Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-08
FROM The WEST END.
The ANNIVERSARY EX-
ERCISES AT EBENE-
FER,
Good Sermons in all Our
Churches.
MOB REIGNS SUPREME
People Disgusted-False Re-
ports Thrown Broadcast.

ports L 0IOWu OIOdQ-CaSI.
INFORMATION FOR THE PEOPLE.
The 1I:30 o'clock services last SUM-
day at the Ebeuezer Baptist Church
will long be remembered by those
present For % years of long and
faithful service Rev. Richard Wells
has stood before that people and pre-
sented them to the throne of merci-
full God without a spot upon the hem
of his garment The church was
crowded aud large number OF COM
municants from other churches were
present-msny notable persons among
them. The hymns were of the choicest
selections and cb-nted to the delight
OF all.
There was large variety of palms,
ferns and other ported plants in front
OF the rostrum and beautiful and Sc
lect variety of the most charming cut
| flowers and small plants. At II :45
o'clock. the main auditorium was
| crowded and every face seemed to
" ear smile OF q gracious welcome
and browning Denedietion TO the pas
| tor, who had served the church aud
congre CATION for over % years.
| At II O'Clock sharp the servant of
the Most High God came forth with
his usual and becoming modesty. and
in few words, which commanded the
closest attention, presented to the
large audience whose sea Of charming
faces was now united upon him, the
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been previously chosen to preach on
the occasion. DR.. Grandson took his
text from Rev. 3 ~ Subject, Human
struggle 10 life" After few prslimi-
nary remarks the Doctor presented the
outline OF bis discourse, which seemed
to close in the attention Of every per-
son of the large audience upon him
and the subject. His word-picture Of
the divine will and the human struggle
to go forth as q superior being, and
make himself felt as the creation and
servant of the Most High God, was in
deed graphic and Of the Hottest senti-
ment. His thoughts were profound
at times aud of the most logical and
electrifying reasoning. The sermon
was one OF great power and truly edi-
/ flying to all present.
At 3 so. the Rev. DR.. ]. w. Kirby
filed the desk. This brilliant orator
captured his large audience the very
moment he was presented and after n
few complimentary remarks, preached
gifted and truly eloquent discourse.
His diction was beautiful, his language
chaste, lofty and polished.
/ At s 80, one Of the faithful wheel
horses was in harness IN the person of
Rev. w. ii. White. This divine is one
. Of the favorite sons of this prosperous
and successful church. He fed the
/. flock with choice and rich food from
the good Masters table to the glory
. and qualification OF his vast sea OF at
, ientive hearers.
At the close the unanimous chorus
, went up to the Father of Love, "God
bless brother Wells" God bless him.
May he live long to defend the cause.
. At the Second Baptist Church there
. we're excellent services during the en-.
! tire day. Rev. q. d. Lewis, d. d
gave his people some wholesome and
; edifying instructions which were lis.
tened TO in the most earnest and at.
. tentive manner. The Sunday Schoo
! was reported to be of unusual interest
: The officers and teachers seemed fully
alive to their work and the pupils seen
D ed earnestly interested and bent OF
| | getting all the instructions possible.
At the Fifth Baptist Church Their.
was much interest manifested in boil
the Sunday School and church, though
4 owing to the inclement weather, al
were lutte tardy.
r At the devotional exercises, the pas
4 tor, Rev. ii. Powell preached a stirrin,
z and strong sermon. $3.50, the forme
! pastor, Rev. John p. Clark filled tn,
= pulpit in a very acceptable manner
and gave his hearers q forclble, PLAIN
a good sermon, which all seemed {,
4 highly appreciate. Rev. J. II. Turne
preaehed at 8: 80. The sermon wa
a we'll received.
: Rev. George E. Johnson spoke 70
y his people at River View Bapt. Churcl
o At the morning service the Fire Sid
O School had charge and all who attend
a ed were greatly benefited.
! On Monday, Sd inst, the funeral O
q Mr.. Lee Carrlngton took place at Rive
d View Church, Rev. George E. Johnso
Is pastor, officiating. Mr.. Carringto
e died on Saturday with the lock LAY
il from the effects OF having stuck q ma
in his foot week previous to hi
d death. He was an industrious, steady
a hard working man, and much respect
ed by those who knew him.
TIDTNes FROM HENRIco.
le A few miles from the city on branc
of the Broad st. Road is situated tn
Good HopewilI Baptist Church, in
shickly settled neIghborhood. Th
people have a nice house of worship
On last Sunday they held q reguls
a called church meeting for the purpoE
le of calling q pastor to serve then
There was full membership presen
/, all claiming to have prayerfully cor
a sidered the matter, and unanimou
ID call was extended to Rev. Philip Wiz
rs ston TO serve them as their pastor,
I'd The new pastor will baptize at til
o. Pilgrims Journeying Baptist Churc
on the Sd Sunday in this month.
Our country cousins are noted for
plenty of fred chick ems aud other lux
ries of the country. All who go wi
enjoy an abundance. The baptizin