Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-27
STATE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION DE-
VOTES DAY TO SCHOOLS
AND COLLEGES.
SEVERAL STATE INSTITUTIONS
IN PROSPEROUS CONDITION
Increased Enrolment Shown in Baptist
Colleges and ssminaries-Pastors'
Conference and Educational Society
Elect Officers for Ensuing Year
Other Proceedings.
Special to Times Republican.

Special to Times Republican.
Vinton, Oct 27.-New and additional
interest is being shown in the con-
vention of the state Baptist Association
on account of the arrival of new del
egates on every train. Some 300 out
of town people are here now and great
enthusiasm is being shown.
The address of Rev. j. B. Smith, on
Tuesday forenoon, was one Of the best
thus far given. Mr.. Smith spoke of the
necessity Of evangelistic services all
the time, instead of an occasional SER
mon.
The large audience which greeted
President Homer H. Seerley was great
ly pleased with his address on 1.-THE
Teaching Of Religion in Our Colleges
A report of the various educational
institutions Of the state under the SUI
pervision of the Baptist church was
an encouraging feature of Tuesday af-
ternoon. Central University of Pella
was reported on by Chancellor S. B.
Shaw. The enrolment last year was
275, which was so per cent more than
on any previous year; $4,000 has re-
Gently been subscribed for additional
scientific equipment. Des Moines Col
lege hasl a new college building cost
ing $4,000 and $4,000 has been ex-
pended in making additions to the old
college hail. library etc. The enroll
ment is between 800 and $50. Twenty
five are studying for the ministry.
Cedar Valley Seminary at Usage had
an enrolment last year of POI, the
largest for many years. This institu-
ment for Improvements. Sac City In
stitute has an enrolment of 100 and
has had some recent strong additions
to the faculty.
Central College held their annual
banquet at the Presbyterian church last
evening. The dining room was beauti-
fully decorated in the colors Of the col
lege-red and white. About seventy
five were present Myron w Haines,
field secretary of Central College. acted
ate toasts. At the close the college song
Hutchinson, president of Iowa State
Convention; DIR. L. D. Osborn, president
of Dies Moines College; Rev. Mr.. Fer
'rell Of FIT. Dodge; Professor Potter,
president of Cedar Valley Seminary;
Rev. DR.. Smith. of Muscatine; Dean
Sevron, of Central College, and DR.
Emory w. Hunt, of Dennison Univers-
ity. who each responded with appropri-
ate toasts. AT the close the oollege
was sung by Central students, led by
Dean Sevron.
The address last evening was given
by Emory w. Hunt, D. D., who spoke
on Educational Conviction"
DR. Hunt closed his inspiring address
by saying parents could make the best
investment possible by placing their
children in a proper atmosphere and
that this could be done by sending
them to a christian college better than
in any other way.
Officers for the department. of pastors
conference We're elected as follows:
Rev. j. D. Vannoy, of Tama, president:
Rev. Harry Secor, of New Hampton
secretary and treasurer Officers for
the educational society for the ensuing
year are: President. Judge j. T.. Clyde
of Usage: first vice president, presi-
dent of Central College; second vice
president, president of Des Moines Col
lege; third vice president, president of
Sac City Seminary; fourth vice presi-
dent, president of Cedar Valley Insti-
tute