Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-15
Manchester Notes.

The services OF the different church
es were we'll attended on last Sunday.
The church-goiDg people turned out
fall to hear the Word explained.
At the First Baptist Church was the
annual calling of the roll Many have
been restored, few expelled, but
great Zig" number has failed to pay
their monthly dues.
At che Second Baptist Church, Raw
MeWillisms Il the Richmond Theo-
logical Seminary occupied the pulpit
at 1 O'Clock. He preached an excel
lent sermon, which was very effective
At night, the church was thronged to
hear the young divine preached on the
subject, "Tattlers" Rev. Davis has
been preaching series OF special SER
mons, but this one capped the climax
Those who failed TO hear him missed
rare treat.
Al the Zion Baptist Church, Rev.
Gordon Coleman, pastor, Rev. McWil-
Hams preached in the afternoon to an
attentive congregation.
Rev. Coleman has q very beautiful
plan for the erection of his new house
of worship. We wish him abundant
success.
Mrs. Robinetta Cogbill and her eld-
est daughter, Mr.. Roberta Cunning
ham, visited Petersburg on Friday of
last week to attend the funeral of Mrs.
Mary Mayo. She was the mUther-in-
gospel of Mrs. Cogbill.
Remember the '.tacky party" Mon.
day night at the First Church. It is o
real laughable entertainment.
The marriage Of Miss Frances Smith
| to Mr. Robert Clements took place OF
Thursday night, 9th instant at the res.
idencs of the bride. 14th and Hull
SITS. The ceremony was performed by
Rev Richard Graham. After the re
} ception the guests parted for Lheil
homes.
The following officers were installed
on last Monday night at Bethrar Lodg,
g u. o of Odd Fellows. by Most Ven
cradle Patriarch r. o King of Henrici
Lodge, No. 1894. Richmond. assisted b.
Worshipful Grand Master James H
Blackwell
Q Past Noble Father, N B. Howard
y Noble Father, Henry Jones; Past No
BILE Grand, Macon Robinson Eobl
g Grand, William A Munford; Vic
q Grand, Spencer w. Johnson; Worth,
: Treasurer. Richard Fowlkes; Perma
nent Secretary, Cornelius H Munford
d Elected Secretary. Jemes w. Tui ner
t A Joseph Brooks; Warden, John
s Hall; Guardian, Fletcher Jackson
l. Conductor, Edwsrd Parham RICH
Supporter to Noble Grand, Samus
e Bailey Left Supporter. William Ea
J. mons Right Supporter to Vice Grand
n Henry Robinson; Left Supporter
h Maurice Harris
The annual report showed that tn
h lodge is progressing; having quite q
excellent bank account ~ well as a
' intelligent and loving bard of broth
st ers The lodge has decided to agai
enter the contest for the Past Mob
y Fathers jewel at the next bsxaa
ge supporting their Worthy Treasurer
i, Richard Fowlkes.
Mr.. Joseph Darlington is sick
g 18th street, threatened with pneumC
81 mia
The January appropriation for Il
a Southern Railway shops being som,
e. what limited the shops are now worl
h. ing only eight hours q day, until fu
Their orders.
a Mr.. Miles Finney after q very seriol
le attack is improving
BIT Mrs. Nancy Gaines is also sick
st Cersleys street, Newtown.
The Peoples Sheltering Arms ASS
citation is forging ahead. meeting
obligations satisfactory to all. Mr..
At f Harris sucoeeds Mrs. Alma
o. Holmes as clerk in the office.