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The NEW BERN PUBLISHID WIIKLY IN THI MART OR ^RH NORTH VOLUME 12 NEW BERN, N. C., FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 27, 1970 NUMBER 48 It has been said that the Bap tists may not- sing well, but at least sing loud. Actually, they quite often produce quality to go along with the quantity, when they loosen up their vocal chords. Pass a church In any town, from the mountains to the sea, and you can tell by the con gregational singing whether It’s a bunch of Baptists doing right by an old familiar hymn, or some other denomination giving forth with considerably less fervor. Even so, we haven't encount ered any members of the flock in this generation who are as ex ceptionally audible as was the late “Blind" Johnson. Things have never been quite the same at New Bern's First Baptist church since he disappeared from the pews to join heaven's choir. - Johnson never saw a song book, from the cradle to the grave, and didn't need to. He knew every hymn by heart. With his head cocked to one side, like a hungry robin In early spring, he proclaimed his great faith through the medium of melody. No matter how much gusto the other worshipers per colated, his voice unintention ally dominated. Destined to walk throu^ darkness all his born days, he brightened the pathway for those who could see, with the sunshine of tils smile. It was a friendly and fearless smile, worn by a man who not only loved fellow mortals, but had faith In their goodness. We have no quarrel with those who proudly point to the First Baptist church as a sanctuary where President Harry S. Tru man once communed with God on a Sabbath morning. Not as long as we can pause passing by, and say, “This Is where Blind Jc^mson sang hls praise to the Good Lord above.'' **4i***4t* A sample Mirror survey re veals that New Bernlans over whelmingly prefer the rose as their favorite flower. This should surprise no one. A sim ilar poll, the world over,would produce the same result. However, even our Buds and Blossoms columnist, well In formed Mamie Miller, can hardly be expected to identify all 16,000 varieties. And per haps she doesn't know that in every land except Holland It's name is essentially the same, rose or rosa. The Dutch call it the “roos.” When Cleopatra baited her trap for Marc Antony, she had her slaves carpet the floor of the palace with roses. He prac tically swooned atthesi^t,and asked the stunning queen to make sure that a blanket of roses would be placed upon hls tomb. Which is why local florists, and flower shops everywhere, owe Marc a debt of gratitude. In death, as In life, h? wanted to be associated with beautiful blossoms, and more than any one else he sold fellow mortals on the use of flowers In con nection with funerals. Credit for popularizing roses doesn't go toCleopatra, but an other gal of boudoir fame, Na poleon's Empress Josephine. She cultivated 250 varieties In her garden, and produced (Continued oh Page 8) ib^nt>mrapni (Sountg |lutiUf Ctbram WELL CHAPERONED — Students enjoying recent warm days at the University of North Caroiina don’t mind having Siient Sam around. That’s the affection ate name they’ve given the Confederate monument on what many consider to be the prettiest coilege campus in America. Chrpei Hiii is loveiy at any time of the year, but never more charming than in spring. Trees that have stood the rigors of stiii another win ter array themseives in new foiiage, to sheiter shaded-, walks where early flowers lift their heads to the friendly sun. This was Tom Wolfe’s Carolina, no less cherished by those who came before him, and those who have since spent memorable moments there. A student from New Bern said it ail when he admitted, "I’d like to stay here forever.’’
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