The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-11
BAPTIST CONVENTION
Ex-Gov. NoRTHEN UNANIMOUS
 LY CHOSEN PRESIDENT.
Sessions Being Held in First Presby- terian Church in New Orleans. Subscription for the Jackson
 vile Fire Sufferers.

New Orleans, May 10.-The First Presbyterian Church was crowded to tine doors today when ex-Governor w. J. Northen of Georgia, its President, opened the forty-sixth annual conven- ton of the Southern Baptist Associa- ton. The delegates were very largely made up of men, the womens union convening sn the Young Mems Chris tian Association hali.
 The convention opened with the hymn, Nearer, My God, to Thee,' in which the entire audience joined.
 Dr. B. D. Gray of Birmingham, ALA, delivered the invocation and Hon. Joshua Lowering of Baltimore offered prayer. Dr. Hatcher inaugurated a short experience meeting, and then Sec retary Lansing Burrows read the list of LAO delegates, among whom were Governor W. w. Heard of Louisiana and Governor A. H. Longino of Missis- sippi. both of whom were present.
 The convention elected the following officers by exclamation:
 President-Ex-Govern w. J. North en. Nashville and O. F. Gregory of Balti- more.
 Presidents-Governor W. W. Heard of Louisiana, Governor A. H. Longino of Mississippi, ex-Governor J. P. Eagle of Arkansas and Rev. T. T. Eaton of Louisville.
 As a result of the appeal of Rev. W. A. Hobson of the First Baptist Church at Jacksonville, the convention subscribed $2 ,995 for the fire sufferers in that city and $412 for the pastor, who escaped with only the clothes he wore.
 Dr. B. M Palmer, the distinguished Presbyterian. in whose church the Convention was held, made a stirring address of welcome.
 The main work of the day was hear ing reports of committees and boards. The Sunday School Board reported having raised $7s,3s0 for the work du- ring the year. The Home Mission Board reported S11 missionaries, 2.6e0 churches and stations, 13,S00 additions, lee churches built, 511 Sunday Schools, established and 91.075 received during the year, all the States except two showing increased contributions. The Board also discussed the negro ques- tion and Cuban evangelization, and asked for $200,00O for the work this year.
 The Foreign Mission Board reported having collected $156,0S3, an increase of $16, ,000 over last year.
 The committee on cooperative plans elaborated a scheme of closer union between the various bodies of the church and more systematic and thor ough work in all directions, with directing committee of delegates from each board. Dr. Willard, of Baltimore. offered $4.00O year from the pastors of Baltimore for cooperative work, provided the Convention would appro- ri fe, 0nA onnIq1lV
 At night Dr. F.. Y. Mullins. Presi- dent of the Southern Baptist Theolog- ical Seminary at Louisville, preached the Convention sermon, showing the need for the combination of the kingly and the priestly spirit to achieve the greatest success in Christ.
 The Women's Missionary Union held a separate convention at the Y. M. C.. A. hall. Mrs. Takely presiding and her address and the report of Miss Arm strong. Corresponding Secretary. con- stituting the main business. It's con- tributions for the year amounted to $47, ,437. for home missions, and $9,O23 for the Sunday School Board.