The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1912-05-09
CHARLESION, WEST VIRGINIA. THURSDAY, g.
Educational Event
OF Great Importance
WILL BE THE NON-DENONItNA.
TIONAL MINISTERIAL CONFER
ENCE AT SHEPARH'S RELIG-
otS TtiAiNiNGrSCHOOL. ,,-.~

Durham, N. c., May 7.--All dndica-
tlons are that the summer school and
chautauqua and especially the minis
'ers' conference at the National Re-
lglous Training School, this city, will
be the greatest educational event
among Afro-Americans during the
year. An appreciable amount of in
tercst over the ministers conference
which will be held July GLIB inclusive
and the summer school and chautau-
qua from July 3rd to August 11th,
l9lZ, reveals the fact that the plans IF
the founder and president Of this no.
tea institution are comprehensive and
1ar-reaching.- This meeting will be of
national import and epochal at that,
Being non-denominational, substantial
results will be gained, as vital oues-
tlons affecting the races progress
Will be discussed by the ministers
President Shepard is hearing from
ministers in every section of he
country and his generous inyitatior tc
entertain free Of cost the visiting m'r-
listers during the conference week W IN
the exigencies for such a call will
D:lng preachers from the rural dis
tricts as well as from the large cities
of the country.
Leading white divincs from var
lous parts of the country are giving
impetus TO the movement and prom.
nently among them is the noted lee
turer and preacher, Dr.. w. Y. Chap
man, who IS famed as one Of the
ablest preachers in America and pas
TOR OF one of the richest churches.
he says that many Of the problems
or the race must largely be solved by
the ability of the Afro-American
preacher to become a true and Do
tent factor in the activities of their
race. Since the doors Of this unique
and beneficient institution opened
for the dissemination of PRINCIPLES
which will lift the race to higher
standard Of true service Dr.. Chapman,
who is a forceful character and q
staunch defender Of every right. Of
the Negro as an American citizen, has
gwen a series Of lectures al the
school. Rev. Dr.. Jesse l.. Hurlbut, Of
Few Jersey, who is considered one
among the greatest Bible authorities
world nj dol fo
instructor and author, with DR.. Chap
man, Will be in charge of the expos
i'ory features during the conference
week.
Another authority on the Holy
Writ and foremost theological instruc-
tor found in the white race is Dr..
johnson, Of Xenia, Ohio. He is one
ot tle lecturers for the chautauqua
and summer school. He says tha,
this II ovcment is analogous to such of
the white race. The high standard of
samn ald its effective influence and
helptnlness,-lhe says has placed Dr.
She1ards life among those of the
race who accomplished remarkable
things for the Negro
After careful investigation it las
bcn found that there are 10000 Afro
American preachers in this country
and that Cnly One-third Of that num-
Der measure up to the requirement
! OF the high profession, hence the min
: listers conference which will be dc
void Of such features that will hin
ucl united action for the obtaining O
! good for the race, viii be poten
agency in reaching the masses Of tht
| race and turning the activities .
thousands Of them into avenues o
usefulness.
Trom July 3rd to August 11th, som,
of the ablest lecturers and educators
Of Doth races will be featured as. in
struNtors and lecturers for the occa
siot. Prominently among them will
be p"of. Kelly. Miller, DR.. D. Webste
Da' is and Hon. John G.. Dancy. 9th
er strong and inspiring attraction
will be noted singers and such worlt
fancG talents as Prof. Joseph Doug
lass, the violinist
Miss Mamie Wilkins. who Is tn,