Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1889-05-22

NC. A. Conference in Charlottesville

Y. M. C. A. Conference in Charlottesville.
The Charlottesville correspondent of the
Richmond Dispatch, under date of the 18th
inst, says -
"The fist conference of the Young Mems
Christian Association in this district met in
this place last night. The session was held
in the new Methodist church, and the ad-
dress of welcome was made by the Rev. DR..
G.. l.. Petrie, of the Presbyterian Church.
The response on the part of the delegates
was made by Mr.. E. T. Dadmun, secretary
of the Stanton Association. An able ad-
dress was made by Captain 81. NJ. Nell
hany, of StauntoD, who gave some interest
ing personal "reminiscences of Young Mems
Christian Association work in this State.
Captain McIlhany was followed by State
Secretary 81. o. Williams, who made a
short but encouraging talk, and then intro
dHced to the audience Professor w. W.
Smith, of Randolph-Mac College, chair
man of the State Executive Committee.
Professor Smith is an entertaining and
| interesting speaker, and last night in a few
well-chosen remarks he outlined the great
| work that has been accomplished by the
Young Mems Christian Association organi-
cations in the past, and showed what a
power for elevating the moral and religious
character Of our young men they could
have in the future.
Delegates from the following associations
| in the district have so far reported -
Staunton. New Hope, Harrisonburg, Mil
Ter School, University of Virginia, Pantops
Academy, and Charlottesville.
| The second days session of the District
| Conference was opened at 10 o'clock this
morning in the rooms of the Young Mems
| Christian Association. The first topic dis
cussed was edible Study" conducted by
Mr.. E. T. Dadmun, of Staunton. Then
followed an able paper On ''Social Work, {"
read by Mr.. W. R. Haight, of Harrison
burg. Local finances was ably discussed
by Mr.. II. o. Williams, and the subject of
''New Buildings-How Secured" &c , was
discussed by Captain b. NJ. McIlhany, of
StauntoD, and Mayor S. B. Woods, of this
city.
The afternoon session, which was also
held in the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton rooms. was short though very interest
Mr.. Fl. O. Williams, and a most excellent
paper PR pared by Mr.. c. G. Berry, of
Staunton. on "Evangelistic Meetings for
Young Men" was read by Mr.. Dadmun.-
Then followed brief reports from the differ
ent associations, which were encouraging.
The night session of the convention was
held in the Methodist Church. College
work was the subject discussed, and the
meeting WAS conducted by several students
from the University of Virginia.
Services will be held in several churches
to morrow, to be conducted by delegates to
the convention, and grand farewell meet
ing will be held in the Baptist Church at 8
o'clock to morrow night, which will close
the conference"
The sans correspondent, under date of
the Goth, says:-
The third and last days session of the
district COT ference was opened with a conse-
Grafton s;vice conducted by Mr.. e. T.
Dadmun, OF Staunton, and was held in the
rooms of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation, beginning at $50 A. NJ. Owing to
the hour tbe attendance was small, but the
meeting was very interesting and was pro-
ducti"e CT good.
The regular morning services were held
in the various churches and the delegates
attended tie different services. At O'Clock
in the afternoon mass-meetipg for men
only was hs Id in the Methodist church and
was couducted by Mr. E. T. Dadmun. Mr..
Dadmun chose as his subject Excuses"
and made an excellent talk to the young
men assembled. At the same hour ladies'
mass-meetng was held in the Presbyterian
church and was conducted by Mr.. II. o.
Williams, assisted by Captain McIlhapy, of
| Stauntoa.
Both gentlemen made short talks and
urged upon the ladies the importance of aid
ing in every possible way the cause of the
Dung Mems Christian Association, and
showed them what valuable services they
could render the local association by Joining
and working in its ladies' auxiliary. The
afternoon services at both of the above
churches we're vel! attended.
The evening services began at s o'clock
| in the Baptist church with platform meet
ing, and was addressed by delegates. The
| subject CT "New Buildings-How Secured"
| "Associatinn Finances by State Secre-
tary Villa MS 1.-THE Work eff Gymnasium"
| by Mr.. W. R. Haight, of Harrisonburg,
and "The Qualifications of General Sec
retary," by Mr.. E. T. Dadmun. The fare
we'll exercises began at o o'clock ia the
same church. Short talks were made by
Messrs. Mror and Uber, of the University
of Virgins, upon the subject of "College
| Work and lie Missionary Movement among
College Students" and William d.
Wranck, president of the Charlottesville
Association, made few remarks upon the
needs of the local organizations:
Rev. William E. Hall, the lecturer, of
New York, was also present and made a
short talk, which was highly enjoyed. The
convention adjourned by singing '.Blest be
the tie that binds" ETC.
The Baptist church during both the even
| ing services was packed to its utmost ca.
pacity by an interested audience. The
| delegates left this morning for their homes,
and their s~journ among us has been both
| pleasant and beneficial.