Richmond planet., 1910-04-02

Easter Sunday Is becoming more
and more interesting with the peo-
pie. Churches and societies are celc-
brating il as as anniversary Of the
resurrection OF our Blessed Saviour.
In most OF the churches special ser
vices are held. On Sunday the Fifth
Street Baptist Church had an enjoy
able day. At $50 o'clock, Supt. Prof.
B. II. Peytoh opened the Sunday
School. Owing to the absence of Miss
Annie Brown, the pianist, who was
out OF the city. Miss Irene Pollard
played the piano and Mr.. r. II.
duct that you can produce, your time
was cheerful and the music sweet.
The trio consisting OF Mrs. Marie
Barlette and Messrs. y. G.. Booker
and James Walls deserves great
credit for their sweet singing. Dea-
con Edward T. Black, superintendent
Mt. Tabor Baptist Sunday School. OF
Savannah, Ga, addressed the school.
He gave sound advice.
At 1880 o'clock church services
commenced. One had only 10 look
over the large congregation, and had
he ever been In Richmond on such a
Sunday before of late, he would have
known II was Easter. Everything was
In keeping with the occasion. Our
Pastor. Rev. DR.. w. r. Graham.
preached a genuine Easter sermon.
Subject. Witness OF the Resurrec-
ton" II was excellent and filled with
grand truths and noble sentiments. IL
was enjoyed by all present. The choir
sang some OF its choice haster mu-
sic. Miss Blanche Bullock delighted
the congregation with fine solo.
Al $3.50 O'Clock, the church as
sembled TO partake OF the commu-
Mon. Communion services are al
ways interesting; but, on Sunday IL
occurring on Easter made Il doubly
so. The Pastor conducted services.
the deacOns and officers, assisted.
During the serving of the elements.
different members OF the congrega-
ton would speak mutually cove
nanting with each other, under Di-
vine Guidance, to do more, and what
ever they could for the future pros
perity OF the church. There was an
unusual spiritual warmth at this
service. The prayers and hymns were
soul stirring, and cheerful. Union,
peace, pleasure and happiness, beam
ed upon the contenances OF all pres
ent. One by one the members are fall
ing in line for battle. step by step,
they are steadily marching to the
front sewing seeds OF kindness, and
emitting charitable sunshine. At
night the days services were closed
by fine sermon from Rev. w. H
Watkins. IL was well received and
highly complimented. Rev. Watkins
has improved wonderfully within
the last few months. A bright future,
we trust, will crown his efforts with
much success.
Last Wednesday night the prayer
service was conducted by Deacon
John Cooke. IL was fine. Our Pastor.
Rev. DR.. w. f. Graham was at the
Fourth Baptist Church, where he
preached a powerful sermon. Sub
ject. mo Cross, No Crown" This
service was held under the auspices
of the Puritan Club, OF the Fourth
Baptist Church. Mrs. Cordelia Flem-
ing, Pres, Miss Lula Willis. Sec.
and Miss Julia Young, Treas, and
the Deacons Club OF the Fifth Street
Baptist Church. 4 large congregation
Was present. A good collection was
raised, which was divided between
the clubs of the two churches. In the
near future. Rev. Dr. Evans Payne
will preach at the Fifth Street Bap-
tist Church, for one Of the clubs of
said church, and one of the clubs OF
the Fourth Baptist Church Date will
be given later. Let every member
of the Fifth Street Baptist Church
attend these prayer services next
Wednesday night.
The 3. Y. p. u. is doing well. Pres.
John W. Howard is highly elated
over the success. All are invited out
next Friday night. Exercises com
mence at 8 O'Clock. Be on time.
Rev. DR.. G.. B. Howard, Pastor OF
Gilheld Baptist Church, Petersburg.
Va, Will preach a special sermon to
women at Fifth Street BAPTIST
Sunday at $3.50 O'Clock. All
women are vinvited. Be on time. Let
The men come as witnesses.
The Old Folks Concert was indeed
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