The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-15
~: prss;dent John r. West, of Richmond,
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stnd;es. under the leadership OF Rev; Z; I.
Williamson. of Lexington, Mr.. X. r. Me
Errnv general secretary of New YORK CITY,
,ras Introduced. He was greeted with storm
" annlause. and his address was frequently
interrupted by similar manifestations. Inc
subject Of his address was The Study OF the
Woyd Of God in Our Associations. How IL
Wsy Inc Promoted" After abiding to the
nneition held by Virginia in the work. he
,r,,ent into the discussion of the subject, Some
of his points were as follows:
PROGRESS OF BIBLE STUDY.
While insufficient efforts have hitherto
been made along the line Of Bible study,
more attention is now directed TO the work
.Lon over before The objects of the methods
~ instruction should be first to see that young
mon be organized into regular BiDle
training classes 10 fit them better for Chris-
,ian work: secondly. 10 produce convection
on the minds of the unsayed of their true
condition. and of the necessity OF true faith
in Christ in order 10 salvation: thirdly, 10
convince such Of the need and importance OF
church membership. Mr. McBurny empha-
sized the advice that no distlnctlvely secta-
nan noiuts be discussed in our classes for
Rible study. and gave a list OF valuable re-
forence- books and textbooks. The work of
the Association Is primarily and pre-
eminenty TO win young men Tor Christ, 10
Load them into the church, and fit them 10 be-
~
are Twenty-Five associations in this state
without training classes of any kind, while
none of the organizations in this State has an
evangestc training class. Al present there
are no Bible classes in One-half OF the associa-
tions Of America. A revival of the Bible study
will do more good than revival meetings
and the question of Bible study Is 10 Dc
agitated in the most persistent and aggressive
manner until no association IN this State Is
without Bible class.
A conversation on the subject followed for
about fifteen minutes, and lively interest
was manifested on the subject. In CONVEX
satiOnal manner afterwards the diinculties
were discussed which members and officers Oh
associations have TO overcome. Inc matter
was thoroughly discussed. and many dele
gates took an active part in the discussion.
THE PARLoR CONFERENCES.
The parlor conferences held at the resi-
dences of some citizens Of Lynchburs in the
afternoon. formed new feature of the work
of the Convention. They were arranged TOR
pastors. committeeman. college delegates.
Junior departments and railroad delegates.
All five had the same object in ylew-to bring
out the views Of the attending delegates IN
regard to the manner in which the interests
and the work of the Association could be best
furthered in the several departments.
In the conference for local aud district
committees, Mr.. Mcllhanv, president OF the
Stanton Association, was IN the chair. Mr..
Morris expOunded how committees should be
organized to do effective work. The chair
man demonstrated how full meetings Of the
boards of directors might be obtained He
stated that II was necessary to make proper
selections OF members Of these boards. Some
times directors were chosen on account OF
their wealth or business connections or for
the reason 10 have certain churches presented
on the Board. However the interests OF the
&. 4 l.. aH.gll fNH..la
lection Of Jealous Christians who were willing
10 make reasonable sacrifices.
After the organization the different duties
should be explained 10 the members. The
Board should meet at the time prescribed IN
the bylaws. and each director should be
made 10 feel the importance of being on hand
at the time, when the meeting began While 1t
was advisable tohave the meetings at the Asso-
ciationrooms. il might be desirable to hold them
at times at the residence of some member
in conjunction with lunch or tea. Finances
should be considered as chief topics and there
should not be too much red tape. Business
ought to be transacted rapidly. while social
intercourse might follow afterward.
DISTRICT WORK.
Mr.. John r. West. Of Richmond. spoke on
the manner in which the district work ought
10 be carried out. and explained the duties of
the committeeman. II vas necessary. the
speaker said to secure the committees by
special solicitation and personal visitation. The
members should be selected geographically,
and their work would be done very adj
yantageously by the State secretary. Core
spending members should be secured in every
town Not everybody was able 10 attend n
State convention, the work should therefore
be brought to the men by the holding OF dis
trict conventions and conferences. When a
town got ripe for It. IL would be a compare
lively easy matter TO start an organization.
The light session was opened with an inn
mense audience. Mr. J. T.. pugh. of Washing
ton. reading the first paper on How Can we
Enlist the Interest and Maintain the Member
ship Of our Association
Mr. McIlhany. Of stanton, read the report
of the State Committee in the absence of its
President, Professor W. w. Smith, of Ran
dolph- Macon College. The report expresses
the thanks of the committee for the faithful
services of State Secretary Williams, his as
sistant Mr.. Dadmun, and Treasurer Charles
X. Willis. The following recommendations
were made: That an additional Office, sec
rotary be employed; that $1,000 he raised for
the work during the present year; that building
lots be secured IN each town * speedily rs
possible: that conferences be held IN each dis
trict that personal iurity work be made per-
manent; that evangelic meetings be made fire.
quent. and that corresponding members be
placed in each town where there Is no assOci-
ton.
STATE COMMITTEE FINANCES.
The reports of Messrs. Williams and Dad
nun went into the details of this report
while Mr.. Charles X. Willis gave information
Of the finances of the State Committee. This
report contained the following figures:
Total receipts during the s5,l9i 65
Total expenditures. 5O3J -
Excess Of receipts. .....................s i59 26
The principal items Of expenditure were the
following
Salaries Oh State secretary and assistant
SECRETARY coslS5 -
travelling eXpenSCs...- .................. FL 81
Expenses of last annual conyentiOn..... ll5 o.
Printing and stationery. ........,....... I'D IS
Expenses publishing State rcpOrt........ 25S IS
Summer encampment.....,....... 20 20
Paid International Committee. .......... 20 s.
The Rev. Il. J. McBryde, ID. D., chaplain Of
Washington and Lee University delivered a
very impressive and eloquent address on col
lege work. In answering the question. What
shall We emphasize this year," the speaker
mentioned reception work. deputation effort
Bible study and the principle that we desire
in our working ranks, not quantity but quail
ty. 1T is not more men that we need, but a
better brand"
TOUCHING SINGER AND SONG,
When Dr. McBryde had ended he an
nounced that Mr.. Miller, of Cincinnati, would
sing The Mothers GOOd-Bv The deepest