The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-04

and good will between guests and hosts
Col G. b. WhaUey, representing the
members of the Savannah Baptis,
churches, expressed for them their grea,
pleasure as well as their Acknowledgement
of the great blessing which the conven-
ton had been to them. The excellent ser,
mon Of Dr Landrum Friday night. the
blessing following DR. Wilhnghams talk
Saturday afternoon and other excellent
features of the session of the convention
were alluded to. Dr. Lansing Burrows be-
ing especially mentioned.
To President Northen Col Whatley
paid a special tribute for his work in be-
half of the convention.
President Northen. In replying, said that
At was exceedingly pleasant TO know that
the coming of the convention had been a
blessing and a benediction to those among
whom they had come
Rev. John d. Jordan said that he felt
abundantly paid for all the work which he
had done in behalf of the convention. The
expressions of appreciation by the mem
bers OF the convention We're sufficient re-
ward.
President Northen, in speaking for the
convention, said that they had come t.
one of the most delightful cities in The
South, their treatment had been most hos.
pitable. The order maintained by the
convention had been remarkably good and
their kindness to him had been sweet
The convention had extended It's borders
and taken the helpless orphans under its
fostering care. The reorganization and
revival of the historical society would
prove of lasting benefit
The president reviewed the work of the
convention and paid am especial trib.
ute to President Pollock for his able
a d, 10,
The Bapusts of Georgia should be proud
that they have such a man at the head OF
their educational institution. The con.
vention had shown it's gallantry by invit-
ing the women into the convention in its
recognition of the Womans Missionary
Union.
The Georgia Baptist convention has gone
on record before the world as standing for
the dignity and order of law Honor and
integrity of the citizenship as well as OF
the state depends upon the maintenance
of law, said President Northen Georgia
has made the largest contribution to the
Theological Seminary that any state ha:
ever made.
What a glorious meeting this has been
How my heart will linger in kind recol-
lection of Savannah, and how my soul will
always be uplifted at the thought of II
The following resolutions, offered by DR.
Lancing Burrows, was adopted by a ris
ing vote:
Resolved, That the hearty thanks Of
this convention be extended to Brothers
John d. Jordan and j. d. Chapman ant
the noble churches of which they are pas
tors for the graceful hospitality extended
and enjoyed by us; to such cit
liens of Savannah as have JOINED
with them in entertaining; 10 tbs
churches whose pulpits have been opened
to our brethren on the Sabbath; TO thu
press for extended and accurate reports o.
our proceedings; and to the railways fol
reduced rates of transportation, and es
pecially the Central of Georgia Railway
for its pleasant excursion to Tybee beach
The following resolution offered by Rev
A. w. Bealer of Cartersville, were adopted
by rising vote:
Since the daily papers of this city, the
Morning News and the Savannah Press
have gone to considerable expense ant
taken the greatest pains to give fun anC
impartial reports of the proceedings of thu
session of this body, be 1t resolved, Tha
the members of the Georgia Baptist Con
vention assembled do, by q rising vote
express our thanks to the above named
papers for their enterprise and efficien
DR.. Henry Mcdonald was asked to TAX
charge of the closing exercises. Some on
had said when the convention was invited
to Savannah, said DIR. Mcdonald, tina
Savannah was not In Georgia. IF tina
man was here he would be ashamed Il
say il now" he said. 81 think Savannah
the finest of all Georgia's cities. And 1 an
from Atlanta, but Atlanta is proverblalL
a modest city"
DIR. Mcdonald said he wanted II under
stood that he was in favor of coming t
Savannah again just as soon as possible
high tribute was paid to the peopl'
of Savannah by DR.. Mcdonald for thei
culture, their refinement and the manner
in which they had preserved the records
of glorious history Of the past.
At the conclusion of DR.. McDonalds ad
dress the convention sang God Be Witt
You Till We Meet Again" During th'
singing of the song the members of thu
convention came forward and shook thu
hands of President Northen, DIR. Melon
aid, the pastors of the Savannah churches
after which there was a general inter
change of handshaking and farewells, Ia
which the congregation was invited 4
participate "Blest Be the Tie That Binds
and other appropriate hymns were suns
while this final manifestation of fellow
ship and fraternal love continued. Th'
brethren seemed 10th to part with eacl
other, and 1t was II 80 o'clock when tbs
benediction was pronounced by DR.. w. w
Landrum of Atlanta and the convention
was declared finally adjourned by Presi
dent Northen.