The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
FINE REPORT
 ON EDUCATION State Baptist Convention
 Is Gratified. TIE HOME MISSION RALLY
State Board of Missions Re-
 ports
rhsusAsfsr risas for FarsAsriag work Tn Alabama Are susse.tes In Re- pors--rasie Interferes But Lat-
 sls With ceilections.

Roanoke. July 22--l Especially LA splendid showing was made for Bap- list education in Alabama at today's session of the Alabama State Baptist Convention. The reports were deeply gratifying to all who heard them
 The reading of reports was contin- ued all the afternoon. The reports of the Judson College. Newton and Heal ing Springs academies, were good
 Iudson had over 300 pupils. Newton 374 and large classes of graduates have gone out from their commencements Each reports plans for enlargement in equipment and attendance. The Orphans Home report shows good con ditions prevailing with many boys and girls vonverted. A debt of ss,lo0 is reported and the Baptists are asked for $20.0o0 another year.
 All the reports and discussions con- cerning Howard College are set for 10 o'clock tomorrow. The Orphans Home is made special order for o'clock.
 The address of the secretary on State Missions and several missionaries in their sections were much enjoyed and greatly beneficial.
 The night session was given over to a great home mission rally. Rev. A. s. Cowan. of Montgomery. read the report and Dr. B. D. Gray. secretary Home Mission Board. and Rev. W. ]. D. Cox. Mobile, both made great addresses on the subject. The Woman's Missionary Union closed it's session tonight The discussions and reports have been quite satisfactory and the women go back home to do larger things another year.
 Rev. Arnold s. Smith. Alexander City. conducted the devotional exercises at the morning session, using for hts Subject "The Guidance of the Holy Spirit" The convention sang "Amaz- ing Grace" Come Holy Spirit" aud T Am Thine. O Lord"
 Rev John W. Stewart. Evergreen. and Rev. W. J. E. Cox. Mobile, led in prayer,
 The president, Judge N. D. Denson. called the convention to order at the appointed time and asked Rev. John F. Shaffer to lead in prayer.
 The enrolment of delegates was completed and the following officers were elected:
 Judge N. D. Denson. President.
 M. M Wood. Secretary.
 Rev. J. P. Shaffer. Eico President
 J. B. Ellis, Vice President.
 The report of the Program Commit- tee was made by F. P. Nichols and the report was adopted.
 The following visitors were recog- nized: Rev. B. D. Gray and Rev. W. ". Hamilton, representing the Home Board: Rev. ]. N. Prestige. of The Bap- tiat World; Rev. J. c. Bow, of The Western Recorder; Rev. J. M Frost or the Sunday School Board; Rev. W. Y. ouisenberry. of the Seminary; Rev. George B. Eager. of the Seminary.
 The following new pastors were ln- troduced:
 Rev. L. L. dwsltney. Prattville; }. 8 Duniap, Huntsville; s. H. Campbell. Troy; Preston Blake, Southside. Birm" inRharn; J. M. Thomas, Union springs.
 The address of welcome was made Py Rev. ]. T. Porter. with graceful words end hearty, cordial, open hearted vel" come that characterizes his people as well as himself.
 The response was made by Rev. J. M Shelburne, East Lake. in well chosy er~ words expressing the joy Of the convention to the recipient Of such overfiowing and generous welcome hos pftality so graciously extended.
 The pastors of the other den0mina- lions and visiting ministers were grant ed the privileges of the floor.
 The report of the Board of Directors was made by Judge N. D. Denson. The report was short, but important in that 1t chronicIed the organization of the Alabama Baptist Historical Society with John R.. Tyson as President. It also recorded the sale of the Scotte- boro school property to the State for a high school. The price of sale was SS,0O0, which sum Is now held by the Treasurer. subject to the orders of the