The uplift [serial] . On January 11th, 1S09, (he day before the official opening of The JacksonTraining School, people from all over the state, in f erson and in spirit were pres-ent and contributed what was regarded a Shower. Hundreds and hundredsof useful articles were donated. They ranged from a wash-rag to a completeroom set. One Book club contributed a large range; one lady through friendsat Salisbury, Thomasville, High Point, Charlotte and Concord in just two dayssecured enough chairs, tables, table linen, knives, forks, plates and dishes to com-pletely furnish the building. It was a glo
The uplift [serial] . On January 11th, 1S09, (he day before the official opening of The JacksonTraining School, people from all over the state, in f erson and in spirit were pres-ent and contributed what was regarded a Shower. Hundreds and hundredsof useful articles were donated. They ranged from a wash-rag to a completeroom set. One Book club contributed a large range; one lady through friendsat Salisbury, Thomasville, High Point, Charlotte and Concord in just two dayssecured enough chairs, tables, table linen, knives, forks, plates and dishes to com-pletely furnish the building. It was a glorious out-pouring of the blessings andgood wishes of hundreds, who prayed for years for the establishment of thisharbor of safety for erring and wayward youth. This picture gives a view ofjust a little of the results of that shower. January, 1915 THE UPLIFT Roth Industrial Building. SEVEN. This building is the product of a voluntary and generous gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Roth, twj most excellent people ofElkin, N. C, who built it as a loving memorial of their mothers. Their act is the brightest spot in the history of the institu-tion, especially to those who have borne the burden. These good people are natives of Pennsylvania but for years havebeen North Carolinians from a wise judgment and choice. In this building are housed the wood-working machinery, the printing office, where this publication is produced, and forthe present, until a better place is secured, certain quarters in it are used for the school rooms. In front of the picture areseveral of the trustees, Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Roth and the late Dr. B. F. Dixon, who was present on the dedication and whowas present on the day of the buildings dedication and who never lost an opportunity to lend us a helping hand. about 40, but they seem to be usless,so far as the service they do. Theyhave not one single exploit to
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