The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-28
JUDGE BROWN TAXES
 PLACE IF MILES
Sunday School Convention
 Meets In Montgomery
RESOLUTION OF SYMPATHY
First Thought of Convention Is For President, Who Attends Bedside of
 Dying Wfe-The Pro
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Montgomery April Especially Armstead Brown of the Montgomery city court presides over the Alabama State Sunday School convention, which began its annual session at o'clock this after noon taking the place of G. G. Miles, the president, who is kept away by the crit ical condition of Mrs. Miles, who acci- dentally shot herself on Monday. The first act of the convention was to pass resolution of sympathy for the family, which was conveyed to the inirmary where the desperately wounded mother and wife was battling with the grim reaper.
 The resolutions of sympathy for MT. Miles and his family were presented by W. T. Atkins of Selma. just after E. o. Excel of Chicago had lead in a song service and pr. N. NJ. Woods of Mont gomery had offered prayer. Prayer for the recovery was lead by the Rev. S. A. Cowan of Montgomery. The president then named Mir Cowan. G. W. Ellis and G. W. Barnett, all of Montgomery, to convey the message of sympathy to the anxious family, and they left at once on the mission. MT. Miles and the other members of his household were very much affected by the thoughtfulness and love of the convention members
 Governor Conner Out of City.
 Gov. B. B. Conner was out of the city but sent his greetings and those of the state in a letter. expressing entire sym pathy with the work. He said that he ha dordered the capitol gardener to send 10n0 roses a day to the convention, and he hoped the lady members would wear them. A vote of thanks was given the executive on motion of T. L. Bulger of Dadeyille.
 Miss Annie L. Williams of the Southside Baptist church. Birmingham, was the first speaker. Her subject was ''rhe Child in the Midst" She went carefully over the life of the child and impressed the importance of giving them early and care ful study.
 Dr. H. NJ. Hamill of Nashville, the Methodist teacher training man, spoke on the Book of Acts, and Dr. ". A. Dun- can of Syracuse, N. Y, on the home de- pertinent.
 At night the speakers were Dr. E. B. Campbell of Nashville on "Denominationsl Co-operation; J. B. Wadsworth of Bir mingham on Practical Missionary h. struction" and Marion Lawrence of To- ledo on Teacher Training Graduates.
 The attendance is very large already the outlook being that it will run to 2ooo before the close of the term.
 "Wednesday Events.
 The Wednesday programme follows:
 GOO a. rn.-sunrise prayer meeting, First Presbyterian church, William Edmonds. 9:00 a. m.-Song and prayer service, Prof. E. O. Excel: Rev. D. H. McNeal.
 s:30 a. m.-President's message.
 $40 a. m.-Words from the executive, Judge Armstead Brown.
 10:O0 a. m.-Treasurer's report, M. M. Sweatt.
 1O1O-D. ". Sims, general secretary.
 1O:15-Miss Minnie E. Kennedy, field sec retary.
 1o:2O-l1iss Edith B. Rice. elementary superintendent.
 lo:25-Rev J. s. Bridges. adult super intendent.
 1o:3o-Miss Mary F. Smith, home de- partment
 1o:s5-Mrs. s. P. Moore, teacher train ing
 10:O-Dr. E. C. Anderson. temperance.
 1045-Miss Alice Hale, missions.
 10:50-Song, Prof F. O. Excel.
 11:00-Recognition of banner county presidents.
 "The Sunday School as Business In- vestment''-Mr. Marion Lawrence.
 Division Presidents-Diyision 1, Dr. J. NJ Peerson. Florence; division 9 R. F. Pettus, Huntsville; division 8, c. L. Peck, New Decatur; division f. Col. w. R. Dortch Gadsden; division ,. R. L. Cater, Anniston; division S. Prof. L. P. Giddens, Birmingham; division z, Prof D. P. Christenberry, Greensboro; division 8, W. TT all wi nd Pearson, Montgomery division 10, Dr. B. M. Ohme, Alexander City; division Il, G. NJ Bynum, Wedowee; division F, Hon. W. H. Banks, Hurstboro; division 13, B. Davie Clayton; division IA, Hopl w. D. Dunn, Grove Hill, division 15, C. S. Rabb, Evergreen; division 16 Hon. J. T. Fuller, Centrevile; division IT, Prof. H. O. Sargent, Hamilton. Wednesday Afternoon.
 Wednesday afternoon:
 2:00-SOng and prayer service, Prof. F. O. Excell Rev. ". NJ. Curtis.
 2:90-Teachers meeting, D. H. Mar bury.
 a:0o-"That Class of Boys" Rev. Frank Marston.
 3:3O-song, Prof F. O. ExceI. 3:40-"Teachers Preparation" pr. c. w. Macon
 41O-"Teacher on Twelve Sides" Rev Flight c. Moore. s:00-Street demonstration. W. B. David son chairman committee. All men of the convention are requested to get supper as quick you can and then by 8 o'clock sharp assemble at Court Street church.
 Wednesday Evening. Wednesday evening: 73o-Song and prayer service. Prof. E. o. Excell; Rev. Henry M. Edmonds. S0O-"Alabamas Opportunity" Mir Ma | rion Lawrence.
 Pledges for state work.