Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-12

The Young Peoples Society of Chris tian Endeavor are making a name and record for themselves to which all Christian denominations can point with pride The fifth annual state convention met in our city, holding three days session. A great many of the members were entertained by the hospitality Of friends the society being undenomina- tional in organization. The sessions were held in the First Presbyterian church and were exceedingly entertain ing in character. The addresses were forcible, enthusiastic and often eloquent Especially delightful were the praise services, under the leadership of Rev John Barbour, pastor of Soath Highland Presbyterian church. MT. Barbour is not only an excellent musician, but preacher of great earnestness. power and logic. Prof. w. F. Taylor was untlr1ng in his efforts to make the convention glorious success; affable energetic and most charming in manner he was a very valuable and attractive member of the organization. The committees were well selected and did excellent work. No finer selection for president could have been made than, MT. Fred $. Ball of Montgomery All the meetings were largely attended and the most profound interest was manifested in the entire proceedings. The afternoon session on Red mountain will long be remembered as the most pleasant feature of the oc- casion. Nothing could have been more beautiful or impressive than the twi- light services on that picturesque spot; the relief of feeling far away from, scenes of sordid care, the pure mountain air, the softly stirring breeze, the youth ful, happy faces, the quiet, reverent de- meanor, while the sweet, melodious songs came floating down the mountain side and rested like benediction on the valley below. Then back to the city again, amid a babble of voices, a sound of rushing wheels, Hast parting glance at the pavilion, then the soft twilight deepened, and night. like a dark-veiled nun, put on her rosary of stars.
 The Birmingham District Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church held at Woodlawn, has adjourned after most delightful land interesting three days session. Bessemer has been chosen for the next meeting
 The Southern Baptist convention at Washington is largely attended by prom inent delegates from all the southern states Great excitement and intense interest was manifested in the question of a Young Peoples Baptist union. Dr. J. B. Hawthorne of Georgia lent his elo- quence to the occasion, and after hot discussion it was decided that 'women could speak, but not vote" This ended the attempt to organize a Young Peoples Baptist union.
 The Epworth League convention will be held in this city, beginning May 21. and lasting three days.
 
 The executive committee of the ladies' auxiliary of the Commercial club met with Mrs. J. M. Martin Saturday after noon at 4:30 o'clock. All Birmingham awaits with interest the result of that most important meeting.
 The Edgewood Literary club will meet Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Arthur Adams, at Thirtieth street, South High lands.
 The Book club will meet in the parlcrs of the South Highland Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon. As matters of importance are to be considered full attendance is desired.
 good story is told by the Portland Express of two old ladies, who were talk ing about the churches. One said: What is the difference between all these de-