Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1881-05-03
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The GOnfersneeo Of the Young Mems Chris.
tian Association, which has Just closed its
session here, was a religious meeting of unu~
saal interest and profit to the christian pso-
pie Of this community.
Pursuant TO an announcement previously
made in the newspapers, there was . gather,
Tag of young men representing different
Assoeiations in Maryland and West Virginia
On Friday afternoon. April 29th, and were
taksn charge Of by the members of the
GharIesteWn Association.
The first public meeting was held ut 8 P.
NJ, in the Baptist Church, whore an address
of welcome was read by the President of the
local Association. The Rev. T. b. Shepherd
welcomed the delegates or behalf of the
churches and people, after which several
stirring addresses were made in response by
some OF the visiting brethren. A permanent
organization was effected, and W. L. W. Sea-
brook, of Westminster, Nd, elected Presi-
don't. i
The object Of the assembling of the con-
ference was to strengthen and encourage the
young msn of the Charlestown Association,
and to instruct them in the best methods of
carrying on Y. NJ. @. A. work.
On Saturday the business meetings of the
COME renee were held morning afternoon and
night in the Methodist Church. at these
meetings many interesting and important
topics, calculated to bring cut all the details
of the work, were earnestly and eloquently
discussed. The exercises on Sunday morn>
ing were begun by a very solemn aud ina
pressivs meeting, for prayer and personal
conservation at 8 o'clock in the Presbyterian
Church. After this meeting, which those
whs were present will have occasion long to
remember, the delegates dispersed for visita>
tions to the various Sunday Schools of the
town. At IL A. NJ, at the request of the
pastor, a platform service was hold by some
OF che young men in the Baptist Church. A
meeting was announced for Sunday afternoon,
TO be held at 3 P. NJ. in the Presbyterian
Church for the young men especially. Sew
erAl most earnest and touching appeals wore
made to the young non to forsake their sins
and seek the Savior while he might be found.
The singing, which was. very spirited and
fue, was . particularly attractive feature
about this meeting.
There was q large assemblage in tho
Methodist Church at u P. NJ, when the
farewell msetipg of the Conference was hold.
Tbs exercises were varied aud interesting.
Among ether things a Praise and Promise
Meeting was introduced, and the services
closed By a strong gospel appeal to the i'm
penitent. Before the ben cdietion was pro-
nounced. the members eff the Conference
Joined hands in a circle and sang tho part
ing hymn, "Blest be the Tie that Binds"
Among other delegates from a distance
present, was Mr. E. W. Watkins, who rep>
resented the International Executive Com,
mittss Of the United States and British
Provinces, and gave great assistance and adj
vice daring the sessions of the Conference.
A very excellent impression was made
upon the community by tho meetings, and
the pleasantest memories will linger long in
the minds OF our people of the genial warm
hearted young men WHO came to de- then
good.