The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1893-04-11
BAPTISTS IN SESSION.
The Georgia BAPTIST Convention at Dawson.
The Excrci, es edneslaY.

BAHI1SIS In SESS1ON.
The Georgia Baptist Convention at Dawson.
The Exerci,e " ednestlay.
Dawson, Ga, April 5.-(Special THE
GGorsa Baptist several hundred
morning in the beautiful new Baptist
church here. The following officers were
elected: j. II. Fitzpatrick, president; Gov
ernor w: j. Northen, w. IL. Patterson,
Lansing Burrows, G. a. Davis, vice pres
iIepts; George r.. Mccall, secretary; IL.
&. Mcconnell, assistant secretary.
W. III. Patterson delivered an admirable
welcome address. Dr. Burrows responded
i'll felicitous and charming manner. The
convention decided, after an animated dis
cussion, to have preaching services in the
Jones led the opposition, basing his objcc-
ton on the reason that important business
coming before the body would require all
the time during the day. DR.. Patterson
advocated two preaching services and car
ried the convention with him to the delight
of the large audience.
w. II. Kerfoot preached Tuesday morn
ing. Tuesday night Il. G. Mcconnell
preached the convention sermon. We'd
nesday morning, $. A. Goodwin filled the
pulpit. All of these eminent ministers de-
liyered magnificent sermons greatly delight
ing and edifying immense congregations.
Much routine business was transacted
Tuesday and Wednesday morning concern
of this great religious denomination DR..
Campbell presented an admirable report
from the committee on the state mission
board. DR.. Goodwin, of Savannah spoke
to the report. His speech was perfect
gem Of eloqucnce and logic. captivating and
thrilling all hearers. A lively debate en-
sued on II proposition authorizing the Bap-
lists of Macon 10 erect a church on the prop
erty of Mercer university, fronting Tatnall
square. Finally DR.. Burrows called the
previous question, which was sustained,
but before toe vote was taken, the hour
for the special order arrived for DR.. Ker
foots address i'll behalf of the
theological seminary, of Louisville,
Ky. His address was replete
with interesting and valuable. in
FORMATION. lie called for subscriptions
to Il students fund for defraying the liv
ing expenses, of young men attending this
seminary. About 5000 was raised in re-
Spouse to his eloquent appeal.
Among the distinguished visitors may be
mentioned j. NJ. frost, Nashville, Tenn. :,
representing the Sunday school board; r
=. Bell Richmond, Va, representing the
foreign mission board; DR.. kerfoot, Louis
vile, Ky. w. Z. Harvey, also of Louis
vile, representing the Baptist denomina-
ton and The Western Recorder.
Governor Northeu and wife are attend
ing the convention both being earnest
Christian workers. Mrs Northen read an
interesting and instructive paper before the
meeting of the WomenS' Missionary Union
held in the Presbyterian church here.
Stainback Wilson, of Atlapta, correspond
ing secretary and treasurcs: Mrs. J. d.
Chapman, Milledgcyillc, acting secretary
Mrs: b. IL. Hood, of Dawson, in
charming manner welcomed the unoin to
our midst. Mrs. G.. r. Mccall, of Macon.
made happy response. Many excellent
papers and reports were read. Among
other well-knoUn ladies attending the
union is Miss Mary i. Wright, of Augusta
Il Jealous Christian and missionary worker
and lady of charming personality. The
doors of every home In Dawson are wide
open and our people murmuring because
their guests are not more numerous.
Another distinguished attendant on the
convention is DR.. w. d. Powell mission
airy to Mexico, who delivered most in
ternoon before the Ladies' Missionary
Union at the Presbyterian church, and at
night he spoke to densely packed house
and delighted audience at the Baptist
church. He is q gifted man and capti-
Yatng speaker, dcllghting his auditors.
The Convention Adjourned.
Dawson, Ga, April 6.--(Special 1.-THE third
days session OF Inc Baptist convention began
thus morning, President Fitzpatrick In the
chair. The result Of the election OF trustees of
Mercer university was announced as follows:
w. l.. Fitzpatrick, J. ID. Chapman, I. q. Law
son, B l.. Willingham, w. {. Iaschal, j. c.
4.
Wilingham, Welborn +. Clarke, ). \. Jami-
son, J. &, Gibson. E. Y. Mallory, G. $. Tumlin,
", II. Cooper, +. A JeSsup, W. ]. Northen,
j. W. Cabaniss, j. j. Davis, j. ID. Stewart, L.
z. MGGonne H., s. a A. Bgrney j. t. T. r4nllI +.
L. u. lIuguenin, j. ID. Stctson.
Subsequently the board organized by elccting
W. l.. kilpatrick president, r.. T. Mallory,
secretary. The convention authorized the
trustees of Mercer university to donate a lot
to the Tatnall Square Baptist church. and the
trustees resolved to do
DR. Taylor presented the committees report
education, favoring 1t in admirable adj
also made by Professor Willett, Dir Battle,
Professor SOeS, of Atlanta seminary; Glenn
2 SJeed Il ,n r. kng and rrQfesso Sol Cox Of
diencc by his splendid effort
Interesting and instructive reports were
made by other standing committees, many
members before their adoption. The report of
the committee on temperance evoked Il lively
discussion on the recommendation fayOring the
dispcnSary system, provided nothing better
could be had for supervising the liquor evil.
The convention GIlnnat9d this from the re-
port. thus declaring itself Opposed 10 selling
whisky In any manner Whatever and Squarely
fayoring prohibition.
The issue between the trustees of the
IIearn High school and the executive com
mittce was referred to a Spccia! comnittee
Of !. L. Willcty r T. ;,, ne4 i,'., W. NJ
settle the matter reporting their action to
next years convention.
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pastors to look carefully into the cultivation
and Development of young people
The convention raised handsome sum
toward erecting Mount Zion and Mount Olive
churches in Pike county, recently destroyed
by the cyclone.
The former executive committee was re
elected except Captain r. W. Warren excused
nj his own request; j. y, Taylor was elected
II. Y. Badly presented the committees
Mort on deceased ministers. Twenty have
| I'd since the last convention.
| RESOLUTIONS were adopted thanking Dawson
| clIcns for their generous hoSpitaIties and
ia, ads for courtesies.
, NJ singing and prayer, the convention ad-
| lGuiht to meet in Macon on Tuesday before
1 = SEA- adj Saturday in April next. President
h ~ i', is fine paliamentarian, an excel
Tonight i lI,l Dobbs, of Cartersvlle preached
| congregation. at
Da }yf non VIII. gladly welcome the Georgia
offers.
| COMMON sCh otNS, COMMON PEOPLE