The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-05-18
BARACAS ENTERTAIN.
The Baraca Glasses of Clinton and
Newberry- y-Newberry Enter
tains Clinton.

class of the First Baptist church, of
this city, on Friday evening, in honor
of the visiting friends from Clinton,
and in celebration of the winning OF
the banner by the Newberry class in
the contest with the Baraca class OF
Clinton.
Some months ago a contest was en-
tered by the two classes for the ban
ner which would be given to the class
showing the greatest increase IN
membership, average attendance, and
collection within a stated time. The
contest proved to be most enthus-
iastic one and fine spirit of rivalry
was shown which has naturally result
ed in much good to both classes. In
the end, the class in this city showed
the greatest increase along the lines
indicated, and on the day for present
ing the banner to the Newberry class
a large delegation came over from
Clinton, and a banquet was given by
the class here.
At $50 o'clock the two classes and
other interested friends gathered at
the first Baptist church and reeep-
ton was held there until 9:3O, dur
ing which time the following music
program was carried out:
Mrs. r. H. Wright presided at the
organ.
Mrs. T. E. Epting and Mrs. J. H.
West, duet, "Baraea." ."
Miss Lucy Wright, solo, "Shall [
be Forgotten.
Miss Carrie Pool, accompanied by
Mrs. R. H. Wright, violin solo,
"Come to Me-
Mrs. T. E. Epting and Mrs. J. H.
West, duet, "Rock Of Ages"
At the close Of this delightful pro-
gram the members Of the Baraca
class then invited their guests and
friends to 60 with them to the old
court house and here the reception
was continued until about II 80.
Delicious refreshments had been
prepared by the Ladies Aid society
and the banquet spread was all that
the most fastidious could expect, and
the good ladies had arranged every
thing so prettily ard daintily that it
added much to the pleasure and en-
joyment Of everyone.
Mr.. John M. Kinard acted as
POSTMASTER during the evening, and
the following toasts were given:
Welcome by Col. W. H. Hunt.
Response by Mr.. Fred Fowler.
Presentation of banner by DR.. T. l..
W. Bailey, of Clinton.
Receiving banner by Mr.. R. NJ.
Werts.
Philatheas, Hugh Riser Of Clinton.
Our Motto, Rev. Geo. A. Wright.
This was indeed happy occasion,
and everyone had a good time, and
all felt that they we're ready to begin
over again. and renew their energies,
and each felt better prepared to do
more efficient work in his respective
class, for the church is fast realizing
that the best entertainment for its
members end followers can be fur
nisllel within its own doors, and that
it is now the opportunity OF the
church 10 show to the world that 1t
is fully competent to satisfy the Sc
cial need of its members as we'll as
take care of their spiritual relations.
The following is list Of the dele
gates who cam, down from Clinton,
and also the homes at which they
were entertained:
F. M. Grady-W. E. Neighbors,
Willie Young.
S. B. Aull-Fred Fowler, G. F.
Bailey.
NJ. L. Spearman-Dr. T. L. W.
Bailey, C. P. Robinson.
w. NJ. Clary-Clarence Copeland,
. Thad johnson.
R. NJ. Werts-Louis Norman, j. P.
Harper.
f. H. Longshore-Win billiard.
W. H. Anderson-Paul Austin, S.
! W. SumereL
W. B. Wallace-Hugh Riser.
J. D. Galloway-A. B. Galloway.
; H. H. Abrams billiard, Bar
ME Parrot.
J. H. West-Mr. Bramlet, Mrs.
| Bramlet.
Geo. A. Wright-Mrs. C. L. Fow-
ler.
The members of the Clinton party
came, over on the $50 train and were
invited to the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. H. West during the afternoon
{ where an informal reception was held
and lio]1t refreshments served.