Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-02-11
Y NJ G. A.
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS OF TIE
STATE CoEvESrIO
Interesting Subjects Under Discussion
Report Of the State Executive Com
mittes-Good Work.


Der Of newly-arnved delegates were re-
ported and took their seats.
After devotional exercises there was a
Bible reading by J. W. Everett, of Alex
andria, which was followed by reports
/ from the various associations.
Mr.. n. NJ. Clarke, of Washington, ID.
I c., led Off in the discussion OF the SUBJ
| ject Of Workers Training Class" aud
was followed by Mr.. J. W. Daugherty,
of Portsmouth, on Glow TO Secure
/ Funds for Annual Current Expenses.
As pertinent TO this subject there were
brief addresses by Mr.. Guy Cochran, of
! Stanton. on ebay and Week of
Prayer; G. f. Thomas Of Richmond,
on "Eyangelistic Meetings for Young
Men y; II. il. Smith, OF Norfolk, on
"School for Christian Workers 80; H..
VI. Mcllhaney, OF Stanton, on watch
man" &c.
AFTERNOON sEssON-REPoRr or THE
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The afternoon session was opened with
a Bible conversation conducted by w.
II. Morriss, of Baltimore, which proved
very interesting and instructive.
Mr.. W. Dickie, of Richmond, dis
cusscd "The Best Methods Now Used
in Our Work Among Hallway Men, "
presenting the matter IN its social, edu-
cational, and religions aspects.
The report Of the state Executive
Committee, which was submitted bv
Rev. II. J. Mcbride, of Lexington, opens
8 G A.. flrrtgrd
the committee aim to do,-viz., tOawakon
young men to the importance OF Chris
tan effort fortheir mpanions to form
bond Of fellowship between assOcia-
tions for their mutual profit 4, to assist in
organizing associations at new places; to
compare methods, 50 that the best plans
may he known and used to aid assOci-
atoms in securing secretaries ; TO and
secretaries in their work by correspond
ence, visitation, and conference to aid
associations in securing permanent
homes 10 organize work among college
students and railroad-men, and induce
them to work among others OF their
class to supervise the work Of districts
so that no part shall be neglected by
addresses and correspondence 70 give
correct ideas of the objects. aims, and
purposes OF our associations.
The State Convention of Associations
held a wear AGO Mt Stanton gave rise 10
an interest which marked an era in the
work for young men IN our state. The
Executive Committee appointed mt that
convention has held three meetings at
the headquarters. At the first of these
meeting the services of Mr.. IL. o. VIII
liams as State secretary were secured,
which services have been given to the
State since May 7th. Mr. Williams re-
ports that one year ago the state was
divided into three districts, that the work
might be brought more closely together
and local wants more easily attended to.
Two of the districts were organized du-
ring the wear and one district conference
was held in the second, At Fincastle, in
November Twenty-Five delegates were
present and the conference was one OF
much power, resulting not only in rails
ing 81 200 for building and the gift Of
% lot. but in the accession OF a large num-
Der of converts, many OF whom were
young men. Plans are now under way
for conferences IN al, OF the districts.
Progress was made IN the depart
ment of railroad work. An organization
was formed at Clifton Forge, which, IL
is hoped. will have extended usefulness.
Special work for Iadroad-men has
been done at Roanoke and Chariottes-
vile, and the work at the Chesapeake
and Ohio branch III Richmond has been
revived. The Richmond and Danville
branch in Manchester reports more than
ordinary interest. There are ut least five
points where such organizations are
needed. There are fifteen college asso-
Citations in the state, and, with few ey-
ceptions, their work has been prosecuted
with stcadiness aud energy, and special
interest has prevailed IN num-
Der OF them. The third annual college
conference. held at Salem December
2d-4tb, was attended by ninety dele
gates. The college work has resulted IN
the conversion Oh over one hundred col
lege-meu the past year. between fifty
and sixty OF whom are looking forward
10 the mission field in which to labor.
Fifteen new associations have been or
gained by the State secretary, all OF
which are doing a definite work for
Young men. Special mention IS made |
of the new associations at tredeucks- |
burg, Danville. Portsmouth, Ashland, !
Williamsburg. GordOnsyille, Long sdsle |
Mines, Clifton Forge, and POcahontas. |
At the last convention Lynchburg was /
the only association III tins State Occu- F.
pying building of its own. The build +.
ing cost SIS, 900. In April the Alexan- /
lria Association took possession OF a /
home OF ITS own that cost s., 700. On 1
the 18th OF May the new building of the /
Association was dedicated. it f.
cost. unfinished, $4,000. The turni- /
ure. the elft of the ladies' of Richmond, /
cost about $1,000. The little town of
Lurav gave 10 its young men a building,
, model OF It's kind, costing s., 100. Nor
ok has building ready for dedication,
costing $50. 600. The Stanton Assocla-
ION has fund of 81, 900 for building,
md Charlottesville has purchased a
3, 500 lot and proposes to raise a fund
If 9l0.O 900 to build home. Fincastle
las raised over 81, 200 and the students
If the University Of Virginia over $500
or buildings
Reference is made III the report to the
pecial work OF the past year, TO the In
,reased interest in the physical depart
nent through gymneslums and out-ot-
loor recreation, &c, dc
In view of the favorable outlook the
committee recommends that State Sc
retary be employed for the whole OF the
nsuing year. and that $500 be raised
or work during the year.
Thanksgiving and prayer service 10y
v. A. Christian, Of Randolph Macon,
losed the afternoon session.
NIGHT SESSION.
At the night session OF the convention
addresses we're delivered by Rev. DR..
OF Lexington, and Professor
Harris. OF Richmond College, on the
,est way of adapting our work to the
leeds OF the stud hts in the State re-
PRESENTED in the convention.
The largest audience which has been
resent during the convention assembled
o. night to listen to the address of Right
Rev. Bishop A. NJ. Randolph, who deliv-
red a lecture on " The Bible: The