The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1894-09-07
OUR CORRESPONDENTS
Santuc.

OcbaOuS.
SErr. 3rd.-I had, | can truthfully say
the exquisite pleasure Of attending the Bap-
tist Association on the 18th and 3Oth at
Bcthes,l. church and will say in the off.start
that ii was the most pleasant and interesting
meetings that | ever attended. Although
the election interfercd somewhat the first
day, causing lateness in the arrival of
delegates and visitors, it was entirely laid
aside, and the Association progressed
smoothly and pleasantly. There was q very
hard rain the first day, continuing light rain
until night, making it very unpleasant for
all going home. Otherwise, the weather
was all that could be desired. wonli like
to give the proceedings, but that will con-
sume considerable space, and may not inter
est. OF course. all of the momber intere Il
ell will soon have published minutes. The
same officers were unanimously elected as
follows Moderator, ID. N. Wilburn Clerk,
W. B. Crosby; Treasurer, c. B. Bobo.
In consequence of the late hour-no work
having been done until in the afternoon -
the Introductory sermon, which was to have
been preached by Rev. w. L. G. IIumphries,
was dispensed with, it being very necessary
to push work, 10 get it all through. All re-
ports Of standing committees were read,
ready for discussions, and action the next, ,
(2rd) day. Also all of the appointments of
special committees were handed the chair
man Of each. will not here give the COM
niittees, except q special committee of one,
suggested from each church, to look after,
and solicit contributions from among there
members for the aged Ministers Relief
Fund" This object was given much consd.
era'ion, rs it would be great shame upon
| the denomination to cast an aged and in
firm minister, after his usefulpess, as a
pastor and preacher, has ceased, on account,
only, Of age, aside, as an old garment.
i;nStisissSS-xere- appointed from somo churches,
sSCrosoy Bcthesda, NJ. S. Lee Fair View,
p !. spears Hebron, Miss Carrie Hawkins:
SonesSi'le, Mrs. DR.. Southard; Mt. Joy, J
w. doins, Mt. Lebonan, w. ii. Spiilen .
Lower f"ir Forest, JOS. Sanders; Putnam
5: ). Smith; Padgetts creek, II. +. Raw
ihllliPi, W. c. johnson, Sulphur SprinSs
Miss Minnie Lancaster: Salem, r. q. q
Jeter; Union, Miss Jonne wilkins Wosi
SPrings, Miss l.. F. West.
oh the second day, DIR. 4. VI. Bai!cv. Cor.
responding Secretary State Mission board
representing that Board, and the D,nt si
.ourier and Rev. J. l.. Vass, SuperiutcnJ.
"nt Commie Maxwell, Orphana1c, came in
were welcomed, and given opportunities to
present these objects to the Association. The
P'of'S "'~ w S'uuiuS 10 look en- tho OrphDn-
age as becoming the graniest work Of the
denominations, aud Rev. Mr.. Vnss' talk on il
and the modus l,eranN of il, was both ipicr.
esting ami Instructive, pointing out thiuas
many hal not thought OF before, and show.
ing how iittie fro II o'oh one, provided
every BAPTIST gave something, would ampry
keep 1t up, ho,ng tho means of supporting,
educating, refining and clcvating to valuable
citizenship many orphans, who might other
wise become worthless to this country,-a
shame al Il disgrace. Dr. Bailey, present.
ed, ably, the cause Of State Missions, giving
somo statistics Of the work accomplished in
the past few years. lie is jealous in behalf
Of this object, is chief work in this State,
lie also devoted short while to the cause of
the Bdptih Cowier. All who know DR.,
Bailey know how he can interest nm audi
ence, and instruct .hcm, and lie did moth
ing to divert from his reputation, this time.
. \ request from the BAPTIST High School
at lorkvilc, for aid ETC., was presented, but
no definite actions regarding the making of
a pledge was taken, There was much dis