Mississippi Sacred Harp Singings

Selected Minutes, 1995

  • Oxford City Hall
  • Bethel
  • Concord
  • Sherman
  • Calhoun County Convention
  • Mississippi State Convention
  • Cherry Tree
  • Mississippi College
  • Air Mount (Loosascoona)
  • Taylor
  • Carey Springs
  • Calhoun County Nursing Home

  • Oxford City Hall

    Oxford, Mississippi

    March 12, 1995

    The fifteenth annual Sacred Harp Singing at Oxford City Hall was called to order by Mark Davis leading songs on page 30b and 36b. John Van Horn led the morning prayer. The class organized by electing the following officers: Chairman - Warren Steel; Vice-Chairman - Mark Tew; Secretary - Anne Steel; Arranging Committee - John Van Horn, Elmer Conwill. Mark Davis then led song on page 111b, and the following leaders were called: Mel Kersey 34b, 99; Mark Tew 341, 339; Warren Steel 215, 214; Anne Steel 318, 348; Bernice Embry 67, 224; Lisa Davis 220, 528; Hugh Bill McGuire 556, 209; Henry McGuire 273, 306; Linda Funderburk 290, 373.

    Recess.

    Warren Steel called the class together leading song on page 189. Others who led: Ron Nurnberg 87, 288; Patti Hook 40, 47b; Willa Brunette 108t, 68b; John Van Horn 111t, 212; Gene Wakefield 168, 64; Cecil Sanders 476, 460; Pernie Pelfrey 145b, 399b; John Hyde 73t, 30t.

    Lunch.

    The afternoon session began with Mark Tew leading song on page 406. Other leaders were: Katrina Sanders 454, 389; Mae Conwill 511, 297; Travis Keeton 388, 496; Josie Hyde 200, 298; Amanda Denson 155, 186; Margaret Keeton 120, 171; Elmer Conwill 110, 196; Lee Wise 123t, 45t; Bob Lence 86, 163b; Toxey Fortinberry 63, 53; Bob Cook 129, 278b; John Van Horn 236; Bernice Embry moved, and the motion was adopted, that today's entire singing is held in honor of George and Emily Boswell, for whom Jack Barbera led song on page 133. Margaret Keeton led song on page 157 in memory of Ted Godsey. Henry McGuire 66. Following announcements, Warren Steel and Mark Tew led the closing song on page 285t, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Hugh Bill McGuire.

    Chairman - Warren Steel, mudws@mail.olemiss.edu
    Vice-Chairman - Mark Tew, eemdt@mail.olemiss.edu
    Secretary - Anne Steel, oxsteel@cypress.mcsr.olemiss.edu

    Bethel

    Bruce, Mississippi

    April 2, 1995

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church was called to order by Hugh Bill McGuire leading song on page 159. T.J. Funderburk led the morning prayer. Hugh Bill McGuire then led songs on page 430 and 43, and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 40, 77t, 111t; Arlon Gardner, 129, 373, 339; Bernice Embry, 27; T.J. Funderburk, 32b, 33b, 61; Anne Steel, 28t, 32t, 171; Kevin Robinson, 155, 36b; Janice Nelson, 37b, 146, 378t; Mark Davis, 60, 36t, 406, 45b; Virginia Carter, 46, 99, 147b; Warren Steel, 418, 211, 419; Linda Funderburk, 108b, 421, 433; Ruby Easley, J.L. White edition (W)519 (Land of Beulah); Mark Tew, 108t, 299, 82t; Hugh Bill McGuire, W505 (Roll On, Dark Stream).

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Hugh Bill McGuire called the afternoon session together leading songs on page 148, 416 and 344. Other leaders were: John Van Horn, 273, 196; Robert Earl Alexander, 334, 124, 200; Arlon Gardner, 448b, 123t, 335; Johnnie Porter, 358, J.L. White edition (W)86 (Little Children); T.J. Funderburk, 80t, 80b; Edward Whitworth, 127, 334; Mark Davis, 153, 121; W.M. Allen, 75, 400; Janice Nelson, 460; George Easley, 313, 438; John Van Horn, 236.

    Recess.

    Hugh Bill McGuire called the class together leading songs on page 446 and 300. Other leaders: Warren Steel, 376, 377, 442; Linda Funderburk, 85, 39t, 107; Anne Steel, 434, 268; Virginia Carter, 131b, W527 (Lady, Touch Thy Harp Again); Mark Tew, 229, 206, 269; Mark Davis, W60 (Nearer Home) for Nora Parker. Following announcements, Arlon Gardner led song on page 74b; Hugh Bill McGuire led the closing song on page 86, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Robert Earl Alexander.


    Concord

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    May 20, 1995

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Concord Baptist Church was called to order after dinner by John Van Horn leading song on page 222 and 45t. He then called the following leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 75, 145b, 147t; Wanda Gregg, 40, 63, 515; Andy Davis, 101t, 224, 269; Lorene Borgognoni, 119, 127, J.L. White edition (W)494 (Don't Grieve Your Mother); Robert Earl Alexander, 477, 35, 170; Deborah Dunn, 143 (for Cleo Hawkins), 313t, W519 (Land of Beulah); Warren Steel, 209 (in memory of George Boswell), 378t (for Helen Tew), 150; John Van Horn, 236; Linda Funderburk, 171, 328, 133; Robert Cook, 46, 53, 107; Lisa Davis, 200, 344, 73t; Mark Davis, 229, 189, 391; Anne Steel, 379, 129, 34b; Hugh Bill McGuire, 273, 272, 298; John Van Horn, W517 (in memory of Edward Lowe); Following announcements, the class was dismissed with prayer by Robert Earl Alexander.


    Sherman

    Calhoun County, Mississippi

    June 4, 1995

    The annual Hill Roane memorial Sacred Harp Singing at Sherman Baptist Church was called to order by Mark Davis leading songs on page 48t. T.J. Funderburk led the morning prayer. Mark Davis then led songs on page 37b and 74b, and called the following leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 32b, 73b, 277; John Van Horn, 162, 163t, 299; Warren Steel, 148, 316, 282; Bernice Embry, 36b, 45t; Linda Funderburk, 441, 48b, 164; Ruby Easley, 146, 147t; Andy Davis, 378t, 378b, 379, 380; Anne Steel, 137, 421, 276; Arlon Gardiner, 430, 373, 38b; Hugh Bill McGuire, 68t, 202, 214.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Mark Davis called the afternoon session leading songs on page 446, 200 and 176b. He then called other leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 565, 61; John Van Horn, 155, 306; Linda Funderburk, 293, 330t; Janet Jenkins, 388, J.L. White edition (W)517 (Not Made with Hands); George Easley, 341, W527 (Lady Touch Thy Harp Again); Robert Earl Alexander, W526 (Gospel Waves), W519 (Land of Land); Mark Davis, W154 (Eden); Arlon Gardiner, 339, 176t, 49b; Warren Steel, Pilgrim (in Southern Minstrel), 288; John Van Horn, 236; Andy Davis, 254, 434; Anne Steel, 440, 384; Margaret Whitworth, 46, 119; Hugh Bill McGuire, 292, 442; Andy Davis, 454, 528; Arlon Gardiner, 129, 86. Following announcements, Mark Davis led the closing song on page 445, and Robert Earl Alexander dismissed the class with prayer.

    Chairman - Mark Davis, horn4@aol.com
    Secretary - Warren Steel, mudws@mail.olemiss.edu

    Calhoun County Musical Association

    Bethel Primitive Baptist Church

    August 12, 1995

    The 118th annual session of the Calhoun County Musical Association was convened at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with Hugh Bill McGuire presiding. A welcome was extended to everyone present. The session was called to order by President McGuire leading songs on page 101t and 76b. Prayer was led by T.J. Funderburk. President McGuire appointed the following committees: business: Ruby Easley and John Van Horn; arrangements, Virginia Carter and Mark Davis. The following program was presented: John Van Horn, 399b, 297, 196; Hugh Bill McGuire, 137; T.J. Funderburk, 33b, 31t, 322; Charles Porter, 136, 155, 108b; W.M. Allen, 104, 75, 60; Virginia Carter, 176b, 313t, 457; Jean Gray, 108t, 143, 146; Junie McNeil, 319, 97, 32t; Linda Funderburk, 103, 288, 378b. President recognized corresponding delagates from Chickasaw and Newton Counties, also President from Newton County Convention Mike McNeil. A motion was made and carried to seat same. Singing resumed as follows: Mike McNeil, 358, 222, 384; Joe Cobb, 28b, 38b; Warren Steel, 29t, 36b, 418; Durwood Scarbrough, 68b, 354, 45. A motion was made and carried to adjourn for lunch.

    Afternoon session.

    President Hugh Bill McGuire opened the afternoon session leading songs on page 42, 438, and 556, and appointed Mark Davis chaplain. Mark Davis, 546, 475, 432; Jimmy Smith, 409, 489b, 523b; Andy Davis, 164, 304, 254; George Easley, 299, 323b; Ruby Easley, 145t, 145b; John Van Horn, 236.

    Recess.

    Election of officers: Hugh Bill McGuire, president; Virginia Carter, secretary/treasurer. Singing resumed as follows: Hugh Bill McGuire, 458; John Van Horn, 441, 440; T.J. Funderburk. 61; Charles Porter, 379; W.M. Allen, 490; Jean Gray, 434, 192; Junie McNeil, 176t; Linda Funderburk, 480; Mike McNeil, 268, 200; Virginia Carter, 99; Joe Cobb, 147t, 147b; Warren Steel, 163t, 163b; Durwood Scarbrough, 240, 339.

    Report of Business Committee:

    1. Committee reports collection of $90.00.
    2. Committee recommends sending $25.00 to State Convention.
    3. Committee recommends memorial be noted in minutes: Lillian Burt died March 14, 1995.
    4. Committee recommends convention be held at Mt. Herman in 1996.
    5. President appoints executive committee: John Van Horn, Mark Davis, Ruby Easley, and Bernice Embry.
    6. President appoints delegates to State Convention: John Van Horn, Virginia Carter, and Hugh Bill McGuire.
    7. President appoints delegates to Chickasaw Convention: Mark Davis, John Van Horn, Andy Davis.

    Motion made and carried to adjourn. Mark Davis sang closing song on page 285t and led in prayer.

    President - Hugh Bill McGuire
    Secretary/Treasurer - Virginia Carter

    Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention

    Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church

    August 26-27, 1995

    Saturday, August 26

    The sixty-seventh annual session of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention was held at Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church, Decatur (Newton County), Mississippi, on August 26 and 27, 1995. The Convention opened with the President, Mark Davis, leading song on page 37b. Elder Charles Porter led in prayer. Mark Davis appointed Junie McNeil and Tim Gray as the Arrangements Committee. Jean Gray was appointed as Interim Secretary. President Davis led songs on pages 81t and 229, and then presented the following program: Vice President John Van Horn 77t, 384; John Hollingsworth 192, 196; Elder Charles Porter 155, 137; Sharona Nelson 66, 47t; Hugh McGuire 82t, 89; Paula McGray 276, 101t; H. B. McGuire 67 for Ms. Bernice Embrey, 146 for Ms. Ruby Easley; Angela Benton 358, 145b; George Easley 313, 299. President Davis appointed the Business and Credentials Committee as follows: Arlon Gardner, Durward Scarborough, and George Easley. Singing resumed as follows: Janice Nelson 288, 460. President Davis welcomed those from far and near and called for a ten minute recess.

    Recess.

    President Davis called the convention back together leading song on page 74b. Singing was resumed as follows: Durward Scarborough 45t, 339; Dr. Wilma Mitchell 63, 147t; Arlon Gardner 129, 448b; Tim Gray 40, 200; Mike and Christine McNeil 222, 268; Tiffany Harrison 117; Jean Gray 108, 203; Chaplain W. M. Allen 207, 75. President Davis appointed Mae Ola Nelson, H. B. McGuire, and Mike McNeil to the Locations Committee. President Davis then led song on page 180, followed by a move and second to dismiss for lunch.

    Lunch.

    The Convention was blessed with a bountiful lunch from 12:00 to 1:00. After lunch, President Davis began the afternoon session leading songs on pages 36b and 189. He was followed by: John Merritt 480, 300; Junie McNeil 119, 32t; Billy Hollingsworth 354b, 49t; Henry McGuire 142, 380; Lisa Davis 350, 528; Sarah Tidwell 42, 72b; Judy Harrison 297, 104; Jimmy Smith 569b, 565b; Ester Mann 426t, 85. President Davis opened the floor for the business of electing officers for the coming year. A motion was made and carried to retain the present officers with the exception of Jean Gray being elected as secretary. Singing was resumed with President Davis leading, by request, 236, "Easter Anthem". The Convention adjourned for a ten minute recess.

    Recess.

    Singing was resumed as follows: President Mark Davis 454; Vice President John Van Horn 522 (Cooper Book); John Merritt 569; John Hollingsworth, remembering Ms. Ottis Matthews, 408; Charles Porter 136; Hugh McGuire 344 (Cooper Book); Sharona Nelson 452; Paula McGray 327; H. B. McGuire 442; Arlon Gardner 49 b; Janice Nelson 378t; Durward Scarborough 240; Dr. Wilma Mitchell 39t; Tim Gray 434; Jean Gray 215. President Davis appointed Janice Nelson and John Hollingsworth as the Memorial Committee. After announcements, the convention was adjourned by singing the Drone and prayer by Chaplain W. M. Allen. Afterwards, the Convention was treated to watermelon, courtesy of the folks from Calhoun County.

    Sunday, August 27

    The Vice President, John Van Horn, opened the second day of the convention leading songs on pages 39b and 64. The Chaplain, W. M. Allen, led in prayer, and then led songs on pages 59 and 144; Secretary Jean Gray 143 and 418. Singing then resumed as follows: Hugh McGuire 123b, 124; Paula McGray 48t, 341; John Hollingsworth 36b, 36t; Dr. Wilma Mitchell 274, 68b; Tim Gray 61, 31b; H. B. McGuire 572 (Cooper Book), 563; Angela Benton 358, 147t. President Davis called for the committees to be ready to report at 2:00 p.m. Hugh McGuire and Ester Mann were appointed to the Resolution Committee. Leaders: President Davis 176b, 171, 172; Mike McNeil 573 (Cooper Book), 182; Janice Nelson 100, 223; Durward Scarborough 354, 345b; Billy Hollingsworth 186, 323b; Ester Mann 438, 445b; Paula Freeman 146, 200. President Mark Davis dismissed the singing for lunch.

    Lunch.

    The afternoon session was resumed as follows: President Mark Davis 441; Kurt Davis 345; Arlon Gardner 530, 430; Sharona Nelson 63, 497; Henry McGuire 112, 78; Christine McNeil 496, 330b; Neva Dee Mayes and Eva Dee Wyatt 145b; Junie McNeil 319, 97; President Mark Davis, by request from Mae Ola Nelson, 408; President Mark Davis 254; Hugh McGuire and Henry McGuire, by request from the Arrangements Committee, 236. The business session was opened by President Mark Davis calling for reports from all committees. Resolution Committee Report: We wish to thank Macedonia Primitive Baptist Church and the singers of Newton and surrounding counties and state for entertaining the 1995 Mississippi State Singing Convention. Respectfully, Hugh McGuire and Ester Mann. Locating Committee Report: We recommend that the 1996 session of the Mississippi State Sacred Harp Singing Convention be held at a location to be determined later. Respectfully, H. B. McGuire, Mae Ola Nelson, and Mike McNeil. Business and Credentials Committee Report: We have several counties and states represented at the Convention, with delegates and visitors. We find a quorum present. We have collected a total of $120.00 as follows: Calhoun County - $25.00, Chickasaw County - $32.00, and Newton County - $63.00. Respectfully, Arlon Gardner and Durward Scarborough. Memorial Committee Report: We have the following members reported passed away since last session, 1994, to wit: Benny Rigdon, Lillian Burt, T. T. Fortenberry, Lamar Caldwell, Myrtis Pritchett, Lessie Cates, and Blanche Pace Bailey. John Hollingsworth and Janice Nelson led songs on pages 339 and 235 in memory of all. All reports were accepted and committees dissolved, except the Locations Committee. President Davis called for a ten minute recess.

    Recess.

    Singing resumed as follows: President Mark Davis 175, 220; Vice President Van Horn 306; President Mark Davis, by request from Secretary Jean Gray, 218; Chaplain W. M. Allen 490; Hugh McGuire 503 (Cooper Book); Paula McGray 373; Tim Gray 46; H. B. McGuire 515; John Hollingsworth 290; Durward Scarborough 111t; Ester Mann 160b; Arlon Gardner 47b; Sharona Nelson 163; Henry McGuire 269, by request, 424. President Mark Davis called for announcements, then dismissed by singing the Drone and prayer by Chaplain, W. M. Allen.

    Chairman - Mark Davis, Horn4@aol.com
    Vice-Chairman - John Van Horn
    Secretary - Jean Gray

    Cherry Tree Singing

    Itawamba County, Mississippi

    August 27, 1995

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at James Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Itawamba County, Mississippi was called to order by Elmer Conwill leading song on page 31b. The morning prayer was led by Clayton Ezell. Elmer Conwill then led song on page 33b. The class organized for the day by electing the following officers: Chairman - Elmer Conwill; Vice Chairman - Travis Keeton; Secretary - Mae Conwill; Arranging Committee - Edwin Ballinger. Leaders: Travis Keeton 48t, 400; Arnold Moore 72; Sarah Smith 204, 401; Jimmie Ballinger 565b, 111b; Keterina Sanders 389, 454; A. A. Malone 432, 448t; L. E. Hannah 500, 511; Gordon Wilkerson 137, 217; Pauline Childers 318, 426; Gravis Ballinger 300, 475; Pernie Pelfrey 145b.

    Recess.

    Travis Keeton led song on page 73t to bring the class back together. Leaders: Flarce Creel 497, 344; John Hyde 297, 124; Doyal Williams 129, 269; Juliette Haynes 218; Cecil Sanders 434; Edith Tate 155, 371; Clayton Ezell 231, 278t; Bonnie Rye 176b, 209; Clarence McCool 328, 349; Beth O'Dell 189, 220; Kermit Adams 276, 216; Beatrice Brewer 384, 298.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    The afternoon session resumed with Elmer Conwill leading song on page 142. Leaders: Gene Wakefield 168, 108; Josie Hyde 470; Ann Ballard 229; Lavaughn Ballinger 405, 84; Margaret Keeton and Bradley Allen 546; Warren Steel 131t, 411; Ann Jett 136, 448b; Larry Ballinger 327; Dorothea McCowan 234, 196; Gary Smith 569, 34b; Jane Fullmar 210, 64; Earl Ballinger 78; Eldegene Robinson 306, 373; Linton Ballinger 299; Marie Guthrie 192; Harrison Creel 335, 512; Elvin Guthrie 172, 479; Mae Conwill 294; Bruce Rye 212, 304; Elsie Beasley 30b; David Robinson 388, 274; Ersell Jackson 277; A. C. McGough 460; Estes Jackson 436; John Beasley 354; Edwin Ballinger 491; Elmer Conwill led 58 for Herlon Holland; Elmer Conwill, Travis Keeton, and Edwin Ballinger led 69t for the closing song, and the class was dismissed with prayer by Harrison Creel.

    Chairman - Elmer Conwill
    Vice-Chairman - Travis Keeton
    Secretary - Mae Conwill

    Mississippi College

    Clinton, Mississippi

    September 23, 1995

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Mississippi College was called to order by Mark Davis leading songs on pages 34b, 101t, and 159. The opening prayer was led by Tim Gray. Singing resumed with leaders: Janice Nelson 61, 68; Dennis Cranford 87, 222, 277; Arlon Gardner 339, 129, 166b; Durward Scarborough 354b, 45t, 240; John Hollingsworth 49, 82, 236; Lewis Oswalt 85, 314, 146.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    The afternoon session began with Mark Davis leading songs on pages 176b, 274t, and 34t. Singing resumed with leaders: Junie McNeil 145t, 319; Jean Gray 108, 143, 297; Wilma Ann Mitchell 63, 147t; Ester Mann 480; Lisa Davis 350; Mark Davis 254; Tim Gray 59; Janice Nelson 378t; Dennis Cranford 58; Arlon Gardner 299; Durward Scarborough 445; John Hollingsworth 288; Lewis Oswalt 128; Mark Davis 361; Ester Mann 569b; Mark Davis 358; Arlon Gardner 176t. The class was dismissed with prayer led by Arlon Gardner.

    Chairman - Mark Davis
    Secretary - Lewis Oswalt

    Air Mount

    Yalobusha County, Mississippi

    September 24, 1995

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Loosascoona Primitive Baptist Church was called to order by Hugh Bill Mcguire leading song on page 135. George Easley led the morning prayer. Hugh Bill McGuire led songs on page 458 and 75t, and called the following leaders: W.T. Wortham, 379, 341; John Van Horn 332, 73t, 72b; Anne Steel, 171, 67, 61; T.J. Funderburk, 75, 569b, 147t; Johnny Van Horn, 424, 288; Warren Steel, 126, 224, 39b; George Easley, 64, 299; Linda Funderburk, 283, 349, 39t; Jimmy Smith, 30b, 101t, 267; Mark Davis, 47b, 57, 182; Patti Hook, 40, 45t.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    The afternoon session was called to order by Hugh Bill McGuire leading song on page 276 and 277. Other leaders were: Mark Tew, 53, 339, 99; Willa Dean Brunett, 373, 108t; Henry McGuire, 195, 316, 442; Bob Cook, 46, 97; Lee Wise, 460; Kevin Robinson, 406, 335; Andy Davis, 268, 269, 106, 254; Janet Jenkins, 388, J.L White edition (W)527 (Lady, Touch Thy Harp Again); John Van Horn, 236; Adam Frost, 434; Keith Cochran, 63; Anne Steel, 318; Warren Steel, Mississippi (in Southern Minstrel); T.J. Funderburk, 323b, 569b; Warren Steel, 358, 69t; Johnny Van Horn, 68b, 313; Linda Funderburk, 438, 328; Mark Davis, 200, 198; John Van Horn, 31t; Mark Tew, 203. Following announcements, the class was dimissed by Hugh Bill McGuire leading song on page 162 and the class was dismissed with prayer by Lee Wise.


    Taylor

    Lafayette County, Mississippi

    October 29, 1995

    The annual Sacred Harp singing at Taylor United Methodist Church (formerly held at Pilgrim's Rest Primitive Baptist Church) was called to order by Warren Steel leading song on page 72b and 32t. Rev. R. E. Alexander led the morning prayer. Warren Steel led song on page 108b and called the following leaders: John Van Horn, 101t, 39b, 39t, 63; George Easley, 119, 37t, 313; Robert Earl Alexander, 312b, 106, 100; Tammy Turner, 68b, 74b, 75; Jimmy Smith, 549, 399t, 439, 438; Anne Steel, 480, 171, 142; Mark Tew, 335, 339, 338, 99; Bob Cook, 79, 46, 71; Sarah Tidwell, 42, 43; Kayla McGuire, 45t, 30t.

    Dismissed for lunch.

    Mark Tew called the class together leading song on page 53 in memory of Toxey Fortinberry and 224 in memory of George Boswell. Other leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, 107, 133, 273; Andy Davis, 344, 434, 430; Henry McGuire, 460, 78, 316; Janet Jenkins, 388, 269, 288; Mary Chrestman, 129, 127, J.L. White edition (W)526 (Gospel Waves); Matt Jones, 82t, 61; Warren Steel, 67, 36b; John Van Horn, 523, 236; Laurie Jones, 47t, 159; George Easley, 323b, W527; Robert Earl Alexander, W519 (Land of Beulah), 170; Jimmy Smith, 565, 569b; Anne Steel, 384, 268; Bob Cook, 358 and 314 in memory of Lillian Burt; Sarah Tidwell, W517 (Not Made With Hands); Hugh Bill McGuire, 385b, 528; Henry McGuire, 212, 300; Janet Jenkins, W494 (Don't Grieve Your Mother), W512 (Pray On). Following announcements Warren Steel and Mark Tew led the closing song on page 209, and the class was dismissed with prayer by John Van Horn.


    Carey Springs

    Pontotoc County, Mississippi

    November 12, 1995

    The Sacred Harp singing at Carey Springs Baptist Church was called to order by John Van Horn leading song on page 31b. Bro. Busbee led the morning prayer. John Van Horn led songs on page 31t, 63 and 65, and called the following leaders: T.J. Funderburk, 75, 45t, 322, 569b; Ruby Easley, 145t, 145b, 146; Warren Steel, 101t, 176t, 59, 277; Linda Funderburk, 58, 126, 51; John Van Horn, 49b.

    Dismissed for Lunch.

    The afternoon session was called to order by John Van Horn leading song on page 120. Other leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, 56t, 56b, 71, 70b; Mark Tew, 268, 406, 418, 276, 164; Robert Earl Alexander, 119, 445, 124; Janet Jenkins, 388, J.L. White edition (W)527 (Lady, Touch Thy Harp Again), W517 (Not Made With Hands), 378t; John Van Horn, 87, in memory of Luther Mize; Laura Humphreys, W519 (Land of Beulah), W494 (Don't Grieve Your Mother); John Van Horn, 236; T.J. Funderburk, 490, 147t; Warren Steel, 141, 171, 332, 122, 142, 143; Linda Funderburk, 373, 335; Ruby Easley, Christian Harmony 137; Hugh Bill McGuire, 64, 334. Following announcements, John Van Horn led the closing song on page 62, and T.J. Funderburk dismissed the class with prayer.


    Calhoun County Nursing Home

    Calhoun City, Mississippi

    December 9, 1995

    A special Sacred Harp singing at Calhoun County Nursing Home was called to order by Robert Earl Alexander leading songs on page 143 and 159. Rev. Alexander then called the following leaders: Hugh Bill McGuire, 273, 274t; Charles Porter, 155, 137; W. M. Allen, 490; T.J. Funderburk, 61, 75; Anne Steel, 67, 48t, 318; Cleo Hawkins, 73t, 53; Bob Cook, 46, J.L. White edition (W)527 (Lady Touch Thy Harp Again); Joe Cobb, 28b, 38b; George Easley, 313, 64; Warren Steel, 288, 36b; Linda Funderburk, 85, 373; Mary Chrestman, 129, 45t; Mark Tew, 68b, W517 (Not Made With Hands); Sue Bryant, W519 (Land of Beulah); Wilma Mitchell, 108t, 63, 147t; W.M. Allen, W494 (Don't Grieve Your Mother); John Van Horn, W511 (Willie), 224; Robert Earl Alexander, Christian Harmony 137 (Antioch). Following announcements, Hugh Bill McGuire led the closing song on page 223, and Robert Earl Alexander dismissed the class with prayer.

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