The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1922-09-05
DEDICATION OF J. N. MARTIN
MEMORIAL HALL
A. R. PRESBYTERIAN.


has always appealed to the liberalltA
of the church. The first building
erected was the dormitory which was
used for school work till better ac-
commodations could be provided
| Under the leadership Of Misses Ste
venson, Neel and Love, and Other
workers the school soon attracted the
attention of the ambitious boys anc
girls of the community, and COM
mended itself to all who observed the
splendid service it was rendering
Since Rev. r. \. Hunter was placed
in charge the work has been greatly
enlarged. The family of Mr.. j. n
Martin Of Newberry, S. c.. desiring
to commemorate his memory in some
appropriate way, gave $4,000 for the
erection Of a hall which would serve
as an assembly hall and provide suf-
fcient class rooms. This fund was
supplemented by like sum raised BY
the First, Second and Catawba Pres
byteries.
The hall was erected in 1921, and
is attractive in design. The upper
floor forms a well arranged and COM
modious auditorium, which will serve
for RELIGIOUS gatherings. The lower
floor accommodates six class rooms,
and will be sufficient for present
needs.
The dedicatory exercises were held
on August 3rd, 1922. A arge and
interested congregation was present.
It was great pleasure to have pres
ent Mrs. J. N. Martin, Mr.. +. n.
Martin, Mrs. T. W. Sloan, Mrs. H. II.
Sweets, Mrs. S. w. Reid, Mrs. G. l..
Kerr. Mr.. J. n. Martin, Jr., and Miss
Lalla Martin-the wife and living
sons and daughters of Mr.. Martin.
The service was most impressive.
Rev. R. n. Hunter presided, Rev. }.
w. Carson offered the invocation.
The Scripture was read by Dr.. Il. h.
Sweets. DR.. T. w. Sloan preached
a very impressive sermon on Matt.
1l:29, "For l am meek and lowly in
heart" The sermon was simple
and forceful presentation of the
meekness and lowliness of Jesus. In
closing the statement was made that
these were marked characteristics OF
the man in whose memory this hal!
has been erected.
Following the sermon Mr.. r. \.
Martin Of Newberry read very IN
teresting sketch of Ms. J. n. Mar
tin. Mr.. J. N. Martin, Jr., of Char
lotte. gave breaf statement of the
circumstances that led to the dona-
ton. and DR.. S. W. Reid spoke in
appreciation of Miss Bernie Mar
tin. one of the donors who pass out
of this life since the hall was erect
ed.
The building was formally pre-
sented in the name of the Martin
family, and the Presbyteries that
SnaGe contribution to its erection,
bv Rev. G. L. Kerr. A suitable re-
sponse was made by Rev. W. 3.
Lindsay in behalf Of the committee.
After remarks by Dr.. G. B. White
and DR.. J. W. Carson the payer Of
dedication was made by Re W. B.
Lindsay.
The music was under the direc-
ton of Mrs. G. E. Kidd and contrib
uted much to the pleasure of the oc-
casion.
Dinner was served on the grounds
and an hoor Of very pleasant inter
course was emf :. The people of
the community were present in large
numbers and in every way showed
their interest in the work that is be-
ing done by the school.
The new parsonage that is being
erected through the efforts Of DR.. G
B. White is nearing completion, and
will furnish a comfortable home for
the Suparintendent.
Rev. r. y. Hunter is doing a splen-
did work. He IS ably assisted this
summer by Mr.. Gettys of the SEM
mary.
Thus closed most interesting and
enheartening day for the Hillcrest
mission. The people turned their
faces homeward and many Of the Wis
itors journcyed Up the mountain for
the conference at Bonclarken. The
history of Hilicrest is & prophecy Of
greater things in the future.
The church appreciates the gener-
Gus gift Of the Martin family. but
the family has been more than COM
pensated by what has already been
accomplished. y. X.