The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1894-01-31
THE BAND OF HOPE.
Interesting Exercises at the Annual Gath
erlng-A Large Roll OF Honor.

The annual treat of the w. c. T. L.
and Band of Hope was given at their
hall on Tuesday, January 23d, 1894.
Long before the hour for meeting
tee hall was filled with happy chill
dren land grown people too)-members
of this trgsnization-and their friends.
This temperance society has become
indeed one of the permanent lnstltu.
tions of our town. Under the skillful
management of its consecrated presl-
dent Mrs. S. NJ. Redus) it has held its
weekly meetings regularly, not miss
ing a meeting during the whole OF last
wear. and, as was reported on this oc-
casion, the attendance has never been
less than 81. The good that has been
accomplished 10y this organization
eternity alone can tell.
But of this anniversary we propose
to write more particularly. The meet
ing opened with a welcome song by
a Guartette, then the whole congrega-
tioa united il repeating the 23d Psalm,
after which Rev. Geo. A. Wright led
in fervent prayer; then recitation
bv Miss Olive Tarrant-suhject, The
New Year. Ehan recitation by Miss
Jennie Mann-subject, The Last Word.
Then came, to the children especially,
the most important part of the pro-
gramme-ths distribution of prizes.
It was decided year ago to offer
prizes to those members only whose
average attendance was 50 per cent. or
more, and 10 have inscribed on ban
ner the name of each member whose
average attendance was IS per cent. or
more, which banner should be deslg-
mated the Roll of Honor; and all who
made 100 per cent. attendance should
receive ca pltal prize. Only four menu
bers received the capital prize, VIZ,
Anita Davidson, Fannie Rodelsperger,
Lula Rodelsperger and Luther Riser.
Every member received treat, re-
gardless of attendance, consisting OF
fruits, nuts and candies.
The capital prizes were 81 80 in gold
each. The other prizes were books: :,
Thirty-eight names were lDscrioec
on the Honor Roll, and more than
ninety received prizes. Thus it will
be seen that more than ninety books
were sent out, baptized with the
prayers of the president, into the
homes OF the children to gladden. their
hearts and brighten their lives.
The following names are Inscribed
on the Roll of Honor:
Lula Rodelsperger. Eddie Mittle.
Fannie Rodelsper- Talu Langford.
ges, Robert Riser.
Anita Davidson. Jesse SaIter.
Luther Riser. Lucy Speers.
Dora Mann. Hugh Summers.
Jennie Mann. Bette Bradley.
Daisy Mittle. Sam Cook.
Clarence Summers. Helen Hunter.
Leland Summers. Tom Bradley.
Olive Tarrant. Belle Epting..
Robert Tarrant. Ethel kinard.
Alma Bishop. Carrie Mayes.
Bernice Todd. Annie Riser.
Clara Langford. Otway Salter.
Bertha Blease. Myrtle Schumperl.
Pearl Langford. Daisy Neral.
Hiram Speers. Lizzie Salter.
Minnie Todd. Matte Sloan.
Mary Harp.
In behalf of the W. G.. T. .. and
Band of Hope, Mrs. S. NJ. Redus in a
very appropriate speech presented to
Mrs. L. J. Jones a book in token OF
their appreciation of the flowers she
has 50 faithfully and kindly furnished.
Since its organization until now Mrs.
Jones has never failed to send flowers
on Tuesday afternoons.
In this connection we would say
that 90 one has been more faithful III
this work than Mrs. Josephine Dennis,
and to her faithfulEess is attributable
the splendid order that is always kept
at the meetings.
We may add in conclusion that these
treats and prizes are all the gifts of that
noble, Christian gentleman, Hon. Geo.S
Nfouor