115 YEARS AGOThursday, Oct. 21, 1909from the Mathews Journal
The Sunday School rally or picnic for East Mathews Circuit after being disappointed and reappointed a number of times, came off on last Tuesday, Oct. 12. Quite a large crowd was in attendance, Rev. J.R. Laughton of Mathews gave the morning address on the duties of Sunday School teachers. His points were well taken and were calculated to do much good. After dinner had been served, the Superintendent of St. Paul’s Sunday school by the request of the pastor made a few off-hand remarks which were considered unwise, and out of place, he squeezed in the lemon first and in hurrying to close at the prescribed time forgot to add the sugar, making it too pungent for some palates. Mr. John F. Hudgins of Bethel, followed with a few well-chosen remarks. The proceeds of the day for dinner, supper, ice cream, etc., were something over $80.00 which amount after deducting expenses will be turned over to the treasurer of the parsonage building...