The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-04-27
STATE CONVENTION OF THE YOUNG
MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.

This body convened IN C0lumDla on
the 18th inst, in the Baptist Church, and
organized temporarily by electing Mr..
A. J. Dodamead Chairman and Messrs.
w. S. P. Bryan and ]. S. Dayant Secre-
taries. The object of the Convention
was stated to be the organization and in
struction of new associations and the
creation of an interest in religion among
young men. About fifty delegates were
present, and the Convention adjourned
until the next morning.
An open air meeting was held in the
afternoon, and addresses made by Messrs.
John Rothwell, H. ChisOlm and A. ].
Dodamead. In the evening devotional
meeting was held, and interesting ad-
dresses made by Messrs. c. E. Chichester,
G.. G. Brown, L. Broaddus and John
Rotbwell.
At 9 o'clock u IN. on the 10Th, bible
reading was conducted by Mr.. John Roth
we'll at the rooms of the Association. At
IL o'clock the Convention re-assembled,
and proceeded to its permanent organi-
zation by electing the following officers:
President, G. E. Chichester; Vice Presi-
dents, E. B. Murray, R. G. Oliver, c..
David, D. J. Winn, B. w. Edwards, T.
w. Stanland; Recording Secretaries, W..
S. P. Bryan, F. S. Dibble; Correspond
ing Secretary, j. Rothwell.
The topic of the Necessity and Ad-
vantages of Young Mems Christian AS
sociations" was opened by an address
from VIM. II. Lyles, Esq, and was dis.
cussed by Messrs. B. w. Edwards and
A. G. Byars. The topic, Proper work
for Associations in Country Towns" was
opened by Rev. G. E. Chichester, and
discussed by Messrs. Fl. T. Miller and
A. G.. Byars. Rev. II. T. Miller, the
blind preacher, won the hearts of the
members of the Convention by his charm
ing manners and splendid musical attain
ments, which were displayed at various
times during the session to the great de-
light of those present. A committee was
appointed to draft constitution and
designate the form of organization to
render the Convention permanent. The
body then adjourned until the next day.
In the afternoon there was large open
air meeting, and at night very interest
ing devotional meeting was held, at which
the large assembly were entertained by
addresses from Messrs. Walker, Moor
man, Stanland, Byars and Miller.
On Thursday morning the report the
committee on permanent organization
was received and adopted, and the fol-
lowing officers elected: President, Rev.
G. E. Chichester Vice Presidents, r.
B Murray Rev. y. J. Wynn and B. w.
Edwards; Secretaries, w. s. P. Bryan
and F. S. Dibble; corresponding secre-
tary, J. Rothwell; Executive Commit
tee, Mr.. John Rothwell, chairman; to-
gether with Messrs. "A. j. Dodamead, R.
6. Oliver, A. I. Smythe, G. David, ].
S. Davant, s. w. Stanland, F. S. Dib-
BILE, G. G. Brown, S. Thomas, Jr. and
Col. McIver.
Invitations were received for the place
Of next meeting from Winnsboro, Col
umbia, Sumter, Spartanburg and Green
vile, and after some discussion it was de-
cided in favor of the latter. The topic
"The requisite qualifications for presi-
dent of an association" was then opened
by DR.. Byers in a short address, after
which several delegates asked both him
and H. S. Miller questions relative to
the practical working of associations,
which were answered to the satisfaction
of all. "How best to conduct singing
in devotional meetings" elected some
happy remarks from the last named gen.
tleinan, who sang waiting and watch
ing for me" and other solos, which were
enjoyed by the large audience present.
The young peoples meeting in the after
noon was also addressed by these two
Christian workers, the church being
packed, and scores of people requesting
the prayers of Gods people, after which
the Women's Christian Association had a
religious service.
At s P. NJ. the association was called
to order. A vote of thanks was then ten
dered to the Baptist brethren, to the rail-
roads, and to the citizens.
And is the custom in farewell meetings,
the delegates then came forward and
formed a circle by joining hands in the
pulpit, down the stairs and in the aisles,
and singing "Blest be the tie that binds" I"
&c. 1t was a solemn and impressive
scene. After prayer by MIR. Miller, all
joined in repeating the Lords prayer.
The association was then declared ad
journed to meet in Greenville next year,
and the farewells of those delegates leav-
ing on night trains were said.
Addresses were then made by Drs.
Plumer, Girardeau and Byers. These
addresses were interspersed with hymns,
which were rendered with great effect.
At 10 o'clock the benediction was pro-
nounced in order that those who felt it
necessary might leave.
1t is to be hoped this meeting will ac-
complish much good, and that many as
sociations will be formed throughout the
State.