Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1891-08-22
Acro.nnc B.usi.. Association.

The Accomac Baptist Association
held it's eighty-third annual session
with the Hampton Baptist Church,
and was attended by a larger number
of delegates than ever ct any pre-
yious meeting rerhaps-all of the
churches in the Association being
represented. Until few years ago
when the Hampton church withdrew
from the Dover to unite with this
Association it was composed entirely
ofthe Eastern Shore Baptist Churches
and on August 19th, for the first time
In her history she crossed the boun-
diaries of the Peninsula to hold her
annual meeting. Much Of the first
day was spent in reading the church
letters and the election of officers.
All of the old officers consisting OF
Moderator, r. T. Gunter; Clerk, G.
G. ,Toynes; Treasurer, d. L. White,
were reelected. The church letters
were very encouraging, showing a
large increase in membership, and
that the contributions to the various
objects of the Association were more
than double that of the previous year.
The afternoon was devoted to CO nsld-
eration of the Ministers Relief Fund.
The introductory sermon was
preached at night by Rev. j. B. PRO-
itt, of Ulanrocli, to - large audienc>.
This sermon was much praised i3r
.c,earness of thought and eleeanc.
of diction, and added to his reputt
ton as u rising pulpit orator. Alter
The sermon II collection was taken a
the REQUEST of Rev. H. Petty to assist
tho Cape Charles church, which re-
suited in II good contribution DelhS
received for this object.
The report OF the Sunday School
and Bible Board produced u very IN
teresting discussion, especially the
feature relating TO the Southern
series of Sunday School literature,
which WAS participated in by ~. ;.
Segar, Revs. q. G.. nundick and W.
W.Wood and Drs. Pollard and Wood
fin. The Association unanimously
recommended to the various churches
the desirability of using these papers
in their sch lols.
An interesting report on State Mis-
sions WAS read, showing the good
work accomplished by this Board in
assisting weak churches and planting
new ones in destitute communities.
Rev. e. G. Bundi.Ein AIN able pa
per presented the needs Of education
in the Association, and in doing so
called especial attention to the excel
lent work done by the Onancock
Academy, and recommended 1t as
second TO none in Virginia Tor the
character Of work it professed 10 60,
while the claims OF Richmond College
were presented in q clear and forclble
speech by DR.. Pollard. and the Rich
mond Institute by Rev. d. B. Hal cher.
Thursday evening was devoted en-
tirelv to Foreign Missions. Many in
teresting speeches were made and the
various modes OF collecting for this
Board were discussed.
The report on Home Missions was
discussed in All able manner by w.
Ellyson. of Richmond, and Dr.Th
as, of Washington.
The question of Temperance next
came up for discussion. The usual
Incorporate speeches were not made
and if there were any present who
held ultra and inpracticable views
upon this important question they
did not give the Association the ben
eft of them.
1t WIS the pleasure of the Associa-
tion to welcome TO seats in the body
Drs. Pollard and Pitt, Revs. r: 5.
Hatcher and L. j. Pollard, Of Rich
mond. DR.. Thomas. of Washington,
Rev. Mr.. Jlennox, of Pocomoke CITY,
and the ministers of other denomlna-
tons residing in Hampton. These
gentlemen added much to the meet
ing by their presence and partlclpa-
ton in the discussions. 1t was equally
pleasant to have with US several
ministers who have cast their lot
with us since our last annual meet
iny. and we hope they may continue
to meet with us annually for many
wears to come.
A resolution OF thanks to the Hamp-
ION chu.ch for the l,ospita BILE man
ner in which the delegates were en-
tertained was adopted by rising
vote. The Association is certainly
under obligations to Dr.. II. II. Parra-
more, Mr.. Julian Lake, Mr.. King, Mr..
Segar and Dr.. Woodfin for their un-
t:rinr zeal in looking after the visit
ing brethren.
After singing in the Sweet By and
By and the general hand shaking,
which has been practiced for so many
wears, at the close of this Association,
that many brethren would hardly
believe we had closed in due form
were it omitted, the Association adj
iourned to meet again on Wednesday
before the third Lords day in Au-
gust, 1892, with Modestown church
the Introductory sermon to be
preached by Rev. p. II. Purncll,
Rev. A. J. Fristoe, alternate.
Many took advantage of the time
between the sessions to visit the
places of interest around Hampton,
Normal School, Soldiers Home, New
port News and other Dlaces-and all
returned home delighted with their
trip. ".