The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-06-17

DISTINGUISHED SPEAK Ell

With their faces appropriately turn
ed toward the Vastly deep" the Bap-
lists OF Virginia are about to make
their annual pilgrimage to Virginia
Beach for the third summer encamp-
ment. which begins on June 81 and
lasts through June 80. 1t already gives
promise OF An epoch-marking attend
ance, and of such a high quality is
the program of work and recreation
offered that this hardly gives rise to
wonder The most prominent Bap-
lists of the State Will be there ito
gain efficiency in Christian service.
and at the same time enjoy summer
outing by the sea"
such men will be present as Rev.
Len Ct. Broughton. the celebrated pas
tor of the Atlanta Tabernacle; Rev N.
b. Broughton, of Raleigh, N c.; Rev.
Il, D. Gray. d. D., OF Atlanta, general
secretary of the Home Mission Board;
Rev. j. j. Taylor, of Knoxville; Rev.
j. r. Stratton, of Baltimore; President
Boatwright. of Richmond College.
President William l.. I'oteat, of Wake
Forest College: Rev. II. NJ. Wharton.
OF Baltimore. and many others. From
Richmond, Il tremendous Baptist con-
tingent viii go. This city is repre-
stILlcu Oll lAie IISt VI Spssdhti5 ny INsN.
Ryland knight, d. D.; Rev. George w.
Mcdaniel, ID. D., and Rev. Joseph r.
Watts.
Some of the Subjects.
No pains have seen spared to make
the meeting a great one from the
standpoint of the lectures and talks
that are to be delivered. There will
be nine popular lectures OF immense
interest. and this course Will embrace
the following speakers and subjects:
June 81, The Annals OF the Dance"
Rev. j. j. Taylor, ID. D.. of Knoxville.
June 20 and %, Down in the Dumps"
and The Twentieth Century Church.
Rev. Len G, Broughton, ID. D., OF Att
lanta, Ga.
June "A and 81 The Destiny of a
Lost Rib and THE South in Song and
story" Rev. John Roach straton, d.
D.. of Baltimore.
June %, illustrated lecture, "Tenting
Among the Holy Hills" Rev. w C.
Taylor, d. D., Of Petersburg
June % and 20, Ups and Downs of
Life and .'On Horseback in the Holy
Land Rev. IL. NJ Wharton. d. D., of
Baltimore.
June 80. The Biological Revolution"
President w. L. Poteat, OF Wake
Forest College.
One of the main objects the en-
campment is TO stimulate the Sunday
schools and increase the efficiency of
workers in that line through the pre-
sentation of every phase OF Sunday
school work, including organization,
management teaching, study OF human
nature and study of the proper mat
ter to be taught in such schools. The
work Of the Baptist Young Peoples
Union will be emphasized and discussed
by men who have met and solved the
practical problems in connection with
the training of young people.
Addresses on Education.
Attention will be directed to the i'm
portant subject of Christian education
and addresses on this topic Will be
made by Presidents Boatwright, OF
Richmond College, and Poteat, of Wake
Forest
Unique among the services of the
period Will be the sunset services
which will be beautiful and impressive
Music will add much to these services
Large opportunity will be afforded
for recreation, no lectures being sched-
uled for the afternoon hours. Bathing
boating, fishing, tennis, excursions and
social Intercourse will be enjoyed
There Is a daily program of discussion
and speaking which covers all the sub
| jects mentioned and more.
Full particulars may be obtained
from Rev. Joseph T. Watts, 1913 East
Main Street, Richmond. who is secrc-
tary of the encampment. Rev. w. w
Hamilton, D. D., of Lynchburg. is pres
| ident, and Rev. w. c. Taylor, D. D.. OF
Petersburg, vice president.