Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
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MINISTERS BELIEF FUND.
T. II. Elicit, Esq, read the report Of the
trustees Of the Minister'S Relief Fund.
The report shows that the receipts fol
the year from gifts were $4,000. an increase
! 81 - 200 over The previous year. From in-
vested funds the receipts were $l,069D.
The number OF benefciaries who received
aid from this fund was thirty-four, 70
whom were paid Sl,99i.30. surplus oil
! about 81 900 remained for investment.
The permanent investments on October
81, 1889. amounted 10 Si3. S30.
The President followed with n speech
giving incidents 81 great interest con.
nccted with the distribution of the fund.
Rev. r. h. Shepherd objected TO the in
vcstmcnt feature Of the fund.
DR.. Dunnaway thought that there was
every reason to be gratiiied with the re.
port Of the board.
General J. G.. Field defended in a yigo-
rous speech the investment feature OF the
fund. He hoped the day would come
when tho investment fund would reach
800. 600.
DIR. Owen followed, criticising the in.
vesiment, and Professor Charles l.. Cooke
defending u.
Pending tho consideration Of the repor:
the morning session adjourned,
The Virginia Baptist Historical Society
he,d its annual meeting this afternoon -
President George W. Beale in the chair
Rev. John b. ruTpin was elected presi-
dent. Reys. George W. Beale. W. i. Dun
naway. and Il. r. AGREE vice-presidents,
Dr. c. II. Ryland secretaTy, and DIR. ii. Ii.
Harris treasurer.
The annual report Of the Executive Com
mittcc was read by DR.. G. H. Ryland, and
speeches were made by Drs. NV. Sydnor, ).
L. NJ Curry, John A. BTOadus. 6. II. fyland,
and Hon. II. X. EllysOn, after which ten
life members at ten dollars each were en-
rolled and some twenty-five annual men-
bers at one dollar each.
Evening Session.
Tho report of the Ministers Relief Fund
was called up and discussed by Rev. L. Il.
Shepherd and Mr. Alonzo Phillips and
thcn adopted.
The report on foreign missions was then
read by l)r A. T.. Owen. Of Portsmouth.
give brief abstract Of the report: 1T Is
SAID that we spend ninety-seyen cents upon
religious work at home for every three
cents we spend upon foreign missions. Oh
this we ought 10 be ashamed. Virginia
Baptists are asked to give TINS convcn-
fional wear $4,000 TO this object.
The board recommends the endorse
ment of this recommendation. Virginia
gave last year over $4,000 TO this
object. There is great necessity for
new houses of worship in foreign lands,
and much Of the additional amount asked
for viii be used in this direction. The con-
ventiCn has 80 missionaries in foreign
lands, % ordained missionaries, and AZ
helpers. There are 20 stations and Out-sta-
tions. There are 1860 church-membeTs Dps
of whom were added during the year end
ing in Nav last A new mission has been
opened in Japan and missionaries have
gone 10 take charge of the mission. The
report urges increased interest IN this
work.
Dr. ". A. Upper WIS the first speaker.
lie paid high compliment 10 the board,
whose report had been lust read and To
the churches of Virginia for their hand
some contributions TO foreign missions
last year He hoped for u still larger sum
this year. The conditions for missionary
work were never 50 favorable as in our
age. The minister must feel that he
was called to publish the glad
tidings TO all people before he was
called 10 The past0rate of any local church.
The local church must realize its close and
important relation to the light of the
world. the doctrine OF the Messiah. The
presence of the Spirit must be more fully
realized If we are to meet the demands
upOn US. The speech closed with glow
ing and fervent appeal 10 the association
to meet the solemn obligations Of the
hour
Rev. T.. Il. Simmons, for nineteen years
missionary to Canton, China, was next in
troduced to the body. He sad that this
was his second visit to Virginia. Nineteen
years ago this month ne was sent out 70
China. He was the last missionary sent
out while DR.. James b. Taylor was secre-
tarv. and he felt that his benediction
rested upon him yet. He gave very de-
lightful account of the methods ofreligious
work among the Chinese.
After singing Dr. Landrum led in fervent
prayer.
The President then introduced Dr. ID.
W. Gwin rs the next speaker. The Doctor
made a compact, logical, and impassiOned
speech. which was heard with great plea
sure.
Dr. Landrum followed with few re-
marks, the report was adopted, and the
association adjourned.
The congregations have been large
daring the dav and at night have packed
every available part of the spacious build
Ing.
Captain Vawter, principal of the Miller
School, sent the association an invitation
10 visit the Miller School. The invitation
to visit the University tomorrow at +.
NJ. and the observatory later on, was ac-
copted.
The General Secretary OF the Young
Mems Christian Association sent an mvi-
tation TO visit their rooms on Wednesday
evening.
The treasurer, Norvell Ryland, Esq, and
the clerk. Rev. George j. HOLIDAY were
unanimously reelected. James Leigh
Jones. ESQ, was unanimously elected audi
tor. Mr. HOLIDAY requested IL. Theodore
Ellvson TO act as his assistant.
The ,tfeTSoni0n is publishing a daily edi.
ton, giving full reports of the meeting,
with sketches of prominent members OF
the body.