The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-04-12

all denominations to be represented
as Will be seen by reference to the
prospectus of this convention.
We have not in our work issued
any certificates, as a State organiza-
ton, believing We could accomplish
more if We devoted cur energy and
power to the arousing Of the people
to the Importance Of the Baraca-
Philathea idea.
Our State field secretary, Brother 1.
T. Williams, has wrought manfully,
both in the Office and in the field,
and he can not be too highly COM
mended for his faithful and efficient
work.
As president, have sought to have
some part in the work committed to
us, having given much OF my time and
energy, and nearly every Sunday to
this work. Other laymen have gone
with the State officers, and have
spoken at many places over the
State and as result, we feel that at
this time, there is greater interest in
organized adult class work in South
Carolina than ever before.
We have, however, had our Difficult
ties; We find that each denomination
has its own peculiar ideas and plans
Of work along Sunday school lines,
and it is very difficult to convince a
great many people among all denom-
inations, that the Baraca-Philathea
idea is not at all inconsistent with
their own peculiar plans ard methods,
and the president and field secretary,
representing the South Carolina Bara-
ca-Philathea union, have not at all
times received that open welcome and
entire lack Of suspicion that the same
work would have received if it had
come to them through their own de-
nominational channels.
After conference with other CO.
workers, and after earnest prayer and
careful consideration, your presl-
dent deems it wise to suggest to this
convention, that the work in the fu-
ture proceed along somewhat differ
ent lines, putting upon each denom-
ination the responsibility Of pushing
the work in their own schools, thus
allowing each denomination to have
its own part in this glorious move
ment, and at the same time removing
even the shadow Of appearance Of
outside interference, hence the fol-
lowing recommendations:
Q) That the Baraca-Philathea
union do not maintain State field
secretary for the ensuing year.
(2) That something during this
session Of this convention arrange
ments should be made to settle in full
the debt which was incurred under
the authority Of the Asheville meet
ing Of the South Carolina delegates,
and for which the State officers are
personally liable. (.
{3) That this is an undenomina-
tio1al union, that the president be
not selected from the same denomi-
nation for two successive years.
a. That at sometime during this
convention, the delegates represent
ing tbe various denominations meet
in conference to discuss the further
work in their own denomination,
somewhat on the plan Of the denomi-
national conference held at the con-
vention af the laymen's movement.
~ That The South Carolina Ba-
raca-Philat union meet once each
year for conference and inspiration,
and that It be composed Of repre-
sentatives of all Baraca and Philathea
classes Of all Protestant denomina-
tons in the State Of South Carolina
Respect fully submitted,
J. J. Gentry,
President.
Permanent Organization.
The report Of tss committee on
permanent organization was then
submitted and adopted as follows:
The name Of this organization shall