The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
THE BAPTISTS AT TROY
GOOD ATTENDANCE ON THE
 STATE CONVENTION.
The Woman's Missionary Union Was Most Interesting Session-Dr. Stakley Breaches the Con- vention Sermon.

Troy, July 22.-(Special. Jon each in- coming train of last night and today. ministers, delegates and visitors continued to arrive in the city to attend the Baptist State convention. Among the distin- guished visitors are Rev. E. P. West or Dallas, Texas, representing The Baptist Standard; Rev. F. E.. Cleaton of Ken lucky, representing The Baptist Argus; Rev. P. M Pack of Atlanta. repsenting The Christian Index and Rev. w. F. Harvey of Louisville. Ky. representing The Western Record; Rev. J. A. Lee, publisher of Lasting Hymns" and pr. Hatcher of Atlanta, representing the American Baptist Publications are also in attendance on the convention. The convention Is we'll attended. and Is one of the most distinguished Baptist assemblages that ever took place in the State; being attended by many Of the ablest divines of that denomination. The Woman's Baptist Missionary Union convened in the Presbyterian Church with devotional exercises led by Mrs. J. T. Nuckolls of Oswichee. Mrs. Josiah Jerni- gan of Troy delivered the welcome ad- dress, which was responded to by Mrs. N. A. Barnett of Birmingham
 The president, Mrs. l.. F. Stratton, de- liyered a very able address on the work and enlargement of the Missionary Union.
 The report of the secretary, Mrs. D. M. Malone was excellent, indicating the great work which had been accomplished by the Union. A
 The report of the treasurer, Mrs. c. w. Morrow, showed that about s25.oo0 had been raised during the past year. The report of the associational vice-president was good.
 The report of Mrs. c. A. Stakely on constitution and bylaws was adopted.
 Mrs. s. A. Smith of Prattvi,le was made chairman of the Committee on of Greenville, chairman of the committee on appointments.
 The meeting of the Union Is graced by many of the most elegant and prominent women of the State.
 At the night session of the pastors con- ference. Dr. Crumpton delivered a very able address on the subject of Church Life as did Dr. Gregory of Montgomery, on Church Finances" and Dr. Mitchell of Livingston. on Church Activities" The convention proper opened this morning with devotional exercises. Hon. H. s. D. Mallory of Selma, was made president. c. L. Conner of Eufaula, first vice president. R. K. Pettus of Huntsville, second vice president and William A. Davis of Anniston. secre- tary.
 Dr. Stakely of Montgomery preached the convention sernsbn to-day at 11.3O o'clock. taking as his text Matthew, End chapter, F verse. His sermon was a mas terly production, and impressed itself upon all who heard him.
 The convention opened this evening by devotional services conducted by Rev. J. J. Hagood of Clayton. The secretary's report showed that the terms of the following named members of the State Board of Missions expired at this term of the convention: W. B. Davidson. A. E. Burnes, J. B. Graham, Lum Luke, N. c. Underwood. J. G. Har- ris and w. J. E. Cox. The report also showed a considerable increase in the contribution for missionary purposes. the amount for all purposes being $37, S51.51 as follows: Amounts for state missions, $s13, ,S25.SS. For home missions H,142,06 For foreign missions, 112.T4.113 Adding $1. .O64.65 sent direct to the house board and $4,037.11 sent to the foreign board making a total of $3S,343.S SS. | The report recommended that the fig ures be put at $46.00O for another year. According to the report there was 10,- | 1O3 members added to the church last year by baptism.