Norwich bulletin., 1909-10-11
STATE BAPTlsTs TO
 MEET AT MYSTIC.
Annual Convention Set for Oct. IS, 19
 and 20-The Programme.

The Union Baptist church at Mystic is to entertain the Baptists of Connec- ticut at their anniversaries this month, the gathering lasting for three days, October IS, 19 and 20. Rev. Dr. A. B. Coats, secretary of the Connecticut Baptist convention, is sending out pro- grammes and other matter pertaining to the meetings. A small card makes an appeal for the removal of the convention debt, which amounts to about $3,O00. This is deficit which accumulated during the raising of the restoration fund of over $53,- 900. It is hoped that contributions will be received within the next week that will materially reduce this debt. Otherwise the Connecticut Baptist con- vention is in a prosperous condition. At the beginning of the convention year the budget of $7,000 was ap- portioned among the churches of the state, and by the way they are re- spending it is probable the entire amount will be raised. Off the little more than $53,OO0 pledged to the res toration fund about $51 ,000 has been paid in and 1t is hoped that the re- maining peldges will be redeemed soon. .t
 At this years session only accredit- ed delegates will be allowed to partici- pate in the business of the conven-
 
 splendid one, the meetings opening Monday, Oct. IS, at 2 p. m. with the twenty seventh annual conference of Baptist ministers of the state. The speakers will be Rev. w. G. Fennelt of Hartford, on The Growth of Mod ernism, and Rev. pr. A. G. Lawson of Waterbury on The Faith of Jesus. At 3 D. m. there will be a reception for ministers wives and widows, the sub ject for consideration being Relation of the Pastors Wife to the Church Organizations. At 7.30 p. m. will open the eighteenth annual convention of the state organization of the Baptist Young People of Connecticut. Rev. G. M. Bardsley of Hartford will lead the praise service and after the presi- dents address by Rev. c. D. Gould of Rockville. Rev. Dr. Herbert Jud- son of Hartford will speak on The Ship That Found Herself.
 The Programme for Tuesday, Oct. 19, will be: 9 a. m., devotional service of young peoples organizations, led by Rev. N. B. Prindle of Preston City, and a short paper by W. J. Fuller of New London on A Forward Look; 10 A m., eightq- sixth annual meeting of the Connecticut Baptist convention with welcome by the p lsror of the en- tertaining church, Rev. w. E. Bates and response by the president of the convention. Rev. Dr. H. M. Thompson of Hartford; reports and the annual sermon, The Ever Victorious Christ by Rev. J. w. Richardson of Stamford; 1.30 D. m.. meeting of the Woman's Home Mission society with addresses by Mrs. G. F. Genung of Brooklyn Mrs. N. N Bishop of Boston, and Miss Mary l.. Howard Of Hartford; 2.30 D. m. second session of the convention opening with a symposium, the speak Ls Foreigner? Charles Edward Prior of Hartford; The Dsicouragem of a Country Pastor, Rev. J. c. Gavin of Colebrook; How to Revive a Dead Church. Rev. N. B. Prindle of Preston City; The Province of the Missionary Committee, Rev. o. G. Buddington of Poquonoc Bridge; Snap Shots from the Field, Rev. w. F. Newton, colpor- ter: News of the Churches by the mis- sionary pastors. Following this will be reports from various committees by Rev. J. W. Richardson of Stamford, Rev. Henry Clark of Bristol, Rev. G. D. Reid of Shelton, Rev G. w. Nicholson of Bridgeport, Rev. w A. Spinney of Wallingford. Rev. pr. George M. Stone of Hartford Rev. Leonard Smith of Manifold; 7.30 p. m. third session of the convention with report of the committee on Christian stewardship by Rev Dr. w. G. Fennell Of Hart ford, and an address on Money by Rev. Arthur H. Gordon of Cambridge, Mass.
 The sessions for Wednesday. Octo- Der 20. will open at 9 a. m., with the eighsy-ninth annual meeting of the Connecticut Baptist Education society, with addresses by Rev. Dr. George M. Stone of Hartford, Rev. R. A. Ash worth of Meriden, Rev. Dr. W. G. Fennell of Hartford and Rev. Dr. George E. Horr, president of Newton seminary; 1.30 p. m., of the Woman's Foreign Mis- sionary siciety with address toy, Mrs. Lewis F. Gurley of Troy, N. T.; 2.30 D. m fourth session of the conyen- tion with report of the Northern ,Bap- tist convention by Rev. H. M. Thbmp- son of Hartford, and an address by Rev. G. w. Holloway of Hartford The will close with the annual banquet of the Baptist Social union in ha eVaniOD