The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-26
NEWS OF SELMA
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau. N Selma, April 24
 The delegates to the thirteenth annual State convention of the Christian En- deavor Society continued the transaction of business today. An excellent program was carried out and the services were im- pressive and interesting
 The days leading incidents were the arrival of Rev. Francis E. Clark. D. D., of Boston. the founder of the society. and the election of officers.
 Dr. Clark. because of a delay of trains did not arrive in the city until Il o'clock this morning and the whole convention adjourned to the station where he was given splendid ovation. Today's services were commenced with aucted by Rev. U. D. Mooney S of Birm- ingham. A large number of delegates was present. tt. V.
 Immediately afterwards the Endeavor- . CTS and their friends had twenty minutes or greetings and this informal reception was one of the most delightful events of the session. It was followed by an open parliament for the suggestion of new ideas for service.
 Rev. U. D. Mooney of Birmingham de- nvered an able address on An Attainable Model" Rev. A. A. Little, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Selma, vas the next speaker. His subject, "A Review, Preview and a New View" was an admirable one and was treated eloquently.
 After a short song service "Our Stew ardship was discussed. .rs. e-
 Miss Newman of Birmingham led dis cussion of the subject with an interest Ing talk on s'What Proportion of Our Mdney Ought we to give to God?" Miss Newman was followed by a number of speakers who made short addresses. praise service led by R. c. Booth of Birmingham opened the afternoon session.
 Dr. Clark spoke on How we may Obey the command, feed thy lambs" His address was eloquent and extremely in- teresting and was the most important speech of the day.
 Three minute talks from junior superin- tendants were next on the program and kfter them came the business of the con- yention
 President Braxton called the business xneting to order. The following officers were selected to serve this year: HI. Galt Braxton, Birmingham. Presi- Vent; s. J. Cassels. Montgomery, vice. president; Miss Maude Newton, Birm- tngham, secretary; S. P. Bisell, Birm- 5tngham. treasurer: Mrs. E. E. Apper- son, Selma. junior superintendent.
 Opelika was chosen as the next meet ing place and next years convention will be held there beginning good Friday and continuing through Easter Sunday. A resolution of regret was passed upon the death of the E. E. Ebberman, the late secretary.
 After the business meeting the delegates rode. through the city on the electric ears ana in spite of a heavy downpour of rain seemed to enjoy the excursion.
 The services at tonight's session con- sisted of a song service led by D. P. Hale Wilson of Pensacola, an able ad- dress by Dr, Clark who reviewed the his- tory and aims of the society
 The following is tomorrow's program:
 Morning. 6:3o-Quiet hour. conducted by H. Francis E. Clark, Boston.
 :30-Sunday school in all the churches. H-Church services at all the churches. . Afternoon. 3:oe-Praise service, W. T. Swain, Selma.
 ,S15-How the young people can be of &ervice to the pastor. E.. E. Hendrick,
 esident Tennessee Christian Endeavor " ion.
 S:4S-A vision of Christ. c. H. Moorman, Birmingham.
 Nigth, 7:Oo-Model Christian Endeavor meeting, led by J. w. Sibley, Chatta- nooga.
 S:o0-Address, Rev. Francis E. Clark. Boston. Mass.
 s'0o-Consecration and Mispah.