Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-08-24
Convention of Rockbridge Musical
Association at Ebenezer
Reported for The Gazette


The 18th annual session o. the
Rockbridge Musical Convention
was held at the Associate Reformed
Presbyterian church on Whistle
Greek Wednesday and Thursday
last. Large crowds. estimated be-
tween six aud eight hundred, were
present both days, and the occasion
was one of profit and pleasure. Din
ner wss served each day on the
grounds and everybody was pro-
vided for The convention was de-
clared to be the best yet
President Thomas ]. Deacon
called the convention to order at 10
o'clock Wednesday morning, and |
votional exercises were conducted |
by Rev. ]. r. Edwards, pastor Of
the church, who also welcomed the
delegates and visitors. President
Deacon responded.
Special efforts had been made for
the musical program, and the Sc
lections were well rendered. Among
the choirs taking part were Ebe
nezer, Broad Greek, Timber Ridge.
Bethesda, and choir OF little girls
from Bethany.
, In the afternoon the Bethany
girls rendered several beautiful Sc
lections, followed by Bethesda. Eb-
enezer, Broad Greek, Timber Ridge
choirs; solo by Mrs. S. B. Walker,
assisted on chorus by Mr.. S B..
Walker; Spanish song by Rev. J. r..
Edwards.
S Thursday morning the conveu-
e ton was opened with devotional ex.
r ercises conducted by Rev. j.. R.
e Edwards. Songs and anthems were
d rendered by Methodist church
> choir at Rockbridge Baths. -
: Know My Redeemer Liveth" and
l. Let the Blessed Sunlight In; Ed
S enezer choir, Lead Me in the Way
:. and Cast Thy Burden on the
J. Lord; Palmer Academy trio, Johr
% Swink. Finch Brown, Philip Glen
r mer, Come Thou Fountain; New
% Monmouth choir, Il Surrende
J. All" Grand View choir, Cod
n Grace Magnifed"; Rockbridg
a. Baths Methodist church, Hes tn,
,r One; solo Hold Thou My Hand"
g. Mrs. Gertrude Wade; Collierstowl
Methodist church (trio), Miss Laur
Sanford, Mrs. ]. L. Hamilton an,
Rev. L. b Ruckmau.
rs The afternoon session OF Thurs
tx day was devoted to business an
te closed with musical program.
10 The committee on organization
r composed of Messrs. Harry A. Wi
he son. Emmett kirkpatrick and II.
lie Snider, made the following nomin
$ tions for next years officers, wi
were elected: President, T.
&C. Deacon; vice-president, Rev. A. Y
Mt Wood; secretary and treasurer,
is F. Kirkpatrick; musical director
he F. I. Snider and Rev. ]. R. f.
nd wards district vice-presidents: Blu
ire falo, G.. S. Deacon; Kerr's Cree
he Emmett Kirkpatrick; Naturi
Bridge, Rev. j. R. Edwards; Wal
ks er's Greek, CIV. Reed; South Rive
for Rev. L. T. Pressly; Lexington,
no B, Walker; organists, Miss Ed
ac- McGuffin and Mrs. ]. NJ. Copper.
TO- Songs were rendered by choirs
is Ebenezer, Palmer Academy, Roc
is bridge Baths Methodist churc
or New Monmouth, Timber Ridg
Broad Greek, Spring Valley; du,
Miss Edna McGuffin and F. 7. 81
der, Gently Lead Us" solo, J.
IN Deacon, He Know" Spanish son
Of Rev. ]. r. Edwards.
Of The committee on resolutions, CO
ino posed of Messrs. S w. McCoN
ned Charles Lindsay and O. w. DeacC
oil made their report, which was ado
on ed, expressing appreciation for XII
sed and lavish hospitality shown
,ro- pastor and people; also thanks
4 . organist and musical director.
con A handsome Morris chair "
presented to Mr.. F. 7. Snider
Rev. j. r. Edwards, as the g
Ssh from the convention and friends.
,wn The convention adjourned to m
ing az Bethany Lutheran church nj