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


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 mfttee, and Brother NJ. NJ. Sweatt state treasurer for past faithful service we desire also to assure them of our earn est cooperation In the future and to each retiring officer we extend the hand of Christian fellowship and pray for their continued usefulness.
 12. To our efficient and faithful secre- tary, Brother Joseph Carthel, and Miss Minnie Kennedy, field secretary we desire to renew not only his services for the coming year but to thank them for their labors in the past that have done so much toward the upbuilding of our asso- citation, and we pray that their usefulness may increase from day to day, from month to month and from year to year. until he shall have joined the glorious convention above.
 13. Now to each speaker, to each help CT and to every one who have so nobly assisted in the conduct of our meetings, we hereby extend our thanks and prayers. Respectfully submitted, your commit tee--R. O. Blakey, chairman; l. R. Me- Minn, D. M. Banks, -. Bynum, c. O. Martindale, A. Horn S. Palmer, w. L. Lancaster. I. NJ. Valentine.
 One of the most beautiful parts of the service was when President Lewis in- formed the convention that Miss Minnie Kennedy, the faithful field worker, is to make a voyage to Italy shortly, where she will attend the worlds convention Everyone stood to his feet while MT Sweatt prayed the God of the waves the winds and of souls to protect her while away from Alabama, send her sunshine without and within, and bring her back safely.
 The last two speakers were Retiring Recording Secretary Cater and Judge Carthel They both thanked the conven- tion for the honors that had been shown them. Judge carthel said this had been the greatest convention ever held in the south, that Alabama stands first in the list of southern states, and he hoped to see the day when she would stand first in the union.
 "Blest Be the Tie That Binds again swelled through the corridors, and Mir Russell of Athens closed with prayer. He ended with the application, God be with us till we meet again"
 Election of Officers.
 The county of Jefferson, in the person of her able president R. r. Lewis, will lead the Alabama State Sunday School association during the coming year. MT. Lewis was awarded the honor yesterday morning by the unanimous vote of the committee on nominations and by the vote of the whole convention.
 Other than the election of Sidney Her bert Elan to succeed R, A. Cater as re- cording secretary, the old officers were returned to their positions. Judge Joseph Carthel general secretary, and Miss Min nie Kennedy, field worker, who have served the association so faithfully, were enthusiastically reelected. G. G. Miles of Montgomery was returned to the chair manship of the executive committee. Here is the report as adopted
 List of Officers.
 R. r. Lewis. president
 Joseph Carthel general secretary.
 Miss Minnie Kennedy, field worker.
 l.. H. Blan, recording secretary.
 Leon c. Palmer, assistant secretary.
 M M Sweatt, treasurer
 Division presidents, J. NJ. Pearson, first division; R. F.. Pettus second division; c. l.. Peck, third division; M. R. Dortch, fourth; R. l.. Cater, fifth; l.. M. Steven son, sixth; Henry l.. Melln. seventh Prof. l.. P. Giddens, eighth; M. M. Pear son. ninth; Dr. B. NJ. Olive, tenth; J.. F. Duggar, eleventh division; J. c. Law renee, twelfth. B. Davie, thirteenth; M D. Dunn. fourteenth; c, S. Rabb ff- teenth; J. T. Fuller, sixteenth division; A. S. Preston, seventeenth.
 Superintendent home department, M F. Smith.
 Teacher training department, the Rev. c. o. N. Martindale.
 Executive committee, George c. Miles, chairman; Michael Cody, IT., John E. Fuller, John M. Dur, M. E. Holloway, A. Roemer, M. B. Davidson, s. B. Light Ter M. F. Thetford, w. D. billiard, T. H. Johnston, B. B. Conner, r. M. Dixon, J.