The age-herald., 1898-05-10

| liS idSt ntttlHSS Ol tie COHNtntiOn dic held in the Free Mason street church, of which Dr. M. B. Wharton is pastor and the night meetings are held in the Academy l of Music.
 The Immortal Dewey
 Dr. J. L. M. Curry is one of the distin- l guished men in the convention. He was at one time minister to Spain. In an ad- dress before the convention he referred to the Immortal Dewey"
 Dr. Curry emphasized the individuality of | the Baptist churches and membership 1 opposed to national or state church organ | ization. In warming up to the point in ! his discussion of Baptist Principles" he started to say Democratic Principles" Ca l slip of the tongue). He caught himself | on the syllable Demand remarked, "Ex- | cuse 1t, but it is very much the same thing l to me" In closing he said he would take l the liberty of referring to the queen Of Spain. He paid her a splendid tribute said she is lady of culture, courage and l patriotism as she understands it, and is Roman Catholic, but, said he, she entered the palace at Madrid when it was reeking with infamy, and she leaves 1t as pure as l any home can be. While he wished Amer lea quick, immediate and glorious success, he said every woman in this country should admire this good woman in Spain, who has | wrought such a great work in the reign l ing house of her country.
 | The American Baptist Historical society, 1 the American Baptist Educational society l and the meeting of the trustees of the | Southern Baptist Theological seminary are l important assemblages that are being held | in connection with the convention. The case of Dr. Whitsitt continues to be dis | cussed. It involves the alleged hetrodox writings of Dr. Whitsitt.
 1 At last years meeting of the convention ] the trustees made a report in this case, and when it was read before the conven- tion there were then great expressions of | sympathy and belief in Dr. Whitsitt made l towards him. The matter was believed to have been set at rest then and there, but it has been discussed for some time lately, l and it is confidently believed that no mat 1 ter what the trustees may do at this time | somebody will bring it up during this ses- l sion of the convention, and nobody can i foresee what the end of it will be, for many
 Baptists are regretting its possible intro- l duction.
 1 Woman's Work
 1 The Woman's Missionary union, auxiliary l to the convention, is holding large and l interesting assemblages in the First Baptist church, corner Granby and Free Mason 1 streets. Among the prominent women in attendance are the president, Miss B. s. | Heck, of North Carolina, Miss Annie w. Armstrong, of Baltimore, the corresponding l secretary. Mrs. Tucker, of North Caro-
 lima, Mrs. Osborne, of Kentucky, Mrs. Dill, i Dill of Virginia, Mrs. Easterlin of Ceorgia
 Ahi Iodihei, Ol tlrSlna MrS. Eagle, or Arkansas, Mrs. Pursur, of Louisiana Mrs. ] Grey and Mrs. Hamilton, of Alabama. The Baptist ladies of Norfolk have rendered l a reception to the visiting ladies in the par lors of the Atlantic hotel.
 The Atlantic hotel is a popular rendez- 1 vouz for the visitors. Its parlors and it's 1 beautiful lobby are thronged tonight with a varied crowd. A little band of sailors
 are conspicuous beneath the brilliant Iialts
 They have just reached Norfolk where
 they are enlisted on the United States aGx-
 ilarye cruiser, Yosemite, manned bv sf-
 men. They are members of the Michigan
 State Naval brigade. The youngest and handsomest of this group is living Up to
 his picturesque appearance by registering Alfred J. DuCharmc.
 The Social Side
 | ' The most brilliant reception of a series of 7charming affairs that have been given in
 honor of the visiting ladies in Norfolk was
 held in the parlors of the Atlantic hotel. si The decorations were in white and green l The mantles were banked with lilies and
 spreading palms filled all available space.
 At the first landing of the marble stair I way was stationed the naval post band.
 In their regimental coats they presented a
 picturesque sight. For several hours the | wide corridors and drawing rooms were
 thronged with beautiful and cultured wo-
 men from all parts of the southland More
 than one thousand women passed through JIG nan uid"iHS iooih. III tHe recelViHy
 line the most conspciuous figure was Mrs.
 M. B. Whorton. of Norfolk, who Is so well
 remembered by Alabamians. She was
 beautifully attired in black and green
 gown Her jewels were diamonds and
 pearls. She was one of the handsomest
 women in an asesmblage that was remark
 able for it's great number of beautiful wo-
 men. Among the Norfolk ladies who stood
 in the receiving line were Mrs Dr. Hall, Mrs. J. D. Hall, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Robert
 Lamb Mrs. Bradford. Mrs. Grubb. Mrs. Barlaw. Mss Lamb. Miss Anderson, Miss
 Heck, of North Carolina; Miss Annie Arm-
 strong, Mrs. Lowndes, of Baltimore. Mlss