The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-11-18

y. J. HALL.
"F. Il. BOSTON.
M. l.. WOOD.
JOSEPH Il. MONTGOMERY
THE CONSTITUTION.
An amendment was then offered TO the
effect that the constitution be so chang
ed that hereafter no additional life MEM
bers shall be made. and that donors OF
SIS should only be made annual members
of the association II they were accredited
by their church.
The point was raised that the Consti-
tuition could not be amended in the alb
sence of n two-thirds vote. The Mod
orator declared the point OF order well
taken saying that inasmuch as 40 MEM
bers OF the Association had been enrolled.
IL would require S26 votes 90 adopt the
proposed amendments 10 the constitu-
ton.
Mr.. Z. W. Winfree then moved TO refer
TO 4 special committee of five so much
of the report under discussion as referred
10 the basis of representation or any
other proposed changes OF the consutu-
ton. The committee Is TO submit It's
report during the early part OF next
years session. The motion was agreed
to, and the remainder of the report was
then adopted.
on motion of Rev. Mr.. Winfrec. the
resolution was then taken up which he
had offered during the earlier part of
the session, providing that special
committee of seven should prepare a
programme for the session of the asso-
citation next year.
Rev. Or. Pitcher, of Petersburg.
thought this session OF the association
had no right to prescribe what should be
done at next years session. He, there
fore. opposed the resolution. which. after
some further discussion. was laid on the
table.
Rev Wayland +. Dunaway offered the
following:
Resolved. That our hearty thanks are
hereby returned 10 the churches OF Rich-
mond and Manchester for the use OF
their houses of worship. TO the people
of these cities for the cordial hospitality
extended us during this association, 10
the president and professors OF hlch-
mond COLLEGE. for their kind attentions,
to Mrs. William Enyson, for map
of Virginia. showing tho location OF the
regular Baptist churches connected with
this association; to the newspapers. Tor
their full reports and 10 the steamboat
and railroad companies for reduced
rates
The resolution was adopted. and in
order to give some tangible expression
to their thankfulness a collection for the
rebuilding of Grace-Street Baptist churcn
was taken up, upon the suggestion OF
Mr.. Winfree.
The Moderator appointed as members
of the special committee, 10 whom inc
proposad changes of the constitution had
been referred, Messrs. l.. B. Ninfree
G.. A. Ryland. r. II. Pitt, j. H. Butler,
and j. NJ Pitcher.
After tho signing of the hymn I'm the
Sweet. By and By' by the congregation,
the report of the Committee on obit-
uaries was called up. which had been
crowded out of the session OF the iirst
day, on account of the lack OF time.
The report was read by DR.. c. II. Ry.
land. and brief sketches o: the hNes OF
the ministers. who had passed away
since the last meeting of the associa-
ton. were read By Rev. Mr. Haley, Rev
DR.. Beale. Rev. J. W. Wildman, Rev
Mr.. TRIBE. The ministers who were
memorializod in this manner as former
members Of the association were Messrs
T.. O. Baptist Samuel POindeXter Hun
William Slate. J. A. Doll. Professor w.
T. Dickinson. and A. Jones.
Mr.. Hidden s. Watkins sang as solo
BYE and BYE" and John II. Bagby offer
ed a feryent prayer
CLOSING ADDRESSES.
Moderator Runaway then addressed
the association. saying. that after sever
al DAYS of pleasant social, intellectual,
and religious Intercourse. the time had
come to close the session. II had been
a wonderful meeting. remarkable es-
pecially Tor its great Intellectual and
spiritual uplifting power. 1t had been
characterized by an extraordinarily large
attendance and by good attention on the
part of those who We're present. lie
thanked the members Of the associa-
ton and the visitors for the good order
maintained by them. which made II very
easy and pleasant for him to preside.
The tabernacle was the best house in
which the association had ever met, as
far as he could recollect. and IL was
wonderfully adopted for the purpose. II
he should be taken away before the as
ISOLATION met again, and II spirits were
permitted 10 attend these gatherings his
spirit would certainly be with them at
the next session.
Roy. DR.. William T.. Hatcher then
also addressed the big meeting for the
last time. lie said that he had been
present when the resolution was adopted
containing the usual vote of thanks ne
would have been especially glad 10 cast
his vote for one item In the same-that
of thanking the press for the liberal
support given these meetings. The Rich
mond papers were very friendly 70 re-
ligion. and were always ready TO pub
lish matter OF interest 20 the various
churches. lie was glad 20 have an OPP
portunity of expressing personally MS
SENSE of allegiance TO the newspapers.
The collection taken up while ago
for the rebuilding of Grace-Street Baptist
church. he said, led him TO remark that
his church. in her great sorrow ana
trouble had been constrained 10 receive
the kindness Of others. but would GER
tainlv have never asked for IL. especially
during these meetings.
The association had just decided against
the city Of Richmond In regard 10 the
selection Of the next meeting place.
Tho brethren Of Richmond were sorry
for the action, but. inasmuch as. with
the pleasure Of having the gathering
here. ontailed great deal OF toll for
the Richmond people. they certainly had
shown no selfishness in extending the
invitation. The meeting that had just
cor.e TO a close had been a great re-
viySl for his church. and he therefore
thanked the delegates heartily for tine
great blessing that they had brought
TO his people.
After the singing Of the hymn. Am
\, Soldier Of the Crosse" during which
everybody shook hands with somebody
else. the association adjourned until the
meeting in Roanoke next year. prayer
having been offered by Rev. Or. j. r..
Garlick.
The Woman's Missionary Circle Of
Richmond and vicinity will meet at CAL
vary church in this city. tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock.