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TH3 GXSTC7U CATTTT3 SATURDAY, HA:C 27, 192X AT TIIE CKL"CHES A BUDGET Or INTERESTING NEWS CONCERNING THE CHURCHES , I -. AND CHURCH SERVICES OF GASTONIA AND VICINI-. , . - TV ' '- - - .' TAGS TWO. " SUNDAY VS. BUSINESS. "Tears ago when our Pilgrim Fathers ' anchored to Plymouth Rock the we're , all of one faith and sought A ' haven '. -where tiiat faith could bo established and - praciu'ea. . i ncy ouservea one ounaay - and regulated their business according' , Ir." Todar we are a cosmopolitan na tion, our states, our citiea, our counties and ear towns and communities are populated with peoples from all parts of the world and holding fo many different creeds, faiths and practices. Naturally, , the shades of opinion concerning the Sab bath, or Lord's Day, are numerous and t the cries of sectarianism, class Jegisla- tion, suppression of personal liberties, ete are always heard when the obser vance of the Apostolic, American and 'Universal Sunday is ' demanded. As the years have gone by the gates of imral ; gration have opened wider and wider, the customs have changed, Americans have caught the fever of financial, commercial. industrial and political .progress until, to a vast, ana we wouia only oe more ac curate in saying the vast majority, of , . our people either disregard or are total ly , indifferent to any day bearing even the semblance of being set apart for the Lord, as a day of worship, of rest, or : for any purpose save selfish interests. Our greatest sociologists, employers of labor and men of affairs hare long since determined that one day of rest in seven increases the efficiency of everybody and multiplies everything.. Entirely aside - then from the religious phase we should observe one day in seven as a day of rest ; How are ,we to make the most of it .without preparationf At the close of . every, day 's. business the successful mer -. chant , .makes preparation for the next day's, business, at the opening of the . next day he makes still further prepara tion, but for the day of. rest thre is no preparation save to hurry and bustle as close as possible to it's dawning,' some - times' into i and entirely t through it. Dur fathers slav6s were glveil tiinc to prepare for Sunday, our Cotton Mill . operatives are given time for preparation. ..,i'.i,:u... iu 1 4...i:.. ' ' VUt CHI1UICU HIV 1TIVUQDU 4 UII1 Bll(lUr and - schools for the purpose jf ' prepara- tion, but 6ur clerks labor on as close as possible to the division line' and awaken ' to tMr one day of rest listless and fag ged out, Our clerks, upon whom, we de- '"peni or our daily needs, are certainly entitled to the same degree of considera- i tion from' employers as are the employees . "of our manufacturing plants and "early " Saturday night closing" does not signi fy "shorter hours and wore inouey" neither does It mean a curtailing of pro: d action, it Joes not meana trade onion, ' a strike or a demand for "something for nothing" but it does mean increased cf- ' ficiency ' la the ' salesmanship qualifu'a tions of the clerks, Increased courtesy la service to the public and, in the ' long run,; increased business for the mer chant, One Monday morning, recently, . ' . ' - j : - .1 Tne writer ana a companion uobu-cu w make a purchase in one or our , stores when it required 15 minutes for the eVerx to record a sale to another customer and to listlessly approach us with the in' formation that another clerk would be in that, department in a few, minute, and be proceeded to warm himself J, at the stove. Early closing will add. pep, push and politeness to this mrehcanl'a assets. It will put the Golden Rule of theory ' into practical business relationship sad will stimulate reverence and respect for the 'Lord's' Dayi ".' ,.v !;.'--- ; . ... The. Home ..Mission committee of Kings Mountain presbytery, in response te a call oftbe chairman, held a meet ing at the Presbyterian Manse, Thurs day .morning "at 10 ' o VlockT .Rev.' Df. Wilson, of Lineolnton,"Bev,.F, L. Dren aan, of Mt. Holly, Ret O. ' A. Spar row, of Union, tilde rs Kennedy, of Gaa tonia and Stowe, of Belmont aud Rer. Dr. Heuderlite were in attendance. The sum of fCQQ,-.was appropriated to the Gaston county field. $300 to' the field at Mayworth aid $3W to the field in West Sastonia, thus making possible the call ing of Rev. A. 8. Anderson and Rev, B. C Long to these fields at salaries, .of .$2,400 each.", A request was made by the ministers and elders' present ' for the Moderator) Dr. Wilson to call, a meet ing of Presbytery in Gastonia, April 5, at 10:Sd a.' m. to consider some impor tant matters of business. Miss Marian Harvey will sing special numbers at the Osceola Community. House rhinday night, at 7 :30 o'clock. Dr. C K Adams, will . lead the congregational singing and there will be preaching. The service promises to be full of interest.-. Bev. A. LV Btaaford has sufikiently re covered from a severe attack of appen dicitis to be sble to preach at the Main Street Methodist church tomorrow at II a. aa. and 7:30 p. m. The Sunday night ermoa will be the fourth in a special series and the subject will be, "A Gov ernor's Question". A full attendance at both services is desired. The Kast Baptist church is distributing -attractive handbills as personal Invita tions to all services and especial invita tion to the services of tomorrow. Bunday school at 9:45. An interesting Mission ary program at the 11 o'clock service and a special service Jby the B. Y. P. U. at 7:30 p. m. : : Ber. U. H. Jordan, presiding elder of the Shelby Methodist District, will preach 0 the Lowesville Circuit at 11 a. m. and at the Mt Holly Methodist church at 7:30 p. di. Quarterly ' Conferences will I mi held at Jioth points. Bev. - Dr. J. H. Ilenderlite will ad-4r-n the Men's Bible class in the audi-. tiriom cf tbe Fimt Presbyterian Vhurch Schol&z' Seeds Grow : f 1 1 i : 1 .r at 10 a. m. and his subject. will be. "A Holy City". He will also preach at 11 o'clock and have for his subject, Stew ardship". . Begular evening service and preaching by the pastor at 7:30. Special anthems by a chorus choir at sll : ser vices. , - ; Although the psstor, Rt. K, ' P.' Stabler, seems to be threatened with in fluensa; there will be preaching at the West Kad Methodist church at 11 a. m. and at the Franklin Avenue Church at 7:30 p. m. It is to be hoped that Mr. Stabler may have' a speedy recovery. - Begular ' servires at ' St. Michael 'i Catholic-church tomorrow morning at 10 , o'clock by F, MeU-bior, O. B. B. of Bel mont. ' ' Rev. W. J. Roach will preach at the Loray : Presbyterian church tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock and at the Cove nant, Presbyterian church In Lowell to morrow evening at 7:30. - - , ".' Bev. W. I C Killian will preach" 'at Harden Methodist church tomorrow inorn ing at 11 o'clock. .1 . , , Ber. P. L. Sliore will supply the pul pit of the Dallas Methodist ehurrh while the pastor, Bev. B. A. Taylor? is assist, ing in the Banlo revival meetings. Beverends Yt. T. Albrigtit and R. A. SCHOLTZ'S SEEDS - THE KIND THAT GROW are your one best bet to wards beating the old H. C. L. this Summer, but-take a tip from us and get them ' in the ground early. The earlier you get your seeds planted, the earlier you'll be gin beating the cost of living. We can supply your ev5ry need both in vegetable and flower garden seeds. Get your garden started TODAY! Taylor ar conducting a Bueeessul re vival at the Baalo School House. ; Inter est in the meetings is . increasing , and much good work being accomplished. Preaching every night this week and next and preaching nt 11 a. m., 3 and 7:20 p, m. tomorrow. s - , 'Be. W. A. Hough will preach at the South Baptist church tomorrow morn ing and evening at 1) Jtad 7:30 oVloek. He will preach at the Sandy "Plains Bap tist church tomorrow afternoon at 3 p. tn. It is possible that Ber. M. L. Barnee will preach for Mr. Hough tomorrow night, as Mr. Barnes has given way Banlo te the revival meetings in prog- rta there. Sunday school at school house No. 13 Pinkney-Hanover district, as 9:45. Mr. S.' L; Haher, superintendent. Bev. M. K Barnea will preach at 11 a. m. and Ber. E. B'eck ''ill preach at ,7;30 p.-.ra. on "Stewardship 'Mrs. reca win reaq at the morning service. Owing to the. service at the Osceola Community House tomorrow night there will be no preaching at the Armstrong Community Honse. !" " . . " - " ... Begular preaching service' at the Pied mont Spinning Mill at 11 a. m. Sunday school at 10 o'clock. Sunday school at the Mutual Mill and -Armstrong-Com- fa Mfwi. W (JVlxY 53-MAR-I9. THE FLORIST INC, - Gastonia Branch. ' -Main Avenue, Opposite Po$t6ffice---Phorie 15 v munity house at 2:30 p. as. .Miss- Marian. Harvey and Tribe of Camp Fire Girls, .hiked to the farm of Mr. B, C McLean Friday afternoon as the invited guests of Miss Bebeeca Hoke McLean, in honor of her birthday. A delightful time was spent on the hike and a I the beautiful country home -and. the lavish hospitality of the hostess and mother was greatly enjoyed and appre ciated by alL - This bright nd cheerful band of girls wil enjoy another hike to Crowders Mountain this afternoon. , Bev. TS'. C. Barrett will preach Sun day morning and evening at tbe First Baptist church and his subject for both sermons will be, ."Will Power.". Sun day' school and B. Y. P. U. meet.gs at the usual hours. The public is cordially invited to all services. Bev. B. M. Stevenson, of Due West, & C. will preach at the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian ehurch tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock and tomorrow eve ning at 7:30. - :v' ; ' 'Begular services by "the pastor at the Holy Trinity Lutheran church' tomorrow, morning. Sunday school at 10 a. m, and at Bhyne's Chapel in the afternoon. The editor of this column, will supply the pulpit of the New Hope Presbyterian church tomorrow afternoon at 3. o'clock. Garden Planting lime 71 CiEFBmEflSL'OVSeCC : : Fcr.:.t in fpjlctige NEW YOBK, March 6. -. Georges Carpentier, champion . European heavy weight .boxer, gained a host of Ameri can admirers here early today by his dis play of apeed and ' cleverness ' in aa: in formal shirt sleeve sparring exhibition with Major Anthony J. .Drexel Biddle, of Philadelphia, before a thousand guests at a dinner of the International Sport- ting Club. It was ihe French - boxer's first exhibition, in. this country and be was given a, rousing ocstkm.. . -y . The "match" ; of two -two-minute rounds was staged-in a temporary ring erected in the center of the hotel Com modore ballroom.', .Tex Bickard- was ref eree. .The boxers merely removed their coats, vests and collars. , At the outset the Frenchman display' ed lightning speed,' his abifty footwork and feinting being very clever. ; Major Biddle, an amateur Iwier of considerable ability, 'scarcely' landed ;-a blow,' Car pentier ducking his swings eatuly. Xo hard blows were struck by either boxer, according to agreement Although the French fighter -was not in action long enough to. gunge his- real ability expert observers were convinced that he is one of the most resourceful lighters, espec ially. On. the defensive, that Europe has produced in-years. -. ' v J .:. Aft CS0US1L Corespondence of The Daily Gstettei GROUSE, March 26. -r Mr. and Mrs. Clarenee Payseur spent Satscrday aigmt, with Mr. and Mrs. C. 6. Carpenter. - - ' Born, last Tuesday tof Mr. and Hrm. " 8am Mnrph, a , daughter. . Mr. and Mrs. Clay Kiser and ehildrem spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. IB. r. ' Payseur. '. . -" ' : We are glad to sUte that Mrs. Jack Kiser, of Long Shoals, who has been aer iously ill is some better. -Miiwes Lula Payseur and Audry Kiseir spent Saturday night with Mise Leldat : and Annie Mae Payseur. . " . '. Mr. and Mrs. Man Heavner and famBjr are all sick with the measles, : , '''-,' . Mrs. FranPia Kiser and grandchOdreav Houston Kelly and Amos Kiser, spent. -Saturday night at the home of Mr. Franlt Payseur. -t :. . : 'Misses Carrie Kiser spent Saturday night with her uncle Mr. Harley Clon- ' 'Rer. . ---i-: '-'- ' . ; ; v I Mr. aud Mrs. A. B. Kiser and famDy of Bessemer City, spent Snndar with Mr. and Mrs. Sylvaanis Carpenter. " Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Alexander n cldldren,' of .Croiise, spent Tuesday witJh Mr. and Mrs. Julius Alexanlr A rubber vacuum cup to remove tight ened watch cases has been invented Lr a . T-- !? . i-j"v u-ginian. , r . ' ) V. ;'
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