The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-11-02
BISHOP RECEIVES
 YOUNG MINISTER'S INTO. CONFERENCE
Urges Life Of Faith As Best Basis Of Success
 full Career

TALLADEGA, Ala, Nov. 1.-(Spe- cial. )-The outstanding event of the Saturday morning session of the north Alabama conference was the address of Bishop Candler to the class of young ministers who were received into full connection In this utterance the bishop outlined the spiritual principles which nnderlay the successful ministerial career. He pointed out that, there was no substitute for the life of faith, and that if the church was going to guide a right world of great wealth of ad- yanced science of complex organization. it must have an abiding and unshaken faith in the great spiritual realtles. The minister must be willing to face the problems of today in the same spirit in which Wesley, Asbury and Coke faced their tasks, he said.
 The young men received into full con- nection were: J. P. Gilbreath, B. K. Tingle, H. D. Wilson, c. G.. Martin, ]. H. Roberts, T. H. Wilson, 5. F. Ash more. Nimrod Dobbs, o. K. Lamb and J. F. Sparks. They had passed sue an approved examnatlon on the course of study and at least had two years experience in actual minis try.
 Lazenby Speaks
 Immediately following the devotionals which were conducted by the Bishop Rev. NJ. E. Lazenby, rector of the Alabama Christian Advocate, spoke Tn the interest of this paper. J. B. M Vandiver and H. J. Ceravolo were cleo ted to deacon's orders. The following undergraduates having passed the course of study and having four years in the ministry were elected to elders orders: F. P. Hewlett, U. E. Wallace, J. J. Webb, U. $. Pitts, A. 5. Roberts. B. l.. Dobbs. John McConatha, c. H. Lane T. w. Smallwood.
 Four ministers from other denomina- lions were received and recognized as local elders. They are: T. NJ. Plunkett and w. I. Stover from the Baptist church; I. B. Roberts, from the Con grega toinal church, and Charles. A. Stornes. from the Cumberland Preshy- terian church.
 The following were advanced to the class of fourth year: J. C. Steel, Ii. M. Vickers, T. M Wynn. and l.. K. Kaylor. Those remaining in the class of the third year were: H. E. Wright, II. c. Brown, l.. P. Martin, J. w. Graham, and L. P. Thornburgh:
 Rev. J. M. Tomlin and Dr. W. F. Melton were granted local preachers at their own request. E. N. Emerson was also granted this relation on the request of his presiding elder. The Saturdays afternoon session was presided over by Dr. H. c. Howard of Emory University. The bishop was not present, being engaged with his cabinet in making the appointments. The re- port of the board of missions was read ny the secretary of the board, Rev. J. A. J. Brock.
 In this report it was pointed out that it would take eight million dol lars to complete the task of the centenary, while at the present time there was deficit in the finances of the general board of one million.
 The report urged three methods to aid in this emergency: Larger pay ments on assessments, the adoption of specials, and the largest possible pay ments on centenary pledges.
 X week of prayer for the cause of missions will be observed Nov. 1623. and q special collection campaign will be walked in the first three months of 1925.
 Dr. John s. Jenkins, of north Georgia spoke for the report and it was adopted. c. H. Ohme, of Birming- ham, was reelected conference lay leader.
 The report of the board of temper ance and social service was read by the Secretary, Rev. J. O. Ray. This report contained many items of public interest, chief of these being prohibit ticn and law enforcement. State law enforcement officer w. R. McAdory and Federal officer Hargett were com mended for their efforts to make the prohibition law effective.
 Governor Brandon and Senator Bon her were also praised for their stand on Sabbath observance and the closing of all commercial Sunday amusements was urged. Indecent moving pictures and the modern dance were condemn ed. The work of the w. c. T. U., the world league against alcohol and the anti-saloon league was commended.
 The committee on Sabbath observance gave vigorous statement of the need of better Sabbath observance. Calling ullculiOH lO lut th llS Ol IHc Sabbath and urging the discontinuance of Sunday baseball games and Sunday bathing.
 The report of the Sunday school board was adopted. The cali for special ex- tension program in the first three months of 1925 when an enrolment of 25.O00 new Sunday school attendance will be enlisted. February s was desig- mated as conference Sunday school board day and a special effort will then be made to liquidate the debt of the board. Rev. w. NJ. Mcdonald, the pres ent field secretary, was re-nominated.
 Plan Memorial Session
 After some minor matters of business were attended to the conference adjourn ed to meet again in memorial session Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. At this service memories will be read to the preachers who have passed away during the year. This is always a very sacred and beautiful service.
 At II o'clock Sunday Bishop Candler