Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1909-05-22
The Va. Baptist
State Convention.
Rev. DR.. r. H. Bowling Reelected. Grand
Times There. Much Money Lifted.
REV DR. GRAHAM AGAIN CHARMAN-THE VIRGINIA THEOLOGICAL
SEMINARY AND COLLEGE

ROANOKE, "a, May 1.-The Ntr-
ginia Baptist State Convention
closed one of the most successful
sessions ever held in it's history yes
terday at the High Street Baptist
church. and the next session will be
held in Suffolk.
The convention practically opened
Tuesday night. when the Rev. DR.. w.
i. Graham. pastor OF the Fifth Street
Baptist church, Richmond. discussed
Dry Bones in the Valley" The
sermon was full OF good advice TO
the peple as we'll as freighted with
historical information.
"Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock,
the convention was called 20 order by
the Rev. r. II. Bowling. d. D.. of
Norfolk. He was glad TO see such a
large delegation present. and felt
that much good would be accom-
nlished. His opening remar6s we're
greeted by the delegates An impress
sive song and prayer service followed.
Aany--of sthe delegates offered short
testimonials 10 the edifcation OF the
delegates present. Welcome address
es followed
Rev. J. r. Burks. n. D.. pastor Of
the High Street Baptist church de-
livered the first address I'm which he
assured the delegates that the peo-
pie OF Roanoke were ready for them
and hailed with delight and pleasure
there being in town He assured
them that the people were delighted
with their coming. His address was
fun OF good things.
Mayor Cutchin. delivered an ad-
dress OF welcome i'm the name Of the
city. Rev. w r Brown. ID. D.. for
the Ministerial Alliance: Rev. r. J.
DOgan. represented the white Bap-
fists. Rev. J.. L. Downing. the pres
byterian. Rev w r.. Ashburn. OF
Franklin responded 20 the addresses.
Rev. W. r. Han, OF DanviUe. first
vice-president made a short address.
He was proud 20 be at the opening
OF the convention, and felt that much
good would be accomplished. He
felt that the race had reached the
place in its history where il should
do for itself and not sit down and
depend on others
In the afternoon session the an
nual address of DR.. Bowling was de-
iivered. To say il was master piece
would be putting il mildly The
President took mp every phase Of the
work, and said many good things
RE wanted that the men should stand
together in many things
Mr.. Bowling discussed the educa-
tiOnal work from every view point.
lie thought that the convention was
fortunate 70 be able TO secure as its
educational leader, DR. J. r. L. Diggs
formerly OF the State University.
Louisville. Ky. He urged the mem
bers to rally around the Virginia
Theological Seminary and COLLEGE.
which would mean much to the
whole race. He outlined the policy
OF the convention. At the conclusion
of his address a motion passed by
which the rule was suspended and
Dr Bowling elected president for
another year.
The officers elected were: Rev y.
II. Bowling, Norfolk. President: w.
T. Hall. Danville. b. Tyrrel. Lynch
burg, W. w. Gaines. Suffolk, J. b
Smith, Concord, vice presidents: A.
z. Edwards, Richmond. corresponding
c. f. Miller. Salem. re-
secretary; ]. G. st. Clair
Drake, Suffolk, statistical secretary,
Deacon 4. Humbles, Lynchburg.
treasurer.
The annual sermon was delivered /
night by Rev. T. H..
White. the scholarly pastor from
Clifton Forge. DR.. White represents
the aggressive young men in the
church. He has worked his wav
through the Virginia Theological !
Seminary and college, and has taken |
place with the leading ministers OF |
the state. Long before the hour for |
the sermon the church was crowded. |
Thursday the convention got down
TO business and collecting money for |
the work There were many speech |
es made. The Berean Valley was
discussed hy Rev. II. G. Woods, OF !
Staunton. Rev. H. r. Booker, ID. d. |
of New York City. also spoke He
said that while he was a citizen OF
New York yet he was a native of
Virginia and was glad to have the
pleasure of returning to his native
land. He bore greetings from the
BaDtists of New York.
Rev. J. r. l.. Diggs. President Of
the Virginia Theological Seminary
College, addressed the convention.