The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-05
4 NEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NAMED Second Days Session Baptist Young Peoples Union HOWARD COLLEGE FUNDS Strong Pledges Are Made to This h. titution-Presldent Authorized
 to Use Money as He
 Wishes.
HOWARD COLLEGE FUNDS

Montgomery April 4.-(Special l-To- days session of the state Baptist Young Peoples Union was called to order at the First Baptist church by the presi- dent After singing How Firm a Founda- tion,e the Rev. J. w. Vesey offered prayer.
 The president made a statement as to the organization on the day previous that the convention had elected one vice pres ident more than the constitution required The vice presidents declared to be legal ly qualified for service were D. F. Bird Montgomery, and MT Duke of Gadsden
 Paul F. Dix offered an amendment to the constitution that the basis of repre- sentation be from any local union the pastor and president and five members to every twenty-five, and one for each additional five or fraction also that churches having no union be entitled to pastor, president and three members.
 After much discussion the amendment was carried
 New Executive Committee.
 The convention went into the election of members of the executive committee. The president announced the following names who were elected: J. w. O'l1ara Montgomery; J. w. Vesey, Birmingham; J. D. Ray, Birmingham; c. Herbert Bessemer; W. H. Parker, Jr. Collinsvllle; K. F. Valentine, Clayton; A. J. Single ton, Oxford.
 The report of the executive committee was read and upon motion each item was read and acted upon as follows
 The first recommendation for a field secretary was passed by consent until the special hour for its discussion.
 The second was the matter of the r1a to ard ao1lpp0 and that be taken to liauidate the amount. Mir Brooks, Birmingham, said that the amount should be paid and paid at once.
 Pledges Made.
 The following pledges were made: Pratt City. $10; Clayton Street, Montgomery, S5; First Church, Montgomery, $l0, Gads- den, s5; Birmingham, S10; Avondale, $lO; Elba. $l0; East Lake, BIO; SiXty-sixth Street, $10; Oxford $15; Auburn, $5; Clay ton. $5; Birmingham, Hunter Street, $5; Woodlawn, $l0; Birmingham. Eleventh Street, So; Troy. $5; Birmingham North Highlands, s5 East Birmingham. S1O; Mid way, s10; Wylam, $1O; Collinsville, $5; Brewton, $10; Mrs A. J. Brooks, $5; Paul Dix, So.
 The president of the Howard college was authorized to use the money as he wished.
 The amount of a former pledge lacked s 75 of being paid but upon the assur- ance of the members of the union that the $2OC raised would be paid promptly he agreed to release the union from further financial obligation.
 To Organize Work.
 The president of the convention was authorized to pay the expenses of any one to go to any point in the state for the purpose of organizing and helping unions. It was not thought advisable to ..,,f E.,f1 but to handle the work by less expen- sve ways.
 The Rev. H. T. Crumpton, field secre- tary of the Anti-Saloon league, presented the work of the league MT Crumpton did not pledge the convention in any way, but sought to lay the matter on the hearts and consciences of the people.
 The question of the next place of meet ing was raised, and the names of Troy, Parker Memorial, Anniston and Clayton were placed before the convention
 Clayton withdrew in favor of Troy.
 The Rev H. G. Moseley invited the convention to meet with the encampment
 The matter was placed in the hands of the following committee. to report at the evening session: G. Herbert, Besse- mer; J. W. Vesey, Birmingham, and R. F. Valentine, Clayton.
 Alvin M. Douglass read a most excel lent paper on, "Qualifcatioas of a Soul Winner"
 Douglass Paper.
 Mr Douglass emphasized the fact that the soul winner must come in touch with God through the Holy Spirit He should be much in prayer. He should know the Bible as we read it to show the sinner his sin, and that is the only way. He must use tact in his effort Show him Gods plan of salvation and that he can be saved on that plan. We do well to study Christ's method.
 MT. Douglass stood and quietly pre- scented his topic. Mir. Douglass is one of Birminghams prominent young attor- neys, and is rapidly rising to place of influence.
 At the suggestion of G. Herbert of Bes- semer, the hour of 3:15 was set aside for q on work.
 Before Dr. A P. Montague began 10 speak on "The Layman as a Soul Win ner," the audience sang, Come Thou Fount."
 pr. Montague.
 pr. Montague said the qualities of the highest order were necessary to soul win ming. Some of the essentials in soul win conversion and faith-are taken for granted. The first then, subjective right living before God; the second, right living before men-objectice living.
 1t means abstinence from social evils ana DnncLudl dlitHudlct pu tllt tHuItl services. It means liberal giving. It means gifts to missions. orphans homes and Christian education. The third was purity. In speaking upon purity. Dr. Montague paid a high tribute to the strong, noble and consecrated young men and women of the state who had fought and won.
 The laet essential he made mention of was earnestness. Enthusiastic earnest ness brings success in all things. It builds a nation. The enthusiastic man gets more out of life than the fish blooded man. He infuses warmth into so- ciety everywhere. Moody, Luther Whit field were cited as examples. lntermit tent earnestness will not do. Great causes demand great sacrifices. The last thought pr. Montague gave was there is supreme comfort in the fact that all souls may be engaged in this work.
 Dr. Montague was living monument to his thought. His own great earnest ness and magnetic personality carried his audience along with him as he spoke and delighted all his hearers At the close of this magnificent address a quartette from the First Baptist church rendered "Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown?'