Putnam patriot. [volume] (Putnam, Conn.) 1872-1962, 1913-07-04
CongregatIonaI Chureh Noles

Several months ago the ladies OF tht
congregation sent a barrel Of supplies
To Rev. W. r. Pierce Of Silver Creek
Nebraska. The following letter recetv-
ed from him will be Of interest:
Silver Creek, Neb, June 3, 1913.
Dear Friends:
Yours Of June Sd Just arrived also a
letter from DR.. Herrick from which IL
seems that the letter | sent you in &C
know ledgrnent Of a missionary barrel
was received by US on Dec. y has not
been received. Come to think Of it
do not think l placed the return adj
dress on the envelope. We experience
ed no little difficulty during the
months Of December end January with
the mail We have mailed letters
from which We have never received a
reply. | am truly sorry that you have
not heard from US.
In regard TO the box will say that We
received II on the date mentioned and
1t billed pressing need. Many afti-
eles that we sorely needed and would
have had to do without. Living on
salary of $500 and being financially
cramped because OF two surgical oper-
ations in the past three years 1t is I'M
possible to get all that the family needs
and many a home missionary would
suffer were ii not for the missionary
boxes that come to gladden. the hearts
and supply the needs Of the family.
Last winter was in many respects a
trying one on our family. Mrs. Pierce s
health has been poor and the work has
been hard. We are in the midst of
Catholic community and our little
Home Missionary church has suffered
much by removals. The Catholics
buying out PFotestants.
June Sd twin daughters arrived at
our home. They are getting along
nicely but Mrs. Pierce is not as well rs
we wish she was.
Am anxious that this letter shall not
20 astray so will take the liberty OF
placing return on the envelope.
Thanking you most heartily for your
kindness and your mission Of love 10
the humble home missionary at Silver
Creek. You will rot be able to realize
how much your kindness has helped
us during the trying months of the
past winter May Gods choicest
blessing rest upon all who SO kindly
helped us. May your choicest wishes
be realized in the work of your church
and society The family join me In
expressing our sincere thanks.
Most respectfully and thankfully
yours,
W II. Pierce and family.
The Mems class are to have charge
of the arrangements for the Bible
school picnic and will give report
within short time.
The ladies report n delightful after
noon with Mrs. Anden at the sewing
meeting last Wednesday. Among
other matters OF business was the APP
preparation for the purchase of china
for use In the banquet room and
kitchen.
A YOUNG MANS RECREATION CREED
will never patIonize an entertain
ment that brutalizes man OF shames a
woman.
| will always do some part OF my
playing in the open air.
will not toe merely lazy spectator
of sport; | will taste for myself its zest
and thrill.
will avoid over-amusement as !
pray that | may be saved from over
work.
will choose the amusements that
my wife can share.
will not spend sunday in caring
for my bodily pleasure so much that
forget my soul and its relation to God
I will never spend on pleasure mon
ey that belongs 10 other aspects OF my
life.
will remember TO enjoy boy
sports again when my boy needs me as
chum.
/ viii fecolect that play should be
for the sake OF my mind AS we'll rs tol
my body; hence ! shall not shun those
fafms oil entertainment that deal With
ideas,
Will never let play serve as the end
OF existence, but always II shall be
used 10 make me better work man
and richer soul
Rev. Herbert \. Jump
Oakland Cal