Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-15
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 mountain districts almost at our door. There are grand possibilities for them and they are trying to erect schools for them. Another reason for doing mission work is the fact there are thousands who are dying in the slums. Thousands, you ministers can hot reach. I appeal to you to help the fallen, erring sisters. regret to say that statistics show where there is one fallen woman there are ten fallen men. a work for you to do as well as us. Napoleon called for 100 men; whole regiment responded. Is it possible that the Lord of hosts cannot get as many as Napoleon? God forbid.
 pr. J. o. Keener, at the end of the talk, arose and said that If the sister was taking a collection he would like to give $50. This was a signal for a perfect up- rising. G. S. Lazenby volunteered $25 Names began to be called from all over the house, by the time she had explained she would take the money. Money rat tied in for time and resulted in raising S405.15. This was not asked for by her but pushed on her. When the collection was nearing completion Mrs. Kendall said this conference was head and shoulders above any that she ever saw. She would not mind to transfer to such conference. Adjourned.
 The Third Days Session of the Alabama conference of the Metho- dist Episcoal church was called to or der tOday= at OclocK Dy BlSnop Gallo- way. Religious exercises were conducted by Rev. J. w. Shores.
 The following were admitted into the travelling connection on trial: B. M. Marshall, Greensboro district; John A. Gorday, Selma district; Robert J. Ross, Eufaula district; Joseph F. Price. Pen sacola district.
 The committee recommended for su- pernumerary relations: l.. T. Dowell G. F. Ellis and J. M. Glenn, and the follow ing for the superannuated relation: J. w. Solomon, w. H. Morris, J. H. Wardlaw. A H. Mitchell, J. 0. Andrew, J. M Scott. S. H. Cox. G. r. Fisher, w. A. McCarty, J. S. Peavy. D. c. Stanley, M. M. Gra- ham, S. A. Pilley. R. s. Mile, A. A. Eas- ley. B. l.. Selman, D. w. Barnes, D. D. Reeves, A. c. Hundley, w. I. Powers, J. L. Mathison, B.. D. Gayle.
 The following young men, who had been on two years trial were admitted into full connections: Charles S. Tally, Harvey c. Threadgill, o. c. Goodman. J. w. Breedlove. D. l.. Crawford, w. B. Segrist, J. B. Adams, J. E. Collins
 Bishop Galloway delivered an address to them which exhibited the magnani- nous soul that is in this great man of God. It was full of timely advice to these young men just taking upon them- selves the great work of leading others to Christ His thoughts were the choicest and they were well expressed. It was full of tenderest advice to the young men. He spoke as a devoted broth CT, whose every heart beat was in sym pathy with them. Grand was the par allel he drew between the work of preach ing the word in the way of bringing souls to Christ and the practice of pulpit ora tory without perfect religion His ad- vice was plain and practical. His ad- vice was Be found near the fountain from which the truth will ever flow" On the delicacies of character and im- Of cha ptar he made some touching remarks. Guard these; keep suspicion off your skirts.
 Dr. Lamar read the following resolu- ton
 Resolved, That the board of missions of the Alabama conference shall consist of the following members: M. s. An drews. w. M Cox, T. Y. Abernathy, J. B. K. Spain. L. H. s. Chappelle, A. Hood, l. r. Betts. J. M. Dannelly, J. B. Cum mngs. A. J. Cousins, J. R. McClain and Byrd L. Moore.
 Resolved, second. That the action of this conference at the session in Selma in December, 1891, providing that no presiding elder be allowed a place on the board be and it Is hereby re- pealed.
 Resolved, third, That the board be re- quested and instructed to provide for holding missionary meetings throughout the conference year and to hold meet- ing of the board in the city of Montgom- cry for consolidation of the missionary interests each year. not earlier than May 1 or later than August l..
 pr. Keener opposed the resolution in an earnest speech against breaking time honored custom. He was reminded by Dr. Lamar that this was the custom at Selma. Dr. Rush also spoke on the sub feet Dr. A. s. Andrews called for the reading of the law which shaped the mis- sionary work of the church. Dr. Andrews spoke on the question. Dr. Rush resigned his membership on the board of missions. NJ s. Andrews was elected to fill his place.
 The first resolution was withdrawn. |. P. Roberts resigned also. J. M. Dannelly was elected to the place.
 The second and third resolutions were adopted.
 J. P. Roberts was elected a member of the church extension board in place or G. M. Roper. deceased.
 Dr. Rush made the report of the com mittee to whom was referred the future of the Alabama Christian Advocate. He sta ated that new plan had been adopted for its publication. The report was re- ferred to the committee on books and pe- riodicals pr. Hosmer set forth the pres ent status of the paper.
 Rev l. J. D. Hall of St. Marks Epis- copal church was introduced to the con- ference
 The officers of the Preachers Aid so- ciety were reelected.
 pr. Keener of the Southern university was given time to present the interests of that school.
 Mrs. Kendall will address the ladies at the Presbyterian church tomorrow at 3 o'clock.
 The committee on religious services made the following announcements of religious services: At 2 o'clock to- night Dr. Hosmer: Sunday at Methodist Episcopal church, 9:30 a. m., love feast. led by Rev. J. w. Shores; Il a. m, preach ing by Bishop Galloway: D. m.. ordina- ton of lders by Dr. Urquhart; p. m., memorial service. sacrament.
 Baptist churchill a. m.. Dr. J. O. Keener; D. m., Dr. J. W. Shoaff.
 Presbyterian churchT-11 a. m.. Dr. A. s. Andrews; D. m., Rev. T. R. Kendall.
 Episcopal churchill a. m.. Rev. c. P. Atkinson; D. m., Rev. J. B. Cummings.
 Methodist Protestant churchill a. m.. Rev. T. K. Roberts.
 Conference adjourned.