The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-12-19
WAR HERO AT FIRST BAPTIST.
CONGREGATION RECEIVED GEN.
WHEELER WITH ENTHUSIASM.


and the Entire Congregation Ex-
shook Gen. WheeIer's Hand and
Congratulated Him Upon His Sue
cesses-Interesting sermon ny DR..
Jordan to the Girls and Boys of
His Church.
An ovation was rendered Maj. Gen.
Joe" Wheeler at the First Baptist Church
yesterday, where he had been invited by
Rev. John d. Jordan 20 attend services.
While he entered a stranger, it was not
long after the service before he had be-
come acquainted with every one in the
congregation.
Although the distinguished visitor had
intended 10 visit another church, he
changed his mind when invited TO wor-
ship with the First Baptist congregation.
Had the programme been generally known
in advance. the capacity of the church
would not have accommodated the people.
As 1t was, nearly every available seat
was occupied.
While he was naturally the central fig
ure Of all eyes, it was not until the SER
vice was concluded that Gen. Wheeler
was formally introduced TO the congre-
CATION. After a few brief, but highly
complimentary remarks, duri which
he expressed the desire of every one pres
ent shake hands with Gen. Wheeler, DR..
Jordan requested Mr.. W. C. Powell to
conduct the little general to the front.
He was given a prominent and convenient
place to receive his admirers and then
began a half hours vigorous, old-time
handshakng. There was no lack of
warmth. Everybody had apparently
caught the same happy spirit, and as
their faces beamed with gladness they
grasped Gen. Wheeler's hand, congratu-
lated him on his achievements, and wish
ed him a long and happy life. 1t was
with equal warmth and enthusiasm that
Gen. Wheeler exchanged the greetings.
Among those noticed in the line passing
the general were many ex-Confederates. 1t
afforded them much pleasure to meet their
gallant comrade, whose conduct during
the recent war won laurels not only for
himself, but also for the great body of
men with whom he fought. There was a
twinkle in the eye when Gen Wheeler
shook the hand of those who made them
selves known as comrades.
DR.. Jordan had preached an instructive
sermon to boys and girls 1t dealt with
their duties to themselves their parents
and those with whom they associated.
II am truly glad to meet you again this
morning." DR.. Jordan said. IT always
feel younger, brighter and better after a
service with you. Some time ago l spoke
to you about "A Girl And What She Did
To-day 1 desire to speak to you about "A
Boy and What He Ought To Be, or An
Ideal Boy
Perhaps every parent present who
has boy, thinks l may talk about their
boy. 1 could wish that it were So and il
may be so, but fear not, for ideal boys
are few.
I'm discussing a boy we must begin
with his parents. To raise a boy it is said
TO be necessary to begin with his grand
parents. One chief reason for so few ideal
boys is we have so few ideal parents In
olden times it was considered an occasion
for great rejoicing and much gratitude
to God when a boy was born into the
family; but now it is often an occasion
for great sorrow. A large per cent. of our
children come into the world undesired
and they grow up unlIept and little cared
for by their parents.
Some times we see a splendid son of
| careless, indifferent or even ignoble pa
rents. Either he has seized the principle
from some passer-by or brought it from
some far-off shore while travelling under
| the spell of fancys dream, or inherited it,
| as by mere accident, from some superior
generation among his ancestry. So also
will noble parents sometimes have igno-
bic, unworthy sons, but more often will
the boy bear the image and character of
his parents. All honor for the boy who
can rise above family name and bear
himself nobly onward and upward. Eter-
nal shame on boy who drags his family
name into the dirt and then lives there
with it.
Parents should love their children
and be affectionate toward them. The
hen will fly on swift wing to place herself
between death and her brood. The lion
or the bear will die for their young Par
ents ought to live for their children, and
| if need be, die for them-die to sin, and
wicked, hurtful pleasures.
Parents should set their children a
pious and religious example. Nothing
can take the place of good, old-fashioned
and profound piety. Piety is better than
pearls. l feel sorry for a boy whose par
ents are not religious.
THE boy can never forget the home of
his childhood" continued DR.. Jordan. 1T
fingers a memory of blessing or a curse
A boys home should be made cheerful
ana DTlSnl. lie SnOulu see Smiles, not
frowns. The boy wants to be cheerful
and bright in his home. He wants to
smile, not fret and frown. The boy
needs 10 be ruled in the home-ruled with
the rod of love, not tyranny. The boy
should cheerfully submit to parental au-
thority. and not obey just because he has
to. When boy has nothing else to do
let him spend his time at home with his
I mother. He had better be tied TO his
mothers apron string than Joined to bad
| associates on the streets.
Boys tell the truth always. No good
can come from telling a lie. People viii
excuse you for most anything quicker
than for telling a lie. Be honest. Never
take that which is not your own. Some
day you will hold positions of trust Never
use that entrusted TO you by others as
your own. The number of thefts that come
to light these days as appalling. If the
number that never come to light could be
| told it would shake the very foundations
of our social, church and business sys-
! TENS Rows he religions even Ubila Won