Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-07-20
ROANOKE. NEWS

lovers and friends assembled Ii! tho
passenger station to witness tho en-
training OF tho 3ularcd selected mcr
from Roanoke aud ether points for
Camp Ice, Va. i'll obedience to the
order of the Chief Magistrate Of the
United States in defense and protec-
ton Of our country's cause. The
young men were in good cheer. All
seemed conscious of the fact that
the cause is just. May God bless and
save this nation.--M. S.
Monday, July 18th marked another
mile-post in the career and life Of
Rev. George G. Taylor, ID. d. At
$50 very distinguished guest was
assembled in the parsonage Of the
A. M. l.. Church, 115 Seventh avenue
n. w. Rev. l.. Il. Downing and wife,
pastor of the Fifth Avenue Prcsby-
terrain Church, Rev. e. E. Kicks, Of
the First Baptist Church and many
friends Of Rev. Taylor participated
in beautiful and palatial birthday
party, given in honor Of Rev. raylor.
Everything was tasty and the commit
tee who managed the affair did it
with tho most artistic neatness. The
whole affair was very unique. After
all had been served sumptuously,
Brother Green Penn was asked to call
on the Rev e. e. Kicks to say a toast
to the occasion and he responded III
the most classic manner as he alone
can. At this time it was made known
tho intention OF DR.. Kicks to depart
from our midst and tho First Baptist
Church in tho near future to call
to New Jersey. All regret much to
lose this polished, minister from the
city, church and community
Mrs. Jack Cabell, 129-A Seventh
avenue, n. w. and sister spent the
week end in Norfolk and returned
home Sunday evening having had Il
very pleasant week on the seashore.
They were much refreshed by their
trip.
The funeral services OF Mrs. Mary e.
Lawsofi, who died July 10, at Peters
burg, Va. took place from the First
Baptist Church, Of which she was an
exemplary and faithful member, Sun
day evening, July If at three o'clock.
- She was member Of the Independent
Order of st. Lukcs, a church worker
of noble qualities and an ideal exam
pic OF young wOmanhOod. Society
has lost Il noble member, tho church
Il real supporter, the husband a low
ing and aifcctionate wife, whose place
can never be filled. She lived for
husband and home and was always
very pleasant when callers were to
her home, 127 Seventh avenue, N. w.
The husband, Sir Knight Granbury
Lawson spared no pains in doing the
bit of honor due this noble wife,
while she lived and when the inovi-
table came he played the part of Il
noble knight. The beautiful white
caskct in which the remains laid, was
covered with fragrant floral designs
from tho Order OF which she was a
faithful and devout member, demand
ing the respect Of all who knew her.
The various, organizations were
out in full together with the members
OF tho various churches to pay their
last tribute OF respect to the memory
Of Sister Lawson. Rev. 10. &c. Kicks
enlogized the life OF this Christian
woman from st. Luke 23:46, "Father
into Thy hands I commend My spirit.
And having said thus He gave up the
ghost" He urged with patience and
persuasion those of his hearcs pres
ent who had not put heir case III
Gods hand to do so without further
delay and none could have returned
to their homes without carrying the
lesson taught by this wonderful
preacher. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Wilson Thomas OF Vinton. BY
request OF the family Mrs. Lucy
Stratton, the sweet soloist of the
First Baptist choir sang, ,"On That
Happy Golden Shore, Where Well
Meet to Part No More" while Mrs.
Kate II. Boland presided at the organ.
Mr.. w. +. Hughes had tho funeral
In charge.
The remains were solemnly laid to
rest under ashower of flowers in the
First Baptist Cemetery. while we feel
cfnl
peacefully to that rest that remaineth
to the people of God.
Mrs. Mahalia Banks, 61S Fairfax
avenue, N. w has been seriously i'll
but at this writing Is much improved
Mrs. Annie Smith, 401 Fourth ST.,
N. e. was called to the bedside Of her
brother, Rev. Walter Price, Of Kellon,
w. Va. His end came before her
arrival. He left very encouraging
testimony to all who will come that
way in that he was perfectly con-
scious Of the approaching end and
when wife and children began to
weep he said, eco and pray" He
had been seventeen years Christian
and was thirty-three years of age.
He had been preaching six years.
lie died June and leaves to mourn
their loss, three sisters, two brothers
children and a host of friends. He
was loved by all who knew him.
Mrs. Fannie Minice, 525 Tenth
avenue, N. e. left the city July for
twelve days visit to her sister, TAX
ing with her Master Roy Minice. She
reports having enjoyed the most de-
lightful trip OF her life. She returned
Sunday, July IA much refreshed by
her trip and looking fine.
Mrs. Lula Beale, of Winston-Salem
N. c. visited Mrs. Vinie Clayton, 200
Sixth avenue, N. w. and spent nine
days in the city. She reports having
had very pleasant stay at the home
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Clayton.
Mrs. j. #. Thompson, 515 Mellow
ell avenue, N. w. returned from Co.
lumbus, O. where she spent a. very
pleasant Fourth OF July. She ar
rived home Tuesday. While there
she visited Mrs. Charles Campbell.