Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1899-08-19
FROM THE WEST END.
RELIGIOUS ITEMS.
Things Heard And Seen.
TALKATIVE WOMEN.
Great Slaughter of Chickens.
RELIGIOUS ITEMS.
'hings Heard And Seen.
TALKATIVE WOMEN.

Mrs. Toles, late Missionary to Africa
spoke Co small audience at Fifth
Church last Sunday afternoon. She
had much tell OF her own condition
and suffering in Africa, aud yet many
or cur pastors and preaohers are wag-
ing war among themselves and the
denomination in general, hundreds,
yes. Thousands OF dollars are coIiocted
from the people and paid TO the rail-
roads for travelling expenses going TO
the unnecessary large number OF con-
ventions and sssoeiations. Many of
them the result OF jealousy and ambi-
tious Office seekers, which causes the
people at home TO suffer aud thousandn
of souls IN Africa to die before thew
even hear that Jesus Christ died TO re-
deem them; but we shall net despair
OF hope for God will surely raise no
leaders and people that win serve
Him.
At the 2nd Baptist Church last sun-
day I'VE persons were bsPtizsd and at
Z. M, large congregation partook
OF ths Lords supper &C which time the
pastor announced the election OF four.
new deacons and several trustees. We
ars pleased to note that the young
men were given . good hhcw in both OF
these honorable p0sItiCAs-thus paving
the way for the future church.
The foundation for the organizatiou
OF the Twelve Tribes OF Israel in the
Church was also announced by th
pastor and all the members were ask
ed Co become volunteer members ofIthe
different tribee--A Close cooperation
for more effective work.
The pastor of Fifth Baptist Church
preached warm sermon TO his people
last Sunday morning 30 q fair congre-
cation. The Sunday School wac ont in
full.
The @. NE. Mission OF Chaffia ST.
is holding very attractive services each
Sunday. The Sisters say 'it you want
good ice-creAm and zeal candy, best
vals." Such talk as that makes Rev.
Paul Ballou smile all over.
We heard that the huoksters aud
grocery men did q thriving business
last Monday in selling choice meats
and chickens. As to chickens, the dear
mothers just slaughtered them. All
for the Is wagon loads of little folks
and big folks on the bsh Baptist Sum
day School picnic Tuesday, but owing
to steady rain from early morning
until noon it was postponed. But, Oh,
how kind the little ones have been to
Mamma for the past few days SO they
could enjoy the goodies.
We have often heard that when q
weman puts her talking machine in
running order and gets right down to
work in lead earnest, sac can beat
any ten men on record. We came
across three in the lsst few days (that
live somewhere near Gospel HilI'
wherever that is) that can knock out
ten men before their talkative organs
get in working order, after that the 80
N en- won't stand . ghost OF a show.
They want to know, what will be
done with brother - -" We don't
know, but he is in the Lords hands
and for fear OF being talked to death
before he tiaishes Ithe Lords work, he
will keep ia the middle of the road.
One thing we do know they are caus-
ing certain preacher to appear very
radiculcus; but what the end will be,
time alone can tell. Let your tongue
rest.
1t is earnestly requested that all
members of the X. OF P. Club which
meets at 90l William Street, Rev. Paul
BAllou, president, will attend meetings
next Tuesday and Wednesday nights,
business of Importance to prepare for
work next month.
''Magno." we were in the western
part Of your territory this week and
we heard some OF the dear sistens"
and brethren talk, Things are getting
on the tiptoe, we shall at our earliest
convenience write you an open person
al letter. She said she would certain
~ like to know you and how you find
out so much.
As for us, we are promised warm
reception il they can find as. She
courts the other girl now that took
her best fellow. So loving 10 they
seem. but, the cut Of those eyes tells
wonders.
TIE 5sh Baptist Sunday School has
reelected all of her old ofiee.s =hich
have served them so acceptAbly for the
last term-some for several years Su-
srintendent Moses g. Lewis has q
good school working in harmony.
The River View Baptist Church has
removed the old building on the back
part OK their lot preparatory to build
ing their new chapel, which when
completed Will be q neat weather
boarded structure with q sealing Ga
pseity OF several hundred.
We heard she got drenchinR vet and
so did he, end he had to tote his
wheel, but they parted in peace. Love
is the tle taat binds. Try again. NE
too"
"Oh, mamma, did not enjoy the
service this morning ct church, !" said 4
little year old girl 10 her mother ON