Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1878-11-15
Young Mems Christian Associations.

Last Sunday evening the meeting was
conducted by Mr.. Geo. M. Harrison, who,
after reading the 10Th chapter of Luke,
made some edifying remarks. Messrs.
Leonidas Poyntz and A. F. Robertson also
spoke impressively upon the chapter under
consideration.
Capt. I'll. l.. Hoover said there was a
subject almost personal to the members
of the Association, which he wished to
talk about.-lt had been told to him that
some persons would not attend these meet
ings because there were unworthy men,
bers in the organization, who undertook
to expound scripture and guide and direct
others. Mr.. Hoover did not know the
names of those who thus criticised the AS
ISOLATION. nor did he know to whom refer
ence was had. He mentioned the subject
because he thought such remarks would
come to the ears of members, and he did
not wish the Association to be discouraged
by them. He felt sure that he spoke the
sentiments of all when he asserted that II
men waited to feel worthy to speak to
their fellow men upon their souls saliva
ton in these meetings, no man wonld ever
rise to his feet upon that floor. The criti-
cisms would apply as well to the churches,
as the Association was made up of mem
bers of the different churches, and If man
was in good standing in his church he
could not be denied admission into this
body. There was no court to arraign and
try unworthy members, and as long as
their churches kept them OH their rolls the
Association must. While the speaker in
his heart bore these fault.fnders no ill
will, certain it was their criticisms were
not made in a Christian spirit, as they had
not needed the Scripture injunction
Judge not, lest ye be Judged Mr..
Hoover went on al some length to speak
with much feeling and in the kindest
spirit on the subject, and so handled his
theme as to make the members Of the AS
ISOLATION feel that it was we'll it had been
introduced.
Mr.. Henry D. Peck, following, explain
ed that the membership of the ASsocla
ton was not confined to church members.
they being classed under the head of the
active and Office bearing membership,
while any man OF good moral character,
who applied and was elected by the Direc-
tory, could become an associate member.
He said that whatever hard things might
be said of the Association it coulu not be
said that it was run in the interest or for
the advantage of any person or persons,
but it had been their aim and constant en-
de .vor to work for the sake of their Mas
ter and for the good Of their fellow men.
Next Tuesday night the Association
will celebrate it, 9Th anniversary by special
services in their hall; speeches are expec-
ted from several gentlemen pro nent in
the Association work and an interesting
and edifying occasion is anticipated. The
public, including the ladies, are cordially
invited to attend and it IS enjoined upon all
the membership, both active ami associate
to come out and show their interest in the
work which has met with such marked
announcement and success in this COM
munity.
Mai. J. W. Newton will lead the meet
ing next Sunday evening at o'clock, the
lesson being the Goth chapter of Luke.
There was full attendance at the devo
tional meeting of the GreenviIle Associa-
ton Sunday evening, Mr.. Dolin P. Trib-
bett led the meeting and read the 9th
chapter of Matthew. Prayers were offered
by Messrs. R. S. Heller and J. w. Alma
rode. Gen. Lilley who is sojourning in the
neighborhood was present and favored the
meeting with some instructive comments
on the chapter. Remarks were also made
by Messrs. Heller and Christian.
This week, Nov. 10-16, being appoint
ed by the International Association as a
week of prayer for young men, is being OBJ
served by this Association in holding pray
| er meetings in their rooms and at differ
ent points in the neighborhood every
night. Meeting at Mint Spring tonight
| at 81 'clock-J. NJ. Lambert and w. G..
| Abney, leaders.
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