The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-12


the Schools OF the State be retained az
far as possible under the control OF the
members OF the church was discussed
ana adopted. Many remarks were made
on THIS subject, and also on education In
general. some Of them looking 10 the
final establishment Of State female
seminary.
The Speakers were: Rev. J. A. Har-
mon, Of Tazewell. Rev. l.. a. Cutler Colo
mel j. j. Cary and Rev. A. r. Moore.
OF Richmond; Rev. Il. A. Abbott, OF Char
lottesville; Rev. J. y. Hamaker. OF Stras-
burg; Rev. A. Mclean and Rev. ]. II.
Hardin, Of Cincinnati
me next resolution was, that the
state Board be requested to prepare a
programme for the next annual conven-
ton, and IL possible short addresses or
papers on foreign. home and State mis-
sionary work and Sunday schools be in
cluded as part Of the programme"
The resolution was adopted with an
amendment that the Christian Endeavor
work be also included in the programme.
AT this juncture the newly-elected presi-
dent, Rev. a. r. Moore, rendered his
resignation, which. in Difference to him.
was accepted. Colonel Cary was then
unanimously elected in his stead. Colo
mel Cary postpones his acceptance for the
time being.
The committee on obituaries then re-
ported The report included Rev II. II.
Wynne, Of Grafton, York county; w. q.
W. Farthing, Of Olive Branch, James
City county; Mrs. r. X. Chandler, of
Newport News; Joseph r. Redwood, OF
Richmond. and John W. Voolfolk, of
Bowling Green.
The report OF the committee was adopt
ed by a rising vote. after which the
meeting was led In appropriate prayer by
Rev. l.. A. Cutler.
The presence and labors Of Benz. King
(colored) were made known, after which
a collection was taken to meet his ex-
penses to and from the meeting also,
some subscriptions were made TO the
work among the colored people In VIZ
ginia. and the meeting adjourned to
F. NJ.
The convention was again called to
order at o'clock, the Rev. Jabez Hall
in the chair. New delegates were en-
rolled. A resolution offered by A. X
Moore TO invite the ladies OF the u W.
r. NJ henceforth to meet with us In ses-
sion. occupying a part OF our time LOT
their deliberations. was adopted. o. II.
Moore was sent 10 inform the ladies' OF
this movement A motion OF f. +. Bal
lard to send fraternal greeting 10 the
Baptist Association in session at Danville
was carried.
The hour having arrived and passed
for the discussion OF the question shall
We Have State Paper" the report or
the committee was presented by colonel
Cary.
The report recommends the giving into
the hands OF the Apostolic Guide, or
Louisville, KY, the responsibility OF pup
fishing the paper at their own cost, eigh,
Iages Of the paper to consist OF virginia
matter and the other eight or the GUIDE
own matter. thus securing TO the virginia
subscribers double the former amount OF
matter at the same cost-Sl.5O.
II ais involved the employment Of a
Virginia editor, to whom all State contr-
buttons are to go before being forwarded
to Louisville for publication.
The proposition was warmly discussed
being favored by the majority of the
speakers
The following resolution was then
offered by Mr.. B. A. Abbott, Of Char
lottesville:
Resolved, That we promise our support
to the paper proposed by the Guide Com
pany, and that we promise reasonable
effort to increase the circulation OF sad
paper.
The resolution was carried.
The invitation extended TO the Christian
Womans Board Of Missions was not ac-
cepted at present because Of the absence
of their State president, Miss Ellen Kent.
The convention thsn adjourned for sup
per-
At the night session there was an adj
dress by j. II. Harden. secretary Of the
general home board.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
The next meeting will be in Norfolk In
November. 1898.