The Morning herald., 1876-06-24
THE z. M. O. A. CONFERENCE.
Proceedings Yesterday.

Au0 NOulcIcuCt uuucr C00 auspices OF Cno
Y. M. G. A. convened yesterday morning,
in the Asebury M. E. Church, aud was
organized by electiDg J.V. L. Graham of
Baltimore, Chairman, and Henry E .Heisler,
Secretary. A business committee of three,
to arrange the business of the Convention,
and have charge of the devotional meetings,
was appointed, consisting of H. P. Adams
of Baltimore, Thomas NcCorkle, Jr. and
L. P Rowland of Philadelphia. The topic,
"The distinctive purpose and work of the
Young Mens' Christian Association" was
discussed. H. P. Adams, W. L. W. Sea-
brook of Westminster, Md, DR.. James Hogg
of and j. V. L. Graham spoke in the dis
cussion.
They said that the greatest object of as
sociations is the conversion of souls. Those
who are not christians read those who are,
and it is consequently very important for
them to be worthy examples. Christians
should empty self out, and so give God
opportunity to do his own work with them.
Denoninational differences are sunk in as
sociations. The object of the Y. NJ. C. A.
is not only to hold meetings, but for mem
bers to carry the word of Jesus wherever
they 60. Whom young men.are mentioned
as in conniction with Young Mems Chris
tian Association, not only young men are
meant, but middle aged and possibly still
older men, those who are young in energy.
The association should always fill second
sry place to the church, yet 1t is one of the
greatest instrumentalitie that the church of
Christ has. The Church, also, helps the
association. The work of associations is to
do what is not being done elsewhere.
Work should not be done that the Church
should do. After souls have been convert
ed TO Jesus, they should unite with some
church. Conference adjourned about IL
o'clock, with benedictlon by Rev. Geo, R.
Kramer. Conference continued its session
in the afternoon at Union M. e. Church.
The devotional exercises were conducted by
NJ. D. Jewelson. The topic, "The unde-
veloped power of the Church of Christ"
was discussed, the following gentlemen
taking part d. P. Adams. W. L. w.
Seabroak, W. D. Jewelson, DR.. James
Hogg, and T. R. Cree. Adjourned, with
benediction by Rev. T. E. Martiadale.
A meeting was held In the First Presby-
terian Church, in the evening. The topic
discussed, was Neighberhood and Open Air
Meetings. Isaac H. Shearman, H. P.
Adams and others spoke on the first part of
the topic.
LIP. Rowland, of Philadelphia. addressed
the meeting on Open Air Meetings. He
said they should be centrally located. The
time of the meeting should be such as to
preface an indoor service.
The congregation should be near the
speaker, who should speak sufficiently loud,
to be plainly heard. There should be love
in the hearts of the speaker. They should
stop when they get through. Bring the
Bible into notice, and hold up,the Church. Re-
marks weremade on this topic by W seabrok
Tbos. McCorkle, Jr., DR.. James Hogg and
T. R. Cree. Women should assist in the
meetings. They should begin on time and
should be followed by personal work. The
meeting closed with the benediction by DR..
j. NJ. P. Otis.
The Religious Convention under the aus
ptces of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, will continue its meetings as fol-
lows:
Saturday morning, June oath, 10 o'clock
The convention will continue its sessions at
Second Baptist Church Lecture Room.
Saturday afternoon, 3 o'clock. Discus.
sions Of topics at Delaware Avenue Baptist
Church Lecture Room.
Saturday evening, s o'clock. A large
and spirited meeting, with able addresses
by earnest workers, at st. Paups M. E.
Church.
Sunday morning, June 25th. Prayer
Meeting in the rooms of the Y. M. G. A.,
No. S37 Market street, at 8 o'clock, to con.
tinue one hour.
Sunday morning 1880 O'Clock. Platform
services will be held by the visiting brethren
at Grace NJ E. Church, Second Baptist
| Church, Madeley M. E. Church, Elm St
Baptist Church, and Scott NJ. E. Church
These services promises to be very inter-
esting.
Sunday afternoon, o'clock. A Young
Mems Meeting will be held in the Hanover
Presbyterian Church. The addresses ani
exercises will be specially for the benefit .
young men, who are most earnestly an(
cordially invited to be present. Citizen
generally are also invited to attend, as tn
meeting will be highly interesting to all.
Sunday evening, 8 o'clock. A Grant
Farewell Meeting, at West Presbyterian
Church, devoted to praise and prayer, will
able addresses by the visiting brethren.
The following topics will be discussed 3
the different meetings:
First.-Personal efforts for souls; its i'm
portance and blessedness.
Second.-The distinctive purposes ant
work of the Young Mems Christian Asso
citation.
Third.-The developed power of tn
Church of Christ.
Fourth.-How can we better study ant
use the Bible in Christian work9
} Fifth.-Prayer, Praise, and Promis
J Meetings. How best conducted?
| Sixth.-Neighborhood and Cottage Meet
ings, and Open Air exercises.
SeAenth.-How can Women render tn
most efficient aid to our Associations
Eighth. Work.
Let every christian pray for success.
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Il Minor Locals.
Next "Wednesday evening the commence
ment exercises for the Girls Department Q
No. 1 Public School, will trke place at tn
Opera House, and on Thursday evening fol
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