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l b out 200 Dalegr&tes Present.—Fine Speeches, Fine Music and Good
B Characterized the Session.—W. S. Witham Re-elected
president, and Judge J. B. Estes Elected Vice-President.
—Delegates Charmed with Gainesville.
The twenty-fifth annual convention
f tlie Georgia State Sunday school As-
ociaticn convened in the handsome
.uditorium of the Georgia Female Sera-
' r y Mor lay evening at 8 o’clock,
Resident W. S. Witham presiding.
X local committee went to Atlanta
r j v .Monday morning and returned on
the noon vestibule, assigning the dele
tes homes as they came up on the
^ Avery large number of dele-
teswere in attendance, and nearly
re rr county in the state was present.
Xuo members of the international
bunday school committee, Mr. W. J.
Bemelroth of St. Louis, and Rev. Wil
liam Shaw of Florida, were present and
idded much to the convention.
The old officers of the association
nere: President, W. S. Witham, of
Atlanta; vice president, J. W. Wheatly,
if Americus; Secretary, Henderson
Hallman, of Atlanta; Treasurer, F. S.
Etheridge, of Jackson; Field worker,
[. H. Miller of Marietta.
The music was in charge of Prof. A.
7. Van Hoose, and he and Prof. H. J.
earce contributed more in this line to
She pleasure of the delegates than per-
laps any one else. Their duetts were
erv fine and everybody enjoyed them.
Monday evening devotional exercises
ere held at 8 o’clock. President
itham then introduced Rev. William
aw, state field worker for Florida,
io made a very interesting impromp-
address. He spoke of the work
,rida had done and was doing in the
nday School line. His short speech
is very much enjoyed. The next
aker was Mr. W. J. Semelroth, of St.
ris, editor of The International
angel, who addressed the convention
•The International Interdenomina-
nal Sunday School.’’ He used his
aps and blackboard to demonstrate
e advances made in Sunday School
ork in the United States, and pointed
t what could be done by individual
brt. His address was one of very
eat interest.
Tuesday morning the convention got
wn to hard work. At 6:30 o’clock a
arise prayer meeting was held at the
esbyterian church, and at 10 o’clock
votional exercises were held in the
.ditori u m.
udge J. B. Estes delivered a happy
dte&s of welcome at 10:30 o’clock
hich set the convention in a happy
Jffior. The address was responded to
Tfion. John AJ. Green of Atlanta, on
icnalf of the association.
One of the ablest addresses'to the
nvention was that of Mr. J. H. Gar
iy of Atlanta, on “The Superiutend-
nt. lie is superintendent of Tnniy
unday school in Atlanta, which is the
igest Sunday .school in Georgia. He
fas given tne closest attention and
tery one who heard his address was
lighted.
Perhaps one of the most instructive
atures of the convention was “Modern
Methods for Primary Teachers” by Mrs.
iilliam King, of Atlanta. She is ths
clier of the primary class at the
irst Methodist church of Atlanta, and
« had great experience in primary
ehing. In her talk she demonstrated
■ ability as a primary teacher, and
ve some valuable pointers on this
ature of Sunday School work.
The appointment of tne nominations,
n ance and resolution committees con-
bded the morning session, A duet by
rofs. Van Hoose and Pearce, a reeita-
°n by Mrs. Middlebrooks, of Macon,
a duet—-'‘Peace Sweet Peace” by
isses Haynes and Folmer were inter-
perced between the regular numbers
|Q ^he Program, and added to its pleas-
res.
After the song service at the after
session Rev. A. A. Marshall of
lud
poon
pfianta, made a most entertaining and
Q struetive address on “The Teachers
meeting: a Dynamo of Great Power.”
le was followed by Rev. Thomas
°° r e, of Bolton, who has attended
P er y meeting the association has held
“ ce it was organized twenty-five
pears a go. He spoke on “Our Assoeia-
n on: its History.” and reviewed each
«eting i u a happy reminiscent mood.
The address of Mr. R. B. Reppard of
Savannah, on the “fruits” of the work
was a happy effort and elicited hearty
applause.
At 4:30 o’clock a pupils concert was
given by the students of the Seminary
complimentary to the delegates. This
was indeed very fine and elicited much
praise from the visitors. Every num
ber was a gem but especial mention is
made’of “Candler’s march,” written by 7
Prof. Chas. J. Wallace and played by 7
him on the pipe organ, assisted by two
pianos and the orchestra. The violin
solo of Prof. Wallace was exquisite, as
is all of his music.
Immediately upon the assembling of
the convention Tuesday evening some
excellent songs were sung and the con
vention put into a happy mood by a few-
humorous remarks from President
Witham. He knows just how and what
to say to please a crowd, and the dele
gates were with him in everything he
said.
The reports of the committee on nom
inations and finance were read. The
committee on nominations reported the
selection of the following officers and
members of the executive committee
fo** the ensuing year, and they were
unanimously elected by the convention:
President, W. S. Witham, of Atlanta;
vice president, J. B. Estes, of Gaines
ville; secretary, Henderson Hallman, of
Atlanta; treasurer, J. H. Garner, of
Atlanta.
The executive committee is as follows:
John M. Green, chairman, of Atlanta;
R. B. Reppard of Savannah; J. W.
Wheatley of Americus- Thomas Moore
of Bolton; F. S. Etheridge of Jackson;
J. D. Duncan of Douglasville; J. C.
Boone of Gainesville; M. J. Cofer, Doug
lasville; L. M. Erwin, of Macon; C. C.
Buchanan of Waycross; W. R. Power of
Marietta; H. B? Wey of Atlanta; H. L.
Owens of Dallas; and John R. Steele of
ij a Fayette.
Mr. Asa G. Candler of Atlanta, chair
man of the finance committee, made a
short speech requesting the convention
to subscribe enough to furnish the
association with as much money as it
needed saying that $2000 was necessary
About $1000 was subscribed. The
reports of the committees were adopted
after which Mr. Henderson Hallman of
Atlanta, made a short address on “Can
the Divinely Authorized Sunday School
Decay.’ 5
The sunrise prayer mefetiflfif the
Presbyterian church Wednesday morn
ing was very largely attended. Again
the convention met at 30 o’clock at the
auditorium and proceeded with the last
session, some Soul stirring songs being
sung and hearty prayers uttered.
The first thing on the program was a
twenty minute speech on “County Or
ganizations, how made effective,” by
Mr. Thos. W. Dimmock of Carrollton.
This was followed by twenty minute
addresses on county Work by Messrs.
H. L. Owen, J. O. Hightower and G. E.
Greene, presidents of the county asso
ciations of Paulding, Clayton and
Monroe counties respectively.
President Witham called on the dif
ferent delegates to express themselves
briefly upon what were the benefits of
the convention. Many responded and
eve ry body was convinced that great
good had resulted.
The usual resolutions of thanks to the
good people of Gainesville for enter
taining the delegates and to the man
agement of the Seminary for use of the
handsome auditorium, to the railroads
for reduced rates, etc, etc. were unan
imously adopted.
Americus was decided upon as the
place for the meeting of the association
next year. After singing “God be with
you till we meet again” and fervent
benediction by Rev. A. A. Marshall the
convention adjourned.
Convention Notes.
President W. S. Witham is a hustler
in .the full meaning of the word. He
goes about a convention meeting as he
does his business affairs—keeps things
moving and doesn’t let anybody get
annoyed by any monotonous proceed-
Mr. W. J. Semelroth, editor of The
Evangel, of St, Louis, Mo., and a mem
ber of the International Sunday school
committee, impressed every one who
had the pleasure of hearing hijn talk.
His address Monday evening on the “In
ternational Interdenominational Sun
day School” was a great plea for Sun
day school work, and showed what
could be done by those who would only
try. Mr. Semelroth has devoted a
number of the best years of his life to
the work.
Mr. J. H. Garner, whose address on
“The Superintendent” Tuesday morn
ing was a gem, is superintendent of
the largest Sunday school in the State
—Trinity. He perhaps has had more
experience as a superintendent than
any other man in the State, certainly
he convinced those who heard him that
he knew what he was talking about.
He is one of Atlanta’s most prominent
citizens.
Rev. William Shaw, State field work
er for Florida and editor of the Sunday
School Worker, was a prominent figure
in the convention. His short talk Mon
day night was highly enjoyed, and he
was roundly applauded. Rev. Mr.
Shaw is a member of the International
Sunday school committee and his work
is well known. He is a prominent
Chautauqua worker and will soon tour
Europe in the interest of the Chautau
qua movement.
A man who has attended nineteen
sessions of the convention and who is
one of the most prominent of Savan
nah’s business men is Mi*. R. B. Rep
pard. He has a large class in Savan
uah, and at the convention held m Col
umbus several years ago he took the
children there, and they captivated the
town and convention. Mr. Reppard
spoke on the “Fruits” of Sunday school
work Tuesday afternoon, and nothing
was enjoyed more during the session.
SPECIAL, SALE OF
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There is nothing but high-class Garments
here. The celebrated “Stanley” Wlaist, made by
V. Henry Rothschild, is known to almost every
lady in the land. We think it as much our duty
to price our goods fairly as to be fair in quality
and reliable dealings. We are not speculating—
price is a matter of computation from fixed facts.
That is why you can get such Garments as these
at such prices. You would gladly pay more in
many cases if you were asked to do so.
50 CENTS
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regular DOLLAR quality, made of fine Organdies
and Lawns.
75 CENTS
$1.25
Gets choice of a handsomer line of the
quality made of fine madras and organdie.
If you will examine them you will appre
ciate them.
SPECIAL SALE OF
Hen's Shirts, Collars and Cuffs.
IS
When the season has just begun and buying
at its height, it may seem unwise to lower
prices. Now, if ever, is the time for profit.
We, however, prefer to maintain our motto,
“Quick Sales,” and in order to close out quickly
the remainder of our exceedingly heavy early pur
chase of Shirts, we offer
AT 50 CENTS
About 50 dozen Negligee attached Collars and
Cuffs; largq assortment colors; fine Percales,
worth $1.00 everywhere.
About 50 dozen soft bosom, white neck and
cuff band, handsomest line of patterns ini the
State, and not to be had anywhere for less than $1.
DON’T FORGET
We handle exclusively the celebrated Eugene
Peyser’s Cuffs, 4-ply all linen, 20c; Collars, 4-ply
all linen 10c.
J. G. Hynds Manufacturing Co.,
Rev. Thomas Moore of Bolton, was
the veteran Sunday school worker in
the convention. He has attended every
convention of the association since it
was organized. Tuesday afternoon he
reviewed the work of the association
from its incipiency to date, and named
every place at which it had met. He
has grown old in Sunday school and
church work, and the twenty-five years
he has been a member of the Georgia
State Sunday School Association have
been joyful ones to him.
Gainesville was honored by the con
vention in the election of Judge J. B.
Estes, vice president, and Mr. J. C.
Boone as a member of the executive
committee. Both are active Sunday
fSQhpol workers and will refieet credit
upon themselves and their town in the
work of their respective offices in the
State Association. They contributed
much to the success of tlid Gdiiicsviiie
convention.
A young* man who takes a prominent
part in the work of the State Associa
tion and who is an active worker in his
home school is Mr Henderson Hallman
of Atlanta. He was re-elected secretary
of the association and a good one he
makes. His address before the con
vention Tuesday night was a splendid
one, and he was given close attention.
Gainesville welcomed back to his old
home, Rev. A. A. Marshall, of Atlanta.
He was formerly pastor of the First
Baptist church of this city, and is be
loved by all the people of Gainesville
who are gratified to know that he will
return here May 29th, to deliver the
commencement address of the Georgia
Female Seminary. Tuesday afternoon
he was given a close hearing by the
convention in his address: “The Teach
ers meeting; a dynamo of great power.”
Mr. C. C. Buchanan of Waycross, is
an active Sunday school man and his
influence was strongly felt in the con
vention. Every time he spoke he was
given close attention, and the conven
tion weighed his words well.
State School Commissioner G. R.
Glenn was at the convention Tuesday
night and made a short talk at the re
quest of President Witham. H® is •in
terested in both the literary and Sun
day schools and works for the ^success
of both. .
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