The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-11-02
ME ETHOD|STST TOAID. CAPITAL HOSPITAL
Conference Hears Reports On Work Of Various Educa-
 tionaI Institutions
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Ensley. Ala, Nov.
 Friday is expected to be one of the most interesting days of the North Alabama conference, for Bishop w. N. Ainsworth, one of the best known bishops in the Methodist church, will address the gathering. The address of Bishop Ainsworth on the super annuate movement will take place at o'clock, immediately after the con- ference convenes. He Is widely in formed on that subject which is dear to the hearts of all clergymen, and It is expected that his address will be of the deepest interest and concern to those attending the conference.
 Following the address of Bishop Ainsworth, the routine of the confer ence will be taken up and carried on without further special order during the day.
 Thursday night. where the confer ence is meeting, some 700 ministers and laymen heard reports from the various colleges owned by the con- ference. Three college presidents re- ported on the work accomplished during the year. Christian education Is held in most circles to be the paramount world necessity at this time, and the remarks of the college men Thursday evening indicated that the Methodist church is not tagging in that work. Dr. Agnew of the woman's college at Montgomery. told his auditors that the college had re- gently carried on successful cam paign for $50,000 and that 1t was evident that in Montgomery and else- where the work of the Woman's col lege was appreciated and was being backed up by thoughtful men and women of this state.
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 Reports On Athens.
 Rev Ben B. Glasgow, president of the Athens Female college, reported also in a most optimistic fashion, in- dicating that his work of training the girls at Athens was progressing without much discord and that the growth of the college was certain and sure. His report was heard with evident interest by the large audi ence, all of whom evidenced deep interest In the woman's work.
 Dr. Guy Snavely, president of the Birmin gham- Southern college, which school is growing in favor in this section, spoke of the work the col lege had done this year. His report was considered excellent. He gave information about the progress that was impressive. He also spoke of the many new things that had been done at the college and the enroll- ment. That the college is growing very strongly and that its future is very bright was apparent from the reports of Dr. Snavely. The anniver- sary of the board of education of the conference was presided over by Rev. s. L. Dobbs, former presiding elder of this district and father of Bishop Hoyt M. Dobbs of this state but now stationed in South America.
 Aid Montgomery Hospital.
 At the Thursday morning session ha ad ia Inn n Q V to join the Alabama conference in the work of the conference hospital in Montgomery. The Alabama con ference is composed of churches south of Calera and Is in close touch and harmony with the North Ala conference was very pleasing to the members, it being indicated that the hospital work in Montgomery was such as to challenge the attention and interest of all Christian leaders in this state. The conference also heard two brilliant addresses during the morning, an especially good one being by Rev. Dr. Patterson. pr. Russell of Nashville was also a speaker with Dr. Patterson and they were impressive while speaking of the Centenary movement, which has grown with such favor in Methodist circles. The two speakers reviewed
 
 done and the conference was deeply interested Many expressions were heard about the talks, the general opinion being that no more able ad- dresses had been delivered before a conference on the subject the speak CTS selected.
 Hears From Young Ministers.
 The two-year-o committee re- ported at the Thursday session and the conference heard from the youth full ministers with the deepest inter- est. Under the rules of the Metho- dist church a minister is given two years license, during which they are not permitted to administer the sac rament or perform other services specially designated. The reports at the conference of the young men in- dicated that they have not been idle and there was much interest attached to what they had to say. It was an- nounced that several of the young ministers would be ordained deacons Sunday morning at the First Metho- dist church, with Bishop Candler pre- siding. One of the deacons will be O. K. Lamb of Ensley, assistant to William H. Mansfield. pastor of the Ensley Methodist church. This serv- ice is always one that interests the churchgoers of any community and 1t is expected that a large crowd will be present Sunday. Bishop Candler will preach the sermon Sunday morning.
 ROSETTA DEBATE SPIRITED
 The debate regarding the hospital in Montgomery waxed very warm dur ing the morning hour of the con ference. pr. farrell. secretary of the general hospital board. led the hosts favoring assisting the Montg omery hospital. Some of the points in the or-f nf hA hAc f.o1 ttt