The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1888-03-22

Speeches were made by a
OF the delegates, and in some
this was the best meeting of
The convention.
EVENING SESSION
The Convention met at the NJ. 4. |
Church South at 7 o'clock with J. H.
Cowan, Of Knoxville, presiding. AT
ter opening exercises of singing and
prayer the meeting was addressed for
a few minutes by W. w. Faw, OF the
Chattanooga association upon the
social and intellectual work OF the
Y. NJ. G. A." Mac Davis, Of the Uni
versity Of Tenn, delivered an interest
ing address OF eight minutes duration
upon the physical agencies Of the
Association"
After song J H. Cowan, OF Knox
vile, gave All interesting talk upon
the spiritual work Of the Association"
Bert Thompson, Asst. Sec'y. Of the
Knoxville Association displayed some
wonderful artistic powers in his "chalk-
talk" He produced drawing of the
unconverted human heart, exhibiting
pride, deceit, anger, brutality and all
the wickedness that is found in every
heart not cleansed by the blood OF
Christ. He gave touching word
picture OF his own life-his escape
from home when a boy-his life ofvice
and degradation in the alums OF our
great cities-his meeting with Asso-
citation workers in Cincinnati and his
release from the bondage of sin by the
power OF the blood OF Christ. He
then drew picture OF the Father 60
ing forth to meet the prodigal son and
appealed in feeling manner to the
unsaved young men present to come
to Christ. He was followed by Mr..
Richards, OF K knoxville, who gave q
touching account Of his redemption
from drunkard's life by the pow er Of
God through the fundamentally Of
the Y. NJ. G. A. While Mr.. Thomp-
son was engaged in his chalk-talk, Mr..
J. G. Newman, OF Maryville, rendered
the songs, Have courage my boy to
say no." and "The handwriting on the
wall" in q highly creditable manner
B. A. jenkins, Of Knoxville, Presi-
dent OF the Convention took the chair
and announced that they were ready
for expressions from the delegates in
regard to their Impressions of the
convention. The following are some
OF the expressions:
"Have gained lots OF valuable in
formation" Have been greatly
blessed" "Have had splendid tins"
"Wish it was over" Never had a bet
ter time in my life" etc, etc. After
the delegates, the pastors of the city
all expressed their appreciation of the
work and aims OF the association.
A. D. Reynolds, Of Bristol, and f. c
Reeves Of johnson City, gave few
words Of good cheer and good wishes
J. V. Reed, State Secretary, said it wat
the best District Convention held ir
the State, and that as usual East Ten
nessee had discounted them all. J. H
Cowan, Chairman OF the Distaic
Committee, expressed his satisfaction
in the success OF this convention anC
the work in general.
! J. +. Hunter, of Hiawassee, reaC
the report OF the Committee on Reso
buttons returning thanks To the citi
Gems Of Johnson City for their hospi
tally to the Stewards OF the NJ F
Church South for the use OF thei
: church building, etc. to Miss Mar,
Cole and their assistants for the ex
cellent music furnished; 10 the Rev
]. :. Nelson, Rev j. +, Regera and tn
other ministers who had aided in III
work OF The convention.
! Rev, ]. F. Rogers, President OF tn
first District Convention held in Ess
Tennessee ten years ago, was called t
+, the stand, and in a few words, spok
feelingly of the past history and fl
ture hopes of the Y. NJ. c. 4. in Eas
, Tennessee. The circle was formed
reaching entirely around the room an
after the President read the 9th char
. ter of Ephesians all joined in SIM
ing "Blest be the tie that binds" TIL
! benedietion was pronounced by Re
I, ]. F. Rogers. Thus closed tho Tent
| Annual Convention Of the Y. NJ. G. !
for the Eastern District OF Tennessee
,, y. w q. a.
At 5 80 O'Clock meeting for ladi,
r only was held at the NJ. f. Churc
South. The meeting was opened b
: sec'y Read, who made short shoi
:. speech, and then retired in favor {
u Miss Mary Collie, OF Tusculun Co
lege, who made a very interesting ali