The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-10-09

The Proceedings OF the Twcnty-tirst An
nual convention Como 10 "A { ose.

The proceedings OF the last day oil
the Virginia Christian Missionary So
clcty opened yesterday morning 1t $50
O'Clock with devotional exercises. con-
Quoted by Rcv. -. T.. Withegs. This SER
vice was quite spiritual anu helpful made
50 by the presence and words Of W.
T. Spinal, Oh Pulaski City, VINO Is
blind evangelist. The first tsiness OF
the moInin, was the disposins OK the
reports Of the various committees.
The Committee on Irme and Place Tor
The holding OF the next convention re-
commenced that the sat..efing oe neid
at Lynchourg on the Tuesday after the
first Sunday in October. 1897. This was
agreed 10.
The Committee on Missions reported
ana made the following recommends
lions. that three hundred dollars OF the
existing debt be paid during the COM
ing year; that competent evangelist
be put into the field at once; that the
church at Bluened be assisted by the
board for four months during this year.
and that the claims OF other mission
points be left to the discretion Of the
board. Short addresses were made on
these recommendations by Revs Car
r.son. Omer, Hamaker, and Harmon.
The most phenomenal church work is
that of Blueheld. W. Va, a house OF
worship has been built besides adding
20 the church az members. This churcn
is served by Rev. J. ~ Harmon.
A very affecting and Impressive plea
was made by Mrs. f. l.. HasSins for
a church I'm Petersburg.
The following resolution was adopted:
THAT the pastors urge upon their
respective churches the importance Of
sending their business men as delegates
to future conventions.
THAT we heartily extend n vote OF
thanks TO our Lutheran brethren for the
use OF their church. by the Christian
Women's Board OF Missions.
THAT we extend our hearty thanks
70 the press Of Richmond for kind no.
tees. and courtesy shown this conven-
tion also the railroads for reduction
OF fare and we appreciate the sermon
and addresses made by DR.. Power, Dr.
Campbell, Professor Willett. and Rev
Peter Ainslie and thank them heartily
"That we thank the Disciples OF Rich
mond ana Manchester for hospitality
and kind treatment
The Committee on Temperance present
ed the following strong set OF resolutions,
which were adopted after a good deal
of discussion.
Whereas, the manufacture. license. and
sale Of intoxicating liquors as a beverage
Is the most prolific source Of poverty
and crime; and
Whereas 1t is a consequent financial
burden to the Government. a menace TO
the comfort and happiness q the home,
a great barrier TO the prosperity and
glory Of the Church and the nation.
therefore be It,
Resolved. That the system Of license
and sale Of intoxicants is contrary 10
patriotism. morals. and good govern
ment.
2. That we the Disciples Of Christ
pledge ourselves by example. word, and
vote to seek its speedy and permanent
suppression.
l.. a. Cutler read a Communication
sent by the secretary of the Anti-Sa-
loon League and requested that two
delegates be appointed to the conven-
ton to be held in Washington. ID. c..
on December S-lOth. l.. \. Cutler and j.
y. Hartman were appointed delegates.
The afternoon was taken up by the
transaction OF routine business that had
come to the convention from the various
committees.
The Committee on Nomination OF on
GERS for the ensuing year recommended
that the present officers OF the organiza-
ton be reelected as follows:
Colonel John Il. Cary, president Rev.
L. NJ. Omer, secretary. W. i. Fox, treas
urer. This was agreed to- There were
no addresses during the afternoon.
The night session was devoted 10 the
Christian Endeavor organization, and the
work done under its auspices. Addresses
were made by Rev. Bernard Smith, Of
Charlottesville. and Rev. Ira w. Kimmel,
OF Roanoke
The Christian Women's Board Of Mis-
sions assembled at 10 o'clock yesterday
ming in the Lutheran church. on
north Seventh street The attendance.
both Of delegates and visitors was
very gratifying. Mss Berdie Farrar,
State organizer and superintendent OF
the Young peoples work. read a very
encouraging rcI ort. ending with strong
appeals 10 the auxlaries 10 assist the
ycunG people in their glorious work COR
Christ and the saving OF souls.
very entertaining paper On the Ann
Arpor Bible Chair. written oy Mics Ar-
derson, professor at Bethany College,
was read by Miss Chiles. OF Louisa
The State Treasurer reported q grand
total receipt OF $3.50 OF which s209 had
been raised by the young people. Though
the amount raised is not as large rs that
in 1895. yet considering the existing hard
times the report was considered to be
c, cellent.