The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-09-05

the afternoon. He spoke of how the
liquor traffc is robbing the country
OF Ns very best assets.
The following committees we're ap-
pointed: On education, Prof. j. D.
Coleman. MRS, M. A. w. Tompson, Mrs.
j. M. After, Mrs. P. S. Woods, Rev.
E, G. Tllman and Prof. J. M. AFTER:
on foreign missions. Revs. D. Stratton,
B. L. Ziegler, Miss S. ]. Davis and G.
W. Lewis, Rev. d. G. Deans. J. H. Car
ter; on place Of next meeting, Rev. s.
E. Williams, Miss Ada Wright, Rev,
w. r. Stevens, Mrs. NJ. A. Parker, Rev.
u. w. Coleman and Rev. r. Nj. May
hew. .--A -----.-.
Education Discussed.
At the evening session after the
reading OF the report on education,
Prof. J. W. Robinson delivered an ed
ucaticnal address In which he appeal
ed to his hearers to make use Of every
opportunity that is being offered by
the State and otherwise to assist in
securing an education. He spoke
with pride of the progress that has
been made by the Negro since the
war but advised that we do better
In order to NEST the demand of the
age.
Rev. W. w. Hicks, pastor Of the Mt
Zion Baptist Church OF Bluefeld
preached a good sermon on Faith.
After the opening devotionals Fri.
day morning the following committees
were announced: ON obituary, Rev.
r. S. Gordon, w. G. Wright. Rev. H
E. Braxton, VIM. Glenn, VIM. Reace
Mrs. Katie Wakefield, Rev. E. J.
Woodland and Rev. E. G. Holcomb; or
permanent organization, Rev. r. d
Terrell, ]. T. Hartgrove, J. P. Caul
Rev. Robt. Daniel, VIM. Wright, Rev
S. A. Thurston, Rev. T. J. Brar1o.
md Mrs. M. A. w. Thompson.
At II o'clock Rev. r. D. Terrell
pastor of the First Baptist Church
If Ronceverte, preached an acceptable
sermon, choosing for his subject, "Tht
Church Of God lin a Storm" He spoke
Of the serious conflicts confronting th,
,hurch and referred to Christ as the
only means through which peace car
)e enjoyed.
Auxiliaries Report.
In the afternoon reports were re
'eived from the auxiliaries. The Wo
mans Baptist State Convention wa:
'epresentSd by it's president. Mrs. M
A. W.. Thompson, who donated $46;
FOR THE educational work. The Wo
lan's District Convention Of the Flat
'op section was represented by Rev.
,. H. McKoy, who donated 5000. The
Flat Top Association was represent I'D
~ Rev. T. J. Brandon, with .$187. The
New River Association sent Rev P. A
Iarris and $167:O6. The West Wiz
,inia Baptist Sunday School Conven.
ion was represented by A. p Straugn
Ter, who donated $458.0O
Prof B. Prillerman, president of the
Vest Virginia Colored institute, wht
arrived at late hour, was introduced
lie made a good speech on Better Op.
9ortundties for the Boy" Miss S. }
Davis made a strong plea for the for.
yign mission work. After the readin.
| IF the report on obituary, Rev. VIM
Jackson, pastor Of the Lewisburg Bap.
ist Church, delivered the eulogistit
| address,
At the closing secsion Friday eveE.
ng, Rev. R. D. W. Meadows, genera
missionary, preached on What thu
3aptists Stand For" Rev. Meadows
N speaking Of the high ideal TO-
which the Baptists stand, showed tina
the Baptists are the real advocate
If American liberty.
President Rev. c.. N. Harris deliv
cred his anQual mes age, which wa
lwell received.
! Officers Elected.
The following officers were ekcte
I'D installed by Prof. B. Prillerman
President, Rev. G.. N. Harris, Fayette
Vile; first vice-president, Rev. r. II
McKoy, BramWell; second vice-presi
ltnt, Rev. II. G. Gregory, Beckley
general secretary, Prof. II. B. Ric>
Uharlest corresponding secretary
REV. J. J. Turner, Mt. Carbon, stats
ltical secretary, Rev. j.. w. Robinson
st. Adams; executive board, Rev. L
OabDey, Freeman; Rev. J. " Bryant
Huntington; Rev. w. w. Hicks, Blue
field; Rev. D. Strattc!1, ST. Altanr';
P Caul, Charleston; A. ?. Straughte;
Hinton; Rev. B. r. Reed Of Charlee
ton. The following were added to tn
trustee board: Rev. r. II. McKov
RtV l.. Dabney and Mrs NJ. A. W