Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-05-16
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SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION
Of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety of Alabama. II
BIRMINGHAM IN EVIDENCE
Rev. DR.. Kelly Rev. John Barbour and Mr..
0. L. Stephenson of Birmingham DeIiv-
cred Addresses.


night the sixth annual convention of the
Alabama Christian Endeayor society
opened auspiciously in the First Pres
byterlan church of this city.
A large number of delegates from DIFF
ferent parts of the state arrived yester-
day, and when the convention opened
there were about 120 of them present.
These were met at the trains by the
local reception committee of the conven-
ton and taken to the. Sunday school
room of the First Presbyterian church,
where liberal lunch awaited them. The
local reception committee have done ev-
erything possible for the entertainment
of the delegates, and the good people of
Montgomery have acquitted themselves
in their usual hospitable manner
After the convention choir, under the
efficient leadership of ]. w. Sparren-
berger of Montgomery, had sung the con-
venton song, Scatter Sunshine" DIR.
Davis opened the convention with
prayer.
President Ball then in few we'll
chosen and complimentary words intro
duced the speaker of the evening, Rev.
James I. Vance, D. D., of Nashville,
Tenn. DR.. Vance is trustee of the
United Society of Christian Endeavor
and is enc of the most prominent Pres
byterian ministers in the south. His
subject was "Christendom's Obliga-
tons" This he treated In very clear
and powerful manner and made a great
impression upon the large audi
ence which had assembled to hear him.
Second Day of the Convention.
Several large delegations came in this
morning at o'clock. A large number of
Endeavorers and their friends were pres
ent at the devotional services, which were
Iftaf A1 II IN CYI- III
President Ball presided during the
morning session, and led in the open par
lament on the prayer meeting.
Rev.Dr. Kelly of Birmingham then gave
very instructive address on What Is
the True Christian Endeavor Society?"
Very instructive talks on various topics
were given by the following:
Mr. George d. Booth of Montgomery,
on Leaders," Rev. A. T. Clarke of Shell
by, on Prayer" Rev. John Barbour of
Birmingham, on Music" and Mr.. e. T.
Witherby of Shelby, on Taking Some
Part"
The conference on "'The Conservation
Meeting" was ably led by Mr.. o. l.. Ste
phenson of Birmingham.
Rev. E. b. Bagby of Washington led
the open parliament on Our Associate
Members" after which President Ball
made his annual report.
After the presidents report had been
S. Cassels of Montgomery, made his re-
port, which showed that the state union
was in fiourishing condition financial
ly, and that progress had been made all
along the line.
The following committees were ap-
pointed by the president:
Committee on order of business-E. G..
Witherby, chairman; j. W. Sparrenber-
ger; o. l.. Stephenson, d. d. Updegraf,
Mrs. W. F. Suder.
Committee on resolutions-J. w. Sell
by, chairman; Mrs. Sadie Black, Rev. j.
r. White.
Press secretary--Rev. J. A. Clarke.
Associate secretary-Thomas S. Nc
Aloney.
Secretary-S. ]. Cassels.
Assistant secretary-Mrs. ]. B. Cum
Minis.
Messages of greeting were received
from President Clarke of the United So
ciety; President W. L. Newell of the
Tennessee union, and from the Endeavor-
ers in Germany.
Secretary Gilbert of the Commercial
and Industrial association addressed the
following communication to the conven-
ton through President Ball.
"While the delegates of the state con-
yention of Christian Endeavorers are in
the city, We would be glad to extend TO
them the courtesies of the rooms. All
our literature, including numbers of all
writing material, stationery, ETC., are at
their disposal"
Similar courtesies were extended by the
Young Mems Christian association:
The devotional service, which began
the afternoon session, was led by Rev.
T. Roberts of Montgomery, after which
one minute reports from the societies
were received.
Rev. f. B. Bagby of Washington, D.
c., took charge of the open parliament
on Committee Work and How to Do
It." He Is practical Endeavorer and
his remarks We're greatly enjoyed by an.
Rev. A. B. Clarke of Shelby led the
discussion on Lookout Committee" Mr..
UTpdegraf of Selma on the Prayer Meet
ing Committee and Mr. Sparrenberger
on the Social Committee" These dis
cussions were very helpful to the con-
vention.
Rev. John Barbour of Birmingham
gave a very strong address on ''Our
Pledge" He said 1t was the very back
bone of the society and a valuable link
in modern Christianity 1t is good Pres
byterianism to take the pledge, notwith-
standing the objections raised by some
of the brethren. Our old Scotch forefa-
theirs in the solemn league and covenant
set us a shining example of pledge TAX
ing.
The song service at the night session
was very enjoyable. DR.. Kelly of Biz
mingham gave very earnest ana stir
ring address on 1.-The Deepest Thing in
Christian Endeavor." after which DR..
Bagby of Washington had a general
question box.
After the meeting had adjourned
splendid reception was rendered the dele
gates by the Young Peoples Christian
Endeavor societies of the city.
, The following are a few of the dele
gates from Birmingham: ]. w. Sibley,
Miss Emma Bissett, Mrs. ]. T. Roy, Miss
Bertha Koenig. Miss Emily Koenig, Miss
Kathleen Hooper. Miss Ada Bowron,
Miss Willie Roberts, Miss Irene Kenne-
dy, Miss Nora Leeper, o. L. Stephenson
and w. r. Vail.