The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1906-07-18
The Mission Field.
ASHEVILLE CONFERENCE OF THE
YOUNG PEOPLES MISSIONARY
MOVEMENT

ue'oed'cs were enroled; the Presbyterians lead
ing, numbering about us; the Methodists num-
bered about These represent about twelve
different States. An impressive sight it was to see
this body of young people gathered together in
the music room of Kenlworth Inn; each counte-
nance bearing testimony to the earnest thought
and deep purpose which had brought these Young
people up to this high mount of privilege Thew
formed body of vast possbilites-strength and
vigor were apparent in their persons They were
choice spirits who had deep at heart the great
work which lies out before the Church of Christ
mere was represented in this conference lust
such capacity for leadership which it is purposed
to develop by means of these annual meetings;
this was summer training school,
Each day was a busy All came with
specific purpose and aim. Hence work began
early in the morning systematically arranged and
closely followed. First came the morning PRAYER
service. 1t is called family prayers" for we
gathered as large family, children of the same
Heavenly Father. Following this came the Study
Class Members of the Conference were divided
into five classes which met in their respective
places Tor the study of missions. The large spa
cious parlors were used and afforded comfortable
and ideal surroundings for this occasion These
classes were in progress at the same time One
OF these was led by the Rev. W. H. Means of
Winchester, Mass, who conducted a verv inter
esting study on the subject of immigration; the
other four classes studied Bishop Thoburn's re-
cent book on 1.-The Christian Conquest of India"
These classes conducted by persons who
classes and much help CLEANED in this depart
ment.
The conference enjoyed the presence of two of
the secretaries of the Young Peoples Movement
manly Mr.. c. F. Vckery and Mr.. NJ W. Ehnes,
whose suggestions have been heard with respon-
sve purpose and decision. Much of the success
ful management of this conference and dispatch
of business is due to the interchangeable labors of
MIR. J. W. Shackelford who for the past four
years has been the Secretary of the young peo-
of fha Mat1,oJ
Church.
The Presbyterians were ably represented in the
conference by such men DR.. A. L. Phillips, Gen
eral Superintendent of Sabbath-Schoos and
Young Peoples Societies. DIR. D. Clay Lilly pas.
tor at Winston Salem, NJ c.. Rev. J. O. Reavis,
Secretary of Foreign Missions; and Rev. H. F.
Williams, Editor of the Missionary
The Christian Church represented by the
Rev A. Mclean, Secretary of the Foreign Board
of Missions, and DIR. NJ Coils, pastor of First
Church. Lexington, KY
The Episcopalians by the Rev. Robert w. Pat
ton Secretary of Home Missions for the Southern
States; the Methodists by DR.. w. R. Lambuth
Secretary of the Board of Foreign Missions; DIR.
John Fl. Goucher, President of the Woman's Col
iege of Baltimore; Bishop E. r. Hendricks, DR..
4. ). Parker, assistant editor of the Epworth Era
DIR. Young ]. Allen, of China; Dr. S. Fl. Vain
wright, of Japan; and Rev. J. L. Kennedy, of Bra
I'll.
The second hour of every morning was devoted
to Institute work, at which time the subject of
missions, both in the Young Peoples Society and
m the Sunday school, were discussed 1t was
largely an interchange of experiences, the various
features of missionary efforts were investigated
and experiences of those who are associated or
Identified with such work was shared with the con
ference, and in that way who have labored
under difficulties find suggestions that clear up the
way.
he third hour of the morning was devoted to
pdiorm addresses. These instructive and
wish and he deer
and manness with which these men have from
uIle to time delivered their MESSAGES contributed