The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-11-28
THE COLORED Y. Nj. G. A.
Last Session to be Held Tonight at
Shaw University.

The third session OF the colered Y. Nj.
G. A. met in Shaw University chapel.
Several heart felt songs were sung, and
a number of earnest, devoted prayers
were offered.
A very interesting and instructive
Bible reading was lead by Mr.. l.. A.
Coulter, State Secretary of Virginia.
The leader dwelt upon the life of Isaiah
and Mary. Helpful and wholesome APP
reals were made to the young men for
purity of living.
The subject of '.Bible Glasses: The
Best Methods of Study" was developed
by w. A. Hunter. He answered some
of the objections that students offer for
not devoting more time to Bible study.
He then spoke of the BEST methods
First, Progressive Bible studies; second,
Certain parts of Bible, for example
Life of Christ; third, Topical course;
fourth, Biographies of Biblical charac-
tiers.
Mr.. w. NJ. Lewis, State Secretary Of
North and South Carolina, spoke very
pointedly and impressively on the sub
iect of "How to Secure Competent
Leaders" The speaker mentioned seven
qualifications that a secretary must
possess. He also added the thought
that to be a secretary man must have
a good deal of common sense, which he
called uncommon sense"
w. A. Hunter spoke Of the needs OF
the association throughout the South.
Reports from the associations of North
Carolina were called for. A. and Nj. Col
lege, Benefits College, Livingstone Col
lege, Biddle University, Kittrell, Win
ston, Fish University, Shaw University
made very encouraging reports.
The delegates of the Y. NJ. @: A. were
entertained by the members of the IA
Guilty of Shaw University. The dele
gates were greeted occasionally by the
sweet strains of music. Shaw has
ashamed of. At 7 o'clock, the delegates
were ushered into the dining room
where they enjoyed a hearty repast.
At 8 o'clock the delegates met in the
chapel of Shaw University. Blessed
Assurance" was sung; and w. A. Hun
ter read a passage of scripture and then
introduced Prof. b. A. Johnson, of Liv-
ingstone College, who read a paper on
"The College Association, its Effect upon
the Religious Life of the School," Prof.
Johnson said that the Y. M. @. a, ia
indispensable to the religious life OF the
institution. He read the testimonies
from many institutions that gave evil
dence of the good that is being accom-
plished.
Prof. York Jones, of Biddle Universe
ty, spoke very forcibly on the hin-
ORANGES that impede the progress Of the
Y. NJ. G. A. in the city.
The delegation had the pleasure OF
listening to r. G. Morse, general secre-
tary of the International Committee. Mr..
Morse spoke on the subject Of 'Impor-
tant Lessons learned from Association
Experiences" He compared the asso-
Citations of 1866 with the colored depart
ment of the Y. NJ. G. A., and brought
out the many points of strength in the
former which were not nejoyed by the
entire brotherhood about thirty years
ago. He emphasized also the two Gle
ments that have been fundamental in
the progress and success OF the work,
by the loyalty OF the association to
Jesus Christ and To the church.
To-day conservation services viii be
held at the Presbyterian church at $50
o'clock, after which the delegates will