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Calgary Herald
4 July 1903
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Baptist Convention.
Friday's Session.
This morning's session opened at 9 o'clock with devotional exercises, led by
Rev. H. L. Kempton, B. A., of Okotoks.
C. S. B. Burley, of Portage la Prairie, addressed the convention on
"Sunday School Work." The speaker dwelt on the importance of the
work and urged that the system of instruction, discipline, music and
general conduct of schools should be made a study by every worker.
At the close of Mr. Burley's remarks the discussion proved very beneficial,
bringing out many practical and helpful ideas.
Dr. McDiarmid presented the report of the treasurer and board of governors of
Brandon college. The affairs of that institution are on the whole in a very
healthy condition financially. For the present year there is a practical
deficit of some $300 or $400, but this is a small shortage when one considers
the heavy expenditures necessary in the establishment and early years of such
an institution.
The acceptance of the report was moved by Rev. R. R. McKay, and seconded by
Rev. G. J. C. White. Each of these gentlemen spoke with great earnestness on
the great importance of the work which Brandon college has done in the past and
will continue to do during the years to come, and they urged the energetic
presentation of the claims of the promising institution to the people of the
West.
Professor H. L. McNeill, of Topeka, Kansas, also spoke to the motion, drawing
attention to the admirable manner in which the American people exalt the matter
of education, and the generous way in which they contribute to educational
institutions, state, private and denominational.
Dr. McRae was then called to the platform and presented before the convention
the scheme of Western Canada college, an undenominational educational
institution to be established in Calgary.
At the close of his remarks Mayor Underwood, of Calgary, introduced a motion
that we endorse the undertaking.
The matter was referred to a committee to consider and report at a subsequent
session.
Rev. C. C. McLaurin, general missionary, gave a very interesting and
instructive address on "Our Present Opportunity in the West." By
reference to his large map of Manitoba and the Territories the speaker placed
before the meeting a very clear conception of the immense field and its demands.
He had travelled 26,100 miles, and was privileged to enjoy only nineteen days
at home during the entire year. In conclusion Mr. McLaurin urged a widening of
our vision, an increase in aggressiveness and in our faith, and, above all, a
faithful adherence to the pure unalloyed gospel as the only saving and keeping
power for the church and for the individual.
The nomination committee then brought in the following report:
For members of General Board: Revs. A. M. McDonald, John McNeill, R. R. McKay,
N. E. Herman, W. C. Vincent, F. W. Patterson, H. G. Mellick, J. A. Kennedy, J.
R. Coutts, D. B. Harkness, Dr. A. P. McDiarmid, Wm. Schunke, Messrs. A.
Turnbull, C. S. B. Burley, P. D. McArthur, G. F. Stephens, W. Findlay, D.
Cameron, S. B. Blackall, Thos. Underwood.
Indian Board: I. E. Fairchild, R. J. Kennedy, Geo. Bailey, W. Findlay, Mrs.
Fares, Mrs Clements, Mrs McBride, Mrs Lee, Mrs Hilton.
Edifice Board: D. Cameron, W. Findlay, John Stovel, J. H. Fairchild, Dr.
C. W. Clark, Mrs. J. F. McIntyre, Mrs. J. M. Campbell, Miss J. Sharpe, Miss M.
I. Reekie.
(Continued on Page 4.)
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