Birmingham state herald., 1896-03-15
Two Important Events for This
 Spring Outlined.
CALENDAR OF THE CHURCHES
Eighteenth Annual Convention of the Y. M C. A. and Fourteenth Session of the Alabama
 State Sunday School Convention.


 movement working for young men, the conventions are important and up-to-date in all particulars.
 The eighteenth annual gathering of Alabama associations (college, city and town) will convene in Birmingham March 26-29, beginning Thursday night at 7:S0 and closing Sunday night. When it is stated that this gathering bids fair to be the best ever held in our state under the auspices of this great organization, ''the right arm of the church., those who have attended past gatherings will not be slow to avail themselves of this privilege.
 The opening address will be delivered by Rev J. O. Keener b. D., president of the Sounthern university.
 Special attention will be paid to Bible study under the leadership of Mir L. w. Messer, general secretary of the Young Mems Christian association of Chicago, one of the best Bible teachers among the 1aymen of America.
 Another feature will be the presenta- tion by MT. H. O. Williams of Richmond Va of the work of the Young Mems Christian association among the railroad men. one of the most interesting as well as practical phases of modern religious work.
 Still another feature will be an account of the worldwide work of the Young Mems Christian association, Illustrated with steroptican views.
 Another attraction will be the story of the great Intercollegiate Young Mems Christian association. which is sweeping around the entire globe and will soon unite within it's borders the Christian college students of the world. MT. r. $. Brockman of New York will speak on this as well as conduct a special con ference of the college delegates.
 Ina oil Rev E. P. Davis of Montgomery, who will speak on "The Sunday Question" Rev. Tom R. Roberts, who will outline An Ideal Vocation," and Messrs. J. F. Hooper of Selma, w. F. Tyler of Bir- mingham and A c. sHarte of Mobile. The music will be made much of. MT. George A. Robinson of Mobile will lead.' It is expected that the Selma Young Mems Christian association quartette will be present.
 Entertainment will gladly be provided for all whose names are sent to James Vinson, Birmingham.
 Railroad rates of one and one-third fare (certificate plan) have been granted. Churches, young peoples societies, mems prayer meetings and colleges are invited to send delegations. Ministers business and professional men, in fact all who are interested in building up the young manhood of our state, will be cor dially welcomed. For credential blanks and information address the state sec retary, F. l.. Willis, Birmingham. & State committee-Harry Hawkins, chairman; James Bowron, vice chairman, William P. Taylor, secretary; Russell C.. Booth, treasurer 1.
 . s Session at Selma. A Ts' Below is given the programme of the Alabama State Sunday School conven- tion to be held in the First Presbyterian .1.,, 1f C0I, t.i1 ,Ayf
 Tuesday Night.
 7:30 D. m.--A praise service.
 500 D. m.-AddresS of welcome. In be- half of citizens, P. H. Pitts of Selma in behalf of churches, H. r. Reese of Sel- ma.
 S:30 D. m.-Response.
 S:46 D. m.-Relation of Sunday school to the state of Alabama.
 Wednesday Morning.
 S:45 a. m.--A thanksgiving service. 910 a. disappointment of committees. 9:3O a. m.-Reports of officers. l, the president; ?, the statistical secretary: g., the treasurer; 4, the executive committee. 1O:OO a. m.-"The Beat Association" w. F. Holloway of Montgomery. l, inn portance 2, aims; 3, methods; general discussion.
 zoo a. m-"House to House Visita- tion," w. T. Atkins, Selma. 1, object; 2, plan 3, results general discussion. II :5D a m.-'A B1Dle TOT Every ocfpl- ar.' Rev. J. G. Snedecor of Avondale.
 Wednesday Afternoon.
 200 D. m.-Bible reading.
 2:2O D. m.-Reports from counties; must be written and limit five minutes.
 3:15 D. m.-The home department. General discussion.
 4:15 D. m.-Convention adjoruns.
 Wednesday Evening.
 7:30 D. m.-A song service.
 ho Tn "a School Movement" H. M. Hamill of Illi- nois.
 s:15 D. m.-"Our Inspired Text Book" Adjourn.
 Thursday Morning.
 S:45 a. m.--A prayer meeting.
 9:1O a. m.-Reports from counties; writ ten and limited to five minutes.
 10 a. m.-"The Sunday School Teacher and His Work" H. M. Hamill of Illinois. II a~m.-Reports from counties; writ ten and limited to five minutes.
 Il 30 a. m.-"The Coming Year." J. B. Green of Opelika.
 Thursday Afternoon.
 2p. m.-A prayer meeting.
 2:15 D. m.-Reports from counties; writ ten and limited to five minutes.
 3:15 p. m.-"A Conference of County Officers" B. Davie of Clayton.
 General discussion.
 4:15 D. m.-"A Conference of Superin- tendentS E. J. Russell or Athens. How superintendents can stimulate teachers meeting, normal class and home Acknowledgement discussfon 4:45 n. m.-Unfinished business.
 Thursday Evening.
 7:30 p. m.-Song service.
 7:45 D. m.-"The Duty and Privilege of Sunday School Work Among the Ne groes," Rev. A. L. Phillips, D. D., of Tus- kaloosa.
 8:30 p. m.-"The Claims of the Sunday School Upon the Church." Rev. G. B. Eager D. D., of Montgomery.
 Primary Teachers Conferences. AIS p.m. Wednesday-"Primary Teach CTS Work" Miss Mabel Hall of Chicago, III.
 2:30 p. m. Thursday--"Primary Teach CTS Section" Miss Mabel Hall.
 p. m.-"Children's Meeting" Miss Mabel Hall. Each Sunday school is entitled to three