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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 Ladies’ Shirt Waists. 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 Gets choice of a large assortment of colorings in 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. . Retail Department, corner building, Main and Broad Streets, Gainesville, Georgia. WAR HAS BEEN DECLARED! 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