Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-08-30
10Th ANNUAL SESSION
Of the Shenandoah Baptist AS
ISOLATION.
MEETING OPENED WEDNESDAY
Large Number Of Delegates Here twenty
six Churches Are Represented Per
manent Officers Elected.


manent Officers Elected.
The Shenandoah Baptist Association
convened in its twentieth annual ses-
sion with the First Baptist church
We dnesday. An unusually largelnum
Der of delegates and visitors are in at
tendance; perhaps twice as many Is
attended the last meeting of the
association held in this city seven
years ago. But ample provision has
b cen made for the accommodation of all
present, and the harrisburg church
has confirmed her past record of liber-
al hospitality.
At 10 a. IN. yesterday, in the absence
of the moderator. Rev. II. p. Berke-
ley. formerly OF this association but
now with the Potomac. the body was
called 10 order by the clerk, Rev. l..
r. Milbourne, of Charles Town, w.
Va. Rev. G.. J. Kennard. of Luray,
Va, was elected temporary chairman,
and temporary organization effected
for the morning session.
After the devotional exercises, con-
Quoted by Rev. r. b. Shepherd, of
Bayard, Va. the introductory SER
mon was preached by Rev. G.. S. Ken
nard, of Luray, Va. His subject was
The Saints, Victory and his text
Rev IL IL" And they overcame him
by the blood Of the lamb, and by the
word OF their testimony 1t was an
able discourse, well delivered. and
thoroughly enjoyed by the congrega-
ton.
Following the sermon the address
OF welcome was delivered by the pas
tor, Rev. T. s. Dunawny. and the re-
spouse made by Rev. W. J. Hubbard,
Of Middleway, w. Va.
AT the afternoon session, opening at
2 Bop. IN. permanent offices were elect
ed and installed as follows.
President, Rev G.. 5. Kenuard. OF
Luray, Va. Clerk, Rev. 4. II. Mill
bourne, Of Charles Town. w. VA. !;
Assistant Clerk, I. j. Berrey, Editor
Page Courier, Luray, VA. Treasurer,
b. w. Carter. OF Winchester, VA. The
roll of churches was called, and dele
gates responded from twenty five
churches, each church in the associa-
ton being represented
The following visitors We're recog-
nized by the chair and invited to seats
in the body Rev. DR.. o. r. Flippo,
representing the American Baptist
Publication Society, Of Philadelphia,
Pa. W. Fl. Sadler, Of the Religions
Herald, Richmond, Wa. Rev. 9. j.
Thompson. Field Secretary of the
State Mission Board, Richmond, Va.
Rev. DIR. II. w. Tribble, of Rawling
Female Institute, Charlottesville, Va. !;
Rev. VIM. Il. Hatcher, representing
Richmond College. Richmond, Va.
Jas II. Kerfoot, of Valley Association,
Roanoke, Va Rev. J. w. Rawles, Of
Hyattsville. Md. Hon. j. Taylor Ely
sou, representing the Education Board.
of Richmond, Va. DR.. w. II. Fisher,
Vice President Foreign Mission Board,
Portsmouth, Va Rev DR.. J. Nj.
Pitcher. of the Sunday School and BIZ
BILE Board. Petersburg, Va. Rev. 9.
p. Stealey, Of Richmond, Va, for
merly pastor of the Martinsburg
church.
Strong and practical addresses on
the work Of the Education Board were
given bv Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson, of
Richmond. Va. and Rev. DIR. Vim.
Il. Hatcher, Of Richmond, Va
The subject of minister's Relief was
discussed by Rev. G. J. Thompson, of
Richmond, Va DR. G.. II. Oliver.
of Berryville, Va. Rev. DR. II. W.
Tribble, Of Charlottesville, Va, and
Hon. d. @. o. Flahertz, OF Front
Royal, va.
The evening session was opened with
devotional services, conducted by Rev.
j. r. Brown, Of Bentonville. Va. fol-
lowed by thorough discussion Of
State Missions. Rev. T. s. Dunaway
read tlle report and made the first adj
dress. Rev. G. J. Thompson, Field
fec'v Of State Mission Board, held
Tie audience breathless as he picture
lie great religious destitution of some
sectors Of the State Of Virginia. His
thrilling appeal for help for State Mis-
sion work made profound impression
M tie congregation. Other addresses
SO made nv Rev DIR. Julian Broad
dus. serryville, Va. aud Rev. DIR.
YIN. r. Hatcher, Of Richmond, Va.
A liberal collection was taken TO an
ply funr for the education Of d son
of much beloved former pastor OF his
Rev. W. II. d. Mon
cnre, now decreased