The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-20
How the State Delegations Set Forth
Claims for the Next Convention.
JOHN GARLAND pOLLARD'S ADDRESS.
The weather Takes Pleasant Change.
Sunrise Prayer Meetings -- Officers
Elected - Interesting Innoya-
tions, and Very Enter
tanning Programme.

6.S). and were largely attended.
The mammoth tent at Druid Hil Park
was fairly well filed at $50 O'Clock, the
hour named for the opening devotional
exercises. 4 delightful breeze entered
the tent. coming from the region of Druid
lake and made the atmosphere OF the
meeting place IN striking contrast Win
the oppressive heat OF yesterday. Win
the ringing Of the .5oO-pOund bell crowds
snrged IN, and before the convention was
raped 10 order at 9;i5 nearly every seat
IN the tent was occupied
The devotional exercises were conduct
ed by Rev. l.. -. Dawson, of Tuscaloosa,
The report OF the Committee on I'M
p0rtant Topics in the annual report was
presented by W. T. Helllngs, -. -, OF
Omaha, Neb. II IS stated that the Union
may justly congratulate itself on the
rapid and reliable growth In all that
makes for the unfciati0n, cultivation,
and wise discretion I'm service OF our
great constituency. The past has been
marked by gratifying improvements IN all
the departments Of our great oiBanlza-
don
The Nominating Committee, in its re-
port. recommended the reelection or
President John IL. Chapman. The an
nouncement was received with cheers by
the men and waving handkerchiefs by
the ladies'. Cries OF speech were heard
coming from every direction. Chapman
walked 10 the front of the speakers
stand and made a stirring address of
thanks 10 the convention and the NOm-
mating Committee for the honor it and
they had conferred upon him. His re-
marks were tumultuOusiy appiaudcd.
CHANGES or OFFICERS.
The only change IN the list OF vice
presidents was the substitution of Philip
T.. BOtzOng, of New Jersey, FOR Frank
Harvey Field. of New York. Rev. II. ".
Bunckice. Of Philadelphia, as 'ec0rllng
secretary. Frank Moody, of Milwaukee,
and Rev. T.. l.. wilkins, ID. D., OF Chicago,
were renOminated as treasurer and gem
cral secretary, respectively. The eNCcu-
tive committee was also ren1minated.
The board Of managers Tor the term
ending lssS. Rev. &. f.. Allen, .Ir., Mon
tana. J.. B. B0ynton, Connecticut; Key.
Thomas. Tennessee; Rev. t.. ". Hunt.
Ohio Rev. O.. W. Cassday, Kansas, Rev.
g. b. ilslay Maine; Rev. ID. j. Davis,
California; NJ. j.. Lewis. South Dakota;
Hiii, ontario; Rev: T.. JAY Ninton. Aiichi-
gan, j. G.. Moss, Virginia; e. Il. White.
Nova Scotia, f. v Badly, Kentucky, 4.
W. Hand, New Hampshire; Rev. Il. j.
OstcrhOuse Rhode Island.
For the unexpired term Of Mr. !. s.
Tusion. resigned, the Rev. j. S. kirtley,
Missouri; 10 succeed the Rev. c. III.
H0ldu. who has removed from the state
h0rn 10 succeed the Rev. George b.
Taylor, removed. the Rev. George l..
White, Of Georgia; 20 succeed the Rev.
G. W. Williams, removed from the
province. the Rev. G.. ". GOcharl OF
Now brunswick
For the term ending 1897. To succeed
the Rev. f. M G0odchiid. Rev. Mr.. q. a.
Edsall Pennsylvania; 20 succeed the Rev.
vs.. +. Taylor. Rey. Mr. j. r.. Robertson.
Washinstop state; 10 succeed Dir. a. j.
konalls, resigned. Mr.. G.. Conrad OFT.
New Jersey.
TIE PORN or ORGANIZATION.
The nominating committees report was
adopted, thus electing the citer ticket
named above The report of the COM
mlttee on important topics contains this
paragraph.
"The large number of societies that
have accepted the b. y. J.. L. form of
OrsaniHtion indicates the appreciate of
our constitution as "a working methOl for
our Baptist yocng people. And We hail
with pleasure the growing sentiment that
the B. \. -. l.. is broad enough and Hru-
list enough % hold lI Itself and 90 itself
the Baptist Young People in America. the
provinces Of Canada. and. we trust boo thc
near future tAe Baptist young people of
the whole world. What is good enough for
our beloved America IS good enough DO.
every land.'
The programme was changed. so that
the salutation 0f State d. As and minute
speeches 10y representatives. OF State and
provincial unions preceded the historic
address of Mr. Carroll, OF Texas.
With simple hymn of divine Worship
inionet 10y tnc thousands Of voices. the
young ladies' barring the banners and The
CHOSEN speakers from the State unions
marched through the alsies am onto the
speakers platform. y here fr0nt-rOw seats
had been reserve cd Tor them. The flags
were ranged across tie platform. prOduc-
ing Il handsome multl-COlOrci effect. As
the name OF each Ot the thirty-tWO 5-ltcs
.HH
lady would hoist a banner high above
the others. ana ,he chosen male repre-
sentative would step forward and briefly
review the working history Of The order
Tor the past year
Th. stata of Wisconsin vas called frs.
ana gentleman from Milwaukee respond
ed. lie was go imbued With the desire
10 secure The next convention, that he
forgot his text. ana talked OF nothing but
tiie attractions of his city.
When he concluded the Wisconsin dele
CATION scored hit by singing SOng Id
the tune OF Maryland Ny Maryland"
which was an invitation 10 Milwaukee.
JOHN GARLAND POLLARD.
John Garland Pollard Of Richmond, va,
OF very youthful appearance. put the |
convention ln q roar OF laughter by his J
inimitaDle delivery of negro auccdOto. |
he balance Oi hls address was paflcu- |
larry happy and well delivered, and he |
WAS rOunaly applauded.
When New lorks review had been J
presented its delegation and number OF |
supporters sung another song Of invi- |
Not 10 be- 0uldOne, the Colorado and |
Western delegations sang their Invitation !
to the melody of onward, Christian Sol
disrs.'
The charms Of Providence were simi-
larry set forth iu song. and its claim was |
backed up by all New England
one Of the most striking features was
when California was called. The esp0nse
came In bOyish treble from Mr.. George
NJ. Purneii. OF Sacramento. He did nor |
look TO he over ntteen years of age. lie !
wore glasses. and his voice was shrill
and penetrating. he said:
Il come 1900 miles 10 greet you IN the
name OF 900 young people OF Northern
California. Eureka Is our mOttOf' lie
continued 10 speak the full minute and
over At the conclusion Of his speech
there were great demonstrations aud the
be the delegates called FOR It's rcpltitlOn
on the speakers stand. The youthful |
orator was escorted 20 the stand. where
a chair was set out on which he mounted
clusion led Colorado in the yell about
Denver being one mile nearer Heaven
than brooklyn The applause was tre-
menduous, and handkerchieis waved all
over the tent.
The climax OF patriotism was reached
when the District OF Columbia was call
ei The banner OF the delegation. a silk |
nag OF the Stars and stripes was waved
bv Miss CORY, while the Rev Mr. |
Thomas. of Georgetown, delivered
natriotic address Then the tent audience |
arose and sang THE Star Spangled Ban
ner"
We're finally finished. and the convention
THE afternoon was devoted TO twelve
workers conferences In the various Bap-