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COTTON MARKETLOCAL Corrected by Nat Gist. 20 Good .iuo- ...141-21A.. . . 2o Strict M-fiddling ... .143-S8t Maiddhing......141-4 VHm,(o. 7t 4 By Robt. McC. Holmes -o3.95 Good Mid;dling ...141 2] Meal........ 95 Strict liddlin. ...143-8 Sugar .. ...534to614 ddlin.Bacon.......14 to 17 Cott6n see'a 3r i-2 cents. VOLUME XLVI. NUMBER 29. NEWBERRY, SOUTH CAROLINA, TUESDAY, APRIL 12, -9-0. TWICE A WEEK, $1.50 A YEAR. First State Cc Baraca=P] EWBERRY PROMINENT IN WORLD MOVEMENT ERRY PROMINT IN WORLD MOVEMENT T STATE CONVENTION OF ORGANIZATION. al Baraca President in Attea e.-Meeting a Success In Every Dqail. out two decades ago the first ak class was organized by the Hon. Marshal A. Hudson, of Syra ese, N. Y., who is now the national presi ent. Some six years later the fidst Philathea class was organized. MARSHAL A. HUDS()N. National President Baraca. The movement, the object of which is the study of the Bible, leading ulti mately and logically to the evangeli zation of the world, has today a half million members, and its immediate aim is to secure 'a million members in the near future. in Ihis world-widi movement Christian young men and Christiayl young women are uni.ted, the young men composing the Baracas and the young women the Philatheas. Hav ing a common aim and a common pur poise the two organizations have been working together, the motto -of the Baracas ,being, ''Young men at work for young men, a)l standing by the Bible and the Bible school,'' and the motto of tha Philatheas being, ''Young women at work for young women, all standing by the Bible and the Bible school,''-and, es amatter of fact, young men, and young womeni being at work for each other. Under these conditions it was but natural th2 t the organization should combine. South Carolina has the distinction of being the first State in which a State Baraea-Philathe'a union was or ganized, and Newberry was signally honored in ,baing chosen as the place of the first meeting of the State Ba raca-Philathea convention, which met in Newberry on Friday. The convention was attended by the Hon. Marshal A. Hudson, nation al Baraea president. Mr. Hudson -trerriiy congratulated South Caro lina upon being the first State to have a Baraca-Philathea union, and heartily congratulated Nawberrv in Sbeing chosen as the first placee of meeting of this State convention, say ing that New York had hoped to have the first State convention, ;but had been outdistanced by South Car olina. After a most successful session, about three dunbhred out-of-town del egates being in attendance, the, first convention. was brought to a close on Sunday night. The following offiers. were chosen for the ensuing yer President-J. W. Nash, Spartan burg. Baraea Yiee-president--J. B. Chick, Spartan'burg. Philathea *Vice-president-Mrs. C. M. Williams, Greenville. ,Baraeca Secretary--I. T. Williams. Shoartanburg.. nvention iiathea Union P)hilainqa Secretary-Miss Blanch: Davidson, Newberry. Treasurer-M. G. Womack, Spar tanburg. The time and place of next meet ing were left with the executive com mittee. President J. J. Gentry, of Spartan burg, declined re-election, recbi mending in this annual report that a this was an interdonominational un ion, "that the president be not se leeted from the same denominatioi for two consecutive years." Af ter an earnest speech by Presiden Gentry this recommendation wa! concurred in. The following recommendations ii the president's report were also con curred in; "That the Baraca-Philathea unioi do wot naititain a State field secre tary for the ensuing year. "That some time daring the ses sions of this convention. arrangement. should be made to settle in full thi debt which was incurred under th< authority of the Asheville meetin; I of the South Carolina delegates, ani for which the State officers are per sonally liable. - "That at some time during th' conVe!tion the delegates represent ing the various denominations mee in conference to discuss the furthei work in their own denominations somewhat on the plan, of the denom inational conference held at the con vention of the Laymen's movement "That the South Carolina Baraea Philathea union meet onee each yea, for conference and inspiration, ani that it be composed of representa tives of all Baraca and Philathe, classes of all Protestant denomina tioLns in the State of South Caro lina.'' The session of the convention wa one of both pleasure and of prufit foi the delegates and for the people o Newherry who attended the sessions President Gentry presided over th< business, sessions. and Mr. M. E Spearman, of this city, chairman o: the local1 central committee, pre sided over the meeting at which th; addresses of welcome and the re sponses were delivered. Tihe chamnber of commerce rooms were the headquarters of .the Baraea, Phiia.theas while in Newberry, and the efforts of The officers and mem ,bers of the chamber of comimeret added materially, to the pleasure o: th'e delegates -during their stay ir Newherry, and were of invaluable ali in the reception and entertainmeni of those who attended the conven tion. WELOOMED TO NEWBERRY. Warm Greetings Extended The Dele gates.-Happy Responses-Ad dress by Hon. M. A. Hudson. IThe first session of the conventior wa held in tihe ope.ra house on Fri day evening, at which time the conu ventioni was welcomed 'to New.berry in happy addresses by Prof. S. J Deirick, the Rev. M. L. Banks, and 1 ,\ W. . Hunnt. The response tc tire addresses was by Ho.n. J. J. Gen try, State president. A -notable ad dress was delivered by the Hon. Mar shal A. Huidson, of Syracuse,'N. Y. National Baraca president. IWhen the curtain rose the word "Welcome'' was flashed from thi lights above the stage, the brilliane4 of the? lights indicating the w'armtl and sincerity of Newberry 's welcome Appropriate musie was farnishei by a select choir, Prof. Roy Z. Thorn as, director. The meeting was opened with pray er by the Rev. J. E. James, pastoi of Aveleigh Presbyterian church. Mr. M. L. Spearman. chairman o: the central entertainmcnt committee who has contributed in no small de gre'e to the success of the conven tion, presided' on Friday evening. Mr. Spearmaxn said -this was a da' of conventions of all kinds. "We THE B-P CONVENTION. As Viewed by a Woman Who Took Notes of What She Saw and Heard. (By Mrs. Ethel Thomas.) On last Friday afternoon Newberry was thrilled from eentre 'to circum ference by the arrival of her dis tingurshed guests representing the Ba r.ica-Philathea convention. Shie had looked forward with joy ful anticipation to this glad hour, and had spared no time or pains in order tha: she might do <redit to the honor Lc-igerred upon h-. Beautiful scrolls bearing the word "weleome, preceded by the Baraea and followed by the Philathea em blems we.-e .a:range.d at the station, geetig th vi r and impressing dhiru oz her with Nwbarry's hospital ity. A well arranged committee met all trains and carried delegates to the ch1amber of commerce, where they were registered a'd a&ignell to -homes in quick order and dispatch, showing thorough organization. There waii no stiffnes or formal ity. To be there meant that you were a brother Baraca or sister Phila thea, and entitled to a warim wel come and Iearty hand grip, and you didn't fail to get both. There were no "wall fiowers.'' There was such a glad and delight ful atmosphere of 'hospitality per meating the whole city that even the dumb brutes-seemed to feel it. Horses held their heads proudly or tossed them playfully, and pranced the pav ed streets with such a merry elick of ,ror shod hoofs that the soand was really musical. - Even the man.y big and handsome automobiles of the city had softer, sweeter tones in their heretofore harsh warning signals, and glided along more gracefully. - West End cornet band gave a cn - cert on. the public square-another voice of welcome to gathering visitors, many of whom made eomplimentry remarks about the excellent music. Promptly at 5 o'clock the conven tion was given a royal welcome and reeeption in the chamber of .com merce by the different Bible classes of the city. -Delicious ice eream,'Nabisco waf e?rs and ice dri.niks were serve by -lovely girls in dainty lingerie, while the .college concer,t band occupied one of the spacious hallways and gave some of the sweetest music ever heard by mortal ears and unsurpass -ed this side of heaven. I am not sure, but I believe this band play ed under the direction of Prof. Roy 1 Thomas. One of the emtest ideas about the reception was the way they "stamp ed'' one who had been served in or der that no one should be overlooked. A snow white souvenir heart hear ing the emblems of Baraca andI Phila thea, and suspended by a loop of -blue ribbon, with spaces for name and address was pinned to a gentle man's lapel or over a lady's heart,' when the plate was removed.. You were asked to fill out these sp>aces immediately and you saw at once that to d'o so would introduce you by "wholesale,'' and you took -espeeial delight in making your heart' read: "My name is Roland Wil iihams. Class, Baraea. Church, Bap tist. Town, Newberry. What is yours'? Shake!'' And it was anu indescribable pleas ure to have some one walk .up and Iread your bads, then exclaim in de l 'ightful surprise: "Oh! I have so often heard of yet-now I have the privilege of meeting you. Give me the grip!'' And immediately there would .be a warm hand clasp, and another g :olden link added tk friendship 's *chain. As I noticed the 'happy glow on the - faces of some of our very busiest business men~, and how cordially they shook hands, laughed and chatted with an interest not assumed, I thought, truly this Baraea-Philathea movement is directed by +he hand of - Almighty God, and upheld by the Holy Spirit. -What a glor ius inspiration to see Smen.of wealth and great influence en sering heartily into this work, gin selves to the advancement and up building of the Sunday school, whi-h is the backbone of the church. It is absolute.y impossible to give tie rames oe the many prominant cue'ts of Neberry and is perhfps needless to state that Marshal A. Lj.dson, Natiunl Baraca president from Syracuse, N. Y., is the g of honor, and is loved and reverened as few men are. He doesn't ne-.d to ask "Will there' 5.! any stars in my erown?"--it will be a coronet gleaming with. thous-1 ands of priceless gems fit only for a ro-al diadem. le is the fDurder of Baraza, aud his expressive face beams "love t, God and man" in. every line, show ing a spirit filled life. At 6:30 the receptions was over, and all hurried to their diffet-ent places of abode to rest until 8 o'clocl, when the regular devotional and business services of the conveation would commence, being conducted in the opera house. ' The opera house had been taste fully decorated with the Baraca Philathea 'colors-,blue and white and appropriate Lraott;oes, full of vi1 and vigor, adorned the walls. The Baraca platform in artiiti. -lettering, "Young men at work foy young men, all standing by the Bib.e and the Bible school," graced -ne side of the stage in front, while the other side front showed the Philathet. platform in tUi same beautiful de sign: "Young women at work Ar young women, all standing by the Bible and the Bible school." . But the mmt inexpressibly beau tiful of all artist.ic ideas in the artI of decoration-that which made one's whole being thrill in. boundless ad miration and brought forth exclama tions of delightful surprise-was & one word "welcome" on an arch ex tending above and entirely across stage front, every letter 'studded with numerous tiny electric lights, gleam ing and sparkling in radiant bea-atv. Surely there must be something like that over the entrance gate to heav en-only, there, the lettering vill -e scwdded with priceless gems. The opera house was quickly filled ,nd the opening prayer was led by Rev. James of the Presbyterian church of Newberry, and was a fervent pei-I tion. that the Baraea convention should be .a blessing and inspiration and that every one should be made stronger and more determined to b? and do something for God's glory. Some had felt a little averse to having religious services in. the opera house, fearing that God 's spirit woul.d not visit what they c.alled "the devil's territory.'' But after Bro. James' earnest prayer a sweet rest fulness came to troubled haearts and faces were lighted with peace. The atmosphere seemed spirit-filled, and' that sweet promise, "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in thie midst of them,'' was -whispered to many a thrilling !heart. 'Dh'at was a sweet service and truly the fearful and doubting were made to realize that the Lord keeps His word, and will henceforth fully trust in and "stand on His promises.'' Surely even in this, the first service, every heart was inspired 'with an earnest desire for consecration, and determined to follow more faithful ly in the footsteps of Jesus. J. H. Harms, president of Nebv berry college, was to have made :an address of welcome on behalf of students, but was unexpectedly call ed away. Prof. Derrick (I think was hi; name) took his place and made a mst enjoyable address, interspersedi with- flashes of wit and humor, that brorght mueh laughter 'and cheers from the audience. He invited the convention to the colege, promising to sho'w them "the best baseball team in 'the State.'' He said that Newberry was a "dry own,'' but declared emiphatieally that it was "not always so dusty.'' His address was .elosely attended and greatly enjoyed, and one who hadI never heard Harms exclaimed: "Surely there is no harm done if Harms was absent!"' Rev. M. L. Banks of the Methodist church gave an address of welcome, i kn bea nf the churhes of Newber ry. Bro. Banks is sufficiently known, for it to be well understood that he made -no failure, and that his wel come was a royal and hearty one earnest and sincere. He is remark ably tall, and his declaration that he was "not a long speaker" brought a decidedly audible titter from the audience. W. H. Hunt gave a short and sweet address on. behalf of the eleven Sun day schools of the city. Mr. ~Iunt didn't have to hunt for something to say, either. Then there was a hallelujah song by the choir, which must have been a most diffieult piece of musio-vocal and instrumental. It was perfeetly rendered and gloriously beautiful, but I think I'd rather "go to the war'' than undertake to learn it! Judge J. J. Gentry, of Spartan burg, president of South Carolina Baraca-Philathea union, is one of the finest speakers who ever addressed a delighted audienee. Earnest and forceful, full of fire and enthusiasm, yet bubbling over at times with hu mor, he holds the listener speLl bound in admiration. His response to the adresses f W-,3,cQme will long he i7membered with iuch pleasure. Marshal A. Hudson, the founder of Baraca, was the last speaker for Friday night. He is the man whose heart, body, thoughts, time, abilities, money, h-ealth, strength, everything, is consecrated to the service of God who has heard and obeyed the voice of duty. He gave us the history of how he started and kept the Baraca move ment growing, and related some of his unique and original methods of winLding souls for God; telling all in a modest, unasssuming way, giving God the glory. Everybody reeived such a happy impressiou and glorious foretaste of what the Baraca-Philathea movemen: neant and could do, and what the convention. was, that it is no wonder that the opera house was again filled early Saturday morning. Rev. Neighbour. pastor of Sou-thside Baptist church at Spartanburg, is one of the finest singers in the Stata, ana had charge of the prayer and praiss service Saturday morning. If any one in this world enjoys praising God through song, it is Brother Neighbour. Mrs. Abbott took the place of Miss Daisy Eckert, National Philathea field secretary, who we. o tell us of the "world-wide P3L.. .ma Move mrent." Mrs. Abbott hras a soft, but clear, voice, and a wonderful mag netism, and her talk was thoroughl1y enjoyed by all present. She scored Mr. Hudson roundly for sending only one hundred ~button badges for the Philatheas, while he sent a thousand for Baracas, to be worn through the convention, and declared that there woul.d never be ten Baracas to one Phiathea. Mrs. Abbott is -a splendid speaker, and a zealous Philathiea. There swas a lot of miseellaneous ibusiness discussed, reports read, etc., showing what had been done and was being done for Baraca-Philathea work in South Carolina. Lost my notes, and can't remem ber the name of the Methodist min ister who spoke so : earnestly and feelingly on the su.bject:."Why a Ba raa an.d Philathe'a Class 1" He had clear ecgneeptions of what such classes were 'worth to a church, and to .a community, and expressed himself in a forceful and impressive manner, convincing even the indiffer ent, that the movement was wonder ful in elevating power. The reports of classes was intense ly interesting, .though tedious, and came at a time when whistles and bells declared it "dinner time." Field Seretary I. T. Williame got in a hurry when he heard those signals and curtailed proceedings in a re markable way, which showed that he din't like "cold vittles." Saturday afternoon was filled up with business conferences, and class demonstration, prayer and praise ser vice, and ended with the sunset pray er meeting for al on college campus, whih was declared by many to be the most enjoyable and delightful feature of the whole Baraea-Philathea convention. Saturday evening services began agai wit prayer and praise s;rvice, conducted by Rev. Neighbour. ien there was a Baraea class taught by Mr. Hudson, showing his original methods of work, interesting as anything ever b3efore enacted on that same stage. Baraeas and Philatheas had a vis ion of Ivhat could be accomplished in a well organized and well taught class, all pulling together. The choir had another most diff&Ult and complicated piee of musie-* vocal and instrumental-"Awake, Thou that Sleepest"-still morm beautiful in expression than the "'Hallelujah chorus." Afterward came a sermon by Dr. E. M. Poteat, president of Furman university, his subjeet being, "Christ and Young Men." This inimitable master of rhetorie and oratory, loved and respected far -and near, gave us a spirtual feast food for the soul! Dr. Poteat ca express more in a look than thous. ands can with a volley of words. Sunday morning every churh haa their 'sual Sunday school hour, and each pulpit was flled at 11 o'eloek by; a visiting minister. I Inthe afternoon all again assem. bled in the opera house for prayer and praise serviee, and Mr. HudoU made an address, tefling how "Bara eas and Philatheas might be soul winners. Mrs. Abbott gave a remedy for "the indiferent Philathea." A good sum of money was paid in and pledged to help pay the expenses of pushing Baraca-Philathea work the past year, a debt for waich the State officers are held responsible. Baraeas and Philatheas will never rest till the debt is paid and the re sponsibilities lifted from these good men, who have done so much for tie great work. Our distiguished guest of honor, Mr. adson, gave us another tilk whieh was listened to with deep in terest. He related some of his ex periences in Barae work and testi ned to the power of faithful pray er. There is an. old saying: "Ths nearest way to a man's heart is through his stomach." Mr. Hudson often finds it necessary to minister to a man's temporal needs in order to win -his love and confidence-then goes after that man 's ?>ul, and sue eess crowns his prayerful efforts. He doesn't love The game o ae 'ball, but loves the players, and will become interested and associated with the game in order to get close to the meni in it. He has won. Baracas in Ithis way, who soon became conse crated Christians. He doesn't love "chequers" but can 'beeome interested in the game and win it, and at the sai.ne time wiu a soul for Christ! The writer did not attend Sunday evening services, which are said to have been "best of all." There was much business done, and some grand speeches from able orators, and words of farewel'l encouragement for Ba raeas and Philatheas. Newhberry is glad to have had the honor of entertaining the very first Baraea-Philathea convention, and hopes the convention was favorably impressed with her hospitality. 0O'Neall Street Methodist church organized a fine Philathea class Sun day, shiowing that Newberry has be come~ enthused through the work of the convention. Wake up, Baracas. If you don't "work, watch and pray " the Philatheas will make yon "go away back and sit down!" Let our motto be this: "We do things, and let all ibe done for the honor and glory of Christ's king dom." Let us sing every day, "We'll con quer by, and ibye "-a song wihich will inspire us with renewed energy and hope, and march "on to vic tory." Nine'to One. IL the game yesterday 'between Newberry college .nd Charleston, ab Newberry, the game resulted 9 to 1 in favor of Newberry. Pearls of Thought. Most everybody would be willing to be a good citizen if it wasn't'so dull. -From the "Reflections of a Bachlor" in the New Times.