The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1891-01-08

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present. 1t was gold watch and chain
On the inside of the case is engraved the
following: TO Rev. 81. K. Walker, from
members OF the first Presbyterian Church
Marietta, Ca, December 25th. 1890" he
was also made the recipient of gold head
ed cane. This is a slight testimonial oil
the esteem in which Mr.. Walker is held BY
the members of bis church. It is de-
served remembrance of a worthy pastor
and christian gentleman.
Rev. J. W. Wynne, of Gadsden, Ala,
preached for our Baptist friends Sunday
morning and night he impressed his
members and hearers very favorably.
Doubtless Marietta Baptists am Marietta
geaerally, as favorably impressed the
preacher. He is preacher of culture
and ability, and will be called to the
passionate of the Baptist church and he has
intimated that he will accept The mats
ter was considered in church conference
Wednesday afternoon at o'clock.
The union evangelical services at the
Methodist Church Sunday night, were well
attended The service was conducted by
Rev. j. I. Dawes. The hour gave promise
of much good work Rev. j. w. Wynne,
of the Baptist church, conducted the SER
vices Monday night, Rev. L. R. Mason, of
the Episcopal Church, Tuesday night, Rev.
H. K. Walker, of the Presbyterian Church,
Wednesday night. and Rev. DR.. Buttolph
will conduct the service Thursday night
Rev. V. E. Manget will conduct the ser~
vices Friday night.
The Sunday school aad church enters
tainment given on the evening of the last
day of the old year, at the Kennesaw
House, was perfect success in every way
The attendance was large, the supper was
good the spirit Of the hour perfect To
the Sunday school workers, and friends
who provided for this occasion, much
credit is due. Their names are known by
Him who knows all and they will not be
without their reward.
A deliberate hatterer is dishonest man.
To speak q word of encouragement and
comfort to felow>worker for God, to the
end that his hand may be strengthened in
such work, is meet and timely. But to
fatter with the lips, is, in Gods sight as
false balances. Let us be careful of the
habit of saying smooth things to our
! friends, lest we do them a serious harm
and bring evil and emptiness to our own
lives.
Except your righteousness exceed the
righteousness of the scribes and pharisees.
We shall in no case enter into the kingdom
of heaven Christ Not every one that
saith unto me, Lord Lord, shall enter into
the kingdom of heaven; but he thai doeth
the will of my Father which is in heaven"
Christ.
We have had fattering reports of last
Sabbath services at the Episcopal church
DR.. Mason is evidently growing in popu-
larity with his people We cannot but
express the hope that the newspaper res
ports of his haying accepted call to
Richmond, are without foundation
"a Christian will find his parentheses
for prayer even in his busiest hours"
The Christmas entertainment of the
Presbyterian Sunday school was, in every
respect, a delightful success A wonders
fully realistic chimney had been erected
in the church, and thither, after pleas
ant service OF song, Santa Claus issued,
distributing nuts and candy and appro>
| pirate gifts to toe eager, waiting children.
Then came series of surprises. Uncle
John Patterson, the faithful and efficient
sexton was presented with hat and a
| suit of clothes, and his establishment and
| delight.made picture never to be forgot>
ten. Then the pastor, Rev. Hugh K.
Walker, was completely overwhelmed-as
the superintendent, in behalf of the cons
gregation presented him with a handsome
gold watch and chain-in an elegant plush
case-beautitully engraved No church
ever had more faithful organist than Mrs
p. T. Cortelyou-and when she was pre-
sented with an exquisite desc, everybody
was delighted. The same may be said OF
the presentation of handsomely uphold
stored rocking chair to DR.. p. r. Cortel.
you. the faithful superintendent of the
school for so many years. In the mean
time, the teachers were rejoicing over the
beautiful gifts presented to their apprecia~
tive classes, Asa fitting climax to this
delightful evening" an Offering of fifty dol
lars was made FOR Thornwall Orphanage,
! Clinton S. C.
Mr.. A. c. Heggie presented his pastor,
Rev. Hugh X. Walker, with a handsome
goldsheaded cane on Christmas morning.
The appreciative pastor hopes, some Of
these days. to wear it with becoming grace,
THAT TERRIBLE COITGH