The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1908, Page 55

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The Lutheran Pioneer.

From the North Carolina Mission Field.

ON Fripay EVENING, May 29, the closing exer-
cises of St. John’s Lutheran parochial school at
Salisbury, N. C., were held in fhe chapel. Although
the weather was very inclement, a large audience
assembled to listen to the children’s program. The
program consisted of Christian questions and an-
swers, also recitations, songs, and dialogues. ‘The
children did well, and reflected credit upon their
teacher, Miss liza J. Johnston.

This entire school term has been one of much
success, and the people seemed resolved to do more
in helping our parochial school in the future than
they have in the past.

May the Lord continue Ifis blessed work in
Salisbury. — J/.

Miss Appin Leonora Kwox, a faithful member
of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Salisbury, closed
her eyes in the slumbers of death on the morning
of the 9th of May. Stricken with a slight touch of
malarial fever for a few days, no one thought her
illness serious. Miss Knox joined our church No-
vember 16,-1902, and remained an active and con-
sistent member until her death. As Sunday school
teacher she was of great help to the pastor ‘in gather-
ing and instructing the children. At the time of
her death she was also a teacher in the City Graded
School and was generally esteemed for her Chris-
tian character by all who knew her. “T’o know her
was to love her.’ —'The funeral services were held
in the church May 12, at 3 p. wt. The church was
taxed to its utmost seating capacity. People from
all walks of life gathered to pay their last tribute
of respect. Rev. Lash conducted the service, bring-
ing a consoling message to the bereaved from John
20, 15: “Why weepest thou?” after which Miss E.
Johnston, the teacher of the parochial school, ren-
dered a beautiful and touching solo: “In Yon
City.” The floral offerings were abundant and
beautiful, speaking silently and sweetly the high
regard in which the deceased was held.

Dear as thou wast, and justly dear,
We will not weep for thee;

One thought will check the falling tear,
It is that thou art free.

And thus shall faith’s consoling power
The tears of love restrain.

Oh, who that saw thy parting hour
Could wish thee here again?

: M. V. G. L.

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THE 22p or May marked the closing of our
school in Charlotte, N. C. Rev. McDavid, assisted
by Mr. J. Alston of Immanuel College, has had
another successful year. The attendance was good
up to the close. At the closing exercises the chil-
dren rendered an elaborate program, much to the
delight of an extra large audience. Rey. S. Dos-
well made the closing address, after which refresh-
ments were served.

Grace Scroon in Concord, N. C., in charge of
Teacher M. Carter, assisted during the winter
months by Miss Wilmar Barnhardt, reports a very
successful term also. Closing exercises were held
on the last Friday in May. Rev. John McDavid
delivered the annual address. A large gathering
was out to hear him, and he said many good things
along the line of Christian education to the pleasure
and profit of his hearers.

''THEe COMMENCEMENT AT IMMANUEL COLLEGE,
Greensboro, N. C., was brought to a close June 5.
Notwithstanding the rainy weather, a fair-sized
audience was out each day. Rev. J. Schmidt, of
Concord, N. C., delivered the annual sermon, and
Rev. P. Bischoff, of Conover, N. C., the address.
Three students graduated from the Preparatory and
from the Normal course. ‘These were Mr. Carring-
ton March, of Winston; Miss B. V. Sutton, of
Concord; and Miss Mary Martin; of Southern
Pines, N. C. They spoke, respectively, on the fol-
lowing subjects: “Wisdom is Wealth;” “Luther,
the Reformer of the School System;” “The Bene-
fits of Reading.”

Pror. BAKKE, who has been ill for some time,
is improving. We hope that this vacation will bring
to him rest and recuperation, so that he can enter
upon the duties of next term strong and vigorous
in mind and body. — 8S. D.

The Greatest Work of Faith.

This is the nature of faith that it draws other
men and is active in charity, Gal. 5,6; 2 Cor. 4, 13.
Faith cannot but speak out and minister to our
fellowmen. If we believe, we must open our mouth

-and confess our Lord and the grace which He has

shown unto us. And this is the greatest and most
important work of faith, that one instruct the other
in the Word of God. — Luther.