The state journal. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1883-1885, 1884-04-19
CUMBERLAND VALLEY TRIB-
UTE TO THE JOURNAL.
Social Matters and Notes Of Gen.
eral Interest as Described by a
Regular Staff Correspondent.

sunshine and warmth, and the c0nse-
quent increase of business are neces-
sarily curtailed, I have been success
ful in picking up a few items OF
social character which | hope may
prove of interest to the present sub
scribers of the ever valuable J OUR
NAL, and at the same time induce
those who are not already subscribers
to send in their subscriptions to the
agents and prove thereby that they
know a good thing when they see it,
and also know how to appreciate it.
But enough in this vein, lest be set
down as grumbler which, owing to
the favor in which the JOURNAL
stands here, have thanks to its sub
scribers, no need to be.
The A. NJ. E. choir is improving
very nicely. Miss Annie Collins rem
dered, on Sabbath evening, April 5,
solo in very pleasing manner,
She gives promise of a fine vocalist.
Mr.. Charles Williams and Rev.
DIR. Thompson went to Philadelphia
by the 43O a. m. train, April Z, the
doctor to meet the trustees of the
Publishing Department, Of which he
is a member, and Mr.. Williams to re-
main for an indefinite period. We
are sorry to lose the young man from
our circle, he being one Of our
brightest ornaments, and we can
safely commend him to the respect
and confidence of all who have
any respect for gentlemanly deport-
ment aud Christian character.
Mr.. VIM. H. Little was reappointed
on the police force, fitting compli-
ment to worthy officer.
Don't you know what it is that
makes our old friend, Mr.. Ed. King,
wear that six by ten smile? 1t is that
daughter, you know.
Master Richard Brown, a young
tonsorial artist employed in Mr.. T.
L. Browns shaving saloon, is at pre-
sent confined to the house with the
humps. Mr.. Robert Wilson has
just recovered from an attack of the
above complaint.
Easter Sunday came in clear and
warm TO the accompaniment of merry
ringing of bells and gaily dressed
citizens, old and young, all Fastening
to the temples of God to there en-
gage 10 the exercises appropriate to
the celebration of a risen Savior. In
the st. James A. NJ. r. Sabbath school
the exercises were of an interesting
and imposing character. The audi
ence chamber Of the church was com
fortably filed, each vieing with the
other in their efforts to make the ex-
ercises of the most interesting char
ter and the occasion long to be re-
membered. The services were opened
by singing No. 81, Moody and
Sankey hymn reading of Scripture
by the pastor No. 1853, Moody and
Sankey hymn; floral presentation !;
Singing No. 2, Gem Leaf; reading of
Scripture by the Bible class, by the
congregation and by the pastor; reel
tation by four classes singing No. 4,
Gem Leaf; reading of selected verses
by four following scholars. Samuel
johnson, Aril Williams, Harry White
and Henrietta Pinns singing No. 5,
Gem Leaf; infant class recitation,
and by the congregation, led by the
pastor Easter offering. Easter cards
were then presented to the teachers
by the pastor, and by the teachers to
the several classes. The pastor then
made short but pithy speech-sub
iect, "The conflict which is at present
raging in our race is war of intel
lect against ignorance and supersti-
ton, and it must be fought out to the
end, no matter who is wounded in the
conflict; and only such termination
to the conflict will elevate and per
petuate our race in this country, and
elevate us to positions which are to
be gained only through merit" The
report of the Secretary singing No.
2, Gem Leaf. The exercises were
closed by reciting the Apostles
Creed. Benediction was then given
by the pastor. The teachers will
meet at Mrs. John Jackson's Wednesaa
day evening. DR.. Thompson will
hold his quarterly meeting Sabbath
next, on which occasion Rev. Norris,
of Lancaster city, will be present,
and will no doubt preach at both
morning and evening services. The
members were cautioned by the pas
tor that sending in their dues and