The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1897-11-24
Rev: Dr. Rylnnd, o: kichu.ond, offered

rev. Dr. Hylnnd, O. RichE:Oud, offered
the following resolutions:
"'rhe wornan's central committee, hav-
ing III their annual reports SHOWN steady
ann gratifying progress in their work
and desiring enlarged opportunities for
the full development of the great enter
prise in which they are engaged, are
hereby invited to submit to the associa-
ton at the next meeting such suggestion
Tor better organization and more effective
work as they may deem necessary
Rev. w. s. Campbell, secretary of the
Virginia Bible Society, was called upon
and delivered n short address in regard
to furnishing Bibles and religious litera-
ture to pastors
The committee on time and place re-
ported
"First, That in the acceptance of the
general invitation of the churches of
Richmond and the specific invitation of
the First Church, the next session. TO be
held in the First Church, of Richmond;
second. that the session begin on Friday
before the st cond Sunday of November at
$3.50 p. M; third, that the sermon be
preached by Bro, NJ. f. Broaddus, of
Bristol, with Bro. r. T.. Avlor as alter
nate; fourth, that in view of the session,
being the seventy fifth anniversary of the
history Of the Assooia is of more
than usual Importance. We recommend
that historical sermon be'preached, for
which special provision shall be made:
fifth, that Rev. Geo. w. Reale preach the
historical Sermon
Rev. Or. Mcconnell offered an amend
ment that the Association meet in Lynch.
burg instead of Richmond.
The amendment was carried by a-yote
of SIS to 90
Rev. Geo. BrpXton Taylor offered the
folio wing resolution:
Resolved, That the thanks of the AS.
ISOLATION are hereby rendered to the Cal
vary Baptist Church and to the people of
Roanoke. for their kind hospitality: to
the churches of the city for the uses of
their houses of worship; TO the press for
their full reports and other courtesies,
the railroad companies for REDUCED rates,
and TIC the congregation of Christ Church
for the use of their building for the SEES
sions Of the Womar's Mission
The pending resolution In regard to
raising money for Richmond College was
unanimously adopted.
The pending report of the committee
on education was adopted, after the first
clause had been erased, on motion of Rev.
Dr. Cooke, of Hollins
The committee appointed to look into
the proposed changes of the charter of the
Baptist Orphanage reported favorably.
Capt. j. K. Wright offered the follwug
resolution:
''Resolved. That we withdraw the
limit placed on the travelling expenses of
the superintendent of Sunday. schools
and Bible board and trust the board TO
use its wise discretion in this respect.
Rev. l.. G. Broughton offered the fol
lowing resolutions:
Resolved, That this Association
highly appreciates the efficient and untir
ing service rendered the denomination by
Mrs. Gwathmey, president of the Wo-
mans central, and deeply regret that she
hDds 1T necessary to retire from the posi-
tion.''
The corresponding secretaries of the sew
ernl boards were instructed to provide
printed copies of their reports and have
them ready for distribution among the
members of the hody at the beginning of
the annual session.
Walter Sydnor, aged 10 years, the
Youngest delegate to the Association, was
introduced to the Assem- bly, by Rev. DR.
Ryland, of Richmond.
After the minutes of the morning Res
sion wei read by the secretary, the A $50
citation adjourned on motion of Il. III.
Elicit, with Rev w. j. Shipman leading
in prayer.
large number of the visitors left for
their respective homes on the noon train,
while great many took advantage of the
opportunity to visit friends and will re.
main in the city for n few days.
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