The Washington bee., 1907-09-07

Durham. n. c. Mr.. Pearson spoke out
of the fullness of his heart, and as usual
gave some very helpful points and sug-
gestions. 1t was also our pleasure to
hear Professor Pearson in song. His
solos were sung with feeling and ex-
preston. and were very much enjoyed
by all.
Friday evening was devoted to the
Sacred Concert where the talent from
all over the State of South Carolina
was heard. A well-prepared program
was rendered under the careful super
vision of Professor Uggams, of Orange
burg. and Mrs. E. Y. c. Williams, of
Abbeville, the latter presiding The
program consisted of solos, duets, trios,
etc. Miss Virginia L. Williams, the pi-
anist, sang very successfully "A Bird
from Ger the Sea" She was accom-
panied by Mrs. Walker, of Columbia,
South Carolina.
A description of this program would
be incomplete without some reference
being made to the original poems rem
dered by Mrs. Morser and Miss julia
/ Watson. of this State 1t gives me in
expressible pleasure TO mention the num-
Der of original poems rendered by DR..
d. Webster Davis, of Richmond, Va,
and the obliging way in which he re-
sponded to the many encores. Miss Ada
Williams rscited Title Street MusI-
clan" with much pathos
The Saturday morning session was
opened promptly at go o'clock. The
most interesting feature of this service
was the Question Drawer, conducted by
DR.. J. t. Shepard The questions were
heaped upon him and were fiuentiy un-
raveled as fast as possible. This proved
to be a splendid way to bring light to
those who needed it on vital subJe
pertaining to Sunday school work. A
mastery paper was read just after this
most interesting feature Of the program
by Rev. J. c. Gibbs, BID, on Supplies
and Periodicals.. This also was help
full and the session closed, all feeling
benefited by what they had seen and
heard.
In connection with this convention was
the Safe Lawson w. c. T. u, which
convened on Saturday morning at the
same time the convention was in ses-
sion. Twas a beautiful sight to see the
women, old and young, who came from
| far and near to fight the one great evil,
the liquor traffic.
On Saturday evening a large crowd
assembled in the Morris Chapel Baptist
Church, very commodious structure
10 witness the mammoth mass meeting
in the interest of the WOmans' Chris-
tian Temperance Union. Mrs. 7. V. C.
Williams. the State President, was al
her best. She delivered her annual adj
dress in a mastery and eloquent mai
, / ntT. AIlCI lilc uCFotiOlldL N|NS4N 4N40~S
Quoted by Miss Helen Usher, of Sum
ter s. C., timely speeches were made by
: Mesdames Rogers and Kennedy, OF An
derson. S. c.. and Mrs Bulwere, oi
Rockhill, S. c., on the Y. w. {. l. U.
8 urging more young ladies to organize
. Mrs. Duckett, Of Columbia, spoke OF
r Ioyal Temperance Legend Work.
S Miss Julia Watson, Of Columbia, con
j veyed greetings from Mrs. Rosetta E
1 Lawson. National Organizer, IN YER
J. eloquent and impressive way.
The declaration of principles was rea'
6 lN Miss Mayme Perrin, Of Abbeville
0 Miss Helen Usher, Of Surlter, re
sponded beautifully. Timely remark
I, were made by Mrs L. A Hawkins, o
!. Columbia.
Encouraging addresses were made b
! Drs Shepard, Frierson, Moultrie, Wat
son and others. A large collection wa
S lifted. Mrs. E V c. Williams va
unanimously reelected as president.
To my mind, Sunday was the rec
letter day, and well might be called tn
climax At o.3o am. Sunday all II
Sunday schools Of the city gathered
union services DR.. ]. E. Shepard pr
sided with much dexterity, assisted
1n his most efficient co-workers, Messr
Of z Soauidink and w. O. Pearso