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THE MERCEft CLUSTER NOTED SCHOLAR GIEV5 OMW VIEW OF EUROPE Write My Wite Jrtwt tongue is the language at heaven. I doubt it lulls off 'their f. Tearing the ktejssr, I atuek to Sbgliah. Dr, Mul- lino triad ao*e at the WeUh tongue but when he did hie face looked like ho had kitten a green persimmon. I itieenaitert him all I could from From UaaneBy, Pastor Jones, Slater Jones and me two went out in the country to visit a sacred Bap- tist shrine, the ruins of the meeting ^gae of ti»e IItan Baptist church. beck to between 1641 and corners of the stone remain and the foundations ate dearly visible. It is in a nar- goar valley and was built across a which furnished baptistry. The members <Mt from 40, SO, 30 miles and stole t$o this deep secluded valley to John Miles was pastor. It to know that Lloyd- great grandfather used to ride SO miles over the rough roads of Wales to attend a Baptist church of which he was a member. The visiting group of four stood within the eld church ruins with uncovered heads, and witl^swelling hearts, gave to God for the faithfulness early torch the truth. Under per secution John Milee came to Amer and wrought Well in the early of our country. In his think- sad conduct he was leagues ahead ef the Puritans. With uncovered head I stood at the grave d Christmas Evans, the UtigfcW evangelist of Wales. His tadR reds at the front of the great Dpi which was once the perse cuted Man church, hid away in the MBow valley. I left Wales with a Mat Most hanger for more ' ac- qaaiwtaace, hut fhis was- also true af other plaeaa, and a time limit BESSIE HFT GIRLS OUT IN MOONUGHT Lest week the Bessie Tift Sunday school class, known as Freshman C-, accompanied by Mrs. Tingley, the teachgr, “hiked” to the woods and found an inviting hill on which they soon had a big camp fire biasing. Bacon and marshma^ows .were toasted while stories .were told to the girls. After the last marshmal low was eaten and the last story told, the girls tramped home in the Rioonlight. Every minute in the open had been filled with pleasure. tStPf Sfe > DO DROP IN -• • A fairy -from Dewey Rose * • —And— . • • The queen of the redheaded club * • Proprietors and owners, '" * • BESSIE TIFT TEA ROOM • • Dew Drop Inn * • •’ • ^ * • * * * you How to Cot An Umbrella. “That’s a swell umbrella carry.” “Isn’t it?” “Did you come b yit honestly?.” “I haven’t quite figured it out It started to rain the ether day and I stepped into a doorway to wait till it stopped. Then I saw a young fellow coming along, with a nice large umbrella, and I thought if he was going as far as my house 1 would beg the shelter of his umbeivhoot. So I stepped put and asked: *^Tere are you going with that umbrella, young fellow?’ -and he dropped th« umbrella and ran.” I6-YEAR OLD LAD IS SUPERINTENDENT • Probably the youngest Sunday school, superintendent in the world is Earl Cook,-16 years old, who serves in that capacity at the First Baptist church at Nixa, Mo. Reports to the denomination al papers indicate that the young man is doing excellent work. JAPANESE PLAY IS GIVEN • AT REHOBOTH ASSOCIATION A Japanese play was successfully staged by several Bessie Tift girls at the recent meeting of the Reho- both Association. Those who had roles were lone Foster, Willie Mae Rowe, Frances McBath, Ina Ledford, Inez Geiger. Cornelia Foster sang ‘Prayer Perfect” and Lovie Harrell and Sara Summerford contributed to the program with a duet. Miss Marguerite Robertson was the able accompanist. The other day a group of fellows were telling what was the most im portant place in their home town. Freshman Richardson said that the place of most importance in his town was a railroad crossing. So many boys had stumped their toes over a spike which protruded about two inches above the ground at this crossing that it looked like where someone had been cleaning fish. Russia's 8msII Museums. Tbs study of natural history ts en- ln some Russian cities by of miniature museums. They •M nothing more than large glass teowcases, located in public squares vacant storerooms and other places whan people in large numbers con gregate or pass. These are ailed with Madmens taken from the larger ex hibition pieces. Pedestrians with a few momenta to spare find It profit able to loiter la front of the conven ient displays to study the stuffed birds and animals under the glass. The con- tan ts of the causa an changed weekly, thus providing sew and Interesting ex hibits at frequent Intervals. Lectures an given at the amall museums at and on holidays. - . : -. - m. r Wa step- city hive ThePreeby- strong in Juba Enos, as. At Edinburg his aid horns, want into his Xtia study anti swear 8x8 in site, sat in hie chair and mafltatod on what wn aria ana do for a nation for a gaamarinn and for centuries. We stead over Us grave out in the agon whan arattitadn walk over it •Memdemi* John Knox - built plghtOy bat Bke all tits Reformers 1m fend a perspective too short But m far as be vraat ho wn thorough. 1 a nation of the Glaa- > aaaodation, hoard a sound, able addmn by a pastor and heard a ftatejtariaa pnaeher tall how ha helped a Baptist preacher daring the war her****'* a convert in the Bains. I wldapsred to him after he nt down that ha mirnsd a mighty good chases. Edinburg is a charming city with many historic places of Edinburg Castle is a greet ' of interest bat R would take a beik to tall the talc. Qnaan Ma- - ry’a Mace la baaatiful and histori cally interesting, bat all these royal hoacn, it io too largo for an ardtoary family. It ought to be eCwvertad into a collage. Whan all the paapla have geod tense there arm be many improvements. Faria, Baptemhar 80, 1930. The industrious, active body, busy ns a baa sad always at It. la vary 11- Ala to hscBMa a pattarar. Mark Twala celled attention to the teal that the ant, to whom the aage the sluggard to go. o( hia energy in running a drunken Indian. The M«nt hamniiat hated to move; ha seed te give the boy la the print ing ateca a nickel to swwsp around fete, an that ha would not have to take htt Cast off the table. At seventy he teat “in exardse ts loath- la tat good in itself; hut csaariaatlouanees and a wn of lasp—tifeinty, as It often SE it la the very boat worker. The world’s work is dans by those whs da not like It Nina parsons out \ at ton would quit what they are do ing tf they could. At the vary beginning of Arnold ■aaaetfs novel, “Hilda Leaswmys,” it a toaUaoua Mt af philosophy: Andant Egyptian Confectionery. Tbs Invention af confectionery, an eases, ts due to Noah, hit on the Idea of hotting the starch of the wheat and the Juice at the grape. The result was a pasta. Ad #o be the original of our present day Turkish delight.’ Among the ancient Egyptians whole fruits, particularly figs and dates, were used for flavoring purposes, the latter es pecially for preserves and cakes. In AM tombs data sweetmeats have been found, also records of honey jellies. The making of confectionery. In fact goes back 3,400 years, proof of white Is to be found on the walla of Egyp tian tombs.”. A gardener is a man who raises a few things; a farmer a npin who raises many things; and, a middle man one who raises everything. Brown (to T. E. Barron): “What Is you first given name?” Barron: “Ferocious.” Brown: -“What were you named that for?” Barron: “L was named after my grandpa, his name was ’Ferocious,’' too. Imagine a husband getting this message. He was a traveling sales man and got this “wire” from his wife: “.Twins arrived tonight. More by mail.” SOMETHING NEW EVERYDAY FROM NOW UNTIL CHRIST- MAS. NEW AND ATTRAC TIVE GIFTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY ARE BEIN ADDED TO OUR STOCK. XMAS GREETING CARDS AND BOOKLETS WILL BE MORE POPULAR THIS YEAR THAN EVER. WE CARRY THE LARGEST AS SORTMENT IN. THE SOUTH. QUALITY GOODS ONLY TRADE WITH US. THE J. W. BURKE COMPANY 406 Cherry Si., Macon, Ga. WHAT' YOUR FAVORITE BOOK ?. | pretty good brand of weather it is. Also I read all the latest jokes two or - three years before the comic GOOD BEYOND ALL DOUBT You cannot afford to buy shoes which are the least bit* doubtful. . Experiments are too costly. We will not sell a shoe unless we are absolutely sure it’s good, all the way through. We will not take chances with your good will, or your money. v We have the “Boyden” and also the C. B. Slater Shoes for men, -. ' $8.00 to $18.50 — - <&JR NEW LOCATION THIRD STREET NEXT TO HOTEL DEMPSEY “THE R“ CUALITY COUNTS** PHONE 740 It is a favorite magazine pastime these days to propound the question: “What is your favorite book? What book has had the greatest influence on your-life?” In order to be stric tly in tine with the prevaling urge we have put this quMtion to several famous people and their replies, we feel sure, will epjighten the readers: “The book that has had the great est influence on my life is Sarah T. Rorer’s Cook Book. Sarah has been my favorite author since I was a small child. That furnishes my solid reading. For recreation and pastime I am rather, fond of a young English author named Shakespfeare and a kidder named' Charlie Dickons.”-— Roy K. Moulton. “For. light and frivolous reading I prefer the telephone book. I may say that this book has had the great est influence on my life, even if it has been a pericious influence.”— Rube Goldberg. “As to the fo>ok which has in fluenced me most,?|' would say it is the Bank Boole. Pretty niftick reading. Never dull or uninterest ing when it is on the right side. Abie the Agent. “You tell ’em London.- You got the ‘Punch.’ ”—Tad. ‘I just lov« ‘side Talks With Girls and Married Life.’- They have had a great influence on my life. I’ll tell the world.”—Mazie Tobasco. “The book tt^t ham influenced me most is “The Farmers Almanac.” I getjny weather out of it, and a P. E. Murry, srguing before the criminal court, remarked with much solemnity to the presiding justice: “Sir, there is fionor among thieves.” The judge looked at him severely. “There is gold in sea water,” toe replied, “but it can’t be extracted in profitable quantities. Go on, sir.” weeklies get ’em.”—Quincy Todd. Judge—How old are you, ma dam? V- Fair One—I’m around 30. ■ Judge—So I perceive. Now, how marly years is it since you got around it?. . \ BOBS PLAGE The Mercer hang-out where the boys can cut down the high cost of eats, etc.—all the “dope” at all times. Hot Dogs—Butter Mlilr —Cigars, ate. Don’t forget the ‘ joy that awaits you here. — — CAPITOL THEATRE BUILDING. POPULAR GAMES— PARTY NOVELTIES— BIRTHDAY AND GREETING ■ ' CARDS B. M. CULLEN CO. Ofico Supplies-—Stationery 417 Second Street.' •_ Macon, Ga. Mail orders solicited. MULTIGRAPH LETTERS quick service bp expert operators. Send os your copy; we will multi graph the letters, fill- in the names, address and mail them for you. ~ METCALF ADVERTISING SERVICE 702-703 Bibb Realty Bldg. Phone 4521 Raymond E. Boyles Charles S. Jones BOYLES & JONES PRINTERS School Work Solicited. Close Price* Give*. 4X1 Broadway ‘ MACON, - GEORGIA MERCER AND THEIR FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED BY- LOUIS M. ROSSIGNOL, Proprietor HOTEL MACOM One block from Terminal Station Mimml Ga. THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Louisville, Kentucky . Course of study include all departments, usually found in logical seminaries. TUITION FREE MODERATE COST. theo- Special Feature*: English Bible course, devoting 9 hours - per week to careful study under professors who sure experts'in tea original language of Scripture. Schools of Biblical Theology^ School fo Comparative Religion and Missions. Schoo. of Sunday School Peda gogy^ School of Christian Sociology. School of Church EkcienCy. Catalogue giving complete information sent free upon request. Ad dress THE REGISTRAR, Norton Hall, Louisville, Ky, El Y. MULLINS, NORMAN INSntOTE The school with twenty years splendid tradition*— where boys and jfirls are trained to be more efficient citi zens of State and more useful to themselves. All courses of study—Excellent Business Department, .—Supervised study,—Reasonable rates.' Write L H. BROWNING, PRESIDENT NORMAN PARK, GA. 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Music Department has everything • ' - V at most reasonable prices. Men’s Department Cherry St. Women’s Department Third Street