Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-12

rr-,thlnc IS I'm readiness for the great
convention Of the Baptist Young Peoples
I.... which will meet here tomorrow
r..ns.
N acree that the indications are pass
r- favorable for very large attendance,
g. thoroughly has the convention been
worked up in advance, and the local COM
r.r..s have been highly praised by Rev.
u- Cblvcrs. the general secretary, for
m- plans. which have been laid with
s.. much care. 1T only remains 20 work
Rose r,ans." he said, land the conven-
r.r cannot fail 70 be great success"
several Of the officers, including Presi-
s.r- Chapman. have arrived and so have
-.-. a number of delegates, but this
.euoon they will come N by the thou
sand.
THE CONVENTION HALL READY.
The alterations in the Auditorium,
,.-e the sessions Of the convention are
q, Dee held were completed yesterday
afternoon. and the building was turned
over by the contractor half an hour be-
tre the time stipulated in the contract.
Contrary TO expectations, it was not
eerI necessary to employ night force
.. t1e work. as the progress was so rapid.
r.. plans of Architect Anderson
t.. been admirably carried out and
e.-y one who had seen the alterations
.. night was delighted with the general
acct. II is generally admitted that 1t
t. SURPASSED expectations. The platform
f-.re chorus is a very massive structure,
.rf tho various committee rooms are
r-r. and convenient. The pOst-ofiice
s..,.d on the left OF The main en-
tr.r.. and sidc-trip ticket office out at
r. entrance Several new exits have
been made for use I'm any emergency, and
every I1e-.luan has been taken against
ir
MADE TEETTY WITH BUNTING.
.s Interior Of the building has been
handsomely and profusely decorated with
bunting and flags of every description
and design. ON walls and galleries, every
ul.r. where it was possible TO hang a
r.. bunting the woodwork has been
.d behind a streamer, a banner,
ora .nion. The hail presents a sea Of
l0.s. and the general effect is gorgeous
and artistic withal The badge of the
Baptist Young Peoples Union appears
90 an sides. with the national colors as
background and ten great arc lights
uI turn night into day for the evening
sessions Of the convention.
quite an unique device has been placed
a front of the speakers rostrum by the
Winston Electric Company, Cor the pur-
pose Of calling the attention of the
speakers 70 the flight of time.
DO consists of two nickel-plated signs,
controlled from me presidents chair.
..e FIRST will present the word Signal
.aI viii be accompanied By a buzzins
sound This is intended 20 warn the
So. Ter that he has but five minutes more
r which to address the convention, and
ii. second signal, which will appear with
.a e.ectric-bell accompaniment, reads
Times Up"
THE FIRST ARRIVALS.
Among the first arrivals yesterday was
President John H. Chapman. Of Chicago.
DE- came accompanied by his wife and
children. lie and his family will be the
s....s u Mrs. Price, No. s west Franklin
sf..,
Professor Ira NJ. Price, Of the Univer-
ss ol Chicago. arrived with his two
Cd -gl az the same time, together with
I-. ID ~. Reed. OF La Crosse, Wis,
90. t.o0rdlug secretary. and Rev. W. II.
d tUlat OF Chicago. The two last
rau.l are al the Jefferson.
-l. following gentlemen were also
the first TO reach the city: Mr..
UJ Paxton. of Atlanta, Ca, represent
- tao American Baptist Publication so
o- AIR. NJ. II. Straien. general ousi-
manager OF the Baptist Publication
.y. ana Mr. ". II. Merritt business
r II the Baptist Union.
Professor IL. Emmett REID, Ph. D., Of
C.ar..fun College. a graduate of Rich
uul College. has also arrived. lie as
t. r.rresentative Of Charleston, 1901,
arI Is The advance guard of the commit
g.. of That city. which viii fight for the
convention 10 be held there, the year
a.r next.
Il. Dorvcr men. who are also In the
t i1r the 1901 convention. are on th9lI
f.r and are prepared 10 do their utmost
lre the prize.
owing 90 the fact that some DOUBT mas
ar 10 MlHllti inc Noa4 $3.50
to Cincinnati next year. ACCORDING 10
oHuns arrangements, large delesa-
Don ON lbs way from that city to OPP
I amy alteration. and was expected TO
rute last night
DR. CHIVERS AND HIS FORCE.
REV. dr. ChVers, the general secretary
"l h.Fe his Office in Parlor NO. AT
ue Jefferson during the convention. HIS
.auta arrived yesterday and were
' "ora last night. They are: Miss 10
Bushnell, who is the editor OF the
,Nlr Baptist Union. and arranges |
t..ier Tor the Christian Culture Courses
.ter DR. Chlyers's direction; Miss q.
5000, cashier and Miss Kate For !
-.h. sierographer.
'h'fe will be an important meeting OF |
" general managers in the office OF the |
tiafy tonight for the consideration /
Ile annual report. Or. Chvers said |
.'ffday hat II would take Nix or seven /
''.f 40 least 10 frame this paper.
BUSY DAY AT HEADQUARTERS
'.hefal headquarters. established In the
mental Armory. assumed a very bush
IHe air yesterday. 4 large counter
Deem built across the east end Of the
onH han. and the plan of registra-
~" ~ ~ complete that q delegate may