THEIR SILVER
WEDDING
By EDNA BURKE
The Hev. Mr. Brooks wes beloved by
bis congregation; his wife was an es
timable lady who was of great assist-
nee to bar husband in bis efforts to
help the poor. The Brooks children-
some of them grown were well behav
ed. and no member of the congrejra
tton had ft fault to find with any one
01 them.
Mr. and Mrs. Brooks had been mar
tied the day Mr. Brooks entered upon
his pastorate of the First church.
Consequently the anniversaries of both
the wedding and his engagement as
pastor were coincident When be en
tered upon the twenty-fifth year of his
ministry, so great was the affection of
bis congregation that they decided to
give him a handsome silver wedding.
One year of the twenty-Ore remained
and measures for the celebration began
to be talked over.
One morning Miss Tatler, seed forty
seven, called upon Mrs. Prime oaten
fttbly for the purpose of asking for a
donation of old clothes for a mission
ary box she was abbot to send to In
dia, but really as a beglnnlng-a wedge
in an effo't she bod decided upon to
displace Mr. Brooks from tbe pastorate
of the church and put In a candidate
of her own. Considering tbe good
man's faithful service, the reverence it
Which be was held by his parishioners
and his intellectual endowments. It
must be confessed that Miss Tatter's
effort did not give promise of success
"By tbe by, Mrs. Prime," she said,
"have yon noticed bow deaf Mr. Brooks
Is becoming?"
"No. Is bis hearing Impaired?"
"Dear me! Haven't yon noticed It?
It's tbe talk of tbe congregation. Mr.
Brooks is a dear, good man, and we
all love blm and Mrs. Brooks, too, bat
t tbe rate he Is going on he'll soon be
deaf as a post, and there Is no church
that can be kept op with a deaf pas
tor; It Is a constant Interference with
bis duties."
Mrs. Prime said that she would be
sorry to lose Mr. Brooks, snd for her
part she would prefer him to any one
else, even if he couldn't hear thunder.
Bnt before Miss Tatler left she bsd
convinced her friend that if they
dldnt get lid of him the church would
ran right down. Miss Tatler made a
dozen calls during tbe day, and at ev
ery call she pot in her wedge. In the
evening she counted np ber converts.
Four persons tmd pledged themselves
to try to get rid of tbe pastor before
tbe matter became any worse. Three
simply listened snd expressed no opin
ion. Five stood up defiantly for Mr.
Brooks. Miss Tatler was well satis
(led with her day's work. She resolved
to devote two days each week to drlv
lug in the wedge.
It soon began to be noised about that
there was trouble In tbe First
church. "Whofs the matter?" asked
one. "It's about the pastor," was tbe
reply. "Why, I thought they adored
htm." "So did I. Tbey say it's his
hearing, tie's getting deaf." "too
don't mean it What are tbey going to
do about Itr "Why. I bear that there
is s party for him and a party against
him and a likelihood of a split"
Miss Tatler, having Ignited tbe kin
dling, as soon as the flame burst forth
withdrew from tbe struggle. Ber
name was never mentioned as its orig
inator. Indeed, she was quoted as "on
tbe fence." But when more fuel was
needed she supplied It "Borne think,"
she said to Mrs. Brown, a prominent
advocate of tbe pastor, "that Mr.
Brooks Is growing deaf. It seems te
me that a far greater drawback is his
throat Did yon notice how husky his
voice was Inst Sunday?"
"No. Was itr
"Why, I couldn't hear half be said."
Then came those to whom It sud
denly occurred that ft church couldn't
stand still. It moat go forward or
retrograde. Tbe First church bud
gained nothing In ten years. It must
get a man who will bring In persons
of Influence hi the community. It
needs a larger organ and a quartet
choir. Those things cost money. 1
understand there's ft movement on foot
to get tins big preacher that's been
electrifying the people of N.
This big preacher was Miss Tatter's
candidate, but his bigness bad been
created by tbe lady herself.
But ber modesty so it was supposed
always led ber to say: "Don't quote
me. I have nothing to do with this
matter. I yield to the win of the ma
jority." Three months after Miss Tatler put
In ber wedge the fact that there was
dissatisfaction with blm first reached
Mr. Brooks' ears. Great was bis as
tonishment "It to my duty," he said,
"under tbe circumstances, to place my
resignation before the congregation for
acceptance or rejection."
"Don't" sold his supporters; "It will
give these malcontents an advantage."
"Good," said Mtos Tatler to herself.
"It Is not yet time for resignation.
We need more on our side tor ft ma
jority." The resignation came three months
before the anniversary of the Installa
tion of the minister and was voted on
to the course of a few weeks. It was
accepted.
When Mr. and Mrs. Brooks celebrat
ed their silver wadding there was a
dearth of silver presents, but s super
fluity of blessings from tbe poor, w.bo
lad to great numbers and for many
years peso tbe recipients of their kind
efforts sad sympathy. Fortunately tbelr
older children had grown to manhood
and womanhood and helped their par
ents as their parents had helped others.
Wanted
Wood sawyer and logging
men M good wages. Pay
every Saturday. Comfortable
quarters. Apply to East Car
olina Lumlxrr Co. at Carolina
KB
SUMMER
The entire stock of A. B. SUGAR consisting of Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Furnish
ing Goods, Notions, Trunks and Traveling Bags, will be offered to you at prices from 25 to 35
per cent, less than ever offered in New Bern before. We don't ask you to take our word but keep
this announcement and come to our store ttf see for yourself. Everything will be put on sale and
marked with large price tags.
THIS IE WILL BEGIN FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1913, AND WILL LIST IS DIYS ONLY
MEN'S HATS
2.50 Straw, sale price
2.00 Straw, sale price
1.50 Straw, sale price
2.50 Wool, alc price
2.00 Wool, sale price
1.50 Wool, sale price
1.00 Wool, sale price.
1.68
.1.28
. .98
1.68
1.28
".98
. .84
MEN'S CAPS
Caps, sale price
Caps, sale price . .!
50c.
25c.
.38
.19
MEN'S PANTS
4.50 Pants, sale price
3.50 Pants, sale price
3.00 Pants, sale price
2.00 Pants, sale price
1.50 Pants, sale price
1.0Q Pants, sale price
3.28
2.78
2.28
1.48
1.19
. .89
BOYS' PANTS
2.00 Pants, sale price 1.24
1.50 Pants, sale price 1.19
1.00 Pants, sale price .89
.75 Pants, sale price .64
.50 Pants, sale price 39
.25 Pants, sale price .21
MEN'S OVERALL
Fine grade Cowhide and Blue Bell, ...89c
50c. Overall, sale price .39
MEN'S SUNDAY SHIRTS
1.50 to 1.25 Shirts, at 89
1.00 Shirts, at 74
.75 Shirts, at 44
.50 Shirts, at 38
MEN'S WORKING SHIRTS
.50 Shirts, at.:...;..:.t .38
.25 Shirts, at ". 19
MEN'S UNDERWEAR
50c. Underwear, at 38
25 to 35c. Underwear, at .20
MENS' LOW QUARTERS
4.00 Shoes, sale price 3.28
3.50 Shoes, sale price 2.98
3.00 Shoes, sale price 2.68
2.50 Shoes, sale price 2.19
2.00 Shoes, sale price....'. 1.58
BOYS' LOW QUARTERS
2.00 Shoes, sale price 1.38
1.25 to 150 Shoes, sale price 1.19
500 Different kinds of Notions will be placed on this sale from lc. up, consisting of Combs, Jewel
ry. Gilt Safety Pins, etc. We have a fine line of Laces and Embroideries, these are included in this
sale, from 2c. a yard up. You have to see these goods to appreciate this gigantic offer. This is the
Golden Opportunity of your life if you are in need of anything in our line. Now is your chance.
$1.00 will travel the distance of $3.00 elsewhere.
We are not going to hold any goods over, or in reserve. Entire line to go. Come in end Ice K acLfcc. Ycu will be srrrrfced to sec Ihc handsome
line of goods that are almost given away at this sale.
REMEMBER THE OPENING jmjy JJJJJg J, ? jj
A. B.
Send us
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MEN'S SUITS
15.00 Suits, now 11.45
12.00 Suits, now 9.45
10.00 Suits, now 8.45
8 XX) Suits, now L 5.45
5.00 Suits, now 3.25
4.00 Suits, now 2.50
BOYS' SUITS
7.00 Suits, now 4.85
5.00 Suits, now 3.85
3.50 Suits, now ....2.65
2.50 Suits, now .....1.85
2.00 Suits, nowe...:. 1.55
1.50 Suits, now .! 1.19
1.00 Suits, now 89
DRESS GOODS
Worsted, Serge and Mohair worth
75c. sale price 39
50c. sale price .23
25c. sale price .19
25c. Poplin, sale price .19
25c. Chiffon, sale price .19
50c. Dress Linen, sale price .29
25c. Dress Linen, sale price 19
15c. Dress Lawn, sale price .11
10c. Dress Lawn, sale price .8 1.2
10c. Dress Gingham, sale price .08
10 to 12 l-2.c Chambray, sale price...8 1-2
12 to 15c. Pircale sale price .8 1-2
7 l-2c. Gingham, sale price .06
6c. Gingham Sale price .05
5c. Gingham, sale price .4 1-2
7 l-2c. Calico, sale price . ......06
6c. Calico, sale price .05
5c. Calico, sale price 4 1t2
15c. Bleaching, sale price .11
10c. Bleaching, sale price .8 1-2
8c. Bleaching, sale price ......07
5c. Homespun, sale price 4 1-2
10c. Homespun, sale price .7 1-2
6c. Homespun, sale price .05
BED TICKING
25c. Ticking, sale price... .19
12 l-2c. Ticking, sale price .09
10c. Ticking, sale price 08
MEN'S HIGH GRADE COLLARS.
Arrow Brand, Red Man and Slide-Well
Regular 15c, sale price 10c.
MEN'S BELTS
.50 Belt, sale prices 39
.35 Belts, sale price 21
.25 Belts, sale price , 19
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MEN'S SOX
25c. Sox, sa'e price
15c. Sox, sale price
10c. Sox, sale price
.19
11
71-2
WOMEN'S HOSE
25c. Hose, salep rce
15c. Hose, sa'e price
10c. Hose, sale price
19
U
.71-2
MEN'S HANDERCHIEF
12 l-2c. Linen, sale price 7 1-2
10c. Linen, sale price : 06
5c Linen, sale price .04
WOMENS' HANDERCHIEFS
10c. Linen, sale price 07
5c. Linen, sale price. .03
MEN'S SUSPENDERS
50c. Suspenders, sale price .29
25c. Suspenders, sale price 19
20c. Suspenders, sale price 14
15c. Suspenders, sale price .09
10c. Suspenders, sale price 7 1-2
25c. Men's Paris Garters, 19
10c. Men's Paris Garters, .08
LADIES' TOP SKIRTS
6.50 to 7.00 Voil Skirts, sale price....4.38
3.50 Voil Skirts, sale price 2.24
BUREAU SCARFS
75c. Scarf, sale price .42
WINDOW CURTAINS
1.00 Lace Curtains, per pair .78
.50 Lace Curtains, per pair 39
EMBROIDERY
1.25 Sale price 98
.75 Sale price.... .44
.25 Sale price .19
.15 Sale price 11
.10 Sale price 8 1-2
.7 Sale price .05
LADIES' COLLARS
1.00 Lace Collars,
.75 Lace Collar
.50 Lace Collar .
.68
.48
.39
TABLE OIL CLOTH
25c. Oil Cloth, sale price
.16
WINDOW SHADES
25c. Window Shades, now 19
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NAME AND NUMBER
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LADIES' UNDERSKIRTS
1.50 Black, sale price 1.19
1.25 Black, sale price 98
1.00 Black, sale price 79
.75 Black, sale price .53
.50 Black, sale price. 39
1.25 White, sale price 98
1 00 White sale price 79
1.50 Chemise, sale price 1.19
1.00 Chemise, sale price .79
LADIES 'NIGHT GOWNS
1.25 Night Gowns sale price 98
1.00 Night Gowns, sale price .89
.75 Night Gowns, sale price .58
50. Night Gowns, sale price .39
50c. Corset Cover, sale price .29 JjS
LADIES' WAISTS j
2.00 Silk Waist, sale price 1 48 gJj
1 25 Lawn White, sale price .98 RJ3
1.00 Lawn White, sale price 89 pj
.75 Lawn White, sale price .48 ggj
50 Lawn White, sale pr'ce .39 G
LADIES' SAILORS
50c. Hats, sale price
25c. Hats, sale price
.39
.19
LADIES' SHOES AND LOW
QUARTERS.
2.50 to 3.00 Shoes, at 1.84
2.00 Shoes, at 1.48
1.50 Shoes at 1.19
1.25 Shoes, at ..... .98
CHILDREN'S LOW QUARTERS.
1.50 Sale price 1.19
1.25 Sale price .98
1.00 Sale price 89
.75 Sale price 54
.50 Sale price 39
MEN'S AND WOMEN'S UMBRELLAS
1.50 to 2.00 Umbrellas, at 1.14
1.25 Umbrellas, at 98
1.00 Umbrellas, at 89
75. Umbrellas, at .48
TOWELS
25c. Towels, at
15c. Towels, at
10c. Towels, at
.19
.09
.07
BED SPREADS
2.00 Spread, sale price
1.75 Spread, sale price
1.50 Spread, Sale price ......
1.49
1.38
. .98
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