The Asheville citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1885-1889, 1888-10-19
THE w. N. G. BAPTIsTs.
assembled in Convention at Cand-
lers' Yesterday.
Special Correspondence of the cIrrznS.l

GAMBLER, N. c., Oct. II, 1888
The Western Baptist Convention
met here to-day in its regular an-
nual session. The body is compos-
ed of sixteen district associations,
with constituency # about 10000
members, and embracing all terri,
tory west of the Blue Ridge noun
tains. The introduct' ry set,uan
was preached by Rev. W. 4. Nelson.
of Asheviile, who fully sustained his
reputation as an able and Logical ex
pound-r Of divine truth. The co.'s
vention wts organized by the. rs$o-
luton OF Rev. D. B Nelson, as Press
ident, aud Rev. ". W. Wells, as
corresponding secretary, both of
whom discharge their respective
duties with eEtire efficiency. The
following visitors from the State
convention are in attendance: Rovs.
E. A. Poe, G. ]. Woodson and J. w.
Oliver.
The report on the Baptist or
phanage was made the special order
for tomorrow at eleven o'clock,
when Mr. J. w. Oliver, assistant
manager Of this institution will adj
dress the convention on the subject.
The weather is as delightful as if
made to order; the scenery from
every direction sublime and pic~
turesque beyond description; the
people kind and hospitable, and
there Is no reason apparent why
pleasant and harmonious session
should not be confidently antici-
Datrt. After the appointment of
the usual committees the conv2n-
ton adjourned unit! to-morrpw
morning al $50.
LATER.
The coAveutipn met pursuant 10
adiournmeni ut $50. Devotional
exercises were conducted by the
President, Rev. D. B. Nelson. The
minutes of Yesterday were read and
The report OF the CON-
mittee on Judson college was read
by Rev G. S. Jones of Henderson,
vile, and disclosed the fact that it
is not as literally p&tronized by the |
denomination as it deserves. and is
enlF,arrassed uy an indebtedness of
abuut six Thousand dollars, which |
by ali means should be iiquidated.
1t is 0ne ot the o:dest institutions of
learning in tlis State, and is now
preaino@. over by Rev. J. B. Boone,
who has acquired an extensive reps
utation aS preacher, scholar and
educator. The report Was ably dis
cussed by Revs. G. s. Jones and J.
B. Boona, and it's further considera-
ion deferred until tomorrow. The
report on tie Baptist crphanage To-
Gated at Thomasyilie N g., was
oreseated Ut eleven O'Clock, to-day,
and the convention was addressed
by Mr. J. W. Oliver, who made an
earnest an,i pa:h:tic appeI! III be-
lalf at lii~ ninety ~two orphan chill
lren there which vas responded 10
~ cash COLLECTION of S46.
This institution, und .r the fosters
1g Care oi the great Baptist de-
OF this State, is open to
Ill or,,han ch.Idrrn. regardless of
religious faith or creed, and we
1npe that every one, who may
.hance 10 read this letter, will send
one dollar to Superintendent J. Fl.
Mlls, to assist his noble efforts to
ieed, cloths and educate these par
,ntless children whom God has
made defendent upol the "cold
charity of merci.ess world;" and
lualify them for positions of useful
less and hoLor. Do this, dear
'riends, nj you will .'e abundaatly
.ecompensed at the resurrection of
he just.
The question If consolidating the
NO conventions wlll probably be
to-rnorroS, when "A in
.ere4ting and animated discussion
. anticipated. Rev. MIR. Lawing, OF
preached an excellent SER
non last night to an attentive aud
tory.
Rev. S. NJ. Coils is the oldest
of the convention, Rev.
Joseph E. Carter the tallest, Revs.
]. II. Church and S. II. Harrington
lie iiaHdsomest, and J. B. Boone
he b;ainiest., A large crowd is in
attendance, and unusual interest
in the routine work OF
lie body. c. J. w.