The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12

D. and A. Hlcn, M. llIlA, Ollhei CHahiOuA and Loveman, Joseph x Loeb.
 
 finished product? Briefly, these things are the requisites:
 First, it must turn out young men and young women who are Christians. When we bridge the broad gulf between the ages of 12 and 20 the problem will be answered. Any person who has stayed in the school twenty-five years is always a Christian.
 Tn the second place, they must be con- seerated to the service of God, who gives them the plan of salvation; and, last they must be trained for Gods work. pray to God that you may bend hand and mind and purpose to accomplish what God has willed shall be done in Ala bama."
 Treasurer Sweatt Speaks.
 Treasurer Sweatt then took the floor and thanked the convention for the honor they had bestowed upon him in electlng him for the fourth time, and especially for the liberal subscription that had been promised at this meeting. In closing he begged the prayers of the convention and help of God upon Secretary Carthe, Field Worker Miss Minnie Kennedy, Chairman Miles, President Lewis and last, just a word, for Leonard Sweat.
 The committee on resolutions then re- ported.
 Your committeee to whom was referred the memorial from the Shelby county del egation to the Sunday School association in reference to the running of freight trains on Sunday, beg leave to submit the following: The Alabama State Sunday School association stands for the sanctity of the Sabbath, and is firmly opposed to the violation and dissertation of this day In any form whatsoever, and favors such laws as may be necessary for the preser vation of this day set apart Signed, J. G. Frost, D. H. Johnston and J. E. Greene"
 J. B. Greene, chairman of the commit tee on the basis of representation, asked for further time. but reported that his committee would probably refer to the executive committee a report providing limit of 300 delegates to the convention to be prorated to the various counties according to their Sunday school member ship. The place for the next annual con vention will also be set by the committee at later date, but 1t will probably be Mobile
 The committee on the executive com mittee's report stated that the report had been thoroughly audited and found to be in good order, after which the chorus sang When the Battles Over We Shall Wear a Crown, In the New Jerusalem,' and was joined enthusiastically by the audience Between each of these reports the chorus rendered beautiful pieces, and was always loudly applauded.
 Committee on Resolutions.
 The committee on resolutions reported as follows:
 MT. President.
 Your committee on resolutions beg leave to make thp fo1lowinp report
 On account of the universal and perfect good fellowship that has permeated our convention and the sweet Christian cor diality shown to each and every member, and desiring to express our hearty ap- preciaton of same, be it
 Resolved, first, That being the largest convention ever held in the state of Ala bama, the entertainment of large q number of delegates was no small under taking, and notwithstanding the magni- tude of this feature of the gathering the same has been accomplished in the most elegant manner The good people of Bir- mingham having thrown wide their doors, and invited us In to enjoy sweet hospi- ta1ity that causes our hearts to go out to each and every one and our prayers for Gods blessings upon them, and the thanks of this entire convention is hereby expressed
 Second, That White Caps through Brothers $. D. Monroe, R. F. Lewis and J. s. Bridges, together with a noblbe band of faithful women, as well as the other members have made it possible and so very easy for us to enjoy every feature of the convention, and have labored sc unceasingly, both day and night, for our comfort. We say long live the white Cops" of Birmingham.
 Third, To add to our enjoyment and Christian up-building, we have been blessed with the presence of two of Gods faithful workers. Brother W. c. Pearce of Chicago and Brother l.. P. Leaoell of Oxford. Miss Their honest exhortations have been strengthening to every one that heard them. and the pray CTS of this convention. we'll as our sincere thanks, will follow them.
 Fourth, We desire especially to thank Prof. Steven Allsopp and the magnificent choir under him for furnishing us the sweet music so much enjoyed. Fifth We desire also to express to our retiring president, Brother Armstead Brown, our hearty appreciation of his faithful service as under his wise and exemplary leadership our association has prospered as never before. May the Giver of every good and perfect gift direct him into yet greater and more useful fields of labor, and we say Brother Brown you have our prayers.
 Sixth Our retiring secretary Brother R. l.. Cater, also richly deserves our sin cere thanks, and appreciation for his faithful service. Our prayers will be that God may bless Brother Cater.
 Seventh, We especially ask leave to call the conventions attention to the great help and assistance rendered us by the First Baptist church in opening their magnificent church plant for our meet ings, both day and night, and thank the