Daily Republican., 1886-05-29
Notes From Silverbrook.


1t seems Silverbrook Ia destined to be
noteworthy place. The fields of corn,
wheat and grass are giving way 10 fac
tories, houses, cemeteries and railroads.
| What We have left Of the former trees
ana helds are clothed In beautiful green,
but II Stlverbrook continues to im improve
as rapidly during the coming years, we
VIII haye to 20 further out to enjoy the
DeautifM country scenery. We are hav
ing little stir now among the church
going people of the little chapel which
was erected about year ago under the
protection and charity of Asbury church.
The trustees OF SIlverbrook M. e. chapel
ard the society here are indebted to
Brothers Dolbow, Webb, McGarvey,
Spencer, Maxwell, DR.. Simms and
those that live at Silverbrook, Messrs.
Harris, Walton, Adair aud others that
might be named. But we would not
forget the leader and Superintendent.
Charles A. Foster, TO whom Silverbrook
owes more thAn to any other individual
for his determined efforts and person al
sacrifice, with the aid of the pastor and
brethren of Asbury.
We have at present an interesting
Sunday school, which is constantly
growing in numbers. The best Of all
Is, God is with us. We have Just had
another mark Of his divine favor, In
the gift Of q magnificent silver CON :.
munton service. presen ted by one Of
the trustees, Joseph Smith, in behalf of
THOMAS Is. smith. IL was received BY
Charles A. Foster, the leader, with the
Following remarks, II regret that the
pastor is not present who could do ius
tice to this occasion. Bro. Smith. on
behalf Of our beloved society, receive
this gift, coming as it does from your
brother, member of one of the oldest
Methodist churches. was struck with
his reply to this Ladies' Aid Society.
have been waiting for an oppor-
tuntty to do something for Silver
brook. A noble response pointing to
the gift of which the scriptures speak
Ii you love them that love you, do not
the publicans the eame, (that is the
woTid), to give 10 them that hath, do
not the world do the same, but give TO
them that hath not, without any expec
lation OF return, to them that hath
need meets the scripture: Inasmuch
as ye did it unto the lfaat of these, nv
brother. ye did IL unto me Bro.
smith, say to your brother, accept the
heartfelt thanks of grateful people.
Long may he and his family live to en-
Joy the bounty of the great God oil
Heaven, peace and plenty be his abid- |
Ing guests, may his sops be like olive
plants, his daughters polished after the il
similttude of palaces, and his life full |
OF years like ripe shock of corn to be |
gathered into heavens garden, then
will he hear that which Is such q COM
fort 10 him now, Come ye blessed OIL
my Father, Inherit the kingdom pref
pared for you from the foundation oil
the world MRS Rev. j. 8. Inskip.
who did such noble work among uf
last fall, some sixty persons being bene.
lifted, some of whom Joined there, some
elsewhere, will be with us this (Friday)
evening and Tomorrow evening also, |
which will be an experience meeting.
On the coming Sabbath an all |
day meeting will be held. Rev.
j. IL. Bryan, pastor, will take
into full mem bership the present pro.
bationers and also administer the Sacra. |
ment OF the Lords Supper, at 2 D. m.
Mrs. Inskip will hold meeting for the
Promotion of Holiness at 3 D. IN Il
Young Peoples prayer meeting at 6.SOl
p. M at $50 p. M, the regular ser |
vice will be held All are cordially |
invited TO attend. Tho Sunday school |
VIII bold a religious gathering about
July 9Th but tho time is not positively |
nXed. FIR w