Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1898-10-01

Our churches and Sabbath Shoots
were well attended on last sunday.
At the Fourth Baptist Church in the
morning, Rev. Payne preached STIR
ring sermon. In the afternoon the
Messiah Beneficial Association turned
cut and celebrated their ninth ami
versary- IL numbers in membership
about 90. We must Civ honor to
whom honor is due, therefore we can
not hSlp confessing that the Messiah
Association in looks and in deeds stand
among the highest in this city. Servi-
ces at night were good.
At the Fountain Baptist Church in
the morning, Rev. Williams with his
fame and eloquence lit up his pulpit.
In the afternoon, communion services
were held. AL who were present had
an enjoyable time. Night services
were good.
On the 2lst of September, 1898 at the
Lily of the Valley Hall, corner 3ist
anu p ST., the Rising Sons and Daugh-
tiers OF the Star OF Bethlehem witness
ed q glorious time. 1t was the night
of the installation of the officers Of said
lodge. The house was called to order
by first officer Ed. Fitzgerald. After
order had been obtained, the secreta-
ry, w. l.. Ransom, then read a letter
1 AA WhtCA hO kaNC q AObRn ohCtCu Vi Vic
Society's progress. In this letter was
shown that this lodge in the past year
had paid out for sickness more than
$l02 lore hundred and two dollars
and for death benefit more than $40.
Cone hundred and forty dollars), be-
side other incidental expenses.
After the letter had been read. Rev.
Jacob Turner, pastor of WCodside Bap-
list Church then begun his .oratoricsl
speech for the evening. Rev. Turner'S
subject was sharp and pointed, "A
Walk to Bethlehem"
| We feel safe in saying that the way in
which Rev. Turner handled his subject
could not be beatsn. After the Rev.
had given perfect satisfaction, the off
GERS lanes were then called in order
OF standing, viz: Eliza Dudley. Pres.
Eta Robinson, Vice. Preside nt; w. L.
Ransom, Secretary; Ed. Fitzgerald LIST.
officer; John Bright, End officer Gath
crime Dickerson, Moderator; Mamie
Levi, Chaplain, Emma Randolph
Chairman. The Rev. then extended
TO these respective officers the right
hand OF fellowship. We pray that
Gods benedictions may rest upon the
officers and members of the r. s. and
ID. Of s. of B.. and that as the presi-
dent, Mrs. Dudley has so nobly in lead
ing this order, may tcontinue 10 lead il
on to higher point in civilization and
prosperity.
Brother William Isaac johnson pray
ed the closing prayer. After benedic-
ton had been pronounced, the Rev.
was agreeably surprised by having
brought to him waiter ladened with
fruits and confectionaries. After ev-
cry person in the building was like
wise served. Everybody present seem
ed to have enjoyed themselves most
highly. At late hour the guest re-
turned home worn out with enjoy
mept. Remember that this lodge
stands ready to receive any gentleman
or lady whose Recommendation is moi
contrary to the constitution.
On Monday night, September 20, 'e8
Mr.. isaac Fountain Brown departed
this life to world unknown to as Hi
funeral took place from the 4th Bap
fist Church Wednesday evening. Dis
was member of said church and
m amber of the choir of said church, al
so Of the Sunday School. The deceased
once filled the position as secretary o
Sunday School. He was q member o
the 1. D. st. Luke, St Joseph Council
NO. LA. He was beloved by man,
friends, especially in his church an'
his community. He lived quiet chris
tisn life. His path was one that shoult
be trodden by all mankind. He leave
grandmother, mother, father-in-law
three sisters, many relatives and hos
of friends to mourn their loss.
We learn that the marriage OF Mis-
Sarah Hewlett to Mr.. James Chstma