The Delta independent., 1924-11-28
UNDER TWO FLAGS
BY REV. E. PAYNE
SUNDAY EVENING

rare treat was afforded Delta |
folks Sunday evening, when they |
were given an opportunity to hear
Rev. Emmanuel Payne of the First |
Baptist church, deliver his inspira-
tional lecture on the subject, Under |
Two Flags" or From Coal Pit to |
Pulpit" the intent and purpose of
the lecturer being to encourage 9th |
ers struggling against adversely or
unfortunate environments to forge |
ahead.
A packed house greeted the speak
er while throngs were turned away |
for lack of rooms Although the -serv-
ice was announced for. 1880 p. m, /
the church was crowded to capacity |
as much as thirty minutes earlier.
Rev. Payne had delivered this lee
ture several times in Sterling, Colo
rado, a former pastorate, to satisfy
the overflow there, and the con-
ditions of Sunday night point toward
like happening here.
In his opening remarks, the speak
er said, as he extended a welcome in
few words of greeting, that he de-
sired all to feel free to express their
feelings as the service progressed;
that there was no ban on the clapping
Of hands when the occasion offered.
Throughout the entire lecture which
covered a period of one hour and
five minutes, the large assembly
listened with rapt attention, the
only interruption being the applause
given as an expression of apprecia
tion. The audience was carried from
the ludricous to the sublime. as they,
gether. Rev. Payne's address
sparkled with wit and humor, and
many were the anecdotes used by
way OF illustration, adding emphasis
to the thoughts presented
In a brief introduction, the speak
er described the land of his nativity.
talking interestingly Of its people
and their manners and customs.
From scenic and historic points Of
view. the principality of Wales is the
most alluring OF the British Isles. In
this area may be found the loftiest
OF mountain peas. and the finest of
mountain scenery. Here, too, are
beaches OF irresting charm and many
streams teeming with fish. There
are wonderful forest trails. and the
gray ruins Of towers and castles. each
recalling interesting historic events
and legends Of the early days.
Said the speaker: AS we look at
yonder mountain range, we notice
some peaks that stand out above all
others. So there are epochs in your
| life and mine" The three outstand-
ing epochs in the life OF the speaker
which he discussed were Leaving
Home; Leaving the Coal Mines;
| Pledging Allegiance to the Stars and
Stripes.
Rev Payne spoke with pride of the
homeland. stating that in many ways
its was akin to America. He assert
ed, as did the Trishman, "A man is
proud OF his native country whether
he is born there or not" Wales was
the home place OF Lloyd George, who
Is said to he the most beloved and
the most hated man in the British
Empire"
The speaker portrayed with pathos
the first epoch in his life-the leav-
ing OF home and severing of the home
ties. He recalled the last time he
slept beneath the old parental roof
and told of the parting scene on the
succeeding day. beautiful tribute
TO the mother left behind:
Then cherish her with care
And smooth her silvry hair
When gone. youll never get
another:
Wherever You may turn.
This lesson you will learn
That a boys best friend is
his mother"
was followed with the following we'll
known and oft-repeated lines in ad.
monition TO the boy:
BE good my boy, and let who will
be clever:
Do noble things. not dream all day
long.
And, so, make life. death and the
vast forever
One grand. sweet, song"
When but a lad OF twelve years OF
age, Rev. Payne started to work in
the mines OF his native land Speak
ing OF his early life, he said. while
tolling in the mines OF Wales, n