ist Convention of Thirty-fourrears of its History. Eighty-

five Delegates in At¬tendance.

elegates to the South Carolinavcntion of the Woman's Chris¬

ti Temperance Union began to ar-

e on Thursday evening, some

ming by train, some on the trolle.vm the direction of Columbia andgusta, and many in cars fromre contiguous points.5 a tl weather threatened on

nrsday afternoon and early Fri-morning to interfere greatly

h the attendance, but at the openhour, lu:uu A. M., there was

dence of brightening prospectsd a goodly number was in attend¬ee.The following programme cont¬

used the morning session:The devotions consisted of therasade hymn and psalm, which al-ays opens the sessions of the State

td National conventions, the same

at have in sid red the cause of tem-

rance in the Crusade days and therly days of the Woman's Guns¬on Temperance Union.The prayer was led by Mrs. Au-ista Fly, president of the Aikenhion. The roll call of officersJiowed every one present. As thetate president used the gavel inliing the meeting to order, she

bchibited one which had recentlyeen presented her, through MissAttaway, from a former State presi¬dent, and at ope time used by Mrs.allie Chapin, one of the early andonored presidents of this organiza-

Iion, now in the thirty-fourth con-

ertion.The roll call of unions was calledy Mrs. T. R. Denny of Aiken,tate corresponding secretary.The following committees were

|ppointed:Press-Mrs. J. L. M ims, Missena Payne, Mrs. .1. H. White,Irs. W. S. Middleton.Resolutions-Mrs. J. L. Miras,

Irs. A. E. Waite, Mrs. W. M. Wa¬fers, Mrs. W. B. Cogburn, Mrs.

S. Crouch and Mrs. W. S. Mid-letou.The address of the State presi-

Jent, Mrs. Joseph Sprott, of Man¬ing, was a masteroiece, and was

pciferously applauded at the close.31 i ss Cleo Attaway, the State

brresponding secretary, of Saluda,lade a magnificent report of herork, and tiie activities of the localnions were marvelous in the won-

erful accomplishments of tho year,perhaps the best ever made. More)nions reported and more aggres¬ive work done.The treasurer's report, made by

hrs. Chas. P. Robertson of Colum-|bia, was said to be the best ever

aiade, more than *1,500.00 havingbeen received during this year.This report was most loudly ap¬

plauded.At the close of this report Dr. P

J. McLean, pastor of the Barestîhurch, the convention chu)'1'1' was|.ailed to the front, and tr»«de a verJ"

deasant welcome to "ie audience,:avinir that Aiker *»J .th<; [^ost\small place in d,,e knited St

He also sap'lhat s mother wore

the whi''11^011 01l ner breast sinceLis e^aest reco^ection,

ç-bô noon-tide hour is the time^yeh white ribboners around therorld lift up their hearts for the de¬struction of the liquor traffic. Dr.McLean led this prayer, which was

followed by the Memorial service;oi promoted comrades who ave hereecorded:Allendale, Mrs. J. C. Spann;

Dtanta, Mrs. J. L. McLendon; Phil-ppi, Mrs. Martha Scott; Congaree,[lev. J. J. .Meyers, Mr. Chas. Sloan;scranton, Mrs. Frances Cannon, a

nember twe've ye¿rs; Newberry.Mrs. J. II. Summer, Miss Eva)ji-ary; Manning, Mrs. E. L. Wilkins,Mrs. Herman Jenkinson; Sumter,Mrs. Wm. Broughton; Bishopville,Mrs. Mary Spears, treasurer.At the close of the morning ses¬

sion, the guests and delegates of theconvention were invited to an elab¬orate and delightful luncheon pre¬pared by the local union. The State[»resident asked the blessing before.his feast was partaken of.

Friday. Afternoon.

The devotions were conducted byMrs. Thornton of Mullins and Mrs.T. H. White of Johnston, Miss Leilaottaway presiding at the piano dur-ng the song service.By motion of Miss Leila Attaway,

.epresentatives from the Loyal Tem¬pranee Legion and Young People'sBranch were made members of the;onvention.Mrs. J. H. White of Johnston

ead the report of the committee on

'Temperance Day in the PublicSchools," saying that eight Statesww observe this day, in most ofhe States called "Frances Willard)ay." It was moved that the last)friday in October be suggested as

he temperance day for publicchools, and that it be called "Fran-es Willard Day," the bill to bel»resented at the next session of theegislature. At this juncture Hon.T. L. Toole was presented to the)udience, making an appeal for the

destruction ol' the cigarette as we

as the alcohol question.Mrs. M. E. Wright, of Marioi

now came to the platform and mat

a (splendid report ot' the Nationconvention at Indianapolis, Indlast Nov« mher. This report w;

received with a rising vote (

thanks.Miss Cleo Attaway carne nt:

with a very encouraging report c

the official organs, the Union Sign;and Vom;g Crusader.A splendid report on Tempe

ance Literaturewas made by MRW. B. Cogbürn <>í Edgefield, supeintendant ol' that department,

Tiie convention adjourned for thafternoon, ami as the guests cam

out ol' the church doors automobilewere awaiting to take the delegatefor a tour ul' the famous city o

Aiken. Ail of the remaining patof the afternoon was thus delightfully passed in the companionshiof while ribbon comrades, viewin;thc lovely streets and magnificenhomes and lawns of the Northertourists.

Friday Evening.The evening session was openei

with the singing of "O Sound thJubilee" by the convention choirand the addresses of welcome wer

heard by the Hon. G. L. Toole o

Aiken for the town and Rev. Joh:Rideout for the federation o

churches.Dr. J. P. McLean was the leade

of the devotional services of tuevening, and a very gracious host

Mrs. W. C. Bell represented thMission societies, and told of hetreasured memories in connectioiwith her acquaintance with FranceWillard in Chicago and MotheStewart in the Crusade town o

Ohio, many years ago in her girlhood.For the public school, Prof. W

J. McGarity spoke most eloquentlyappealing to the W. C. T. U. foitheir aid in eradicating illiteracyfrom our State.

Mrs. Julian Salley welcomed thcconvention for the Woman's club;of the city, and Mrs. Augusta Fljfor the local union.The response to all of these splen¬

did welcomes was made by Mrs. \V,S. Middleton of Meriwether. Thiswas full of humor, instruction andgratitude for the happy stay inAiken.At the request of the convention

Mrs. Sprott's magnificent address otthe morning was repeated, and withthe singing of the "White RibbonStar Spangled Banner," the eveningsession adjourned.

Saturday Morning.saiuruay began ungot ana coiu,

and the delegates increased in num¬

ber as the morning wore on. It isa notable fact that the W. C. T. U.conventions in South Carolina getbigger and bigger until furtheraron'th is stopped by adjournment.A beautiful devotional service

was conducted by Mrs. Nellie Mi-landi of Columbia, Mrs. C. 12.Stanley and Miss Anna Finnstromleading in prayer, and die exercisesclosed with the singing of "MoreLove to Christ." Just at tnis timetwo little white ribbon recruits were

introduced, Nina May McCrackenand Frances Page of Aiken, the lat¬ter the daughter of Mrs. S. (4. Pug",chairman of hospitality committee.

Miss Antoinette Denny read thereport ou Young People's Branch,showing a few organizations in theState.

Miss Leila Atlaway read the re¬

port of Loyal Temperance Logions,making an encouraging resume ofthis very important work.A resolution was adopted by the

convention, unanimously, that a

protest be made against the holdingof moving pictures in the city ofColumbia on the Sabbath day. Thisresolution was introduced by Mrs.Mirandi of Columbia, and a tele¬gram sent at once to the proper au¬

thorises in that city.Au open discussion was here com¬

menced as to the conviction of \V.C. T. U. members on the use of un-

fermented wine at the communionand the use of alcohol as a medi¬cine.The consensus of opinion was

that the women believed that wineshould not be served at the Lord'stable or administered under any cir¬cumstances as a medicine.Two other white ribbon recruits

were introduced at this time. BillieMcGarity, the son of the superin¬tendent of Aiken schools, and PaulAllen Crouch of Saluda.At this time, Mrs. Robertson, our

State treasurer, took pledges forState work to the amount of about§185.00.

Mrs. Harriet Lynch, president ofthe South Carolina Suffrage Leaguewas introduced to the convention.

Mrs. Anna Finnstrom of the Doorof Hope in Columbia was intro¬duced, and spoke eloquently for theDoor of Hope. After her address acollection of §14.00 was takeu forthis institution.

Superintendents of departmentswere called to the platform, (speak¬ing of the "value of their respectivedepartments in bringing National

Constitutional Prohibition" to our

country. Those who spoke were

Miss Zena Payne of the Sundayschool department, Mrs. VV. H. Cog-lunn on literature, Mrs. W. S. Mid¬dleton on scientific temperance in¬struction, Miss Pearl Collier on

anti-narcotics. After Miss Collier'sappeal, .Mrs. Lynch, who wns nm- olthe chairmen of lied Cross Ile-lief, said that while sh* had beenplanning Christmas boxes tor thesoldiers, she had decided upon candyand possibly packages of cigarettes,but having heard Miss Collier, shehad decided to place in the Cherawcomity boxes a harmless game in¬stead. This was applauded.The elección of olHcers resulted

as follows:President, Mrs. Joseph Sprott of

Manning; vice-president, Mrs. J. L.Miens ol' Edgefield; record i ng .secre¬

tary, Mrs. T. K. Denny ot" Aiken;corresponding secretary, Miss CleoAttaway; treasurer, Mrs. Chas. P.Robinson.The luncheon was beautifully and

abundantly served by the suffrageleague at their rest room. .Mis.Sprott was called upon for theblessing, and at the close gave very

pleasant words of thanks for thecourtesies of the luncheon.

Saturday Afternoon.

Mrs. Parr of Newberry conductedthe afternoon devotions.The report of the committee on

resolutions was read by Mrs. J. L.Minis, and adopted by the conven¬

tion. When the resolution endors¬ing woman's suffrage was read, Mrs.Harriett Lynch, State president ofthe league for suffrage, was invitedto come to the platform, which shedid, and spoke very charmingly andconvincingly for tho resolution,which was unanimously adopted bythe convention.The children's hour consisted of

sougs by the Loyal Temperance Le¬gion of Aiken, led by Miss PearlCollier.The report on finance was made

by Mrs. Chas. P. Rollinson, andthat on telegrams by Miss Leila At¬taway.The delegates to the National

convention were nominated fromthe door, and were as follows:

Mrs. \Y. JJ. Cogbnrn of Edge-field, Mrs. W. S. Middleton ol' .Mer¬iwether, Mrs. VV. M. Waters of

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I hymn, "Blest be tho Tie thatBinds."

Saturday Night.The Saturday evening programme

of the convention is always given to

the young people for their medalcontests.

Special musio was furnished andthe following children contested fora medal in son«:, after thc devotionsby Kev. W. C. Bell of the Lutheranchurch:« William and Tracy Hilo, TheresaWoodward, Gussie Kimball, Irene(ladY and Lorena Toole of Aiken,Elliott Lewis, Ora Belle Perry,Mary and Helen Walker, Laurieand Thomas Hoyt and Sudie MayStillwell of Johnston, John Owenand Daisy Smith of Harmony andLucy Scurry of Edgefield.

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To All Whom These Presents MayConcern:Whereas, Henry Salter, Guardian

has made application unto thisCourt for Final Discharge as Guar¬dian in re the Estate of Willieand Ruth Salter, Minora on this theJ:jth day of October, HUT.These Are Therefore, to cite any

and all kindred, creditors, or par¬ties interested, to show cause be¬fore me at my office at EdgefieldCoiirt House, South Carolina, on the20th day of November, 1917 at llo'clock a. m., why eaid order ofDischarge should not be granted.

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