The Georgia Baptist, 1898-10-27

The Baptist Education Society lof Georgia assembled in ih first ^annual meeting at Wheaij Street 'Baptist church, of which lev. P. Ij. Bryant is pastor, Atlantic Ga., 'in the forenoon of Tuesday! Octo Octo|ber - |ber Octo|ber 18th. While the attendance Iwas not large in the beginning the /brethren and sisters continued to larrive and later in the day a large delegation was present from all parts of Georgia. Dr. E. R. Carter, the president, called the meeting to order, Rev. /S. X. Floyd, the secretary, being at his post. Rev. I). D. Crawford, of Tennille, Ga., conducted the de devotions - votions devotions at the opening, with sing singing - ing singing and prayer by a number of Ibrethren. Rev. W. J. White, was introduc introduced - ed introduced and delivered the introductory address, based upon a part of 13th verse of the first chapter of Second Corinthians, fast in the faith, quit you like The ad address - dress address seemed to give satisfaction to the congregation. A committee on enrollment was appointed and a large number came forward and.enrolled. After dinner, Rev. J. F. Hughes, of Marietta, led the devotions. Rev. J. S. Brown, of Mui tezunia delivered a fine address upon the need and value of education^ lie was followed by several other^breth other^brethren - ren other^brethren and Rev. A. B. Murden. who had been appointed to open the discussion on this subject closed it witli a fine address which the breth brethren - ren brethren enjoyed. Rev. r). I). Crawford, ofa?<nnille was ir ,iv?t^^te-^u-r4,e T At ject, is the Education^ So ciety expected to in place of Dr. J, J. Durham, who had not yet arrived. The address of Rev. Crawford, was logical and strong. Several others made brief remarks upon the same subject. The enrol enrolment - ment enrolment of individuals, churches and other bodies was continued during the afternoon. At night Rev. A. J. Alien, of Cuthbert, led the devotions, prayer being offered by a number of breth brethren. - ren. brethren. The excellent choir of Wheat Street Baptist church, was present and furnished some fine music dur during - ing during the service. Prot. W. E. Our Wil - introduced by the presi president, - dent, president, with remarks most compli complimentary, - mentary, complimentary, to discuss the subject, duty to our The address was a strong and logical argument, showing the pressing and imperative duty of the colored Baptists of Georgia to stand by their educational institutions, to towit: - wit: towit: Atlanta Baptist College, Spel Spelman - man Spelman Seminary and other auxiliary schools, such as Walker Baptist In Institute, - stitute, Institute, Jeruel Academy and Prof. Holmes was follow followed - ed followed by Rev. G. H. Dwelle of Augus Augusta, - ta, Augusta, l^ev. D. S. Klugh, of Augusta, and Dr. C. T. Walker, of Augusta, in strong and telling addresses along the same line. A good col collection - lection collection was taken,and adjournment to next morning was taken. The meeting Wednesday morn morning - ing morning was called to order by Rev. J. C. Beavers, of Lithia Springs, who also led the devotions. Rev. Henry Standing, of the M. E. church, a veteran educator and pastor among the colored people of Georgia, though himself a white man, was introduced and spoke about 15 minutes to the edification and delight of the brethren. Maj. R. R. Wright, President of the State Normal College of Geor Georgia, - gia, Georgia, was introduced and made a 10 minutes talk that gave great pleas pleasure - ure pleasure to the assemblage. He spoke of his connection with the army but specially of his work as presi president - dent president of the Stare College and urged its claims upon the people. Prof. M. W. Reddick was reques requested - ted requested by the presiding officer, to re respond - spond respond to the remarks of Roy. Standii^, ^.rl My. Wright, naiO.

he did in a happy and entertaining way. Rev. C. H. Young of Albany nimh <lllinteresting talk noon the outlook in Southwest, Ga. and the promise for the future. Rev. W,. J. White spoke of his visit to the Zion Baptist Association and of its lunanimous endorsement of the Bap Baptist - tist Baptist Education Society. ! Rev. A. DeLamotta, spoke of his I work in the cause of education and I missions in our state soon after ;emancipation. Rev. S. X. Floyd presented the claims of the interdenominational Sunday school work. He remarks were strong and pungent. Rev. D. S. Klugh, spoke of' the educational matters of Richmond county, but was cut short by expira expiration - tion expiration of time. Miss Hattie G. Escridge, of At Atlanta, - lanta, Atlanta, read a very able paper. children may help in our We give this paper to our readers and commend to them the suggestions which it makes.. CHILDREN MAY HELP IN OUR WORK. I This subject may seem of small import but when we look at it rightly there can be much gotten out of it. Listen to the words of our blessed ;Saviour when he said, little children to come unto me and for forbid - bid forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Children may help in our work in various ways. While they are not sufficiently able to lead themselves yet they will follow if rightly led. The Negro Baptists of this state need, first of all, thorough organi organization. - zation. organization. When this is done we can do much along educational as well as missionary lines. Now since we have been 'moving along moderately ' well without or ororganizations, - organizations, ororganizations, bow much more may ^w- terete"' bpQ,^tfflctreir-tf they are properly organized. Let the church of tomorrow he better systematized than the one of to today. - day. today. God grant that the day may speedily come when notonly moth mothers - ers mothers and fathers in every church in this state adopt some system of giving, but that every child will Igrow up witli the principle of giv giviing - iing giviing to our Educational and Mission Mission-lary - -lary Mission-lary work instilled in him. j I. Children may help in our Iwork by giving quarterly concerts :Some one or two consecrated I workers in a S. S. who have a talent Ifor such work might gather twenty lor thirty or more children together 'drill and train them for the public. Have the entertainment well adver advertised - tised advertised avd you will thereby have crowded houses and raise a nice sum of money. This will be both interesting and instructive to the children as well as aiding in a good work. 11. There should be a children's mission. The older members of the church should meet with them to see that they pursue the right course and act as guides for them. I The children should elect their own I officers, whose term of office should be as long as the elder advisers may think best. They sh uld have their meetings twice a month, and at each meet meeting - ing meeting collect from each member one penny for its dues, which will be two cents per month - making twenty four cents per vear for one member. If in this broad state of ours we have connected with this Education Convention 10,000 children in the children's mission, we would collect every year with all ease, $2,400 which.would be more money than is being raised now by our church churches. - es. churches. We do not regard small things as we should. The great temple at Jerusalem built by Solomon, that was the greatest structure for its architecture, skill, cost, beauty and durability that was ever erected in the hi tory of the Bible, was built by laying one stone at a time. The great R. R. systems of this country passing over thousands of miles were built by laying one rail at a timet I Once every quarter there should OC a uxCvviQ in viv.va of 1

the different missions with such suitable exercises as would be most enjoyed by the children that would cause them to love the organization and make them familiar with th r transaction of business which would cause them to be more useful in life at home and abroad than they otherwise would be. By this method our state would soon be filled with business like men and women that would be an honor to our denomination. To make all interested give each one something to do. A good way to do this is to make each member a missionary and have them to make their report at each meeting, telling all whom they have gotten to join them and the success they seem to be having. Each church should foster its children in all religious movements that are for the upbuilding of its denomination,. Teach them tha^rfhe principles of their denomination are in strict keeping with the New Testament as was taught by Christ himself. rvQ'y^av w+rbirtTO Rd n,rn%Q Convention meets let each 'mission send a delegate of one of the chil children - dren children to represent it in this grand bady, the c^st would be nominal for we always get reduced rates on the Rail road. Shortly our state would be fall of boys and girls who would be bet better - ter better informed in our educational work than many of our older ones who perhaps may attend our meet meetings. - ings. meetings. This great denominational state of ours is soon to be left in the hands of our child cn as a great legacy which should not be left them without the knowledge of knowing how to manage it. Thus it behooves us to begin now to train them. If these few plans were adopted, ;I think very soon we would see Iquite a revival in our Educational I work. I The debts already made could be , cancelled and greater responsibili- Ities might be assumed. : Oct. 19th, 1898. I The afternoon session was opened Iwith devotions led by Rev. J. W. Jackson, o 4 Cuthbert, and Rev. P. J. Bryant of Atlanta discussed in a very able manner the subject can we interest the masses in our Several others followed Rev, Bryant upon the same sub subject. - ject. subject. Bishop L. H. Holsey of the C. M. E. church was introduced and made a few remarks. Miss H. E. Giles, president of Spelman Seminary was introduced and spoke of the work being done at her school. Dr. 11. R. Butier, of Atlanta was introduced and made a few re remark. - mark. remark. President Carter then delivered his annual address. He spoke first of the value of education to the people, and the necessity of sup supporting - porting supporting educational institutions. The committee on enrollment submitted its report which was adopted. The body proceeded to elect offi officers - cers officers for the ensuing year as follows: President Rev. E. it Carter, D. D. Atlanta, Ga.; First Vice-President, Rev. W. G. Johnson, Macon; Sec-

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