The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1915-04-22
INSTITUTE AT DENMARK.
Western Division of W. VI. L. Held
Interesting Session.

Division OF the W. NJ. t., April 13-
Is. at Denmark Baptist church, pre-
sided over by the gifted vice-presi-
dent. Mrs. NJ. y. Tillman, of Edge
field.
Nearly all of the W. NJ. L. State
officers were in attendance. and their
experience and knowledge are worth
great deal to those striving to at
tain the W. NJ. L. goal. One hun
dred and seven delegates and visitors
were present.
The devotions of the day sessions
were opened by our consecrated mis-
sionary, Mrs. John Lake, whom all
this State loves and honors. Her
words are full Of love for the Master,
and no one hears her without feeling
that she has been with one of Gods
chosen.
Mrs. S. G. Mayfeld. of the hostess
society, extended greetings to the
delegates and visitors.
Mrs. J. r. FiZer, of Columbia,
State corresponding secretary of the
w. NJ. T., fluent speaker, gave an
instructive talk on The Institution
Its Significance. Also a talk on
Programme Making! Use of Charts.
Efficiency by the Use of Standard of
Excellence.
Mrs. J. D. Chapman, of Greenville,
president of the South Carolina W.
NJ. u, gave thoughtful and compre-
hensive talks on ''Plans of the Union
Our Home Land for Christ-the
Methods, Plans and Aims From S. B.
C. Standpoint"
Mrs. George Davis, of Orangeburg,
State Y. w. A and G. A. superin-
tendent, held a conference and train
ing class for Y w. A. and G. A.
workers, in which she instructively
and entertainingly brought out the
plans and aims of this branch of w.
NJ. U. work.
Mrs. Carpenter, Of Georgetown,
State superintendent of R. A, the new
est department Of w. NJ. U. work,
ably presented this phase, making an
earnest plea for the training of our
boys.
Mrs. Joel T. Rice, of Belton, State
mission study leader, and the former
teacher of many women of this State,
made an intelligent and earnest plea
for more knowledge and preparedness
by means of mission study books and
other material easily obtained
whereby developing greater interest
and obtaining results in this great
work of missions.
Miss Emmaline Thornhill, State
board missionary and a former train
ing school girl, presented in a pleas
ing way the ultimate Aim of Per-
sonal Service-Soul Winning"
Mrs. Hatcher. of Johnston, State
Sunbeam leader, known throughout
S. B. C. bounds for her development of
Sunbeam work, was detained on ac-
count of sickness, but sent an en-
couraging message, which was read
by Mrs. T. ]. Quattlebaum, Of Ridge
Spring. Mrs. Chapman followed with
an interesting talk on Sunbeam work.
Mrs. Quattlebaum also read r."
own fine paper on Bible study.
The song messages Of Miss Norris,
of Edgefeld, who knew just how to
touch the heart. were full of inspira-
ton. The violin solos by Miss Par
ker, of Edgefeld, were enjoyed by
all.
Rev. T. ]. Posey, of Ward, pre-
sented the claims of the Western di-
vision school at Seivern, which is the
only school of this kind in this part Of
the State fostered by the w. NJ. U.
We have a number Of schools in the
Piedmont section, but never have fos-
tered any in the western, central or
southern territory before.
The presence of and helpful talks
BY our two loved missionaries, Mr..
and Mrs. Jno.. Lake, Of Canton,
China. on our foreign work, were in
spiring and served to give added in
terest in missions. Mr.. Lake is sup
ported by his home church, Edgefield,
S. c.. and Mrs. Lake by her home
church. Greenville. S. G.
Mr.. Hayes, of Barnwell, associa-
ton R. A. leader, conducted help
full conference on R. A. work:
Too much commentator cannot
be accorded to the vice-president Of
the western division, Mrs. NJ. n. Till
man, who got up this splendid pro-
gram and presided so beautifully
over the sessions.
On Thursday evening she added a
now foature to inctitute work by A