The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-09-16
The Times Dispatch bureau,
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Petersburg, Va, September 10
Inc Saraca- Philathca Association OF
virginia closed its third annual con
vcntion this afternoon, after a most
delightful and profitable meeting, and
splendid enthusiasm shown In the work
OF the organization. The convention
was great success. attracting be-
tween zoo and coo young men and
women delegates from all sections of
the state. To whom IL most cordial
welcome was given in the hospitable
homes OF the city. The two branches
Of the association held separate meet
ines in the First Baptist Church dur
Ing the forenoon and met jointly this
afternoon
The Bnrncas.
Inc BaTaCa meeting was opened
with prayer and praise conducted by
Jesse Edwards, Of Petersburg, FOLLOWED
BY reports OF the state secretary. 10
scph H. Barker. Of Norfolk; state
Treasurer J. Il. Lloyd, Of Richmond,
and reports of committees. An ad-
dress on THE Individual Baraca" was
delivered by j. l.. Woodhouse, OF Nor
folk The next business In order was
the election OF officers. and the fol-
lowing We're elected:
President, J. G. Allison. Richmond
first vice president. Paul Petit. Pc
tersburg: second vice president. G.. IL.
DOYLE. Norfolk; third vice president.
I
dent. 7. +. Willis, Lynchburg; secre-
tary. Oscar Wngtield. Petersburg: as
sistant secretary. l.. II. Crawford. Fred
ericllsburs; secret service secretary. G..
Oliver Timberlake. Richmond; treas
urer, j. IL. Baker, Norfolk.
4 Symposium conducted by Rev.
Frank Anderson. OF Johnston, y. Y,
enhanced the discussion of organiZa =
ton, maintenance and expansion OF the
association and it's work. An interest
ing address Oh "Baraca and Its Rcla
ton 10 the Sunday School and Church
WAS delivered by Rev. w. Il, y. Haynes,
OF Petersburg. y symposium conducted
by j. q. Allison, OF Richmond. enhanced
discussion of class spirituality and
conservation and secret service.
The Philnthens
Devotional exercises were conduct
ed b., Miss Mary Ridout, of Petersburg.
Addresses were delivered by Mrs r..
b. Copcl land. Of Norfolk. on our Duty
as Philatheas"; Miss Catherine Wat
kins, OF Richmond, on CITY Unions"
Miss Alice Farmer, of Norfolk. OF ~
Well Rounded President and Success
fui Secretary; Miss Bertha Cameron,
Of Norfolk. on The Juniors" and Mrs.
+. j. Peterson, Of Norfolk. OH Secret
Service" This branch OF the Baraca-
Phlathea work is regarded as of great
Importance. Miss Ienora Roper. of
Petersburg. led in the discussion of
the question OF How to Keep Me and
Use Me" which brought forth brief
talks from many members. Officers OF
the Phiiathea State League for the
ensuing year were elected as follows;
president. Miss Bertha Cannon, of
| Norfolk: first vice president, Miss
Emma Miller. Of Richmond; second
vice president, Mrs. lludgins, OF Farm
VILE; third ice-presidcnt. Miss Mamie
Freeman, OF Portsmouth,: fourth vice
| president Miss Myrtle Cotton. Of Pc
! tersburg: secretary, Miss Annette Lips
comb. Of Richmond; corresponding sec
rotary. Miss Lula Hack. Of Petersburg
treasurer, Miss Myrtle Clary, of Rich
mond.
Joint Meeting.
| At the joint meeting OF the caracas
| and Phlatheas this afternoon. prayer
| and praise service was conducted by
! Miss Annie Bell Seward. OF Petersburg.
| There were interesting addresses by
Field Secretary Anderson and Rev. Il.
NJ. Roper. y. D.. the latter addressing
himself TO tho subject OF "Consecra
ton" \ model class demonstration
was conducted by j. G. Allison, of
| Richmond. The convention adjourned
| in time for the delegates TO catch the
! evening trains home.