The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-10
Second Days Proceedings Of the Birmin6'
ham Convention.
PROGRESS IN SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
The Louisville Theological seminary-A
Campaign of Education to be Inaugu-
rated-Centenary Celebration.

which, while incomplete, shows great need
OF work IN this department. 1t recommended
that catechism be prepared by DR.. Broaddus
and published jointly by the committee and
the Publication Society. 1t also recon-
mended that the Sunday-school commission
be either enlarged in its equipment aud
powers or be changed into board Ike the
other two boards of the convention.
The report was referred 70 special CON-
mlttee OF one from each State with DR.. Frost
| OF Virginia as the chairman and made the
special order for Monday at 10 A. Nj. The
committee consists of II. S. d. Mallory, Ala
ba9ma A. ). Holt, Arkansas; $. Z. Provence,
! Florida; +. G. Mcdonnell. Georgia; W. G.
Ryland, Kentucky: n W. Busy Louisiana
Joshua Linclng, Maryland; D. b. Gambull,
Mississippi w. h. Rothwell, Missouri; i. l..
Polk; North Carolina; j. A. Murdy, South
Carolina w. c. Grace, Tennessee, B. II. Car
roll, Texas.
THE FOREIGN MISSION MET.
The morning session was given TO consider
ing the work of foreign missions III different
! helds. Many able addresses were made and
the great audience was moved most enthusl-
astically.
THE LOUISVILLE SEMINARY.
At 1880 the convention opened the way to
| the seminary at Louisville. Dr. +. H. Ker-
! foot, the efficient financial agent of the in
| stltutlon, pIeserted its interests in q most
| telling address, and raised a collection Of
more than twenty thousand dollars
AMERICAN EDUCATION SOCIETY.
Yesterday at o'clock the American Bap-
| tlst Education Society was organized by the
| election OF DR., Duncan, of Boston. as presi-
| dent who. in taking his seat made very
appropriate address. expressing delight in
meeting with his Southern brethren. Dr.
John A. Broaddus, of Kentucky, made an
Introductory address full of wisdom, faith
and pathos, after which the corresponding
secretary. Dr. Gates, of New York, submitted
his annual report as follows:
The Southern Baptist theological Seminary
located III Louisville, makes 10 the CONVEX
ton an annual report through its board Of
| trustees. The board held its session on last
| Thursday night in the First Baptist church
OF Birmingham. The meeting was well at
tended and most encouraging report was
presented by DR.. John A. Broaddus. the presi-
dent, and DR.. f. II. Kerfoot the financial
secretary.
The attendance has been larger this year
than ever before, there having been l66 stud
ents, representing all the Southern States ex-
cept one, and nearly all of the Northern
States, and two from Spurgeons church, Lor-
don. The current session has been in every
way most prosperous one, perhaps the most
prosperous in its history The new library
building has Just been finished, and was opened
only last Wednesday with appropriate ser
vices, including addresses from DR.. Broaddus,
DR.. Dudley, president, of fGreytown (Ky.) Col
lege, and Professor Harper, president-elect Of
the new Chicago University Ii is a very
handsome building, situated Immediately on
Broadway, and one Of the completest in its
arrangement to be found in the country.
FINANCIALLY.
The report from Dr. Kerfoot as financial
secretary shows a healthy state of things in the
finances Of the institution, much of which IS
due to his able and in every way most admi-
rable skill IN the responsible position In the
report last year it was shown that the indebt-
edness Of the Seminary was eleven or twelve
thousand dollars. This has all been paid OFF,
until this year the magnificent property
stands utterly free from debt Mr.. George
w. Norton, the son of the late treasurer of the
convention, has lately contributed $4,000 10
hquldate the balance due on the lot for the
library building, showing himself worthy
successor to his honored father
THE BRoADDUs PRoFEssoRsHIP.
No extra efforts have been made for the
fund during the current year, but collections
on old subscriptions have amounted TO $4,000
The amount now on hand to the credit of this
fund is about 800 900.
THE NEW ENDOWMENT MOVEMENT.
Two years ago the late George w. Norton
and his sister-in-law, Mrs. William f. Norton.
gave 10 the seminary go 900. provided 800. 900
additional should be raised. Last year the
announcement was made that S95 900 had been
raised OF this special amount. Since then over
$50, 900 more have been received. making in
all over $4,000 10 this fund. The financial
agent IS very anxious 10 secure the balance
and earnestly recommends 10 the board the
adoption of some plan or plans for finishing
this special work at once.
MEMORIAL LEDGER.
The memorial ledger authorized by the
board has been provided. making a suitable
memorial book in which is recorded the names
of contributors who have given 10 the Semi
nary as much as Al 900 or more. The book
was presented with the report of the financial
agent Taken altogether the report was a
most encouraging one. and gives great delight
TO the friends of the Seminary and shows DR..
kerfoot to be- an able successor TO the late DR..
James p. Bryce. who in his great mastership
in figures wrought so wondrously for the in
stitutiOn.
PROFOUND IMPRESSION.
The reading of the report produced pro-
found impression and was followed by free |
discussion, achieving the utmost enthusiasm. |
This evening at 3 o'clock again the Educa- |
tional Society met and held its final meeting |
Addresses were made by DR.. b. II. Carroll |
of Texas, on the unneeded multiplication OF |
colleges; Professor Abercromby. of Massa- |
.
r. Harper on the Ideal University. These /
addresses were all of a superior order, and |
were followed by short speeches of great in
terest and stirring eloquence The Educa-
ton Society adjourned, and so closed its
third annual session.
NIGHT SESSION.
The night session was devoted TO discussing
missions The committee on centenary cele-
bration for 1892 reported progress in con-
Il. nil d 10
rem for suitable public meetings, and earnestly
a campaign Of education TO be
gin at once and be prosecuted by numerous
focal meetings designed to stir up our people
and call on them Systematically and regularly
for their prayers and contributions
Theconventon adjourned till Monday morn
ing. The pulpits of the Birmingham churches
will be occupied tomorrow by delegates. So
far the session has been one Of great harmony
and interest and enthusiasm
No Truth I'm the Report.