Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1905-11-25
Fifty Delegates Attending ihe
Flrt Annual Conference.
AN ORGANIZATION EFFECTED
Interesting Open Session Yesterday at
the Newport News Baptist Church.
Banquet to Notwithstanding
and Instructive Addresses.

sThe first annual boys conference OF
the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions of Virginia convened in the
Newport News Baptist church on
Twenty-ninth street at $3.50 o'clock
yesterday afternoon with about fifty
delegates in attendance. The first
session was opened with devotional
exercises conducted by State Secre.
tary IT, a. Coulter.
at the conclusion of the devotional
services. Rev. George w. Hiuckley, of
Goodwill Farm, Nc, delivered the
opening address. He spoke upon the
subject What Shall be Virginia's
Place in the Boys Work of America"
The address was ably delivered and
showed that the speaker was thor
oughly conversant with the work of
the boys departments of Young Mems
Christian Associations in many states.
In the course OF his remarks, Rev. G.!
w. Hinclley said that the boys OF Vir-
sinia should he first in prayer. first in
interest and first in the work of the
boys departments.
Organization Perfected.
At i:2O O'Clock an organization of
the conference was perfected. the fol
lowing officers being elected for the
ensuing term:
Charles Phillips, Rich
mond
First MISREPRESENTATION Hamil-
ton, this city.
Second vice,president Bernard
Henley. Norfolk
Secretary-John Sneed, Clifton
Forge.
State Secretary Coulter called the
delegates 10 order at the opening of
the meeting for organization and the
officers We're elected by ballot.
Delegates Banqueted.
AT L o'clock yesterday afternoon the
delegates and speakers and number
nj invited guests were banqueted i'll
the basement of the church. covers
being laid for about seventy.
The tables were artistically decorat-
ed in honor of the occasion and q de-
Iightful spread was served by the
ladies' in charge OF the luncheon.
After disposing bf the many good
things set before them the delegates
and association officers made brief
| aftcr-dimor speeches. State Secretary
l.. A. Coulter presided as toastmaster
and addresses were made by Rev. G..
| w. Hinckley and Mr.. T.. NJ. Robinson,
Of New York, and Mr.. 7. S. Vance of
| Richmond. A number OF the delegates
present made short talks on the sub.
ject. How to Get the Most Out Of the
Conference" The addresses were very
interesting and il number of the dele
gates advanced good ideas on the
most profitable plan of conducting a
| conference.
Special Public Session.
AT the conclusion of the discussion Il
short recess was taken and at s
O'Clock an open meeting was held in
the auditorium of the church building
y large crowd attended the meeting.
which was opened with devotional
services conducted by Mr.. ]. D. Shac-
man. of Richmond.
After the devotional exercises Mr..
Il. NJ. Robinson, of New York City. de.
subject '.What Boys in Other States
are Doing" Numerous stereopticon
views illustrating the work done in
the boys departments of associations
in New York City and other large
Eastern cities were shown and dis
| NuoSSu ny NcpiiiSoi, WIZ u
leader OF the boys work. The address
was thoroughly enjoyed by the audi
cnce and afforded the delegates many
valuable suggestions for their work in
the future.
At the conclusion of the stereopticon
views Mr.. Stanley Dlanton, OF Rich
mund, sang solo and the male quar-
tette Of the local Young Mems Chris
tian Association rendered a selection
Program for Today
Following is the complete program
as arranged for today:
$3.50 u. m. Devotional and praise sorv-
ice, a. Nj. Clemence.
9:4o Il. IN. THE real purpose OF The
Boys Department and how this
may best be Accomplished" Paper
by Joseph b. Earnest, Jr.. Norfolk
Discussion led by a. NJ. Chesley,
Washington, ID. c.
1915 a. IN. CLUBS that are worth
While In the average Department"
Paper by Chester Marllley, Roanoke.
| Discussion led by Charles II. Scott,
J Newark. n. j.
1915 II. III. Open parliament. Il. NJ.
| II 80 Il. m. Visit to shipyard
ESQ p. III. Devotional service, H. G.
Snead
2:i5 p. H. Essential Elements of
Success in Boys Bible Glasses"
paDer nv Iohn Hamilton NewDort