The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-08
AT TROY THE B. Y.P.U. BEGINS Many Delegates to the Convention. GOOD REPORTS RECEIVED Mi. Wingfield is Nominated Again
 For President. Prominent Churchmen Present to rake Part in the Interesting Ex-
 ercisesProgram as Ar
 ranged for Today. 
BY J. W. o,HARA.

Troy, April 7.--(Special )-The hosts of young people in Troy to attend the B. Y. P. U. convention present . gladstone sight
 The attendance is perhaps the largest in the history of the organization. All the officers are present and most of the membets of the Executive Com nittee.
 The first news that broke the sil- ence at the dawn of the morning was the praise of the splendid reception given to the delegates present.
 The credit of the splendid success of the entertainment was due to the efforts and genius of Mrs. Joel D. Murphree, Jr. There was no formal program, but from first to last there were no idle moments or lonesome looking people. Good will, handshak- ing, delicious refreshments and most hearty welcome was the continued or- der of the hour. The church was beautifully decorated and every sur rounding was the most pleasing.
 Convention is Opened.
 The convention was called to order at a:3o a. m., and in the absence of Eugene Ballard of Prattville. who was to conduct the devotional exercise, Dr. J. M. Frost of Nashville led the ser- vice.
 The convention joined in How Firm a Foundation" and "oh, How Happy in Jesus"
 The Scripture lesson was Matthew V. 1s-16 Emphasis was laid on being a light and conspicuous for Jesus.
 pr. George T. Webb of Chicago off, fered prayer.
 H. T. McRinnon of Troy delivered the welcome address. In a few we'll chosen words, he extended in the name U,1x IT and nannla of Troy a most hsarty welcome.
 Rev. F.. M. Stewart of Lafayette re- snonded to these words of welcome. He spoke as one with responsive heart, speaking for responsive hearts and in beautiful prayer invoked Gods bless ings upon the entertaining hosts
 Secretary Davidson read out names of churches that had sent letters and asked that all others fill out letters at once.
 The President appointed the follow trv committee on nomination of ofh- cers to report in the afternoon at 2:45: Rev. Austin Crouch, Woodlawn. chair man; C. E. Crossland. Montgomery, D C. Barkley. Elba. H. A. Singleton. oxford, and Guyllarn Herbert. Besse- mer.
 People's Union Trains in Bible Study" i" was discussed by Professor l.. P. Leav- l ell of Oxford. Miss.
 i The meeting wassthen made an open conference. Mir. Iseawell read the fol- lowing questions: - 1. How to gain variety; 3. How to get the tirf1id to take part; 3. How to train in public prayer; ( How to train in public testimony: 5. What hour is kbest for 1t: 6. Where to secure pro- grams; z. What are the duties of the leader? 8. Should the meeting be thrown open?" g. When should lead CTS be appointed: 10. What is the pas tors part.
 There was not time to take up each of these but the audience asked for help on a number of the questions and Mr. Leavell. in his usual pointed way explained how to accomplish the end desired. The convention sermon was preached by Rev W. Nj. Anderson. Dothan, from | the text John xii. 24. "Verily, verify. | say unto you. except a corn of wheat | fall into the ground and die. it abideth ] alone. but if. 1t die 1t beareth much | fruit"
 AfternoOn Session.
 The following churches so far have | sent in reports and have messengers: Parker Memorial. Anniston, Auburn;