The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

-,,..,,, oeeociatfons are IN the various
- and towns i'm the state an epuai
'..,-t..,. arc i'm the different institutions @.
Learning. ten arc az faiNoho w.
noints and one is AT an amy I',i,,,s C.
M, ,rorls Of these state conventions II
80, exceedingly interesting nature. "a
-, win bee read. discussions hein ."
t,.,f.sI themes. and addresses mace uy
H., leading men Of this and other states,
M, General subject of the speakers VIII
a. .t. work Of the Young Mems 'hils-
+i.n Association. and practical 'nrlS-
nam work among young men. Inc -
oial work now being carried on a'"OH7
the college students and rallroau ~
ulOvos will also receive @llen1iV" '''
hands of the speakers.
,,i,.se conventions have been very heip-
fpi i'm disseminating the knowledge OF
tho Young Mems Christian Assocla'loh
york and frequently they have been TOY
lowed hv successful canvasses Tor nulia-
ff.1 nurnoses. The Portsmouth Associa-
tion is expecting much helpful en'husl-
assn. and is confident that building VIII
be- secured for tho work I'm that city. Al
ready 5000 has been pledged as De-
ginning.
INFORMATION FOR DELEGATES.
Tho state Executive Committee have
issued n pamphlet to the associations OF
this state I'm regard TO the coming CON
yeutiOn. which rs exceedingly useiuL VI
covers the convention fully Under the
heads of "Entertainment' 'Delesa-
tions." "'rhe Programme" Work OF SUI
pervision." and a Call 20 Prayer
Under the head of Entertainment. Pres
fcfnt H.. l. Lash. of the Portsmouth AS
ISOLATION. has written letter OF INVITA-
ton to the State associations, asNing
them TO send all the delegates they can,
ard tax the hospitality of Portsmouth.
As an unlimited number Of delegates
MAJ DE sent from every association, II ~
honod that care will be- exercised IN send
ing men who can rightly represent tho
u.ory The Railroad Associations are IN
,-ited to se>d men from every depart
,ncnt of the service. College Associations
should be- represented by their leaders ln
the work. and members of the faculty.
Young men from places and colleges
without associations. are heartily invited
to Doe present, and learn Of this work Tor
young men. Pastors are also urgeI 10
attend. and assist by their counsel and
experience. Each delegate is expected 10
ho provided with properly hlied out ere
Gcnuais. which should be presented 20
the CreIentiai Committee on arrival
SOME OF THE SPEAKERS.
Some of the special speakers expect
20 are Roy -. j. Willingham, ID d..
Secretary F0roier Mission Board South
ern BAPTIST Convention. Rev A. Coke
Smith. ID. ID. Lynchburg. Pastor G. A.
Miller Roanoke Coilego =. :. Brockman.
College Secretary New York city II. o.
WInams. Railroad Secretary. New York
city. ". T.. Lorgee. Secretary lnterna-
tioual Committee. with the Educational
exhibit. T.. r.. Stacy State Secretary In
diana. T.. p. Turner. State Secretary
North Carolina.
The music viii be "A special feature. and
Will Doe I'm charge OF Rev f.. Il. Dadmun.
OF Batesvilie. and MI John Hall, OF
Portsmouth.
As the years pass by. the need and
usefulness OF the state work is more
and more recognized. During the year
Just closing. through this work Of super
vision. several OF the local associations
have been very greatly hepei Ia special
onereencies-all have been strengthen
od r. is expected that each association
Will distinctly authorize its delegation