The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-10-29

Morris, Of Horny, and Mrs. William
Waters, Of Florence were elected dele
gates, and Mrs. Tillman of Edgefield,
alternate. Delegate to worlds convcn-
ton in London England, April 1928
l920, Mrs. Joseph Sprott, alternate,
Miss Attaway.
Saturday evening was given to the
young people, when a class in oratory
and song contested for a silver medal
Inc girls and boys who took part
| Glasses" Mary Frizcllc Daniel; "rhc
Little Word," Francis Travcrs; "a
Terrible Charge Islae Jeanne Mace of
Centenary; Our Platform" Benton
| White; "The College Oil Cam Mary
Lee Jones. Vocal contest, "Only a
Glass; Erskine lie Gettc, of Cen
tenary; "My Task" Margaret Muir
den. The medals were presented for
the defamation by Mrs. II. l.. Parr;
for vocal music, Mrs. j. l.. Minis, and
were awardcd; Miss Mary Lee Jones,
of Marion, in defamation, and Mar
garct ,Murdcn, in song. 1t was very
difficult to judge between the con-
tcStantS in song, and Erskinc lie Gctte
who had come from Centenary to en-
ter the contest was highly commended
for his exceedingly sweet voice and
perfect enumeration.
The scientific temperance instruc-
tion prize Of 81 900 for the best ESSAY
on GLOW to Teach Temperance" was
won by w. O. Tatum OF the Pincwood
school, and the essay Judged best in
the graded school was written by Miss
Eddie BraGham. The prizes for best
work in the flower mission were won
by the Saluda and Congarcc unions,
the gift of Miss Jessie Curtis.
Sunday morning the convention met
IN the handsome new Methodist church
when most beautiful music added to
the inspiration of the occasion. The
devotional service was conducted by
DR.. j. w. Daniel, pastor of the
church. The convention sermon was
delivered by Mrs. Deborah Knox l.iv-
mgston of Providence, r. l., and was
a wonderful presentation and expo
sition of the text Revelations 3:7. 81
know Thy works.; | have set before
thee an open door, ana no man can
shut it, for thou hast a little strength
and has kept My word, and hast not
denied Ny name"
.lrs. Livingston also delivered the
address on Sunday evening which was
followed by the collection and pledges
for State work, the people of Marion
contributing more than $500.
Marion w. G.. r.. U. had planned
most elaboratcly for the cordial re-
ception Of the guests, Mrs. j X Mont
gomery, chairman of hospitality; Mrs
NJ. f. Wright, president of the local
union, and Mrs. j. G.. Mall, working
together for the pleasure Of the guests
On Friday afternoon Immediately aft
or the session automobiles were at
the door to carry all the delegates for
drives around the city and surround
ing country. Saturday afternoon the
delegates accepted an invitation to the
beautiful Camcgi library, which is
said to be the only public library sup
ported by( 'ublic txation in the
State. Here reception was held and
Mrs. Nellie &, ,'crbc. librarian stood
ut the door am "cived the guests
The State officer nd Mrs. Livings-
ton were in ,thc receiving line and en-
joycd meeting the people of Marion
who had shown such hospitality.
Mrs. Livingston left on the Sunday
evening train for New York city
where an important engagement
awaited her. After attending the ma
tional convention in st. Louis she will
said Immediately for Scotland, where
she goes to assist in the Scottish cam
paign for national prohibition. Mrs
Livingston said she had no fears for
the outcome as the women of Scot
land have the ballot. Norway having
lust recently demonstrated the cf-
iicicncy Of the women's vote in this