The Sentinel=record. (Hot Springs, Ark.) 1900-current, 1918-04-07

secretary among the 1900 prisoners.
all of whom are sailors taken from
the interned German cruisers in
American ports. They are very CRATE
tuI for the work being done by MIR.
Nelson and send home very compli
mentary reports. A large building is
furnished where programs are given
by the prisoners, and where movie
shows are given. Mr.. Nelson SAYS the
prisoners are very confident OF the
success of their country and of the
righteousness of their cause, and said
he believed that America will find it
mas war with the German people as
well az with the kaiser.
The following resolutions were sub
mitted and adopted
Whereas, God in his infinite Wis
dom and gracious mercy, has seen fit
to bestow upon the State of Arkansas
this year, blessings unparalleled in the
history of the state: and
Whereas, He has especially shown
his guidance in the conduct of Chris
tan activity through that great agency
of the church of Jesus Christ. the
Young Mems Christian Association
and particularly in our army depart
ment; and.
Whereas, world conditions are such
as challenge the best thought talent
and service that cen be given by the
church; and.
Whereas, we as delegates consider
ourselves fortunate in being sent by
local organizations to such an in
spirational conference;
Resolved, That we at this time
covenant with Cod not only to be
more diligent in our prayer life, but
lead our friends to a closer relation
ship to the Master for definite SER
vice in every field of activity, both at
home and broad, in which we have
the opportunity of serving.
Resolved, That We extend our pro-
found appreciation to each speaker
through whose message we received
an Inspiration; to the organizations
and states permitting their represen-
tatives to be present with us; to the
state committee. with its worthy
president, ] B. Dickinson, with his as
sociates throughout the state; to John
L. Hunter, the steam engine in
breeches, to whom belongs the credit
of the splendid work of the past year,
and to whom we pledge our hearty
support for the coming year: to
Charles Kurtzhalz. the efficient and
successful secretary and his as
soeiates in charge of our work at
Camp Pike for the splendid showing
and results obtained by their leader
ship; to the many people throughout
our state who gave of time. talent
and money for the great and sue
cessful campaign for war work fund
and by whom we feel confident other
appeals will be met with even greater
response
Resolved, That we especially in
dorse the Red Triangle movement and
urge all friends of the Y. M. c. A. to
give 1t their heartiest support
Resolved, That we herewith ex-
press our hearty appreciation to the
Central Methodist Church Of Hot
Springs for the use of the auditorium
and equipment during the conference,
and to the worthy pastor, NJ. n. Wal
drip, and especially to Assistant Pas
tor, K. L. DuckwOrth, for their eff
cient service.
Resolved, That we hereby tender
our thanks 20 the Hot Springs papers,
hotel arrangements. restaurants and
homes of the city for the service and
hospitality so magnanimously rem
dered to the entire conference
Resolved. That copy of these be
spread upon minutes of the conven-
tion and a copy sent the newspapers
for publication
At lunch last evening at the East
man, the board Of directors met and
elected officers as follows: Presi-
dent, j B. Dickinson; vice presidents,
Or. J. II Reynolds. V o. Alexander
and c. J. Klein; treasurer, c. f..
Hayes recording secretary, r. G.|
Corwin; state secretary, John l..
Hunter.
Lieut. Col Louis j Van Schaick of
he 345th Infantry at Camp Pike made
the principal address last night and
made a powerful tribute to the work
the Y NJ &. A Is doing In the army