The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-07-03
GATHERING OF
YOUNG BAPTISTS.
The National Convention to Be Held
in Buffalo.
THOUSANDS TO Be PRESENT.
A Large Delegation VIII Go from
Richmond and ContiguousT Terrific
ryan Interesting Programme
and Delightful side Trips

The TRANSPORTATION arrangements for
the trip from Richmond 20 buffalo, Ne"
York by those who have decided to al
teuq the annual convention OF the Bap-
fist Young Peoples Union Of America
have all been perfected. and the lndica-
lions are that a large delegation VIII go
from this city representing the Richmond
Unions and those IN contiguous terri
tory. Already a largo number or the
members from this vicinity have decided
20 take this trip. and the list grows grad
uallv larger as the time for the great
gathering approaches.
The meeting IN Buffalo will be one or
the largest ever yet held. This means
that nearly every city in the United
States will be represented. and not a few
from Canasa VIII also attend. The con-
yention will number many thousands
and probably will be tho second largest
religious gathering ever held in America.
THE OFFICIAL ROUTE.
The State Transportation Committee, OF
which Mr.. II. w. COttrell Is chairman,
has decided that the official route shall
he via the Baltimore and Ohio, Philadel-
phia and Reading. and Leigh Valley rail-
roads from Washington and Baltimore
using the steamer lines from Richmond
and Norfolk 20 connect with through
trains at points mentioned above.
Delegates from Richmond and contig-
u0us territory viii leave this city VIA
the Southern railway on Monday after
noon July 18th. at $3.50 o'clock, and from
Norfolk VIA Baltimore and Washington
steamers on the same date, making close
connection in Baltimore the next morn
ing with the special train for bunalo
direct by daylight. This train will carry
al 1olQUa-
tions OF the y. Y. p. q. IL Will reach
Buffalo about 1890 o'clock 7. NJ. on July
18th.
All Young peoples societies. OF what
ever name or constitution. in tho Bap-
fist churches OF Virginia and Baptist
churches having no young peoples Or
ganizatlon are entitled TO representation
Representation shall be on the basis OF
one delegate for every twenty members.
or fraction thereof. In each Young Peo-
PIES Society. and one delegate for every
fifty members or fraction thereof in the
church where no Young Peoples Society
| exists,
MANY SIDE TRIPS.
| In connection with The gathering there
will be a number OF delightful side-trips.
Among them viii be Niagara Falls, Roch-
ester. Cornell University. Watkins Glen,
/ Toronto. and many interesting places
within easy reach OF Buffalo.
The city Itself will provo Of great IN
/ terest TO the visitors. II IS one OF the
most beautiful cities in America, with IT'S
/ handsome buildings. broad and well-kept
streets. attractive parks. and lovely SUI
! burban points.
All delegates will register by States az
! the headquarters OF the convention, In
| Ellcott Square. Badges aud programmes
will be furnished TO an delegates al these
/ Offices Reception committees VIII meet
/ incoming trains and conduct the deie-
gates 10 their headquarters. Guides will
| be furnished to all parts OF the city.
One OF the most pleasant features Of
| the trip will be a visit 10 Chatauqua On
| Monday July 18th. an excursion will be
run 20 that famous place. where Presl-
| dent W r. Harper. of Chicago Univer-
/ sity. and Bishop Vincent will be the
| speakers Of The day. on Tuesday, July
2)th. a delightful excursion will be run
/ 20 Toronto. II IS thought A very large
/ crowd Will take this trip.
or the playwights John Oliver
/ Hobbies. or. rather. Mrs. Craigie IS con-
/ sldering The plan OK making a lecture
| tour of this country next winter James
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