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About Schley County enterprise. (Ellaville, Ga.) 1886-1??? | View Entire Issue (Jan. 7, 1886)
Tfiti ENTERPRISE. ELLAVILLE, GA., JANUARY, 7, lSSii. A. J. Mari’, Editor and Proprietor. January 1st IKKO. My friends what ttro your thoughts to¬ day, The 1 loginning of another year speeding on its way, The old year is gone, yes it lias forever tied, How many during its short stay are sleeping with the dead. They began the old year as you are be¬ ginning this, Home down eternal woe others to eternal bliss, Are gone from the walks of men, Yes,fore vor gono from a world of sin. We are sad to-day as our thoughts go straying back, Over the old year and look along its track, And see where we might have said a word, To s me poor wanderer ami his soul within him stirred. Yes, the old year like the .years before it has past into history. The question comes up before us now and pleads for a wise solution? Can’t you resolve to spend this year better or the little of it,that you may live than you did the one that last night at 12 o’clock bid a long fare¬ well to us that are now living, and bore away her share of human be¬ ings to their narrow sleeping homes in mother earth. They are gone,sad thought indeed. Where shall we turn for language to describe our feelings. We are not satl when we take one view, the heavenly view of the prepared that have fallen, hut spare us and chase from our minds the language we would attempt to borrow when in the act of penning the word,“a soul is lost, forever lost, that breathed its last in 1885. It is said that a human being dies each second of time; young man young lady, little boys, little girls middle aged and aged, make the calcula¬ tion and see how many will fall ii - to their narrow sleeping homes this year and after you have made the solemn figures will you think solinn- ly candidly and wisely that you may be one of that number. It is simply impossible to shape words into lan¬ guage in such away as to get human being to wisely think and to wisely act. They forget, pitiable creatures. My triends which of the two follow¬ ing words sounds best to you, widen your choice and before 1 tell you the words permit me to say that you and I and the unborn millions that are yet to live must abide the mean¬ ing of these two words: These are the words, “Welcome,” ‘,Depart.” Think how much you like to meet with a warm welcome from your friends. Think now the first day the year make your choice and let that choice be entered on the record of Heaven and when the world is passing away, you will hear the welcome, the last welcome, the eternal wel¬ come from the father who will say will done, enter my rest and be for¬ ever at home. This year, the year 1886 will be the lust doubtless to some pf the readers of the prise. It may be the last year to the writer. What our record will be is an important question; we need give the question a prayerful survey that involves our eternal destiny. We pray for a good record. records of human acts and may and do err but the record Heaven is correctly kept. We of it often. What will I have meet. Our advice is make a good record for this year. If you can nothing more give a cup of cold water to a weak and feeble person speak kindly to the erring and seek to reclaim them. Walk circum¬ spectly. In tenderness and affec¬ tionately, bind up the broken ed, visit the sick administer to the necessities of the poor and neady heed the cries the widow and orphan; each act is put on the record of Heaven and no error or mistakes are found there. This is the advice of your editor, it may not be as full and complete as it ought,but try to have fewer regrets this year than you had last. Cultivate an acquaintance with that peace that the world can¬ not give or take away, and if this is your last year as it may be—when your eyes are growing dim the vis¬ ion of earthly friends and things fading from your view, then comes the last struggle and you are gone to the reward of the good in the glory land. May it be the happy lot of each reader of this article. Ellaville, Ga., Jan. 6tlr Whereas the Old Schley Guards 5th Ga., Regiment have been the re- cipients of four boxes of Oranges and all the undersigned have shared and enjoyed them with their fami- lies take this method of returning thanks to our o!d comrade in arms, J. If. Harp, Eeqr of Cresent City Fia. ut. BEMLVED. Byc-ach «l„t ear sincere thanks are hereby tendered J. II. Harp, Esqr. our esteemed friend the donor who was a sharer wiGt in the struggle .... lor n,depen- us donee being a member of the same rc-iinont and this exprosBioirfr..... to ue rekindle* it. a, the toad recollections of the ohl war times. 2nd. Rrholvkd. We trust lie will lie bjest in basket and in store and- that he may prosper in Iris under¬ takings and that nothing of a dam¬ aging nature may ever befall his grove; and that health and prosper- ity attend him and family. Hold. Burton,Capt., C. B. Hudson, lffet., J. J. Snipes, Diet., K. T. Bivins, Kargt., T. B. Myers, Sargt., A. Alien, Cor., .1 F Woods, T J Myers, Win Allen, K C Meadows, C L Peacock, H W Cockrell, Charles Womack, Henry Jordan,T B Barnes, T J Allen, T II Devane, T J Hixon, SJ H.xon, Ben Kilkereace, W 11 Holloway, T B Lumpkin, Miles Wimbush. CliriMiiiH* Tree. The Concert and Onristmas Tree for the M. E. Sunday school passed off very pleastantly Xmas eve. The court room was beautifully and ap¬ propriately decorated, and the ex¬ ercises witnessed by a large and ap¬ preciative audience. At 7 o’clock the grand old song “Glory to God in the Highest!”, pealed fori It from organ and voices in one glorious, glad jubilee. The superintendent, Dr. C. H. Smith then led in prayer, thanking God for the advent of the babe of Bethle- hem, and beseeching His presence and blessings. The first recitation “Softly He cometh, our King, our King” was sweetly rendered by Miss Nella Davis, then twelve scholars repeat¬ ed the 53 chapter of Isaiah, so beau¬ tifully portraying the coming Jesus, which was all fulfilled when the wise men fellow the star,” till it come and stood over where the young child was. “Tidings of Joy” was then sung by the class, which w as follow¬ ed by a recitation from Miss Willie Williams, “Brighest and best of the sons of the morning” very impress- ively recited, bringing tears to our eyes, and adoration in our hearts. As the superintendent announced twelve tides of Juses; ap¬ propriate verses were repeated by twelve scholars each holding tiie initial letter, which they hung upon a large gilt star, suspend¬ ed before the tree reading when completed, Jesus Our Star. All! what can compare with tiie glad, happy faces of childhood and youth, as they repeat the sweet verses In God’s Holy Word.” Master Jimmie Gaines success¬ fully recited a long selection,herald¬ ing forth thac “Glorious song of old.” ‘Peace on earth, good will to man.” Thencamea recitation by theclasa. A recitation, “Star of Bethlehem” happily rendered by Miss Addie Smith, the sixtli scholar repeated Matt. 2:11 and after a recitation, “Gifts” by the class in concert; Hail! Blessed Star!” was sung to tiie good old time, “I am so glad that our Father in Heaven ;”four scholars then repeated verses upon the man¬ hood of Jesus: then tiie class in con¬ cert told of God’s love to us in the gift of His Son; and the eleventh and twelfth scholars spoke of the Son’s loving and saving power, fol¬ lowed by the beautiful song, to the Voice,” recited in good taste by Miss Annie Clara Amos. The closing hymn was then sung by the school “ To Thee we si.tg. Our Glorious King. ” By request, Miss Annie Clare Amos recited “The Last Hymn,” with tine effect, and in a most ap¬ propriate manner for the occasion. The gifts were then distributed from the tree, whieli’was brilliantly illuminated, the teachers were not orgotten by their pupils. God bless the children, and give us all hearts like the great German, Richter to say,“I love God and little children ” Many of tiie scholars received from tiie superintendent “Costume Mottoes,” which by being properly pulled, exploded, presenting to the recipient a cap, which when put Upon tiie head caused mirth and laughter, so passed the Xmas eve of 1885. The dear children may now anticipate a grand “Easter Celebr t- tion,” as announced by the superin- tendant. All are Rejoicing over a public tree New Year’s Eve at Murray’s Haii, Ellaville, and everybody was invited to attend by Judge Battle. May it it cheer the hearts of the old and young, as did our tree the Sunday school scholars and the Sun- day school workers. Q. December 25th, 1885. Many thanks to Misses fcusie Cockrell, Nella Davis and Willie Williams, also Master Chas. Scovill for the places in the S. S. Concert, in addition to their own, of some of our best scholars, Who are spending the holidays fro -rt home. We hope they are they will be with us at the “Easter Celebration.” =*--— A CHAPTER OF “BOAT’S.” -- A Lay Sermon for You..* Ladies, Willi Hints for Those ot Older Growth. — Don’Wiee,. bad company. A wn- man is known by her companions, As a woman’s intercourse so is her character. Every woman’s charac- , ter i* fm-med on ihe model of tbu.- *•«!, a hen. -be associates. A man will), at* cure take vice and imperfection from had company as disease from impure air. The young ladies who entertain young men wlm come to their parlors while smoking cigars,full of whisky, oaths and slang upon their lips, and who nre known to them to frequent the lowest haunts of vice, cannot expect to live in esmention ol the great and good. You cannot afford to as- sociate with the empty headed im- moral young man, even if he belongs to what is called “high society” high society run low. Don’t associate with your inferiors; associate with men of judgment, intelligence and goodness. Don’t read impure liturature. Thousand of girls are growing into worthless womanhood because of bad reading. The most powerful foe of true womanhood is corrupt literature—books that are crammed full of second hand remarks, and old, diseased, putrid thought, with itself, with nature,with truth at war. If you would be wise for yourself wise for eternity, don’t read any of the “blood and thunder” literature. Many of these profess to teach a moral. They teach just the opposite. We have no need go to brothel or to leant morality. Virtue is a flow¬ er which never grows in such soil. You can never expect any good from a source so vile. There she goes, journing around the house, with a novel on her arm her hair disheveled her checks pale, lips quivering, slippers run down at heel, biting her linger nails to the quick, bewailing the sad fate of her unfortunate lover. She is all unfitted for the duties of a wife, mother, sis¬ ter daughter. Gather up your bad literature and pitch it into the kitchen gate, lest it blast you, your prospective husband and your chil¬ dren after you. Don’t gossip. When God made man it is said lie gave him 10 meas¬ ures of speech, and woman ran way with nine. A gossping woman is the devils bellows to blow up t lie fires of strife. It must be a blessing to the public when sucli a woman if hoarse, and it is a pity that she has not as many blisters on her tongue as she lias teeth in her jaws. Don’t tell everything you hear. As a snowball grows by rolling it, so does a story by telling it. They wlio talk much lie much. Don’t poke your nose into your neighbor’s house to smell out his fauls. Business is business, tint the best kind of business is to mind your own business. Don’t put on magnifying glasses to discover your neighbors flaws. You live in a glass house; don’t throw any stones. Think of your own faults arc other people’s fauls you toll. Faults are always thick where love is thin. Don’t cultivate a bad temper. A man once said to his wife, “Double up your whip.” He meant, keep your tongue quiet. It must be a terrible thing to live with a whip that is always lashing you. A good temper flings showers of sunshine over the darkness of the world. Don’t use hard words. They are as hail stones, beating down and de¬ stroying what they would nourish if they were melted into drops. Little drops of rain brighten the meadows, little acts of kindness brighten the world. A sweet disposition is so ex¬ cellent that it ought to be emblazon¬ ed upon every thought and act life. Don’t fret. Don’t grumble. Don’t whine. Don’t look at tiie world through blue goggles. Don’t neglect to learn how manage the af¬ fairs of a home. Don’t think of get¬ ting married before you know how to get up a good square meal—tiie great secret of domestic happiness. Strive to lie a helpmeet for some good man, and notsimply a Helpeat. Don’t make aslave of your mother Don’t lie in bed until 8 o’clock in the morning and make her do all the work. Help her whenever you can. Don’t call her the old woman; “old lady” is bad enough, but old woman is still worse. Respect the white head. Love that form tottering on the brink of the grave. Don’t talk slang. You have no idea how it sounds to ears unused or to »- Hon’t be wild. Beware of li«le things. They may be r.oth- “*• lhe >’ Be Carry yourself so that man will look U P to y° u * Do,,,t marr >’ a man t() mend hun to reform him. Such attempts are ^ nerall >' a » v ‘ , n and -powerless as attempts to turn back the flowing tide with a wisp ? of straw, 1 or outroar a hurricane . with a tin whistle. A young mau asked for te nun o a beautiful girl. As she hesitated about replying, the young man said, “I await your answer With bated breath.” The young lady answered: “Well, my dear sir, you will have to bait your breath with something be- sides wines and Limburger cheese to c&tch me.” Her head was level. A young man who will not cease drinking to please h.s sweetheart, will not do so to please his wi.e. Don’t marry a man that chews to- ho,,.,,. The use Of tohttCCi, is a and «l"'y habit, injurious to the health and expensive. Only one passage in the Bible can be quoted in . its .. favor: “Let ,,, mm that 1 .-, filthy, t,c tH«.y utilL” lazy Don.....a try a man. ........ are *.me yean, atea who are «.la»y that it almost requires an artist to draw their breath. They seeming- ly have not ambition enough to la¬ bor under an impression. They live off the earnings ot their pa until they find a girl who is fool enough to marry them, and they will live off her pa. Look where are going. Don’t marry a man who has spent his all in living, and tells you that he is now going to get married and settle up. “Don’t marry a man who has not the wherewith to support you. You cannot live on love. “When poverty comes in at the door, love flies aut through the window.” Don’t marry a man for a home a ! living, when by rolling up your is jves and taking care of your lualth, you can earn your own liv¬ ing and provide a home for your¬ self. Don’t marry a man to get rid of him, or oblige him, or simply be¬ cause he asks you. Don’t marry in haste, lest you repent at leisure. Love can wait. 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The Spring Term will open on the 2nd Monday and continue 24 weeks. The Fall Term will continue 16 "1 RATES OF TUITION PER MONTH. nthmetic 1st. Spelling, Reading English and Graminer Mental Arithmetic,$1.50. $2.00. 2nd. Geography, and 3rd. All higher English ranches, Latin and Greek, $3.00. I strnction in music *3.00 nor month INCIDENTAL FEE PER TERM 25 CENTS. All students will be charged from the time the? enter School to the end of the ■Term, except canes of p-totacted sickness. Board in good families at $8.00 per month. Foi five days in the week, $5.00. All Students will t, e required to confirm strloly to the Discipline of the School. due at end of the Term. December 15th, 1885. W. M. 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