The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1910-03-08

First State Convention to Be Held
in Notwithstanding of
the Movement.

The following giving the origin,
plans and purposes Of the Baraea-
Philathea movement, the first annual
convention of the South Carolina
union of which will be held in New
berry, will be read with interest.
This is a very important movement
and Newberry vii have the distinc-
tion Of entertaining the first annual
convention Of the organization in
this city.
The Call and Purpose Of the Con-
7entior.
The call Of the Convention is to
she young men and women Of the
State for more conseecrated service
30 the Master in carrying on the
great work Of gathering the men and
women, boys and girls, into the
Sunday school, and ultimately into
the Kingdom Of God.
The purpose Of the Convention is
to meet and greet each other; speak
words of encouragement and cheer !;
ezchangeideas for mutual benefit and
enthusiasm, and to get a vision Of
the great opportunities offered and
the responsibilities that rest upon
us individually as representatives Of
one Of the greatest Sunday School
Movements Of modern times.
Those Invited.
Each and every Sunday School BIZ
. BILE Class in the State is cordially
invited and earnestly urged to send
as many delegates as possible; there
Is no limit, and a cordial welcome
awaits all viii will go.
Entertainment.
Each delegate is requested to send
his or her name to S. S. Cunning
ham, local secretary, Newberry, S.
c., at as early a date as possible
stating whether entertainment in a
private home or at g. hotel is pre-
ferred. Committees will meet all DEL
egates at the station and conduct
them to the Chamber of Commerce
where they will register and be as
signed homes. No registration fee
will be required. In order that the
representation might not be limited
and at the special request Of the
state officers, free entertainment will
not be furnished; however, special
gates have been secured by th Enter
tainment Committee, and all deRe-
gates will be assigned in accordance
with their preference.
Railroad Rates.
The railroads will give special
rates on the certificate plan; that is,
full fare will be charged going,
your local agent issuing you a GER
tifeate which you will deposit with
Mr.. S. S. Cunningham, local secre-
6ary, Immediately upon arrival at
Newberry. This certificate will be
properly signed and returned to you,
and when same is presented to the
agent at Newberry, you will be en-
titled to a rate Of one-half regular
fare plus fifty cents. Should you
travel over more than one road,
that is, secure more than one ticket, !
getSa certificate from each agent.
Lest You Forget.
ell delegates are earnestly urged |
10 arrange to reach Newberry not |!
later than the >3:2O train, Friday af-
ternoon, April 9th, as it is desired
that all delegates be present at the
reception which is to be given Fri
day afternoon at 5 O'Clock. Do not
miss this reception, for it Will
mean much for your enjoyment and
pleasure throughout the entire con-
- ..-,.
The Reception.
A reception will be given by the
Newberry Bible Glasses to the dele
gates and visitors on Friday after
noon, April 9th, at 5 o'clock. The
Baraca handshake will be in evi-
dence, and that means there Will be
no "wall fowers.'
Opening Session.
The opening session Of the con-
'vention will be held in the city
opera house Friday evening at 81
o'clock at which time there will be /
addresses Of welcome and responses
by Marshall A. Hudson, National
President of the Baraca Union, on
ythe subject ''The Worldwide Ba-
s.aea Movement -