The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-14

seminary. The remainder was in good
shape and absolutely safe for
oil time TO come. Notwithstanding
this, the seminary was yet an ircompletcd
institution, since The men thus far at its
head had prospected not an ordinary but an
extraordinary institution. In illustrating
this idea, the speaker referred to one OF the
last letters written from Europe by the late
DIR. Boyce. in respons} to information of al
legged difference of opinion among the breth-
rem ms TO the advisability of having but one
great institution of learning In that letter
DIR. Boycc stated that he had faith in God
and his brethren, and would not believe they
were now OF the opinion that all these years
they had been mistaken Referring To the
future, DR.. Kerfoot said that another $780,
000 was necessary to put the q, minary above
the possibility of failure. His reference to
the deceased head OF the institution was full
OF pathos, and brought tears to the eyes Of
scores In the audience, upon the heels of
which he urged his hearers 20 do what they
proposed quickly.
DIR. w. ii. Whitsit a professor in the
sem nary, followed DR.. kcrfoot, speaking
with reference TO the students fund. 1t
amounted now to considerable dimensions,
out OF which he had aided in whole or in
part, 100 OF the l6j students in attendance.
Between $1,000 and 5000 were required
every year in this field aud DIR. Whitsitt
believed ii should be forever left with the
denomination 10 provide this money.
DR.. j. A. Broadus, president of the semi
nary, closed the official speaking on the
subject. lie earnestly desired rather than
the scurvy compliment that those now In
charge could make the Institution go, the
sympathetic and substantial co4onemiion Of
the brethren and their prayers forthe grace
OF God 10 be upon the efforts. DIR. Broadus
predicted that the attendance OF theological
students next session would number l15 or
| $50, but lac wouldn't he frightened il Invent
to go DIR. Boyce had said the number at
/ 800 pupils some day, and even that number
didn't scare him, II his brethren would Sc
cure cndowments for few more teachers.
lie was impressed with the idea that The
giving must bc from those who were able to
! give largely, and lac invoked them TO do 50,
either by gift or bequcst IL his hearers
wished 10 know which OF these were best, he
would tell thcm-both. The Doctor con-
cludted his highly entertaining and instruc-
| tive remarks with q strong plea for the sym
patty and prayers of his brethren, aud u
| request that they look out for pious young
men who could be induced TO enter the
ministry and the seminary.
DIR. Broadus spoke until near | o'clock
| pm, the hour for noon recess, after which
/ the president announced the following COM
mit,ec on the resolution offered by DR.. J. L..
! burrows: !. l.. Burrows Virginia; H. d..
| Rnby, Alabama: A. u. Miller Arkalsis j;
\ G. Porter Florida: T.. w. Warren, Georgia;
! G. W. Tompkics, Louisiana: James Pollard.
Maryland; J. l.. johnson, Mississippi; w H..
| Williams. Missouri j. :. Coleman. Ken.
! lucky; J. w. Wildman, North Carolina u.
/ w. Edwards, South Carolina, w. e.. Grace,
! Tennessee H. G. BurlcsOn, Texas; ID. G.
Gmyson, District Columbia.
! Tie following delegates were also up.
! pointed to the Baptist Anniversaries to be
! held ut Boston In few days Col ]. A. Huyt,
! u. NJ. Dudley, John Stout, ]. u. Gamhr, n,
! 4. J. Rowland, II. II. Harris 4. {. Dixon.
! ]. " Frlst. W. T.. Hatcher John 4.
! Brualus, W. G.. lnman, o. l.. Harley, Joshua
! lowering J. u. Link, J. !. johnson.
! The following communication from the
| Pastors Conference to the convention wa,
rcad
MeNrms. Team. My II iS'l.
| To the Hrc.hrcn oi thc lhptist Churches Ia Con
,cntinn. Mcmplis, rcun.;
| Tie pri.cstiut Pastors Asso'ati1n oi thls cliy
respectfully rrpu cut 20 your body that the aiticS
| uIol the i,cy. q 4 NcnHblc by The Memphis
| Ariiu ehs cWnuaics from sDlrr known by th'
association in BE- thoroughly aud inii.olsiy uu
| christian, ard H. IN uut Judgment. 10 vXift lcJr
log with former dulibcrttcaui ytfhiriifC utuuut
a. tnuligu ministerial reputation Hul destiny o. s
| inus lulucutc Ia THIS city. THIS ns.ntllIiuu viui
| ulUn the sssnc and nrlua ntci with the ifr'H vol
! unfairly submits this sisicmrut Co., Information "a
| the members 1t Nuur cont Vutun. many OF whom
! have h7d no opportunity o KNOWING that il,
| MruEhls .trH ufH u ls bHru luf some tlsut active
! ly aniirolistic 20 tie l'spr tau; PASTOR, AsuriH
| ton, aud delight Ia assaults ulnl iru, mini icf.
81 our l.1ri ali savior Jesus christ The attempt
| 10 injurc minlaicr by hslng uuwurtht advantage
! 90 hls plr.Uu tHucea amt Wl'aUlIN 800 o. IT. fHut.
| ius hil brlurc BIZ visiting bwtlr'u, rcyr'v ouI
! unqualified condemnation
An adj1urnmcn; was then taken until .