The intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1887-1891, 1888-10-20
UNO. .. DLACh ELL1
October 10. 1888. Committee.
Twelfth Annual Convention of the
Young Mems Christian Asso-
Citations of Missouri.
To be Held ut Lexington. mo-,
October S5th TO eSth, 1888.

OCTOBER Soth TO 6Sths 1883.
The following circular has been issued:-
ST. LOUIS, September 90, 1883.
Dear Brethren The twelfth annual! con-
vention of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
~cialiOns OF Missouri will meet in Lexington,
October 25th to 18th.
The opening session will be held on Thurs
day evening at ! o'clock, and we earnestly
hope that every delegate will be present at
this session and remain through TO the end.
Rev. j. H. BrOokes, ID. D., of st. Louis,
who has been so signally blessed In the eX-
position of the word Of God, will give u daily
bible reading and will also deliver the open
ing address on Thursday evening.
To add fresh interest to he gathering and
make more profitable the discussions Of the
topics, the committee hara also invited the
following Christian workers, the most OF
whom have already promIssd to come: Mr.. /.
f. Brown, state secretary Of Illinois; L.. w.
Messer. general secretary, Chicago; Geo. s.
Fisher, state secretary OF Kansas, and l.. d.
Wisbard, secretary of the worlds central
committee, who is soon to depart for q series
Of years to work among the young men Of
heather countries.
A quartette of gentlemen will be present
from Sedalia to assist In the singing and good
music will be one item OF interest IN the
convention.
No limit is put upon the number OF dele
gates sent from any one association. the more
The better for your own local work. We
trust that the experienced Christian workers
that will be present will induce many to
come and hear them. We especially urge
the officers and members of the boards Of
directors of associations to be present.
Arrangements are being made with the
railroads for reduced rates. which will he an
pounced III n later circular,
A cordial invitation is extended to young
men from any town or village in the state
where no association exists. In order that
you may become acquainted with our work,
we ask you TO accept the freedom OF the con-
vention and the hospitality OF the people OF
Lexington. All that will be necessary for
your reception is a letter of introduction from
your pastor.
The credentials enclosed are to be filled
out and given 10 delegates, who will present
them 10 the credential committee. This will
insure them entertainment.
Tn Lexington association requests that
the names Of delegates or those intending TO
be present, he sent to the c .aIrman of the
entertainment comInittee, Mr.. W.. Howe,
at your earliest convenience, that places luay
be assigned before your coming.
The Interest OF these conventions is ~increas.
Ing each year and we expect his year u larger
number OF delegates than ever before. W.
earnestly urge all Christian young men tc
whom this circular may come, to so plal
their business affairs as to Join us IL the de,
alterations OF the convention, for the few
days OF its session, in the discussion Of plan
and means for reaching the many young mel
of our state who are living without Christ.
On Sunday, in many respects tue best da,
Of the convention, there will be q cunsecra
ton meeting early in the morning, youuI
mems meeting In the afternoon and farewell
services in the evening. Let all come pre-
pared 10 remain oyer that day.
Now that We have u state secretary in tn,
field, we would urge associations to PRAYER
fully consider the matter and come prepare,
10 pledge u liberal amount for his support,
Encouraged BY the prosperity which ha
attended our work In the past year. In thing
both material and spiritual, lei us assemble
with hearts full Of PRAYER and praise to Col
earnestly petitioning for the presence Of tn
Holy Spirit IN all the sessions of the conven
ton, that it may prove a season of great re
ireshing to many, end u time of rejoicing L
the young men OF Lexington in the dawn Of
new life OF fellowship with Christ.
Fra;eTnally yours,
L. S. MCPHEETARS,
Chairman, st. Louis.
GEO. r. COXHEAD,
Sec'y and Treas, St. Louis,