Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-11-15
DISCIPLES DINING.
A SENSIBLE ARRANGEMENT FOR A
CHURCH CONVENTION. C
Deiep,tc. Fed at tho Place Of Meeting
Reports fromthe Board. Secretary,
and Treasurer.


body of Christians.
The number OF delegates is larger than
was expected. An appeal was made to
churches throughout the State to send in
addition to their pastors at least one good
business layman from each congregation.
The result il that there are more lawyers,
doctors. and businessmen at this meeting
than at any previous like convention:
The different sections OF tho State are
well represented. The Southwest counties,
where the Disciples are quite numerous,
have a much larger delegation than at any
former meeting.
Yesterday was the econvention-day proper.
TnE WORK YESTERDAY.
The morning dawned clear and under
BRIGHTER skies than on Wednesday. Inc
convention met in the Seventh-Street
Christian church at 10 O'Clock.
The old hymn,
"Jesus lover OF my soul"
was sung in opening.
Rev. L. A. Cutler then read selection
of Scripture from the third chapter OF Ephe-
slams, and offered feryent prayer.
Rev. f. A. Cole led the convention IN
singing
"Stand up, stand up for Jesus"
Bya motion made by DIR. II. II. Power
the visiting ministers of the denomina-
ton were invited to participate IN the ex-
ercises of the assembly.
On motion of Colonel J. B. Cary the same
courtesy was extended to the pastors OF
different denominations IN this city.
THE PRESIDENT.
judge ". s. Gooch, of Louisa. president
of the convention, is an accomplished pre-
siding officer. In opening the convention
he said he had been admOnished by the
very business-ike corresponding secretary,
J. /. Hill. not TO make long speech, but
TO set q good example to the numerous
long-winded speakers who usually attend
conventions.
Judge Gooch has been president for two
wears. He doesn't look 10 be more than
twenty-five years OF age.
CREDENTIALS.
The Committee on Credentials was ap-
pointed as follows: DIR. X. II. Power, d.
! +. II. Pendleton, and Colonel j. b. Cary.
Rev. p. A. Cave and Rev. W. Ii. BOOK
were appointed assistant secretaries on en-
rolment -,
| Cole, sang:
"When the storms Of life are over
Tempasts wild on sea and land
] will seek place Of refuge
In the shadow Of GODS hand.'
The attendance at the morning session
/ was LARGE Many visitors were present,
and 122 delegates were enrolled.
| RESOLUTIONS.
In order to facilitate matters resolution
offered by Mr.. John 5. Elicit was passed 10
refer all resolutions TO committee with
ont discussion except by unanimous con-
sent. Messrs. John S. Elicit, W. II. Young,
and A. b. Chandler were appointed as the
/ committee. ,
! All delegates wore white SILK badges con-
/ fofr,ipr, tho word 80 NdQlp0atp.' -
A copy of printed rules of order and
| also a printed copy of the secrctary's and
/ treasurer's report were put into the hands
/ of every delegate.
THE BOARDS REPORT.
The report of the board was read by J.
7 L. Hill. secretary and treasurer. and was
referred 10 three committees, rs follows:
On Missions-Rey. J. ID. Hamaker, Rev.
/ r. w. Berry, and Rev. w. II. Book:
On WAYS and Means-COlonel J. b. Cary,
DR.. r. IL. Power, and DR.. p. B. Pendleton.
Auditing Comnittee-Rev l.. a. Cutler,
Professor A. 5. Morrison. and +. W. Bond.
The report of the Finance Committee
was referred to the Committee on ways
and Means.
DECEASED MEMBERS.
The Committee on Obituaries reported
that since the last meeting Captain George
A. Ainslie. Rev A. Il. Flippo, and DIR. L.
" Downer had died. The resolutions IN
respect to the deceased were tender and
loving, and the prayer of Rev. l.. A. Cut
Ter was earnest and appropriate.
DINNER.
Before the adjournment of the morning
service Rev. JabeZ Hall, pastor OF the
church in which the convention IS beng
held. announced that dinner was prepared
in the church dining-room for all the dele
Gates and visitors. He said that only ITO
4 N accommodated
the first table. and a man would be placed
AT the head of the front stairs TO count llO
nersons. and when that number was reach
ed he would call a halt, which should be
obeyed.
LET no one" said Mr.. Hall facetiously.
"be sneaking around by the rear entrance
for the doors were locked and the dele,
rates can't 90 in any way except my way.
His words created good deal of merri-
ment. lie said they would practice the
railroad style of twenty minutes for
dinner in order to get through with all
the tables III time for the afternoon ses-
sion. -, =
The convention then adjourned until 8
+. VI.
benedicton. -. L.,
by all the churches of Disciples IN tins
city is very hospitable.
PERSONAL NOTES.
Mr. J. II. Miller, of Pulaski, Grand
Worthy Chief Templar of Virginia, IS "a
delegate to the convention and takes "A
prominent part in the proceedings.
Rev. Il. b. Tyler, of New York, is n
brother of Rev. ]. Il. Tyler, a former pastor
of Seventh Street Christian church. He Is.
fine speaker and is considered rs one OF
the leading men in his denomination.
Mr.. C. J.. Morrison. editor of the West
Point Plain Dealer Mr.. w. L. Ennis, editor
of tbe Caroline Sentinel, and Judge w. >.
Gooch. editor of the Louisa AdUdnce are
among newspapeT-men who are here as
The Christian Standard, of Cincinnati. is
represented by its associate editor, IL. II.
Waggoner. ,,,.,,. Ii: a
Richmond. but now a resident of LOUIS
willie. Kv., and editor of the apostolic Gu,de,
is here as a visitor TO the convention.
Rev. Peter Ainslie, of Newport News,
one Of tbeyoungestm ministers in attendance,
Is q nephew of the late Captain George A.
Ainslie.
senator from York county, and father OF
Rev. Z. ID. Power, of Washington, is q
deleeate from the Newport News church
and il an active worker III the convention.
Rev. w. S. Hove, of Beaver Creek, Md,
who is a visitor to the meeting. Is native
of Virginia. He was born and raised and
began his ministry in Goochland county.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
President Gooch called the convention
To order again at 3 p. NJ. Rev: E. A. Cole
led in the praise service and Rev. Petel
Ainslie in PRAYER. -,
Colonel j. b. Cary read the report of the
Committee on Ways and Means.
Rev. G. i. Williamson, of Kentucky
smoke on the subject of raising money. tol
State missions. He SAID there should be d
strong and persistent effort 10 raise funds
The Kentucky Disciples, of whom there
are between $4,000 and 10000, raised FOL
State missions alone S25, 900. They paid
, Sl2 600 to missionaries who raised the
$25, 900.
, NIGHT SESSION.
At 8 o'clock the audience-room wa:
crowded to listen to Rev. b. B. Tyler, OF
, New York.
sweet duet was sung by Rev. L. A
Cole and Mrs. Durrett.
Rev. G. S. Lucas. recently OF Augusta, ga.
now of Virginia. read the Scriptures anC
Rev. Robert Moffett led in fervent mis-
sionary prayer. Rev. G. y. Williamson. Of
u IL