Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1881-02-23
Y. NJ. G.. A. WORK,
Proceedings OF the Third Annual Con.
vention Of the YouDs Mems
Cbristtau Associations
OF East TenuQsse0


PROCEEDINGS ON SATURDAY.
The devotional exercises were con.
Quoted Dy Rev. c. A. Duncan, of
Jonesboro'.
I notice the omission by the printer
of the names Of the following dele
gates:
Maryville-J. D. F. Anderson, ID,
Crumley. J. w. Culton, FL. Golf and
d. A. Heron.
The following delegates are present
besides those mentioned yesterday:
knoxville-Rev. j. H. Mcdonald
and J. B. CloiwOrthy.
Tusculum-J. f. Jones.
Mr.. J. W. Hughes had to return to
Knoxville yesterday, and Mr.. J. D.
GRUMPY is acting secretary.
Associations in small towns; their
Importance and how best conducted"
Dr: +. Grlnneii, Of Maryville, had
written an essay on this subject. This
essay was read by J. d l. Anderson.
Ihese associations have q work
Whicn no other organization can per
form. Young men should assist each
other. Use the best literature. All
members should have work, and work
in harmony.
ID. b. Wright: Ought to speak to
every student. Urge them to join the
association.
Several delegates spoke on this sub
ject.
"A promise meeting was conducted
by Rev. - Mcdonald, of Knoxville.
PROMISES are soiaces to the soul. Many
scripture promises were read. I. was
an interesting and reviving meeting.
Mr.. J. Il. C0wan presented the
claims of The Waterman. II is pe>
riodieal published for Y. NJ. c. A.
what are the associations doiL g,
and what can they do to interest
young men in our institutions Of learn
ing % This theme was assigned to
Prof. J. K. Bruner, Hiawassee. He
came to Greeneviile, was unwell. He
wrote an essay. He sent a letter re-
GREETING his inability to attend. Mr..
w. f. Robertson read Prof. Burners
essay. 1t was an excellent produc,
ton.
Mr.. RayI: All the colleges should
have associations. Salvation of souls
AS vi tuS hfS ncSt pOTidQCo.
1.-The value of devotional NEE tlngs
for young men, and how best to con-
duct them:" Rev. r. w. Kite, of Tus.
culum.
Every person is devoted to some
thing. We should gather young men
into our associations. It strengthens
our love and faith to me-. t with young
men. 1t kindles enthusiasm in our
hearts; shoold have the presence and
Influence of the Holy Spirit. Mem hers
should be active. Prayer is the golden
key.
Rev. c. A. Duncan: Devotional
meetings train young men to pray.
J. e. Deacon: Gods house is o place
Of prayer: Prayer more import All
than preaching.
J. A. Ray: We should go to God al
friend. He can give us all we need
Then there Was very interesting
service OF song and prayer.
EVENING.
Devotional services were conducted
by j. E. Duncan, Athens.
A very interesting paper on "Rela-
ton of the district committee to Ioca
associations, and tneir work in places
having DO organizations" was read By
Mr.. J. 81. Cowap. Hold local confer,
ences. Invite ministers. Advertise
freely. Have a question drawer
Divide the district-One man fer eaci
county. Press upon men Of he towns
the necessity of associations; they i'm
prove socially, mentally and spirit
uaily. Much is to be done. DEPEND
upon God: He is mighty to save.
Rev. J. e. Mcdonald: Much goot
might be done at commencemente.
What are the associations doins
and what can they do for commerce.
travelers?" This topic was assigned
to Mr.. BlantoD. He being unable t
attend. Mr.. J. Fl. Elliott opened tn,
discussion. Nearly TWO hundred thou
sand men are travelling on our railroads
Y. M. g. A. can reacn them. A com
mercial traveller if CHRISTIAN woulC
be quite useful.
Mr.. George Andes, a commercis
| traveller, being called, said: I feel the
necessity of something beiug done fO
them. Many of them respect religion
They could be readily reached by th.
| Y. M. G. A. Kindness is very power
full.
Swsetwatsr was unanimously sc
lected as the place for the meeting 0
the convention in Feb. 1882.
The query box WAS an importau
feature OF the work. Many querie
were propounded. Mr.. Rsyl CAV,
bgief yet practical answers to them. :.
The committee on resolutions re
ported through Mr.. CoWan. Gas W
have not copy we trust the secre t st.
will have these resolutions published
They recommended the formation O
Bible classes; reading 1.-THE Watch
man." returned thanks to the associa
ton and citizens of Tusculum, to to
ladies, the choir, Mr.. Elliott, ant
others.
Ravs. Issac Emory, Knoxville; c
A. Duncan, Jonesboro'; I. d. Steele
- Hooke, B. f. Patton, Greenevitle
and other distinguished persons hav'
attended the meeting.
SUNDAY.
$50 a. m.-Cousecration meeting
conducted by J. 81. Cowan.
IL m.-Sermou by Rev. &c. Dun,
can. Theme, "Filled with the Spirit
8. p. m.-Fare we'll meeting. Rev. r
W. Kite presiding. The incident.
were very touching.
ito 5 p. M Gospel meeting, led b,
J 81. Cowau.
TIP. m.-Seamon by Rev. - Nc
D Dnald, THE pearl OF great price"
Much interest is NANTES ted.
PHILo.
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