Covenanter Witness Vol. 53 - Rparchives.org

HILL: Our communion isset for October 10 with Rev. Charles Sterrett of Newburgh, N. Y. assisting. Rev.Sterrett is the son of Mrs. Jessie Sterrettof our congregation.ORLANDO: The Juniors enjoyedswimming and games at the home of Joeand Susan Worsham on September 16following a hearty lunch of sandwiches,iced tea, milk and candy. Miss BarbaraSmith B.W.M.S. Junior leader taughtthem a new temperance song.SANTA ANA: Some of our womenhelped distribute literature in the W.C.T.U. booth at the County Fair which washeld August 10-15.MARS MINISTER AND YvTFE HONORED ON 50TH ANNIVERSARYCelebrating their golden wedding anniversary, Dr. and Mrs. Delber H. Elliottwere guests of honor at a reception andprogram last night in the Union Reformed Presbyterian Church at Mars,where Dr. Elliott has been pastor forthe past seven years. Hosts at the reception were the Elliott's son and his wife,-the Rev. and Mrs. D. Howard Elliott ofBeaver Falls, and their daughter and herhusband, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel V. Cooperof Washington, Pa., together with themembers of the congregation of the MarsChurch.The large assemblage attending the golden celebration weddingincluded friendsand neighbors from Mars communityand guests from Pittsburgh, Beaver Fallsand other localities,of whom offerednear and far, manycongratulations andbest wishes during the evening. A quaintfeature of the program was a "TomThumb Wedding" enacted by the couple'sseven grandchildren, ranging in age fromthree to 13 years.Letters of greeting were read from thechurches at Denison and Winchester,Kan.,as pastor,where Dr. Elliott formerlyservedand from Topeka, Kan., theirheadquarters while Dr. Elliott served forseven years asfor his denomination.national field secretaryPrior to coming to Mars, Dr. Elliottserved as pastor of the Central-Pittsburgh Church for 21years, and occupied the chair of Pastoral Theology atPittsburgh Seminary for seven years. Heis the author of three published booksand manyvarious topics.pamphlets and articles onThroughout their married life, Mrs.Elliott has been a loyal and devoted helpmate in their various fields of endeavor.256She specialized in young people's workand has been honored by havingthe Emma Elliott Young Missionary Society ofthe Central-Pittsburgh Church named forher.Following the program, guests wereserved refreshmentsin the newly-constructed social rooms in the basementof the church.The Butler EogleALMONTE: Mrs. Emma Barnes ofKetowne, British Columbia, left August18 after spending two months with friendsand relatives in Almonte and CarletonPlace.SUPERIOR: Mrs. Sarah Shaw, member of the Winchester congregation butliving at Superior, signed the Brief Covenant at Superior. She had signed theCovenant of 1871at Sharon when shewas 17 years old. Mrs. Shaw was 100years old in March.GENEVA: Starting where we left offseveral years ago, the Sabbath School isgoing to continue awarding pins and barsfor attendance. Promotion Day, five sixmonthspins were awarded, for attendanceuntil the present time. Fourfrom Januaryof these were in the Beginners class:Archie Fallon, Libbie Fallon, WendellDean and Bobbie Hemphill. The otherwent to Miss Mary Lou Swager who hasbeen attending our church this past year.Our thanks go to Miss Kay McCreadywho has the job of keeping track of ourcomings and goings, and to WillardHemphill, our Superintendent who leadsus each Sabbath.ALMONTE: A social was held at thehome of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Burns ofR.R. 3 Carleton Place on August 14 inhonor of the T. R. Hutcheson familyus for a few days. Wewho visited amongCOLLEGEwere very happy to see them all again.COLLEGE HILL: Our congregationrecognized the President's call to prayeron the 22nd. Dr. Clarence Macartneywas present at our prayer meeting andspoke.ALMONTE: Mr. and Mrs. J. Mclsaacof Beaver Falls worshiped with the Almonte Congregation one Sabbath morningin August.TEN LITTLE CHRISTIANS (?)Ten little Christians standing in a line,One didn't like the preacher, then therewere nine.Nine little Christians stayed up verylate,One slept on Sunday morning, thenthere were eight.Eight little Christians on the road toHeaven,One took the lower road, and then therewere seven.Seven little Christians got in an awfulfix,One didn't like music, then there weresix.Six little Christians seemed very muchalive,But one lost his temper, then there werefive.Five little Christians wishing there weremore,But they quarreled with each other,then there were four.Four little Christians, cheerful as couldbe,But one lost his religion, then therewere three.Three little Christians knew not whatto do,One joined a sporty crowd, then therewere two.Two little Christians, our rhyme isalmost done,Differed with each other, then therewas one.Selected.COVENANTER WITNESS