The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-07-23
ALABAMA BAPTISTS
 ARE IN CONVENTION
MEETING IN TROY GETS DOWN TO BUSINESS, AND THE HON. H. s. D. MALLORY OF SELMA IS MADE PRESIDENT.

Troy. July 22-(Special)-Th eighty second session of the Alabama Baptist state convention convened at o'clock this morning.
 The Hon. T. 8. D. Mallory of Selma was elected president, R. l.. Pettus of Huntsville and c. L. Conner of Eufaula, vice presidents; W. A. Davis of Annis- ton, secretary.
 One hundred and hfty-six were enrolled as delegates and many were to follow. The spirit of the convention is fine. Many visitors are present.
 Encouraging reports from the state mission board An eloquent and power ful sermon was preached by Dr. A. c. stlely of Montgomery.
 The Rev. J. F. Edens of Girard ad- dressed the assembly on the subject of Strong and Weak Points of Baptist Church Policy" He said In substance: The Jews adhered closely to the Old Testament. The New Testament gives the ideal church. and Baptists have churches modelled after them. The 18th of Matthew gives the code of discipline and the 9th of Acts gives the spirits
 
 perfection in Baptist churches. They have never claimed. Some strong points of Baptist church are: 1. The headship of Jesus Christ. 2. The suffciency of the scriptures as our eply rule of faith and practice. g. The government of our churches being part in the body instead of the individual and ministered by the body. That the body Is executive and not legislative 4 Equality and freedom f,f !, rrt,ftx nf fal1 ship in doctrines of grace. ordinances and worship. 6. The Independent self-gov- ernment of the churches. z. Insstence upon a converted membership. 8. Insist ence on belief in baptism. 9. The practice of restricted communion. 10. The ability that Christ has given to us to have permanent pastors. Il. The main- tenance of Cody discipline. The oppo- site of this strong point Is a weak one. F. The ability to carry out Gods flnan- cial plan. The departure from these points becomes weak points with Bap- lists.
 After singing q Am Thine, Lord the subject was thrown open for general discussion and was spoken to by w. B. Crumpton. b. D.. Montgomery; Rev. A. B. Campbell Troy; Rev. c. W. OHara, Columbiana: z. T. Roby, D. D.. Opelika; T. NJ Galloway D, D.. Talladega Rev. A E. Dickinson, Rev. J. r. Savell, J. V. Dickinson. Jasper; J. F. Gable Columbi- ana; A J. Preston Prattville; A. G. Mosley, Evergreen.
 The convention then sang More Love to Thee, O Christ.
 Further discussion by o. r. Gregory of Montgomery. Dr. Gregory mentioned especially as a weakness the lowering of the standard of church membership.
 Rev J. r. Edens closed the discussion by emphasizing the need of placing more responsibility on church members The report of the trustees of Howard college was given by Rev. A. c. David son, D. D.. of Birmingham. Dr. David son reported 142 students at Harvard col- lege last year. The report stated How ard has just closed her most prosperous year. Dr. Montague has not only man. aged the affairs of Howard well but has succeeded In raising in and around Bir- mngham nearly enough money to erect new domitory which will be known ls Renfroe hall This building will cost about $14000.
 The report of the sxty-fifth year of the Judson was made by Dr. R. J. Patrick. The report stated that May 2Sth closed the most prosperous year of the Judson. The report showed a total enrolment last year of 256 students. The report showed that there were about sl0000 spent in im- provement. At the last report of trus- tees they introduced teachers normal course. It is expected by next year that there will be rooms prepared to accom- modate sixty more students. The report of Scottsboro institute was made by Dr. J. Y. Quisenburry Prof s. c. Groveland will succeed Prof. Dawson, who was elected to the faculty of Harvard college. Total enrolment last year 125. The report on Orphans home was made by C. R, Farnahm The report showed i that the home had passed it's experiment tai stage and con now do it's best work. There are now in the home at Evergreen tnirty-eigbt boys and forty-seven girls. The work in the home last year was good
 The report on Bible and Colportage was made by Dr. Glastonbury. New Decatur.
 The report on foreign missions will be given by Rev. H. H. Hhell at 500 D. m. .
 Home missions by Rev. J. F. Gobler.
 Discussion will be followed by R. J. Whiingnam and F c. Mcconnell