The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-12
ALABAMA BAPTIST


ALABAMA BAPTIST
The Alabama Baptist. the official organ
of the convention, has increased its cir
culation from $500 to 1900 since last De-
| cember, it was stated by D. c. Cooper in
his report. 1t was stated that the paper
| was not operated as a money making
| scheme. and it was recommended that
5000 be appropriated for running ex-
penses of this work. He paid tribute
to the editor, l.. l.. Gwantley, and the
pastors who had done such efficient
| work.
Mr.. Gwantley was then called and made
a brief talk about the paper and stated
| that next year they hoped to have cir
culation of 25o0o or more. DIR. j. f Dill
lard, pastor of the Southside Baptist
church, made a splendid talk, stating
that The Alabama Baptist was not a lux
ury, but a spiritual necessity. He also
lcomplimented Mr.. Gwantley for his SPLEEN
did services. The matter of charging
this publication was discussed and a mo-
ton made that it be referred back to
the committee, which was passed.
$75,000,000 CAMPAIGN
The report of the executive board was
read by w. F. Marlborough. corresponding
secretary of the board, and showed that
the total receipts of the convention was
$3.50, 1850 for the past year. After de-
Quoting the expenses for the past year
the state mission board has in the treas
ury a surplus of S. x34.g.
The total subscriptions raised for the
endowment fund and present needs of
Howard college and the Judson Female
college was $3.50, 0.36, and of this amount
Howard received ss1S, 92S.46, while the re-
mainders went to the latter.
The report pointed out that one half of
the S50o0,0O0 campaign will remain with
the various states for the needs of the
H., 49,
the other half will go to the general
board. Out of the total amount to be
raised Alabama's quota was fixed by the
executive board as 100000, while the
Itotal amount for education in this state
will be 81 066. 6S5
In addition to raising this amount the
Baptists will also add 100000 converts
and 5000 new ministers and missionaries
The campaign will start on November
30 and continue through December g.,
during which time subscriptions will be
received, but payments run over a period
of five years. w. F. Marlborough has been
made state director, S. H. Bennett, state
organizer, and II. H. Hibbs publicity
director.
The ministers union of the Baptist
church held a short meeting yesterday
morning before the convention was
called to order and adopted resolutions
commencing the authorities of Howard
college and Judson college for the stand
they have taken on record against dane
ing Ut these institutions.
NEW PASTORS
The following new pastors were intro
duced at the morning session: ]. j. Smy-
lie, Birmingham; Spencer King, Fayette;
E. B. Farrar, general evangelist; j. A.
Howard. Piedmont; F. H. Bancroft, Whis-
tier; r. J. O'Brien, Geneva; A. " Reese,
"a % ava licf
NJ NJ. Barnett. Eidridge; c. B. Gathling,
Fairfield; H. r. Mosley, Cuba; r. B. Cog
gins, Luverne; 3 r. Taylor, Bridgeport;
J. +. Anderson, Brownsville; P. G. Elson,
Birmingham; e. !. Griffin, Daphne ]. c.
stivendenx. Birmingham; B. D. Dunn.
Enterprise; w. T. Price, Bessemer: r. L.
Birmingham, Cordova; E. G. Moore,
Montgomery: 2. E. Zackert, Jacksonville;
1G. C. Walker Albany; Charles B. Viii
liams. Birmingham L. F. Waller. L. A.
Hurst, w. II. Hollock. w. c. McGill and
E. H. Crowley
! The singing was led by p. H. Rowland,
and was greatly enjoyed. The devotional
services we're conducted by w. NJ. Blaca-
| welder and prayer was offered by DR..
| P. I. Hale and DR.. Thompson.
| The following resolution adopted by
| the ministers union in regard to the
stand taken by the authorities of Howard
and J1,lson colleges by prohibiting dane
| ing at these institutions was nanmously
adopted by the convention:
RESOLUTIONS
Resolved, That we, the Alabama Bap-
fist Ministers association, heartily ap-
prove the action of DR.. P. v. Bomar.
president of Judson college, in prohibit
ing the dance ct Judson.
I'VE also commend DIR. c. B. Williams,
president of Howard college, and his as
sociates for their opposition to the dance
I'VE are glad to know that many OF
our denominational colleges in other states
are taking the same stand.
ID. T. PURsER, JR..
"A A. HUTTO,
"A ]. PRESTON.
COMMITTEE"
The following statement was made BY
the president Of Howard college:
.'The student body of Howard heartily
acceded to the position of President Will
liams sgainst the dance and refusal to
attend the public ball at the Tutwiler on
November s, given for commercial pur-
poses, hut ostensibly by and for the two
colleges Of Birmingham
1.-THE Alabama Baptist Minister'S as
ISOLATION, through his committee. wishes
to commend these young people for their
loyalty.
ID. I. PURsER. IR..
"A. A. HUTTo.