Name/Title
AU Lambert, Bertha Elizabeth - 1895-10-27 letter to Joseph Hastings HarrisEntry/Object ID
1990.1.265Context
[Westerville, OH, to Mr. J. H. Harris, Ada, Ohio, no stamp or postmark]
Westerville O., Oct. 27, '95.
Mr. J. H. Harris
Ada O.
My Darling Joseph:
At the close of this pleasant Sabbath I come to spend a while with you. The day was saddened by the funeral of one of our students. Mr. W. W. Longman who came here this fall for a course died last night from the effects of fever. (Possibly you know him he was at Ada two yrs. ago.) Services were held at the chapel this morning, and he was then taken to his home at Germantown. His brother & betrothed, and his mother were the only friends. Although he had not joined society his brother's society furnished flowers and sent a delegate to accompany the friends to his home. Thus “In the midst of life we are in death.”
Pres. Sanders also rec'd a telegram last Thur. morning announcing the death of D. L. Rike of Dayton O., who has given so much for Otterbein University. On Fri. from 10 to 12 the classes were dismissed and the flag lowered at half mast.
So every one has their sorrows and pleasures, both rich and poor. We are glad to know Ira is still improving. The chief trouble with him now is to get enough to eat. He thinks of beginning with one study soon.
Our lecture course begins Oct. 30, A Quartet from N.Y. I think I shall take Carrie for my “point” if Ira is not well enough. Father will go away to his work the last of this week, and be gone for some time if all keep well. As to your visit — I do not claim to have any say in regard to that. I am willing to wait until holidays, but that does not mean for you to stay away until that time, unless you see best to do so. I just want you to feel free to act as you would in any other case.
Our society will have a public session some time soon (Please do not tell the Philaletheans). I am on the programme for recitation; think I shall speak “The First Settlers Story.” I will extend to you the first invitation.
If I should eulogize on my favorite Bible character, I fear all would think it was the name I admired and not the character. However I think I shall attempt it some time in the near future. I would not be allowed to have a eulogy this time so I chose to expound? on “The Spirit of Unrest.” It is my first attempt at an oration and undoubtedly it will be sublime? However such things must have a beginning and I am thankful for the opportunity to learn.
I hope you may have a pleasant term's work, and I know holidays will be here before we are aware of it.
Above all take care of my Joe and that will make me happy.
May the dear Master keep us while we are thus separated.
Good night and happy dreams to you.
Your loved one,
Bertha Lambert.
