Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-05
WEST END NOTES.
SHE FOOLED HERSELF.
Many Things Old and New.
MANY sIUK.-IN THE CHURCHES
Stray Shots of All Sorts.

lt use to be said OF old that mother
goose was ashamed to snow during the
day but from the way she scratched the
heeky feathers over mother earth last
Tuesday, shows she has either lost her
shame or never had any.
Our churches were well attended last
Sunday largely by anxious seekers Rf-
ter spirited food.
At the Second Baptist Church Rev
Mrs. Vigal in the afternoon preached
to crowded house. She received a
good collection.
AT the 9th Church Rev. Reid preach
ed at al 80 o'clock. The sermon was
= close. we'll delivered and appreciat-
ed. The pastor preached two
very powerful and instructive sermons
At the Ebenezer the pastor preach
ed at IL 80 to large audience which
seemed greatly interested in the elo-
Quent discourse.
At the Galilee Church, Rev. Smith
hlled his pulpit, preaching very accep-
tably TO all.
The services at the River View was
made especially inters sting by the
presence of several visiting brethren
from the EbenezeI.
ON THE SICK LIST,
Miss PhiIlIas Jasper has been contin-
ed at her home, Harvey and Cary SITS.
Mrs. Ida Cowan is very sick at her
residence. 1909 Chaffin st.
Notwithstanding the chilly winds
and big snow storm, K +. Johnson of
1917 Beverly Street, is getting on nice
~. 1t is fine boy, three weeks old.
Add little more to your grocery bill.
Mr.. johnson.
A few mornings ago while inquest of
news we met very spry stylish widow
After greetings we asked her, how was
it that cupid had not succeeded in
catching her during his recent harvest.
She replied, 'Oh am not in a hurry
but just let me tell you / was invited
to grand supper few nights ago and
had engagements with two gentlemen
and was trying to get away from one
before the other came and lost them
both and had to 60 alone"
What next we as? ked
Just write me up il be guilty OF
such trick again, for 1 fear 1 have
lost both"
Better be true and stick to one for
the boys are hard to catch. She just
fooled herself.
That young fellow must have just
gotten his overcoat from the pawnsnoI
Tor while in church he deliberately
arose and stood out in the aisle last
Sunday during services and his dar-
ling girl took plenty Of time and helped
his coat on and both walked out cast
ing sheepish grin at others as they
made for the door. Shame on you
young man.
MIR. James Ferguson, the father OF
superintendent William e Ferguson
got his arm broken by fall. He is I'M
proving nicely.
Gentlemen line up Mr.. o. ii. Russell
will be the next Postmaster. All the
same Mr.. John Mitchell is slated for
good position. Watch the signs OF
tl Q time, be true, firm and wait.
SIR. John Cosby a member OF the
Sunday Union Board and 5th Church
choir was taken quite sick this week
Ne hope for him and all the sick q
speedy recovery.
Prof. q. e.. Williams will sing at 9Th
Church Sunday, February 9Th. at s
O'Clock. At the same time the pastor
will preach by request a sermon on the
Qualification and Duty of Deacons -
| Crswd the church and learn the quail
| fications o man should possess before
you vote for him Monday night next
Mas Edmonia Anderson is very en-
thusiastic over the Court of Calanthe
of which she is q member, and speaks
in the highest praise OF Deputy Grand
Worthy Counsellor, Mrs. Sylvia
Mitchell. Miss Anderson is an enthus-
iastic Church worker and for any
laudible cause. Meet her at Mrs
Florence Jaspers next Tuesday night.
AJAX