The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1881-12-21

this district are progressing finely
under the management of some oil
the best talent of the district, yet
none of the teachers seem to have
energy enough to take hold of the
institute work, which is certainly O
nice and profitable work. We hope
some one will take hold of this mat,
ter and make the remainder of the
term as interesting as possible.
We noticed a few days ago the 10.
vial face of Capt. Jack Shirley, Of
Cooper district, in our bottom. The
Captain is one of Mason county's best
citizens and his many good acts will
one day fill several columns of mem,
ory's page. Come again Jack, and
make your stay longer.
1t again becomes our painful duty
to chronicle the death of one of our
most valued citizens, Mr.. Adam Rick
ard, who died at his residence, De-
cember 9Th, 1881. His health has
been declining for some months, but
his last illness was very short. He
was man loved by all, was noted
for quick wit and always good fu-
NOR, was a close adherent to the Bap-
fist conversion of faith. The funeral
ceremony was delivered by Rev.
Owens. Deceased leaves a wife and
four little ones who have our deepest
sympathy, also large concourse Of
friends and sorrowing relatives.
A few weeks ago we noticed an
item from your correspondent "Sci-
pio," in regard to festivals in the
house of worship. He says: ave
were somewhat grieved over the mat
ter as we know the clear-headed U.
B. ministers are opposed to such in
the house of worship" We would
like to ask whether our old friend
Bro. Harrison has not spent the best
part Of his life in the interests of the
U. B. Church, and whether he has
not done rs much or even more for
this particular branch of the Christ
ian church, in this county, than any
other minister in the church, We
think that when "Scipio" reflects q
little upon his article, that he will
feel little ashamed of having spo-
ken thus. He also propounds a
number of questions one Of which Isl:
when the festival is held do the
people all seem SO serious that what
ever they do is done to the glory of
God and His cause?' We wonder
when some people will get out of the
fogy idea that to be a christian they
must NOPE about with a death. like
appearance, making life miserable
rather than happy. Men are known
by their works and not by their
looks. We think that when man
is SO filed with the holy Ghost that
he is too serious to attend nice fes-
tival, let the proceeds go where they
will, he is too good to be in this
world of trials and temptations
The Bible says: Eat, drink and be
merry" &c, We wonder what our
friend "Scipio," will do with this
passage of Scripture. People are too
apt to overlook such parts of the BIZ.
bic as doesn't suit them. ALPHA.
Hickory FLArr IrEMs.-Corn husk.
ing is over.
Our farmers are now engaged in
the "tie" business.
We understand invitations are out
tqa wedding, about Christmas.
Rev. Cummins closed series Of
meetings at Hickory Chapel, on Fri.
day night, with three accessions to
the church.
Messrs. Reuben Mcdaniel and Sam.
uel Eads, have each built an addi-
ton to their dwelling houses.
Your correspondent "Scipio" Of
East Waggener, was terribly grieved
because we mentioned the result of a
festival given at Bethel, for the ben
eft Of Rev. William Harrison, that
he not only asks us quite q number
of questions which we as q. newspa-
per correspondent have nothing TO do
with, but also ISLANDERS Mr.. Harrison,
as we think, by stating, chat the
clcar-headed ministers are opposed
to festivals" etc., Now we don't
wish to come into contact with the
U. B. Church at all, but for fear of