Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-02-19
FROM THE WEST END.
General Religious News.
FROM HOME AND
ABROAD.
Good Things in stOre-The Hand of
Death Personals.

Ueatu O66u- 6ISOQAlS.
Sunday, the 9Th inst was day
beamed forth exceedingly brilliant
and the people were out in large num-
bers in grand style and almost every
conceivable shape and fashion. The
air was Just bracing enough TO make
one step ell site and nimble Most of
our churches and Sunday Schools
were crowded to over fl wv Many we've
out TO attend the funeral OF dear ont
gone before.
Atthe 9th Baptist Church, the fun
erai of Miss Williana Brown took
u ace at II 80. and was attended by
large number OF relatives and friends.
She was q faithful member OF the Fifth
Church and Sunday School. The Bible
class OF which she was \ member PASS
ed and read 10 both the school and
church suitable resolutions in respect
to the memory II their associate and
member. She confessed faith in Christ
Just one year from the date OF her fun
eral The pastor, Rev. III. Powell
preached very sympathetic and in
siructive sermon dwelling largely up
on the smiable qualities and beautiful
life and character Of the deceased
At 3 2. NJ. the pas or preached Ivy re-
quest from Matthew 2l:l2-l3. Sub
ject "Christ Cleansing the Temple."
The general verdict OF the people is
that it was the grandest and most con-
vincing effort OF the pastor for some
time. This is compliment worthy OF
note.
At o'clock, the polished and schol-
arly Rev. J. w. Kirby preached from
Acts 6:3 and LIST Timothy 2:S-l3; SUBJ
iect Qualifications and Duty o Dea-
cons" The discourse WAS able, clear,
eloquent and effective. AS the divine
warmed up TO the subject matter, he
scattered sledge hammerlike blows
both right and left, spsring neither II
Sreen nor the ripe. AS the hYpocrites
would witch and fall back, the old
saints would cry out in loud Amen.
On deacons who carry two faces, hypo-
critical. drunken descOus, those with
two wives, a lying. deeeitful deacon.
was not left feathers enough TO hide
their Leopardlike spotted carcass. The
wretchedness OF the homes aud dis
resSed mothers and children was held
Up 20 view, and pictured out the re-
suit Of such men.
The rumor that is aflOat that the 5th
Church cOntemplates removing num-
her OF her deGc0ns is not true. The
church has only five deacons in regular
order, and we venture 10 say that the
fidence aud respect for them
Lookout for the big time st the Fifth
Baptist Church on the 4th Thursday
night in this month. A JOINT effort viii
be made by prominent ministers OF the
city and other distinguished friends,
male and female To assist the Fifth
Baptist Church in her struggle. See
this paper for program.
At the Second Baptist Church at $3.50
o'clock, the funeral OF Mrs. Mary A.
johnson took place, attended by her
husband. two sons, one daughter and q
host Of relatives and friends. The
church was packed to its utmost capa-
city with persons from all parts Of this
city and Manchester 20 do honor TO q
fallen mother in Israel. who had walk
ed before them spOtless as member
of the church for over so years She
was truly beloved and respected by al
who knew her. The pastor, Rev. Il. ID
Lewis preached a most eloquent SER
non from the text Rev l4:lS.
The marriage of Mr.. r. II. Mayo and
Miss Florence Bradford took place or
January 18th at the residence OF che
bride, near Riovisto, Henrico County
at IL O'Clock. They left on the /.
o'clock train on bridal tour TO visit
the father OF the groom in PowhataI
County. where they we're Toasted
wined and dined upon the very bes
luxurious OF the season. They wer.
the happy recipient OF many presents
and kindest consideration of all. Ths
groom and friends greatly enjoyed The
sport of hunting abundant game. Me-
Mayo is business man and very popu
lar among his friends. The couple vii
reside on Richie near Taylor ST. Gu
best wishes that their pathway of lif
will ever be smooth.
PERSONALS.
Miss Maggie Davis OF Philadelphia
arrived IN the city last week visiting
her friend, Mrs E r. Moss, 1928 Tay
lOr St.
We hope Mrs. E f johnson wi
pardon us for our absent mindednes
in rot saying "Mrs." in our last week
notes We know sou are the bette
half, for AIR told US it was tin
Mr.. 5 G. Woodbridge is from Wi
mington. Delaware and not Washing
Mr.. !. g. Woodbridge, the vel
known Baritone SolOist and Comedis
of Wilmington. Delaware who has bee
in this city several weeks visiting n
parents, NJ and Mrs. B Z Woo
bridge of 215 " Chaffin ST., was 70.
ally entertained by his cousins, NJ
and Mrs C. g. Woodbridge last Thur
day evening. February 3rd at the
residence in Fulton. The parlor WI
nicely decorated with flowers AT
plants. The Magnolia MGndo lin ar
Guitar Club furnished music for Il
occasion.
The table was grandly decorate
with flowers. ferns and shaded lamp
The menu was of the very best. consi
ting OF Blue Points, COnsomme> Sou
Rock Fish. Tartar Sauce, Fillet
Beef with Mushrooms, Potato BOulet
MaccarOni. Sweetbreed with Pea
Frozen Tom and Jerry, Roast 1urke
Cranberry Sauce and Duck, Chan
payne and Sherry Wines. Oyster Pa
ee. Lettuce and sliced Tomatoes
Ia Royal dressing, Ice cream, assort
Cakes, Sailed almonds, olives, pick Il
cheese, brandy, claret punch, COTE
cigars
During the evening Mr. S G.. Voc
drige sang several OF his choice sele
lions in great style to the approval
all present He also Kept them in
continual laugh all the evening wi
witty ard funny wings. Amo
those present were Mrs Hannah FL
rows Of New York, Miss Alice Cart
of Nav York, Miss Alice Carter
Washington, ID. q Mr.. j. w. Hunt
of Bos5On, Mass, Mr.. $. G WO
bridge Of Wilmington, Delaware a
several others. Mr. Woodbridge n
leave about the Dist for his home.
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