The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-11-21
Lutheran Synod at St. Paul's.
J. B. O'Neall Holloway.

At recent meeting of the Lutheran
synod at St. Pauls the following res
buttons were passed:
"Resolved, That this synod desires
to express and put on record its high
appreciation of the unusual fact that
it is now in session in church which
has had the same pastor for the term
Of forty years.
"Resolved, That we heartily rejoice
with the congregation of St. Paul's
and with their beloved pastor, the
Rev. J. A. Sigh, in the remarkable
blessing of the Great Head of the
Church, whose favor has brought
them together this far in their church
|. life and history. and earnestly pray
that the same good Providence may
carry them on together through
many years to come.
"Resolved, That we would bear sim
cere tribute to the long and loyal
work OF the Rev. J. A. Sigh in this
synod-as we'll as in this congregation
in his unfailing defence OF the vital
interests of our church, and especially
Newberry college, in the trials and
crises that have overtaken her in the
years that are gone. in the strong,
wise counsel with which he has bless
ed the church and in his answering
allegiance to what he has always
thought to be right, just and true''
Other News Notes.
The iheartiness of the unstinted hos
pitality of the St. Paups people as
sisted by nearby members of Bethle-
hem, was matter Of continued fav-
orable comment, and it was 10 per-
functory action of synod when that
body unanimously adopted resolutions
of thanks.
In the cemetery which had been
neatly cleaned we saw the first grave
made, William C. Aull. born in 1897
and buried May 10, 1868. He died in
the war He was a son of Rev. Her
man Aull once a pastor of St. Paul's.
He left several children. six of whom
are living: Geo. B. and Adam L. Aull,
of Pomaria, John NJ. Aull, OF Lees
vile and Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, formerly
Mrs. Dominick, Mrs. Mary Wertz and
Mrs. w. D. Cromer, of Prosperity.
The old school house has been rear
ranged and new patent desks put in.
The last time the writer was within
its sacred walls was the day after the
earth quake of 1886 when he made
short talk 70 the school then taught
by Mr.. George Mills.
John c. Aull. the great grandson of
Rev. Herman Aull, is the efficient sup
erintendent of the Sunday school.
St. Paul's still retains that good old
custom Of the mothers bringing all
the children including the babies to
church,.
The music led by Walter Counts
with Miss Annie Mae Bedenbaugh
gracefully presiding at the organ was
whole-souled and appropriate.
The utmost harmony and good will
seems to prevail in all the delibera-
tons of synod, which is most favor
able omen. Not discordant note in
all the proceedings.
Pastor Kreps makes good and
tactful presiding officer and dispatches
business promptly and intelligently.
His decisions are always given quick
ly and fairly.
One of the most unique discourses
ever heard on the subject Of Christian
education was the one delivered by
Rev. Chas. f. Koerner, D. D. Its
uniqueness was equal1ed only by its
weirdness.
We were struck with the great num-
Der of young people in this commit
nirv. This offers fine opportunity.
The writer was happy in the renew
al of old friendships and the forming
of new ones. 1t is his old tramping