Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-17
VIRGINIA Y. NJ. C. A.
STATE CONVENTION TO MEET IN
LYNCHBURG THIS AFTERNOON.
MANY PROMINENT kEN TO SPEAK,
An Interesting Programme Ar
ranged, Lasting TIL the End of
mond-LocaI Notes.

The twenty-second annual convention
of the Young Mems Christian Associa
this afternoon. The indications point t,
a full attendance. and a most interesting
and helpful gathering. Prominent amoni
the speakers who will address the con
ventioD are Hon. w. L. Wilson, pres
dent of Washington and Lee University
Rev. Jere Witherspoon, d. D.. pastor o
! Grace-Street Presbyterian church, of this
city, and ]. r. Matthews, of oxford Uni
versity, England.
Among the delegates from the Rich
mond association. are Rev. J. William
| Jones, j. NJ. S. Leach, S. l.. Morse, A. A.
Booth, J. H. Redd, Jr., ID. r. Midyette
and Assistant Secretaries Stubs and
Hamilton. Representing the State Com
mittee the following are among the
number: C. f. Wexford. d. ]. Wesiger,
l.. A. Coulter. W. r.. Walker. and ID. ID.
Arde. Some of the delegation left yes
terday at noon, and others follow to-day
and tomorrow.
BE HOSPITALITY CARED FOR.
The hospitable people of the Hill City,
will provide entertainment for all ac-
credited delegates and corresponding
members. The Ladies Auxiliary of the
Lynchburg Association has extended an
invitation, through the State Committee,
to pastors, officers of associations, State
committeeman, and general secretaries,
to attend, in connection with the State
convention. a banquet Friday, from TO
-.on, 90, In building Of the N01Ing
Mems Christian Association.
The sessions of the convention will be
held at Court-Street Methodist church.
The singing, which will be an especially
attractive feature, will be in charge or
Professor c. w. Landon, of Lynchburg.
Mr.. j. Stuart Hopkins. of this city, Will
be the soloist. The following is the pro-
gramme:
Afternoon-3:sO song service, Professor
c. w Landon; $780, study OF reports
43O Bible reading. Mr.. J. X. Matthews,
oxford University.
Evening-7:30, song service; $50 report
Of Nominating Committee and words or
welcome; sos, report of state Committee,
chairman and treasurer; S:25, address,
Hon. w. L. Wilson, president Washington
and Lee University.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH.
MOrnlnE-J.oO, idlSt ctiNlS'f rFt'f ~
dress. bible Study Necessary to Spiritual
Growth" Rev. A. Coke Smith, ID. d.,
Lynchburg; 1890, discussion, "Our Bible
Glass Work" w. w. Adair, Clifton
Forge: HIS Business Management: TX
plained-Emphasized, Robert TAFT, Nor
folk; 11:45, "Tests of Success In the
Physical Department" f.. ii. Merrill,
Richmond.
Afternoon-315, Bible reading, j. X
Matthews; 3:45. "a Service Of Privilege"
II. =. Andersen; 5. conversation Are we
Fulfilling Our Obligation to Young Men
in Unorganized Points," j. f. Moore.
Night-7:30, song service; g. address,
points of Progress in the Student Field,
II. L. Andersen, secretary international
Committee; $780, address. phillip and His
Special Mission" Rev Jere Witherspoon,
d. D.. pastor Grace-Street Presbyterian
church, Richmond.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18th.
Morning-915, praise service; $3.50, Bible
reading, j. II. Matthews; 1915. '"Ihe Men
tai Development of Employed Men
HOWE? w. NJ. Multer. general secretary,
Washington. d. c.; IL, open parliament,
TEST of a College Associations Strength
and Efficiency" W. 1. McNair, University
Of Virginia; II 40 business.
from railroad associations In Centenary
Methodist Episcopal church. FL, lunch
served by Epworth Leagues. l, Reach
ing Railroad Men Our Aim-How Achiev
ed''-(a) Through Social Agencies" J.
T. Traylor, Roanoke; (b) Through Re-
ligious Meetings" T.. G.. Karnes, Glad
stone: (c) Through Personal Work." q. |
V. Robnette, Crewe. 2 open discussion, |
j. f. Moore 3, prayer service, w. l.. |
Lyons, Bluefeld. Delegates from college |
in First Presbyterian church: |
12-1, Lunch served by Westminster |
leagues. ], address, Temptations Pecu- |
liar to College Life: How Meet Them?'
Rev. Thornton Whaling, d. d., pastor |
Presbyterian church, Lexington. l:4o-3:5D |
open conference on college work, III. +. |
Andersen. Delegates from city and town |
associations in First Baptist church, Il
l. lunch served by Baptist Young Peoples
unions; l, Boys Work! When! Whatw
A. G.. Irons, Hampton LAS, Volunteer |
Effort the Strength of Our Organization:
How Promote It's Efficiency" w. S. Nc
Clanahan, Roanoke; 2:30. open discussion,
"City and Town Problems W. n. Null
ter. $3.50, recreation. AGO. concert ten
dered the delegates by the Randolph Ma
con Womans College In college chapel.
Night-7:30, song service; 3. address,
RAILROAD Work." j. +. Moore, railroad I
International Committee; $40,
testimonies by railroad men.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH.
8 A. NJ special services for delegates
and members of the local association; 3:SU
p. NJ, meeting for ladies; $3.50 p. NJ. meet
ing for boys; $3.50 =. NJ, meeting for men;
1880 II. NJ, platform meetings in the
by delegates; 8 p. NJ,
farewell meeting-Court-Street Methodist
church.
LOCAL Y. NJ. c. A. NEWS.
MISUNDERSTANDING Stubs and Ham
Ilton leave this morning for the State
at Lynchburg.
The first mems meeting of the Univer-
sity College OF Medicine Department was
held last Sunday at +. NJ. i'm the college
notwithstanding Mckee
will conduct the meeting at this insti-
tuition next Sabbath.
The Medical College Of Virginia Depart
nent holds its regular meeting each Sun
day at Il. NJ. These meetings have been
well attended. and the students show
great interest in this new work
The anniversary meeting viii be held
Sunday, March 18th. Full announcements
will be made within a few days The com
mittee for this year is composed or
Messrs G. j. Benson. j. A. Gilmore, n.
n. Newman, c. w Hunter, Jr., L. q.
Burruss, and Secretary Mckee.
The association report will show a net
0c In mar |