The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-13

meeting should be aimed at some particu-
ihf purpose and no believed IN shooting
straight at the mark. Ameeting for the cui-
tNaNng OF Christian character should not
lose us weight by being turned into aninNlta-
Ton meeting.
Mr. b. Williams, Pew. p. G. Elsom and
others took tie ground that the best way to
reach sinners was bv a|rCusing the Christians.
Dr. ". W. landrum was mere introduced,
and, after explaining his previous absence on
account of sickness. welcomed tho Assocla-
ton as tho pastor OF .le church TO that build
iag. lie warmly Endorsed the plan OF in-
Vtnc sinners TO a profession OK conversion
and said.
AT ANY TrfF.
THE subject Of tho discourse. though it
may appear unwelcOme 10 the immediate ac-
ccptance of the gospel. should not prevent us
from calling for confessions Of faith IN Christ
GO the close OF the meeting. For example.
when ] have preached on elect or predistinc-
ton doctrines. which some thlnk repeliant %
the unconverted. ! have seen sinners con-
yerted and received them as candidates for
baptism. ItIs ln tins matter as il Is in cOllec-
t.ous. Some hold that funerals and family
prayers are not GOOD times 90 take collections.
This is q mistake. A collection for foreign
missions WIS taken az the funeral OF a lady in
% Baptist church IN Virginia by her special re-
quest made on her death bed. She wished
that the cause nearest her heart should be
IGNORED IN her death. No. brethren. my ad-
VICE is % work on tho new plan Give
your hearers an opportunity O. acknowledge
the Saviour every time you speak"
EXHIBITING TIE REroBrs.
a blackboard showing the reports OF the
various associations was placed in the view OF
the convention 10y Mr.. II. O. Williams. State
secretary, and taking Lessons from the figures
presented he invited % discussion of the prob
lens winch confront +Aa kfr.rrru AGlInfuffNW
llls own comments were critical OF tho lack
OF Work accomplished IA comparison with the
privileges enjoyed, the number Of associate
members IN comparison will the active ranks,
the comparatively small numbers IN commit
Tee work and Bible classes. lie said that IL wasA
TACT that ont of 3lS conversions recorded by
the various secretaries there We're only $50 re-
ported TO have connected themselves with
churches. The remedies Onered were the lol-
wing up of personal work with more prompt
invitation OF the aid of tie minister and TAX
ing the convert 10 the church OF his choice.
SHOULD JOIN THE CHURCH.
DR.. McBryde cited case where out Of thirty
prOlessed conversions at a college meeting
only one Joined the church. hr. Candlish,
though the secretary, We're likely 10 mistake
enthusiasm for conversion and record d good
many as converted improperly,
The financial problem. tie problem Of the
best means of bringing the associate mem
Ders into the Church. how TO increase the
interest among the active members and other
sub Gets were rapidly reviewed and discussed
The morning session closed with "a magnlh-
cent Bible reading and lecture by Mr. w.. j.
Williams. Dr. J.. A. Dickinson pronounced
the Dencdicton.
FACTS AM FIGURES.
The following are the figures posted in the
convention yesterday morning showing the
ra.rnNL.r.IrV 90 anDI o-uIafUfr II 0nH other
facts. Berkeley. 1O4. Berryville, II. Chase
City. 81: COyingtOn. 81. Front Royal. 81:
Hampton. III: HarrlsOnburg. ~. Luray. 80;
Lyuchburg. 1917: Newport News. 13j. Norfolk,
3f4: Petersburg. 337: Portsmouth, 81. Pu-
laski. Gj Roanoke, 20. Salem. 90; stanton.
$50. Winchester loj. Shenandoah. 100; Lynch
burg. Junior department. ri. Crewe, $50; lin
castle. ~; Fort Monroe. 81; Richmond, 81;
Montreal. II; Danvillo, l7j; Rlchm nd Rail
road. $50: fredericksburg. u; Hampton
Sidney. 10; Richmond College, 10 Augusta
Military Academy. 26; Emory and Henry, u.
PantOps Academy, 80. Roanoke College. ~;
RaudOlnh-MacOn Academy. So. Virginia Nil
itary Institute. $50. University of Virginia,
ia. Haudolph-llacoa Coilege. i05: Miller
Manual Labor School, "a; Washington and
Lee University, 100: Virginia Agrl-
cultural and Mechanical College. 81;
total membership. 90 3. active membership,
800. associate membership, 1871. men on
committees. i.AUit PaNeih III ItaItH. ip|Hif
500. young mems meetings. A.; average at
tendance. 2319. men IN Bible classes, $50;
gymuasiums. 8: buildings owned, 3 lots
owned. 3 professed conversion, 3l3; united
with churches. 1sS.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session was opened with the
reading of a paper by Mr.. A. Is. Paul. general
secretary OF Portsmouth. on The Gymna-
stun its Place and Value in ASSOCIATION
Work. a short discuss on followed. IL which
quite a number of delegates participated. 4
general conversation followed on the topic.
Is Dung Mems Bible Glasses their Character
and characteristics. with Hints on Topics and
Teaching" Mr.. W. u. MorIiss. general sec
Rotary Of Baltimore, conducted the converse
ton.
PARLoR CONFERENCES.
At4:sOo'clock anumber of parlor conferences
were held. The c~lergymon who are attending
the convention met lu TIE parlOr OF Mr.. T.. q.
Noting, on Main and Fifth streets. Rev. l..
B. Johnston. Of Harrisonburg. presided, and
Rev. Il. l.. Kerr. ID. d.. of Richmond. read "a
pa0er on The Claims of the Association
iuon the Church" Eoy. $. X. Cox, ID. d., of
uarr.sonburg. was % follow with the reading
Of a paper on How Can the Association be
More Helpful % the Church ~ In his alb
sence his paper was read by Mr.. A.. =. Paul.
a general conversation followed. conducted
by Mr.. VI. g.. Williams, OF Atlanta. Ga. on
Some Things the Pastors Should Know
the Association and How Can the In
formation be Secured
a coNFrRrNcE.
The conference of local and district COM
was held a. tho same time in the par
lors OF Major James Caskie. al No. 2 north
fifth street. with Mr.. T.. y. White, of Ports
az presiding officer. Mr.. d. j.. Atlee,
Jr.. general secretary Of Danville, read a
paper on How Can We Promote Individual
Responsibility on the Part o. Our Active
Membership o." He was followed by Mr..
theodore A.. Harding. Of Washington, d.. c..
with q paper on Opportunities for the In
argement OF District Work The general
conversation on the two papers Win h en-
,ued was conducted b. Mr.. Ii. NJ. Mcllhany,
If Stanton. and % good many delegates gave
Incidents of Their experience during the past
year.
college NEWS.
The parlOr Of Mr.. John II. Griffith, on
franklin between Fifth and Sixth streets. were
thrown open to tic college students, whose
,onterence was presided over ny Dr. W. W.
smith. of NandOlph-Macon College. Mr.. ,.
j.. Eatten. of the name college. conducted the
conversation on ways IN Which College Men
Assist the Local Association" Dir. j.. L.
Curtis, of Fort Defiance. read a paper on'flan
Of a Campaign IN Il College Association.
c. y. Taylor. Of Richmond College. led
the conversation on''In What Can the Deputa-
ton students he Used 10 Greatest Advantage.
A number @. questions We're then put and
answered under the direction of Mr.. i. =. !