The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-07-23

Of the year on the basis of $15,ooo. The receipts for state missions lacked only s3sS s3 of that amount This Is the largest amount ever given in the history of the state. The total amount for all mis- sions is $44,35S
 A small deficit is reported. After the books were closed enough was received to make that good. We owe note in bank for $500 and are behind some with some of the missionaries. Before the campaign of the associations closes this will be paid.
 Birmingham District.
 The conditions of the Birmingham dis trict, we are glad to say, are greatly im- proved We give in part the report of Missionary s. o. Y. Bay, covering period of two years.
 We have employed thrty-cight men and supplied thirty-three stations and churches. We have constituted seven churches, baptized 375, received by letter 900, seven buildings erected at a cost for lots material and labor about S13,S50. The work was almost wholly done by those in the employ of the board, some of them ministerial students from Howard col lege."
 In a little while we fondly hope the churches in Birmingham and vicinity will be furnishing large revenue to the board,
 
 parts of the state We badly need and will soon have we are sure, churches which will give 5000 or more for state missions alone. The Birmingham district ought to furnish several of them.
 lnreased Contribution. It will be observed that the figures fixed upon for Alabama for another year are considerably in advance of anything we have ever attempted. State missions. $2O0O0; home missions, s20000; foreign mis- sions. s27.O00.
 besides 5000 each for the aged and in- firm ministers and bible and colportage or $69,O00 for this board.
 Evangelism. We said last year: we believe that pastor-evangelists can do the most eff cient and lasting work; but there is need i In Alabama of several men who can de- vote their whole time to holding meet ings"
 We are glad to see more pastors turn ing their attention to this kind of work Wherever the tent meetings have been wisely managed in the manufacturing and mining towns great results have fol- lowed. We are yet of the opinion that We must have one or more men to enga ge | exclusively in this work.
 Bapists Among Negroes. | Our work among the colored people is encouraging. After reading and listen l ing to all the discussions of the last twelve months, we are confirmed in the l opinion expressed year ago: That the l plan we have fallen on in Alabama of | assisting the colored people is the best. | If the negroes of the south are saved their preachers must be the instruments which God will use. Money put in their instruction and training. by consecrated men of ability. experience and unques- toned plety. will accomplish more for this dependent race than in. any other way Brother w. H. McAlpine, brother who has the love and respect of all who know him, has charge of theological training in the Selma University. He makes the following report:
 We have had fifty in the theological department this year. Two graduated at the last commencement"
 Our Mission Schools. There will be written reports from the trustees of our schools at Scottsboro and Healing Springs. The convention at it's last session, passed the following: We heartily commend the policy of the board in accepting and supporting our mission schools We believe they may be made mighty Christianizing, as well as ele- vating and refining agency. We suggest that the board. according to the means at hand, establish additional schools wher- ever it may be deemed wise" There is valuable property at Eldrige, Walker county which will be offered to the convention. If sufficient land is given. the property put in first-class condition and the school endorsed by the several associations surrounding it, the conven- ton would do well to appoint board Of trustees to take charge of the property and operate a school
 Well located school property, acquired