Minutes of Sacred Harp Singings

The annual County Line Sacred Harp singing was held at County Line Primitive Baptist Church, Cut and Shoot, Texas, on Saturday before the third Sunday in January. Evelyn Lamb called the class to order by leading 47t and 49t. The morning prayer was offered by Alan Byrd.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Evelyn Lamb; Vice Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Charity Vaughn.

Leaders: Crystal Meadows 34b, 45t; Charity Vaughn 56b, 448b; Robert Vaughn 72 (CB), 507b (CB); Carole Watts 559 (CB), 207 (CB); Evelyn Lamb 503, 501; Crystal Meadows 38t (CB), 558 (CB); Charity Vaughn 133 (CB), 166; Chris Nicholson 73b (CB), 162 (CB).

RECESS

Evelyn Lamb led 87 to bring the class back to order. Leaders: Robert Vaughn 35 (CB), 355 (CB); Carole Watts 511b (CB), 511t (CB); Evelyn Lamb 171, 36b; Crystal Meadows 105, 99; Charity Vaughn 442t (CB), 535; Chris Nicholson 175 (CB), 283t (CB); Leon Ballinger 490, 424.

LUNCH

The afternoon session was brought to order by Evelyn Lamb leading 48t. Leaders: Alan Byrd and Evelyn Lamb 457; Barbara Smith 384, 40; Emma Smith 481; Robert Vaughn 67, 47b; Evelyn Lamb 36t; Crystal Meadows 400, 276; Charity Vaughn 270, 207; Chris Nicholson 282, 168; Leon Ballinger 268, 269; Barbara Smith 210, 472; Emma Smith 571 (CB).

RECESS

Evelyn Lamb called the class to order by leading 34t. Leaders: Crystal Meadows 565; Robert Vaughn 154; Chris Nicholson 63; Leon Ballinger 120; Barbara Smith 112; Emma Smith 300.

Alan Byrd and Evelyn Lamb led 85 as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Alan Byrd, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Evelyn Lamb; Vice Chairman—Robert Vaughn; Secretary—Charity Vaughn