ORDAINED MINISTERS'' ANNUAL FEE $1.00 Revs. A. T. Tuck, Jas. Hooper, H. G. Goldston, J. W. Mason F. R. Chalmers, F. D. Harrington, W. H. Bland, 0. P. Foster, G. W. Sellars. LICENTIATES ANNUAL FEE 75 CENTS C. H. Taylor, E. D. Murchison, J. A. Armstrong, G. W. McRae, D. D. Siler, C. Taylor, ,C. L. Jordan, G. L. Palmer, J. F. Mil- ler, J. J Degrafferneid, L. C. Hill. DEACONS' ANNUAL FEE 50 CENTS J. W. Brown, C. C. Jones, S. T. Tuck, D. T. Tuck, Job Siler, Jas. Bynum, "WT G» Glover, J. H. Headen, Phillip Chalmers, John Aikens, A. B. West, Jas. Toomer, Joe Dowdy, J. E. Gordan, (Lee Brooks), M. D. Teague, Alex Graves, Robert T. Harris, Joe Graves, J. E. Pearson, W. H. Chisolm, T. W. Mask, E. D. Major, J. P. Cutts, Chillis Puryear CHURCH MESSENGERS ANNUAL FEE 25 CENTS Shady Grove D. T. Tuck New Ben Salem W. H. Chisolm Roberts Chapel G. L. Palmer Oakland — »_ G. A. Graves Lambert's Chapel H. T. Tyson, Guy Glover Bethlehem Jno. Reaves, Russel Gordan Mt. Pleasant „ T. O. Marsh Mt. Olive L. C. Hill Mt. Moriab _' .„__ Sandy Smith Red Hill C. H. Mitchell, T. Ferguson Wall Street, Sanford C. C. Jones Oak Grove Rev. H. G. Goldston First Baptist, Cameron Tom Oats" First Baptist, Siler City ___ M. D. Teague Mt. Calvary, Colon t'_'___1' W. W. Watkins Taylor Chapel Spencer Taylor Edwards Grove J. L. Fox New Zion _._ P. R. Ratliff Black River Grove Letter Holly Grove CONSTITUTION (Synoptical) Article I. This body shall he known as "The Deep River Mis- sonary Baptist Association." Art. II. The object of this Association shall be the promotion of Christ's Kingdom among men and the means of accomplishing this shall be in strict conformity to the New Testament Church, to encourage home and foreign missions, religious education and establishing churches. Art. III. This Association nhall be composed of messengers chosen by the churches connected with it, each church being en- titled to two messengers, ministers who are members of the churches connected with this body shall be considered members of the Association, ex-officio. And ministers who are not in charge of or connected with churches within the bunds of the Association, who present testimonials of good standing in the Baptist denomination may become members of this Association by payment of $1.00 annually; provided ministers who aid in the organization shall be considered members so long as they are in good standing in the Baptist denomination. Art. IV. The officers of this body shall be a Moderator, Vice-Moderator, .Clerk, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer and Auditor. Art. V. Any church desiring to become a member of this body shall present her petition at an annual session of the Association through messengers for that purpose and presenting a voluntary contribution. Art. VI. This Association requests that each subordinate Church pay 15 cents per capita (each member) for the objects stated in article 2. Art. VII. Any Baptist S. S., or Missionary Society with- in or without the bounds of the Association may become a mem- ber of this body by sending a messenger and voluntary contribu- tion. Art VEIL ThTs Association shall meet annually on Thursday before the fe*t Sunday in October and adjaurn on Sunday. Art. IX. The Treasurer shall not pay out any money unless ordered by at least two-thirds of the members of the Executive $X.6Mj $1.70 Red Hill 77 11.55 Taylor's Chapel 35 5.25 Mt. Pleasant _^ 30 2.55 1.95 Oak Grove 32 3 - 60 Robert'! Chapel 203 15 - 5 -5 14.85 Lambert's Chapel " 22 _ 13 - 75 . 4 -55 Edward's Grove |5* 3 - 75 ' : Black River Grove 3 A 5 - 70 Mt. Olive ____ '°, 5 - 00 6.25 Mt. Moriah tl ^.65 First Baptist, Cameron — AQ t'™ Bethlehem 4d 6A5 New Bensalem 1S 2 - 70 Shady Grove 27 4.05 • * Mt. Calvary, Colon, N. C.__ 45 2.20 4.55 SPECIAL COLLECTION * ' -* Those who paid $1.00: - r- -7 14 Revs. H. L. Womack, 0. P. Foster, H. G. Goldston, Rev. J. W. Mason, A. T. Tuck, C. S. Grumpier, James Stewart, Jas. Hooper, W. H. Bland. LICENTIATES Those who paid 75 .rents: Bros. J. F. Miller, G. H. Taylor, C. Taylor,L. C. Hill, G. W. Mc- Crae, G. L. Palmer. Super'ntendents 50 Cents: S. T. Tuck, L. C. Dark, D. H. Gilmore, T. T. Tomkins, H. S. Cole, J. E. Pearson, M. D. Teague, Tom Oats, Henry Williams, S. A. Heck, A. J. Holt, COURSE OF STUDY FOR THOSE HAVING THE MINISTRY IN VIEW Reading, writing, arithmetic, United States History, History of North Carolina, General History, Geography, Scriptural Geo- grophy, Discipline (Hisex's) Homeletics (Broodus), History oi the Baptist Denomination. All applicants are required to strive to make a hundred per cent and will not be able to pass if they fail to make 90 per cent on all studies. Deacons are required to pursue the same study and strive to reach a higher standard of efficiency for the day demands it. MODERATOR'S ANNUAL MESSAGE IN THE EIGHTH SESSION OF THE DEEP RIVER MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION Cameron, N. C, October 2, 1924 Brother Vice-Moderator, Fellow-Ministers, Brethren and Friends. It affords me exultant pleasure to come before you at this time to say words of consolation and encouragement to you. I say, Fellow-Ministers, Brethren and Friends, I feel that these words are very significant. If we are ministers at all we are yoked together in the common cause of our Lord and his Christ. We are brethren if we be true servants of God. I call you not 8X4W.WM H$(e U*1 15 servants but friends, says Christ, for the servant knows not what iiis Lord doeth. Ye are my friends if ye do whatsoever I com- mand you. He that is a friend to the world is an enemy to God. We are friends because we belong to God by adoption and are duty bound to look out for each other. I am aware how that the Lord has led us for these past eight years that we have been struggling in His cause, this "Deep River Association." We started out at the foot of the moun- tain without any encouragement from men. We were without money, ministers, church houses and church members, but that did not stop us for we know that God was with and in every- thing that had for its object right. Through earnest and un- tiring efforts. He has multiplied all our resources to the ex- tent that we feel it our duty here in the opening of this session of the Association to stop at the threshold of entrance and bow in bumble submission to His divine guidance and give as- piring adoration to Him who cares for his own and sing "Praise God from whom all blessings flow." Our strugglers in the past should give us courage to go .for* ward in the strength of Him who said, "I will never leave thee nor forsake thee" and plan a very definite program for the fu- ture of our work, all fall >n line and put it over. In the past we have been devoting most of our time and means to church build- ing which was very essential, for we didn't have a suitable place in which to worship. I think it well to continue our church ex- tension work but do more of something else also. Now that we have come up to this eighth session to bring in our report, I trust that whatever has been done has met the ap- proval of God. I trust that all of us have done our best. We don't glory because of the success that we have had, but because we have power in God. We are not here to simply see each other, but here to get and give inspiration. We have come to get the orders for another year. We trust that the ministers "have preached and unmixed gospel and that the officers have Icept it going in their absence by serving as his armour-bearer. 16 That the members have been inspired to live nobler lives and 10 render more acceptable service to God and humanity. Our purpose now should be to plan for greater things thaa ever before, because the time, age and uie Denominational needs require it. We haven't done very much for education :or these past years yet we have done something. This coming year we should not only resolve to do more but really do more. iSut there should be a better and more tangible system of doing edu- cational work. Girls or boys who go off to school and desire aid the following suggestions should be heeded: They should have completed the Elementary grades before going away (but that is their business). Before we aid them there should come a writ- ten testamony from the church or Sunday School of which ihe person is a member (and they should be Christians,) stating his or her worthiness etc. Then that person should either attend some of our Baptist schools or State Normals. After 'Jhe first year in sueji a bcwoi, his or her last y±c- s record should govern our giving. We should not give in any case less than one month schooling. Should any of our young men, or old ones, for that matter, decide to study for the ministry — and it must needs be that they do if they would do the work. We should hold oursel- ves obligated to aid them to the extent of our financial ability. Since everything is progressing it is indespensibly necessary that those who mean to preach the gospel must prepare for it. I am seriously opposed to laying hands on any who can't and will not come up to the State Ministerial requirements; complete at least the Elementary school work, be a worthy Sunday School and church attendant and work and spend three (3) years studying Theology or complete the course. " Study to show thvself ap- proved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed right- ly dividing the work of truth." Future Church Work I think it best for us to look out new cites for churches, but let such places be both suitable and places where the people real- tNdlfO.bH^ f^5c tiv 17 ly want it. Where there are people who fell out with their church on account of some petty differences and want us to go or come there aini erect a church to please that faction we should be very precautious along that line. It is not the more churches that we want as such but bigger and better ones. A more uni- fied membership. I think that repairing of a church belongs to the members of that church, unless the membership is so small that they can't do so. But take any church with more than 40 members, that church ought to do all of her repairs etc and let us use our church money where it is really needed, so that when a church simply wants to beautify herself let the members of that church do so. Where Churches are ;o be Built the Membership being Sufficient Should Take the Lead. It might be gratifying to you to know what has really been dons during these eight years in church buildings. The follow- ing figures will give yon an approximate knowledge of some expenditure: Edwards -Grove Church, Liberty, amount spent, 11000.00; Mount Pleasant, Bonlee, $1000.00; Robert Chapel, $2500.00; Wall Street, Sanford, $1600.00; Shady Grove, Bear Creek, $1000.00; New Bensalem, $500.00; First Baptist, Camer- on, $1000.00; First Baptist, Siler City, $2000.00; Black Rivei Grove, $2000.00. On repairs: Oakland, Eamseur, $500.00; Lam- bert Chapel, $300.00; Red Hill, $800.00; Bethlehem, $200.00; New Zion, Jonesboro, $200.00; Mount Olive, Moncure, $200.00; Mt. Moriah, Harnett, $200.00; Taylor's Chapel $100.00; Oak Grove $100.00. This Association and its auxiliaries have not done all of this but have assisted greatly and encouraged them to do the work. Our membership has doubled itself and many in- spired to do more in the future than in the past. Total Amount for Church Expenses. New building about $2700.00; on repairs $2100.00. This will give you some idea of how the money of the bounds has been spent. I am sure with these figures you would challenge 18 any body of this size in the state, and I dare say that you would find yourselves leading in this directon. This should also be gratifying to us all to make greater resolves for the future to do more along this and other lines for the Lord and humanity. We have not done so much mission — Home and Foreign as we desired, ibut we hope that we will line up in the future and do our bit in the great mission movement. Shaw University u now calling for $20,000 for Endowment. We should do all we «an to help them mantain their A standard. We should especially encourage public schools in our various. communities and sen our children to school. Since there is a great project launched by the Baptist of Wes- tern N. C, to erect some time in the future a Standard A Grade High School for the education of the Baptist boys and ^irls of Western, N. C, Wg should now begin to lay in store eome educa- tional money so at the next Annual t ?ssion in Ashevdlle, Sep- tember, 1925, we can assist them in raising the first thousand toward that end. You will note the definite ends to which they are working through the columns of the Enterprise from time to time. We urge that we line up in a cooperative way with our brethren in the West and at the same time do our general State work as heretofore. We must work up the West and prepare a. place for these boys and girls that we are educating. Let i?3 adopt the system suggested by the President of the Western Convention, Dr. P. R. Mason. Church-Going We should carry our children to church that they might learn the rules of our grset church so that when we are dead and -one they might know how to carry the -business on. Then they would be- inspired to do something. We should carry them to quarter- ly and annual meetings that they might see our work— and es- pecially should we bring or send our young church members that they may become inspired to go home and help put into opera- tin the things learned here. Ohr one Sunday churches should really use Sat. and Sun. more ftxV.cf40.DMM tfG (W 19 profitable by making the Saturday meeting more interesting and instructive. There is too much rangling in our Saturday meet- ings and not enough real teaching concerning church work. Let us as pastors and church officers wake up along these lines, ffhurches that have a sufficient number of members need to have services twice per month, Prayer meetings and other auxiliary meeting that will 'keep' the church alive. As ministers, let us lay s„side everything else but preaching the gospel when we enter Ui-3 ;.ulpit. Our Women's Work I could not afford to close this address without saying seme- thing about the great work that our sisters are doing. The Woman's Convention, an Auxiliary of this Association, has and is doing a telling work throughout these bounds. I think that tVey should receive all the encouragement that we are capable •A giving them. The Circles in our churches, and there should be one in each church should receive and be gl ven special consideration. Where the sisters' department is alive in a church you will find that the church is more alive. Let us then lend them a helping hand in i: eir endeavors. When their meeting shall open let us all dispense with our business and come in and help them carry theirs on and out. For we are all one. Our Fee In reference to our Annual fee all the church officers should pay their fee whether they are present or absent. That we be very careful in ordaining church officers unless they come up to the required Bible ftandard. In consideration of the foregoing I recommend: that this Association stand firm in the Faith that was delivered to the saints and that we be one hundred per cent Baptist in ev- ery sense of the word. That we stand for B clean, trained, progressive gospel minis- try. That we contend for a regenerated membership. 20 That the churches cf this bound especially require the church officers to perform their duty or come down. That we cany our children .0 cljjrch and Sunday School, aiso carry them to Quarterly and Annual meetings Shat they may learn our work aod be able when we are gone to carry it on. That we stand tor educating our boys and girls. That we en- courage better 1 u-^ic scnoo.s ana importance of our people [send- ing their children until they have completed the Elementary grades. That when they have completed their common school course and are ready to go off to school that we encourage them 10 be sent to our church or state schools. That we hold ourselves bound to assist all worthy girls or 'joys who desire to attend these schools after having come up to the requirement set by this Association; they must have completed the 7th grade at home, a written testimony from the church of which he or she is a member, testifying as to his or her worthi- ness. Then we shall help such ones not less than to a month's tu- ition in the school. The second year off in school the :ecord ihere will determine our financial obligation. That we encourage our young and even old ministers to [70 .0 school and that we aid such ones to our financial ability. That from now on we not only lay hands on any one who -.3 not able to come up to the Bible and State Ministerial require- ments; they must have completed the common school and even farther if possible, then take a three year Bible or Theological course in Shaw or some other Baptist Bible School and on com- pletion, having shown fitness, that we recognize such one along that line. Those who have been struggling to improve that • e will encourage them to contrnue, and when they have efficiently proven themselves that they be given what is due them. That we lay hands on no one as deacon who has not come up to the Bible requirement, all these things having been proved. That we continue to stand up for missions, education and church extension. 21 That we continue to look out sites and build churches where they are needed. That when a church wants to repair or beautify itself that the members do that themselves and not ask this body for aid, provided that they have enough on roll to do that, chat we may give our money to those more worthy. That when churches want a new building that the members take the leading start in such a movement and that we help r.s far as we are (financially able. That we ask the churches when we return to raise the mem- bership per capita for another year from 15c to 25c Association fee. That we stand firm for all the things that real Baptists Btand for. That all the churches be required to report and pay for ail the members on roll in our Association. That we go down from this session more fully inspired to do more real work for God and humanity in the future than in ihe pass. That we take out two more shares in the Sanford Enterprise, our home paper, which will make us own $100.00 stock (four ihares). We, as your humble servants, have rsolved to study more to show himself approved unto God a workman that needetb not be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth. Now, may the Lord smile upon you and keep you in the bound of peach and unit;", and that you moy live long and render much service to God. The Lord bless the efforts of your hands. A. T. TUCK, Moderator. 22 The Deep River Sunday School Convention Officers Mr. H. S. Cole, President Sanford Rev. J. W. Mason, Vice-President Siler City Mrs. Bessie A. Newberry, Secretary Liberty Mrs. Sarah Gordon, Treasurer Carthage CONSTITUTION ARTICLE I. Sec. 1. This body shall be known as the Deep River Mission- ary Baptist Auxiliary Sunday School Convention. ARTICLE II. Sec. 1. Its object shall be to awaken a greater interest in the moral and religious education of both old and young. ARTICLE III. Sec. 1". Its officers shall be President, Vice-President, Secre- tary, Treasurer and Auditor. Sec. 2. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Con- vention, and sign all orders upon the Treasurer. The Vice- President may perform the duties in the absence of the Presi- dent. Sec. 3. The Secretary shall keep a faithful record of the pro- ceedings of the Convention. She shall prepare the minutes for the press. Her stationary and postage be furnisshed by the Con- vention. Sec. 4. Tba Treaesurer shall hold all monies arid valuables notes belonging to the Convention. Sec. 5. All officers, managers and missionaries of this Con- vention must be members in good standing of regular Baptist churches. The funds of the Convention shall be used for Mis- sions, Educational and Church Extension. This constitution may be altered or amended by a vote of two-thirds of the members at any annual meeting. BX6W • MH /i out according to the pro- gram. Rev. Tuck introduced the Mayor of the town who spoke words of welcome to the Convention. Mayor Fitts brought warm words and made the Convention believe that they were indeed wel- comed to the city. He said in part that he knew of no place whore colored and white folks stood together for the forward- er- r 25 ness of religious, physical, and moral development than in San- ford. We were favored with a selection by the choir. After- wards Rev. Tuck introduced Mr. W. C. York who represented the Enterprises of Sanford. He impressed his listeners i..s man who daily communed with God. He began by reading Luke 5th chapter, using as a theme "Love" and welcoming us in behalf of the business enterprises of Sanford. The Moderator, Rev. Tuck then asked the Convention to extended a rising vote of ihanka to the two worthy gentlemen who had given us such a hearty "welcome Bro. D. H. Gilmore extended to us words of welcome on the part of the Sunday School . The pastor then extended words of welcome on the part of the church. We were then favored by & nolo. Rev. Tuck then introduced Rev. Grumpier, who preached to us out of God's word, taking his text from Acts 1st chapter .and the 8tb verse. Rev. Crumpler is the pastor of Robert'? Ghapel and is indeed an able speaker. He so earnestly expound- ed the scripture that he caused an out pour of the holy i.pirit. We were dismisssed by Rev. A. T. Tuck. SATURDAY — Morning Sessoin We opened Saturday morning with consecration service led by the Sunday School teachers. First hymn, "It is well with my Soul." Prayer by Mr. C. C. Jones. "Pass Me not" was sung, led by Rev. J. W. Mason; Scripture lesson was read by Rev. Bland, Psalm 4:6. One verse of Heaven is my home was sung. Prayer by Rev. Stuart. The subject, "The Ideal Superintendent," was well discussed, ed by Mr. Scott Tuck, while Revs. Goldston and Bland followed. Many good things were said. "Modern Sunday School the Teacher, Qualification, Duty and Proper presentation of the Lesson," by Mrs. Newberry. He- marks by Rev. Stuart Tuck and Mrs. Gordon. It was motioned and carried that each Sunday School teacher In the bounds have teacher's meeting before each Sunday. Scripture Lesson read by Rev. W. H. Bland, Luke 19th chap- 26 ter to the 27th verse. We then were favored by a selection by- New Zion, Jonesboro choir. The Vice-President, Rev. J. vV. Mason, then introduced Rev. Jas. Hooper, who preached. His text was taken from Luke 19th chapted and the latter part of the 13th verse: "Occupy until I Come." He began in a quiet r.nd unassuming way to explain the meaning of the text. Much fervor being exhibited. "Get Right with God," was sung, led by Rev. A. T. Tuck. Collection was taken by L. C. Hii-i; amount :aised $5.25. SATURDAY — Afternoon Session We reassembled at 2:30 o'clock. "I Love to Tell ihe Story'' was sung, led by Rev. W. H. Bland. Hymn No. 293 was uung lined by Bro. Holt. We were led in prayer by Rev. G. W. l.vic- Rae. We were then favored with a selection by the choir. Nexi came the reading of the minutes which were approved, the call- ing of the roll was next in order. The treasurer, sister Gordon,. !hen made beg report which was received and adopted. Tho teasurer was re-elected. We were then favored with a selection by the choir. __The B. Y. P. U. of the Deep River bounds held a short ser- vice. Mr. H. S. Cole acted as the President of the B. Y. P. J. We had expressions from Rev. Foster, Rev. Tuck and others. It was moved and seconded and carried that each pastor in the bounds encourage the organization of the B. Y. P. U. in nil of the various churcL'cS mi over the bounds. Next cam e the election of officers of (.he B. Y. ?. U. Mr. D. W. Gilmer '.vas. elected as the President, Miss Marda Jordan, Secretary, Miss Amanda Headen, Corresponding Secretary and Miss Gertrude Watson, Treasurer. Next came the report on New Schools, Rev. H. L. Womack, chairman, read the report. It was received r.nd adopted. The committee on Place then made their report which was received and adopted: The committees on Education, New Schools, Arbituary, and Finance made their report which was received and adopted with the proper correction. Amount col- lected from the B. Y. P U. was 27 SATURDAY — Night Session General praise service was engaged in. Rev. H. L. Womack read the scripture lesson, Deut. 31st chapter and 1st 13 verseo. We were then led in prayer by Rev. J. W. Mason. The ciioir then favord us with a selection. We then began our Conventional program which was in- deed a success, as the young people were at their Dest, showing tnat they had prepared themselves. The collection was zaaen by Mrs. D. H. Gilmore, Mr. Stitts and Mr. Heck. Amount raised U- ing $17.00. PROGRAM FOR SATURDAY NIGHT The Sunday School Lessie Goins What is the Church without the Sunday School? Vallie Williams The Use of Church and S. S. to Community Dicie Chism Sunday School Fleta Fox The great need of a Christian Leader Maida Jordan Method of Building S. S. 1 OUie Miller A Child's Right __-•- Martha Aiken The Love of Souls Bertha M. Wooden Faith Our Duty Towards the S. S. Lizzie Chalmers Education Ethel Matthews Young People Cadell Foust Kindness Nola Harrington Have all God's People Assurance Omeida Glover Love Allie Siler Confessing our Sin Dannie Williamson Keeping in Touch with God j_ Mattie Bynum Meekness Varie Gurthie Made for Thyself, God Lena Holmes Living for Others _ Cora Caveness Work for Success While Young Lyla Shofner Race Pride Amanda Headen SUNDAY — Morning Session We reassembled Sunday morning promptly at 9:30 for Sun- day School. After the lesson was taught Rev. A. T. Tuck Intro- 28 disced Dr. C. G. O'Kelly, Vice-President of the Durham State Normal who spoke encouraging words to the Sunday School. The visitors were then introduced. We had a 10 minute's recess. Afterwards we were favored with a selection from Mt. Cave choir. Rev. Jas. Hooper lined "Must Jesus bear the Cross Alone" Scripture lesson was read by Rev. A. T. Tuck, 1st chapter of ihe Psalms. We were then led in prayer by Rev. Williams. We were then favored with a selection by Wall St. choir, hymn No. 23. Mr. D. H. Gilmore sang a solo Rev. Tuck introduced the speaker of the hour, Rev. 0. P. Foster with suitable words. Rev. Foster began in a quiet and unassuming way to break the bread of iife, taking his text from Acts 27th chapter, 25th verse, using as si thefe "Faith." He hold his hearers for a few minutes, picturing to us the Life of Paul and adhering to the next from the begin- ning to the end, causing much spirit to be manifested. We were led in prayer by Rev. H. L. Womack . Rev .Tuck the doors of the Church, making comments. The Wall St. choir sang "Love Lifted Me." The collection was taken by Mrs. Gor- don, Mr. D. T. Tuck, and Mr. J. H. Graves. Amount collected $57.30. We adjourned to meet at 2:30 o'clock. SUNDAY — Afternoon Session We reassembled at 2:30, and were favored with a number of selections by the various choirs. Scripture lesson was read by Rev. J. W. Mason. We were led in prayer by Rev.. Jas. Hooper. After a selection by the choir, Rev. A. T. Tuck introduced Dr.. C. G. O'Kelly, who gave us words of inspiration, urging us lo educate our children and prepare tbem for service and to advo- cate cooperation. We were favored with a selection by the choir. SPECIAL COLLECTION SUNDAY MORNING The following paid $1.00 each: „ C. C. Jones, D. T. Tuck, Rev. H. G. Goldston, Bro. John Aik- ens, S. T. Tuck, Rev. Williams, Deacon R. T. Harris, 50c, O. W. Wooden, (Deavon) 50c, Bro. Sandy Smith, Bro. Dave Gilmore, 50c, Bro. E. D. Murcfeison, Dennis Moss, R. S. Storm, Daisy Storm, G. L, ft&ner, 50c, Rev. A. T. Tuck, J. H. Graves, James UMW-^ M '^ 29 Toomer, Joe Rankins, Joe Craven, J. H. Headen, Lessie Goins, -■annie Williams, Rev. Tuck i^'cii introduced Rev. Bland, who preached "vo us witn much fervor ou, 01 ucu's word, taking his text from Matt. 7 chapter, 24 and 25 verses. The collection was taken by Bro. C. C. Jones. Speoial collection for Wall St. Church, amount raisea $31.15. Next came the report of the amount of money raised during the Convention, $211.55. The Convention arose as a vote of thanks to the good people of Sanford for the hospitaLty shown w.j xe in the city. We sank "Praise God from whom all Blessings flow and adjourned to meet on Friday before the 4th Sunday in July, 1925. We were dismissed by Dr. C. A. O'Keliy. DELEGATES Lambert Chapel — Omeida Glover, Allie Siler. Roberts Chapel — Amanda Headen, Varrie Gurthie. Mount Pleasant — Chadella Foust, Lilla Shofner. Oakland, R&m^eu — Caauelia Foust, OUie Miller, Lila Shofner. Edwards Grove — Vallie Williams. Oak Grove — Letter. Siler City (First Baptist) Fleta Foy, Annie Degraffenreid. Taylor's Cihape>»Melvina Taylor. Shady Grove — Lena Holmes, Mattie Bynum. New Bensalem — -Dicey Chism. Bethlehem — Cora Caveness, Dannie Williams. Red Hill — «Maida Jordan, Ethel Doudy. Mount Moriab (Harnett) — Lizzie Chalmers, Bessie Smith. Holly Grove. First Baptist, Cameron — Nola Harrington. Wall Street, Sanford — Cicero Heck, Daisy Cole, Marie Emmerson Mount Olive — Pansy Baustic, May Woodson. . New Zion (Jonesboro) Hettie Murchison. Mount Calvary, Colon — Jessie McLurkin. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES Committee On Education — Rev. James Stewart, 0. P. Foster, H. L. Wommock, Misses Nola Harrington, Ethel Matthews. 30 Committee on Finance — W. G. Glover, Ollie Miller, Fleta Fox,. Maida Jordan and Dicy Chism. Committee on Place — S. T. Tuck, Codella Foust, C. Taylor, Amanda Headen, and Lena Holmes. Committee on Arbituary — Ometa Glover, Allie Siler, Dannie Williams, and Vallie Willams. ARBITUARY We, your committee, have examined the letters and find that, death has visited the following schools: Oakland 1, Mount Mo- i-iah 2, Red Hill 1, Newbensalem 1. Allie R. Siler Dannie Williams Ometa F. Glover Committee. PLACE We, your committee, on Place wish to make the following re- port: The following church asked for the ConvenO.on this year: Robert's Chapel, Goldston, N. C. S. T. Tuck, Ch'm. C. Taylor, Sec. I Amanda Headen Lena Holmes. Omeia Glover Committee. NEW SCHOOLS We, your committee on New Schools, beg to submit the follow*- ing report: We have examined the school at Colon and found it to have- been lawfully organized in accordance to Baptist usage, repre- sented by Bro. Jessie McLurkin. Bev. H. L. Womxnack H. G. Goldston Bro. W. D. Godfrey Bro. G. W. HcBae -:' : fatb'.D. X. Tack o t>- piTJJJ UO _; aomqisg IN cC i — i ~1 "^ -"5 r^ — 1 •yi O l> c i_~ o m Ct ro -T 1 t- wi o t- o oro — ro sa LO -* UO ■* ~ uo mcooooooc r~- i> t~ c (M CO COiO0O^ , 'O»OI>^ti^ti5Oi©t>t^C'5 T-3 o O « O T3 C a> 83-— CO | rC CC« — 02 0> ■** V °«2 >>£ a OS .G so gO g a L " c o o -a a o t- E 83 o 00 ev S c C -C e3 k £ ^^ es «3"0 JOB 83 —3 g 32 •;-£.; I FINANCE No. Scholars Paid Cumnock, Taylor's Chapel 25 1.35 Cole's Star, Lam-oe'rcs tinape'i 27 2.00 Ramseur, Oakland 63 6.00 Liberty, Oak Grove _: 25 1.25 Liberty, Edwards Grove 66 3.3 Bonlee, Mt. Pleasant 8 -4i> Glendon, Bethlehem , 17 1.25 Cameron, Red Hill - 47 2.0j Cameron, First Baptist 20 1.00 Cameron, Mt. Moriah 20 1.00 Jonesboro, New Zion 25 1.25 Moncure, Mt. Olive 42 2.10 Siler City, First Baptist 20 1.00 Eagle Spring, Holly Grove Eagle Spring, New Bensalem 16 70 Goldston, Shady 'Grove 28 1.40 Goldston, Black River Grove '. Goldston, Roberts Chapel 70 3.50 Sanford, Wall St., Sanford _-_ 114 5.1% Colon, Mt. Calvary . j 33 1.65 Total ___ '_ $37.95 r ieta Fox -" c "' laida -Jordan >icie Chisolm W. G. Glover Allie Miller Committee. . 33 WOMAN'S HOME MISSIONARY CONVENTION CONVENTION SATURDAY MORNING The Eighth Annual Session of the Women's Convention con- vened in the first Baptist Church, Cameron, N. C, Oct. 4, 1924. Opening service conducted by the Presiding officer. Scripture lesson from the 28th chapter of Matt., read by Rev. F. R. Chal- mers. We were led in prayer by sister Lizzie Headen. Selection by the Moderator* Remarks by the presiding president, Mrs. Headen. Setting forth the object of the meeting she asked all to take part iii ne aenoerauoii winch wey ci-1, expressing our thankfulness. We were made welcome by sister Lillie McRae. Echoes from the field by the delegates. The following ;;ave encouraging remarks concerning their work: Sister Headen spoke of the work done at length by the circles in Robert's Chapei Church. Sister Armstrong of the Cameron circle, Sister Lula Tbompkin of the Ramseur circle, sister Delia Perry of the Mt. Calvary circle, Sister Mamie Person of the Red Hill Circle; the topic, "Woman,! B Potent Factor in the Church and Community," by Mrs. Sarah Gordon. Sister Gordon read an excellent paper, which was listened to with great interest. Remarks on the "Woman in the Church" by the Moderator of the Association. Rev. Tuck is fully capable, therefore be didn't leave a stone un- turned. Sister Susan Davis assisted by Deacon S. T. Tuck rais- ed the public aijd delegates' special collection. Public collection $10.00; Delegates' Special $3.25. We adjourned for dinner. SATURDAY AFTERNOON The service was introduced by Rev. Bland. Bro. Geo. McRae read the scripture lesson from- the 23rd Psalms. Bro. E. D. Murchison led us in prayer. The meeting was then turned over to the presiding President. First in order was report of the Treasurer which was received and adopted. (See report). Sec- ond, election of officers. Mrs. C. L. Tuck reelected President. The Secretary and Treasurer were reelected and Mrs. Lizzie 34 Keaden elected Vice-President. Sister Lillie McRae, Chairman of the Finance Committee read tbe letters from different circles and reported their contribution. (See reports). The second topic was very beautifully discussed by Miss Reed, a distinguished young teacher of the Cameron Graded School. Miss Eaton was introduced to the Convention, also Mrs. Foster. Mrs. Foster spoke very encouragingly along the lines of home mission and expressed ber desire to do something to help. She said in part I am one of you. The Moderator of the Association then came forward and taught the Bible, and when he was through we all could but say flesh and blood did not reveal *i:s to the man, but the spirit of God. Sister Armstrong and Bro. •Jordan took a :.ree wiii oifer»ng, amount $6.15. . We adjourned until 7:30 P. M. SATURDAY NIGHT— 7:30 The Moderator sang "Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly Dove. 1 ' Rev. Womack read the Scripture lesson from the 27th chapter of the Psalms. Prayer offered by Rev. F. D. Harrington. Mr. C. C. Jones, ueacon of the white Bapti st church and his son wor- shipped with us. Mr. Jones said, much along the lines of Sun- day School. Rev. J. W. Mason preached the annual sermon from the 3rd chapter of Matt., 3rd verse. The collection was taken by the Secretary. Amount $7.50. This closed the Convention to meet with the Circle" of Oakland Baptist Church, Saturday before the 1st Sunday in Oct., 1925 SATURDAY AFTERNOON ■ . * After service the board met. Sister Headen asked a donation for sister R. E. Edwards. Sister Chalmers asked for Bro. Henry Davis. It was in mot' on and adopted that we donate to them $5.00 each. We abandoned other claims until ordered by the President. •- i> | | Mrs. C. L. Tuck, President Sanford, N. C. Mrs. Lizzie Headen, Vice-President, f ""' Golston, N. C. "''T"?