The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1899-07-27
music and the work of the Chautau-
THE EXCELLENT SPIRIT.

Throughout the meeting the most
perfect harmony prevailed. There
was not word of discord from first to
last. It was indeed Az love-feast and
not word was uttered in the discus
sion OF the topics and the Sunday
school worl, generally which could
give ofensa to any one Of different
denomination This was a purpose
with The management OF the Chau-
taudua, and it was observed by speak
err at the close that this spirit had pre-
vailed.
EVERYBODY PLEASED.
There was net word Of criticism
from fist to last, and every visitor and
every delegate to the meeting
seemed pleased with all that was
done, and every guest was Tree in
praise Ct the liberal and unbounded
hospitality which was dispensed by
the people Of the town.
RESOLUTIONS or THANKS.
At the close Friday night resolu-
ton Of thanks was offered and unani-
mously passed, for the prompt attend
| OF the orchestra. Later an addition
| was made to the resolution, thankin g
the people OF all denominations for the
heartiness with which they had entered
into the meeting and the entertain
raent of guests.
AS TO SCOTLAND NECK.
The information was sent out by the
executive committee some weeks be-
fcfe the opening Of the Chautaugua
that two delegates from each Sunday
school within the territory embraced
would be entertained free ct charge
and that others coming to the Chau-
tauqua could get cheap board at hotels
and boarding houses. The people of
the town, however, proposed to enter
tain free of charge all who came as
visitors or delegates from Baptist Sun
day-schools, and thus far the writer has
not learned Of any variance from that
purpose. The entire Chautauqua crowd
proper were entertained free.
Scotland Neck opened her doors,
as usual, and everybody was welcome.
The welcome was not confined to the
Baptists alone, but other denominations
Hospitality entertained visitors, and this
kindness On their part was duly re-
garied by the Baptlsts OF the town and
those who came as visitors and dele
gates.
It is gratifying to THE COMMON
WEALTH to be able to sag that the peo-
PIE seemed glad to be here, had a good
lime, received help for their work in
the great Sunday school cause, and
went away loud in their praises OF the
whole-souled and courteous hospitality
Scotland Neck people had given them
Tho people of the town, be it said
to their praise, as usual, did, all in their
power, we believe, to make the occa-
sion one of pleasure and profit to those
who came and judging from all APP
pearances and expressions, everybody
was helped and had a week Of pleasure
and up-lift.
It was good time for all -homefolks
and yisltors-and all are glad of the
good meeting and its moral imprint for
good that shall develop from it a-down
the sweep OF the years to come.
ORGANIZATION FOR NEXT YEAR.
The committee CT organization for
next year, consisting OF B. W. Spilman
II. L. Kes!er and n. Biggs, made the
following recon- rnendatioh fer officers
for the coming year, which was adopt
ed by the Chautauqau
President, L. E. Hilliard.
Vice presidents Central Associa-
tion, John E. Ray, OF Raleigh; Flat
| River, F. w. Hancock, OF Oxford Tai
River, J. u. Bryan, OF Greenville
Chowan, Z. F. Ayd'et, of Elizabeth
| fjity; West ChoHan, c. w. Mitchell
IF Aulander.
Executive Committee E. E Hill
lard, Scotland Necl, G. L. Parker
Rocky Mount; r. 7. Daniel, Weldon
L. T. V. Chanhlee, Rocky Mount
and r. T. Vann, Scotland Neck.
"Where will the Chautauqua be
held next year," has been asked many
| times already. That is left for the Elk
ecutiue Committee to decide.