The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-12-10

ton paid tribute TO the memory OF
the deceased.
President Carlyle appointed NJ.
Smith TO conduct the memorial service
of the next convention also, and ap-
pointed him chairman of the commit
tee on obituaries, TO secure material
through the year regarding the life
and work of the deceased members,
should any die the coming year.
A resolution was passed expressing
to Prof. l. r. Mills OF Wake Fores
college the pleasure OF the convention
upon learning that his health is so
much improved. Prof Smith has oc
cupied the chair OF mathematics in
the college for forty years.
Upon motion the convention voted
| that when it adjourned at the close of
the morning session it do so to meet
| noon session, thus giving the delegates
| time for recreation and rest.
AFTERNOON
At 3 o'clock many Of the delegates
We're found in the party under the di-
Tection Of Mr.. 3. F. Keith which went
! TO WTightsville Beach where a most
pleasant time was enjoyed. This pleas
ure was made possible through the
courtesy of Mr.. Keith and he was as
sured Of the unanimous expression OF
appreciation of his guests
NIGHT SESSION
The convention assembled at 7:3O
O'Clock last night to hear the sermon
of Rev T. w. Chambliss, of WadesborO
Rev r. d. Cross conducted the open
ing devotional service, after which Mr.
Chambliss preached, his theme being,
Visions, their Importance and pow
err
| After the sermon "Evangelism"
was the subject before the convention
fol short time.
| A motion offered by J. S. Farmer
! that at the close Of this session the
convention adjourn sine die was adopt
| ed.
Speaking on the subject of evangel-
ism, Rev. Hight c. Moore gave statis-
| teal figures 20 show that the year just
| closed is the one in which there has
been the largest increase in members
added to the denomination by baptism
| In the history of this convention. He
emphasized soul-winning as the chief
work Of the christian church, and said
| oh ho &h Of
work.
| The final words of President Carlyle
&c the convention were very apprO-
pirate to the occasion. He expressed
again his appreciation of the honor
which the convention had given him
IL electing him president of the body,
| and then referred to the work to be
done in the future by christian people.
| He urged the onward step and q
victorious battle of right over wrong
| Speaking of the work of temperance
| and missions he said that the word
J doomed was written already over
| every saloon, and that Forward was
! the watehword of the great mission
| ary movement.
| He then called upon Rev. Fred .
| Hale to lead the convention in the
closing prayer after which the con
ventioned adjourned sine die.
ADDITIONAL.
The. convention has closed, but many
of the delegates are yet in the city.
and will remain until Monday. Visit
ing ministers will fix most of the pull
pits In Wilmington today Of al denOn>
inatious The delightful entertainment
which Wilmington mas given the del-
egates will always be remembered as
one of the most pleasant features of the
convention. The arrangement Of en-
President Carlyle, Secretary Moore
! and a number of the other delegates
and visitors were entertained at the
Colonial Inn near the church. The
social feature Of this arrangement, as
| we'll as the open hospitality given il
every instance added much to the
pleasure of convention days.
The delegates will return to their
homes carrying with them the con-
sciOusness of a most pleasant and prof
liable annual meeting of this great re-
| lSgious body
An un;breTL IS 9 dandy Christmas
| gift-an infinite variety-at any pr.ee