The Georgia Baptist, 1898-03-24

Saturday afternoon train Ever the Coast Line took us from to Orangeburg about 75 Bailes in two and a half hours. Rev. D. W. Bythewood of Beau Beau&rt, - &rt, Beau&rt, joined us at the city of Den - Rev. M. W. Gilbert met us at depot and started to the home Bro. S. H. Bythewood, with we were to stop. Inquiry cave us information of the location Prof. Wilkinson's residence and that within a few days a fine ughter had reached his home. earnest entreaty induced Gilbert to diverge from cis route sufficiently to take the Wilkinson home. We fluted to see that baby. Mrs. was formerly Miss Marion of Charleston, whose whole family are dear friends of.jours. saw the little girl; she is a daisy pink, a beauty. She is sensible because while only two days old Lhe knew how to grab our whisk whiskand - and whiskand to hold fast to them. But Bh, what a smile illumined the Eopttenance of Prof. Wilkinson as me fondly gazed upon his first born Lirl. Bythewood's we had the' L - . - not to be strangers but; Bid Beaufcrt acquaintances. Our! roy was pleasant indeed with this BLiily. *God bless them. Saturday night we went over to Claflin University having learned ,at an interesting literary enter entertainment - tainment entertainment would be given in the chapel. Bro. Bythewood bad the necessary tickets and so we had smooth sailing in the way of gain gaining - ing gaining an entrance. The club or so society - ciety society in charge of the exercises must lave been the pink club, because ill of the young ladies, about 15, wore pink waists and the young men, about 10, wore pink neckties, Several songs and recitations pre preceded - ceded preceded the real performance of the evening whicli was a drama in 7 parts. The most interesting char character - acter character of the play was widow Bedot who had her heart set on winning

- and thereafter overflowed. Conspic Conspicluous - luous Conspicluous in the congregation were^distin- Iguished gentlemen and ladies from the i other churches of Orangeburg and from the two large educational institu- I tions that are the pride of Orangeburg Orangeburglers - lers Orangeburglers and all of South Carolina: to-wit, ; Claflin University and the State ;College of South Carolina, of 'which Rev. M. W. Gilbert is a leading teacher. To the left of the pulpit which ; faces south, rat the choir and organ. ;A few remarks were made by the pre - I siding officer in assuming the chair and then the exercises began with a ;voluntary by choir, an invocation by the pastor and the singing of ,God from whom all blessings A short scripture lesson was read, a hymn, lined by Rev. D. W. Bythewood of Beaufort,sung and a fervent prayer was I offered by Rev. J. Mitchell, at the close 'of which the choir sang the Gloria I Patna. 'iX&Jxote'coiig oigut s^ - l I and Rev. John R. Wilson of Colum Columbia - bia Columbia was introduced and preached an ' excellent sermon, his theme being, word of God and church life.' 'The sermon was sound in logic and | forceful in thought. I Rev. Peter Hampton offered a fervent ;prayer at the conclusion of the sermon. 1 The choir gave one of its best selections . and then Hon. Thomas E. Miller, presi- Ident of the colored State College of South Carolina was introduced, and made a scholarly and deeply interest - interestling ling interestling address. His cordial congratula congratulations - tions congratulations to Rev. M. W. Gilbert, who is as associated - sociated associated with him in the college, his good advice to the church and his fra fra' - ' fra' ternal reference to the Baptist denomi- Ination were highly fenjoyed and appre appre; - ; appre; ciated by all present.

IThe splendid brass band of Claf Claf.lin - .lin Claf.lin of which our young friend Jack- Ison1 son of Aiken, is leader, entertained the audience after the literary exer exercises - cises exercises delightfully. The young ladies Ihad refreshments in abundance at Ireasonable rates, and it was our ihappy lot to have all the cream and !cake we wanted at Dr.Dunton's ex ex:pense. - :pense. ex:pense. Our funds were very low at 'this time as the railroad folks tried jto take our last cent, and so the I hospitality of Dr. Dunton seemed Ito have been ordered of a kind Iprovidence. We greatly enjoyed the evening. At Claflin Miss Marshall who is a handsome Charleston girl, a teicher in the school, and a friend lot^^ ly. Miss Stoney,the sister of our Dr. Stoney is also doing good work as a teacher at Claflin. The playing of Miss Lowry, our Baby's friend, during the literary exercises was elegant. A handsome young lady, Miss Daisy McClain, presided during the exercises. We sat next to Miss Constance Morrison, a pretty girl of Charles Charleston - ton Charleston and enjoyed much her kind kindness - ness kindness in keeping the heat away with her fan. We had met her previously at Avery. On Monday we returned to Claf Claflin - lin Claflin to see the new workshop. Prof. , Cooke is the architect of the school 'and overseer of all buildings on the ground after drawing the necessary Iplans for same. The new building is of brick and incloses the black black-Ismith - -Ismith black-Ismith shop witlr 10 forges of the

1 Another selection by the choir was rendered and then C. D. Williams Esq. a leading ?young man of Mt. Pisgah church delivered to the pastor a most touching and cordial welcome in behalf of the membership. A collection was taken and the ready response of the people was a pleasing evidence of their 'whole souled liberality. The bene bene;diction - ;diction bene;diction was pronounced and a recess for 'dinner taken. AFTERNOON SERVICE. I At 3p. m. the house was again pack packed. - ed. packed. The choir led the opening service Iwith a voluntary. The scriptures were read. A hymn sung and a fervent ) prayer offered by Rev. J. M. Ellis. Rev. D. W. Bythewood pastor of Tabernacle Baptist church Beaufort, S. , C'., was introduced to preach the ser ser!mon - !mon ser!mon of this hour, mission of the 'church to tlie being tire theme selected. It was a masterly effort and I vividly portrayed the glorious mission iof the church of Jesus Christ in the world's redemption. , Prayer was offer offerled - led offerled by the presiding officer at close of sermon which was followed with a beautiful selection by the choir. Rev. J. D. Whittaker pastor of Trini Trinity - ty Trinity M. E. church, vias introduced and in Ia most felicitous manner welcomed IRev. M. W. Gilbert into the pastoral ranks of Orangeburg extending the most 'cordial greeting in behalf of his church.

Our thanks are tendered to Dr. Dunton, foProf, Cooke and others for courtesies extended. THE STATE COLLEGE. We hurried from breakfast Mon Monday - day Monday morning to the State College. We wanted to see the students to together - gether together in the Chapel. When we got there the students and teachers were assembled in the spacious chapel and there appeared to be about 400 students. Thesmall pox scare about christmas frightened a number of students away who have not come back. Rev. D. W. Bythe Bythewood - wood Bythewood of Beaufort was moralizing with the young people in a very ear earnest - nest earnest manner and they seemed deep deep&H@frh^ - &H@frh^ deep&H@frh^ r^^Berfl tist man was called on and threw in a few 'scattering remarks. Others had spoken before our ar arrival - rival arrival but we know not what they said. Rev. J. M. Elliot of Beaufort, S. C. the noted educator, Rev. Bro. Williams, and two other ministers of the presbyterian persuasion were present, and lent much dignity to the occasion Rev. R. Carroll was urged by students to say a word and after he consented he put sev several - eral several strong and wholesome words. A vote of thanks was tendered by the school to visitors.

the faculty of the State College. Prof. Uhn R. Steele who teaches archit ^ural drawing and practical bricklaying is enthusiastic in his work and his young men learning the trade are as ardent as their ' teacher. Prof. Hoffman is in charge of the farm and dairy and with 125 acres of fine land he has ample opportunity for practical ap application - plication application of experimental methods. He is succeeding splendidly. Alarge brick building is now going up that will be the pride of the institution, adding as it will not only a fine and commodious chapel but also considerable class and dormitory room. Prof, Steele and his boys are doing the work. Miss Sarah Smalls, daughter of our old friend, Gen. Robt. Smalls, is one of the faculty, also Miss IDavis who was formerly with Haines Institute in Augusta. In company with Rev. D. W. Bythewood, Rev. R. Carroll and some other visitors we had the hon honor - or honor of dining with president Miller and family M the College. Miss IBirdie Miller sat next to us and ijast kept our plate full. We great great|ly - |ly great|ly appreciated the honor.

! In some respects we suppose it will not I be exaggeration to say that last Sunday ;was one of the most eventful days among the Baptists of Orangeburg, S. C, that they have ever had. The occa occasion - sion occasion was the elaborate installation ser services - vices services connected with the induction of Rev. M. W. Gilbert into the pastorate of Mt. Pisgah Baptist church, the only colored Baptist church in this thriving and progressive little city and impor important - tant important educational center. The initial ex exercises - ercises exercises were held on Thursday night March 17th at which addresses were made by well known Baptist divines of Orangeburg and vicinity, Rev. N. C Nix, Rev. C. D. Salley, Rev, A I. Park Parker, - er, Parker, Rev. H. IT. Harvey and Rev, W. R. Wallace.

;latest style which is in charge of S. !M. Boston, Esq., of Newberry, S. I C. who though young is thorough thoroughly - ly thoroughly competent. lie is a Baptist and belongs to one of the best Baptist families of Newberry county. Th^ carpentering department is well fitted up and the machinery, which is of latest make, is driven by a 16 horse power gasoline engine. They have planers, circular saw, scroll saw, turning lathes, moulding ma machine - chine machine and some other machines. The boys are being thoroughly taught not only in the use of tools but also the principles of architec architecture - ture architecture and their practical application. The building on the ground is done by students as far as possible.