The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1889-04-18

night last sudden change was perceptible
in the atmosphere, and on Sunday morn
ing it was quite cool and cloudy. Early
in the day it commenced showing in heau-
tiful style, which continued for several
hours, and we learn that in some places
the earth was actually covered to the depth
of an inch or two. During the night fol-
lowing we had severe frost and freeze,
killing every vegetable of tender Kind,
and greatly retarding the growth of those
Of q more hardy nature. We fear that
wheat, some Of which L; is headed out, will
oa severely injured. The weather has been
ali the week cold, unpleasant and blussery.
The 18th of April, 1849, and the cold spell
that has followed, will be time leng TO be
remembered by the inhabitants of this re-
gi0n."
The State Convention OF the z. NJ. G. a.
The Twelfth Annual Convention OF the
Young Mems Christian Association of
South Carolina convened in Greenville
last Thursday night 11th inst, and con.
tinued in session until Sunday night.
About twenty-five local Associations were
represented in the meeting, bringing
together more than one hundred young
mon from nearly every section of the
State, and making the largest Convention
ever assem- bled in the State. 1t was our
privilege and pleasure to be present from
the beginning to the close of the Conven'
tion.
Greenville threw open her homes to the
delegates, who were met at the depot
urou their arrival by reception Com
mittee and escorted to their respective
quarters.
The Convention held its session in the
Baptist Church, which had been kindly
rendered for its use. On Thursday even
ing welcome meeting was held, at which
Mr.. j. A. Mccullough, the handsome and
energetic President of the Greenville As
sociation, welcomed the delegates on the
part of his Association and the citizens of
Greenville. Prof D. B. Johnson, the re-
firing President of the Convention, re-
sponded on the part Of the delegates, after
which he introduced DR.. JAS II. Carlisle,
of Woford College, who had been invited
to address the Convention. DR.. Carlisle's
subject was, "Why should we care for
our young men ?" and the address was
Just such an one as that distinguished
gentleman is capable of delivering.
The business sessions Of the Convention
opened Friday morning, and permanent
organization was perfected by electing
the following officers: President, Capt.
w. h. Day, of Florence; Yice-Preaidents,
W. W. Gilreath, o,f Greenville, and J, M.
McBryde, Jr., of Columbia Secretaries,
Warren DuPre, of Spartanburg, and J. R.
Edwards, OF Prosperity; Press Secretary,
a. G. Jones, of Newberry. Tt various
committees were then appoint ID the
Convention went to work in earnest, de-
termined to make good use Of every min.
ute.
a very interesting programme had been
arranged by the State Executive Commit
tee, the topics for discussion embracing
every feature of the legitimate work of the
Associations, and as We listened to what
was being done in other portions of the
State for the improvement and welfare of
young men, We felt that Anderson was
o long ways in the rear in this particular.
The business Of the Convention was dis.
patched with promptness, and the utmost
harmony prevailed throughout. The
body was composed of earnest, intelligent
young men, who seemed determined to
gain as much information as possible as
to the best way in which to get young
men interested in religious work and to
bring them into the Church.
The report of the State Secretary, Mr..
Coulter, was very encouraging, and the
future work of the Association in the
State has very promising outlook.
The presence of Messrs. j. R. Mott, one
ofthe Secretaries of the International Com
mittee, Geo. A. Hall, State Secretary of
New York, Tbos X. Cree, of the Interna-
ticnal Committee, and W. W. Smith,
President of the Poughkeepsie IN. Y.)
Association, added much to the interest Of
the Convention. These gentlemen have
been engaged in Associational work for
years, and their addresses and suggestions
throughout the Convention were highly
appreciated by the members, all of whom
gained much valuable information from
them.
On Friday afternoon, after the adjourn.
,nent of the Convention, the delegates
were rendered reception at the rooms of
The Y. NJ. c. A. by the Ladies' Auxiliary
Association, at which refreshments were
served. This reception was highly en-.
joyed by the delegates, all of whom were
loud in their praises OF the noble ladies
who had arranged it and assisted in car
rying it out. Right here we would say
that the ladies Of Greenville are deeply
interested ir the moral and spiritual vel.
fare of the young men of the growing city,
and are working hand in hand with the
members OF the Association to bring
young men to Christ. No creator evil
dence of this is needed than to point to
| the local Association of Greenvillo. This
Association was organized about year
ago, and has membership of about 240.
The rooms are open every day in tho
week from O clock a. m. to II o'clock p.
NJ, and are in charge of Mr.. c. R. Hardy,
General Secretary. The rooms are most
handsomely furnished, and supplied with
good reading matter, including all the
leading journals and magazines of the
United States. A gymnasium and bath
rooms are also OH the same floor. These
rooms are pleasant resort for the young
men of the city. We were told that the
ladies had contributed largely to furnish.
ing the rooms. Our hope and prayer is
that Anderson may, at no distant day,
have large Y. M. G.. A. and nicely fur
! nished rooms for its use.
The good citizens Of Greenville left
! nothing undone that would tend to
increase the comfort and pleasure of the
| delegates, all of whom would vote to hold
| the next annual Convention there were
they not afraid of imposing upon the kind
! hospitality of the citizens.