The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1915-11-20
n. Henri K. Anet. Delegate Of
Franco-Belgian Committee Of
Evangelism. Makes Appeal
AXE JUNALUSKA Is
ENDORSED BY BODY
[plendid Movement for Great
Methodist Religious and In.
tellectual Center Finds Cen
eral Favor

(By STAFF Correspondent)
Norfolk, Va. Nov. ls.-Crossing the
tlentlc from the devastated country
Belgium to seek aid from the
1urch people OF America for the
lAantenance of the Evangelical
hurch OF that place, DR.. Henri K.
met B. =. Ii. ID, relegate OF tae
rAnco-Belgian Committee OF Evan
pllsm. appeared before the third day $
aaion OF tho annual Virginia Metho
Ut Conference today In Cumberland
rect Methodist Church. and made a
DuchlnG appeal in Denalt OF tins
Dhle cause. He told OF the destruc-
Pm OF the houses of worship at the
2Ads OF Kaiser Wiihelms armies. and
oS1 numerous atrocities of the Ger
m troops in that little country.
DR.. Anet told his hearers that there
70 large number of children in
elgtum who have been accustomed
attending Sunday School, but are
Fable to do SO because of the fact
mt they have no shoes. and scarcely
nv other clothing.
Following this appeal for those
hurch-going people of that country.
lSncp Gambler told the conference
mt he thought II was NEST noble
use, and that those present should
he by one the eiergymen, visiting
ymen and local people present at
e session filed up the aisies and
acct their offerings on the bile.
hd within a short W hiie il was filled
Nh coins and bills.
-lae n.sla.nS session was featured
large number OF interesting
ks, among them being one by DIR.
nart, that entertaining lecturer. who
Apt the largest congregation that
or made their way through the
>oss OF the historical old Cumber-
nd Street Church enthralled for
nety minutes Thursday night. DIR.
uart In most interesting and enter
lining lecturer.
Good Progress Made.
Much Roadway Was made today,
bApife the fact that none OF the COM
a.tces appointed Wednesday were
lady to submit their reports. Again
IL afternoon the committees held
sssons. and in all probability they
HI be heard from tomorrow morn
d.
.sishop Gambler told members Of the
bmmittce today that they must not
v.ay their reports. but 10 present
em to the body at the earliest pos.
BILE moment. He told them he de.
pssible.
While the matter has not yet been
kfinitely settled that Richmond Will
k$ the next annual conference, il Is
Acticany assured. As was stated In
he vIrginian this morning. a meet
& was held by ministers and laymen
Richmond Thursday and they pre-
bred paper. extending the body a
bridal invitations to he the guests
Richmona at the 1916 sessions.
hie matter will be definitely disposed
tomorrow morning. All OF the
richmond ministers and iaymen de-
Ared today that they are practically
Ire that the capital of the Old Do
inion will have the next meeting.
rem though some OF the other cities
AXE bids for the annual meeting.
Member OF Conference Dies.
Announcement was made In the
difference that Rev. w. T. j. Bay
IA. the oldest member of the con-
renee. and who has been on the
perannuated list for some time
ssed away last night. Members of
ID body expressed their regrets and
name was referred to the commit
on memoirs. Suitable resolutions
commemoration OF this faithful
rvant Of the Methodist Church will
adopted and read tomorrow morn
& at IL o'clock, which hour has been
apart for the memorial service
others have died during the past
kslve months. This service Ia un-
eAbtedly the most sacred and inn
Aoesive OF the conference. and appro-
iate exercises have been arranged
tho occasion. This impressive SER
ce was to have been held at IL
clock this morning. but on a motion
WAs deferred a day.
80nday the Methodist ministers at
hiding the conference will scatter
lrOuGhoat the Underwater to occupy
e various pulpits in this district.
hace seryices-morning. afternoon
Ia nieht--wiil he held in practically
of the churches.
Great Crowds Attend.
Mere aud more interest Is being
anifested In the meetings here, and
|sn at this mornings session, people
ers. unable 20 ftni seats in either
Ic main auditorium or gallery and
IA to content themselves with
Ending room around the walls. in
u rear OF the church. and in the
stibules.
Morning Session.
with prayer by Rev. Jaraes o. Moss
y or the supcrannuated members 81
body, and the singing OF one Of
q old-fashioned Methodist hymns.
g third days session OF the con-
ence opened this morning at $3.50
clock, Bishop Gambler presiding.
bishop Gambler, during his opening
marks to the body, laid special
ress on the need OF prayer. He
ciared that q large number OF
opie do not believe In prayer UNI
they can order God around as
Sx please. and expect Him to grant
81 their requests Those who
- cannot expect to get every
1S9 for which they ask. he said.
~ 1haance, remarked the bishop
u1 ~ gar netweens tia States