Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-09-17
CHURCH HILL EASTERN BR6EzEs


Oar churches on last Sunday were
we'll attended.
Many visiting friends were in the
East End on last Sunday morning,
| among whom were r ~. Shaw OF Ja-
msica Island, Mr.. Morton from Dan
vile and Mr.. Winston from North Car
DINA. These were on hand at the Ash
Baptist Sunday School aud made few
| remarks from which m any interesting
thoughts were gathered.
10 the morning at the Fourth Bsp-
tist Church, Raw. Shaw OF Jamaica
preach ID an interesting sermon, after
which a handsoms collection was tax
en- aud given Tor the purpose OF
helping ito build aBApsist Church ia
Jamaica.
In the afternoon, the funeral of Mrs.
Rosa Parker took place from the 4th
Baptist Church. Rsv. Thomas first
preacher q short sermon after which
Rev. Evans Payne delivered the fuu-
eral GRAFTON. Night services were
good.
The pulpit of tbs Fountain Baptist
Church was Occupied By a visiting
ministers who preashed powerful
sermon. At night the pulpit was oc-
cupied by Rev. w. II. Harris who with
his fams and orasorical eloquence held
the audianes spsll-bound.
Last Monday wasa big day with tbs
lilies" The Lily Of the Valley Asso-
citation No L, OF Church Hill celebrated
its annual on last Monday. The Grand
parade which took place on Monday az
ternoon were composed of the follow
ing cl IBIS: Lily of the Valley Associa-
tion OF Church Hill, No. /, The Young
Mems Rose OF SharOa Beneficial Club,
No. /, and the Dswdrops of the Lily
Club No. 1. After the Dewdrops had
bsen gathered by the Lilies, they went
to pluck the Roses of Sharon, which
they found had opened their blooms
awaiting the arrival or their compan-
ions. Thus the line of march started
from the hall of the Rose of Sharon on
short Z ST., out to Mschanicsville
Turnpike out to Venable, down to 18th
out to Main, up to Fad, out to Leigh
where the ranks were broken for q
while to give the men time for repose.
The homeward march was down Leigh
to 9th, out TO Broad, down 60 18Th, out
to Main, down to the Dewdrops' home
At night, the grand Annual Supper
took place from Rrice's New Hall from
8:l5 to 10:l5 p. M. Church Hill was
the scene of paradise. The -silve,
dust which was aroused by the tramp
ling feet of horses could be seen by
J Vic LCACCblOu OA bu6 Oh Inc car
e riages, while the rubber tires though
!. steadily moving made but little noise
, ! At about 1890 P. M.. all OF the guess
we're at the hall. 1t was about IL p.
NJ, when the sweet sounding music
\ was heard, and the ladies and gentle
. men began TO tip the light fantastic
1 toe across the floor.
Not all however, seemed to partici.
nate in the tripping of The toe baeau a.
I the parlors were filed with those who
seem to indulge in parlor games
There were some who preferred sitting
< quiet and engaged themselves in so
q cial conversations. Every one present
seemed to have enjoyed themselves il
: some way until the happy hour arrived
t This was at 2:20 when the Crane
r March to the first table took place
\ The table was ladened with meats o
q many kinds, fruits beyond discrimina
ton, while cocoa, cream etc., need no
4 to be mentioned. The appetite wa
unable to take in that which was cite.
! by the human eye At about 3:2O, tn
/ Grand March for the second table too
q place. We feel safe in saying that tn
second table was none below the com
parison of the first. This endsd abou
o P. M, when the guest began to tax
their departure h0meward. Worn on
with the trolics OF the night, they q
reached hons bstween the hours OF
and 6 al IN. rs..
Mr.. George w. Ransom, the fstht
s0fthe young w. L, Ransom, was in tn