Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1904-08-31
THE BEAvERpAM ASSOCIATION.
Rev. J. e. McManaway Writes Interestingly Of
B the Session at conneross.


it's territory in Oconee county. At the
depot was joined by DR.. Bailey and to-
gether we journeyed to Westminster,
where we fell into the hands of Deacon
Hull, proprietor of the Westminster Inn.
His house is fresh from repairs and paint
and we were royalty cared for. On the
train was Deacon Jesse III. Hardin, of
Chester, on his way to Clemson College,
Of whicli he is trustee. He is getting
old now and looks feeble, but his heart is
young and tender toward all the world.
Tuesday morning we were carried out
to Conneross, four miles from Westmin-
!, ster, where the association was TO be
j beld. Rev. A. p. Marett is the beloved
pastor. He and his people were ready
ing with it's new coat of paint and long
tables were awaiting the sumptuous din
ners which we're to be spread upon them.
The hospitality was abundant, and Con-
neross proved good place for meeting.
Next week the church will be in pro-
tracted meeting with Rev. j. III. Ayers,
of Georgia. assisting the pastor. May
showers refreshing fall upon them.
The association lasted through .hree
days and each day witnessed good crowds
though there were frequent showers
falling. The old officers were reelected
"A. p. Marett. Moderator; j. M. Nc
Guire, Clerk; J. w. Stribling, Treasurer.
The Beaverdam Association is steadily
improving year by year. There are some
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bringing things to pass. j. M. Mcclure
preached the Introductory sermon from
Matthew 1915, and it was a most excel
lent DISCOURSE. Visiting brethren were
in evidence and threw themselves heartily
into the work. There were Drs. Bailey,
Hatcher, James. Poteat and brethren A.
McA. Pittman, j. Fl. Ayers, j. B. Tramel
and Col. r. f Mason. Brother Mason is
an Oconee man, recently moved to North
Carolina. He has been a useful citizen
of Oconee for many years and there ac-
complished great work, and his host of
friends were glad to have him back for a
few days.
DR.. Bailey had good hour for State
Missions and at the close of his speech
asked for $50 He secured near forty, q
great increase over last years collection.
The Beaverdam has long been missionary
ground, but the report showed that this
year they will raise as much money as
the Board has spent upon them. One
new church, Jordania, was received and
Newry church has erected during the
year the best house of worship in Oco.
nee county.
Periodicals were given good hour
for discussion. Addresses were made
by Brethren Hatcher, Pittman and
the writer. The Courier man has been a
welcome rendered him by his brethren
was great joy and inspiration. DR.. e.
G. James spoke well for his college and
DR.. Poteat did good work for Furman.
On Wednesday morning at IL o'clock
the association adjourned. business one
hour for DR.. Hatcher to preach to them.
At the same hour the writer preached in
the school building near by.
Thursday was the best day of the asso-
citation. The visiting brethren were
gone and the local talent came into play.
There were fine discussions of home and
foreign missions, orphanage and temper
ance. Col Mason made strong speech
on the last named subject. The brethren
of the Beaverdam Association are good
speakers and the people delight to hear
them. The reports were brief, but to
the point, and interest did not lag for a
single moment during the three days.
A larger amount of money has been
contributed this year than ever before.
M. C. Barton offered the report on educa-
tion; J. NJ. MCGUIRE on State missions;
j. X. Moore on home missions; G. r. d.
Burns on foreign missions; j. r. Earle
on periodicals; j. w. Stribling on tenn
perance; M. A. Terrell on orphanage; j.
NJ. Sanders on o.Iportage; j. H. Stone
on aged ministers. F. M. Cary reported
for the executive committee. Each one
of these brethren backed up his report
with good speech.
The association closed after most de-
ljghtful devotional meeting led by the
writer and a number of brethren aiding.
After the association was over it was
my privilege to visit Walhalla, Seneca
and Westminster. / was in the prayer
meeting at Walhalla Thursday night and
enioyed it. Bro. MCGUIRE is doing & fine
work and he has noble people. re-
ioiced to see the work there prospering
SO greatly. Bro. Mcclure came to us
from North Carolina, by way of Georgia,
bringing with him a good woman from
the old "tar heel' State. He is q fine