The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1923-06-24
DR.. STUART AND
FAM|LYARE GUESTS
Of C0NGREG CATION
Pastor Is Almost Overcome
BY Prospect Of Realizing
Dream Of Lifetime

When the Cunard Anchor Liner
"Tuscania" sails from New York har-
Dor on Saturday. June 80, there will
be aboard her spacious decks Bir-
mingham's popular minister and
spiritual evangel, DR.. George r. Stu
art. pastor of the First Methodist
church. With him will be Mrs. Stu
art and their young son Jack.
The most wonderful event of my
life is about to materialiZe, and I am
almost overcome with Joy, occasioned
by the kindnesses of the members
of my congregation and my many
friends. who are extending this beau
tiful trip to my wife, my son and
myself"
These were the words of DR.. Stuart
when questioned about his European
trip. He spoke in a low tone Of voice,
filled with tears of gratitude and
said: II have always worked. All
my life have worked. taking little
time for play, and to think that my
congregation has given me this Won
derful trip at an expense Of $500,
almost overcomes me. Friends from
every section Of the country have
written me letters and notes of, good
bye in which they have enclosed a
gift of some description or a check.
Recently 1 received letter from
friends of Tampa. Fla. In which was
check for $500. The letter stated
that Mrs. Stuart and I were to pur-
chase some little memento and to
think of them on our journey. The
thought of visiting the Holy Land,
wonderful. In fact 1t is past express
ing.
Old Cities OF Italy.
II have always been a close stu
dent of history" continued the min
tr%a ssnv, l.
visit each of the oldest cities of
Italy. as we'll as those OF the Holy
Land. have Just been informed that
a special privilege will be granted
to the members of the party who are
to make the trip with us. This privi-
1ege Is that we will be allowed to
examine the things for Brother Tut's
more delightful than the Mediter-
ranean cruise, which will be made
by our party. I have a number of
acquaintance and friends who will
also make this trip, friends who live
In Texas and various other southern
states"
DR.. Stuart will deliver his last SER
Sunday June "a. He will leave Bir-
mingham Monday morning. stopping
at Chattanooga, Cleveland and Knox
Vile, Tenn. to say goodbye to his
sons and daughters who reside there.
after which he will go to Lynchburg,
Va, where he will join Mrs. Stuart,
who at present is the guest of her
daughter In that city. From this
point they will go to New York City.
from which harbor they will sail
June 80.
Has New Granddaughter.
While visiting with DR.. Stuart re-
Gently he was not only thrilled over
the prospects OF his wonderful voy-
age. but also over the announcement
OF the birth OF granddaughter, the
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Archer p. Pet
tyjohn OF Lynchburg, Va, Mrs. Petty
john being the youngest daughter
of the beloved minister, formerly Miss
Elizabeth Stuart.
Passports have been secured and
every possible arrangement has been
made by the committe in charge Of
DR.. Stuart's trip. for his convenience.
happiness and safety during his three
months absence from their church
and 1t Is with every good wish and
God bless you that he will leave his
flock Sunday night.
DR.. Stuart will I'LL his pulpit at
both the morning and evening service
Sunday and his general topic for
each service will be Things I Elk
pect to See in Europe"