The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1915-05-19
KINGS DAUGHTERS
GUESTS OF LAURENS
Closed Profitable Session In the First
BantiSt Church Thursday Night.


Baptist Church Thursday Night.
The nineteenth annual convention of
the South Carolina branch, Interna-
tional Order of the Kings Daughters
and Sons, which convened here last
Tuesday night, came to close Thurs
day night following two inspiring ad-
dresses by Mr.. w. R. Lunk, of Charles
ton, and Rev. j. NJ. Pike, OF Columbia
Mr.. Lunk delivered plea for the ply
sical and mental education OF the chill
dren. Rev. Pike spoke on the Social
EVIL" holding the attention Of his au-
dience with an account of his work in
the Rescue Home at Columbia Fol
lowing his address, the convention ad-
1ourned with song and prayer to
meet again next year in Charleston.
Thursday afternoons session was
given over in part to the election Of
officers. which resulted as follows:
Mrs. Thomas S. Silcox of Charleston,
State president; Mrs. D. ID. Salley, Of
Orangeburg, assistant State president;
Mrs. G. l.. Moore Of Charleston, re-
cording secretary; Miss Lula Lee Of
Charleston. treasurer; Mrs. Frank E.
Barron of Manning and Mrs. H. X. Ak
en- Of Laurens, new members of the
executive board, elected to serve three
years Mrs. Silcox was chosen as
member Of the central council.
The convention was called to order
Tuesday night with the state presi-
dent, Mrs Frank e. Barron, Of Man
ming, In the chair. Rev. NJ. L. Lawson
delivered an invocation after which
Hon. r. A. Cooper extended a welcome
on behalf of the city and Mrs. J. H..
Ieague welcomed them on the part of
the local circle. Mrs. D. D. Salley, of
Orangeburg, responded for the dele
gates and gave brief outline of the
great work being done by the order.
Rev. ]. B. McCord, Of Manning, lead in
an impressive conservation service.
Butiness sessions were held We'd
nesday and Thursday, both morning
and afternoon. Lunch was served be-
Ladies Aid societies of the different
churches of the city. Thursdays lunch
was served by the members of the
Wednesday Club, U. D. C., and D. A. r.
Following the business session We'd
nesday afternoon the delegates were
the guests Of the Idle Hour Theatre,
after which they repaired to the
Powe Drug Company where they were
recipients Of ice cream and soft drinks.
Thursday afternoon the delegates
attended a reception rendered in their
honor by the local circle on the lawn
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. P. Minter. Delicious
refreshments were served and de-
lightful time was spent.
short session of the executive
board was held Friday morning to
transact business pertaining to the du-
ties Of the board. Some of the dele
gates had already left on the morning
train and the remainder left on the
afternoon trains.
The meeting Of the convention was
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we'll as enjoyable one. Reports from
the different circles showed that the
order In this state was on firm basis
and that steady growth is being ex-
perienced. Although the past year has
been hard one because Of the finan-
cial stringency, the members have
been undauted in their labors and the
wood work has continued. The dele
gates were entertained in Laurens
homes. Before their departure they
expressed their appreciation of the
courteslcs shown them here, saying
that they looked forward to the time
when they could return.
All Of the meetings OF the conven-
ton were held in the First Baptist
church, which was kindly loaned for
the occasion,
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