The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1912-11-28

Impressive devotional exercises, un-
der the direction of the Rev Z. II.
White. opened the session this morn
ing.
Baptist Historical Society.
The report OF the Virginia Baptist
Historical Society was presented by
Or. c. H Ryland. OF Richmond Col
lege. IL showed that since the So
siety was founded in 1876 it's work
has proceeded with gratifying pro-
gress- II mentioned that the society
has In its possession a complete fiie
of the Evangelical Inquirer. bound
from 1921 TO 1926 and a complete file
of the Religious Herald. except 1845-
1914 These. IL said were but a
few OF the large amount OF historical
data and record that the society had
alnassed sihce it's organization The
report also showed that more money
was needed with which TO do repair
ing, cataloguing and binding.
Virginia has the richest history.
not only in political. but In religious
history of any State in our republic.
The State keeps one line, the denoni-
nation should cherish and preserve
the other" IT said.
The report was discussed and unani-
ously adopted
T. IL. Elicit. OF Richmond. proposed
move for the contribution OF 81 per
person for the work of the society
and secured $47 In few minutes. 1t
was also decided to hold a public
meeting In Richmond in the interest
OF the work of the historical society.
This meeting will be held at as early
date as possible. probably in jan
uary.
JudsOn Fund Impressive.
Strong endorsement as the move
, ment for the Judson centennial fund
Of $1,000. 600. which was started at
the last meeting OF the Southern Bap-
I -
equipment and enlargement of edu-
c&tional institutions on foreign fields.
was one OF the main features of this
mornings session.
To demonstrate the sentiment of
the association on the matter. the
following resolutions were passed:
RESOLVED, That we give to this
movement our heartiest endorsement
and pledge to the Foreign Mission
Board and TO DR.. +. Il. Ray, who has
been set apart TO lead in this effort.
our fullest and most enthusiastic CO.
operation.
Resolved. That we call upon our
pastors and all our people TO throw
themselves into the raising OF this
money with a zeal that is common
surate with vast and distressingly
urgent needs and TO facilitate in every
possible way the efforts OF the special
workers in behalf of this mighty
movement"
The resolutions were offered by DIR.
George BraXton Taylor and were
unanimously adopted.
Two hundred thousand dollars OF
this fund is to be devoted 60 foreign
publication work.
1t is proposed to raise the whole
million dollars in not more than three
years. ending not later than the meet
ings OF the Southern Baptist Conven-
ton In 1915.
Plan Endorsed.
Interesting addresses emphasizing
the pressing need of the success of this
movement were made by Drs. George
BraXton Taylor w. w. Hamilton AND
T. b. Ray. All OF them urged that
all pastors and laymen of the Baptist
denomination put forth every effort
for the success OF the movement and
pointed out that not so many mission
aries In foreign fields were needed as
funds and equipment TO enable them
to prosecute their work.
A general discussion on the move
ment took place. after which adjourn
ment was taken.
At 3 O'Clock this afternoon the asso-
citation took up the layman's move
ment report. which was presented by
DR.. LAvius Landlord. This was fol-
lowed by devotional exercises con-
Quoted by DR.. c. w Hurt