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which he had been accustomed, and spoke
with some earnestness upon the conditions Of
success in the monthly association meetings.
This topic being now declared open for dis
cussion, remarks were made by Mr.. Benedict
of Rochester, N. Y Mr.. Benedict thought
routine was the great ensues of life In those
meetings. He would be glad to have gentle
men represent the most successful associations
present the, most minutest details of the ele-
ments of their success, tnat he and others
might have definite plan to bear away from
this convention. He himself made some very
practical suggestions, among them the need of
the best men of the association for leaders.
Mr.. Ramsdel of Washington, D. c., follow
ed. His association got along with as little
hamperings by rules and rulings as posi-
bfe. He presented his views very pointedly.
Mr.. O. B. Knight of worcester, Mass, ex-
planned briefly the course pursued in the city
which he represented. The presiding officer
should have a good knowledge Of parliamenta-
ry usages.
Mr. G. e. Bolton of cleveland next spoke.
He explained some plans that had been tried
in his city and failed, and also how a circle
properly conducted had been the means of
leading to good state of interest and eficien-
cy in these meetings, which with his associa-
ton were held weekly instead of monthly.
Mr.. l.. Sheaff of Cincinnati spoke for his as
ISOLATION. He spoke of quite variety Of plans
that were used by his association to win young
men to the cause of Christ through the social
meetings. W Sg al8 4
Mr.. Robert r. McBurney of New York City,
| spoke in detail in respect to plans pursued in
his associations. The monthly meetings are
made in a large sense social, singing being of
ten interspersed, and that of lively character.
He spoke of the plans made use of in both bus
ness and social meetings, and was very inter-
esting. 1te
The discussion here was brought to close,
| when singing followed, Brother Miller leading,
t- ei- Dare to do right.
HI. Thane Miller, chairman of the special
committee to whom was referred the report of
the standing executive committee, then intro
| duced the secretary of the special committee
to read the result Of their deliberations. We
give this report in full, as follows:
The Committee to whom was referred the
Executive Committee Report and the recon-
mendations and suggestions contained therein,
report the following resolutions as embracing
their conclusions upon the matters toswhich
they relate. sa sfn- AttsI 9i0a W
| As to the location OF the Executive Commit
tee, your g ,mmittee recommends the adop-
ton OF the following resolutions: III
First, That the Executive Committee be local ed
for the three years next ensuing at the city of New
York, and to consist Of seven members, and that
Second, That the committee be composed OF the
following persons, ' 2. Cephas Brainard Frank w
Burney; james Stokes; William \. Lee; Morris K
Third, That the Executive Committee announces
in their first circular to the corresponding members
the time and place of their stated meetings and
4 urge their attendance as members Of the same.
4 In regard to State Conventions -e44
ResoIved, First, That this Convention adopts the
| enunciatlons contained in the report of the Execu
tive Committee In reference to State and Distric
Conventions, and directs the Executive Committee
and corresponding members IN all cases where the
Is possible call such conventions after con.
terence with local committees and prominent CHRIS
tian men. Second, That at such conventions the
number of Delegates from associations shonld be I'M
l. limited and churches located in towns where asso-
Citations are not established should be invited e
send delegates to sit as corresponding members.
ResotUcd, That the Convention discuss in commit.
tee OF the whole, the question of the Importance Of
State Conventions and the mode in which they NAV
be made most useful and practical, and
The committee recommend that the idscussio. b.
opened by Mr. > Il; Cheeyer of Cincinnati, and Mr.
j. 3. Nc lean OF Halifax.
Resolved, That this Convention reafirms the res.
olutions adopted at the Detroit Convention ON the
qualifications for active membership In the associa-
TONS ana also me resolution OF instructions both
and requests those whose views are not IN accord.
ance Herewith resign the positions they hold IN
II Resotred, That the Executive Committee Issue /,
circular 70 all the associations on this contInent and
70 tlpse 70 other lands with which they are in CORES
LOrd's-day in November as day Of PRAYER tor tax
blessing Of Almighty God upon the work Of thest
associations throughout the world. i7ksf III
Rsso1ced, That the Executive Committee be IN
structed to urge In the name OF the Conventontapof
the Hon: Richard 9. Mccormick the importance ?
Christian Association Of America now IN course o
preparation by him.; during the current wear and
that they render TO him in the convention such as
sistance as may be In their power. VI +. IS +
While freely recognizing the value Of the HYMN
Books published BY prominent aborers IN Associa
ton work yet from the frequent and earnest de
mands for book containing o greater variety d
Hymns adopted for use in Convention and ofhel
pubic meetings Of the Associations, and
whereas. NJ Mm H DSa1s l hss gso 1ssse {
dicated, the entire profits from the saeQf winch are
at his request to be employed by the Executive Com
mittee in the prosecution Of the work committed t
them by this Convention, therefore
Res0tued, That the Executive Committee be in
structed to publish the same ii upon its completion
the com piiation meets their approval, and that nc
Resoaped secStise We Committee be an.
thor5ssd 60 continue the publication OF the Perodi-
bers Of 80 octave pages each, at the subscription
price, of 81 per year, provided there is guaranteed
to them list OF not less than 5000 subscribers and
that the Associations be urged by this Convention,
to secure as many Subscribers as possible. q
Res0tued, That the Executive Committee BIO in
structed to continue the employment OF Mr. Robert
Weidensall, az travelling agent, under the resolu-
tons adopted at the Detroit Convention, which are
Resosved, That the Executive Committee be aull
thorized to employ person to act as its Secretary
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