New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-05-27
CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS.
THE INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION AT
RICHMOND.


SINCE THE wAR-coRDIAL RECEPTION OF THE
LARGE NUMBER OF pELEGATEs-JUDGK GUILDS
ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
fBY TELEGRAPH yRox A STAFF coRREsroNDxr OF
rHK TRIBuSE.l
RICHMOND, May 26.-Richmond is astir with
enthusiasm over the International Convention Of Young
Mems Christian Associations Of the United States and
Brsh Provinces which began its session In this city to-
day All Of the Protestant congregations, and the cit
Gems generally unite giving the visitors from abroad
reception cordial and hospitabe elicit from their
guests expressions OF surprise and delight which seem
almost extravagant. Every house is thrown open Tor
entertainment, and indeed the preparations in
this respect extensive that although an
unusually large number Of delegates is in attendance,
twice as many could have been easily accommodated
The meeting Is deemed of special interest because
ts the first held in the South since the and of special
importance because Of the vital topics to be discussed
list Of which has already been printed in THE TRIBUNE
It thought that meeting in a Southern city would
revive the interest association work throughout the
South That this hope well founded proved by the
organization of associations and great acces-
sions TO old this section during the year
brought close, while misgvings any to therecep-
ton TO be expected in Richmond have been entirely diss
pated by the scenes Of to-day and tonight
The exercises Of welcome took place in the follow
ing order, Mr.. J. Taylor Ellison, President Of the
Richmond Association, presiding aud introducing the
speakers:
the Rev c. c. Biting, DID reading of Scripture by the
Rev. J. c. Granbery, DID; original Welcome Hymn.
Judge Robert Oud. behalf of the Richmond Assoc-
alton responses by the newly elected President OF the
Convention the Hon Joseph fardie of Alabama; hymn
the Rev. Joshua Peterkin. DID.
OF these the interesting feature the
address OF welcome Judge Robert Ould who spoke as
follows:
ADDRESS OF WELCOME BY JUDGE oUID.
CHRISTIAN MEN OF THIS NORTH AMERICAN CONTINENT:
Welcome to Virginia and her capitol Soldiers OF the
Grand Army Of the Captain OF salvation, all hail
Some OF You from regions where even now Winter
relax It's grasp, regions where nature
seems even yet to he listening in yan for the Of
ec you took yourdeartu~o burst under southern
SIX mo 1c teeminS lie ai Joy OF summer; ana nus
n the way of blessed Cn4stan WORK. 10 minsle your
greetings here m the very L.a. oil ne hospiiDe Wei
speaking only my ef eu,. rs believe for my
people hesitate lot 10 declare ia' - 70 matters eiv,
political. national it is nnIH@ci j whether we or yVa
a. n Christ s,is, and acEnowcdge Ills supremacy
a. Lora u all know test OF Christian fellow
ship Gna confidence PVT lao other upon any man ad
sny sircrle .ad CONSCIENTIOUS aeon in any civil or
pTeanrc 81 III and 5e Nm mol hold in Oe eSn meg scon
s aSp daaS a n e s6T out Sf'c' cr bery
and pun you os me P 10 .W 4Te Mace bv sub
TspoT say n NH 5 S an o Doubtless there we're
great diferenc in National AID party sentiment among
Che Par hIaRs and Modes MesCpOtamldns and Phrygians
assemble az Pentecost but tile Holy Ghost paid
no respect % SUCH but fell upon all. God grant that
ike blessing may fan upon this Convention. In the
prosecution OF the high work have in hand we are al
legal and all rebel once loa TO the great mead OF the
Church and rebels against the Prince O1 te power Oh ne
ar and blessed be cod, We have the certain ana glo
rOus consolation, always sure in other conflicts
that wherever our battle fought upon
the rghtfIl territory Of our King and Master-err1ofy
doubly HIS formed IN the pesinIiHS ny tne Hod VI s
power and again redeemed by His precious blood: GO
topics discussion that viii probably arise but
cannot refrain from mcniOnlnS one OF Two whose I'M
H.
OF atfscE by more an one Interest and With argument
whose spcciOusless has msed not few. refer TO the
Observance Oi the sabbath n our cues ana 10 WIS anu
10 the effort made to drive the Bible
from our schools. l know tnat both of these
subjects are delicate ana possibly tn tS+ are arc
said OF every Vial question 1t n b is not
with everybody or every shce OF olhloi; eise ~ m
be mnOmer 70 cal tLeir lie battle LAe saboast 10
penalties both directions The nation Which dsreaIds
1t caunot prosper; nay cannot I'VE: Whe anu NO
State can justly 6nd the n4yLuai eo@clence can
which tOu n the welfare OF society The principle LIS
clear enough and the difficulty lies only III determining
che snns mind Si Of Pe epan led by the
God. and peryaded by the charity wen nJolce.n
IN e the T4 l o e RI Bile 'fg from schools
zen OF 70 o ana VIM artcuate utteances should
be kept youthful mind III The course Of It's tul-
arr to be studied and pOndei ed ~ ertan tAe duty ana
destiny Of man Is beyond any honest IN
nlSnt DC halSG az pSsci lions Of our land and OF
fle Law members OF which they are chiefly composed
II therein the cause of yOar Master Is put 70
nny neril On your return TO your homes convert
y0r thousand association halls into rs many armories
ana camps wherein Will be f9sAehe1 ana poIlsAeu ny
weapons your warfare, ana WAere your !Vslos VI
gather 10 lu"k shields together against ne threat
enng hosts OF unbelief and may H. IN whose Sadse
Ieavinr these themes do not how can more APP
rrop eSnsga s tA mean Of @s S5Fh American cont
nenf welcome to Virginia and her capital Soldier "
the grand army OF the captain OF our saNaIoh al man
Judge OuId il an eloquent and impressive speaker ana
his address enthusiastically received Inc response
IN behalf OF the Convention made by President
Hardin He returned thanks FOR The cordial hospitality
manifested BY the people OF Richmond and for the eio
ouent words in which formal welcome had been e1-
tended such hospitality he said, has no nome 80 III"
ting as Virginia heart, and must lind its best expression
from Christian lips These compliments were received
not As testimonial OF regard TO the members OF the
Convention, but an Offering IaId al the leo' IA
our common Lord and Master. He referred ap-
propriately TO the great gathering, the tasteiui
decorator OF tie church. the notices displayed on INC
walls and 10 other pleasing circumstances noHu"i'
rpon these ceremonies but said they al ten 'f Same
Htory-Uuty that blessed unity which mas us origin IL
no earthly source the unity OF DeheNers III D"-''
"a soldiers of Christ These things uld nerve us 10
,e zaal Cor hattie and fresh conquests. He besought
che rayers of Gods people that this Convention Shou
have Gods blessing in its great Work OF Saving 'ne
souls OF the young men OF Ameflea INC yos
men who are the hope OF INC l''nu- oo
and eemented together bg the love OF OHris'
Iesns m influence should forth throughout the "ord'
and be A enduring eternity ITSELF Aiter ING ceie
MES at tie church, the visitors were enlertncu "
COLLATION. and other festivities at Association HAM, anu
several hours were spent by the delegates IN becoming
ACQUAINTED with each other and theT hos's' AuoHe '
members of the Convention are several coioroa nen'
who have been comfortably provided ior anu
lnaal