Name/Title
AU Lambert, Bertha Elizabeth - 1895-12-08 letter to Joseph Hastings HarrisEntry/Object ID
1990.1.271Context
[Westerville, OH, to Mr. J. H. Harris, Ada, Ohio; Enclosure: Program for the Cleiorhetean Society listing a recitation by Bertha Lambert on 5 Dec 1895 and a ticket for two to hear Rev. B. Fay Mills and Mr. Hillis at the park rink, 8 Dec 1895.]
Westerville O., Dec. 8, 1895.
Mr. J. H. Harris,
Ada O.
My Dear Joe: — I come again to spend an hour with you. Your letter containing its usual inspiration was received in due time. The past week has been a busy one but pleasant. Our literary society held their public session last Thur. evening. Every one says it far eclipsed the Philelethean session, so as a result we feel pretty well over it.
Today we had one of the finest treats I ever enjoyed. I presume you have seen the accounts of the “Mills Meetings” which are being held in Columbus. One of the speakers, Mr. Bederwolf, held a service in the chapel this morning, and such a service I never heard. The chapel was crowded and he just held them spellbound. Before he closed about a hundred had asked for prayers. I believe I never saw such power manifested. A great many here attend the meetings in Columbus.
Everybody is talking about holidays, and in about two weeks I would expect Westerville to look like the “deserted village” if you were not coming. We are also looking for father, Otterbein, Alva's and Ella Edgerton, but do not be frightened for we have some room engaged with our neighbors if we have not sufficient, and perhaps they will not be here when you are. I think your thanksgiving dinner must have been fine, I had the honor of preparing ours.
I will be glad to comply with your wishes. How weak we are when we try to stand alone. I realize my weakness so much but I surely believe our Bible-study has done me a great deal of good. It seems like a long time since I looked into your face, but I hope it will not be long until we may enjoy talking face to face. Some of the girls asked me how I expected to spend holidays. I told them all my folks were coming home.
D. I. has a Cicero so you need not bring yours, but I thank you just the same.
Happy dreams to you.
Your loved one
Bertha.
