The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-11-14

MT. A. II. hOnn was eleCted treas
urer of synod; Rev. C. P. Boozer
treasurer Bachman Endowment fund.
Mr. Otto Tiedman, Jr., treasurer of
Seminary fund.-
Thanks For Hospitality.
The following motion was heartily
and unanimously adopted: The thanks
Of this synod be extended to the
pastor Of St. Paul's church, to its
members and friends, and also to
those of Bethlehem church, for the
bountiful hospitality which synod has
enjoyed during its sessions, and thar
suitable expression of these thanks be
made by the president at the closing
service tomorrow.
Beautiful T.. cute.
One of the pretties: and most ap-
propriate services wa held on Sat-
urday just before tie adjournment for
dinner
Rev. A. J. Bowers. D. D. in behalf
of the members Of St. Pa11l'3 church
presented their pastor, Rev. J. A
Sligll with a nice new purse we'll fill
ed with ''coin of the realm" DR.. Bow
ers took Pastor Sigh and the greater
part of syrod by complete surprise,
when he arose at THE proper moment
and in language couched in 'oeautiful
English announced the gift from the
congregation to the pastor. DR..
Bowers said he felt himself }lonored
thar he should be chosen as the me-
| diurl of communication between the
people and their we'll beloved and
faithful pastor in conveying this SIM
! pie gift as an expression Of their
love and devotion TO their pastor.
Prof. Bowers said that it were well
that this and similar expressions of
appreciation for the faithfulness of
workers, should be given in the life
time of the workman and he COM
Emended TIE spirit of the St. Paufs
congregation in showing their aftec-
ton for their pastor wtnle yet among
them, that it were better not to wait
to scatter flowers on ones grave but
such marks of hove and appreciation
and confidence should be shown to
the living.
Rev. Sigh was visibly overcome
when he attempted to respond to this
beautiful tribute, he could say 'dhat
he was moved to the depths OF his
heart at this exhibition Of their good
will and confidence towards him and
he declared that this act of theirs
would nerve him to more constant
endeavors to continue to merit their
love and confidence.
News Notes.
Miss Martha Johnstone, of the
class of 'o5 of Newberry college op-
ened school at the famous old St.
Paul's school house on Monday morn
ing. November IS.
Rev. A. J. Stirewarlt, missionary
elect to Japan. who will sail in few
weeks for his field of labors, was pres
emf at the convention and presented
strong plea for the missionary cause.
The familiar face and voice of DR..
R. C. Holland, president Of the Board
Of Missions of the United Synod, was
pleasure TO his hosts Of friends in
synod.
Rev. J. H. Wilson, D. D., of Sails
bury. N. C., with his usual genial smile
and wit. was listened to with profit
: and pleasure in the interests of THE
orphans home.
Rev. A. G. Voigt, D. D., Dean of
the Theological seminary at Mt.
Pleasant visited the synod in the IN
terests of the seminary and was hap
PLY greeted by his many friends.
The pastor loci, Rev. J. A. Sigh,
HAS given the longest continuous ser-
vice to the work of the South Caro-
lima synod Of any other member ot
the body, and but few can be found
in any synod who have given long
er service to any one congregation.
There has been no interruption in his