The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1913-09-26

officers and the delegates Prayer
was lead by Mrs. w. S. Crouch the
local president.
Friday evening words Of welcome
were given by the mayor of the town,
representatives from the different
churches and others Mrs. S C Nor
ris, of Prosperity, responded to the
welcomes in behalf of the con-
vention. Mrs S. C. Morris is a daugh-
ter of Mrs JAMIE Herbert Haynes a
former State president of the W. c. T.
U.
We had two distinguished visitors
at the convention, Mrs. T. E. Patter-
son, State president of Georgia's W. c.
r. U. She is an exceedingly eloquent
speaker and refined cultured young
woman. The Rev. R. E. L. Harris, OF
Augusta, Ca, brother of Mrs. Mary
Harris Amor who is so we'll known
in the temperance. world.
Reports were read by the su3erin-
tendents of the different departments
showing an increase of interest in the
temperance work along all lines.
Miss Ellen Beach, of Sumter, a
blind girl sent a paper which was
read before the convention, in which
she asked that an appeal be made to
the legislature entreating them not
, to grant license to social clubs in our
cities, as they are a menace to all
of our youth. This letter was re-
ferred to Mrs. Sarah Waite, of Con-
way, our legislative superintendent.
Each day of the convention dinner
was served on the ground. No more
bountiful feast was ever spread than
the one the hospitable people of Sa-
luda had prepared for their guests.
The memorial service was conduct
ed just before the noon hour Friday.
J The names of all the promoted COM
rades were read including Mrs. W. A.
McSwain and Mr.. A. C. Jones of our
union: Special tribute was paid Mrs.
C. F. Pechmann of Johnston who serv-
ed as State superintendent Of Loyal
Temperance Legion for several years.
Mrs. C. P. Robinson of Cnapin read
an interesting paper entitled the
"Sinews of War"
The superintendent Of mothers
meetings and white ribbon recruits
arranged beautiful demonstration OF
her work on Saturday, when twelve
mothers and babies came up on the
platform, having taken the pledge to
teach their children the principles of
total abstinence and purity" The
babies were introduced by name to the
convention while Mrs. Sprott our State
nreside t tied the waite ribbon on.
Little John Baggot Bishop was espec-
tally an object of interest as he was
the grandson of Rev Mr.. Baggot, a
Baptist 1inister of Saluda who began
the agitation to rid Saluda county OF
the dispensary.
There were two interesting contests
held, oratorical and vocal medal, aid
Miss Sadie Padgett won the oratorical
medal. y
Another important prize that is
given each year is five dollars
in gold for the best es-
say written on the subject, What is
the attitude of the business world to-
wards the use of alcohol" This year
the prize was awarded to Mss Mary
Lucia Mobley, young graduate OF
Johnston High school.
Each year Miss Jessie Curtis, OF
Paxville, superintendent Of Flower
Missions presents haadpainting,
her own work, to the union which re-
ports the most work done This year
he prize was awarded to the Congaree
union
A lovely reception was teadered the
convention at the nome OF MIS- ''
NJ. Smith
Miss Lula Attaway lad charge OF
the music which was rendered
splendidly by Saluda talent. Especl-
ally we mention male quartette
entitled Backbone.
The convention adjourned with the
singing of God be with you till we
meet again"
The thirtieth annual convention is a
thing of the past and pleasant memo.
ries linger in the hearts OF all that
were present.
Delegate.
Refuses to Be Sullied.