Birmingham age-herald., 1895-04-28
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WOTk. DOn give CTem to uIiueTStdnu you think you know more than they do, else you will have no audience. The cen- ters of population. however, must not be neglected.
 Rev. P. T. Hale, who had just returned from Atlanta, explained why he was not present to deliver the welcome address.
 The committee on constitution report ed favorably on the Dawson motion to strike out article of the constitution. The clause reads as follows:
 This convention, recognizing the au- thority of the several existing denomina- tional organizations, in the special work committed to their charge by the sover- eign churches, declares itself therein subsidiary to them and amenable to their will and it is at all times to serve them, according to it's ability, as they may desire"
 The recommendation was concurred in.
 The committee on nominations submit ted the following report, which was adopted:
 President, P. H. Nell, Auburn.
 First vice-president Willis l.. Chand- Ter, Montgomery.
 Second vice-president, A. M. Mcintosh, Dadeville.
 Secretary and treasurer W. D. Dun lap, Birmingham.
 Executive committee--C. F. Wheelock. chairman, Birmingham; w. D. Gay, Montgomery; P. T. Hale, Birmingham; P. B. Brown, Anniston; D. B. Gray, Bir- mingham.
 MT. Dawson stated that the former convention had appointed a delegate to attend the Baltimore convention and bear the fraternal greetings of the Ala bama convention.
 The appointment of Dr. B. D.. Gray was indorsed.
 The president announced that all who may be present at the Baltimore conven- ton would be recognized as delegates from a nr1
 The convention adjourned at .12:30 to o'clock. <&S4
 Afternoon Session.
 Devotional services were conducted by Rev. l.. O. Dawson of Tuskaloosa. !. The convention was called to order at 2:30 by President Nell, who stated that there was no special business before the house.
 On motion of c. F. Wheelock the re port of the committee to select the time and place for the next meeting was taken from the table.
 The report was received, and the time for the next meeting was left with the executive committee
 A motion substituting Gadsden for Anniston received no second.
 MT. Gay moved to reconsider the mo- tion leaving the time with the executive committee, but the motion was lost
 The report was then adopted, and the convention will go to Anniston at time to be selected by the executive commit tee.
 The following resolution was adopted: Resolved, That the thanks of this con- vention are hereby extended to the kind friends of Birmingham who have so handsomely bestowed their hospitality and the railroads for reduced fare also to the president for his courteous rul- ings and to the secretary for the able and efficient service rendered; to the choir for their faithful attendance and help, and to the Birmingham press for the full and pleasing reports made of the various services of this convention. Dr. B. D. Gray said he would like to make a few remarks about what the young people should do outside of the church and the societies. but time was short. He was glad the young Baptists of Alabama had come to Birmingham, and felt the church had been benefited by their visit.
 MT c. F. Wheelock urged upon the young people of the Baptist denomina- tion to extend their work not only to towns and cities, but to the country churches as well. There, he said. the strength of the Baptist church lay on motion of Dr. Gray the convention adjourned to meet in Anniston at time to be selected by the executive commit tee.
 Dr. Gray dismissed the audience with prayer. after which God Be With You Till We Meet Again." was sung and the delegates departed for their several