Richmond planet., 1897-07-17
FROM THE WEST END
FOR THE PEOPLE.
A Birds Eye View of our
Country Cousins in Hen
rico and Chesterfield.
GOOD WORK IN OUR CHURCHES
AND SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Great Reviving Rain-Disorder at Our
Churches.

cloudy and the atmosphere was close
and disagreeable; but before the even
ing this was replaced by refreshing
shower, and later a glorious rain which
both man and beast enjoyed as a great
blessing. As we write the gardens
look fresh and we have reports from
the country districts that the crops
are greatly benefited Truly, the
God OF nature reigns. remembers aud
miles upon His people in time OF
need.
At the Second Baptist Church, a
large congregation heard with delight
splendid sermon from Reverend
Todd, promising young divine of
w Wsshington ID. O.. and the pastor,
Rev. u. ID. Lewis, baptized 23 candi-
dates. A glorious communion in the
afternoon, attended by a large crowd
The worshippers at the Ebenszer
Baptist Church enjoyed splendid SER
vices all day.
At the Fifth Church, Rev. Powell
and people in both church and SUNDAY
School seemed fully aliYe to every in
terest that tends to advance the Re-
deemer's kingdom. Pastor preached
at 1880 and $3.50 O'Clock. The SER
mons were truly spiritual, well-deliv-
cred and equally as well received by
the large congregation present. 1t
had been announced that Rev. ]. Mad
ison Young would preach at 80, but
he failed TO come and the pastor after
wards learned that brother Young had
taken sick very suddenly after attend
ing services in the morning and there
fore could not come. 1t was a great
Les Y.V,fa1 int Ill.
to hear him. May God spare him to
health for the service of his church
and family.
DISORDER AT OUR CHURCHES.
On next Sunday. it has been ar
ranged to baptize the remainder OF the
persons who have been received for
baptism at the Fifth and Ebene ger
Churches. The real members and
good people who visit and make up the
membership and congregations of
these churches are very strong in their
condemnation of the disgraceful con-
duct. On the part of some who at
tended their services on last 3rd Sun
day, especially at the Ebenezer where
it was disgraceful in the execution,
Rev Wells has already sounded the
keynote OF what the evil-doers may ex-
pect if they attempt their nefarious
games again. The police force of this
city are known to be a terror to evil
doers, and we hope the church official
will not hesitate TO call upon them TO
| assist In keeping proper order on such
crowded, important and special oc-
casions. The police serve the white
churches on like occasions, and they
will serve the colored ones if request
ed, while we dislike TO see some of our
people carried through the streets as
prisoners; but there are some that
nothing else but the iron band of the
i law will force them TO respect those of
our race who tries and do respect
themselves both at home and in the
public. 1t would be we'll for the pas
| tor or deacon board or church tc des-
| ignate several persons special officers
10 stand about and among the people
ready TO lay hands on the williams the
moment they attempt to put in their
Idisgraeeful work.
HENRIco AND oHEsTRRFIELD COUNTIES.
very large number of citizens at
| tended divine services at QuiocIion
Baptist Church last Sunday They
held what they termed a Memoirs al
Service. Rev. Royal Smith preached
at IL o'clock and Rev. Holland Powell
at o'clock. We heard that Rev Pow
ell covered himself over in glory. The
large congregation was loud in their
praise and demonstrations of appre-
citation of what they was pleased to
Icharacterize as enc of the best. most
Intelligent and instructive sermons
they ever listened to. There was a
large number of lesser lights. Fried
chickens and other good things sup
IpIied by our country cousins stood not
q ghost of show.
CHEsTERFIKLD.
At the First Baptist Church. Rev
Philip Winston pastor, baptized on the
1st Sunday 10 persons and received :
lby letter. Reverend 6. w. DagRett
preached a good sermon at Ii 80
There was large and appreciative
congregation during the entire day
In the afternoon, Rev. Lee Frayse,
served the communion.
, A club from Westwood, Henrico. OF.
ficered by Mrs. f. Worden, President
+. Holmes, Vice President; Mrs. Ross
Dandridge Treasurer Mrs. MARY
Lewis, Secretary presented this church
with communion silver, five pieces
This much needed and generous gif
: was gracefully received by the church
club This club is composed of tn,
5 friends OF the pastor at his home il
5 Westwood, thus demonstrating how h,
. is appreciated and respected at homi
and abroad. Rev. Winston has proven
a successful pastor of two churche
h adding large numbers, both by lette
q and baptism. We heartily commen,
the worthy example set by our broth
q er and invite the attention of some o
t our young men who claim they ar
,. called to preach and do but little o
q nothing to prove their calling excep
v to hang around our city churches wait
i. ing for a chance. Often we find ther
n leaders of dissension and strife. Man
4 kill themselves for life when the
/ might advance themselves and do tn
d people great good by going in the rr
raj districts and building up the caus
OF Christ andRthus prove themselvs
workmen that we need not be ashame
- Of
ID Young men this is your day. WI
hesitate, why turn aside? You hs
~ better heed the Macedonian Cry,
" the MISTER will come and crown a
t, other and you will be left to reap Il
tn reward OF the unfaithful servant.
no GENERAL PERSONAL BRGEFs.
- Mrs. Martha VESSEL an aged moth
o. in Israel was taken speechless abe
an two weeks ago, and has remained
every since at her sons residen
1922 Taylor st.
Rev. L. n, QuArles is yet very sicl