The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-11-17
ALABAMA BAPT|STS PLEDGE SUPPORT IN WINNING WAR State Convention Adopts Patriotic Resolution Be-
 fore Adjournment
READY TO LAY ALL
 ON COUNTRIES ALTAR
Last Day of Meeting Was Taken Up in Adopting Various Reports. Vote of Thanks to
 Sylacauga

Sylacauga, November 16-(Specia1) The nnety-sixth session of the state Baptist convention, which has been hold ing sessions here for the past four days came to a close today with an able ser mon delivered by Rev. J. A. Davidson oi Selma.
 A memorial service for the memory ot deceased pastors of the state was con- ducted by Rev. c. J. Bentley and trib- utes of respect and love were expressed for them as deeds nobiy done were re- counted.
 R. F. Manly of Birmingham discussed the report on aged and infirm minis ters of the state, and urged the conven- ton in the future to give better support to this phase of the work than had been done in former years. It was decided to ask the resolutions committee to see that this work had a more prominent part in the programme in 1918.
 Secretary w. F. Marlborough was elect ed a representative to the Woman's Mis- sionary union, meeting in Birmingham, from the body to place the work more clearly before them.
 Dr. W. F. Hines of Opelika read the report on denominational hospital work and urged the establishment of place where members of the denomination could do their own work under the man. agement of state workers.
 NUMBER OF MINISTER'S
 The report of Secretary M M. Wood was received, and showed that there were in the state about 1900 ordained ministers, among other statistics given. At the closing hours Rev. J. o. Will liams of the convention, presented to President Crumpton 8 large bunch of white chrysanthemums that had been prepared by the local ladies as an ap- preciation of the service and work he had done during his stay among the peos pie.
 Rising votes of thanks were given Crumpton, Marlborough and Woods by the convention for the manner in which they had conducted the work during the con Ventlon and during the year just closed The convention voted to give Secretary Marlborough one months vacation to be taken at any time he may select during the coming year.
 NEW BODY CREATED
 A resolution adopted by the convention introduced by Rev. N. O. Patterson of Atmore, is:
 Resolved That the convention recom- mend to the associations the creation of an associational commission to be com posed of one pastor in each associa ton. This commission to seek to develop the churches and associations along all de- nominational lines and to act as the shortest and surest medium of communi- cation between the state convention and the churches and associations. Resolved further That committee of five, one from each of the five districts, members of the executive board, be ap- pointed by the convention, to refer to the association or executive committees of the associations the organization of the commission. w This commission shall report annual ly to the convention"
 SUPPORT GOVERNMENT
 The following resolution was adopted Tn regard to the war situation:
 Relieving that consideration of the highest morality has demanded the en- trance of the United States of America into the war now raging in Europe and accepting the lofty ethical standards set up by President Woodrow Wilson as in full accord with our principles of Chris- tian patriotism
 'Therefore be it resolved, That we as BaptiEts of Alabama lay upon the altar nf <,r.t,xz l.