The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-07-18
B. Y. P. U. CONVENTION
WHAT THE BOARD OF MANAGERS
SAYS ABOUT THE SOCIETY.
UNCONVENTIONAL Meetings Preferred
Bishop MATHS Removal Asked.

BALTIMORE. July 1.-THE report of the
board of managers, to be read tomorrow
forenoon at the first session Of the fifth
international convention of the Baptist
Young Peoples Union Of America, says:
1.-The spirit OF the annual reports for the
past three conventions has been progress
This report brings the same cheering senti-
ment as it's keynote. No enterprise ever
launched by the Baptists has seen such
phenomenal development. There were nine
organized States represented at first
historic convention In Chicago. There are
thirty-cne States organized to-day, and we
have with us reports of the two unions
of Canada-that of the Maritime Provinces
and that of Ontario and Quebec. Four years
ago the wisdom of the special organiza-
ton of the young people a matter un-
der discussion. To-day the denomination is
practically unit in favor of both the local
organization of the young people and the
fraternal union of their organization for
the study and emphasis of this particular
order of church work. A great achievement
in denominational history was won
when, in 1891, this Baptist Young Peoples g
Union OF America was organized The last
year has been emphatically the best of the
four which the union has seen. Enthusiasm
for the movement was greatly kindled by
the Toronto convention. The whole year has
recorded the new impetus given to the
movement. There has been great growth
in the confidence in the working value of
the Young Peoples Society as local meth
cd. Quiet. steady work by thousands of our
Baptist young people in their several So
cieties is satisfying all thoughtful people
OF the working value of these societies.
Progress has been made in the spirit of
federation. Our Canadian and Southern
brethren were introduced to each other last
year at Toronto. This year, North and
South, East and West have come together
in notable ways for Baptist fellowship and
corporations The Fortress Monroe con-
in the South was "a patch of new sky.
The conference on young peoples organiza-
tion in the South. which met at Washing
ton on May 9. was characterized by gen.
erous words of appreciation for the B. Y
T. Z. 1t Is quite certain that this great
young people TO sing, 10 pray and to con-
fer together OF our common faith and work
was never more widely approved than at
one-third Of American evangelical Christen-
dom is Baptists IL is surely a grand and
worthy order that We have once year
such gathering.
while cherishing the kindest of senti-
ments toward the comprehensive movement
Of Christian Endeavor In its efforts to in
elude all denominations h,a hs,,sw IN such meetings
proper development of our Baptist millions
imperatively demands these conventions ol
more specific UNCONVENTIONAL sentiment and
purpose. In holding such meetings We be,
lieve that We ere planning most intelligent
ly for the future of the cause of Christ. as
its destinies lie within responsibility 81
BY train and boat delegates and delega-
tions TO the international convention of
the Baptist Young Peoples Union of Amer
lea are constantly arriving. They are COM
ing thousands strong, and arc keeping the
reception committees busy at the depot
and wharf. The crowds will continue to
come until tomorrow night. when the
last delegation is scheduled to arrive from
New Brunswick, Canada. Each delegate,
as he registers. is given a souvenir pro-
gramme. map OF Baltimore, convention
song book advertising fan, booklet guide
TO the city of Baltimore. and convention
badge. A lodging house is also assigned
each delegate.