Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-07-20
D0VER'S SECOND DAY
A SESSION FULL OF BUSINESS AMI
INTEREST HELD.
NOT TO ADMIT HARTMAN CHURCH
At Lenst, the Committee VIII Not
Recommend IL to Be-Nvnrm Discus
sion Looked For-s2. 900 for the COL
Iegc-woman's Auxiliary.

9.3O O'Clock at the Wtst-Hle" N"
| Brief but impressive devotional exer-
| cises were conducted by Rev. W. H.
| Britt OF West Point. after when Moue-
rator Hutson called the body to order Tor
the transaction Of regular business
Dr. w. r. l.. Smith was elected dele
gate, with Rev. ]. S. Boyles alternate 10
represent this body at the next meeting
Of the Southern Baptist Convention. to
be held next May at Hot Springs, Ark.
on motion the moderator was instruct
ed to appoint committee Of three to re-
port at this session on the subjects OF
Temperance. Young Peoples Movement
and Mormon Representation In the
United States Congress. Professor Jonh
Pollard. Rev. CT F. Williams, and X. -.
Collier were named, and they VIII report
on these subjects to-day.
AT the last meeting Of the Southern
Baptist Convention. it was recommended
that the closing year of the century De
properly observed by all churches withlh
the limits of the convention. on motion
# was ordered that to the above-named
committee be referred the question as 10
how the year should be observed by the
Dover Association.
THE S. s. AND b. BOARD.
The report on the work Of the Sunday
School and Bible Board was presented
by Rev. \. T. Howell, and special prayer
for this object offered by Rev. w. X
Webb After excellent addresses on the
subject by Rev. a. r. Howell, Drs. j. NJ.
Pitcher and j. William Jones, the report
was adopted.
Perhaps the most attractive feature OF
yesterdays programme was the mastery
sermon by Dr. w. r. j.. Smith. of this
CITY Taking his text from Philippians
ILL.,. 18th and 18th. Dr. Smith held the
large audience spellbound throughout the
entire discourse. lie spoke I'm highest
terms Of the recent meeting OF the Bap-
list Young Peoples Union, and especially
the speeches. 1T is high time" said he,
that we cease to brag about southern
| oratory, for our northern brethren proved
themselves masters in eloquence. as well
| as I'm argument, and undoubtedly made
the best speeches Of the convention" The
sermon closed with an earnest appeal TO
both young and old men TO press forward
continually i'm the work to which they
are called. Immediately at the close OF
the sermon number of pastors and del
egates came forward 10 thank DR. Smith
for what was called one of the best SER
mons ever delivered before the body.
PRAYER FOR EDUCATION
The report on ministerial education was
read by Rev II. l.. Quarles, and special
prayer was offered by Rev. G. NJ. Daniels.
This was followed by pithy speeches
from Hon. j. Taylor Ellyson, Rev. 81.
Ashby Jones. and DR.. j. William Jones.
A resolution having been passed order
ing that an effort be made at this session
Of the association TO raise 5000 for Rich
mOnd College, and to apportion this
amount among the various churches, the
moderator announced the following COM
mittee: DR.. l. Morton Mercer, Revs. w.
L. Briff. II. 4. Willis, /. S. Boyles. and
John j. Hurt This committee reported
later that delegates and pastors present
had promised their best efforts 10 raise
the amounts apportioned them, thus pro-
viding for the securing of the entire sum
Of 5000, which is to be paid by Novem-
Der lst The morning session adjourned
with prayer by Rev. J. o. Kirk.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
The report in which most interest has
been felt is that on state Of the church
es which was presented by DR.. j. b.
Hutson This report brought out the fol-
lowing facts: The number of baptisms
in the association this year was iZ3, which
is l97 less than last year; total member
ship. 144Ol, a net gain of 80 in the last
twelve months; number Of churches con-
tributine to all boards, 46, which Is net
gain of 2; total amount of contributions,
500 37o.79. a loss Of $3,56276 as compared
with last year. An interesting feature III
connection with this report was the roll
call of delegates present.
This committee reported later, ana
brief addresses from representatives, OF
each church as the progress OF the Work
in his church were made.
THE EVENING SESSION.
The entire evening session was devoted
to the consideration Of State missions
the report being presented by Rev. }. 3
Bovles. Rev. b. c. Hening led In an
earnest prayer for this board, and Revs.
1. S. Boyles, c. c. Cox, and Mr.. william
EIyson made stirring speeches in pehalI
of state evangelization, after which the
report was adopted.
The association adjourned TO meet
again at $3.50 this morning, when there
will be brief devotional exercises con
Quoted by Rev. Il. T. POulson. From ~
to II o'clock the work of the sunday
School Board will be presented, from IL
TO u foreign missions, and from Il to al
journment miscellaneous business
THE CHURCH NOT ACCEPTED.
The thing Of great interest TO people Of
and outside OF the denomination to-day
is the report DR. Hatcher's committee on
the petition Of the Tennessee church for
admission into the Dover Association. .
1t Is understood now pretty generally
what this report will be. The commit
tee appreciates the good faith OF the
enterprising little band at Hartman, and
wishes them many good things, but sug-
gests to the association that II would
be the best thing if the Hartman Bap-
lists would again seek admission into
one of the associations of Tennessee. IL
This is done and the Tennessee associa-
tons will not have them, the committee
intimates automatically that the Dover
might think about it.
COMMITTEES NAMED.
The following are the committees named
for 1900, -
George II. Burke, and w. IL. Martin.
Sunday-School and Bible BOard-Rev.
II. A. Willis, Il. l.. Casey, and John IL.
Snead.
state Mission Board-Rev. Alfred Bag
by, h. G. Gwathmey, and ). Z. Iunstaii'
Home Mission Board-G. Nj. Daniels
j. H. Gwathmey. and r. I. Puiier
Foreign Mission Board-keV NJ. a.
Jones. W. r. Broaddus, and ID. A. Tim
berlake.
Ministers Relief Fund-Mr. ID. y. Cox
r.. NJ. Smith. and Baylus LpscomD.
state OF the Churches-Rev. j. i. Hut
son (ex-officio), Rev. c. II. Ryland, Rev.
r. H. Pitt, j. Il. Montgomery, ana KeN'
|. s. Boyles.
The Baptist Orphanage-Rev w. b.
Tyler, j. X. Tussel. and c. 5. Cooke.
General Education-J. r. Garick, A. W.
Bell, and J. II. Broaddus.