The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-11
VIRGINIA BAPTISTS.
MEETING YESTERDAY THE GEN.
ERAL ASSOCIATION.
Large Gathering ut Richmond
Dunnsway's Introductory Sermon.

ROANOKE, Nov. 1O.-Speciai.-The
which eonvenes here this evening, promis-
es 20 be one Of the most interesting and
Important religious gathering ever assem-
bled in this section Of the State. Several
hundred delegates are already present,
and the total will exceed five hundred. The
sessions Of the association will be held
in the First Baptist church, Of which
DR.. f. b. Pollard, formerly Of Richmond,
is pastor.
Among the Richmond delegates who
have arrived are: Mr.. J. T. Ellyson, presi-
dent OF the Association; DR.. r. H. Pitt,
Dr. w. w. Landrum, president OF the
Minister'S Conference; Professors Harris,
Boatwright, Pollard and Thomas Of Rich
mond College; DR.. George b. Steele. Rev.
j. ). Dill, Rev. w. l.. Wright, Dr. George
Cooper, Rev II. A. Bagby, Rev. w. f..
Hatcher, Mr.. T. II. Elicit. Mr.. Josiah Ry-
land. Jr., Rev. Walter Hines, Rev. j. b.
Hutson, Mr. j. Leigh Jones, Mr.. j. B..
Wood, Mr.. Il. NJ. Foster, Mr.. William
Ellyson. Mr.. II. Theodore Ellyson, Mr.
Norvell Ryland, treasurer Of the Asso-
citation; DR.. James Nelson, Mr.. John h.
Massey, Professor Harrison, OF Richmond
College, Mr.. j. q. Pollard andm any others
Among the distinguished visitors from
other states are: Rev. G. G. Biting, ID. d.,
Of Philadelphia. secretary Of the Ameri-
can Baptist Publication Society; DR.. Ro-
bert Ryland, Of Bristol. Tenn, formerly
president OF Richmond College; Or. r. IL.
Kerfoot, of the Theological Seminary in
Louisville, Ky.
Or. w. w. Landrum, OF Richmond,
presided over the Minister'S Conference,
which met to-day at 10 4. NJ. Various ques-
tons Of a UNCONVENTIONAL character were
discussed and many valuable papers read.
Among the speakers were DR.. J. T..
Taylor. OF Salem; Rev r. 4. Bryan. OF
China; DR.. 4. Ryland Or. John William
Jones, DR.. Landrum and others.
one OF the features Of tO-morrOw's ex-
ercises will be the meeting of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union. Mr.. r.. NJ. Long,
Of Richmond College. viii conduct the
opening service.
The sessions Of the association proper
began at 7:3O this evening with introduce
tory sermon by Rev. w. L. Dunnaway. Of
Middleburg, Va.
The theme Of DR.. Dunnaway's introduc-
tory sermon was the marvellous changes
wrought by Christianity In the history OF
the nations and the prospects OF its future
triumph. The discourse was broad In
sweep, optimistic in tone and sweet I'm
spirit. The vast audience listened with
great attention.
The following officers were elected:
Rev. T. S. Dunnaway ID. D.. OF Fred
ericksburg, president; DR.. George Cooper,
OF Richmond; L. b. Allen. Of Berkley:
Judge A. p. Cole, of Marion; Rev. G.. e.
Truitt Of Lynchburg Nice-presidents; Rev.
INIT "a af ob
Jones, auditor. Mr.. NOrvell Ryland. Of
Richmond, declined reelection as treas
urer, and a committee was appointed to
nominate his successor.
Or. Il. b. Pollard, Of Roanoke delivered
a chaste address Of welcome, I'm which
he referred TO Roanoke as a city Of peace,
and not Of riot.
DR.. w. L. Hatcher responded on behalf
OF the association.
At the afternoon session the subject Of
the Conduct OF Marriages and Funerals"
evoked the liveliest discussion. Rev. DR..
Landrum, OF Richmond, was called on to
speak upon this topic.
He was followed by Rev. James b. Tay-
Tor and Mr. Bryan. n missionary from
China, and Rev Robert Ryland, Of Bris-
to. the latter speaking upon the economy
OF funerals.
Rev. j. William Jones. chaplain OF the
University Of Virginia, and the renowned
chaplain OF the Army Of Northern Nlr-
ginia, then made a brief address in the
line pursued by Dr.. Ryland. DR. Jones
was followed by Mr.. Hart, layman Of
the church.
on motion, the chair appointed COM
mittee consisting Of Reys. Pitt, OF Rich
mond: Thames, of Danyllle, and Hatcher,
Of Norfolk, 10 arrange the details for the
next ministers conference. The president
was also directed 10 send letters Of con-
dolence to the venerable Or. a. Broaddus
and others who were unable 10 attend.
The conference then adjourned.