The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-11-11
RAprIsrs oF VIRGINIA.
A Conference of Ministers in Session
at Roanoke.

at Roanoke.
Roanoke, Va, Nov, 10.-The conference
of the Baptist ministers convened at the
First Baptist church in this city this
morning, and continued its session
throughout the day. its exercises serving
as a fitting opening to the work of the
! general association of Virginia, which
was called TO order tonight by Hon j.
| Taylor EllysOn, of Richmond president
! of the association.
The attendance at to-day's morning
and afternoon sessions averaged about
POO, including among those present many
prominent clergymen of the Baptist
church in this state. The trains arriving
| tonight were crowded with delegates,
and at least 400 people from away will
join in the work of the association. They
are being entertained largely by members
! or the church, but many are stopping at
the different hotels in the city.
This mornings session was presided
over by the president, Rev. w. A. Ian
drum, ID, D., of Farmyille; who delivered
an appropriate opening address
At 10 o'clock the question, "our young
people; how to induce them into church
work and association work" was dis
| cussed by Rev. +. B. Thames, of Danville,
and Rev Samuel Sanders. OF Radford.
Prayer was then offered by Rev. DIR. j.
S. Felix, of Lynchburg.
From IL to IL o'clock, Revs. 7. s. Duna-
way, G, 4. Herndon and 3. II. Dement,
discoursed very intelligently on scriptural
evangelism.
From u to /, Rev DIR. w e. Hatcher,
Rev. r.. II. Winfree and w. S. Dorsett
discussed the relations of the Baptists to
the classes. The conference then took a
recess until 3 p. m.
The conference was reopened with
prayer by Rev. |. b. Lake, who was fol-
lowed by Rev. DR. Julian Broaddus.
INSTRUMENTATION
The next subject discussed was "Inter-
denominauonalism; How far Practical
and Useful" by ReYs. George Cooper, and
Il. e. l.. Aylor. Rev. Mr.. Aylor said in
his remarks that he thought that the la
Dor and energy expended in such organi-
zations as the Young Mems Christian
Association and the Christian l2ndeayor,
could better be expended within the
churches.
The next topic for discussion was: "The
Conduct of Marriages and Funerals" ="
upon which Rev. DR. Landrum was called
to speak He was followed by Rev DR.
James 3. Taylor and Rev. MIR. Bryan, a
missionary from China, and Rev Robert
Rylaud Of Bristol, the latter speaking
upon the economy Of funerals.
Rev. j. M. Jones, chaplain OF the Uni
versity of Virginia and the renowned
chaplain OF the army of Northern Virginia.
then made a brief address in the line pur-
sued by DR. Ryland.
DIR. Jones was followed by Mr.. Hart a
layman Of the church.
On motion, the chair appointed a com
mittee consisting of Revs. Pitt, Of Rich
mond; Tames, of Danville, and Hatcher,
of Norfolk, to arrange the details of the
nextministers' conference
The president was also directed to send
letters of coincidence to the venerable DR..
A. Broaddus and others who were unable
to attend. The conference then adjourned.
A SESSION AT NIGHT.
The church was crowded with dele
gates and citizens at 1880 o'clock tonight.
Mayor Ellyson called the association to
order. Rev. DR. Ryland offered prayer,
and Rev. II. S. Dunaway preached the in
troductory sermon. The election of Off
GERS resulted in the choice of Rev. II. S.
Dunaway, of Fredericksburg, as presi-
dent: Rev. George G. Cooper, Of Rich
mond, Rev. l.. B. Allen, OF Berkely, Judge
Fl. =. Cole, of Marion. and George r..
Truitt of Lynchburg, as vice presidents.
II. G. Smith, Of Martinsville, was re-
elected secretary and James r. Jones
was reelected auditor.
A committee was appointed to select a
treasurer, Rev, DIR. Ryland having de-
clined reelection Rev E. b. Pollard,
pastor Of the church, then. in the name
of the 1000 Baptists in the city, made an
address Of welcome TO the visitors The
response was made by DR.. Hatcher.
The newly-elected president then as
sumed the chair and appointed the mem
bers of the various committees for the
session. The delegates accepted an invi-
tation 10 visit the Baptist orphanage at
Salem, and the trip there will be made to-
morrow evening.
To-morrow's session will open at 9
o'clock, and at 2 80 O'Clock the delegates
Of the Baptist Young Peoples Union will
Get TO perfect a state organization.