The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-07-13
FIRST BIENNIAL CONVENTION.
Southern Advent Christian Assocfa-
ton n Publication Society Con.
vened Yesterday-The Days Pro-
ceedfnGs.

vened Yesterday-The Days Pro-
ceedinGs.
The biennial convention OF the South
ern Advent Christian Association and
southern Advent Publication Society
was called to order At 10 o'clock in the
Advent church. this city, by Elder ].
A Carlyle, OF Stevenson. Ala. and
morning. afternoon and evening ses-
sions were held. The delegates. who
are here from ali parts Of the country.
one and all pronounce the convention
the most successful ever held. Large
umbers OF delegates have already ar
rived and quite a number OF others are
expected to arrive today.
Devotional services were conducted
by ]. s DuBose. OF Lamar. s. c.
Prayer by Elder q. d. Sheriff.. OF Le-
noir. ". c.
Elder J. A Cargile spoke
ingly OF the work accomplished by the
association during the past two years
and the possibilities now offered the
association for the dissemination OF
present truths"
Elder Cargile stated that Stree he
has been in the ministry he bias bap-
tiled l.0lT persons and organized -
| churches.
Elders w. F. Barren. Clifton Minor
and A. B. Cargile We're appointed q
committee or credentials to report TO
the evening session.
W. j. Reaves. William Merritt and
b. r. King were appointed a commit-
tee on devotional services.
Elder j. A. Cargile preached the BIZ
ennlal sermon at IL o'clock. using as a
tex /. Peter, I'LL.
The benediction was pronounced by
Elder +. L. Piper, OF Boston.
The convention re-assembled al )
p. m. Prayer was offered by Elder F.
L. Piper.
Mr.. George H. James. secretary OF
the association, presented the chair
man of the convention with a gavel
which was received on behalf Of the
association The emarks In presenta-
ton n acceptance were pleasing and
especially appropriate.
Words of welcome TO the city OF Will
mington and the state were spoken by
Elder G. D.. Sheriff.. president Of the
conference, to which respons was
made on he part OF the convention by
President John A. Cargile.
Letters from Colonel A. NJ. WaddelI
and B. Forester. thanking the conven-
ton for invitations sent them. were
read by the secretary and a vote OF
thanks was rendered them for their
kind expressions for the success OF the
convention.
Elder F. L. Piper made a very i'm
pressive speech in regard to the work
accomplished by the convention. stat
ing that this was the most representa-
tive body of A~dventists he had ever
had the pleasure of meeting with, not
withstanding the fact that he had
often attended national conventions.
Secretary James made his biennial
report, which was received by the as
ISOLATION. 1t showed quite a nice sum
is now In the treasury.
Elders G.. D. Sheriff., j. S. DuBose,
and ]. L. Butler were appointed a
committee on order OF business.
Addresses were made by the follow
ing delegates regarding work accom-
plished in their territory by their re-
Spective conferences: G. D.. Sheriff., ].
d. Mattox, Phillips Bowling. ]. T. But
Ter.
The benediction was pronounced by
Elder H. V. Skipper.
The convention r~e-assembled at s:I5
p. m. to hear a sermon by Elder A. B.
Cargile, of Coleman. S. c. His text was
John 17:17.
The closing feature of the service
was a solo by Elder b. w. Sheath, of
Coleman, S. c. Blessed Christ is Com
ing" was the title.
The benediction was by Elder B. w.
Sheath.
Today Elder O.. T. Mattox will preach
at IL a. m. and Elder F. L. Piper will
preach at Sis p. m.
The public are cordially invited to
attend.
There were morning, afternoon n
evening sessions of the Southern Ad-
vent Christian Association convention
yesterday, each of which was largely
attended. The most important busi-
ness. the election of officers, was dur
ing the afternoon session. which was
called to order by Rev. J. r. King.
The moderator appointed Rev. G.. D.
l Sheriff., S. F. Moore, and Thomas
? Bowling a committee to investigate
the matter Of a suitable location to
establish the plant of the publication
society.
The following officers were elected
to serve during the ensuing two years:
1 President-J. A. Cargile. of Alabama.
r Vice President-G. d. Sheriff., OF
1 North Carolina
Secretary-George H. James. of VIII
1 mington-
t Treasurer. S. DuBose, OF South
: Carolina
I Office Editor and Business Manager
"A. B. Cargile, of South Carolina.
Associate Editors-J. A. Cargfle, CT
+ D. Sheriff., and b. w. Sheath.
A request received from the pastor
Of a Wilmington church Skin thai
: some visiting ministers fill his pulpit
{ next Sunday was referred TO the com.
mittee on religious exercises.
q The convention adjourned to NEE
! at Sis d. m, at which time Elder r
{ l.. Piper preached a sermon from tn.
7 text Romans 13:11-12. after which tn,
l convention adjourned, and the ben
} ediction was pronounced by II. v
T Skipper, of Florida.
Today Elder j. T. Butler will preach
at IL O'Clock, and Elder J. T. johnson
. Of Florida, Will preach at 800 p. m.
The Band Entertained Yesterday.