The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-24
BANNER STATE OF UNION
AIADANA LEADS IN SUNDAY
 SCHOOL WORK.
. pavis of Clayton Made President of the Association-Work of
 the Convention in Ses-
 sion in Troy.

 Of the State Sunday School Convention commenced last night at o'clock and was opened by devotional exercises in the nature of an experience meeting, con- ducted by pr. A. B. Campbell, pastor of the Baptist Church at this place. This service was of great interest, and there were many expressions of conservation ! to the cause of Christ
 ? The Convention was then organized. with w. T. Atkins of Selma presiding. N. T. Hubbard of Talladega was elected secretary, and l.. C. Palmer assistant secretary.
 D. D. Miles Chairman of the Executive Committee made the report of that com mittee, which was referred to commit tee consisting of N. J. Hubbard, G. +. Conner. w. W. Persons. F. G. Wright R. D. Pettus, J. l.. Dean, E. A. Wilson. T. B. Christian, R. l.. Cater and Rev. b. H. s. Chappell.
 The president announced as the Com- nittee on Nominations. Hon. J. s. Car roll Chairman; J. B. Green, W. B. Dii- 4 lard, T. l.. Yancey,, Perry Henderson, J. M. Piersons, A. T. Clark, M. Cody, Rev. IT. B. Pnley. J. T. Floyd. R. F. Lewis, 6. ". Milligan, F. M. Stillwell and A. ]. Stewart.
 Hon. G. L. COTueT ueINeFeu auutSSS of some length on the subject of "home co-operation." His address was char acferixed by great zeal and earnestness. and emphasized the necessity of home preparation by teaching and example to prepare the child for more mature reli- Gious training and Christian life.
 The Convention met this morning at g o'clock and was opened by devotional exercises conducted by J. M. Shofner of Talladega, after which the president de- Ilvered an eloquent address on the sub- feet of State work. In his address he showed that Alabama was the banner State of the Union in Sabbath school work, having outstripped Pennsylvania in this respect. In. very earnest and eloduent manner Mir. Atkins set forth the necessity for Cody consecrated work on the part of those laboring in the interest of Sabbath schools, and especial ly on the part of those who taught. He said that Sabbath schools were not only for children but grown up people as well.
 M. M Sweat of Montgomery was called on for his report on finances, and submit ted his book to the convention, saying that he would deliver his address later.
 Miss Minnie Allen of Anniston made her report on primary work. and delivered one of the most interesting addresses of the session. It is evident that Miss Allen Is one of the most active and efficient Sabbath school workers of the State. Her address was delivered with an earn estness which indicated enthusiastically that her heart is set upon the noble work she has espoused. In thought and in- sight to the best methods with which to prosecute her work, surely none can excel her.
 Reports were called for from district. county and city superintendents The reports of these Sunday school officials show much work and development in the Sabbath school interests if the State. Very few of them submitted written re- ports In some counties the number of Sabbath schools and scholars had doubled and tripled within g. remarka- bly short time, clearly indicating the great progress being made by the home department and primary methods in- augurated by the State and county con ventions As notable examples of this. are the counties of Lee and Talladega. In fact. in all the counties organized, where these methods are established. the most remarkable progress was shown to have been made.
 This evenings session was opened by devotional exercises conducted by Rev. IT. c. Sturgeon, pastor of the Presby- terian Church of this city, after which a very elouuent address was delivered by B. Davie of Clayton. on the subject of the Country Sunday School"
 Among the leading Sunday school work CTS attending the convention today, are Miss Minnie Allen of Anniston, Mrs. Hale of Birmingham. Miss Lucy Glenn of Flu faula Dr. Wilson. Mir. Christian of Birmingham and Bird Farmer of Dothan.
 Rev George o. Bachman of Nashville arrived in the city last night, and ad- dressed the convention this evening.
 The Committee on Nominations made their report at o'clock this evening, as follows:
 President B. Davie, Clayton.
 General Secretary, Joseph Carthel, Montgomery.
 Secretary. E. A. Wilson. Birmingham.
 Assistant Secretary, L. c. Palmer, Burnsville.
 Treasurer. NJ M Sweat. Montgomery.
 Superintendent Primary Department, Miss Minnie Allen. Anniston.
 Superintendent Normal Department, H. B. Pilley, Grenvile.
 Superintendent Home Department, Miss M. E. Smith, Opelika.
 Statistical Secretary, P. H. Nell. Au- burn.
 Executive Committee-George G. Miles, chairman; John W. Durr, Jr., w. H. Thomas. r. S. Ball, S. B. Sightler. John B. Fuller, William F. Hollaway. Adolph Romer, A. W. LeBron, w. w. Pearsons. Montgomery: W. D. billiard. Mathews; T. H. Johnston. J. w. Lee. R. F. Lewis. V. S. Thompson. Birmingham; J. B. rsreene, Opelika; A. A. Oden, Hartsell E. c. Anderson, J. H. Frye. Anniston; F. J. Russell. Athens: F. M. Stillwell. Selma
 District Presidents-First District. w. F. Trump. Tuscumbia; Second District, R. E. Pettus. Huntsville: Third District. J. F. Turney. Hartsel; Fourth District, w. R. Dortch, Gadsden; Fifth District. N J. Hubbard, Talladega: Sixth District Frank Leslie. Birmingham: Seventh Dis trict. J. T. McLemore. Lizzieville; Eighth District D. P. Christenberry. Greens boro: Ninth District. w. B. Davidson. Montgomery Tenth District. J. C. Max well, Alexander City; Eleventh District. J. l.. Dean. Opelika; Twelfth District, J. s. Carroll. Troy; Thirteenth District c. l.. Conner. Eufaula; Fourteenth Dis trict, W. D. Dunn. Grove Hill; Fifteenth District P. J. Hamilton, Mobile.
 The report of the committee was unani- mously adopted
 After the adoption of the report very eloquent and interesting address was de- livered by MT. Cody of Montgomery on decision day.