The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1889-04-04
Young Mems Christian Associations
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Mems Christian Associations
Convention.
The convention at Wilmington was a
grand success, as all the returning dele
gates testify The workers in this noble
conversion OF the young meEi
of North Carolina--wto we're there from
all parts of the State. The delegates
present numbered about 175-ifty odd
more than were at Charlotte a year ago.
They came early, were enthusiastic in the
work, and with very few exceptions re-
manned until the close.
The opening exercises were in charge OF
DR.. Thos. F. Wood of Wilmington, known
throughout the State as a noble christian
physician. The opening prayer was
made by Rev. J. W. Primrose, of St.
Andrews Presbyterian church, Whining
ton, while the address of welcome was
made by Rev. DR.. Thos. III. Pritchard Of
the First Baptist church. 1t is useless to
say to the many friends of the Doctor in
Henderson that the address was all that
could have been desired in language and
spirit. In fact the sessions of the con-
vention were held in the Doctors church
and he was always on hand, adding O
word OF comfort and cheer, and as he
said at the close learning the stupendous
magnitude and Importance of the work,
as it was unfolded to him in the reports
and papers of the convention and being
blessed by the spirit that pervaded all
the proceedings.
Many of the most active and conse-
Grated workers throughout the State
were there. Foremost among them was
that enthusiastic and devoted christian,
Rev. Thos. Hume, d. D., the Chairman of
the Executive Committee. The,efficient
State Secretary, l.. A. Coulter. was there,
earnest and pushing the work just as
hard as ever. The General Secretaries
from Charlotte, Winston, Durham, Colds
boro and Wilmington were all on hand.
They were all good men and must be a
grert blessing to their Associations and
communities. We would like to have
such man as either OF them as a secre-
tary here. By the way Henderson needs
and must hare secretary. Everybody ap-
peared delighted with Mr.. j. r. Mott,
College Secretary. He is a fine young
man; so talented and consecrated. He
was not only filed with zeal for the Mas
ter, but possessed the happy faculty Of
enthusing Others.
The reports of the Executive Commit
tee and of the State Secretary showed
that the Association work in the State
was steadily increasing and was in fine
condition. Good reports came from oil
along the line, especially from the Asso
Citations of the colleges and schools. Two
thousand dollars was raised for the pros
ecution of the State work during the
coming year-an increase of $4,000
Prof. Blair of Winston was elected Presi
dent and made a fine presiding officer
Many interesting talks were made anC
papers read ON the different departments
of the work, and we hope from time tG
time to give the readers of the COLI
LEAF some points from them.
The convention was not only busy
working body, active and enthusiastic
but it was filed with the spirit of thu
Master, and full ofspiritual power. Cod
spirit was there. Several young men an
nounced that they had determined tt
consecrate their lives to the Master il
the Foreign Missionary field, while other
said that they would prepare for tn
Home Mission field and as General Secre
taries in the work of the Young Men
Christian Association, A basket collee
ton was taken up to pay the expenses G
four young men to visit the colleges an
schools OF the State and. present to II
young men the claims of the FoGeig.
Missionary field upon them and althcug
but 81 90 was asked for the sum of $126.7
was raised. 900
The good people Of Wilmington wer
hearty in their welcome ami unbounde
in their hospitality. The Wiluingto
Association just tried themselves, show
ing that they were not only anxious t
give all frst-class time but knew ho
to do so. The ladies cheered the CONVEX
ton by their presence at the different Sc
sions and also prepared two magnifcen
. receptions for all. ~
. The convention with it's great wor
t and rich blessings came to a close,
t seemed, all too soon for us. 1t was goo
to be there. The closing scene of the col
vention on Sunday nj ght was an incideI
G long to be remembered. The delegate
and the members of the Wilmington A
ISOLATION arranged themselves all aroun
and up and down the aisles of the Fir
e Baptist church and joining hands unite
t in singing
"Blest be the tie that binds
: - Our hearts in Christian love;
i The fellowship of kindred minds
: Is like to that above"
{ May the blessings OF the convention
n as lasting as they seemed real and grea
n IT. R. YOU'VE.
:. Guard Against the Strike,
l And always have bottle Of Acker's En-
i lish Remedy in the house. You cam