Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-29

upon the following points:
(a) We note with pleasure the promi-
nence given to the educational work by
the city associations. In the industrial
department of the state this work Is
bound to become of increasing value ana
Significance"
(b.) Weapprove of the policy of the
state committee in streng thening exist.
ing organizations and diScourag1ng the
formation of new ones unless the outlook
is encouraging for their permanency.
(c) We urge the fullest possible OBJ
servance by all our associations of the
first Sunday in April as state Young
Mems Christian association day.
Id We realize that Bible Study Is
the-very key to the spiritual life of the
associations. We urge. therefore, that
promising leaders be sent from all our
associations to the Knoxville summer
school In order to be trained for the re-
sponsible and difficult position of Bible
teachers.
(e) Forvaeancies on the state committee
caused by the expiration of the term of
office of the following members:
Harry Hawkins, Birmingham.
NJ A Myatt Greensboro.
D. p. Chrisenberry, Birmingham.
r. 8. Munger, Birmingham.
G. S. Scruggs, Huntsville.
Lloyd M. Hooper, Selma.
A. C. Harte, Mobile.
We commend the following gentlemen
for the term of three years:
Harry Hawkins, Birmingham
M. A. Myatt, Birmingham.
r. s. Munger, Birmingham.
D. p. Chrisenberry, Greensboro.
Lloyd M. Hooper, Selma.
A. c.. Harte, Mobile
Also to fill vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of w. T. Atkins, Selma, who was
elected to serve until 1898, we commend
J. F. Hooper. Selma. Respectfully
submitted.
F. S. BROCKMAN,
C. H. ROSS,
Committee.
On motion of Delegate H. Talbot of
Montgomery the report was received and
adopted.
Chairman w. P. Taylor then called
for Invitations regarding the next place
of holding the convention.
Delegate A. G. Iron offered cordial in
Yitation to Demopolis.
Delegates A. F. Armstrong and s.
Chrisenberry invited the convention to
Marion They said that nine out of ten
people of the city would attend the con-
vention, and that as an extra induce
ment to the college men present 1t would
be well to state that Marion had the pref
tiest girls in the state, because they came
from all parts of the state to attend the
two excellent seminaries there.
Delegate L. Dicks spoke in favor of
Montgomery No action was taken on
the invitations. They will be referred to
the state executive committee.
Delegate L. w. Messer made a brief
talk on the advantages to be derived
from Young Mems Christian association
insurance, the training schools and the
Young Mems Christian association pa
per.
After general hand shaking the con-
vention took a recess for the trolley ex-
cursions.
large number of delegates accepted
the invitation for the electric
car trolley excursion and they
carried to number of points
of interest over the extensive sys-
tenn of the Birmingham Railway and
Electric company.
The woman's auxiliary rendered an
elegant tea at $50 p. m. to the visiting
delegates. Elegant refreshments were
served and Openshaw's orchestra fur
nished inspiring music. Short speeches
were made by Dr. Ballard in behalf of
the local association; DR.. L. 8. Handley
In behalf of the local pastors and Mr.. F.
v. Evans in behalf Of the people of Bir-
mingham and the press. and several WIS.,
iting delegates spoke gracefully and en-
couragingly. The occasion was most en-
joyable one. The hospitality of the ladies'
was unbounded and the expressions of
pleasure by the visitors were gratifying
to the dear. good women who were
pleased to entertain them.
Evening Session..
Praise service was conducted by Rev.
A. G. Irons of Demopolis.
Mr.. L. A. Coulter next made an inter-
esting talk on the topic of Christ Among
Railroad Men" The speaker spoke of
the splendid work of the Young Mems
Christian association among the railroad
people. His words showed that wherever
the institution has been placed on rail-
road system 1T has gained strength
among the men, has built them up spirit
ually, physically and intellectually, and
has in every way better fitted them for
their responsible duties In all cases too
the Young Mems Christian association
work is encouraged by the railroad off,
GERS, as the employees become through
the associations instrumentality more
careful of the company's interests and
more efficient in their respective spheres
of duty. Quoting from railroad officer
of high authority he said: Young Mems
Christian association does more to enable
men to do their duty with safety to the
public, than all the patents OF the age"
Railroad officials are anxious to encour-
iage the work, and as to the railroad man
himself, 1t teaches him not only how to
die for Christ. but also how to live for
Him.
"The World Wide Work" was very
interesting talk by Mr.. L. w. Messer.
illustrated with stereopticon views. He
began by showing the sleeping apart
ments Of Sir George Williams In London
IN 1874. Here twelve young men met for
Bible study. They called themselves the
Young Mems Christian association
st: Paufs cathedral was thrown next