The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-05-11
THE BAPTIST CONVENTION.
The Theological seminary at Louisville
Discussed Committees Appointed.

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Discussed Committees Appointed.
FoRr WORTH. TN, May TO-, special
This is the second day Of the southern Bap-
ti,t-C convention, now in session m this city.
one hundred and hny delegates came In to-
day. having been delayed on route by high
water Immense crowds have attended
-ery ices an daN. until not even standing
room could Doe bad. the session opened ~
% \. VI. with RELIGIOUS exercises conducted
by Rcy.J. l.. Burrows. -. D. Of Virginia.
special PRAYER was made for Rev. ). Nor
..an Wells. who. ON account ot sickness, -
unable tO attend ihn t0nN NcnilOn.
ON motion OF Dr. Frost. the courtesies oi
tho convention were extended fO Dr. Grii-
hth. of Philadelphia; Dr. smith, editor "a
the Chicago standard. and others visiting
the convention.
AIDA. NJ. the interests ~ the southern
BAPTIST Theological seminary, Of Louis
vile, ky.. were presented as The special
order Of the day. Dr. keriO0t, the financial
agent. made "A statement OF the financial
condition. showing that the seminary
had now an endowment ~ $1,000 well in-
vested. most of the necessary buildings
erected. only SJoOoO of the S2D,OoJ which
they are now raising Ia complete the main
building. lie WI, followed by Dr. John \.
Broadu-, in a thrilling speech, aiter Nhi'h
"A collection OF 1000 was taken.
The remainder Of the morning session and
evening WAS devoted % the interest Of home
missions reports and discussion pn native
white population, foreign population, the
colored race and the financial condition.
Among those taking part IN the discus
sion We're Dr. Felix. ot irginla; Dr. liarris,
of Georgia. Rev. b. -. Gray. or Mississip-
nj: y. X. puman. Of Missouri. As u mat
terOf much importance, The convention rat
flied the action Of it- secretary. ID. Lansing
Burrows, in representing ils interests l'-
sauing certain bcquests during the
year. which, owing 10 the ireasufers
death. would have been involved in soriOu,
complication by being delayed until the
vacancy could De legally lllled.
Tonight there was "a great mass meeting
with the interests OF home mission. espe-
ciallS concerning the Advancement of ~
work i'm cuba. Addresses were made by
Rev. !. \. Dia/. OF cuba; Dr. BrOadus, of
Kentucky; and Or. Burrows. If Georgia.
The committee on religious exercises re-
ported making an announcement zoe
preaching tomorrow. All the puipits IN
The civ will Dee occupied by delegates 10
the convention. DR.. Ellis. Of Baltimore,
breaches at the Opera House.
The general verdict j. that this session Ot
the convention j, far ln advance Of the aN-
oraep session. n }, large, thoroughly rep
resentatiNe, and harmonious. Every one -
I'M expectation for the report ot the special
committee ON the Kind words fesolutlOns,
which comes rs the special order on Mon
day al 10 \. NJ. while delightful rest VIII
come in the services Of sunday.
The"kmd Words" resolutions are ~ fol-
/ lows:
/. Resolved. That 10 the boards already
existing We add another, tO BE- elected no
this session OF the convention, and 10 D"
called the Board OF Publication Of the south
ern Baptist Convention.
/ ,. Resolved. That its board Of managers
/ be elected as provided Tor In Article '. of
/ the constitution. and located as may be
/ hereafter determined.
] 3. Resolved. That The committee on nomi-
nations. besides recommending the board of
managers. be- requested TO recommend also
/ the place Of il location.
4 Resolved. Thatihe >unday-schO0l liter
ature. known a. the Kind Words series, in-
/ cluding an contracts with publishers.
writers and others in the interest ot IL
/ publication. Dee transferred nom the Home
| Mission Board ~ the Board 0f Publication.
>. Resolved. That IL shah not be within
the province OF said board 20 publish other
| literature than that committed 10 its care ~
these resolutions. except such As may be
necessary 10 the greater efficiency oi the
series. or a. the convention itself may here
I after direct.
d. Resolved, That any profit aceruins
from said publications, after a LIBERAL AZ
lowance for the conduct OF its busines, TIE
board Of managers shall appropriate ss the
convention may order from time 20 time.
The following committees Were appoint
ed: Resolutions. hopeful view of the work,
yice-president's report, treasurers report,
Italian missions and Pagan missions.