Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-11-21
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LEXINGTON.
CHRISTIAN 9Es ~ z :ENDDAVoR coNvEN-
TON FINISHES IT'S WORK.
(Special to Virglnian-Piiot.)


Lexington .e2Sin Va. Nov. 2o-After. a
session of four days the Virginia
Christian la Endeavor Convention closed
sunday night. The address was made
by Professor William Spencer Currell
Of Washington and Lee University
his subject being "Transfigured Mo-
ments. The address was considered
one or the best of the convention, and
the earnest attention of the large
crowd was evidence of its apprecia-
e1on.S The parting word was said by
theL retiring State President, Mr.. VIM.
r.. Kennedy.
There was no convention services
sunday morning, and the delegates at
tended the various churches Of the
town The Afternoon session was con-
Quoted by r. e. Hutton, the subject
being a temperance topic, Liberty
and Love-" which was followed by
HPlanS and Problems" by Dr. James
Lewis Howe. The afternoon services
were opened with a recitation by Mrs
j. +. McGinnis, of Norfolk, who re-
clted with fine effect the temperance
piece, The Terrible Charge Mr.. and
Mrs. McGinnis have been the recipients
of much attention at the convention
from the fact that they are here on
their bridal tour. they having been
married in Norfolk Thursday morning
before starting for the convention
While the attendance at the conveI-
ton was not as large as on some
former occasions, yet the delegates
were all earnest young people who
came here for the good to be derived
from the meetings. All parts Of the
State were represented.
Religious services were held in the
county Jail Sunday afternoon, which
resulted in the conversion OF three
prisoners.
A number of the delegates visited the
colored Baptist church and made ad-
dresses.
The convention was a success
throughout, and a good impression is
left on the community. The collections
at the services more than paid the ex-
penses of the convention.
RESOLUTIONS OF THANKS.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
1st. We render to the great head of
the church the gratitude of our hearts
for the blessings He has vouchsafed
unto us as individuals and as an or
Eanized body of Christian workers dur
ing the past year, and would invoke
His benediction upon us at this, the
beginning of another convention year.
I'd TO the people of Lexington for
Sd. To the officers and members of
the local society for their efficient care
OF the convention. Likewise to the
oilicers and members of the church in
which the meetings have been held.
Ath. To the officers of the State Union
for efficient labors in extending the
work throughout the State and for
falthfulness in the discharge Of their
respective duties.
hth. To Mr.. Frank T. Snider, of Rock
bridge Baths, for his splendid leadership
OF the trained choir of singers.
9Th To the various railroads for re-
duced rates Of transportation.
9TH. 10 the press. both in and out of
the State for notices of the convention
and for reports of convention proceed
ings.
Sth. TO the speakers at home and
from n distance for their uplifting and
addresses.
9th We urge the keeping of the
"Quiet Hour and the adoption of the
Tenth Legion"
10Th We ask a cordial and practical
endorsement of the suggestions In the
address of State President Kennedy, re-
garding an aggressive campaign for the
extension of Christian Endeavor.
18th. We affirm our allegiance to the
principles which, under God. have made
Christian Endeavor what 1t is to-day
n vast army of 10000 900 young men and
women working for Christ and the
AGAINST PoLYGANIIsT ROBERTS.
The following resolution was also
adopted:
Resolved (by the ten thousand Chris
tian Endeavorers of Virginia. by their
In convention assem-
bfcd), earnestly protest
against the seating of Brlngham H.
Roberts. notorious polygamst, in the
halls of Congress, and that we call
upon our Representatives in Congress
to use every proper and lawful means
to prevent the same.