THE MESSENGERPublisped by the Lutheran Orphan Home of the South.

Vol. XXVIII. Salem, Va., October, 1924 No. 10

"SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME"

THE FOSTER MOTHER

College students and alumnithroughout America, in song andanecdote, speak affectionately oftheir school as their Alma Mater.Just how far back in to the dimpast this custom extends we donot know. It may be of compara-tively recent origin. In thismuch, however, the observationof our readers no doubt is sub-stantially the same as our own;college men and women almostuniversally employ the wordsAlma M~ter in a manner that sig-.nifies a remarkable affection. It

would seem, also, that the longerthese alumni and alumnae havebeen away from college, thegreater their attachment to theirAlma Mater.Alma Mater is a Latin expres-

ion, meaning Foster Mother. Ifthe expres ion is appropriatelyapplied to an institution of learn-ing and of training which replacesmother's care only during theschool year and then usually at anage when character already isformed and the mind much lessimpressionable than 111 earlier

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HOME DIRECTORY

President of the Board-Rev. J. Luther Sieber, D. D.

Secretary and Treasurer-R. W. Kime, Esq.

Superintendent-Rev. E. W. Leslie

Superintendent-elect-G. R. Santmiers

Physician-G. A. L. Kolmer, M. D.

Matron-Mrs. L. B. Spracher

Housekeeper-Miss Elizabeth Stegar

Teachers and .Supervisors-Mrs. G. V. RuhlMiss M. McSherryMiss Myrtle CutshawlMrs. [an ie BaileyMrs. Cora WheelerMrs. E. W. Leslie

Farm Manager-J. S. Critselous

Office Secretary-Miss Mabel Leslie'

Executive Committee of the Boardof Trustees

Rev. J. Luther Sieber, D. D.G. »: TompkinsG. B. MoreheadC. MarkleyR. W. Kime, Esq.

J. A. Alexander, Esq.'Rev. S. C. BallentineHon. W. H. BeckerditeA. M. BowmanW. A. BurckardGeorge 1. DerrickJ. Henry DreyerRev. W. J. Finck, D. D.Rev. J. A. Huffard, D. D.George W. HuntE. L. KeiserR. W. Kime, Esq.Rev. J. W. LinkW. F. Lo ppC. MarkleyE. M. MinnickG. B. MoreheadRev. G. H. C. ParkRev. Paul L. RoyerRev. J. J. Scherer, D. D.Rev. J. Luther Sieber, D. D.Rev. J. W. ShueyG. W. TompkinsD. A. YoderRev. J. L. Yost

L. O. H. S. NOTES

Mr. G. R. Santmires, Superin-tendent-elect, is mourning thedeath of his beloved mother.The Messenger, in behalf of itsreaders, extends an assurance ofprofound sympathy.

The Board of Trustees held aspecial meeting at the Home,Tuesday, October 7. At this meet-ing attention was given to adetailed study of the plan of thecampaign for new buildings, andmuch enthusiasm was expressed.The President of the Board, Rev.J. Luther Sieber, D. D., presided. 'Mr. Bayard M. Hedrick spoke inbehalf of the campaign, and Mr.George C. Baum, architect, exhib-ited sketches and floor plans ofthe proposed group of new build-ings. Much emphasis was placedupon the necessity of providingevery facility for a thoroughtraining of all children acceptedin the Home.

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Miss Mabel Leslie, Office Sec-retary and Registrar, is compilinghistorical data regarding the L. O.H. S. It is earnestly hoped thatthe present post office addresses.and occupation of each formerresident of the Home may besecured for the records within thebriefest possible delay. Will allreaders of The Messenger kindlyco-operate by sending to MissMabel Leslie, Salem, Va., anyitem of interest about those who,on leaving, have gone forth tobring credit to their Foster.Mother, the Lutheran OrphanHome of the South.

LOCAL PARISHCAMPAIGN COMMITTEES

The organization for the Build-ing Fund Campaign is well underway in a great many or the par-ishes, and, it is hoped, will soonbe completed in all.

In each parish in the entire:South, local parish campaign com-mittees are being formed underthe chairmanship of the Pastor.These committees are going to af-ford many loyal workers of eachcongregation an opportunity to.serve Christ in a very practicalway through helping "these little-ories" of' His Kingdom. Our greatChurch in the South has but oneorphan home, and the Board ofTrustees, representing eachSynod by official appointment,.are determined that the LutheranOrphan Home of the South shall'have the necessary equipment torender efficient service to ourborne less children. All members

who .receive appointment asOrphan Home Campaign W ork-ers are to be congratulated on thelarge part they will have in bring-ing loving care to the brokenhearts of little children. "Inas-much as ye have done it unto oneof the least of these-"

WHY BUILD A MEMORIAL?

Why build a memorial now inthe Lutheran Orphan Home ofthe South?

In the first place, it will relievehuman distress now and through-out the years to come. In the sec-ond place, it will provide a train-ing school for church workers.Material that otherwise might belost to the work of the Kingdomwill be saved and trained.

Those who give such memorialswill have the exceeding greatprivilege of seeing, during theirlifetime, their gifts bear fruit inactual every day service.

Is there a loved one who hasanswered the Lord's "well done,"whose memory you would like toperpetuate in a continuing serviceto "these little ones;" or wouldyou like to establish for yourself,while you live, a monument whichwill go right on through all theyears being a blessing to "littlechildren" ? Then consider theopportunity presented in the cam-paign plans of the LutheranOrphan Home of the South .

Here is an opportunity to takethe hands of little children andlead them into a "home" and hap-piness .•

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years, how much more fittinglymay it be applied to a trainingschool which throughout the en-tire year and from childhood takesthe place of mother and of home,and of all the sacred influence ofa Christian family.

Where is there a mature man orwoman who has known the ten-der care of a Christian mother andwho does not revere her memory?What is more sacred?

An institution which succeedsin bringing, through its Christianministration, the loving care andatmosphere of home to homeless"little children" is truly a fostermother.

The Lutheran Orphan Home ofthe South is such an Alma Mater,provided by a loving church, 'for':little ones" whom God wouldhave grow up into useful workersin His kingdom.

ORPHAN HOME WEEK

It has been officially decided tohave the intensive period of thecampaign from ovember 21 toDecember 14, as announced in thelast issue of The Messenger. Thisdoes not mean that in anyoneparish the campaign will extendover a period of three weeks. Onthe other hand, it is urgentlyrecommended that each parishlimit the campaign to one week,anyone of the three weeks fall-ing within these dates, accordingto the convenience of ea h ari h.

"SHOULD AULDACQUAINTANCE

BE FORGOT"

Miss Agnes Riley, L. O. H. S.~1912-1923, took a course in theNational Business College inRoanoke. During the summershe was employed as secretary inthe law office of Col. R. K. Spiller.Roanoke. At present she is assist-ing on the Lutheran OrphanHome Campaign at CampaignHeadquarters, 321 Terry Build-ing, Roanoke.

Miss Laura Petrea, L. O. H. S -r

1914-1920, graduated in nursingat the Jefferson Hosiptal in 1924-She is now engaged as a superin-tendent in a hospital in Ohio.

Walter U. Brown, L. O. H. S.•19IO-1924, graduated from Roan-oke College in the class of 1924

and this 'year is studying in theLutheran Theological Seminaryat Columbia, South Carolina.

Susan E. Goodwin, L. O. H. S.,1900-191 I, graduated from Roan-oke College in 1915, after work-ing her way through college. Sheis married and continuing in herprofession as teacher.

Mrytle Lee Burk, L. O. H. S.•I90I-I9I3, has been teaching"music since her graduation fromElizabeth College. She now lives.in Columbia, South Carolina.

Maggie Cline, L. O. H. S., I902-19I4, graudated in nursing atChestnut Hill Hospital, Philadel-phia, served in the American RedCross in France during the war.Since her return she has changedher name to Mrs. Oscar Dabneyand resides in Hazard, Kentucky,Her husband is a successful elec--trician.