The herald., 1896-10-09
Yesterday Forenoon Devoted
Entirely to Business
CAPTAIN cRssEY DESERTS
The Convention Owing to More Import.
ant Political Duties
w. w. Tinker to Be Reimbursed For
His Expenditures For Embar-
rassed Observation-Disclosures

Inc meeting yesterday morning Oh
the Baptist anniversaries was confined
exclusively to business transactions,
with the exception of devotional exer-
cises held at $3.50 a. IN. by Rev. A. j.
Frost. He took up the first half of the
fourth chapter of st. John, from which
he drew his lesson.
At $3.50 the moderator, Rev. Douglas,
presided, and called the association to
order The services were opened by the
singing of My Savior's Praises. Rev. "A.
e. Knapp of San Diego followed with
a prayer.
On motion 1t was voted that an in
vitation be extended the visiting breth-
rem to participate in the discussions of
the association. The various commit
tees, which were appointed Tuesday,
reported; the reports were passed and
adopted.
w. c. Badeau rendered his report Of
last year as treasurer of the associa-
ton, which showed deficiency of 1912.
A collection was taken up which cover
ed the amount lacking 1922.
The resolutions read by Rev. B. A.
Copass were as follows and were adopt
ed:
THAT stricter observance of the Sab
bath day be maintained; also to re-
strict the liquor habit.
Congratulations were extended the
Memorial Baptist church upon the COM
pletioh+ >of it's building, and vote of
thanks to the ladies for their hospitali-
ty during the convention.
On motion, Rev. D. Read. L. L. D.,
was elected a delegate to the Baptist
convention Of Southern California. The
motion was made and carried that a
member Of this delegation be elected
to each of the associations gathering
in Southern California.
IN THE AFTERNOON
The Southern California Baptist con-
ventton held their first public meeting
in the afternoon. President F. j. Cres-
sy filled the chair. with U. Sid Lennen
as secreary, and George Taylor of Pas
adena acting as assistant clerk.
After the appointment of the follow
ing committees, Mr.. Cressy appointed
A. r. Rider to occupy the chair during
the afternoon and A. p. Griffith for the
evening. The speaker excused himself
on the plea of a political meeting being
held at which place he felt his presence
a necessity, owing to his probable can
didacy for mayor Of this city.
Committee on nominations, Ernest
Garfield, s. J. Num-, w. f. Benney,
Miss M. c. Springer. Mrs. M. ]. Hickey.
Committee on arrangements, j. F.
Childs, A. w. Rider, j. w. Walker.
Committee on enrolment, M. B.
Shaw, r. D. Adams. T. ]. Ward.
Rev. E. r. Bennett read the minutes
Of the meeting of the board of directors.
He stated that the financial condition
was exceedingly bad and that the strict
est economy was the ruling condition Of
the convention. A lengthy discussion
followed, many entering into the debate
of topics brought up. Contributions were
oil oh <r lie
deficit Of $6SO0, $500 belonging to the
home missionary society. To cancel
this debt A. p Griffith suggested small
assessment of each church as fair and
judicious means of liquidating the debt
and raising the money needed
Rev. w. w. Tinker, general secretary
of missionaries was called upon to re-
port. He prefaced his statements with
saying how much he regretted the little
amount of work that had been accom-
plished during the convention. The fact
was brought to light that Rev. Tinker
had assumed the responsibility of ex-
pending the amount of about $1,000 rath-
er than to allow struggling churches to
succumb under the pressure of hard
times. This unprecedented act of gen.
erosity was only accomplished by his
mortgaging his own property and dis
comforting himself in many ways to
make the sacrifice. To liquidate the
debt of the convention and as just COM
pensation for his fortitude in struggling
as he had done, the question arose as to
how best to pay this money. c. T. Doug
las Of Pasadena suggested that the pas
tor of each church would guarantee to
raise the sum by tax of 81 per head of
his congregation during the year. Mr..
Douglas stood responsible for $271. Many
responded to this call. So thoroughly
was the convention aroused to q feeling
of gratitude that 1t was moved and car
ried that roll be called of the churches
and of those not represented by pas
tors the responsibility Of raising the
money was assumed by the delegates
present.
Concluding the session, Rev. A. J.
Frost conducted prayer and conference
meeting, which was held in accordance
with request from D. l.. Moody of Chi
cago that this Sth day of October be set
apart as day of prayer for the nation
for Gods guidance on account of the
troublous times the country is now pass
ing through. The convention gave an
hour in response to such request and the
meeting then adjourned until evening.
At the afternoon session there was
platform meeting az which addresses
were delivered by Rev. G. A. Cleveland,
Rev. E. r. BeD nett, Rev. A. e. Knapp,
Rev. Alex Grant and Rev. w. w. Tinker.
Today the final session will be held,
when officers will be elected and the final
business be Transacted.