The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1914-11-27
BARACA-PH|LATHEA
UNION OF FLORIDA
Have a Cold Time for Con-
vention Purposes,
But Youth and Zeal for Christian Work
Made Time Pass Pleasantly and
Profitably.

The second annual convention of the
Baraca-P -Philathea Union oc Florida
held in Palatka Friday, Saturday and
Sunday last was at least success
from an inspirational point of view, if
not otherwise. The extremely cold
weather which prevailed throughout
the entire week, 4p doubt was the
cause of the non appearance of the
large number that was expected would
attend. Those who did attend have
gone back to their homes feeling that
at was good for them to be here"
The convention opened Friday af-
ternoon at 2:45 o'clock, in the Presby-
terian church. Reports of the state
officers were read and committees ap-
pointed. The speakers of the after
noon were James C. Lanier of Jack
sonville, Fla, National State secreta-
ry, and Gordon G Singleton of At
lanta, Ga, National Baraca Secret
Service secretary.
In the evening at $3.50 reception
to delegates and visitors was held at
the Putnam House, which, in spite of
the cold, was well attended by towns
people. Addresses of welcome were
deliv&ed by Judge Julian C. Calhoun,
Revk. M. Poage and F. S. Chap
man.WThattaway's orchestra provid-
ed theSaausic. In addition a selection
by the Home Quartette and solo by
Miss Barbre.
At the Saturday morning session,
splendid addresses were delivered by
Dr. A. P. Montague, president of Col
umbia College, Lake City, Prof. H. W.
Cox of University of Florida, and Rev.
j. T. Boone, pastor of First Christian
church, Jacksonville, Florida.
In the afternoon the board of trade
treated the delegates to a boat ride
on he st. Johns river. This YVES much
enjoyed by all. The steamer Crescent
was chartered for the occasion.
Marcus c. Fagg, superintendent of
Children's Home society, Jacksonville,
and Jas. c. Lanier, spoke on the cub
iect, Social Service" and Gordon G.
on "Secret Service" Their
addresses were listened to with rapt
attention by the large audi nee.
Sunday morning the delegates Wis
tied the Baraca and Philathea classes
in the different Sunday schools. Wis
iting speakers occupied the pulpits of
the PRESBYTERIAN, Methodist and Bap-
tist churches.
The convention came to a close
Sunday afternoon with a mass meet
ing at the Howell theater. Prof. Cox,
the speaker, had for his subject,
dreams and Visions" speaking to
the young men. Prof. Cox is an able
speaker, and when Palatka people
are fortunate to have an opportunity
to hear him, he is sure of a large au-
dience.
Arcadia secured the next conven-
ton, which will be held in April. This
change in the time was made so as
to be sure of warm weather.
The officers elected at this conven-
ton for the coming year are:
President, Edward T. King of Jack
sonville.
Secretary, Miss Marie Sanders of
Arcadia.
Treasurer, R. o. Turner, Arcadia.
Secret service secretary, new Of
flee which was created at this con-
vention, D. A. Avant of Quincy.
The vice presidents are elected one
for the Baraca and one for the Phila-
theas from each congressional dis
trict in the state and are as follows:
First district, John E. White and
Miss Merele Perry of Tampa.
Second district. D Neil Ferguson of
Ocala, and Miss Make Cradle of Live
Oak.
Third district, John Harper of
Quincy, and Miss Carrie Burker of
DeFuniak Springs.
Fourth district, Frank S. Chapman
of Palatka, and Miss Lila Keller of
Jacksonville.
A telegram of congratulations was
received from the worldwide presi-
dent and founder of the movement,
Marshall A. Hudson of Syracuse, N.
Y, in which he advised that Florida
now stood sixth in the contest for or
ganizing classes since the last world
wide convention in June, having or
ganized twenty-five chartered classes
since that time. From the pledges of
the delegates in attendance to in
crease their endeavor in the work a
great many more classes will soon be
organized and Florida will increase
IS standing among the states OF he