The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-11
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LeaveIl Is Able Speaker.

One of the ablest speakers on the pro- gramme was Prof. l.. P. Leavel of Nashville, q field secretary. He took Up the discussion where MT. Green left off. with the young men out of the school or, as he called it. their places vacuum.
 On the figures that out of every 100 church members are enlisted in active work he based the argument that the foundations should be carefully laid. What need?" he asked, and then an- swered with great vision of the possi- bities, first of planting a school on what can be learned from other schools
 The ideal school, in his opinion. would be organized, each class the center of ac- vldual In this connection he preached a. it's social obligations and every indi- vldual. In this connection he preached a little sermon with twp premises. First, this world is wrong side up. Second, 1t ought to be turned right side up, and third, we are the chaps to do it.
 One of the ways in which the end can be accomplished he believed to be in building wall of fathers and mothers around the young people. 1t is necessary to have an adult department first of all. and as an illustration he told of Dr. Greens great department in the Baptist church at Washington, where thousands or fathers ana mothers stuuS Nlln their boys and girls.
 Another great need that he mentioned was voices, such as John the Baptist, to speak; young mep to take up the bur- den of the message and carry 1t to their fellows.
 The address was full of eloquent illus trations and lead MT. Pearce, who took the floor next. to exclaim, Would that 1t would cloud up and rain l.. P. Leavells forty days and forty niEhtsi'
 MT. Pearce discussed the Adult Depart ment." He brought word of cheer from Chicago, where there are more men than women in Sunday schools, 14O0 classes, and 10000 members. His whole talk was devoted to organization. and strong. man ly religion, without any spoon feeding. He did not believe the best way to reach mans heart to be by bIs stomach.
 Not until we resolve to take Alabama for od. and all of us go out earnestly to win men. will we do our part in bringing the kingdom of Christi he said in clos ing. and the meeting was ended by sing ing 'rrow Out the Life Line.''
 At First Presbyterian.
 The First Presbyterian church was crowded yesterday afternoon when the Elementary conference was held under the leadership of Miss Minnie Kennedy. The Rev. Wallace Wear led the deyo- tiopal services, after which Miss Kennedy talked upon "Child Study" followed by the report of the county secretaries, Miss Alice Camp, Miss AlcN Hale. Mrs. Frances Tappey Mrs. John Borders, Miss Amanda McDarmd. Mrs. B. M. Ohme Mrs. George Robinson, Mrs. Minnie Allen. Miss Johnnie McGowan. Miss Edith Rice, Miss Mary C. Gibson, Mrs. J. s. Burnett, Mrs. Ida Sansbury. Miss Mamie An drews Mrs. Strother. Mrs l.. H. Bowles.
 These reports showed the work all over the state to be growing and improving under the guiding hand of Miss Kennedy and her score of efficient helpers. The re- mainder Of the programme was carried ost as follows:
 3:25, Section work, Sunday school ses- sions. l. Beginners, Mrs. w. D. Smith. Birmingham. superintendent. II. Primary. Miss Williams, Birmingham, superntend- ent. III. Junior. Mrs. j. c. Moore, Au- burn, superintendent Junior teachers, Mrs. J. B. Graham, Talladega; Mrs. A. l.. billiard. Auburn: Miss Edith Rice, Selma: Mrs. J. c. Moore, Auburn.
 4:25. Impressing the child with spiritual truth, Miss Lee McCrae. Birmingham.
 450. Discussion.