The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1903-07-17

INV NvhifitHtf VII iNuhUHt Wuuhldlls
Editor Her0id.-It may perhaps in
lerest the readers Of the Herald TO know
something Of this really remarkable
religious gathering composed Of many
denominations from many states, held
in Lookout Inn from the LIST 10 the S.h
Of July. The Conference was the out
come Of what is known 20, the Forward
Movement, a great effort 10 interest
young people and the ladies of young
/ peoples societies in the cause Of mis-
sions This movement began in the
/ North about two years since and ma,
been carried ON vigorously in the South
/ 10y three young men, who expect soon
TO 90 out a. missionaries. Messrs Stuart.
Monett and Preston, an Of the south
ern Presbyterian church. The friends
Of The movement were fearful that ON
account Of ii- youth and The insuficien.
cy Of Jos advertisement there might not
be a good attendance Butin this they
were agroeabIy disappointed, Tor there
were gathered on that beautiful noun
tain top l6l delegates representing - /
states and 30 occupations. physicians. .
lawyers, merchants, newspaper men .
all taking part. showing interest in this /
cause is not confined 10 preachers. OIL
the delegates, 93 were male, n female. /
There were 81 Method.sts, 53 Presby. /
terians, and the rest divided between
Baptist, Christian and Episcopal
churches. The delegates covered
wide area Of country, while most were
from the South, Colorado, Ohio and /,
Illinois had their delegates also. A
most beautiful spirit Of harmony and
love pervaded the meeting,
and no un6ind criticisms nor unseen
ly wranglings Of any sort were heard. (
Evldentally The company had collected
earnestly TO discuss the needs Of the
world and the best means Of reaching .
them. The first hour i'm the morning
was devoted to Bible study conducted
by Dr. Dobyers, Of 81 Joseph, No tax
ing as his theme the commission. ere
ientials, prosecutions, activity and
success Of the early church as gwen in ,
The first thirteen chapters Of the book +
IF Acts. Then followed ella Sas in the e.
tudy of home and foreign mis- y
ions conducted respectfully 10y DR.. A. e
.. Philips, Of Richmond, Va. aud Mr. n
'lcCullock, Of Tennessee, also a most u
Interesting class ON the best methods of al
ecuring interest in Mission study in Ii
ur churches and Sunday schools by
IT, G. Y. NIchey, Of New York. -
Lookout Mountain is an ideal place
II such meeting Above the clouds
18th glorious view extending. it is
aid. over seven states, il was easier 10
rel am enthusiasm for the world and
s speedy cvangelization.
The afternoons were usually given TO
>cursions to the many places Of i'm
rest in the immediate vicinity Of the
fountain. Chickamaugua with IFS
ANY monuments commemorative of
he brave deeds Of the soldiers Of both
orth and South. Wisconsin, Illinois
ldiana and other northern state.
ave contributed their tribute but
eofgia has the hand>ome.t Of all with
beautiful inscription:
"lo those who fought and died.
To those who fought and lived.
To those who gave much
And those who gave ALL
Is This monument erected"
Tit be a noble thing TO die for ones
antry, why is it less noble to give
I much but all to the Captain who
s. a greater work for his soldiers to do
d whose rewards are immortal?
There are many noted men at this
Inference, men ofstreugth and power. nj
Dr. Lambert Of the Methodist III
urch, South, for many years a