Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-05-11
and the great congregation arose and
Joined In the singing.
IL

ana the great congregation arose and
Joined In the singing
COULD NOT GO THROUGH.
DR.. Eaton offered resolution 10 no
amend the bylaws Of the convention as
TO provide for the appointment at the
beginning OF each session OF n committee
OF five. to whom shall be referred all reso-
| buttons offered. the same 10 be reported
upon as speedily as possible. In expla-
nation OF this step. DIR. Eaton said he
had secured the adoption OF such n re-
port year ago, and II greatly facilitated
the work Of the body. Mr.. J. -. Wan
ston was prompt TO object 10 the resolu-
ton as undemocratic and un-Baptist. but
autocratic and ill-advisei. DIR. Pickard.
OF Louisville, also made n vigorous at
| tack on this innovation. which he re-
garicd as a great mistake OF n great
mind. IL being apparent that there was
big fight ahead the resolution was
ruled out OF order.
Professor Harris from the Committee
on order OF Business. reported In favor
Of having only morning and night ses-
slons to-day and tomorrow. ard indi-
eating what should have precedence at
each session. This was adopted.
sunday-SchOoI Work.
Rev. Or. r. +. Bell, submitted a most
Sunday-School Board for the fourth year
OF its existence. Or. Bell. IL will be re-
membered. was called from his work in
Richmond few years ago TO take charge
OF this new enterprise. The board ex-
presses great Joy at having during such
hard times not only done as well as In
the previous year. but increased its work
along all lines. The report says:
AZ above stated, our report shows an
ceipts have been s53.0Si52. as against
sis5S.i6 last year. an increase of 1855.
This does not include Si.975O7 received by
us from the Missionary Day" collections
In the Sunday schools. OF these we
have kept separate account. and have
forwarded the money to the Home and
Foreign boards. (See treasurer's state
Eent) Again. this year we have seve-
raj times anticipated the payment OF
printers bills. securing good discounts.
We closed the year with all bills paid
and cash balance in the treasury of
81. 1856. of which $500 has been put
into reserve fund. and 1855 is in
bank. In view OF the uncertainties at
taching 20 all business enterprises ana
the possible demands OF the future the
board has deemed it wise to lay aside
n part of its present and future profits
as a reserve fund. As Will he seen in
the treasurcr's statement. 81 900 has been
set aside out OF the cash balance on
hand at the close of the fiscal year.
The report gives interesting details or
the various branches of work; quotes ex-
tracts from q. few letters Of appreciation
received from States where aid has
been extended: states that the circulation
OF all the periodicals has largely in
creased: embodies the report Of the Wo-
mans Missionary Union. especially as
10 the results of the missionary Day"
celebrations. by which si975.0 was col
lected: recommends the appointment OF
"A committee 10 take into consideration
the whole subject OF young peoples work
and report at this meeting; pays warm
tribute Of love 10 the memory Of DR.
Broadus: conCratuates the convention
on reaching it's mi-centennial and con-
Guides with the financial exhibit. The
amount on hand May I. 1894. was 500
and the sum realized from the sale Of
periodicals. merchandise, advertising
space. etc, was s53.O3i52. making the
total OF receipts $50 G2.G9. The chief items
of expense We're: Contributions TO mis-
sions. $3.50. of which $3.50 went 10 Sun
day-school work. and $1,000 to the Foreign
Mission Board for Bible schools in for
eign lands; cost Of periodicals. $50. 10;
merchandise including books. etc. g..
1869: salaries. $3.50: other expenses.
general and incidental, si.975.Jl. making
a total of s5i.OO7SS This leaves a balance
on hand of 81 1885, of which $1,000 has
been applied to the reserve fund. OF the
money collected by the Missionary Day
Sunday-school celebrations. 81 $3.50 was
given to the Foreign Mission and $2fi2.f
to the Home Mission Board
The Business Committee make the fol-
lowing exhibit for this board:
ASSETS.
Merchandise on hand per invoice l.o'o IS
Furniture and fixtures ............ $50 81
Catechism of Bible teachings
copyright and plates ........ 800 90
Unpaid subscription accounts go. 6Gi9 10
Bills receivable accounts settled
by notes. ...... ................ 40 W
Cash on hand. Of which $1,000
transferred to reserve fund
and 81 i9J 36 in bank (see trea-
surers report ..........'.....'. Z'4'' 90
81 1860
LIABILITIES.