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A ugusta Church News
At a Glance
Rev. A. J. Smith on "The Joy* of the
M. ni*try.”
Rev. A. J. Bir.tfth. pagtcfr of Curtin
Bttptlst church, will preach a npecial
i#inOn today on *'Tho Joys of the Min
istry.'’ Mr. Smith haw been preaching
tenycnrs and at t’.i* service today h *
vrill take a rc-trosiK*ctivc view of the
lust decade.* He vraa omiained Bept.
Iff. 1904, and the pß#t ten years have
been full to the brim of a minister’s
hfe. Service begins promptly at 11:00
a. m. *
"The Life More Than Food,” Rev. P. J.
Bam*.
Tfev. P. J. Bathe will preach a spe
cial sermon today on "’The Life M»»r •
Than Food,” Matt ff: 25. The sermon
wfll appeal es|»ecially to ChrlHtlftffK
There will be no evening service be
fore the first Sunday In October. From
late tdi next Bummei there will
be two services each Sunday at. St
Matthew’s chuteb.
Rev. G. 8. Whitney’* Summer Services.
Rev. G. Sherwood Whitney, rector
df St. Paul s, preached his first ser
frton on lent Sunday after spending a
very pleasant vacation In the North
West. He will hold services today, as
uiual: R a. m.» Holy < Tirtimunlon; 9M»
Hr m- Strnday acboot; 11 n. m regular
servjf <• Of) ids return Dl 1 , Whitney
found his people with a mind to work
The congregations last Sunday were
liftrcc and the Sunday school was well
attended. The evening services at St.
Paul s will not begin for the present.
Presiding Elder Hornby at Aebury
Methodist Churoh
Rev. *W. T. Ilarnby, presiding elder
of the Avgusta district of the M. F.
church. South, will preach at Asburv
Methodist church at R p. tn. today. Hr.
11smb is well known in Augusta,
where he has resided since coming on
the district, and tin* churches of hH
charge are ever glad In bear him. Me
will doubtless have a splendid congre
gation to hear him thin evening.
Baracs Work It Growing in Augusta.
Mr. Teague, secretary of the Phlla
thea and llaraca State Assoc la t hm,
was in Augusta last Sunday While
bat e he vtMtted several < hurches and
made a number addresses, all of
which wero greatly enjoyed Mr.
Teague is un earnest young layman,
who la putting his nil into the work
of the lie will make most of
the leftcUpg centers of the otgaMscd
ciasHcfA this winter. Ilia trip, to Au
gusta will be long remembered by all
who had the pleasure of heating him.
That the Hanu'a work nnd spirit are
pot failing in Augusts la evident by
the organization of another class at
Ht James Methodist chure.i, making
two classes at that Sunday school. The
Class organized into the Hnarm w-ih
one taught by Mr Sherman It Is full
of promise and will take a leading part
in the affairs of the City Union.
Dr. Jones on “The God of History.”
Dr. M. Astoby Jones will preach a
special sermon today at 11 a. m. *>n
’’The God of History.” The sermon
will t>e full of interest for All who wish
to hear a real, clear-cut Interpretation
of the present terrible war in Eufope,
T>r. Jobes is fitted for his subject both
by Inheritance and training, and as an
interpreter of history and current
events has few quals. A largo and
Organized Activities Produce Results!
“Wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business!”
Not an idle question, but a direction of attention to aduty
that must be performed, if we are to work out our place in the
world.
There is work for all to do and there is reason why every
one should respond to the demand for workers.
“Go work in my vineyard, there’s plenty totflo; the harv
est is ripe and the laborers are few!”
It is given us, as a privilege, to appreciate where best we
can lend a hand to help in the great work about us.
Work to do! Yes, work that will show a great result!
This ought to be the best season this city ever had in the
matter of church festivities; there are so many who appreci
ate that it is a privilege to help in the cause of human better
ment. <
But a census of the church enthusiasts of this city would
show that there are many who fail to appreciate what they
might do toward helping in what the good church people pur
pose doing.
Every Sunday represents a rallying day of those who
have accepted church membership and who are trying to live
ideally.
Keeping step with these is a privilege as well as a duty.
Duty is doing what we must to avoid dropping into the
class of undesirables; privilege is doing more than is expected
appreciative congregation will hear
him today.
The afternoon services, which have
hern held at 6:30 p. m.. taivc i<e<>n dis
continued, and the regular hour, 8 p.
m. will be lined during the winter
month*. The evening subject ia "The
Hidden Talept.” Service this evening
at 8 o’clock. %
Dr. Wlgqin* on ‘‘Following Christ."
fir. R V Wiggins, pastor St. John'*
Methodist church, will preach special
sermon* today. At II a. m. he will
preach on ‘’Kollowln# Christ." or
"What it Coats to He a Christian." At
the evening hour he will preach on "Is
the Devil a Myth?" the first of a ae
rie* on personal cvangelitrm. Dr. Wig
gins helfeto. In practfcfef Chfintlanity
and to the Bible he goes for the sup
port of Ida position. f»ur ng the month
of September all the churches in the
North t leoraia Conference are placing
special stress on the evangelistic Side
of church life. l)r. Wiggins, with oth
er Methodist churches In Augusta and
In the conference, will hold a series
of meelinK* before November. The
evening hour is 8 o'clock, flood music
and a cordial welcome.
REV. H. L. REAVES GOES
BACK TO THE SEMINARY;
NO PASTOR AT SIBLEY
The Sibley Mission of the Presby
terian chgrcheH in Augusta, located
on upper Broad turret, has lost Its
pastor, the Rev. 11. L. Reaves, who
for the past year lies had charge of
the church. Mr. Reaves came to Au
gusta from the seminary At Columbia
where ho had been preparing for the
ministry. While here he did an ex
cellent work and won the love and.
esteem of many of our best people.
The church people of all denomina
tions who had the pleasure of meet
ing him will wish the best for his
future. His cArncstness and fidelity
are bound to win him a large place
ir the councils of nil* denomination.
The resignation of Mr. H. L. Reaves
leaves feiMej Mictflon without a |
tor. The Rev. Mr. W. 11. Boyd of
t Vilumbin. S. (V. will preach at both
service** today. The officials of the
church request a full attendance. The
«hurt h will likely call a pastor and
have him Installed by the first of Oc
tober.
A SPECIAL PROGrTmOF
MUSIC AT BROADWAY M. E.
The Broadway Methodist church Is
I preparing for a Red Letter Hay in the
J history of the church. The blessing of
It he Good I/ird has been upon the
church this year and I lie membership
is hopeful and enthusiastic. They in
vite most cordialy the entire member
ship of ttic* church, former members,
and their large circle of friends and
well wishers to visit With them that
day and worsihp with them.
A special program of music that will
be rendered by the finest talent of the
city Is being prepared. Rev. James K.
Hickey, l> I*., president of Kmory Col
lege. and ah Im well known in A ugusta.
one of the most eloquent pulpit ora
tors of the south, will preach at both
services.
The presence of the public is earn-
I fatly Invited and be warmly wcleom-
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“A GOOD MAN, OUT OF THE TREASURES OF HIS HEART,
BRINGETH FORTH THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”
THE PROTESTANT
PASTORS MEET
Association Calk; Meeting to
Arrange Program For Peace
Day---October 4th..
The president of the T/nttcd State*
has designated Sunday, Octotter 4th.
hr a rlay of prayer and BiiptftleatUm.
The ministers rtf Augusta are irr hearty
•ympatky with the president's eall to
prayer ami at a called meeting to
morrow some steps will bp taken to
make the day-notable In Aogn at a. At
the meeting the pastor* will discus*
the hour and so forth. It Is not un
likely that a mass nfcetlng may be held
In one of the central churches where
a set program will he carried out.
Vice-President Mb B. Dillard. D.D.,
In.tee absence of'the president of the
Pastors' Association, has authorized
the meeting. The calt is for noon to
morrow at St. John's Methodist church.
All members of the association are
urged to attend.
Peace’s Blessedness.
The people need to be taught the
blessedness of peace and the cruelty
of w ar. It haa been charged that Chris
tianity has broken down, or it would
be Impossible for the nations of the
Old World with all the Christian cen
turies and tradition back of them to
engage In such an awful struggle. If
here in the Western World the Chris
tian people as a whole take kindly to
the president’s (Till to prayer and sup
plication, it mighf in a measure, at
least, offset the charge. That war
should prevail and the churches be
impotent to prevent ft Is evident that
Christianity has failed In Europe or
here. The churches have failed to
preach peace as they hare the aboli
tion Of slavery and the evils of the
liquor traffic, A meeting df the kind
contemplated by the Pastors’ Associa
tion will be of great value to the city
and tnc entire country as If will show
the sentiments of our people and em
phasize the value of peafe among men.
FALL MEETING BEGINS AT
ST. LUKE'S M. E. CHURCH
One of the most promising meetings
held at Ht. Duke’s Methodist church
in a number of years is now In prog
ress The preaching Is being done by
the pastor. Rev. J. F. Roberts. Mr.
Roberts Is one of the able piinisters
of Augusta, and his people are very
fond of him. Ills ability to reach the
people is evident. In the present meet
ing Not often (1o pastors do their
preaching in special services, hut Mr.
Roberts’ people arc so eager to hear
hint (hat It was thought hest by the
official hoard to have no one from
the outside.
The innate is under the direction of
Mr. R V. Swain, the president of th*
Richmond County Sunday School Con
vention, and ntt expert musical direc
tor. He understands music and Is an
hymnologlst of some note. Hits talks
on the hymns used are very helpful.
The meetings will continue through
tlio week. There will he one service
a day only, For today th* following
services will he held:
11 a. m.. preaching hy the pastor.
Rev. J. F. Roller**; 3.30 p mn., a spe
cial address by Mr. R. V. Swain; 8:00
p. m., preaching by the pastor. The
nubile ia cordially Invited to attend
all meetings
THE AUGUSTA HERALD, AUGUSTA, GA.
RALLY DAY AT
SECOND BAPTIST
Church is Planning a Grand
Rally Which Will Take Place
on the First Sunday in Oc
tober.
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The Second Baptist ehtrrch is plan
ning a grand rally on the first Sun
day In October. Mr. W. E. Fleming,
the superintendent of the Sunday
school, Is arranging an interesting
program for that day. As a special
meeting Friday evening at the pasto
rltim a number of committees were
appointed and are working out the
details for the service. The preaching
hour will be devoted to the fathers In
the church, the pastor preaching a
special sermon to them.
The following committees have been
appointed:
Program Committee.
Miss Ruby Tompiins, Miss Bessie
Moody, Mrs. J. H. Oates, Miss Essie
Matthews, Miss Viola Belding.
Decorating Committee.
Mrs. W. E. Mtrrrah. Mrs. Morma
Selgler, Mrs. Arthur Dyke. Miss Car
rie Hightower.
Advertising Committee.
Mr. T. R. Woodward, Mr. A. W.
lyttekey, Mr. Arthur Dyke.
ft Is a custom of the church to de
vote, the first Sunday in October of
each year as a rally day. This ft is
said will be the best In the history of
the church. All members of the church
and Sunday school are requested to
get themsefves ready for this service.
PHILATHEAS MET WITH
CLASS FROM SECOND
BAPTIST
The City Philathea t’nion met with
the class of the Second Baptist church
Tuesday of lest week. There was a
splendid crowd of young women pres
ent, and much enthusiasm pervaded
the meeting. It was the regular quar
terly business meeting of the union.
In the absence of the president. Miss
Lemis# Oehrken, Miss Vivian Curry,
the vice-president, presided.
The reports from the various class
es showed that they suffered little
during the summer months. The Sec
ond Baptist won the banner, this be
ing the third time In succession. The
Woodlawn Baptist class won special
mention.
The next meeting will be held at the
First Baptist church and It will be a
social. The two city unions of the
Banes and Philathea classes meet
once a quarter for this purpose. They
are enjoyable occasions and are look
ed forward to by alt the young men
with no small degree of pleasure.
At present there is an effort be
ing made to have the two unions
meet at the same church and hour.
During the business meeting the class
es will he in different departments,
hut on the completion of their bus
iness program they will come together
for thirty minutes of social pleasures.
While the constitutions of the unions
will prevent this at the present, in a
few weeks changes will be made so
as to permit It.
The present officer* are as follows:
Mis* Louise Gehrken, president.
Miss Vivian Curry, vice-president.
Mis* May Holmes, secretary.
Miss Beryl Bredenherg, treasurer.
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To Talk at Graniteville
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J. A. GILLEPIE
FREE BIBLE LECTURE
GRANITEVILLE TODAY
Under the Auspices of Inter
national Bible Students As
sociation, in Hickman Me
morial Hall.
There will be a free bible lecture
this afternoon at 4o'clock, in the Hick
man Memorial Hall at Graniteville, S.
C., under the auspices of the Interla
tlonaf Bible Students’ Association.
iJ\ A. Gillespie, of Omaha, Nebraska,
will make an address. All are cordial
ly invited and M Is expected that a
large number will attend.
AN ATTRACTIVE MUSICAL
PROGRAM AT FIRST
PRESBYTERIAN
The musical program at the First
PreshyteTian church will he as at
tractive this evening as usual. The
Kev. Mr. J R. Sevier will preach on
“The Simplicity of the Plan of Sal
vation." The services begin at 8:10
and twenty minutes are spent in sing
ing. The large chorus choir under
the leadership of Mr. T. I. Hickman
will lead the spng service and will ren
edr a number of special hymns. Dr.
Sevier will hold the meeting in the
open if the weather permits.
The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the church will meet tomor
row afternoon at 4:30 O'clock. There
is business of importance to transact
and a full attendance is asked for.
BABY SHOW AT WEST END
CHRISTIAN A SUCCESS
Tlte baby show at the parsonage of
the 'West End Christian church Thurs
day night, 17th Inst, was well attend
ed. About one hundred persons were
present. Twelve young ladles were
attired as Infants, and were the chief
source of interest. They were ad
mired till each admirer thought he had
chosen the prettiest. Then votes were
cast for the handsomest. Miss Sarada
Moore won first prize. Miss Lucile
Bateman was second in favor. Ice
of us in the matter of helping those with whom we come in
contact.
Duty is recognizing a necessity of action; privilege is
striving w r here the work will make life brighter and better for
others.
Duty is going the first mile; privilege is going the second.
has a moral responsibility for affiliation with
some one of the churches; helping in its activities and joining
with others in seeing that the church work is kept up and
made effective. '
Privilege is taking the church work with enthusiasm, en
joying what it requires of us, boosting its membership, ex
plaining enthusiastically its advantages, and showing in our
lives the privilege it is.
Every time you see one of the pastors of this city or hear
a church bell ring, you should be reminded of your duty;
when you respond cheerfully and wilingly, you accept a
privilege. * f
We may start as a duty but it becomes a privilege to do
it.
The work of the churches needs everyone helping; needs
each individual working for the good of* the whole com
munity.
Tomorrow’s church bells ring out your name ! Will you
hear it?
Rev. D. L Camak, Founder of “A Half-Time
School,” is at Asbury Methodist Church
The World’s Work for August car
ried an interesting story of "A Whole-
Hearted Half-Time School,” which was
of special Importance to the mill man
agers and workers of Augusta, At
that time It was not thought that one
of the “half-time schools” which grew
out of the Charlotte, N., C. experi
ment would have a representative at
an early date in this city. Yet it is
true that Rev. D. E. Camak, the found
er and president of the “Textile Indus
trial Institute, ’* Spartanburg, S. C„ has
visited one of the Augusta churches
and addressed a packed bouse.
The idea of a "half-time industrial
school"’ is in a measure new. The
first one to work successfully was
founded by Rev. J. A. Baldwin, at
Charlotte, N. C., about three and a
half miles from the city. The site
comprises 278 Vi acres of land. The
institution bears the name of the Pied
mont Industrial School. It is char
tered by the legislature of the state
as a stock company. The first build
ing was completed In December, 1903.
The school opened in January with 11
pupils.
Successful.
Aside from difficulties in locating
and building the home for the school,
it was soon evident that the expenses,
the nominal sum of $l5O, would be
prohibitive. The founder undertook to
raise one-third of the amount and let
the pupils work out the remainder.
The Hoskins Cotton Mills undertook
to employ those Mho wished to work
out their expenses. From the begin
ning this was suecesfsul.
It was to this school that Rev. D.
E. Camak, eager to do something for
the boys and girls against whom pov
erty barred the way to an education,
turned for information and instruc
tion. He spent one year at the school
and returned to Spartanburg where
he located the Textile Industrial In
stitute.
Rev. Mr. Camak is an interesting
personality and has done much to solve
the problem of education among the
cotton mill people. His school is now
cream and cakes were served for re
freshments. Many expressed them
selves as having had a delightful
evening.
The Ladies’ Aid Society was In
charge..
DR. W. B. DILLARD WILL
ADDRESS ST. LUKE BARACA
The St. Luke Baraca Class Will be
addressed this afternoon at 3:30 by
Dr. W. B. Dill lard, pastor of St. James’
Methodist church.
This address is looked forward to
with much pleasure, for Dr. Dillard
always has something of interest to
say to young men.
The address delivered last Sunday
by Mr. C. C. Teague has injected new
life into this class. Each member is
striving harder than ever to prove of
some benefit to each brother mem
bers. The attendance last Sunday was
fine.
The members of this class, realizing
the opportunity of building up their
class in the fall, have organized a fall
campaign for new members. Indeed,
the members of this class have the
“get another member” spirit.
Strangers will always find a cordial
welcome at this class. Corner St. Luke
and Crawford avenue.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
incorporated under the laws of South
Carolina. Its mission in the world is
to reach the people at home and fit
them for life among their fellows; to
fit and train community leader* for
cotton mill towns. The first session
of the school was conducted in a tene
ment loaned by the Spartanburg Mills.
Mr. Camak states that the School Will
soon occupy a $25,000 plant which is
the t forerunner of others of similar
type. There seems to be nothing in
the way to prevent the school from
becoming one of great importance.
Best Element Appeal.
It makes a special appeal to the
best element among the cotton mill
operatives. The morals of the school
are very high. They govern them
selves and disciplinary difficulties are
almost unknown. Ail students are re
quired to work at least half time, and
a large part of the student body is
made up of young womep. The spirit
of true religion permeates the student
body. These students come from many
surrounding counties, there being four
teen counties represented at the last
session. The pupils board at the
school. All things are free save board.
This expense ie met by the work of
the student. This makes it possible
for all ambitious young people and
men and women of advanced years to
get an education. It might be said
here that the school prepares for col
lege.
It has been intimated that a simi
lar work will be undertaken here at
the right time’- In a- city with such a
large industrial population, it would
be an easy matter to run a school of
this class with great success. The
one thing necessary for the heads of
our industrial enterprises to learn is
that brain will get a better result than
brawn; that It is better to have the
man the master of the machine than
that the machine should be master of
the man. If such a school should be
opened here at any time it ought to
meet with :.e approval of every busi
ness enterprise in town and meet with
success from the beginning.
CONTINUE SPECIAL MUSIC
AT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
Musical Praise Service From
8:10 Till 8:30 Every Sunday
Evening, Then Sermon
On account of the coot and damp
weather the Sunday evening services
at the First Presbyterian church will
he held within the church instead of
on the Lawn. So helpful and attrac
tive have been the open air services
through the summer that the commit
tee in charge have decided that the
same program will corrttnued
through the fall and The letru
tiful music rendered by*the orchestra
and piano chorus choir will be sup
plemented by the fine pipe organ in
the church, which will make it even
more beautiful that it was in the open.
Then too, music always sounds better
in a building than out. This was
shown last Sunday evening when the
great congregation sang the old and
well loved songa with mighty volume.
The musical praise service will be
gin at 8:10. t>r. Sevier will at 8:SO.
All seats are free. Ushers will be at
the door. ->.