Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1891-02-27

TBy Stanton Delegated
The Staunton delegation was the largest
present except Roanoke, which sent just
the same number.
Capt. McIlhany, as usual. was a pTOml
nent figure. He was often called upon and
never failed to hit the mark-often in 6
very humorous way. Hugh McIlhany, Jr..
presided at the organ part Of the time
Prof. Wilson with his cornet accompanied
our delegation and rendered most efficient
service III the musical line. MI. Colburn,
the musical conductor, spoke to one OF our
members of the assistance he had rendered.
Our boys concluded that the accounts
which they had heard of the hospitality of
the Lynchburg people had not been exag-
gerated.
Mr.. II. d. Peck spoke on the subject.
"What have been our Chief Dific ulties the
past year, He concluded by referring to
the debt on our Association building and
how it had been funded, also the readiness
with which the bonds had been TAKEN
When he told what our Ladies Auxiliary
had been asked to do towards reducing the
debt and what they had done, old Mr..
Thane Miller burst forth with: ''Thank
God for the ladies'
Capt. Z. G. Morton gave an interesting
talk on sour Summer Encampment. -
Some of his remarks were exceedingly hui
morous and drew forth peals of laughter
While at other times they were solemn and
pathetic. as were also Mr.. Dadmun's, who
spoke on the same subject. There will be-
large attendance next summer at Hamp-
ton.
The cadets from the Stauntcn Male
Academy Capt kable 81 attracted much
attention on account of their handsome
uniform, their neat and soldierly appearance
and gentlemanly bearing. They did not
fail to respond when the call was made fol
contributions towards the State work.
At the 'sFareWell Services' the large
Baptist church was SO crowded-the out.
side aisles being packed with people stand
ing up-that it was impossible for the del
egates to form the circle, so they clasped
hands where they stood. At these services
Mr.. Dadmun by special request sang as {
solo. 1.-THE Child Of q King.' Capt. Nell
hany, Capt. Morton and Mr.. Peck Were
called upon for some parting words.
The building put up by MI. Vanderbilt il
New Y ork for the Railroad branch of The
work cost twice more per square foot
than any club house in that city. Forty
thousand dollars has been contributed by
the Union Pacific Railroad for Association
work in connection with their road.
Those interested in the observance of tht
Sabbath, will be pleased to know that a
the great collegiate boat race at New Lon
don, Conn, last summer, the victors WERE
the ones who would not practice onSunday
an exception to all others. They were
from Cornell University n. Y.
Staunton Association S representatives OF
the Committees were I. K. Woodhouse, OF
State Executive Committee Report; H
M. McIlhany, on Committee on Devotion
al Meetings: II. n. Nc lhany, Jr., on Com
mittee on Business; 7. Z. Morton, on Com
mittee On nominations.
Judge Geo. G. Grattan of Harrisonburg
was elected President, and Taylor McCo
of Staunton, one Of the Secretaries of TIL
Convention.
In the annual reports from Associations
were the following:
MISUNDERSTANDING $50; so member
in committee; average Sunday nights, Isl
have gymnasium and own building, value
at 900.
Staunton Military Academy-Membel
ship, 105; have Bible class and gymnasium
Greenville-Average attendance, 40; AS
r ISOLATION iourishing.
arrisonburg-Average attendance, 3!
have reading room and two young men
meetings weekly; has gymnasium; numbe
of conversions, Is,
Fishburne School Membership, So; tW
meetings weekly; Bible taught as regula
study; number Of converts reported, 5.
Personal DESCRIPTIONS.
TFrona the Lynctburg P0pers.]
The most widely known man in associatlo
work in Virginia is Mr.. II. o. Williams, Stat
Secretary. Perhaps hardly town i'll til
State, on the line of a railroad, has not ha
him as visitor during the five years he hs
occupied the field. Born in Watertown, \
y April II, 1861, he began work for youn
men at Auburn N. Y, in February, 1873
Subsequently he served as secretary at P1ail
field n. j., and New Haven, Ct, acceptin
the call to Virginia State work in January
$50 This work here has been pre-emnentl
successful; for to his untiring efforts is larg
ly due the present prosperous condition OF IL
Virginia associations.
In appearance Mr.. Williams is decided
prepossessing. Black hair, dark brown eye
and a dropping black moustache, set Oh
face whose most prominent characteristic
frmness. His figure is athletic and con
manding his voice deep and sonorous, az
his manner of speech invariably attracti,
and retains attention. He is the foitunat
possessor Of wife and child, and resides
Richmond
That the convention appreciates the wOr
of its popular and efficient secretary is ey
denced by the fact that it voted him a trip
Europe next summer, in order that he ma
attend the worlds conference at Amsterdam
Edward Turner Dadmum is the assistant
MI Williams in the State work, and mol
could be more able. There is no more pop
lar secretary in the State than he, and his a
ouaintance is very wide. A coincidence axis
with regard to the birth place of the two Sta
Secretaries for the assistant, was born
WATERFOWL, Massachusetts, February IS, 1sG
He began association work as general secl
tarv at Norfolk, February IL, 1880 Fol
time, Mr.. Dadmun occupied similar posltl
in Omaha Nebraska; but MS fondnesS l
Virginia induced him to return in the wfnt
of 'S8, and accept the Staunton Secretaryshl
From this position he entered the state Wof
over year ago.
Mr.. Dadmun is blonde, of medium bull
and is especially successful as a speaker. Ii
success in evangelistic work has been remar
able. He is still unmarried-but his futu
state is somewhat doubtful.
Judge q. q. Grattan was the convention
chairman, presiding with grace and digni
at many of the sessions. He is native
Rockingham county, and served i'll the Co
federate army. Atpresent he practices la
in Harrisonburg. In appearance he is ia
and erect, with keen blue eyes, and iron-gr
hair and moustache.
Cant n NJ McIIhanv The President
the Staunton Association for number
years, is a familiar figure to Old convent
goers. He has been laughingiy called st
old association war-horse." To his effo