The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-05-30

pressed with the importance of looking well to the truest and highest interests of the country and prepared the way to what all would agree was the very climax of the conference, the thrilling, pathetic, soul-stirring appeal by Mrs. F. H. Gardner for the Flat Top school on Sand Mountain. To look upon this frail, shrinking little woman as she came be- fore the large audience 1t could not have been imagined that she would have strength for such an undertaking. But hearing her was to believe she could move the very mountain itself if she so determined. The building rang with as earnest, thrilling appeal as was ever heard and by the time she had finished speaking, what she asked of that audience was hers to command. Offerings of tens and lives came for a time faster than could be recorded, these for quite while by individuals, then pledges by different districts until the sum of $550 had been contributed
 The needs of this school, so near our own door, should be more fully realized and appreciated, and only need to be brought before the public, as they were presented to the conference, to meet with generous response. This subject deserves more space and emphasis than can be given in this article. All who heard Mrs Gardner's stirring appeal were moved to generosity and this generosity was intensified by the words of our be- loved president: Ladies, this cause and this appeal are worthy of a generous | response from our conference.' Mrs. George Davis, superintendent of prison and jail work made an enthusi- astic talk upon her work, commenting 1t to the constant sympathy and re- membrance of the society. 'Twere long to tell all the good things of the conference, but the able address of Mrs. Emmett Ledbetter of Anniston upon "Bible Study and ''The Reading Course" could not go unmentioned, as it called out many expression of interest and appreciation.
 Two recitations by Master Carl Hughes of the Albertville brigade captured the audience entirely and won hearty ap- plause
 The election of officers completed the business of the conference much to the regret of all Our very able president Mrs. J. Morgan Smith, declined the honor of nomination for reelection, and Mrs Emmett Ledbetter of Anniston was elect ed to succeed her in the presidency
 Mrs. W. K. Simpson, first vice presi- dent; Mrs. W. M. Mccarthy second vice president, were reelected to their respec- tive offices.
 Mrs. Hagan Jackson, third vice presi- dent; Mrs. Alice Johnson, corresponding secretary; Mrs. H. J. Salter, recording | were reelected to their respective offices. Mrs. J. M. Hubbard was elected superin- tendent of the supply department and Mrs. C. A. Marshall press agent super intendent.
 The office of honorary life president was created by the conference in com pliment to Mrs. Smith, on whom it was lovingly bestowed.
 After installation of officers the entire conference stood while singing "Blest Be the Tie That Binds," and at the con- clusion was dismissed by the Rev. w. K. Simpson.
 As in the beginning, the conference had greetings and solicitations, so at the end were goodbys and regrets that our most pleasant gatherings must end. Long will the memory of pleasant stays in Albert vile homes remain as a sweet fragrance with the conference and sincerest thanks from the conference are extended to MT. and Mrs. Simpson, the entire Home Mis- sion society, the church at large, the community and all friends who assisted in making the stay in their midst such a pleasure. Among the actions of the above conference the office O. conference historial was created and Mrs. R. G. Lewis of Birmingham was appointed to ba