Letter: Harold H. Johnston to Kittie Johnston, 29 October 1899

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				Berea, Ky. Oct. 29, 1899



Dear Kit1 -

	I ought to be switched for not acknowledging

the receipt of the fudge sooner, It was fine and was

the clinching argument of the debate. It proved my

generosity. Mr. Paddook2 was not in town to take

part in the debate and chose Mr. Schrock3 for a

substitute. He gased and sounded the praises

of Paddock to the whole crowd. I walked up to

the platform and after reciting my genealogy

to the fellows (l traced myself from Adam down), spoke

upon my charming physical proportions and displayed

my legs in the various graceful attitudes which

you know I can form. I then proclaimed my

ability to play "Solomon Levi"4  on one string on the banjo

and how I had in Bible study exams got a ten out

of a possible 100. This argument pleased them

for it is such a good showing.  I then quoted then quoted

my ode on fudge while I distributed the fudge

to all present.  It was a winner. Both the

judges and the society5 gave me the debate. When

the debate became general, the fun was furious. We

were both "roasted" unmercifully. Before adjournment

Schrock moved that as I had mentioned my musical ability

that I favor the society with "Solomon Levi." The motion

was seconded by a dozen fellows.  So I rendered this classical

selection in Hebraic dialect and the applause was so great that

I responded by singing the chorus of "She was bred in old Ky"6