The Forrest City times., 1910-01-28
Thirteenth BIRTHDAY.
Mr. and Mrs. Max YOffie Entertain In
Honor OF Sons Natal Day
and Confirmation.

lotiie'S birthday, and on that day he
was confirmed in the JEWS faith.
The occasion was one of great 10Y
in the Gofiie home, and the Justly
proud parents Of this splendid boy en-
tertained few intimate friends in
honor of the event.
Those present were: Messrs. Il. D.
Hatcher. Bob Benson, Divine Carr.
.. Il. Rollwage, j. l.. Scott, Tom
Bridgforth. J. NJ. Nichols, 4. L..
Stevens, kirke Becker, NJ. Isaacs, :.
Il. Trapp, }. III. Upton, Ed Allen, A.
j Naccaro, J. NJ. Davis, ID. c. Webb,
J. O. Rush, Il. NJ. Nimocks, Chas
Lewis, j. Kaufman, l.. \. Lashua.
Sam Burd, Chas. Walker, Sam Hall.
Mike Drexler, Nj. Davidson, ii. David
son, Joe Rubenstein, Mesdames 4.
Becker, NJ. 1saacs, Sam Burd. Netal
Snowder, ii. Ioiiie, l.. A. Lashua:
Nathan Yofiie, Dora Yonie, Sadie
Burd Rosa Burd and Steve Snow
den.
When the guests had gathered places
at tables were filled. punch served
and an exciting game of Euchre was
thoroughly enjoyed for half an hour.
when all were invited into the spa
ciouS dining room for refreshments
and ceremonies befitting the occasion.
Hon. q. Il. Rollwage, by request of
the host, acted as master of ceremon-
les. and, all standing, announced in
few Well-chOSen words the nature of
the event, and introduced Master
Samuel Iotiie, who, standing in a
chair near his parents, delivered the
following speech in most feeling and
masterful manner:
Dear parents and guests.
This day is of double significance to
me; first, because ii is my thirteenth
birthday, secondly, because my child
hood Is passed and the dawn of my
youth commences. | am no more a
child, but fullhedged man even as
you are. lit companion to all holy ser
vices.
! enter today as a member of the
great society dispersed throughout
the countries, but united under the
flag OF one God, Of one faith and Of
one people.
Until this day my father was re-
sponsibe for me and for every little
mistake done by me-he bore the spir-
ltual punishment; from this day OH,
all sponsibiltties rest upon me and
my father gladly exclaimed: Good
rlddance Of this punishment. | shall
nave. as an lseralite. to perform all
laws and commandments which the
Lord gave To His people.
Therefore | am both glad and fright.
ened i am glad because | am equal To
all those who are grown up, and am
tIigiie led for the mistakes that will
surely face me. | am still young and
inexperienced. | am afraid | might
fall ard not be able to stand up, |
therefore still need guide TO lead me
upon the path of life, 50 that | might
hot be led astray.
Dear parents: You have brought me
up; you have kept your watchful eyes
over me for period Of thirteen years:
you have inspired me with goodness
and uprightnesS. have caused you
many sleepleSs night | have caused
you also pain and sorrow. But you. !
In your loving kindness. have borne
all this and forgiven me. You have
led me upon the path of righteousness
and taught me how to obey the laws
Of God and His servant Moses When |
you will see that you have not sown in
vain, and that your troubles have
borne good fruit, you will rejoice and
be proud of me. How can thank YOU
have nothing TO repay you for all this. |
lou do not want my thanks. but you
desire me to be good and honest TO
God and man. Therefore keep your
Watchlul eyes upon me in tia future.
for ! still need your help and advice
|, for my part, will do my utmost TO
follow YOU. shall be true to my peo-
pie, TO my country, to my language
and TO my religion.
pray TO Thee, O Lord, to prolong
the lives of my father and mother,
that they may be happy with their
children. O Lord, give Thy Heavenly
blessings 10 my parents. Bless them
with riches and prosperity. Bless them
with happy life, health and Joy.
Send Thy blessings to my sisters and
TO all my family and to all the people
Send Thy salvation and help the pe0-
pie TO return to their heritage Amen.
When he had finished, tears filled the
eyes OF many, and admiration of the
boy and his intelligence, every heart
and mind. All congratulated him,
and now being seated, part0ok of
magnificent luncheon, consisting of
goose salads and other tempting
solids. lee cream. cake and light drinks
of various kinds.
After luncheon. which Was inter
spersed With happy conversation, the
game Of euchre was resumed and en-
loved for brief time, when he guests
departed. each with the satisfaction
Of having been royalty entertained and
with many good wishes for the host,
hostess and Samuelfs future, in all of
which we beg 10 Join.
Samuel was the recipient Of many
kilograms, Of similar purport, the fol-
lowing being fair specimen:
New York, Ian. p 1910.
Max Ollie. Forrest City.
Receive our hearty congratulations
With Samuel's confirmation
Aaron 4otlie and family.
lie also received more than two
score OF beautiful presents, of all of
which he is very proud, and which he
greatly appreciates
All present express themselves as
having spent pleasant evening, and