The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1909-10-31
THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
State Convention Held in Shreve' CRIT.
State Board Elected - Resolutions
Adopted.

From the Tabernacle Bulletin Oct. 20
The State Convention has come and
gone. While not so largely attended as
hoped for, it was a success neverthe-
less. Many good addresses were deliv-
cred and important business was trans
acted. The fellowship of the gathering
was also delightful. There were several
disappointments, however, in the fail
ure of speakers to arrive. Among these
were A. F. Hensey of Bolinge, Africa,
who was taken sick in Cincinnati, and
George B. Renshaw of Cincinnati and
P. c. Mcfarland of Kansas City, Mo.
Those who did come from other States
convention by their presence and adj
dresses were Mrs. Ida w. Harrison of
Lexington, KY; J. H. Mohorter of St.
Louis, Mo. A. ]. Bush, Dallas, Tex;
Clinton Lockhart, president of Texas
Christian University, Waco, Tex; and
Marion Stevenson, ST. Louis Mo. The
attendance within the State was smaller
than in former years by reason of the
fact that the convention had been
changed from June to October, the busy
season of the year. This was remedied
by the decision of the convention to
meet next time in June again, and the
place was fixed for Cheneyville.
The attendance from the local church
was inexcusably small. 1t was an oppor
tunity that was not properly appreciated
by the members of our congregation.
There were good homes for all of the
delegates and to spare. 1t was regretted
that there were not enough delegates to
go round, but the offer of the homes
was just as much appreciated as if used.
The following members of the State
Board were elected to serve until the
next convention: Judge J. R. Thornton,
Alexandria Col G. w. Hardy, Shreve-
port; Leon Chavanne, Lake Charles !;
w. C. Scott, Cheneyville; w. L. Por-
ter, Mansfield; w. R. Dodson, Baton
Rouge; C. L. Jones, Shreveport; w.
C. Rivers, Monroe; T. NJ. Cook, Mans
field. W. C. Scott was named as treas
urer and R. L. Porter as corresponding
secretary and editor of the Louisiana
Christian. w. R. Dodson was made
chairman of the next convention, and
w. O. Dallas of Leesville, secretary.
The committee on courtesies brought
in the following report:
"Be it resolved, First, that we tender
our heartfelt thanks to the Mayor and
citizens and the Central Christian church
of Shreveport for the warm welcome,
kind hospitality and splendid entertain
ment which has been extended to us
during our stay in the city; also to the
press of Shreveport for the generous
notices given our convention.
Second, That we desire to thank the
American Christian Missionary Society
the Church Extension Board and the
Christian Wonan's Board of Missions
for the liberal and substantial support
they have given us during the past year
Third, That we extend to the State
Board and the officers of the conven-
q ton our most hearty thanks for Their
efficient labors, and we feel that there /:
nothing more than what is justly due
!, him, when we make special mentor
Of the enlinent1y successful work of oul
corresponding secretary Roy Lintor
/ Porter, and call attention to the able
manner in which he has edited tbs
! Louisiana Christian.
Fourth, That we rejoice at the won
!. derful advancement made by the cause
of temperance and law enforcement
throughout the State, and as Christian
men and women stand pledged to aid
and assist its advancement in every way