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Page Four THE NEW BERN MIRROR, NEW BERN, N. C. Friday, August 28, 1959 THE NEW BERN MIRROR Published Every Friday at 111 Kins Street, New Bern, N. C., by the Soie Owner j. GASKiLL McDaniel Editor and Publisher SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $2.50 Six Months $1.25 Entered as secend-clats mail at New Bern April 4,1958, under the act of March 3, 1879. FOR POSTERITY Some of our modern discoveries and inventions have done little for our peace of mind and our happiness. Much to the contrary, they have made us apprehensive if not downright fearful. This holds true especially in the military field, where it is frankly predicted that every nation large and small will eventually have a ready supply of the deadliest missiles yet perfected. However, there really are a few things that have brought improvement to our era. One invention that qualifies in this respect is the tape recorder. It isn’t always utilized to good advantage, or even employed in an ethical manner, but from the standpoint of preserving history the device is of value beyond compare. At relatively low cost it is now possible to permanently record the actual voices of those who speak on epic occasions, as well as the other sounds attendant to these unforgettable moments. There is nothing complex about the operation of a tape recorder. A child can make it function as easily as an adult can, and it is light enough to be transported on foot without difficulty. The invention isn’t new, of course, but not until recently has its worth for historical purposes been fully recognized. From here on out you may be sure that files will be kept on all major events, as well as events that could hardly be regarded as important or significant. It’s too bad that we can’t turn back the clock and put on tape such things as Lincoln’s Gettysburg address, Patrick Henry’s “Liberty or Death” speech, and George Washington’s farewell oration. To go back even further, think how momentous it would be to hear Christ preach His sermon on the mount, and Moses speak to, the Jews as he brought to them the Ten Command ments handed down by God. Wishful thinking such as this may seem pretty ridic ulous, but science tells us that every sound ever made still exists. If this is indeed a scientific fact, then the songs the angels sang over a Bethlehem stable are still a part of the space around our globe. It would be utterly fantastic to assume that man in his increasing knowledge will someday figure out a way to isolate and reclaim sounds from the past. But who among us, a few years ago, expected satelites manufactured by human hands to be whizzing over our heads? Getting a little closer home, it would be intriguing to have recorded on tape the comments of Baron de Graffenreid when he landed at the junction of the Neuse and Trent, and decided to stop for a spell. And some New Bernians who are still wondering just what sort of a guy this Governor Tryon really was might get a true picture, if only a few tapes of his activities could have been made. Much of history, including New Bern’s publicized past, is saturated with legends that may not be accurate. Considering the fact that stories have passed from one person to another, and on down the line, change dractically within the distance of a city block, you can imagine what happens when they are passed along for generations. Putting the facts on tape, when and where they occur, and should give our children and grandchildren more accu rate history than the history we had to rely on. And because of its accuracy, the chances are it won’t be half so colorful. As for this business of reclaiming voices from the past, it could bring great repercussions right in your own household. Imagine how delighted a wife could be if she ensnared the en dearing words and glowing promises made years before by her now neglectful husband. Every time he grumbled, or complained about his lot, she could play the tape to remind him of the noose he stuck his head in during a carelessly romantic moment. Maybe science is getting too smart for its own britches. - \i’ Historical Gleanings —By— FRANCES B. CLAYPOOLE and ELIZABETH MOORE Tru-Tread Tire Co. U. S. TIRES Recapping & Vulcanizing 233 Craven Street ME 7-2417 Give Your Favorite Furniture a New Lease on Life. FREE ESTIMATES PICK-UP a DELIVERY Gray Upholstery Co. Dial ME 7-736S THE ESTATE OF LANCELOT GRAVES BERRY, ESQ., DECEASED, WITH JOHN HAWKS, ESQ. 1774, To a horse cart sold Mr. Berry, 215 0; 1775, Nov. 10, to John McKey for a gallon o£i rum, 7 4; 16 to 3 negroes assisting about Mr. Berry’s grave, 16 8; 18 to David Cauthorn, bricklayer, 115 0; to John Harrison for carting bricks, 0 11 0; 20, to a barrel of fish, 1 0 0; to William Saunders, Jun., for in viting people to Mr. Berry's fune ral, 0 5 0; Dec. 4, to John Green, clerk, fees, 10 0; 9, to William Pyott, in full, 012 10; 1776— Jan. 7, to Mr. John Sit- greaves for assisting in making out quarterly accounts, 5 0 0; 9, to ditto down in full for attendance, 18 15 8; to Mr. Neale for letters testamen tary, 16 8; to my expense going to consult Mr. Johnston respecting Mr, Berry’s affair, 7 5 0; Nov. 3, to Richard Caswell, Esq., public treasurer, the amount of duties received by Mr. Berry be tween the 1st of January and 26 of October, 1775, inclusive, 283 10 10; 1777— April 1, to Mr. William Even for services, 5 7 6; to Mr. Brice tor copies of account of sales, 1 12 0; July 9, to Anders Mack for mak ing clothes, 7 4 8; total, 339 17 10. 1775—Dec. 1,, by half fees on the Sloop INDUSTRY, TIMOTHY DOG- GETT, Master, 1 10 0; by ditto on the Sloop DOROTHY, John Smith, Master, 1 10 0; by a hat received agreeable to Mr. Berry’s desire, 2 0 0; 9, Cash, 2 16 0; Jan. 3, by ditto, 26 0 0; Sept. 24, by ditto of Mr. Thomas Sitgreaves, part of the mony by him collected for the sales of the personal estate of L. G. Berry, Esq., deceased, 30 0 0; Oct, 7, by ditto of ditto, 8 0 0; by ditto of Mr. Thos. Thomlinson the balance of an order on Mr. Graves in London, for sterling, 23 15 0; by ditto of Mr. Sitgreaves the balance by him collected on account of the vendue, 4 9 6%; 1777^—July 9, by ditto of Andrew Mack vendue account, 22 1111; 1778— Mar. 10, by ditto of Mr. Green vendue acct. with interest, 24 10 4; 17, by ditto of Mr. Stanly vendue acct. with interest, 51 5 1; 27, by ditto of John Ashe, Jun. Esq., 319 3 0; 30, by ditto of Mr. Nash vendue acct. with interest, 8 0 0; Apr. 4, by ditto of Mr. Ellis ven due account and duties on spirits, 42 19 4V4 ; by ditto of Robt. Burney Village Verses MEMORIES Sometimes I get to dreaming Of the days that used to be; I seem to see that gang of mine, And do I miss them—Gee! I’d like to go in swimming In that oft-remembered hole; And hear the fellows shout again “Gosh, ain’t the water cold!” We used to have good times, When we’d play and fuss and fight; It may seem sort of foolish But I long for them tonight. And though I know my idle thoughts Will have to be in vain; It seems I can’t help dreaming Of that boyhood gang again. . —JGMcD, vendue account with interest, 5 15- 11; 9, by Mr. Barrens vendue ac count with int., 17 1 4; total 591,7.6. 1777— Sept. 20, to Mr. Rumsey for rum and wine expended at Mr. Berry’s funeral, 3 7 0; 1778— Jan. 12, to Mr. Herbert for rum, 101; Feb. 21, to Mr. Cogdell for Ga zette and postage of letter, 19 2; Mar. 13, to Mr. John Green for black mode. 12 6 0; Apr. 4, to Mr. Ellis amount of his account, 22 2 1; 9, to the execu tors of Mr. Barron, 72 9 8; 13, to Mr. Good for bricks and lime and making Mr. Berry’s coffin, 9 0 4; 16, to James Davis, Esq., for blanks, 3 5 4; 27, to John Bryan, Esq., Commr. on vendue, 21 5 0; June 2, to John Bragg by Mr. Emery on order of the commission ers for keeping-the navigation in repair, half of year due the first of Sept,, 1775, 30 0 0; 9. to ditto the balance received by Mr. Berry dur ing his acting as collector of Port Beaufort, 12 6 0; to Legacy left me by Mr. Berry in his will, 100 0 0; total, 627 8 6; Commissions &c., 52- 14 6; total, 680 3 3; 1778—By cash of Mr. Leach ven due account etc., 20 10 8; Apr. 16, by ditto of Mr. Davis vendue account, 2 2 0; by ditto of Mr. Owen vendue acct. by Mr. Og den, 9 0 0; 27, by ditto of John Bry an, Esq., vendue account, 2 10 0; by VITA-VAR PAINTS at MITCHELL'S HARDWARE 315 S. Front ME 7-3100 Dance, Boys and Girls, Dance! Don't be a "Square"—get into orbit with the latest in Tap, Modern Jazz and Ballroom. Classes in Bop, Cha-Cha and Slow Dance. Reasonable rates and fun. CALL AAARGARET ROSE AT MELROSE 7-5225 Or Drop by Studio at 1313 Spencer Avenue Classes for Little Folks Also, Age 4 and Up CONSOLATION There is never a day so dreary But God can make it bright, And unto the soul that trusts Him, He giveth songs in the night. There is never a path so hidden. But God can lead the way. If we seek for the Spirit's guidance And patiently wait and pray. There is never a cross so heavy But the nail-scarred hands are there Outstretched in tender compassion The burden to help us bear. There is never a heart so broken. But the loving Lord can heal The heart that was pierced on Calvary Doth still for His loved ones feel. There is never a life so darkened. So hopeless and unblessed. But may be filled with the light of God And enter His promised rest. There is never a sin or sorrow. There is never a care or loss, But that we may bring to Jesus And leave at the foot of the cross. OETTINGER BROS., INC. Good Furniture for Good Homes my vendue account, 22 9 6; by bal ance due on note to Mr. Berry, 20- 0 0; total, 667 19 8; balance due John Hawks, 12 3 3; total, 680 3 3; Errors excepted New Bern, N. C., 16 June 1779. This account examined and ap proved by us as commissioners ap pointed by the Court. Andrew Blanchard, John Daly, William Tis dale. June Craven County Court, 1779. The account of John Hawks, execu tor of LANCELOT GRAVES BER RY, deceased, being returned by the committee was examined in open court, approved of and order ed to be filed. Christopher Neale, C.C. Many a man is misunderstood because there’s nothing in him worth studying. 'fj FOk £AC/f QTffek By Famous Name Makers Suzan Thomas Old Colony Lofties Jantzen Bobbie Brooks YOUR CENTER OF FINER FASHIONS If CENTER Downtown New Bern
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