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Berkley Letter. The old 3-ear will be gone ere this letter appears in print, and with it will pass up another round of experience in every hu man life to be recorded, pro or con, by the ever-busy recording angel. Father Time works slowly but surely, and he never lays down his scythe. Since the report of “pound ings” seems to be in order, we rise to remark that on Tuesday evening betore last Thanksgiv ing, while the sky was inky black, and the rain was coming down in fitful showers we were aroused from a pleasant reverie by the ringing of the doorbell. On opening the door, we were surprised to see a large number of the Ladies Aid Society, standing drawn up as if in battle array, while behind them stood Deacon Eley and Bro. Ran dolph. We invited them in, ol course, and they intensified our surprise when they refused the parlor, and insisted in holding a meeting in the dining room The dining-room door which opens into the yard was thrown open -and suddenly from out the darkness there emerged package after package of groceries borne in by busy hands and hurrying feet. There were bags of flour, bundles of sugar, coffee, apples, peaches, and crackers. There were jars of iruit and preserves, baskets oi potatoes, Irish and sweet, a fine turkey, cakes and, crackers, and numerous other articles. Out in the back yard a colored man had dumped a ton of coal. We stood stock still and pinched ourselves to see whether we were ourselves or some one else, but Sister Nichols handed us a handlui of free sil ver before we could come to a conclusion. Well, to make the story short, we were pounded with a gush of enthusiasm in spite of the weather, and there was not a happier chap in Berk ley that night than your humble servant. We Cannot convey to these friends thanks in words, we could dot do the sub ject justice. So we are just try ing to show our appreciation by endeavoring to serve them to the best of our ability. In addition to this pounding we also got some Christmas gifts for which we are in ebted to Mrs. W. H. French, Mrs. "ue Marwitz and the Sunday school. Our hearts desire is that the riches of God’s favor may ever rest on these friends who are friends indeed. " The writer with his family spent Christmas week in War ren county, N. C., and enjoyed the quiet seclusion ot a country home, where far removed and comparatively Iree from the haunts of men, we endeavored to find “sermons in stones, nooks in the running brooks, and good in everything.” A little change and rest is a good medicine for a busy man* Last Monday night the 29th, the children of our Sunday school rendered their Christmas exercises, at the conclusion ot which the whole school was treated to confectionaries, nuts and fruits. It was a happy gathering of young people and the exercises reflected credit upon Miss Elizabeth Pierce, who trained the children. The church here is in a hope ful condition, and we hope, witn the help of the Lord, to see her add strength to herself both in spiritual power and in members during A. D. 1903. Herbert Scholz. Holiday and Birthday Presents. Dear Sun I want to ac knowledge in your columns a very unexpected New Year’s and birthday present I got to day —a purse of a nice little sum from a few ot my very dear old friends at Durham, W. C. Cole, Ruby and Mabel, his dear little daughters, R. Kelley, J. D Ktlley, Miss Stella Kelley, C A. High, family and friends. Also a few nice Christmas pres ents from Mr. and Mrs. S. H Peace, of Durham ; also friends at Franklin and Norfolk, Va How gratifying to feel, though absent, we are so kindly remem bered by dear friends. J. W. Wellons. Elon College, N. C., Jan. i, 1903. Holland Items. All things considered, Christ mas at our place passed rather quietly, notwithstanding much strong drink was sold and drunk. There has been very little rioting or cases of disorder, and few, if any, cases have come under mayor’s notice. Business was at quite a rush for several days preceding the 25th. It was really a harvest time with mer chants, saloons not excepted. Several-thousand dollars was no doubt taken in. And although there was not the usual noise and excessive frolic and tumult, among the more considerate, the Saviour’s advent was respected and enjoyed in moderation. Several marriages took place in this and other neighborhoods during Christmas. This writer was called upon to unite in holy wedlock, Mr. Charles Hatfield, of Southamption Co., and Miss Cleva Reed near this place, Dec. 24th, and Mr. Willie L. Bittle, of Elwood, Va , to Miss Ella V. Holland near this place, itie ceremony taking place at Holland, Dec. 25th. Last 4th Sunday was cold and the congregation did not reach its maximum proportions, al though it was large enough to give inspiration to the speaker. It wa< communion day, and a goodly number received the sac rament. Mission exercises took place in the evening, and the program was well planned and admirably executed by the chil dren. Miss Mamie Holland the chief manager, who trained the children, deserves much praise for her noble efforts to make the exercises a success. Being just at Christmas, when every body’s attention was in other directions, she alone under rather embar rassing circumstances, by per sistant effort, drilled the children almost to perfection. All the pieces by the children were well chosen and appropriate, touch ing on the advent of Christ. The various parts rendered by ' the children were charmingly re cited and were well adapted to the occasion and place, and the whole was highly interesting and entertaining, and all enjoy ed the services from beginning to close. We are glad to say we have some bright little “kids” in our Sabbath school, and are prospective men and women of prominence and usefulness for the future church. And Miss Mamie Holland is highly es teemed as a leader in church work, as well as m the social circle. We have no lady mem ber that takes greater interest in church work and its various en terprises. The many inends of the Misses Golda and Sadie Hol land were glad to see them on their home visit, during Christ mas. They are looking, well, and no doubt enjoyed their short stay with friends and loved ones. We were pleased also to see Bro. Obed Johnson of Mt. Carmel and Tommie Jones, of Holy Neck, from Elon College. They speak encouragingly of the school. Melder Jones will return to Elon, with others from this sec tion. * We would also mention the following who were home from other schools, especially as they are members of our church: Lillian Porter trom Blackstone Female College and Selmer Butler and Buela Holland (of this place) from Farmville Fe nale College. We very much < njoy seeing them all, and they . eemed greatly to enjoy the home visit. • We had the appearance of a rather an unusual phenomenon yesterday morning, 30th. It was, seemingly, a bright and beauti ful rainbow. The strange part of it was in the zenith, or direct ly overhead in the morning at about 8 o’clock. Many persons had never seen anything like it before. It was also seen in the evening, high up in the heavens. R. H. Holland. Elon College Notes. Gone forever! Lost: many opportunities to do things. Last year with its successes and fail ures is a warning for this just begun. New resolutions are in older. Make no pledge unless you will carry it holy. But my duty is not to moral ize but chronicle. These notes must be *‘in office Monday morn ing” to get in print, and so they were Christmas week but they went to waste basket and they were in a hurry to have holiday. The fault was not mine. I wrote, and on time. Now what must I say? Much has been happening lately. Christmas began here with a Christmas tree to the primary Sunday school class under care of Mrs. Holleman and Santa Claus. Very pleasant and suc cessful. Then began the rounds of young people. The hay ride (a wagon load of hay, and young folks) to 'Shallow Ford Christmas-tree followed by re ceptions at Mrs. Kernodle’s, Dr. Newman’s and so on winding up Wednesda/ night with “watch” party at Prof. Law rence’s. Enough young people remain ed for holidays joined with the people living here and the visi tors to have a real jolly time and all the time it seemed to me. Among those visiting here were Miss Bettie O Kelly, of Durham, visiting Miss Martha Pearl Holleman, Rev. C. E. Newman visiting (at) his broth er’s, Misses Myrtie Daughtry, Maggie Shoffner, Profs. J. T. Cobb, W. M. Brown and others. Well, we love to see them and especially so happy as during the holidays. Mesdames Atkinson and .Law rence seem to have forgotten the holidays are over. They are still in Eastern Va. while their other halves are at work here with long faces and lonely. College has opened but many students are yet away in spite of zeros. Home people hide the demands of the class room in the great desire to have their children as long as possible. No preaching Sunday as Dr. Newman was not well enough to fill his pulpit. No effort to name those from here who visited either students or citizens only to say that some strange routes were made and new trips taken. We wish all a prosperous year now begun. S. A. H. Why? Why should we give money to save heathen abroad when there are heathen in our own country to save ? Thera are other “Whys-’ Equally Logical. Why should I give for those in other parts of this country when there are needy ones in my own state ? Why should I give for those in ether parts o! the state when there are needy in my own town ? Why should I give for the poor in the town when my' own church needs money ? Why should I give to church when my own family wants it? Why shon d I waste ou my family what I 'ant mysel ? Why ? I am a c **rth tian ; not a '*'n —Sel. (Back View) L> | CLOTHING We are now receiving the finiohing touches on ODe of the BEST SELEC TED lines of MEN’S and BOYS’ CLOTHING ever shown in North Carolina. We aiiO show the EATEST and BEST in Hats, Shirts and Under wear Mail orders solicited. Special discounts to ministers. Call and, see us. 7 he Merritt-Johnson Company , 308 South Elm Street, GREENSBORO, N. C. VIN-GU-OL the tonic. This preparation has prored itself to be the truest tonic, vitalizer and invigorator now on the market. As a strength bui'der and reconstructor it has id equal. It acts directly on the nerves, blood and tissue. It is an invaluable remedy for colds, coughs anl weak lungs. One bottle will give great benefit. For sale by druggists generally. If can’t obtain from loc 1 druggist will send on re ceipt of price $1.00 Prepared only by _ T. A. MILLER Pharmacis i 519 E. BEOAD STREET, RICHMOND, V*. J?jELON COLLEGE, Main Building. -^Established 1890. A. thorough, grortiag i-wtitu'.ion or huh s "c-s. Faculty, Buildings, and Appiratus. "Jext ses-i >n open-, iy>t. * . 19n: cm* i l'v t* r\ !?,*»• oohil'vrna nr nr.h r illfor.71.i i »ll 'Vfite, Well equipped. Id >3 REV. W. W. STALKY. D. D., President. For catalogue or o-.li REV. J.U. VEWM v.V. u’tn’n Faculty. Eu>n College, N.|C. Premium for Three New Subscribers to The Christian Sunm To any one sending us before JaD. i, 1903, ihree new sub scribers and $4.50 in cash we will send free post paid 1 copy of LIFE TRIUMPHANT, in extra cloth binding. You cannot get this book from the publishers for less than $2.00. LIFE TRIUMPHANT (a cut of which is shown herewith) is a great book of 500 royal octavo pages, large clear type and fully illustrated. It is a great Religious and Philosophical Work on the Nature and Destiny of Man, showing what he is here now, and indicating what he may be come in The Endless Life Beyond the Grave. JOHN E. READ, Assistant Editor of the Columbian Cyclopaedia, is the Author, with an introduction bv Rev. CHARLES PARK HURST, D.D., L.L.D. _n Get three new subscribers and get the book free or send $2.00 in cash and we will mail you a copy. The Christian Sun, v P LAWRENCE, PUB. AGT., Elou College, N. C.
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