Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-07-25
DISCIPLES CONVENTION.
Last Day of the Meeting at 'reen
Bay-ResoIutiOns.

GREEN BAY, VA, july 2L-CSpeclaL)
Yesterday was the closing day OF inc
risclples' convention, which has been IN
session here for the last three days. inc
LARGEST crowd that has yet been in at
tendance was on hand. The convention
was called to order promptly az ~
o,clock by Rev. Jacob walters Much
ipnortant business was transacted. MI
w y Snafu. district chairman OF church
roads made his annual report, which
was audited and adopted.
norton of the Roberts fund was
ordered TO be paid towards a debt due
on the Disciples church in petersburg
The balance of this fund was ordered 10
be paid TO Reys. +. w. Berry, OF thls
Mace; John Gibbons, Of BRUNSWICK, ana
+ Rennolds, Of Crewe. These ministers
have charge Of certain CONGREGATIONS IN
the district, that are not able TO support
them
Rev John Gibbons preached in the
,,ornine and Rev. Jacob Walters. OF
blackstone. I'm the afternoon. The con-
vention reconvened at 3 o'clock, and most
OF the evening was occupied IN transact
ing unfinished business.
Mr.. Willie Love Vaughan. from Dallas.
Tex. sang a beautiful solo, Beautiful
Reckoning Hand" which was indeed
very touching. and but few dry eyes
were seen in the audience. Just before
the singing Mr.. Vaughan offered am ear
nest and inspiring prayer Mr.. Milton
H. Leigh Of Richmond also sang a
solo. "Where VIII We Spend Eternity!
which had a very impressive effect
Professor r. w. Cridlen. OF Southslde
Female Institute. .Burkeylle. made
short address in behalf Of his school.
THE Committee on Resolutions made
IFS report. and the following resolutions
were adopted:
! Resolved. That we. the delegates OF
this convention, use greater zeal curing
the coming year and do more 10 hold up
the hands Of our preachers In pusnihS
forward the work Of the Master.
2. Resolved. That the proceedings OF the
criminal courts are demorailzlhs' ana thdt
therefore their sessions should be closed
TO disinterested parties, especially the
youth
RESOLVED. That we realize and recog.
ri1e the power for good OF newspapers.
when published I'm the best interests OF
humanity but that we condemn the pub
LEGATION OF sensational journals as being
dangerous 10 the morality OF the land
and detrimental to the advancement OF
good society.
A. Resolved. That the only solution Of
those social and financial problems that
are creating so much dissatisfaction
throughout the country Is 10 act on
Christian principles towards one another.
and to bring Christ into the affairs OF
men.
s. Resolved, That this convention do
heartily thank the Christian people OF
Green Bay for the brothery kindness
and Christian courtesy shown IL during
the recent proceedings. and that the con-
vention prays that God Will amply bless
them in their homes and their labors for
the Master
Quite an animated discussion took place
between several Of the members before
the adoption Of the second resolution. In
regard TO closing the criminal courts
against the youth. some opposing II. on
the grounds that In this enlightened and
civilized country. where free speech and
free press were held so dear. this would
be a direct blow 10 mans liberty. How
ever. the resolution was finally adopted.
During the argument. Judge Witt. OF
Richmond, was alluded 20 and praised
for the manly course he had recently
pursued in having the courtroom cleared
In a criminal case.
The convention then adjourned to meet
at Jetersyille. Va, on August 10. 1888.