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k 1 1 j i' j V1 ' 1 3 fi F J. J! K - .i . 7 - if 12 women and Events Phone 38, between 10 a. m. and 6 p. m. . MISS ROVVENA MARSH. gsf 4 - - -U - II f : - ic Las -x - W' fe Hi - V'v" 2$? mi ' - IB mi v ' 1 - .gg - j j s Ml y " THE PENSACOI: JOURNAL SUNDAY MORNING, .DECEMBER 21, 1919. ' 1 ' 11 , - ELIZABETH BENNETT FLOURISH ING SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS, GADSDEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH. A newly orgranizel and flourishing Sunday school class of the Gadsden-st Methodist ; church, is tho Elizabeth Bennett class, which wa organized October 6, 1919 by Mrs. J, H. Bicker ttaff and named for, Miss Elizabeth Bennett,' a faithful member of the Sunday school, whose death was one of the. tragedies of the influenza epi demic, and whose splendid christian Graey Jacobsen; ? Publicity " Chairman. Miss Grace Jacobsen: Membershin - m Committee, Miss Marion Hart, chaip-jand needed love very much, indeed- man; Miss Carolee Miller. Miss Helen J ameson ; ' Relief Committee, Miss Clara McCaskill. chairman; Miss Mabel Billiard, Miss MolUe McCaskiU. I I TH E SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS. , - ' The Spirit of Christmas, who dwelt with Love, . Pity and Mprw.' in ti character and useful life was an in-1 House. Beautiful, the house of ITaU: oouis, was abroad in .the land. ' It was winter and thte birds had sought warm quarters, the baby buds had, been tucked -by Mother Nature iniu enug intle beds for Miss Marsh is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred "W. Marsh, and one of Pensacola's loveliest society girls. Combined with a sweet per sonal nad social charm. Miss Marsh has a vivacious and magnetic per sonality, which has made her .one of the most popular , or a group of Photo by "Wilson Studio, Mass. charming post-war debutanttes. Ehe is quite gifted with the brush and palette, " hd hear work -has already met with signal success. Miss Marsn spent the past summer with her parents in the mountains of North - Carolina,-, later visiting in the east,- when she received many lovely social attentions. ' . spiration to all who knew her. "From the beginning the members have been enthused with the right class spirit and have steadily grown In member ship and spiritual strength. The first meeting was held at the church with only five girls present, a remnant of a once flourishing or ganization under the leadership of Miss Lillie Williams (now Mrs. J. T. Perry). There being lack of space at the church end no available class room, the second meeting . was held at the home of Mrs. Blckerstaff. The class was organized along the lines of Phil athea classes Officers, teacher'. anJ committees were appointed and plans made for the future. The class chose ss its motto: "Do Not Anchor. Put Cn More Sail' and as their class colors, wmte and blue, symbolizing: purity and fidelity. The purpose of the class work to be: "Young women at work for young women, all stand ing by the Bible." "Until the new class room is com pleted., which will probably be eom? tim the first of the New Year, the class meetings are held at tr home ol Mrs. Bickerstaff. Each aunday morning a brief business session fol lows the regular 1 devotional exercises anl then a class period of thirty min utes, the class being dismissed with a benediction by one of the sntmoers. The open forum isused by Mrs. Bick erstaff in teachirtg the class, which has been the means of creating much interest and enthusiasm. Each girl Is expected to -take part In the dis cussion. The Bible study is the dom inant note, but later the class expects to take up-many useful- studies in connection with the regular lesson Each member is required to bring a Bible, her own Quarterly, a note book and pencil. A history of the class work is rrfade and preserved. 1 Begin ning in January the class plans to hold a ; social meeting eafih month, when members of the class will be alternate hostesses, the first meeting to be held with Mrs. Blckerstaff. -V The class has set Irs mark for a membership of fifty young women by July 1 of the New Year, and every In dication la that it will be more than realized. The class has the following person reli Misses Alvera Oppenborn, Ber tha Jacobsen, Marion Veldink, Annie Mae " Way.'-Liillie ' Belle McKinnon, Thelma McMillan, Ixiulse Jameson, Fula Adell- Rice, Hazel Williams," Rose Bell Howington. Teacher, Mrs. J. IT. Bickerstaff; President, Miss Mabel HUliard; Vice-President.'- Miss Mollie McCaskill; .Secretary-Treasurer, ' Miss sieep. ana down in mo a..- their long loot.- . , - J rt. . TZCLL i-1 1 uuius were.DUsiiy get- L rSfdy fr sPrtngtlme;s coming. They did not care for the Spirit of Christmas, as they were not cold nor hungry, and they ha " tKIno- , - " ttiljr- v,, uijrooay that 'inore were they loved. manv nonA - also, only they DII,' c"are abot the oTsLZ expected to h- thoh 1hV f Cnri8ta knew, though, that some or the little chil dren whom the Lord of Christmas dearly loved, were - cold end hungry She also knew that there were lonely hearts who would t tret more sad and lonely still on that glad day. And be cause the Spirit of Christmas was really and truly a child of the Lord of Christmas, she remembered them and thought about them and asked Pity and Mercy and Love to help her make them happy for that one won derful day. , No one saw them es ihey passed softly on their way, but soon their work . was shown. Love knew of a mother who lived in a Beautiful home, but . whose heart was almost broker', because this ,time there would be no child's Sweet laughter in her home, only the memory of one, and soma Jittle garments, laid away in a drawer, which was never opened. Love whis pered to her and led her along the way where. Poverty's Home was, and Pity showed her the desolate, utter rteed." And then the g-rief for the happy child who has passed beyond the reach of pain, was almost lost in compassion and tenderness when she beheld, with new vision and -understanding. She learned to love the or phan children, end her fair, white hands ministered to tne Wants of tho distressed and needy; and, io.xa pain in her heart was healedby the Master's hand. " The cold winds swept through cheerless tenements and found the shivering bodies of earth's unfortu nate ones. But the Spirit of Christ mas, with Love "and Slercy and Pity, found them, too, . and moved the hearts and souls of mankind ' so deeply that they remembered that they were brothers and the Lord of Christ mas had said: "Inasmuch as you do it unto one of the least or these, ye do it unto Me ." And because of that they fe and clothed them, not only that did they do but they .loved them for the. Master's sake. A -r fair woman, clotned in beautiful, warm, costly raiment, who lived in luxury and ease and selfish pleasure, but whose soul needed only the awak ening' touch of Sorrow to make, it as fair as her body, was sent & grief, which led her through deep shadows in the land of Pain and Stillness. And then a " vision came to her soul, and sufferings' she learned to pity those who suffered. Bereaved, . she learned the sweet lesson of sympathy, and the Spirit of Christmas came to her. not as a pleasure loving, selfish spirit, but es a comforter and friend, who showed her the Master's work that she might do His will. And so it was the Spirit of Christ mas did not go to the house of rev elry and riotous pleasure. She did not sit In the banquet hau nor at th. festal board, but wherever Kinj Hearts dwelt she tamed awhile, u-he: Helping. Hands were found she mae. her .sweet presence 'known even though no one had sought her. Th humble home she blest with her glori ous beauty and lowly hearts she fuie Tilth happiness which money could no: buy, for the gifts of the Spirit o; Christmas are priceless and cannot be valued. ; If you would know her, go straight way on the path which lead3 to the House Beautiful, where Love ap.i pity and Mercy dwell, and there j-qu will meet her, and if you will, yoi may walk with. her along the shinir.,- ot muy ana on ins mountain way tops of Service and Usefulness. Si will show you and give you the ewee: blossoms of Happiness. FLOnXY PIXE. Ttiie Meadly-T Weaur Store ALEX FREIDMAN Proprietor -ONLY THREE MORE SHOPPING DAYS BEFORE XMAS NEW COATS, DRESSES, SUITS AT 25 OFF Smart Garments - Latest Styles " Desirable Colors , - Hundreds of Pretty and Dainty Things for Christmas Sensible Gifts that will please the most fastidious taste, attractively priced. FURS FURS -AT A BIG SACRIFICE BELATED SHIPMENT These fine new Furs should have reached here days ago. To dispose of these quickly we offer these beautiful Furs at 25 off the regular selling price. This is a wonderful opportunity to get Christmas Furs at a sav ing of one-quarter. . - Suggestions In Attractive Gifts Negligees, Blouses, Gloves, Kimonos, Handkerchiefs, Silk Un dearwear, Beads, Necklaces, Fancy Bags, Hosiery and many other beautiful things for, the Holidays. OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS 11 .1 : 11 B- - ELEBASH JEWELRY CO. elry for Christmas i W The giver and receiver of a well selected piece of Jewelry invariably has the satis faction of knowing they have given or received the proper gift. Since time began, Jewelry has been considered the most appropriate gift for Christ- Pensacola's Most Popular Jewelry Store Elebas ewe y Co. 112 SOUTH PALAFOX STREET lJ Offer their friends and patrons the choicest creations in exquisite Jewelry. A large and complete stock Something suitable for Mother, Father, Sister, Brotheiy Sweetheart or Friend. No matter if your selection be expensive or inexpensive you will find gifts here to suit every purse. H . A small deposit will hold any article until Christmas. PHONE 713 The Jewelry Store With the Christmas Spirit' OPEN EVENINGS TO Ililllliiilllll