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The Country Church Pro and Task. The country church is not so a problem as it is a task and J portunity. It does not present u peculiar problems so much as i sents us with varied tasks and lenges bur earnestness. The chief distinction be country people and. city people the only distinction of impor is the con servatism of those i country. This makes them more which gives society a much n ballast. To change this inertia momentum is the task. Some things can be done by t time, which cannot be done at too much haste is used. The ir , of an unorganized mass of cons tive people has to be overcome b grees. Energy applied too sud? may prove disastrous to the uni the situation. A few select souls ."be found in almost any coi church who can ge moved by su . metho'ls. But it is the great that constitutes what is called "problem."' The process or me f that will reach the commonalit; campaigns of enlistment will no it, though a few may be helpe< them. Occasional rallies may be fui but cannot be depended upon permanent results. Yet too many of us have trie content ourselves by using ral etc., to inspire and instruct al progressive .lines. But te ave] man lets the inspiration of such occasion subside before he gets car into the road to start home, for the instruction, he did not that, except perhaps in gen terms. Yes, in general terms. 1 very fact is what makes our prog seem visionary to the average cc try church member. Lack of defin ness and detail in instruction been- one of our weak points. It wo be an easy matter for the pastor a country church to carry on all departments of its work if he had i his command a sufficient number ? lieutenants who were enthus . trained and ready for service. He < not do it all by himself. After mak a few futile attempts to do so, he n discover that he cannot and shift 1 leadership of some department some member. When that one lets 1 organization die on his hands the i erage pastor becomes discourag and ceases his efforts along th< lines. Soon he is in the rut with t - folks and soothes his conscience w the memory of the efforts he 1 made. Many a pastor's conscience I been doped with just such a memo] And it is such a satisfying conditi to us poor mortals to know we ha a convenient antidote for a distui ing conscience. In any church the pastor alo: can do almost nothing but preac baptize, visit, marry, bury, etc. I , cannot carry on the specialized o ganizations. But the country past' with enough qualified Kelpers can < almost anything in his church tl town or city pastor can do in hi The inevitable conclusion then is th his first task is to take the mo promising of the raw material i hand and begin to properly train for service. Right here most of us wish t pause for reflection and feel incline lo retrace our steps, which are nc many, back to the monotony of ou former ways. However, brethren, i we are in earnest about the countr; church situation, let us consider ? little further. The material for leadership can b found in the country church. Yes and of as good in native talent am in moral stamina. To' do the necessary training re quires time and work, which perhap; explains why there is not more of ii doe. It takes persistent, patient continuous, tactful work. Often il must have a small beginning, but re member the mustard seed. It maj sometimes seem like a misplaced ef fort, but remember the leaven. The pastor's skill and faith may both be tested in the process. But this work must be done if we are to build for the future. The pastor who will spend two hours a day for a week with a half dozen, or even fewer, Christians 'n an undeveloped country church, giv ing definite instructions on any branch on church work, can so trans form their thinking about that work as to really surprise himself. But this is only a start. Another group (possibly overlapping the first one), needs to be taken another week for training in a different department. AU of this w.ill have to be followed np, repeated and advanced at inter vals not too far apart. No wonder we want to call it a problem instead of a task. We can sit at home and study a problem, while a task calls for work. Time and talent thus invested will pay the highest dividends. The aver age Christian will do his duty if you viii show him in a definite way, what it is, how he can do it, and then en courage him while he is doing it. If a boy is trained to shoot an arrow un til he begins to have confidence in his skill, he wants to get out among the game and use his skill in real life Train a person in any line of endeav or until he feels a mastery of that course, and he will become eager to apply that knowledge in actual ex perience. This is a universal princi ple and applies to church work. Train a group of church members for any department of church work until they know that they do know some thing about that work, and their in spiration soon seeks expression along appropriate lines.. I believe about all have agreed that we now have in the country, mail routes, autos, phones, etc. Be it ever so. But does that change the fact that if the pastor of a country church wants to develop it he must take the material he finds and qualify it for its work by proper training? It has been further agreed that every church ought to have a good Sunday School, B. Y. P. U., W. M. U. and sundry other auxiliaries, each of which can contribute large to wards the accomplishment of the purposes of the church. Truly said. But that does not change the fact that the pastor who sees the need of these must train leaders for them. It is true some pastors seem not to see the need of these. Then the prob lem is not with the church in that case but with the pastor. I am not, discussing him now but his task. We all know what our ultimate aims are for the country church. We also know the facts and conditions to be handled. The great need of the country churches today is for their pastors (and I speak as one of them) to get busy on their job and for the denomination to encourage them by recognizing: the worth of those who will do it. The suction of a rapidly moving industrial and social world has quick ened the pace in other spheres, both religious and secular. The heightened average of general education is help ing some in church development. But I insist on the original proposition of this article, viz., the country church presents us with a task and an opportunity; and that discussing it, pointing out the conditions, enum erating the possibilities, etc., will not. get us anywhere .Work is what is needed. May God give us the grace of work.-Rev A. W. Bussey of Bow man, Ga., in the Christian Index. The Disposal of Old Stock. Summer is always an excellent time for poultry keepers to thin out their flocks of old hens. They should be sold or killed o ffwithout delay as soon as they stop laying and com mence moulting. I By starting to weed out early in the summer it is possible to do so gradually and thus let loose of no fowl until she has actually reached the stage of being unprofitable. For example, those who have a number of laying hens, and who do not wish to kill and eat them, should sell them off a few at a time, to make room for the growing youngsters, and also keep all the old hens until they quit laying. When poultry-keepers have a num ber of birds to sell, they generally clear them off at once, which is not the most profitable way of selling. If there are fifty birds for sale, sell at once the dozen or more that you are quite sure have stopped producing, then gradually get rid of the others as he summer advances. In this way you will at all times get as many eggs, and will have only about half the quantity of food to provide. This is where many poultry keepers fail, as the remaining stock also fares bet ter when not overcrowded. If folks would only study the laying qualities of their fowls as much as exhibitors do exhibition points in their birds, the laying qualities would be very much improved in every flock.-Iowa Homestead. ^ Blease is Not a Candidate. Filbert, July 28.-That he will not be a candidate for public office again was in effect the statement of Cole L. Blease, Columbia lawyer at the annual Filbert picnic today. Speak ing before about 3,000 people, the former governor was warmly ap plauded. The country needs young men of ability and character, he said, who will buckle down to the task of giv ing an efficient and economical ad mininstration. Congressman W. F. Stevenson alT so spoke and discussed national is sues. He was heard attentively and given enthusiastic applause. Cores on Sores, ??i? ?enwmss Won't Cutt, The worst cases, no matter cf how loni standing are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr Porter's Antiseptic Healing- OIL It relieve) ?t_Uz ita& Heals at the Mme time 25c.50bf?* Some Interesting Information Revealed in Series of Feed ing Tests at Beltsville. SILO FERMENTATION STUDIED Wild and'Tame Sunflowers Devoured Readily When Removed From Silo Cabbages Were Untouched by Cattle When Siloed. (Prepared by the United States Depart ment o? Agriculture.) A series of experimental feeding tests conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture at its Beltsville (Md.) live-stock farm, re vealed some interesting Information as to the effect of siloing upon the palatability of various plants found on a farm or range. During the last summer and fall about 150 different plants and com binations of plants were packed In barrels in a silo. The purpose was to study the effect of the silo fer mentation upon the fiber, and other features of the plants. It was thought possible that silage would overcome objectionable qualities of certain plants, in addition to breaking down the fiber of some which were too woody for stock feed. Test Palatability. The various lots of silages were taken to Beltsville to test their palatability as cattle feed. The tests were not protracted enough to glv final conclusions, but a number of in teresting results were obtained. Both wild and tame sunflowers were eaten readily when they came out of the silo, although ihe peculiar flavor and woody stalk of the former make distasteful In its natural state. Ru sian thistle was eaten in the course of about 12 hours, and the same waS 'rue of ragweed, which cattle seldom touch In the field. Cunada thistles and castor bean plants without seed were eaten quite readily. Jack bean vines and pods were eaten rather reluctantly. The cows ate siloed Aus tra'ian salt bush, but not the native plant. Siloed onion tops were fed to four cows; two ate them and tw refused them. Buckwheat also pro vided a choice morsel. Cabbages which in their- natural state are eaten avidly by cattle, were absolute ly untouched when siloed, the prod uct being in many respects similar to sauer kraut but without the salt Giant rye grass went untouched. Cattle Fed Regular Rations. The cattle were not compelled tc? eat any of the siloed products to satisfy hunger, as hay was ted them A Silo Filling Crew at Labor Gather ing Corni-Sled Type of Cutter ls In Use and Corn la Carried Directly to Wagon. between siloed rations and they had the regular portions of grain. The tests were not entirely conclusive, especially as the quantities were so small that the animals did not have an opportunity to get accustomed to unfamiliar flavors. The department may make more extensive tests another season on some of the materials, as there was no opportunity with barrel lots to gain any knowledge as to the beef and milk producing value of the feeds. BEETLES ARE MOST HARMFUL Covering of Cheesecloth Will Afford Necessary Protection for Vines and Plants. The striped cucumber beetle and the 12-spotted cucumber beetle attack cu cumber, squash, and melon vines through the East. The best protec tion is to cover young plants with cheesecloth-covered frames, which may be made on barrel-hoop arches. When the Insects actually get access to the leaves, a solution of arsenate of lead and bordeaux mixture Is effective. SELECT SEED CORN IN FALL Autumn Is Favored by Many of Best Seed Men of Country-Supply of Seed Assured. Many of the best seed men of the country have come to the conclusion that fall selection of seed corn -ls best> from every standpoint. One thing ls certain, if lt is selected in the fall, the farmer ls certain of hav ing seed com. ffEveurthind for QUAUTY1 I npHAT'S OUR IDEA in making I L CAMELS-the Quality Cigarette. Why, just buy Camels and look at the package! It's the best packing science has devised to keep cigarettes fresh and full flavored for your taste. Heavy paper outside-secure foil wrapping inside and the revenue stamp over thesend to seal the pack age and keep it air-tight And note this ! There's nothing flashy afcout the Camel package. No extra wrappings that do not improve the smoke. Not a cent of needless expense that must come out of the quajity of the tobacco. ICamels wonderful and exclusive Quality wins on merit alone. Because, men smoke Camels who want the i-** ?J-^I taste and fragrance of the finest tobaccos, expertly K/ W^?IT^ blended. Men smoke Camels for Camels smooth, ^^y?Ul JMyfe* refreshing mildness and their freedom from ciga . retty aftertaste. "^fejp^^^^^l Camels are made for men who think for them . Notice of Election of Public Cotton Weigher. - <-.;,- . ;- I - . Notice is hereby given that an election for public cotton weighers for the towns of Johnston, Trenton and Edgefield for a term of two years, commencing September 1, 1921, will be held at the respective towns on Saturday, August 6, 1921. The polls will be open at eight o'clock a. m., and close at four o'clock p. m. All qualified electors who market cotton at the respective !-owns will be allowed to vote, but no person can vote'1 at more than one place. There will be two cotton weighers elected for the town of Johnston and one for each of the other two places. The following managers are appointed to hold said election: Edgefield-W. J. Duncan, W. L. Dunovant, Jr., and Wallace Holston. Johnston-Wilbur Yonce, Tom Milford and W. H. Dobey. Trenton-Wallace Wise, L. C. Eidson and Hoper Moss. The managers at each place are au thorized to appoint persons to take the place of the managers who are absent. % As soon as the polls close the man agers are directed to count the votes and report the result to the board by the Monday following the election. A. A. EDMUNDS, T. L. TALBERT, J. W. DeVORE. Board County Commissioners. July ll, 1921. We Can Fit Your Eyes to Read by Mail. Send your name and address, your age, how long you have used glasses, if ever, and we will send you a pair of our gold filled glasses to try for 10 days, and if satisfied, send the Richmond Eyeglass Reading Co., $2.95. Will stop eyestrain. The frames will last you 10 to 15 years. The Richmond Eyeglass Reading Co., 1723 E. Main St., Richmond, Va 1785 1921 THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON Open to Men and Women Entrance examinations, and ex amination for the free tuition coun ty scholarships at all county seats, Friday, July 8, at 9 a. m. Four-year course lead to the B. A. and B. S. degrees. A special two year pre-medical course is given. Spacious buildings and athletic grounds, well equipped laboratories unexcelled library facilities. A dor mitory for men. Expenses moderate. For terms, catalogue, and illustrated booklet, address II ma "I don't need them ver* often, but when I do, I 'need them quick. One of two and the pain is gone."' Dr. Miles' Anti-Pain>PilI* ; will relieve you quickly an# safely-no unpleasant,,aiter. effects-no danger of lerra* . iqg a drug habit U! Nfcxt time you pagg^jE, drug store stop in an<?$et?' 1 box. . ,3r. Miles' Anti-Pain Pfflg contain no habit forming drugs. j Your Druggist Has jXjfiy IT S NOT WHAT OU MAKE 0? SAVE THAT COUNTS ^ 06j Co s TI lit 11909, br C. E. Zimmerau Co. -No. 66 EVERY DOLLAR that you spend foolishly, every proportion ate amount of money that you earn that it would be possible to save and do not, is only money that you have to work for again. On the other hand every dollar you put in the bank is money that is going to constantly work for you. Which is the best; money always working for you, or you always working for your money. Come in and start that bank account Don't put it off another day. - - \ BANK OF EDGEFIELD OFFICERS: J. C. Sheppard, President; A. S. Tompkins, vice-President; E. J. Mims, Cashier; J. H. Allen, Assistant Cashier. . DIRECTORS: J. C. Sheppard, Thos. H. Rainsford, John Rainsford, M. C. Parker, A. S. Tompkins, J. 6. Holland, E. J. Mims, J. H. Allen.