The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-08-02
Annual Message.

IUICIITEEUT men. His address was full of practical thought along the line of missions 'Wc must pay attention to home mission as we'll as foreign mission" he said, 'ani 1t is a big mistake to think there is no need of home work In this country. Go into the rural districts and see the num- Der of men and women going to destruc- ton. and even into our cities and you will agree with me that there is need of work and plenty of 1t being done"
 Education Work.
 Professor Barnes devoted some time to the educational work of the negro Bap- lists. paying a high tribute to the Selma university which he declared under the leadership of that prince of negro educa- tors, Prof R. T. Pollard. was the pride gize therefor America is more determin- ed to raise my voice in the interest or education and I am less inclined to apoo- gize therefor America is more retermin- ed to educate it's citizens. and this will be done regardless of cost I believe that the future leaders of the negro race in this state are to be trained in our own Selma university, where the heart. hands and head alike are being trained to uo service in the right direction
 Following the address of the president, the wife of President R. T. Pollard or Selma university. was introduced. and de- l livered an address on the Social Sldo | of the B. Y P. L." She declared that man was a social being and sought companion ship. hence 1t was necessary for the b. | Y P T. to put itself on record as faVor- 1 Ing social life. .In order to grow, she 1 said i've must take exercise, and 1t is necessary for the negro to take religious l and social exercise. We must reach out | and develop our young people along prac- | tIca1 lines. It is out of the question Tor you to try to make young men and women 1 old, but you may extend an invitation to the old" The address was practical and full of good things.
 Mallory Speaker.
 1 Prof. R. D. Hudson at this point called 1 attention to two distinguished white vis- l Itors In the church. and desired that the | rules be suspended and they be intro | dueed This was granted him. He said | that it was a great pleasure to him 10 in- l troduce to the convention Hon. H. $. D. Mallory. chairman of the state democratic committee and former president of the | White Baptist convention He said that Mir Mallory was a friend to the negro, l and he considered him his personal friend. Colonel Mallory delivered a short ad- 1 dress He said that he appreciated the 1 introduction given him to the convention l by Professor Hudson He said he felt l nride In having Professor Hudson speak l of him. because he could return the same compliment He had found him a worthy young man. and declared that there was not a young negro In the state who de- served the confidence and respect more than Professor Hudson. And If my race and your race will continue to make such worthy men in this country. there Will be no need for a race question.
 "On my way here thls morning read ir the morning paper that your conven- l ton was against immortality, gambling and crime I then said that I would have | t1a ax.rffb cttRl a a | short time I want to be with this kind of people. The thing which will make place l for any people in this country Is char | acter for the young people The future or our country depends upon young men ana women white and black, with character I advise you to build up a strong Chris tian character for your young people.
 crumpton Spoke.
 The Rev Dr. w. B. Crumpton, secre- tary of the White Baptist convention of the state was introduced and he made an address He said that it was to him A source of pleasure to be in the con vention and said that he was interested in the work among the negroes T am | glad that you are taking hold of your | young people, for this Is the thing that will tell" he said, "and this Is the thing to do for the races sake for the causes l sake and for the sake of our country | The churches or today In InlS country white and black, will not have the | nreacber who will not take interest in the young people and any preacher who neglects the young people is digging his 1 own crave and will soon fall in it." He told of how the young white people were taking hold of the mission work and now many educated young wdmen and men l were giving their lives 10 the cause or
 Dr r Owens, dean of the theologi- cal denartment of Selma university, re- | snonded to the addresses in fitting man nor He said that both men were were trne friends to the negro race. The Rev. s [, Martin also made response.
 The Rev. S. T. Clanto, D. D" of the theological department of Selma unlVer- sitv addressed the convention, as also aid inc Rev T. ]. Jones' Alice A. Bowie, and William BeelSham, D. D. of Nashville l Tenn
 The Rev. c. M Hunter of Talladega, nreaehed the annual sermon to the con- yention He discuSsed The BOOK or l Rocks" The sermon was practical and full of good information and advice to the young negroes.
 The session this afternoon was spent m routine business and general discusslon' | Tonight the Rev. J. H. Gadson, the Rev. 2, W | Smiley and the Rev w c. Camp | hell will conduct the song and prayer service. The Rev. T. Simpson will read naner on temperance and the Rev. D.. l V. Jemlson, B. D., will preach the annual sermon. Election of officers will also take nlace and a collection will follow.