj
Hall z. M, Tyler; s d Jones ofSol-
omon, 81 and William Trueheart of
King David acting s. w. We hope the
o'd brothers will come out OF their
rusty holes and study that they may
be able to teach the young.
We hope the young brothers will
study while its new to them for its
beauty to know. Strength to force
and executionary, wisdom to execute
Monday night, May 3rd David Lodge
johnson w. NJ. acting William True-
hardt, s. w, acting, J II. Minor ] w.
Nomination of officers.
Tuesday night, 4th inst, King Solo
mon Lodge met. Attendance gooJ.
Friday night. 30th ult., Board of Di.
rectors OF Masonic Association met
and took under consideration matters
pertaining to the building will meet
again on Thursday before the 18th.
We learned that brothers T. of
Commonwealth Lodge is sick. We
hope him a recovery.
Brother William M. Jackson of Da-
vid Lodge is yet sick.
We are glad to note d. d. G. NJ DIR.
X. e Jones is improving. We hope
him speedy recovery.
CoRBN
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Sons of Salem, number 1875. of Sa-
lem, was instituted April II, 1875. It's
meetings are held on the ist, 2d, and
3D. Wednesdays.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

King David met Monday night, May
Bird Good attendance
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Those who were fortunate enough in
December to be elected grand repre-
sentatives will doubtless spend an en-
1oynble time at the Banquet given bv
Sunolk Lodge in honor of the Grand
Lodge.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Friendship Lodge will in course of
time be undoubtedly the leading lodge
OF Richmond. If she continues to go to
the front.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Social Lodge. 6. hal no meeting
Tuesday NIGHT, 9th uIt.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

atter the sick during the la grippe
season, but its ali over now.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

This has been a prosperous year for
the order not with standing the hard
times and scarcity of money. Young
men as well as men of mature age are
beginning to realize a good thing thing
when they it.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The public has spoken in the highest
terms of the parade last Sunday and
we are sure 1t will have tendency to
do much geod for the upbuIIding of
the lodges.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The Grand Lodge of Virginia will
convene at Suffolk, Tuesday May 11th
everything is In readiness and the off,
GERS are looking forward to a harmoni-
Gus session as ia generally the case.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Planet Division will go to take part
an the grand parade which will be in
suffolk. Tuesday, May I1th 1t is
hoped that all Divisions in the state
will be present.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Do not borrow this paper Subscribe
fpr it, Only $50 per yeas.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Charity Ledge, 25 met Monday night
18th ult. W. NJ, r. A Paul s. w. DR..
MerriweAther; Brother Strange J. w ;
Treasurer. Past Master, T. H Legion.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
ODD FELLOW NOTES


The ODD Fellows of Richmond were
out in large numbers last Sunday to
celebrate the Both Anniversary of the
| order. They marched to Manchester
headed by Richmond Patriarchie,
number D, presente d a most hRndsom
appearance. All seemed to be salts
fed at the effort OF DR.. Binga.
Invincible Lodge, number 2e74.
meets Tuesday night at Fishermen's ;
Hall. 206 w. Broad St. The members
are requested to come early.
1t has been said by some that the
whole membership of Invincible Lodge
was out Sunday evening, We are glad
to learn this much.
The public has spoken in the highest
terms of the parade last SUNDAY and
we are sure 1t will have tendency to
do much good for the upbuIlding of
the lodges.
The widows and orphans find in this
grand old organization friend
Wives, see that your husbands are
connected with one of the many lod res
of the order and then see that they
keep financial.
Young men, the doors are omen for
you and you should avail yourselves of
these pleasant opportunities while in
health. A host OF loyal hearted breth-
rem to visit you and q reasonable
amount as a weekly sick benefit helms
to make people we'll.
The Richmond PAtriarchie looked
grand on last Sunday. We regret
however, that the number was not
larger. Do not let the old flag trail
in the dust. but on the other hand
when you are called you should re-
member that it is your duty to obey
the summons. Brethren, don't stand
on the pavement or street corners and
look into your comrades faces as they
pass. but remember your obligation
and go when and where duty calls.
hint is sufficient for the wise.
Mrs. Rhoda Dawson, Past Noble
Grand Of Fulton Household. number
1919, is quite sick at her residence on
Graham street, number 215. Mrs.
Hester A. Scott, Most Noble Grand
| desires all to visit her
Friendship Lodge, number 384o.
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
will hold its regular meeting Thurs
day, May 18th at Odd Fellows Hall, Sd
Street. The members are urged to at
tend.
| Brother Elijah Emerson and Chas.
H. Harris, Of Friendship Lodge, are on
the sick list. The V. G. remembers
them.
Friendship Lodge is looking for an
other Ruth soon.
Mount Erin Lodge, number 1928,
convened last Tuesday night at
o'clock, and after the routine of busi-
ness. the brethren spoke highly of
their turn out Sunday to Rising Mount
Zion Bapt st Church, where they cele-
brated the 55th Anniversary OF the
Odd Fellows of America. Rev. l.. Il
Dickerson preached the sermon, which
was one Of the best we ever lis' en- to.
All his hearers were much pleased
and wish to hear him again. Sick
Robert Henderson and Stephen Wat
kins.
The permanent secretaries of the
lodges should have enough interest in
the welfare OF the order to send us !
line concerning the working OF the
several lodges. Secretaries, let your
lodge be heard from, the column /.
! open to you free.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

1t has been said by some that the
whole membership of Invincible Lodge
was out Sunday evening. We are glad
to learn this much.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

A JURY'S BLUNDER.
CONVICTED AN INNO-
CENT MAN
Ten Years In the Virginia
Penitertiary.
EVIDEACE DiSREG ARDED
Capt Wise fJr the ID. f..nsp.
JUDGE lEGRAM's INSTRUCTIONS -
TO THE SUPREME COURT
A TrAvssty Uuou Justice. Surnrise
Everywhere Manifest.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The widows and orphans find in this
grand old organization q friend
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The permanent secretaries of the
lodges should have enough interest in
the welfare OF the order to send us q
line concerning the working OF the
several lodges. Secretaries, let your
lodge be heard from, the column is
open to you free.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The lodges were kept busy looking
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Invincible Lodge, number 2e74.
meets Tuesday night at Fishermen's
Hall. 2O6 w. Broad St. The members
are requested to come early.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Wives, see that your husbands are
connected with one of the many lodge
of the order and then see that t6ev
keep financial.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Young men, the doors are open fer
you and you should avail yourselves of
these pleasant opportunities while in
health. A host OF loyal hearted breth-
rem to visit you and reasonable
amount as weekly sick benefit helps
to make people we'll.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Richmond Lodge, Number /, held a
most interesting last Monday night.
The attendance was god and the
Grand Chancellor, John Mitchell, Jr.,
was on hand and delivered an encour-
aging address on the success of the
order.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The brethren who were were once
members of the order but were SO
unfortunate as to become unfnancial
shou make special effort to return
to their first love.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The ODD Fellows of Richmond were
out in large numbers last Sunday to
celebrate the 55sh Anniversary of the
order. They marched to Manchester
headed by Richmond Patriarchie.
number 8, presented a most handsome
appearance. All seemed to be salts
fed at the effort OF DR.. Binga.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Continued ON Fourth Page.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

P'anet Lodge met Monday night, A
large number was present. Among
them we noticed Sir knight Clarence
Johnson, of Virginia Lodge, and Sir
Knight w. Van Jackson of Unity
Lodge. The rank of Knight was con-
ferred on one esquire and the rank of
Page was conferred on two candidates.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

The several committees appointed
by Suffolk Lodge Number 5, are hard
at work preparing to make the meet
ing of the Grand Lodge a grand sue
cess at Suffolk. It is. earnestly hoped
by the lodge of Suffolk that every uni
formed Sir Knight in the state will be
present and MAKE the parade the finest
ever witnessed by the people of Suf-
folk.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Friendship Lodge of Norfolk still
leads and tie rest of course are follow
ing.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Pythianism is on a boom all over the
state and the reports are very encour-
aging. Candidates are asking for ad-
mission at each meeting.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Samson Lodge and Virginia Lodge
meets Monday night at their respec-
tive castles.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08
PYTHIAN NOTES

EXCELSIOR.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

Blooming Lily Lodge meets Tuesday
night at its castle hall on p St.
Richmond planet., 1897-05-08

O!d Dominion Court meets Monday
evening at Richmond Hall, 3rd St.