The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1884-11-13

The Helena Sabbath School-A Touch
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The Helena Sabbath School-A Touch
ing Episode.
Last Sunday afternoon. at the close of
service at the Helena Sunday School, and
just before dismissal, the superintendent,
Mr.. Junius Z. Chapman, who was on
the eve of his departure for Florida, a.
rose. and addressing the school, said that
the painful moment had arrived when
he must break the tie that bound him as
the tendril to the vine for years, and
leave his dear friends of the Sabbath
School. never perhaps to meet them all
again in this world. With modest bear
ing and unassuming way, he said that
he felt he must say few words
to the parents OF the pupils on the inn
and discipline. He forcefully urged pa
rental example, as children were imita-
tive creatures. That the boys and girls
who grew up with clean hearts and hands
and tongues. might not be afraid to 90
from under the parental supervision. He
fcelingly alluded to the disobedience of
Adoniiah and Absalom as the bitter
fruits Of miStraining, and hoped that no
personal charms in children might so
blind parents against their faults as final
II to wiring from them the brokcn-heart-
ed exclamation, 20 my child. my child,
would that had died for thee - Thank
ing the parents for their kindness to him
and in entrusting the children to his care,
he next in turn addressed the teachers.
He heartily thanked the teachers for
their cooperation; that it was largely
due to their zeal that the school had been
successful. He begged the little boys to
remember the frequent advice given
them to be manly, and to obey their pa
rents, thatGod might bless them. He said
there were boys.-and manly boys: that
manly boys would not tell falsehoodS,
would not smoke cigars, nor do other
naughty things, but were polite, conside-
rate and obedient. He admonished the
little girls to be true to their missionary
work and. as household angels. to be
true mi!iistering spirits; to delight III all
things gentle, pure and good. remember
ing that the best friends the plying Sa-
yior had upon earth were the faithful
women. On taking leave of his Bible
class. it was his most earnest wish that
they might stand faithful to the cause
they had profnsscd, and never to mind
the sneerS and SCOTS Of those who would
ridicuie religion.
When he had finished. Nh. r. 81. Gren-
elier. ST.. addressed Mr.. Chapman in
| these words:
| Mr.. Superintendent, I feel, sir, that
there are but few words more tender and
touching: more fragrant with the per
fumed memories of the past; or that pro
duce 50 soft touch. or strain more sad,
upon the organ OF memory, than the
word tare1ceN to those We have learned
to love and fondly cherish. And now,
sir. when YOU are about to disunite the
tie that has so tenderly bound you tC
the Helena Sunday School; to the little
boys and girls; the young men and mai
dens; the teachers; the parents and guar.
dians of the children, and the friends Of
| the school-nade up as they are OF al
communions in one little band of hope,
with fraternity of feeling, ''in the Father
hood Of God and the Brotherhood o1
Christ. to 90 away and make youl
home among strangers, it becomes my
duty. in behalf Of the school, to expires:
to YOU its sentiment and its appreciation,
To tell Of its sympathy and affection; o1
its admiration and gratitude; and Of it:
confidence and respect, both in you ant
for you. because of your constancy anc
devotion; your cheerfulness and patience
and your punctuality at all times, alike
through summers heat and wintry wea
ther: and likewise to present to you {
tangible token and testimonial of tha
appreciation. You will. therefore, pleas
accept this souuenir Of their lore! Will
their prayer, that a clement and com
passionate Heavenly Father may sent
his angels ''to encamp round about you
habitation;" and that He may pour upol
you and your loved ones, from the targess
OF His love, the gifts Of health, healin!
and happiness; with true pleasure. peac
and prosperity in the land where yo1
shall so shortly ''pitch your moving ten
a days march nearer heaven"
The gift presented to Mr.. Chapman
was an ebony cane, with handsome gol
head,upon which was engraved, j. E. e.
Nov. 8, 'S4.'
1t was intended as surprise to the su
perintendent. and it was. Nlsibly atfecl
ed. Mr.. Chapman, on receiving the apprc
pirate gift said. with much feeling. hay
not words to express all that l feel a
this moment-to properly thank you 10
this token of your regard and apprecla
ton of MY feeble services; yet you ma
rest assured that will ever look Dac
upon this hour of my life. as one OF tn
brightest; as green oasis III the desel
of life; and in the secret recesses OF m
heart 1 shall always cherish fond reco
lections of my dear friends of the Helen
Sabbath School.
The occasion was one of deep sadne:
the whole school being overcome Wit
emotion as they tade adieu 70 their love
superintendent.
Mr.. Chapman has golle 10 Orland'
Fla, where he will 60 into business wit
Mr.. c. A. Boone. His object in breakir
up his home and pleasant association
, here. was to take his wife to china
where she might recover her was
ing health. We commend Mr.. Chapma
to the good people Of Orlando, trustir
that they may bid him welcome TO Il
beautiful land Of the flowers.
Tho beas etiu uetts Tor q man Is not to I9.st
his virtues. 1t is also exceedingly }peicst
to anney society with his coughs and cox
when he ear tiud relief IN O bottle OF Dr.: Bui
, Cough Syrup. For sale by Dr.. 5. f FAINT.