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ROANOKE, VA, Feb. 20, 1885.
The ninth annual convention Of the
Young Meas Christian Association Of
Virginia assembled in the Baptist
church in this city on Thursday eve
ming at 1880 O'Clock, and was called to
order by Mr.. @. A. Licklider on behalf
of the State Executive Committee.
Mr.. William +. Baker. president Of
the Roanoke Association, welcomed the
delegates in handsome address, which
was feelingly responded to by MIR. Il.
w. Watkins, Of New York, one of the
secretaries OF the international Com
mittee; II. M. Clarke, OF Richmond !;
Professor C. Armand Miller. Of Luray /;
and Mr.. Edward Dabmun, Of Norfolk.
Rev. W. G. Campbell read an able
paper on The Relation Of the Church
to the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tion," which was listened to with
marked attention by the audience.
There are delegates present from the
associations at Lynchburg, Luray. Nor
folk, Charlottesville, Roanoke, Rich
mond, Richmond Boys Branch and
Railroad Branch. Suffolk, HampGen-
Sidney College, Washington and Lee
University, University Of Virginia, and
Virginia Military Institute. Mr.. Il. w.
Watkins, one Of the secretaries of the
international Committee, and Mr.. D..
McConaughy. secretary Of the Phila-
delphia Association, also have seats in
the Convention.
The Convention reassembled this
morning at $50 o'clock and elected the
following officers President, c. X.
Willis, of Richmond; First Vice-Presi-
dent, W. +. Baker, ofRoanoke; Second
Vice President, w. Cummings, Of
Lynchburg; Third yice-president, Il.
T. Dabmun, of Norfolk ; Secretary, W.
w. Bias, of the Washington and Lee
University Assistant Secretary, j. X.
Spencer, Of the Virginia Military Insti-
tute.
The reports Of the Association were
very interesting, showing an increase Of
work and Of interest in the work,
much good having been accomplished
for young men and many souls saved.
The discussion Of the topics " Com
mercial Travellers Work." A" Young
Mems Meetings, "" international Com
mittee, " - Association Newspapers and
Bulletins" The Social, Intellectual,
Physical, and Spiritual Work Of the
Association" were very spirited and
pointed, and elected much information
and will be productive of much good
for the ensuing year.
Mr.. w. Cumming, Of Lynchburg.
read an excellent paper on Boys
Work, and opened the eyes of many
Of the delegates to the importance of
this branch Of the work.
The meeting this evening was one of
much interest, and was devoted to the
discussion of railroad work, with adj
dresses from Messrs. Il. w. Watkins,
Of New York; NJ. Dickie, Of Rich
mOnd A. L. Hines, Of Charlottesville
Charles Lorraine, of Richmond; and
Captain L. 7. Morriss, Of North Dan
vile.
Since the last Convention there have
been general secretaries called to Char
lottesyille and Norfolk.
A most interesting feature Of the
Convention is the singing of the Gospel
Hymns by the young men, led by
trained voices. ID. T.. l..