The Lutheran Pioneer St. Louis — 1923, Page 53

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marked that, when we consider the circumstances
under which the children were trained, namely,
that they had to practise the songs without the
use of an instrument, and that they had never
before heard those beautiful Easter-songs, and that
nevertheless they sang them correctly and so beau-
tifwlly, we must say that what. Miss McBryde has
done falls, little short of the marvelous. You
should have seen how those children appreciated
the full meaning of that remark. ‘Truly, if the
Lutheran Church accomplishes nothing more here
in the Black Belt during the next twenty-five years
than to put the Easter-story into the hearts of such
children, all the time, tears, energy, and money
‘spent will not have been spent in vain.

After this great day of joy and gladness one
of the members at Long Mile experienced a bit of
sadness. On returning home from the services that
night, Brother Alec George found that some sneak
thief had broken into his home and stolen every
garment that his wife had in/the house. ‘The thief
had even stripped the bed of its covering and pil-
lows, leaving nothing but the bare mattress. How
any one could be so mean is beyond us. Brother
Alec, however, took it philosophically.

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We are glad to report that Miss R. J. Young is
on the road to recovery again. May God continue
to bless and strengthen her!

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Through the kindness of Professor Schuelke the

_ Students at our training-school are able to listen to
concerts from “all over.” So far the following sta-
tions have been heard: St. Louis, Mo.; Jefferson
sity, Mo.; Kansas City, Mo.; Omaha, Nebr.; Los
Angeles, Cal.; Louisville, Ky.; Memphis, Tenn. ;
Birmingham, Ala.; Davenport, Iowa. All join in
thanking you, Professor, for the fine receiving-set.
We hope to be able to “pick up” Immanuel College

some fine day.
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The writer gratefully acknowledges the receipt
of a set of schoolbooks from littlé Lacorda Schim-
melpfennig. God bless the donor!

We also wish to acknowledge the receipt of two
barrels and one box of clothing from the “Ruth
Girls” of St. John’s Congregation, York, Pa. The
shipment was sent to Miss Young, but as she was
_ ill at the time, she asked the writer to take charge
of it. Many thanks to you, “Girls”! May the
blessings of God rest upon you! :

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Miss L. M. Stallworth, teacher at Taits Place,
was united in holy wedlock with Teacher Bradley,
of Possum Bend. May the young couple have
a long and happy life! R. 0. L.L.

Teachers’ Training-School, Selma, Ala.

Friday, June 1, our Teachers’ Training-school,
located at Selma, Ala., finished its first year’s work.
lor several very good reasons’ we did not have
a closing exercise. On Friday evening, however,
Superintendent Schmidt made a short address to
the students. ‘The burden of his address was, that
during their summer vacation the students should
be witnesses for Christ; they should practise and
spread the teachings which they have learned '‘con-
cerning their Savior. God grant that they heed

* the admonition !

After Superintendent Schmidt’s address, prizes
were awarded for sewing and map-drawing. ‘The
girls then served a five-course luncheon, Mrs. E. A.
Westcott acting as hostess. During the luncheon
4. A. Westcott, Jr., was the center of attraction,
compelling every one present to pay special atten-
tion to him; if an engaging smile failed, then
a lusty cry was sure to get results. At the close
of the luncheon the teachers received a very pleasant
surprise on being presented with little tokens of
love and appreciation from the students. God bless
them for their thoughtfulness!

As we look back over the past year’s work, we
are compelled to confess that God has blessed both
students and teachers, and each one of us must
acknowledge with Jacob of old: “I am not worthy
of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth
which ‘Thou hast showed unto ‘Thy servant.” » Dur-
ing the past year we have had two cases of serious
illness. . Miss Rosa Young, our matron, had to dis-
continue her work because of sickness, and one of
the girls, Miss Carrie Stallworth, had to undergo
an operation for appendicitis. We thank God that
the operation was successful, and that Miss Stall-

* worth will be able to continue her studies next fall.

During the school-year we enrolled eleven stu-
dents and- closed the session with an enrolment
of ten. ‘The discipline at the school has been all
that could be desired. God grant that the character
of the student-body may remain the same during
all the years to come!

And now that the girls have gone to their
several homes, it is the sincere prayer of their