Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-20

Proceedings Of the Third An.
nuaI Convention of the Young
Mems Christian AassOcia-
tiOn of East Te1-

Mems Christian Aassocia-
tiOn of East Tea-
Furnished by Special Reporter of the Chroni-
Gle.
The welcome meeting of the Y. Nj. .
G.. A. Convention was held in the
college chapel, at TuscuIum, on Thurs
day nj ght, February u, 1881.
After singing Only Waiting" the
Rev. J. A. Thonas offered prayer.
Rufus w. Kite. Pres dent of Y. NJ.
G. A, ruscuIum, delivered the address
of weic ma in behalf of the ass0cia-
ton. R-v. w. S. Dosk, president of
Gfeeneville aud Tusculum College,
welcomed the members of the conven-
tion in behalf OF tue faculty and stu
dents of the coilege, the churches and
cltIZens Of the vicinity.
Addresses in resnonse were delivered
by james Il, Cowan and ]. A. Rayl,
Knoxville; Rev. J. A. Thomas. H.
wassee; II. Z. Walker, Eee,water,
and by Rev. J. B. Potter, of Knox
willie, as represent tive of the minis.
try.
The meeting was very pleasant. We
are anticipating a great aud glorious
work. hoping that christian workers
will be encouraged, and that much
and lasting good will be done in the
name of the Master.
PROCEEDINGS ON FRIDAY.
Devotional exercises conducted by
j. II. Elliot, Nashville.
Convention called to order by J. II.
C0Wan.
Prayer By Mr.. J. A. Rsyl, OF Knox.
vile.
Mr.. Co van addressed the conven-
ton. Prayer, preparation and per-
sonal effort required.
On mctto Porter, Deacon, Heron
and Cole were appointed a commit ee
on organic 4tioD. sd
Mr.. J. W. Hughes was ele ed tenn
poIary secretary.
Tue commi tee on orgaDiz alton re-
ported that it would recommend r w
Kite for president, IL. K. Walker,
Vics-presideut J. w. Hughes, Sec
letary.
The report was adopted.
Mr.. C0wan appointed Messrs. Cal
laWay and Heron to conduct the pres
ident 10 the chair.
On retiring, Mr.. Cowan said he
hoped that tne spirit manifested at
NJ .ryvil!e would continue, and that
much good wonid be u0complishe
The report of the executive COM
mittee was read by Mr.. Rsyl. He
hoped that more might be done and
greater results ot tanned in The future
The reQor,s of delegates from the
several associations indicated that
mOEe al was now manifest led than
heretofore.
Lit ers from Messrs. Wishard, Cree
and B!ant)n were read. These gen-
tlemen were sorry that they could net
attend the convention.
Mr. J. E. Deacon, of WesIeyn Uni
verslty, Athens, read q paper OH Glow
t. reach aud Interest she unc1nveIt II. "
1t req aired systematic fort. Spr cai
persons should be selec,ed f"r speciai
work. Tue t!me aud plan of laboring
SHOULD be COnsidered. LIT the Bible
be the text b )Uk-the workers con
t n.
MIR R.yl related tuching Incl
deat Illustrating the Impolt4nce OF
consist -ncy of cnsracter.
Mr.. Eiliott said We must seek the
uncnpv6rted. 1uvite earnestly.
Mr. Cowau: The mueic should be
gOeu. Topics should be we'll arranged,
aud assigned before the meeting.
Several other delegates spoke on this
suffice.
J. II. Elliott, of Nashville, offarsi
his views on "Secnlar Agencies; heir
impOittuc9 and how beet conduct q. >
Every association should have re ad>
iog r ON and library; give instruction
OF some science; arrange for excuT-
slons; furnish refreshments; nave
pleasant talks.
The following delegates are present:
Athens, Wesleyan Universit; ;-J. E,
DracOn.
HIwassee, college - Rev. J. A.
Thomas, J. 8 Galloway.
Knoxville, cts-Rev. J. B. Porter,
J. A r 'yl. j A Potter, j. {. Harris,
f. Marshall.
Knoxville. University of Tenn j.
II. Cowsn, T w. Glasa, s. y. Dcug-
las, D. A, Harmon, J.sW. Hughes, E
J. WniEe. ID. B. Wright.
Sweetwater. toaL-H. K. Walker,
/ W. + ROoelt ,on.
Tuscuium. co'lege-C. r. Armen-
trou j. NJ Bailey. w. q. Burguer, A.
J C"'le, R. B. c llier, J. r. Gaes, T..
| w Kite, w. 4. Pat en.
Nashville-J. II FL lot.
EVENING.
Convention met at LAO. Devotional
services were conducted by R5V. J, a.
Thomas, Riwassee.
Spec al com INIT ees were appointed
Mr.. J. A. Rayi delivered al excel
lent practical address on "The B bic
in Association Work." Prayer, praise
and comfort.
Many delegates presented views on
this topic.
Mir. A. B Bizby had written paper
on The theme: "BIbIe class for
| Young Men-How organized and co.,
| ducted." This paper was read before
| the convention.
Mr.. Eirio was called t. the stand.
He answered great number of ques-
| ton.
NIGHT SESSION.
Devotional services were conducted
by J. II. Elliott.
The following themes were investj-
gated: "Relation OF the Y. M. G.. *
t. the church." Rev. w. S. Doak;
"The s ale Work." ]. H. Elliott;
Tue Di trict WORK" J. II. CowaD;
IL 'cal Work." J. A R.yl,
RevR. I-asc Emt ~, L. A. Duncan
] and of hef IA 3de spjruoi 90IireSSes.