The age-herald., 1901-03-15
PRESBYTERIANS TO
 MEET MARCH 26-27
Important Convention to be
 Held in Montgomery
THE CALL HAS BEEN ISSUED
Members of synods of Alabama and Florida to Consider Question of Establishing High Institu-
 tion of Learning.

A convention of the Presbyterians of the synods of Alabama and Florida has been called to meet in the Central Pres byterian Church in the city of Montgom- cry on March 26-27 to consider the ques- tion of establishing a high institution of learning, which Is of general interest to the people of both States.
 The programme for the convention, which was sent out with the call, con tains the names of number of local leaders, including pr. A. B. Curry, pas tor of the First Presbyterian Church; Capt James E. Webb. Dr. J. G. Snede- cor and John H. Miller.
 The call and programme for the meet ing follows:
 To the Presbyterians of Alabama and
 Florida:
 Dear Brothers-The committee appoint ed by the synods of Alabama and Florida to take under joint advisemeHt the mat ter of establishing within our bounds a higher institution of learning hereby call. through their chairmen, an educational convention to be held in the Central Pres byterian Church, Montgomery, Ala, on March 26-27, 1901.
 The purpose of the convention Is to
 
 question, to secure a general expression of sentiment concerning it and to confer together as to the wisest steps to be talk en with regard to 1t. We cordially invite the attendance of all ministers, elders, deacons and other Presbyterians of the two synods who may be interested in the movement.
 Entertainment will be kindly furnished by the brethren of Montgomery. It Is ex fod hot rnt ha raj Is will be obtained. The first session will be held Tuesday, the 26th inst, at p. m, and a second and third session will be held Wednesday morning and afternoon. We present herewith the topics to be considered, with the speakers who have been asked to lead in the discussions. Yours faithfully,
 A. B. CURRY,
 w. E. McILWAIN, Chairmen of the synodical Committees.
 The Programme.
 ''The Importance of Suplementing the Secular Training Given in State Schools by That of Church Schools, Others Than the Sunday school", Hon. James w.. Lapsey, Rev. J. 1. Norris.
 "The Critical Importance of Develop ing Presbyterian Education Interests in Alabama and Florida During the Opening Decade of the New Century,, Rev D. A. Planck, D. D.; William Fisher
 'The Need and Advantage of a Presby. terian College and Affiliated Schools for the Synods of Alabama and Florida Rev. F. P. Davis, D. D.; c. w. Hooper.
 "The Feasibility of Establishing Such College and Schools for These Two Synods" = Rev. William E. McIlwaini Hon. John H. Miller
 "The Nature and Extent of Denomina- tional Control'-Rev. F. H. Gaines, D. D.; RevLT. P. Hay; Rev. J. L. R. Walker. "The Feasibility of Combining Excel lence and Inexpensivenes in our Present Day College"-Rev. J. M. P Otis, D. D. Capt. James E. Webb.
 ''The Advantages and Disadvantages of Co-education of the Sexes"-Rev. D. Mo Queen; Rev. J. G. Snedecor.
 "The Curriculum for the College'-(a) "The Place of the Bible, the Symbols of Doctrine and Church History in the Cur riculum," Rev. F. P. Ramsay; Prof. J. L. Dodson. (b) 'The Advantage of Adding Industrial Features by Which the Ex- penses of Students May Be Reduced to a Minimum" Rev N. L. Anderson; Rev. D. c. Lilly.