The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1903-01-01

spirit. In the years that are past he was
a strong man. In that sad, sad day
when the Union was broken. DR.. Hufham
went about in the homes of the people
carrying the Gospel and sharing with
them their trials and sufferings. Brave
as any man that charged the heights OF
ettysburg-braver than any man and
as tender as a woman. for the bravest
are ever the tenderest-this man gave
Strength and comfort.
He met on the frontier of his State the
old soldier and took his hand in his and
said: Let US be men still, for God still
reigns and this is our land" Gov. Az
cock spoke OF DR.. Hufhan as an eminent
and useful citizen-the friend and coun-
selor OF our great War Governor. aud of
the men who have taken up his mantle.
He closed by presenting n handsomely
bound volume of the New Testament to
DR.. Hufham from his brethren of the
ministry in words that We're as touching
as they We're fitting 1t is not inappro-
pirate to say. here that the tender,
touching tribute that the Governor paid
to the beloved man OF whom he spoke
greatly warmed thehe of our people
toward him and strengthened the al
! ready strong hold he has upon their af-
fections
Mr.. Williams said that Dir. Hufham had
been asked to be present and if he then
wished to say anything the consregi-
ton would hear him gladly. DIR. Hnfham
had been deeply touched by all that was
said. There was emotion in his heart
and tears in his eyes when he arose. 1t
was alike happy hour and trying Or
deal for hun He spoke with tremor
in his voice. This is the happiest mo-
ment in my long life, he said after a
brief hesitation. This is the moment to
which | have looked forward, when |
should step down from the station
which have held so long as public
| man and take my place among the
| humber toilers; but had no thought
of this. | have been SO busy with my
work that there was no lime for thought
have not even had time to learn what
my ighbors thought of me. and SO this
comes as a surprise-and it is all very
sweet to me- In words such as he can
command so we'll for the proper convey
ance of his thoughts and feelings DR..
Huffman made grateful acknowledge
ment of the love and appreciation
shown him on this occasion.
1t Was remarkable demonstra ton
the most notable event in the history of
our good State, Gov. Aycock declared.
Certainly We do not know that any
thing like it has ever occurred within its
borders. Never before has Henderson
paid such tribute to a living man.
The GOLD LEAF is especially glad such
a service was held and that Henderson
should have been the place for holding it,.
AS Mr. Pittman has well said it was a
great testimonial of the power of Christ
over the hearts of men that men should
SO honor the old servant of the Cross.
The keynote of the meeting was 'Ser
want OF God, well done"
At the conclusion of DR.. Hufham's re-
marks led by the choir the congregation
united in singing "God be With You
Till We Meet Again." Mr.. Williams
asked DR.. Hufham to pronounce the ben
ediction and the most unique and Ger
tainly one of the most enjoyable services
ever held in Henderson passed into time
with the fast dying year
The presence of Governor Aycock was
peculiarly graceful and gratifying and a
noble tribute to the life and love of DR..
Hufham. He was entertained by Mr. d.
Y. Cooper, at whose beautiful home he
was met by number of our people dur
ing the afternoon and again that night
after the services at the church.