The Republican journal., 1917-01-25

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Mrs. Gray, we went with them to call
or friends who lived in the Calhoun man.
sion. This mansion, for that is the prop
er word to apply, was the home of Pat
rick Calhoun, descendant of John c.
Calhoun, who was vice president. of the
United States with President Monroe in
1917.
The walls have wonderful tapestry
hangings. There are rare paintings,
among them full length oil painting of
John c. Calhoun, and fine library filled
with rare books. The fouse is furnished
throughout in mahogany.
1t was nay custom of an afternoon to
visit the tea room for cup of tea and a
bit of cake. When the woman who
kept the place noticed our great interest
In Charleston, she seemed to enjoy tell
ing US the places most worth seeing
She knew her Charleston by heart, for
her mother was born and had always
lived there, and she loves and reveres
her native city. In telling what happen
ed during the war, she spoke of The bells
OF ST. Mchas is. | nave already told
you about the bells. She SAID,
Nv hen Sherman" not giving him he
title OF General, event through here is
Then flash came into her eyes and sh'
showed SO much feeling l felt quite EN-
barassed, as though in way we were
responsible.
told her we had been in Florida and
there were such crowds OF people at
every place we had visited, it seemed
very quiet and res.ful here, and We felI
as though we had the city to ourselves.
| then said
Il cont understand why more people
do not come here. 1t is such an inter
esting city,"
Her answer was 1--WE would not care
to nave such crowds here. but we love
to have people come who appreciate
Charleston
She said we sho I'D take car and ride
out to Hampton Park, and it is well
worth while. We passed the William
Euston Home, which was given by a
Charleston man. There are twenty very
attractive cottages built in park OF
eight acres. Eacn cottage is provided
with every convenience and comfort,
with space for garden. Here old ard
lntirm couples may end their days in
peace and comfort. There is fine gate
way at the entrance, over which, cut il
the stone archWay, is the descriptions:
''To make old age happy"
Isn't this beautiful beqnest? 70 me
old age neg lected is most pitilul condi-
ton.
Ii was suggested that we attend a
colored church, SC Inquiries were made
and the Calhoun Street Baptist was the
church we were advised to attend, at the
evening service. | had to be assured
and treasured that it would be all right,
as feared our presence might be con-
sidered an intrusion. When we left the
car at Calhoun street, the people were
going in such great numbers | again lost
confidence, SO asked a policeman who
stood on the corner if we would be well
come He said:
Yes, indeed, especially when they
pass the plate.
The church seats 600, and nearly every
seat was occupied, and with the eXcep-
ton of two ladies, we were the only
white people there. When we asked for
a seat near the door, the usher very
politely urged US to be shown to front
pew, but we thanked him and assured
him we preferred a seat we'll back.
Then cards were passed that gave the
service and hymns, as they use no hymn
books. The service began at seven
O'Clock. First there was an anthem by
the choir The minister was a very seri-
Gus looking man. The light shining down
on his white hair gave it the appearance
of a halo.
He wore spectaces with large silver
bows and his voice was the lowest and
most persuasive have ever heard. There
was in the pulpit with him white minis
ter. He explained his presence by say
ing that he had asked friend to come
to his assistance, this evening as his
physician had forbidden him to preach;
in fact, had advised him not to leave his
home, his health was in such condition.
His explanation was longer than any
sermon ever listened to. He then read
in most impressive manner, this hymn,
CAN hail the power of Jesus name,
Let angels PROSTATE fall"
Then the full organ rang out, every
one standing, and everyone singing. l
don't think ever listened to music that
was so thrilling. Their voices, to be
sure, were not cultivated, but were very
musical. Then the minister asked for a
penny offering. and SIX young girls pass
ed the plates. We were surprised. and
rather puzzled 10 see them take money
off the plate after they had laid piece
on, but noticed later that as it was
penny offering they made their own
change.
When the girl passed the tray to us
and we each put on piece of silver, she
waited for US to make our change, but
they were welcome to our offerings. We
were told these penny contributions and
work they have done themselves, built
The church. When the plates were re-
turned to the table there was prayer of
thanks, long one, too. Later the
preacher asked that the plates be passed
again for the colored Y. W. C. A.. a
most worthy object.
Among those who went to the altar to
leave their offering was a remarkably
pretty young girl. She sat in pew d.
rectIy opposite where we sat- She had
evidently changed her nickel into pennies
for she went to the altar four times.
would not misjudge her, but from her
appearance l could see that with her
pretty finery she dressed not to blush un-
seen.
She wore white shoes and stockings.
her dress skirt was bright green, and
with her strawberry pink waist, as she
wore no hat, she suggested to me harle-
quin ice cream with a chocolate drop on
top. From the glances / noticed ex-
changed between the people around US.
and the difficulty two girls who sat be-
side me hid to suppress their laughter,