Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-01-29
Manchester Notes.

The services at the several churches
on last Sunday were we'll attended.
Although the wind blew furious, it did
not stop the church-going people from
rallying 10 the cause.
At the First Baptist Church covenant
meeting was held in the morning at IL
O'Clock, and in the afternoon at 80
o'clock, communion services was held.
at night, preaching
At the Second Baptist Church at ! 4
O'Clock, the pulpit was filled by the
pastor. Rev. d w Davis. Rev. Abram
st lrkes filled the pulpit at the o'clock
services, preaching in his usual, pleas
ing manner.
At the Mount Zion Baptist Church,
Rev. Gordon Coleman preached at IL
o'clock and at the 8 O'Clock services.
The corner stone was laid by the Ma
sons Monday evening OF last week for
the erection of the new edifice on 22nd
street, between Hull and Bainbridge.
Rev. Coleman is forging ahead and his
members are rallying TO his support.
Build on brother, and as losIg as the
people continue 30 push you forward
your aim will be accomplished.
The "Tacky Party" was repeated on
last Monday night at the First Baptist
Church. The programme was very in
teresting.
Mrs Sarah Eggleston is very sick on
22ni st.
Mrs. Amelia Hickman of DIST street
visited her brother in Surry County
a few days ago. She had very enjoy
able time.
Mr.. John Baker, usher of the First
Church and a prominent member OF
the Odd Fellows. is in the swim-the
fight for the Past Noble Fathers Jewel
Brother Baker is very jubilant over the
fight and will use ever effort TO win the
friendly battle. The jewel is to bs
given away ct the bazaar which is &c
be held in Richmond.
We learn that the Episcopal Church
; under Rector Rev. Scott Wood, is do
ing well. He preached an able sermon
Sunday morning.
We would like for the pastors, o,
church-eIerks to send us notes of thei
services on Tuesday mornings, so as Il
enable us to give more accurate &C
count OF your doings. Local notes ma,
also be- sent US. big 2's" address i
1917 Hull St.
You young people who have an anx
ious desire to know music, instrument
al, will have good chance in short t.
learn it Mr.. @. Henri Jones will com
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will only cost you the small sum of 2
cents per week.
We are glad to note that Miss Lul
: Bland is improving rapidly.
Mr.. r. A. Turner, who has Oeen Il
the Virgins Hospital COR treatment o.
: the lower par. of the leg, has returne
home much improved, and seems a
jubilant as ever.
WONDERS
: Wonder where has the Alumni gone
: | We don't hear Of it now.
Wonder why don't the "young son
of rest" coma together and organize
club, to be known as the Lazy Boys?
Wonder why IS it he didn't MARI
that uptown girl?
9 Wonder why is it that local member
. of a certain church interfere with til
a deacons meetings? It shows that 20
= are pushing yourself where you are M
Il needed.
Wonder why did that gallant love
turn the school teacher down for ii
Wonder if "Name-Ree" will mari
this year, and "Name-Roe" folio
suit.
Wonder if tie superintendent Wis
% that county school teacher regular
5 now?
t; Wonder what has become of his Cur
"a berland people?
t. Wonder if the boys have ceas'
IS throwing of the robe of Single cusse
A. ness" and taking on that of "doubl
=, blessedness?