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


It. is absolutely impossible to give
tie names OF the many prominent
guests Of Ne7 berry and is perhaps
needless to state that Marshal A.
Eialson, Natioooi Baraca president
from Syracuse, n. Y, is the gle5t
Of honor, and is loved and reverend
as few men are.
lie doesn't mead to ask evil there
b. any stars in my crown?'-it will
be ii coronet cleaning with. thoIs'
antlS of priceless gems fit only for a
roval diadem.
lie is the fcurder Of Baraca, and
his expressive face beams Glove tc
God and man, in every line, show,
ing a spirit filed life.
AT $50 the reception was over
and all hurried to their different
places Of abode to rest until 8 O'Clock
when the regular devotional and
business services of the convention
would commence, being conducted II
the opera house. i: s: :t:I::: {.
The opera house had been taste
fully decorated with the Baraca
Philathea colors-blue and white
and appropriate notices, full Of vim
and vigor, adorned the walls.
The Baraca platform in artistic
lettering, "Young men at work fG'
young men, all standing by the Blbts
| and the Bible school," gracsd ms
side Of the stage in front, while ;hf
other side front showed the PhilatheF
platform in tie same beautiful de-
sign: "Young women at work FOL
young women, all standing by tne
Bible and the Bible school,"
}. But the most inexpressibly beau
=, tiful Of all artistic ideas in the All
of decoration which made one:
whole being thrill in boundless ad
miration and brought forth exclara
tions Of delightful surprise-was tat
one word "welcome' on an arch ex
tending above and entirely acros:
stage front, every letter studded with
numerous tiny electric lights, CLEAN
! ing and sparkling in radiant bealt?
Surely there must be something likt
that over the entrance gate to hea7
en-only, there, the lettering vii It
studded with priceless gems.
The opera house was quickly filed
and the opening prayer was lei 'oy
Rev. James Of the Presbyterian church
Of Newberry, and was fervent peti
ton that the Baraea convention
should be a blessing and inspiration
and that every one should be madi
stronger and more determined to b;
and do something for Gods glory.
Some had felt a little averse Il
having religious services in the opera
house, fearing that Gods spirit would
not visit what they called "the
devils territory" But after Bro
James earnest prayer a sweet rest
fulness came to troubled hearts ano
faces were lighted with peace. The
atmosphere seemed spirit-flled, ant
that sweet promise, "Where two OF
three are gathered together in my
name, there am I in the midst OF
them," was whispered to many a
thrilling heart.
That was a sweet service and truly
the fearful and doubling were madi
to realize that the Lord keeps His
word, and will ,henceforth fully trust
in and "stand on His promises. ,.
Surely even in this, the first service
every heart was inspired with ar
earnest desire for eonsecratlon, and
determined to follow more faithful
ly in the footsteps of Jesus.
J. H. Harms, president Of New
berry college, was to have made an
address Of welcome on behalf OF
students, but was unexpectedly call
ed away.
Prof. Derrick Il think was hi;
name( took his place and made 9
mcst enjoyable address, intersperssd
WITH flashes Of wit and humor, that
bcorght much laughter and cheers
from the audience.
FIe invited the convention to tae
college, promising to show them "the
best baseball team in the State.''
he said that Newberry was dry
town." but declared emphaticaily
that it was ''not always so dusty. y
His address was closely attended and
greatly enjoyed, and one who ia"
never heard Harms exclaimed
"Surely there is no harm done II
Harms was absent!''
Rev. NJ. L. Banks Of the Methodist
oInnr