Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1896-07-04

ions. &C., but q very small per cent
in the interests of the church and
the school. To such would say,
that they certainly have failed to see
the full measure of their duty in this
matter. A small per cent. out of
your abundance added to your usual
contributions would materially allie
viate the burden resting upon these
worthy men, gladden. their hearts,
and enable them to discharge the
duties of their calling more cheerful
| ly, and, no doubt, more successfully.
am far from believing that there is
any unwillingness on your part to
extend the necessary relief, for 1
cannot doubt your liberality in q
matter Of pressing necessity. take
it for granted that you were not
aware of the inadequate support of
our minister and teacher, and there
fore | am free to say, that this SUBJ
ject needs but to be mentioned and
explained TO secure your attention
and your voluntary contributions
His address had the desired effect.
| A subscription was at once started,
headed by Mr.. Goodman with lib
eral sum. The rest followed his ex-
ample, and in short time enough
was subscribed to add two hundred
dollars to the minister's, and one
hundred and fifty dollars to the
teachers salary, showing thata good
cause undertaken in the right spirit
and properly managed seldom fails
of success.
The time was now approaching
for the annual picnic of Mr.. Aliens
school, and all were making prepa-
rations and anxiously awaiting the
day for this pleasant outing. The
pupils had collected enough money
to purchase beautiful writing-desk
to be presented to their teacher, and
| the services of band was secured
to enliven the occasion, while the
teacher himself furnished a splendid
banner for the use Of the school. 1t
was an occasion of universal pleas.
ure and merriment, and drew to-
gether great many persons, both
from the town and neighborhood to
witness and enjoy the festivities.
Towards the close of the days en-
joyment, Mr.. Goodman called the
minister, teacher and pupils togeth-
er under the shade of a large tree,
and in the name Of the congrega-
ton addressed the two men as fol-
lows:
"Dear pastor Of our congregation,
and beloved teacher of our SCHOOL,
We are sensible of the great and i'm
portant services you both have rem
dered to our town and community,
in your important and responsible
positions, and take this occasion to
thank you for the interest you have
shown in your labors, and the noble
efforts you have made in your sever
al callings, not only for the upbuild-
ing of church and school, but more
especially for your noble lessons to
enlighten our minds and sanctify
our hearts. And now, as an evidence
of our appreciation of your success
full and blessed labors, we have rails
ed your salaries, to that extent at
least that your cares for the sup.
port of your families will cease to ha-
rass your minds, and you can follow
the line of your duties "with JOY and
not with sorrow"
Mr.. Goodman was visibly affected
while speaking these words, and the
whole scene was touching to a de-
gree.
Both the minister and teacher
were so overcome with emotion that
they could not find utterance for
their deep feeling of gratitude. They
both, in their modesty, disclaimed
what they termed too fulsome rec
ignition Of their services, and MAIN
tanned that they had simply done
their duty, and would always con-
scientiously do SO in the future and
that the unexpected increase of their
salary, for which they could not find
words sufficient to express their
thanks, would always be an incen-
tive to redoubled zeal in their call
ing. This was followed by an all
around handshaking and congratu-
lations I; and filed with emotions of
joy and happiness all returned to
their homes, satisfied that the day
thus spent was day long to be re-
membered, and often 10 be reverted
to as a bright spot in the life of
many.
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