The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-09-08
MET AT DEATSVlLLE
MONTGOMERY BAPTIST AssoS
 TION CONVENTION.
Monteomery Delegates Named as om- cers and Interesting Reports Are Read - Rockefeller's Gift
 in Howard College.

| De.tsviIIe. Sept 7.-(Special. )-The
 uontpomerv Baptist Association con 1 vened on Wednesday morning at lV a. m. with the Deatsville Baptist Church The reading of letters and enrolment of delegates showed a large attendance and almost full representation or the churches of the association.
 | The election of officers resulted in G. l q Miles as moderator, W. R. Sawyer clerk. and George W. Ellis Treasurer l all of Montgomery. The moderator an- nounced committees on finance, nomi- nations and devotional exercises, after which Rev. E. E. George of Prattville preached the introductory sermon from Luke xvii-21, '"The Kingdom of God" He sroke eioauently and earnestly and left a strong impression for good. The re- port on aged and infirm ministers was read by C. A. Stakely and discussed by J. A. Jenkins and others.
 After the reading of the report on New and weak churches" and general discussion, participated in by R. H. Hudson, J. W. O'Hara, C. A. Stakely and others the standing committee for this topic was discontinued.
 The reports of denominational litera- ture and woman's work were presented and discussed by many present.
 The night session was given over to the discussion of temperance and young peoples work. The report on temper ance was presented by Eugene Ballard and that of young peoples work by H. J. Willingham. The discussion was participated In by many and was warm spirited and helpful
 Thursdays session was even better than the day previous. The subject of the orphanage was first on the pro- gram. W. B. Davidson read a carefully prepared report. After discussion the audience gave approval to the report by a free will offering to it's support The subject of missions was introduced and reports on State missions read by H. R. Schramm. home missions by N. B. Williams and foreign missions by J. W. o'Hara These reports were spoken to by J. W. o'Hara and N. B. Williams. In the absence of Dr. O. F. Gregory the missionary sermon was preached D, yc. A; stakely from Mat thew xxvfli-2o. The sermon. was re- ment, rich in spiritual power and strik- ing in appropriate illustration.
 The treasurer's report showed $37,- S52.69 total for all purposes raised dur ing the year, an increase of $25,063.44. Of this amount much was given for missions and denominational support.
 The committee on nominations re- ported West End as next place of meet ing, Rev. W. J. D. Upshaw to preach the Introductory sermon. Rev. E. E.. George to preach the missionary ser mon and Dr. 0. F. Gregory as delegate to the Southern Baptist Convention.
 The following standing committees were appointed by the moderator:
 Executive Committee-G. W. Ellis, ". B. Davidson. s. B. sightler. R. H. Hudson, E. E. Greshem and Frank AL len.
 B. Y. P. U.-A. Eugene Ballard. w. R. Sawyer, E. A. Howe, W. L. Davis.
 Indigent. Ministers-George w. Ellis. W. B. Holmes. Cabot Lull.
 State Missions-E. M. Stewart, R. H. Hudson, c. A. Gum.
 Home Missions-E. E. George, H. J. wl1lingham, John Gray.
 Foreign Missions-J. A. Jenkins Frank Allen. E. ]. Harris,