Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1919-09-13
FAIsMVIIhE NEWS LITTER.
(Mrs. George Hughcs.)

mere OH LABOR Day was grand al
, fair. The parade was clean and
magnificent. The best ever seen, we
are told III Farmville. The Mayor
and the town officials reviewed the
parade from the post office steps
although the crowd was dense, We
have been informed by the officials
of the town that it was the most
orderly gathering OF people of any
color seen here. The conduct of our
people was perfect in every respect
The excellent music rendered by
the colored band from Petersburg.
added much to this occasion. Our
soldier boys were delighted and
praised us highly for the splendid
repast served at the armory We
also desire to give due credit to
those whom honor is due. Mr.. Il.
S Clark, our blacksmith, Prof. Au-
gustus Griggs, who delivered tho
eloquent address on that day and
Rev. j. II. Augustus, chairman Of the
finance committee, were the original
ors of this grand celebration.
These with the assistance of Rev.
Wiley, our chairman, and the various
committees worked necessarily and
made this affair Il splendid success.
Therefore we heartily thank them
and all who assisted in any way
The plans were drawn up by Prof.
Augustus Griggs for the occasion and
we're readily accepted by our people.
and carried out to the letter.
The amount raised for the ceIc-
bration was over $3O8.OO and Of this
amount Mrs. M. J. Augustus, tho
wife Of Rev. Augustus raised the
largest amount Of any individual.
bringing in. over $4,000. Others
bringing in crcditnblc amounts were
Mr.. Germafn Baker, Mrs. Annie May
Brown and Mrs. Pearl Madden. Thus
the race Is still rising and rs Prof
Griggs eloquently said in his address
twill soon greet the dawn Of per-
feet day"
Mr.. Philip Ward, chairman Of the
banquet committee and others Of the
committee, especially Mr.. Samuel
Watson and Mr.. Nathaniel G1.iggs,
deserve great credit.
The Mothers Council, of which
Mrs. Lula Coles is chairman appeared
to an advantage in the parade and
donated q doughnut and a flower at
cnch soldiers plate. The menu con-
sisted OF ham sandwiches, chicken,
potato salad, plain and fruit cake.
lelnOnaUc ana ice cream.
Rev. J. w. Wiley, chief marshal uf
the parade very bctittingly filled his
place. The Red Cross Society, tho
Red Cross Nursing Glass, consisting
Of five members, namely. Miss Jessie
Cousins, Miss Annie Reid, Mrs. Jean
nette Clarke, Miss Belle Jackson and
Mrs. Helen Hughes took part In the
parade and assisted at the banquet
NI,n col ON l,~
of Miss Cassandra Branch and played
their part in n commendable manner.
SERVICES AT BEULAH A. NJ. T..
The, services ut Beulah SUNDAY
vera spiritual and successful .flnan-
cially. Rev. Augustus discussed In
the morning from Exodus 1919
"And when see the blood I will
pass over you" After this spiritual
feast the pastor announced that
very distinguished lady was In our
midst. He then introduced to us
his mother, Mrs. Anna Augustus, who
IS stopping here with her son for n
few days. The pastors mother ex-
pressed herself as being glad to ba
in her sons Church and gave us some
very helpful remarks. after which
communion was served.
AT night we listened to another
lively Sermon from Philippians "A.
"Rejoice In the Lod Away; and again
I say. rejoice" This joyful sermon
made our hearts rejoice in the God
Of our salvation. "v.
We wish to announce to our men,
bers and friends also that our Fall
Rally will be on the fourth Sunday
in September, at which time we hope
to clear our Church from all indebt-
edness. We desire the assistance in
this important effort OF all members
and friends.
The funeral services OF Mrs. Salera
McKinsey, who died August 20. 1919
were held in the First Baptist Church
Tuesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock. con
ducted by the pastor, Rev. Wiley, as
sisted by various minister OF the city.
Before leaving the home prayer was
offered by Rev. Augustus, pastor Of
the A. M. E. Church. While the body
was being conveyed into the Church,
Miss Jessie Cousin played, "Flee As
a Bird to Yon Mountain"
The first hymn was announced and
read by Rev. Frank Ellis. The first
Scripture lesson was read by Rev
Nelson Jordan, Jr. The obituary
was read by Rev. Augustus Grigg
Prayer by Rev. Harvey. Mrs. Pear
Madden sang, CANCEL, Get My Man
sion Ready"
Rev. Wiley used as text Matthew
S:26. "And there was a great calm. )"
He dealt with the subject, showing
how Christian can realize that calm
even amid the trials Of this life. II
closed speaking of the great calm
there was in the deceased lifc-in IT,
hour of death.
Rev. Augustus then spoke of
meeting on being at the bedside of
the deceased on Friday, before the
change came that night. Rev. Griggs
spoke Of her in beautiful terms, hav-
ing known her from his boyhood.
While the casket was opened for
friends tn take last look tho oh dir