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TWENTY-FIFTH ANNUAL SESSION

National Baptist ConventionHltLD W1TM THE

OLIVET BAPTIST CHURCH.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS,

October 25-30, 1905.

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NASHVILLE, TENN.Nation at. BapYtjT Publishing Board.

bc hd'1 w,,h R"PnM ckwtk’1 xx Angeles Cil.. Rer. c |j Ai>clersona I>. D.. Pastor, Septet1**17, 1906- a

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CONSTITUTIONOF THR

National Baptist Convention.ffhtrei*. ifi (hr tcenae at the colored Raptiuts nf the Unlid Stares

convened la the city of Atlanta. Ga . September SStb. 1855.I* lb* itMMl organiâtJona known aa "The Baptlat Foreign Mlrsloo Quttnlldn of th* trailed Blatea of America/1 hitherto engaged lo m1»’ Aa «tk 30 the Weat Coast of Africa.; "The National Rapt let Cod wen fcl/ whkh haa Leon engaged In mlaaloo work Io the Doited Statea of America, and ihe 'National Baptist Educational Coo ven i Ion." which tw m tight to look after Cha educational Interact, that (be interest of Ha Ligdom of God requires IhAt the several bodies above utaie l AaU unite In one body Therefore we do naw agree to adopt the fol- bvlog Cam lit alien

article i.Himf,

Till Udy shall hr known and My led ‘■The National Hapllst Conven Itiôlihe United States of Ansrlcs"

ARTICLE (1 Tha ObjacL

I Tit object of this Coovanticu stall he i<i do mission work in in* '•■aUti SLatss of America in Africa, end elsewhere abroad. io Hile* ki riiM of edurallon end to promote the p» bl Io al Inr and circulation <1 nitftiiifl I Ila r al ure.

ARTICLE Hl. Merrberahlp.

I lie n*nihcr$)il]! of ihla Canvenllcn shall be Repreacnlall ve, Lift •il Ail nil jij Representative. Any orthodox Mlaelonary Baptist •rv Sunday arhnol. mliGlcnarj tpclfty, district and general mi<kI- ■ks. Sunday ichcol convenllan and State convention may become an

nmtifte ly laying five dollars for every meseenger ropreaeotlnn ergsn ttdcr The money to be paid for rapreseolation by lh«

►fcibhiTii^l bodkK may ho paid to any one nf the Corresponding 8ed' ol toy cf ihe Boards for the objects of the work fostered by

•tConTenilcm cr any time during the year. (2) Life. Any one in good n any regular Missionary Baptist church may beCC«a A llfh

tJ. 1h* of Twenty Dollars at tb« lime of entollmepL' ®ollar« for four consecutive years, (3) Annual Any cut who

* / * °f ft regular Missionary Baptist oburob In good atandlttg ■WwcciDc tn annual member by the payment of One Hollar aonoally I

ARTICLE IV. ]. Officer*.

Mbl ««twa or til CoDrejtion >b(J1 be ■ President, one Vice Preei- Ir" .ack snte »nJ Territory reproieol.a. a Reeordlar e>4 aa I

MINUTES MINUTES. 6

Assistant Recording Secretary, a Statistical Secretary, a Tremww and an Auditor, all at whom obeli be elected aawwally aad bold tba oBcea mUI Ibetr eueceeaora are chosen

ARTICLE V. Oatlee cl OWIcera.

The Preeldent or any oae ot tbe Vice Presidents aball preside n 4 meetings st tbe Coavenilno Tbe Vice Presidents a*iall n'lruwitta Interests el tbe Convention and tbe Boards la tbelr respective "I»« and Territories, In co-operaUon with tbe State Boards. State Con» lions end Stale Mleeloaarloa.

Tbe Recording gecretery shall beep a faithful record el lbs corvto tags el tbe anneal meeting, compile and distribute tbe ninnies st lbs annual proceedtagi, and ahull see that minutes are sent to all a* bore, whether they be Reprenentatlve. Ute or Annual.

Tbe Treasurer shall reeelve all money brought up to ar collecW U tbe annual meeting ot the Convention aad shall, by ords: d tm Convention, tore oner tbe same to the Treasurers of the dissrsm Boards ta accordance with tbe object tor which tbe money was bnagii up to tbe Convention. or collected at tbe Convention. no CoassMIw shall. however, order the payment ot any bills or other espsoses cm ■eeled with the annual meeting before the Treasurer ot lbs Crime veetion turns over tbe money to the Treasurers ot tbe Hoards. Tbs Conuentloa shall say how all undenlgnated funds shall be used.

Tbe Treasurer ot tbe Convention aball make an aaaoel report so dr Convention ot all money paid not by him—to whom, for wbat aad tbr amonate turned over to the Treasurers ot tbe Boards

The Statistical Secretary shall gather the statistics of ths dsasm ■nation from year to year and la expected to make them as toll at p» stale

ARTICLE VI.MaaaoamaaL

Tbe Convection shall elect at each annul meeting a Firelge » sloe, a Home Mission, an Educational, a B. V. P. U. a Publishing Bmrt and other Boards, so may be deemed accessary trow time to time, red these Hoards shall continue In oBee until a new election

Tbe Boards shall coeelst ot one member from each State or Twd tory represented ta tbe Convention. Bach Board aball kava a Pner dent. Vice President. Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Cervespred Ing Secretary.

The Recording Secretary ot each Board shall beep a IsItMal rU of an I be meedlnge of the Board, and ot the Executive CommlUMri the Board

Tbe Treasurer of each Burd shall receive and dlabvree all wemyd the Board He shall keep a record of all money received and aiotwrwo* He shall hold all deeds, bequests or other property ol tbe Board he u Treasurer et. and bls books shell be open to the loepeciloa a1 Ml member ol tbe Co creates or of the Board No aroney aball tapala -■ except by order ot tbe Burd from whose Treasurer It Is to be anrt

Tbe Corresponding Becsetary ot each Board shall ■ *-•’ ~respondeace of tbe Board ot which he ta Secretary. He seat ■* the general management ot the work ot tbe Board, but shell ba i<*r to each relee and reguletloaa ee the Baud may think belt to moss m tbs management at the wort. ...

The ofleen of each Board, together with two others sleeted ■» Board, obeli constitute aa Executive Committee od sorb boars, shall be conveniently located 00 that they may have monthly nw-v or may meet ofteaer. Each Burd shall ‘old quarterly uewos- "

<W base power to taebo such ratal rad regulation! tor the manage ■ml al Us Carinos and Ita oBcero aa they may think beat To each mud etall be committed during tbe recess at tbe Convention the as- id ■asdcwavt ol nil the again relating to the object with whois msumsll Ball bo charged, all el which management shall be la staler atoriaaca with the coastltetlraal provisions adopted by the Cosies (hl rad ueb other InadroeUoos aa may be given by tbe ConveaUn Pau dee to timebib Board shall have power to maha sorb eompeosetlos to Its Cor-

mpmdlig Secretary and Treasurer aa they think right.■ ba Beards shall require swob security faun theta Treasurers as they

gM bad. Beck Board aball make eu raural report to tbe Couven- ■m d alt minion, educattoral aad pubneattoe wort due by them briii Ue year: ibe number ol mlsatonarlee employed: tbelr Helds ol Mar. Ibe ehnmeter ot wort dose by each one: tbs salary paid each linn, end receipts and disbursements ot all aroaey durlag tbe year.

ARTKLB VH.dtaalWcallene i

All egasts missionaries, district, geld sail corresponding secrets ■Its employed by tbe Boards of this Convention moot be members ot war ragsler Bspdst church ta unIn with the eburcbes composing Sa Oseveatlon They must, previous to tbelr appointment, furnish ■Uidsrtory evidence of gouotae piety, fervent lesl ta the Master’s aw. nd talents which HI them ter tbe service tor which they are to k replayed.

ARTICLE VIII.Annual Bcottage

lie Covrcalloo aball held annual meetlags at eoeb time end piece ■ a may Mermlne: bat aboald anything occur to prevent the annual nwllig al Ibe time and place appointed, tbe Burds may arrange tbe

nd place, aad publish tbs ease ta the denomination.Amoudsaonta

fib Coaslllatloa may be altered or amended et eay regnlai meeting ri He Conieutkta by a two-thirds vote ot the members present, pro- ■Hid Ibe proposed alteralloea or amendments are preanted on tbe badly ot the session and voted upon u tbe last day ol the omoIu

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY

National

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Convention

PRESIDENT t C. Mumii-s. H H...............v < *< < •*...............

SECRETARY. ............... _Wm L. Coxum. A. M.............................. Nashville. Teno

ASSISTANT SECRETARY, ft B Hwinx A. 8,

Helena. Ark

Selma, Ala

Port Royal. Va

Kaoaaa City, Mo

_ _ _ TREASURER,to. J. H. A. Cvuc*. D D................................

STATISTICIAN, to. S w Daoiti A M.t D. D......................... . . _ AUDITOR, __ _ ~

ton' Nii'i'Iikm.. U P .. ....................................... Clift KenVICE PRESIDENTS

........... Rev, A. N MeEwin, D. D., Mobile ... .............8, A. Moeetey, D. D.. Pina Bluff ...................C. H- Anderaon. Loa Anfdee

.......................................... 1 ®- rrJA »?"« .............-'J.......................Taylor. Wa.hlnfton .........J. B. HanIcersoB, D D, TeHehejae*

1IIlMM.........W. G. JobnMQ. D. D-. Macot*......................... R. Forbaa D D. M«o.

.........................Jordan Cbarla. D D . Cblaato ,,...... H C. Randolph Richmond

■ ...................................F H Neal, Ardmnn..................a. .Rev, D A Holman, D»’“<»rt

Rav W H Cralgtead, A M , Ix>u 11 rille .................................... * ■ «■ "^.■..Mb!

’..............H*r»ey Jotnnon. D O. Baltlwrt..................................... -- R^’ _Or““.

AM Job neon, D. D., Vlckaburg ............................................... J...J P P. ..................... Rer Goo E. Sterena. St. Lûla

. M W Wlthara. D. D ....................... C- S Brown. D. D.

...............................C M CartwrlnM. KdenWo

...........................1...* Benjamin. D. p. Omabp ...................... 0.. E Morrla. D. D.. Morr eiayra ............M W Gilbert, D D, New York City .........J Franklin Walker. D. D., Cincinnati

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Olltireto ... .. ............

DUtriri of ColumbiaBirthOanri*

?“*•.............IIHeioIk. ....................... ..

hdian Terri tor v ,

tMtach Dilina lUryiea^j

IfctFutppI ■toirj .

4ortb Circuit \ \ C4rollj>3

Mfijik* ** Jetiey ....;;;

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DklnhoJtna Territory Pennsylvania...........South Carolina .Tanuejisee ................

Virginia ........Virginia , WMt Virginia Washington ,.

C’nnnwrtJcwt ., Mnauchuartta

. ...................J. W Jueca. MeaUr W. H. Phillipa D. D-, Phlle^laM* ..A. R Robinson D. D., Amferww .......... .... .Wm. Hayaca. Nuhrflli ........ L* L Campbell, D. D. Amdn ............ A. Barbour. Ga!r«wtm ............. Dr- B Tyrrell, Lynchtati ............* W. F Jobnacm. 0, d. ........ 1. V. Bryant. MomgoDfry ....J, B. Beck bam, D D. Spotam ........ A Fairfax, D, D„ Pinna ........... A W Adams. Ncrvfei ..............B. W. Fanta, Boitaa

j H. Frank, D D,; D. A, Gaddle, D. D.; C, H. Far flat, D. Dj Louie dlK Ky. 0 W Moore, Harrodeburg: 8. E Smith, Lev lag too: P H. K««iedy. 0. D . Henderson; H. W. Jones, 8bclbyville; W. H. Cralg- k«d W M. Steward. Loui«rille

NlMk FOREIGN MISSION BOARD

Akbliama ....................Arhnnaai ............ ..CalKornls ..................Cnlnrado . District of CdI-uthVia Florida .......... ..........Georgia ... .Oargla Illinois ........................Indiana........ .............Indian Territory

♦A. J. Stckfia, D. D, M On lx o swy ........ ................R. W. Guy, Ciceoli .................................8 E. Pitrcj W E Gladder, Colcradc Sprlafj ...CL W Lee, D. D, Wachirftm

. .H. Hclau, Talpa T. Walker, D ft., Angiita

........W. L. Jonai, D. fi.. Ad anta ........................................T L Bait) .............fl. C. Manuel, New Altaj

I/mi blana .. ... IjOiitalana . Maryland .Michigan..................MHaissippi ., ...... Ml8«1s«ipDi - Missouri ..................MaRKarhuRetto . .,.. Minnpiw'ita................Nebraska ................North Carolina .... North Car«] .... New Jersey ...............New York ... Ohio ...........................Oklahoma Territory Pennsylvania . South Carolina Tennessee ........ ..TexjiB .............................. ..

Virginia........West VirginiaWashingtonKsninc ...........ConneeUeut ..

................... .F. L. Griffith, Dea AUmi

........ .......E. D. Slmfl. Naw Qrlem .............. H. B. N. BrtWl, D. ft

.................... ......... .Rev. Jmk ... Rev R. Gillard, H Powell, tl ft .............................................R. T flint . ...,C. L. Stamps, D. D.< Colsmbt! .................... C. R. McDowell. H*onihal ............. B. W. Far ria, D D. ..............................F. H. Dodd. St P«i ........ .Janes Thomas, D. D., TJocuta ............................ G. D. Griffin. .................J. A. Whitted. D. D. RahiA ....................... Jtf. W. Vaofhs. ........M. W. Gilbert, D. D.. New T»t ...................... J. J, Jackson, CIncite

......... .............8 Lyoha QatkiH .aw. Moore. D. D.. PfeDaden*h

Kev R V GitHWtf. Amtawn ...AL «*]!. « ®..

■ ////,...................James Kelly, Wi®P L Lilfcta Rcn*»

R Howard, O. 0, .................. Daniel flteatoa, St A hftB1

.......J. B fieckkam..‘.7...C. Q. Fiabbsck, B ®.<

............A, W Adam, D 1'. No"*®

NOME MISSION BOARD.Alahatta.................................... ...... > .J. Q. A. Wilhite, D, DM BtrmfDgbimAftiDwut ... .................... .....J. P, Robineon, A, B., Little RockWifarnla.................. .J. H. Kelley. D. D., San Franciscofritrado .. .............................. .,...« J. B Ford, DenverDkfrict at Colambla................ .. ...................... ...... J, T. Clark. Washingtonftaridft ,...»............ ...P, A. Callahatn, B. D.. FernandinaGedrtia -....................... W. J. White, D. D., AaguaLaGecrfii ........ .J, B. Divio, Tbomaavllteilbris ................................... Rev, G. B. Mason, MonmouXbfodltija .......... . K H. Pius, D, D., IndianipoIlKItufar Territory ............. .P. R. Nell, ArdmoreIowa .................. .....J. W, Cureton, Davenportluma/ ................................... Rev, Geo, McNe-’Js. Kantta CityXrtUKky ...................................... . .Rev, J. E. Wood, D, D , Danvillelaildana ...................... .. J. B. Green, ShreveportMinleod ......... ..J, H TaylorMkllciD ....... .. ................... ...................................... .Slaier Helen BlakeMI™li«lp|:J......... ........................... Rev, J, A, Marihall, LexlngtnuIsielhlCTl ..................................................................................... F B. MileSiBacorJ ........ .................................... jobs Gaines Jetferaan City■ uurfeaieiix .................................J H. Duckey, D. D,4 Cambridge■iHEttaca ................................... .....W, D. Carter, St. FxulAnlA Careliaa ............. fl N. Vail, D, D . Ralalgbfcrth Carolina ............................................ R. Nelson, AshevlllsMirviki ........................................................... .».H. D. Pnlk, D D.t OmakiSrw JarMy .......................................................................R D. Wynn, D. D.fcwYark.........................................................w. T. Dixon, D. D.. BrooklynJJla ......... Rev Wm, Balay, JamestownOklahniDa Territory ........................ ....fl. 9. Jones, GuthriehmyivBnfa.................................................. .T. IT. Meaeer, PittaburgHwdp [Rland .............................................. 4 4 .......... ......................... ..... ...South Carolina ........................ J. Durham, D. D, Columbia

......................... R. H. Boyd, D. D.« Nashville, Tetrn. •enaeaK^ .............................................. C. H. Clark, D. D.. Naahvtlle

.... A,..R. Griggs, D. D.. Dallas fbTiDla . ................... .................................B F. Fax. D. D.( Salem

...............• ......................p p Morris, D D., Lynchburg Virginia .................................................. .,6, H. Falrfal. Puwnltrm

................. . ..........J B. Beckhan?. Spokane unuMticu^t .................................................a. C. Powell. New Haven•rkawp—p A Knowles r g Porter, J. H. SI mm a, E. W. Merchant. J fl. La-

Little Rock. J C Battle, Pine Bluff1 D bl J m a 1 _u. - A _ A t A A ^3 AA.A.i.H HW U

B. V. R. U. BOARD.iL*lma ........................................................ W Good gams, Anniaton

............................................J. L. Ram^sr. O to, BrteMp

EDUCATIONAL board.

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of Columbia ..

indiuo Territory

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Tcwumd,

Kentucky . lAMdaiMna Umi^jana ..

M ichlcaii ,.

MlfiKtaril’pi ........

Mi'inesula Worth CnrvMn;i ., New Jersey ..........New York................ChJn ..............UklahiniM Terril or- Pennsylvnniik South Carolina Tmnessee................Texnu ...................... ..Tex its ......................Virginia .................West Virginia . Washington Connecticut . , . North Carotlwn ... North Carolina , ... Tennessee— W L Cannier, E. M. Lawrence. S E Naahvllle T J

California Colorado Dl«tilct Florida Georgia Georgia IllJnid* Indiana

. W 0 Gladden. Colorado 8nrl« ............................ A. Wilbanks, D D. WaifclBUog .................................................H. K Hill Galurflb ......................... . P Jm Brynnt.

...........S. 8. Broad oat. Tbomunflle .......................................................♦♦♦.e. c. pbiiiiM ...J H Holder. D D.. 1322—Sth 9t.CclB.iw .............................Mrs. %1. J Brccluwiy. Ard am

....................J. C Reed, Pi............. Hev. S. L M Franrle. Ilcndtrwa

.............................. C... W llrooka Ne« C.Imji .. .................. >.T. Columbui New Orl^M *..................... -W. J. JobiiM He*. F It ytoodard. 543 login, Graad R*slfc

. . ......... MSallle M Green, Bunin........................ P H Thempion KtiBdwta

.... ............. E M CobTci, fiL JcMit ............. Fannie H Dndd, Si Pari ..............Z, W -While, Brlyedm .......................................A MutlClfl

...........................Rev...Granville Hurt, Ml VtFMI ........................ W L. Barr, D. B,, CoiuakK

. . ...................... W...H. JernngjQ, OxhhomaCltj

.....................hev. C. D. PnttfTBon, Will lam ioort ............................JaS... H. Walker. B, D., Greonrfli

...........................................J. H. Roherts Memjitai .................... R. S Sloan, Box ?£ McGf*r*

..................................................J. B. PJui, Anftio ........ W. R. Ashburn B D* MochMtar

.....................................J. W. Scott. HnfiUMM ............................................. .. .J. P. Brown, Roalyi

............... A. C. Powell, New Hm .............A. W. PeguM. Ph. D.. Ralelih

CartwrtfM

BrownsvilleRev P Jas. Bryant. President; F H Dodd. Recording Strrrtwy;

W H JcrtiagftL Treasurer; E W D. Isaac. Correw|iondlng 3ecr«ar>.

............. C L Filher. Bimini*** 9, 3 Odon. BrtrtM

W A Mllchafi, D 0 ........... ‘ .. ................J. E Ford D<1«< .W nuhop Johnaon. D D. Wubltt*1

G P «cKlno«y. U’« «“ W E Holtnw A M.

D 0 Crnwiori. J. F Thomas. Ckt«rt

........ M M Porter. B BF J Cordon, Ks**-

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Alabama . Arkansas ........California . -Colnradn .Dfairlrt of Columbia . Florida ...............Georjtin .....GpoijHn .......Illinois ........Indiana ........ ..Indian Territory ............Kentucky

Gilbert, D. D

Columbia

T$nn. Tenn

Lawrence Searcy .., Fleher ...

Butt CarollDO Triswre

Birr1**'1

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Tn*. TWflllU W«l Virginia VuMngton . - ..

MiFWchiiflrtts . w L. Carrier ...........Ker Wm Haynes 1F. ?rl^ ............£. M Lawrence ...?. J, Searcy ______ __________Hr M. W. Gilbert D. D„ New York Re* Wm. Haynes, NttkhvlUe, Tenn. . Pmf. J R, Wilson. Columbia, C. .. -

minutes

WtMSOts ... Horih Carolina Nadi Carolina

■Turk. M w

Ot c......................Teriltory ..

....J. L. Crossley, A B, Prertol _____.._ .Geo H Reec, Baltimore ..................... ............. J. H. Jackrtf n ............. .................. A J. Bredis . _________ E. B. Topp. Jacksen.. .... ,G. W Jackson Fulton

.. ..WE. Carter. 9t Paul.......................Jno 0 Crnaby. Ph D.............. *. .M C. Ruoxora, Ox Io rd

. . W P Uawrence, Ph B,.............New York Clly

. W. A. Ruicb, E. D., Cincinnati

........ Dun Wlleon Kingfisher Frol W H MoBel?y, Pllulurg

............................ Rev. R W Baylor. Columlile . T...J. Searcy, Memphis '. ...................D. Abner, Jr., Seguin D A. Scott, Houston

... ........... ............J. C. Jack eon, D. D..................... ...........................,.!>. Prlllerman. . .^. .................................. F. J. Davidson

. .E Arlington Wlltton, Ph. D., Kansas City ......... A. C PiiwcU. D. D.. New Haven

.............................................. B. W. Farris, D. D........... . .................................... Navtivllle,

....................................... Nashville,.................................Nashville, Tenn

.............................................NastvUte, “.................. Ten# ,...'................... ...■Memnhln..................................Preaident

...................................Treasurer

.... Corienponitinr;.Secretary

Executive Cammlrtee.* W. Glltei t. It n ex ofTlclo Ker. Surina e Briggs ........hot V. L. Onr-ler................fc' K M k>. T. J In C. I.

................New York... .NaUivllle Tenn.

Nashville. Teno. NmIiville, Teno. Mempble Tenn

Blrnnngh&tn. Ala.

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NATIONAL BENEFIT ASSOCIATION......... '................. A J Carter. D D.. flelma ........,C. H. Andereoo, D. D. Loa Aigeles .... ,..W. E. CladSen Colvrxfo Sprlnga

Hev W B Jobneoo. D T> Wnablngton.F, W Lencaeler. Jack ano vllH

Rev Wm Gray. Savannah Hev R L. Darden. American

. . . . Ernest HaP. BloomingtonW H Andereoa. t> D EvAnevIlle __ ................................... fi. S Jones

Rev C Teale. ’"dependence Rev W W Wheeler. HopWnertlU

. .L. Alien, Jr Shreveport

12 MINUTES. minutes.

Maryland .............. .................... .........Hariay Johnson. D. B. BaNIneRMichigan ................... . ..................................Bm. 4 HiataMlesleallipl .... . ... .......................A A Coney. ciarkmrtiMississippi .............................•................................................J. c. f bl MillMliaurl .............................................................................. G. W Watts F.|'MMaatmchrisells ......................................................... ...............S. J. CvnltrlMlanesuta............................................................................F. H. Dodd. St FadNorth Carolina E p, MietHNorth Carolina ------- . ......................... A D .Moore. iianriMNebraska .....................................................................Jaiaea Tboama. UnialiNew Jeraey ..............................................................................Rev. T tlaaUmNew York............................................... C. 8. Morris. D. D„ New York OrOhio................................. ........ J F. Walker. D D, ClertaarflOklahoma Territory .........................B. J. F. Westbrvoke. OM.Ira. CMjPennsylvania ................... .....................................G C. ColeanaSooth Carolina ..................... ..............J. W. Leake. D. D. Craar HidTennessee ._______ _____ _ . . .Texas-------------- ----------------.................................................S M. Clark. TarteTexas........ .....................................................................J. M. Codwell. HoartatVirginia ...............W M Moore. Rnainke. VaVirginia ........ ...............................................Z D. Irvih, D. D, HlclwoalWest Virginia b R D. W Meadow*. II n *11*00Washington ................................................................J. H Beckham. Er "I titConneeUcat ............ .......................A. W. Adami, NsroMAakaMMa c. B Brown. Chr.; G. W. Loire. Ser'j

El T Gardiner. D. D sluuM. E a Canady. S C. Marrin M Frail. J. H Cair. A. A. Cosey. Cor. Sec’y, Helena.

tat Carolina ttawM-e tomMarBreit i) flglil* •m Wcelaia ■wUip'in

Saib Carolina

F W. Bonen. BalesbucK

...... .. P Dicer. Calvert .......... H T. Goodman. Wharton .....................W. R. Brown. D. D..P F. Morris. D. D.. Lyochhare

R J. PerWoe, Honliagioa .......... ....................S. A. Franklin

p j Joeksoa. Weir CityB W Farrla. D D.. Boston

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OFFICIAL PROGRAM01' THK

National j* Baptist of Convention.

Wednesday, October 25.

Morning Session.

tM-Called io ArtkH by it* PreUdcol. 6. C Morri* D D(Mvotloul exercises—B. W Mod re, D. D-. Philadelphia. Pa..

iad A M Jo 1 mon, D D. Vicksburg, Ml sb<• •-AMrSiees of Weleanie—

flraallar full poRienlOB of (he church, Dr E. J. Fisher, Pan dr On behalf of the a(n<< of Illinois, HH Excellency. Cos. Chan S

Deneea.On behalf of the diy of Chicago, His Honor, Mayor Edward

P OMBlfl.On trhall of the while Baptist chafWies, Rev. Johnston dy

. ers. D D.On behalf of the Illinois colored Baptist churches, Rot. D. H.

Harris, D D.On behalf of the city Baptlit ehorchefl, Dr. W. 9 Braddon.Respond -Rue. E W. D. Iia&C, D. D.. Nashville. Tenn.Poem-R»v. n. Webster Davis, A. M-, Richmond, Va.

IMl—Col led Ion. Adjournment.

Afternoon Session.

fSS—Seen Service—Devol tonal Exercises. Rev. J. B H take two*. Talhhaaeee. Fla. aM Rev. J. 8. Win row (odepeodeMA Ole

feU-Infrftdiiciory Sermon. Rev. W. A Credit^ D D., Phi ladel pile. Pa Theme. "The Uahrokeo Ccntlssn««® th< N<w Tw lament Church.** Alterosle, Rev. W. D- Venable, flt. Louis. Mo

1:H—Roll by Slates—Enroll meet of Mcnbere.• IW

Night Sasalon.

Thursday, October 26.

4:10—Annual Address—President E C. Morris. 5:10—General BusinessE: 30— Collect Ion—Ad jou ramen t.

Morning Session,

Afternoon Session

3:00—Sone Service—Devotional exercises, Rev. E. Hall Bioomluttas111., and Rev. P. A. Knowles. Little Roek, Ark.

Discussion Foreign Missions2:20—"History of twenty-five years' organized work of <h« Ne<rs

Baptists" Rev A. R. Griggs. D D., Dallas, Tessa2:30—"Lent W« Forgoi,’• or Line upon Line,'* Rev. John H Ptani.

D D.. Lou Is vi I Is. Ky.2:to—"Tbe Lord's Finances," or ''Systematic Missionary Moser

getting." R M. Caver. A B, Llttte Rock, Ark2: Kg—"Our Spring or Easter Rally for Foreign Mtiskes and Ils tm

sons ” A symposium—(a)—The Home and the Home Fields, Rev A. C. Fossil,

New Haven. Conn.(b>—The Missionaries and Foreign Fields, Rev. 1. C Istra

D D. Montclair. N J.(ci—As a source of Educating the Childish la M'tooasMn L B Sneed. Louisville. Ky

l*- »—C sank M atosdea I

MINUTW.

7:30— 3ong Service— Devotional exercises, Rev. D. E. Over, Oun^ Kan.; Rev. Wm. Johnson. Patterson. La.

Foreign Mission Sermon. Rev W. W. Brown. D D, Puislwg Pa : Alternate, Rev. J. H Eason, D. D.. Anniston. Ahu

Collection. Adjournment.

S'00—Sers Set vice—Devotional exercises, Rev I.. R. niacliiuiS|A Hennessey, Okla, and Rev A. M. Moore. Msrshall. Tezaa

3:30—Report of Statistician. Rev S W Bacota, D O kassai Cq, Me

0 SO—Address—"Ths Mloaton nt the Hindered Head.'* Rev a ( Griggs. B D Nashville. Toon.

10 SO—Report «< Foreign Mission Board.12:00—Collection. Adjournment

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l-ie-Koinarks—Rev M. W Gilbert, D. D, N T._ President o( the educational Board.

1 lO-Rrporl of the Educational Board by Prof John R Wilson. A M . CMIowbla. 9 C.

. 40—Tbe Church as an Educational Factor During the Past Twenty-five years." Rev. J. Milton Waldron, D. D.. Jackaan-

vllla Fla.-B—'The Outlook for the Future for tbe Next Tweeiy-lve Tsars,"

Rev W. II. McAlpine, D. D.. Selma, Ala.i-is-'Tbe Educaiionol Statue of tbe Negro Baptist Ministry Tier

lug tbs Pest Twenty-Eve Years,” Rev E Arlington Wilson. K:in&is City. Kona.

1:30- Colleci ton. Adjournment.

Night SsMicn.

IH Song Service—Devol tonal exercises—Rev. A Huths New Oi lues, La and Rev. w T Hall, Danville. Vo

Educational Sermon, Rev. W Bishop Johnson, D. D, LL D Theme, "— hlterosle, Rev. J. E Ford. A M., Denver, Colo

Celled 1<m Adjourn men I.

Friday, October 27.

Morning 8ei»ion.

Ml-Devol Ions. Rev. P DiggR, Calvert, Tests; Rev. A. D. Mart, Owensboro, Ky.

5-!0—Remarks. J. p. Robinson, D. D., Chtlrtnta Home Mlieiau Board.

J:3t—Report of the Mngje MliMos Board. Rev R H Boyd. D. D.,Nashville. Tenn.. Corrpopondlng Secretary

11 *- "The Mission Work in the West," Rev J H. Kelly. Ban Fran- dsro, Cal.

lUO-'TIie Progress of Horas Minion* Amnng Oor Feofla forPast Twenty-five Yoers,** Rev. L. T. C favlat ma*. N- a

10:to--The Progress Mads by Colored Baptists In Literalnre InIbe Last Twenty-five Years,’1 Prof Wm E Htlmes. A si Maccn. Ga

Il'tB-'Tha Origin and Success ol Our Sunday School Literature."Rev W 9. Ellington, A SNashville, Tann

18 MlNUTta.

11:10—”Tb« Ncotls of the Nome Fields,” Reu. w. A Mllcboll, Au Diego. Cal.

11 20—’Why Wo Need DistinctiveUnion, 9. C.

1130 —Report of Publishing Beard12:00—Addrnm. Rev. A. J. Darien,

Bmiiisl Convention, Lillie1:110—Col I«Hen. AiljonrnmanL

LHernliiTfi/1 R<»v, J. C

D. D. Field Accrtinrj SruMfl Rnck. Ark

Aflernoon

ths Cbrlrthl

Tasas.Touflg PmqM

2:00—Down! Ions. Rev. J. U Davis, Provldenrc, R f_; Rev r 0 W Meadows. Hunt In Eton, 'West Va

2 ‘20—Roni arks, Rev. P- J. Bryant, D D-, Chairman NatMnal HapilrtYoung People's Union Board.

2-An— Report of Baptist Young Poopls’s Union Board. Rev E W D Imiac. D. D . Corresponding Secretary. NashvilJs. Tenn.

3 3rt — q{ow io Make the Social Life Consilient withprinciple/’ Rev. W. D. Hill, Sulphur Springs,

A 40—“How io Keep the Link between the Old and Unbroken ** Rev. L. F. Sharpe, Edenton, N. C.

3 54—Relation of the Young People to our Denaminational Eduraddfrab TnsJlioUoDt • Prof. D. Abner, Jr., Ph D, Seguin, Tans.

<00—“The Progress of Baptist Doctrine Daring iha Put Tw^tf- rtve Yearn” Rev. J. W, C nt ah cm, Davanpori, lows.

< in—’■'Hie Duly of the Baptist Young People in the BapirudM UI he Dlrnrce Evil in the Race," Rat J. A. Booker, fi. R, Little Rock, Ark.

< 2<1—Remark a, C. B Drown, President of iho Katlnra GajHii l«e»fl! Association, Marianna, Ark.

4 10—Repot I of the National Baptist Benefit A uoel at I on, Rev. A ACoiey. Corresponding Secretary, Helena, Ark

6:00—’ The Work of the National Baptist Benefit Aiaoclitlas," Rn R T Sima, Canton, Miss.

6:10—’ The Success of Insurance Companies Among Our PMple fol Iti Last Twenty live Turi " Rev L. 1 fltH», Pl ft. ** ante. Ala

G: JO—Collection Adjournment

7:30—Song Service7: W—Devotion*, Rev- N. H. Plus, A. B Indianapolis, Ind.: fttr. X t

Kaelab. Chickasha,.!. T,8: no-Home Million Sermon—Theme. "Peet AehieremeeM » r!M«n

of Future Trlutnpba." Rev. C. L. Fisher. D. D. Blrmlul*

Ale.: otlemote, Rev. W. D. Cnrter. St Foul. MltlLCollection. Adjournment.

MINUTES.

Saturday, October i8.

Morning Bcsnlon

m—Oru'.lot! Rev. W. E Gladden, D. D, Colorado Sprlon Colo.;Re. B J. Brown. Roaelyo. Wub.

H^Feporl of Coamilaaloti oo Cooperation.Hfc-MJreri Bev. H U Morehauoe. D D. Corceiposdlac Secretory

Ameilr.ui llapflaf Home Million Soolity. New York.Addriu Rev. A J. Rowload. D. D. Carreapcadlac Secretory

American Baiidat Publlcalloa Society. Pbllidolpblo. P* 1:M- Cotlestlon Adjournment.

Afternoon BosaiOtt.

!»-Den>fio<is. Ker. E. M. Cohron. D. D., 81. Joecptl. Mo.; Rev. Q. E MoiriK. !> p., MorrlMown, N. J.

I jq—Reixiri Of AmJUur; Report of Treasurer; Report of Com- Di II Ko: s

t:M-Collretlun Adjournment

Night Session.

Cttcttl Uy M until Olivet Baptist Church.

Sunday, October 29.

Mornlnp Beeilan.

*10—Sunday Pchcol — (Frc^raTttrf urrairgod by the Publlihloi Sotnl)

H:<t-Dc Mil Ona. R«i J. >B Benhhanl, D D, B(o)<anaM )« Hartly. Boaiou. Mmb

Simon Theme, "The IrreelalKile lafluearre of tka•>y Prcaideat B. C. Morrd. HeleaA *>*

Ccllcrllon Ad|ann>metil.

Afternoon Beulaw.

•(•-Gre.it Mara Mealing (Programmi irroajed By .Ion Board )

Holy Bylrll,

ForalfA Mil

Wilt; Rev

MINUTES.

Night S'telon.

7:00—Song Service7:30—Devaitone, Rev J Anderson Taylor. L) D. dlc

Itev W, H. Craighead. D D, Louisville. Ky8:<J0—NMiamI Aapiiet Young People s Unloa Sermoo Tb?w__

By Rev. J R. Bponelle. Si, Louis. Mo; al'emitte. R« * g_ Robin son. Anrfemon. 9. C

Collection Adjournment

Monday, October 30,

Morning Seillon,0jlO—Dvvulumfi, Rev. II. Gillard Ann Arbor, WHm . Rev J. N 9a.

ton, Springfield. Mess.9:20 - MiJireHaneous bvstepsa

I2 00—Col teclion. Adjournment

Afternoon 8eii|on.

2 :00—Dt vot Ion a, Rev. B. W Whllflcld. Cuem, Toxie; Rev. J. L M Frfiocis. Henderson. Ky

2:20— Election o( Office re; tHtacollsnernis business C«dlecilon Adjournment

Nijjht 8*«iinn,

7:00—Dcvnliono, Rev. G H. Tiiylnr. Nashville, Tenn.; Ret- J. ti. Hmise, 11 11, Evansville, Ind

S:li0—National Baptist Benefit Amwrlilloii Sermon. Theme: Whit proper bnslnefis puraiiWn would jneiui to our psapJe ’ Bf

li<?v A J Staked, D. D., Montgomery. Ala.; alternate, R** M Hr ya nt. D. 1)., Al1fi.ni*, Cn.

Collection Adjournment.

Committee «■* Finance

C. H PARRISH. Kentucky T O Fl! 1.1-ER. Toooewe*P R NEIU Indian Territory. J W. WH.LIARD. LoulalM*.

C. M WEI.1-3 Alabama

CerrrrlH^ on Enrollment.R. M. CAVER. Arkansas. R H. CARTWRIGHT. North Carett*

I L. CAMPBELL. Teana C. T. STAMPS, MiMlsslW*WM. E HOLMES. Georgia.

MINUTES

CHICAGO, ILL., Oct. 25, 1905.The twenty-fifth annua) session of the National Baptist

(invention assembled with the Olivet Baptist Church, Rev, E. J. Fisher. I). D., pastor, Chicago, III., Oct. 25, 1905, at 10 a. m.

President E. C. Morris called the Convention to order and presented Rev. E. W. Moore, D P„ Pennsylvania, who condoled the devotions.

Rev. W. A. Burch, Ohio, read the 46th Psalm as the Scripture lesson.

Prayer by Dr. A. M. Johnson, Mississippi; Rev. J. W. (when, Illinois; Rev. W. H. Phillips, Pennsylvania; Dr. C B. Howard, Virginia.

The devotional hour was closed by singing, ‘‘Blest be the lie,” led by the choir.

Addresses of welcome were delivered as follows:Rev. E. J. Fisher. D. I)., representing the Olivet Baptist

Church.On behalf of the State of Illinois, Congressman Martin B.

Headen, representing (he Governor of Illinois, who was detimed by business.

On behalf of Chicago, His Honor Mayor Edward F. Ihjnne.

On behalf of lhe white Baptists of the city, Rev. J. Heyer. D. D

On behalf of the colored Baptists of Illinois, Rev. D. H. Hurris, D. D.

The <-»ty Baptist Churches, Rev. W. S. Braden, D. D.The response was made by Rev. E. W. D. Isaac, Tennessee.In the absence of Rev. D. Webster Davis, Virginia, who

*B programmed to read a poem, same was read by Dan HKkley Winston, Nashville, Tenn.

MINUTES.

BAPTIST HEROES—AN ACROSTIC

By Dan Hackley Wiraton.Not vainly toiled those hero*! long ago.Although how well they built they could not know Twenty five years have passed away then. ' taw the aarred history of men.—On many time has laid his heavy hand.Numbers have passed beyond the golden aliaoi] And here loihiy their brethren nicer to pour 1-ove, ihanks and praise to them tor evermore

Bravely they met, uniting heart nnd band, As freedom s children In a frlsndlesa innd. Proclaiming Christ, na Paul of old proclsljnad. TUI pious deeds made evil ndmit asbsmsd In wisdom's pal ha unfaltering they atrede. Striving to do o noble w rk fpr Gcd, Till truth and Justice reigned where'er they iroQ

Christ was their lender; In his holy name, Omwiird they went the heathen world to clnliu. Nn trill unr Miirrlfire they deemed io pi oil Vrmt iml uhen cnlled to f«cc lhe slerneat fall £h1i gave lily life tor mnnklnd nml hit frci, Nm lime nor slcrin con e'er his work effncu This grcHt Convention, fnmud o»r nil the ear it, In their until Ing trfTorl a hhd Hi bhlh;Ont ot their struggles has Its glorj cbmt— Nation*. admire' let prejudice be dumb1

Question not how thlu glory came, nor why; Unseen the hand that glides !l From on high. An earnest man, n man who loved hie race, Rising iiji from an humble, obscure place. To serve his people.: like a horo came— Our printing house forever speaks hli fame

Came. then, with joyful hearts, and eelrale Each hero's deeds, his tale of toll relate.Nor let the banner ot the cause be soiled — The cause tor uhlch these early be rota tolled Endow the m fss I on work, su Tport your race, Nor cease til 11 han won its rightful pUee. National Baptists! strongest Negro band In all tlie world, the flower of our land! All heaven’s grace and favor on you reef. Live and go forward: may your work be blessed"

Benediction by Rev. H. C. Owen, Tennessee.Afternoon Session.

The Convention assembled at 2 p. m.. President Morris presiding. Devotions were conducted by Rev. W. D. Venable. Missouri,

Minutes of the morning session were approved.

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I Hoo. Giles B Jackson. Virginia, was introduced and ad- | (rested the Convention.I "[ »m thine, 0 Lord." was sung.I Rev. L. G- Jordan, D. D., presiding, introduced Dr. E, C.I Harris, President, who delivered his annual address.

I geritrr of the Convention, Ladies and Gentlemen-.The occasion which calls me out at this time is no new one.

Per eleven consecutive years I have had the distinguished tenor of coming before you in the same capacity that I oc- npy at this moment. While I appreciate such a distinction ud sm very grateful to you for such honors, I beg to assure

Lw test 1 have no other motives in meeting you at these an* toil gatherings than of honoring God and serving my race ud denomination. I cheerfully plead guilty to being a Strict lectarian, but wish' it understood in the beginning that Ido not put the interests of a single denomination among wr people above those of the entire race, from a national (Midpoint It is my opinion that an organization like this, presenting more than half of the entire race, can do more it meh a time as this to place the Negro before the world In itnesnd proper light than any other.

The men and women who compose this Convention are not th theoretical leaders of the race made by the newspapers *4 migszines—they are the real, practical leader*, who go in and out among the people, and who have, by their spirit of tekrance and perseverance, kept peace between the two con* ipkuous races in this country. I make bold to say that no class cf men come nearer representing both the spirit and tetter of the Declaration of Independence than you. I ecus* *1 you. therefore, to forbear and let patience do her perfect •ork; for I tell you that the true heart of this nation, aa ••presented by the best white people, North and South, ia mating In unison with the Negro's heart, in the sentiment that every citizen, be he white or black, rich or poor, should spy equal rights before the law. That such a day will «ne I have not the slightest doubt; but that it can be de* ur* there can be no doubt. Especially will such a day be Nt far in the future if leaders of our own race will allow tsemeeivee to become inflamed at the intemperate utter* umj of designing men whose greatest ambition is to keep c strife between the races. Tn this same connection I bag K ley that I cannot recede from the position that the only nans of bringing on the day when the heterogenous mil- wns that are filling up our great country can live In pe*£*

in obedience to the Declaration of Independence and the

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Constitution, with its amendments, is the dissemintifa. j the gospel of Jesus Christ. *"** <

I confess that 1 fear my own people will be led into tto sinful and degrading habit of speaking ill of their neirtbor. by attempting to digest the sayings of such men as the Rm Thomas Dixon, we should only have pity for a mas wu can write such a book as "Leopard Spots ” or an article ■<* as the one which appeared in the Saturday Evening Pm of August 19th. in criticism of Dr. Booker T. Washing™, idea of industrial training for that portion of the Negro race which takes to the trades. In my opinion, the best btoud in the veins of the southern whites revolts at a statement tvxk by one of the sons of the South, to the effect that if broegbt into honest competition with another race they would nir- dec that race. Such a thing might be said of individual fa the South, but it is not true of the white race, and with the firm hold which Christianity has upon this nation, it new will be true. There is only one sentence in the article re ferred to—and that is in parentheses—of which we should take any notice, and that is. Rev. Mr. Dixon says, **Wb» thinks of a Negro when he says AmericanT' Had he uk. "1 do not think of a Negro when I say American,” it wouM not be noticed here. But we must not let such a etatemM go unchallenged for a moment by us. For we are not only Americans by right of birth, but we are also Americans by right of conquest, and that right is not gi en atone by Jn Constitution and its amendments. It has been writtes is blood upon hundreds of battle-fields, from the days of At- tucks until the day when the Spanish flag went down os See Juan Hill.

For one to feel himself any less than an American would be to unfit him for citizenship. It is a happy thought, however. that most all of the intelligent people of the nstfots. when counting or considering Americans, think of all w people. I am not pretending to say that our race la this country has come into the full enjoyment of all its rights under the laws of the country. We have not reached de stage of full enjoyment but if the race continues to reeuia loyal to the flag ns it has in the past we will ere tosg be treated as all true Americans deserve to be treated. We express such confidence because we believe in the reilgfai which has been taught us. and in the God of that religion Already signs of a healthier sentiment toward univtrwi brotherhood have appeared on the horizon, and I am glad to say that the first to display that sign were the great-hearted Baptist people of North America.

k will be remembered that about sixty years ago the white B«tiiu of the North and the South separated into two diebet organizations, and that the principal thing that caused MtKporation was slavery. I am magnanimous enough to

that I believe that both sections thought themselves mt* ond nothing but time and evolution could have con- niced either that the other was right. But both time and ewtotion have been at work and have brought together in a Mfeiwce some of the leaders of both sections. The renit of that conference was that a Genera) Convention was oj-d of the Baptists of North America. In the call for that aettiag the ex-slaves and their descendants, who were members of Baptist churches, were invited to be present through Iteii general organizations. This I regard as a marvelously pal achievement for Christianity, and think it may aptly be compared with the vision which Peter had while waitlag upon the housetop for his dinner.

It was my good pleasure to be present when this Conven- tkn was called to order in May of this year in St Louis, Mo. There were present several hundred white men from the South and several hundred white men from the North, and, I my add that, in my opinion, these represented the best Hood end the noblest sentiment in both sections. Besides ba« there were about twenty-five Negroes who had been adeemed from slavery and clothed In their right minds, and tte presence of these twenty-five Negroes, though invited, weld serve as a reminder that on their account the larger ud more cultured groups in attendance went apart in the jrers that have gone.

Isaw and heard a motion made by a noted Northern Bap- tot minister for the organization of a General Convention, iad I saw and heard that motion seconded in an address •toch seemed inspired. That address was delivered by a *ted Southern Baptist minister. Following the addresses 4these two honored ministers, the vast audience arose and wed for the orcanizAtion of a General Convention of all me Baptists of North America. Another feature of theproMint” which appealed to my pride was that the President 4 the Southern Baptist Convention was unanimously chosen b preside over the new and larger body.

My friends. I do not attempt to conceal the fact that the afite Proceedings of that Convention were a revelabon to ■' it seemed as though the Baptists had made as much notr«’ in sixty years as would ordinarily be made in two tertyrie«. Ordinarily it would have been expected that since *• Nerthern and Southern white Baptists divided on the

attendan.ee

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question of slavery sixty years ago, and slavery having ben abolished, they would have first come together and discuwei among themselves the advisability of admitting to menbw- ship the ex-slave and hia descendant; but this was out tit case. The brother in black was in the organization and w of them made a member of the Executive Committee. WM can we say to such things. “If God be for us, who taa tx against us?” The Baptists have set the example—we hope soon to see ail the other denominations which parted n the question of slavery, coming together for the glory of God and for the promotion of the interests of His kingdom in the world.

Another indication of the progress of Christianity nre the coming together of representatives of nearly all rare* and nations of earth in a great “World Congress of tists” in the chief city of the world. This Congress held in the month of July.

There has been some mild criticism passed upon Engtieh Baptists for the cordial and brotherly manner in which the representatives of the National Baptist Convention were received, and as a relief to such critics from the fears that they seem to have, I would say that there was not a Negro who attended the Congress who does not know that Cfo» tian fellowship is not social equality. The words of Jre Dr. Landrum, of Atlanta, meet the approval of every xlW- ligenl colored man in the country. He is quoted as saying, “This matter of social equality is not one for church ordvll legislation, but one of individual taste,” and a man mut be a consumptive in the last stage who will worry over the Individual tastes of another man.

The Future Brightening.It is not the bugaboo of social equality that coocerw the

thoughtful Negro of to-day, but rather how to keep alhetb* spirit of progress which has done so much to build the net in the last forty years. It must be admitted by the mH optimistic members of the race that at times the Mure appears very dark. When we read of the burning ahrt « members of the race, and when it is said that "some •» best citizens of the community took part in the bnraiar; andthenthose who have advocated emigration as the only relief come around and say, “I told you so,” for a while »ilm* their position would seem correct; but,my friends.thtfanre is brightening, and if you would cease judging the Anxneu people by the wave of the mob spirit that often *W**P*^ the country, you would discern in the distance a bnptw day. It would be as unjust to hold the entire Areencai

4b people responsible for the lynchings that occur, as it mid be to hold the entire race of Negro Americans reepon- 4k for the heinous crimes charged to members of the race.

n>e American people, white and colored, are getting better rnd time is bringing the two races nearer to each other. V are beginning to know more about each other. We ■tai' that the black man is suffering from many unjust nowi and that the malice and jealousy of many i» directed toiijl him, but ere long the many and best of the people forth and South will join hearts with him, and the golden ■res of the history of this country which has become the greatest of earth will contain a well won tribute to the long- offering of the truest and best of America’s citizenry— mml, because they have remained practically passive and net all the requirements of citizenship while they have been mtematkally deprived of rights enjoyed by other citizens; M, because they answered the cal) of the country when Haves, and answer when called now, though knowing that the)* do not receive just treatment in time of peace.

Bet the attitude which the great Christian societies are taking adds to our hope for a brighter future. It cannot be dhtrwise—if in this land of schoolhouses and churches the Mb is allowed to rule, it is only a question of a short time abw the pillars of her magnificent temples must crumble to ttrth. If the officers of the law continue to turn over helpless culprits to be dealt with by heartless mobs, it will not be any years before these same mobs will tear the temples of {retire from their foundations and the courts will be held a the streets and lanes of the country. The fury of the

spirit will not have spent its force when the Negroes •reused of crime will have been summarily dealt with. But, •f friends, no such condition will long continue. This is a Qimtian land and the conscience of the best people ja being kfred, and sooner than many of us expect Christianity is l**s to triumph in this land. In the reformation to take fhre there is a notable part for ue to bear. It is that of leeching those of our own people who are law-breakers that •hy must obey the laws. We should be more ready than *) other to bring to justice any member of the race who ♦•ters the sacred precinct of the home or otherwise seeks to violate the chastity of the pure womanhood of the country let each minister by precept and example urge the Hying of ••recreate lives and in every contest be found on the side ■“re his exalted calling places him. Under no etreum- •sares allow yourselves to be drawn on the aide of the aa- ■*" in any contest, it matters not how nice the man may be •w runs it or how careful he may be to observe the laws.

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Remember that nearly every evil that infests our to-day can be traced to the influence of the liquor trait '

Take courage in the fact that with all the evils which at suffer, we are still progressing. The race continues mi^ materia) progress. Like the historic palm tree it flourishes when bruised or persecuted. It was a common saying fort, years ago that the Negro was la’.y, thriftless, and wtmld set work without a master, and if not kept In involuntary wro- tude the race would die out. The Census reports of lsn will prove this contention false; it will prove that the race has more than doubled numerically in the last forty yean, and. instead of being indolent and lazy, nearly four tnallioa or 45.2 per cent, are enaged in gainful occupations. It b shown that 27.7 per cent, of the married women are ata* engaged in gainful occupations while 62.1 per cent, of the widows among Ur work at gainful occupations. In the uc- cupations which are termed gainful by the Census Bireaa, there are 3.807,000 Negroes engaged. These same reports show that there are 716,715 farms operated by the Netrw*. They own 156,370 farms and are part owners in 29.966. There are two thousand who own farms ranging in acreage from 50 to 1.000 acres, while there are 486 who own firm ranging in acreage from 1,000 to 8,000 acres. There an 1,344,125 Negroes engaged in agriculture, and of these Kt.- 822 are farmers, planters and overseers. Laborers not aerified. 545,935; servants and waiters, 4G5.734. More Um 220,000 are engaged in laundry work. There are tt,i* draymen and hackmen. There are 55,327 employed m tat road laborers, 3G.561 as miners and quarrymen. 33,246w*tk at saw and planing mills. There are 21.267 tracheae id professors in the schools and colleges; 21,113 carpeoten: 14.386 brick and stone masons; 23,567 dressmakers; 12JS7 iron and steel workers; 10,596 oystermen; 10,224 ngiat** and firemen; 10,100 blacksmiths; 19,942 barbers.and ft.tM in other occupations. The illiteracy of the race has b*m reduced from 100 per cent, in 1865 to 44.2 per cent, in 1W4

The same Census Reports show that three-fourths of *h» entire race live in the country districts and are not (as shm times reported) huddled in the cities and towns. Forty p» cent of I be race are members of the Christian churches. *m nearly all are under the influence of Christian teachht These statistics, like the proverbial straws in the wind, H their own tale, and show conclusively that we are not. tte wards of the nation. As a matter of course thine gr»afy ing results were not brought about altogether by our *w» efforts, but are due in part to the aid we have received fr*» friends in the white race both North and South.

It bi source of gratification to note that the relations be- neeo the while and colored Baptists have been marked by a airil of fraternity that can hardly be equaled by any other InowiniUon of Christians. For fully forty years the Home |fe»M> Society has made our cause its own and has not

to be our constant friend. Five years ago the South- tn Bipiist Convention came to our aid in home mission «*rk, nd has done more than a little to aid this department 4w endeavor. These friends are yet needed and are yet rnlliag to help us. but you will permit me to say that the Inni nd the best of them can be hindered in their efforts lyiigairded or unqualified statements on the part of men rti pretend to represent our Convention. No man or set

*of men should be encouraged more than those who have es- pMxd our cause at such a time as this period. Men who are caspeiled to face what is enthroned in the hearts of both nns. race prejudice, and at the same time have to overcome i publie opinion formed by an unfriendly press before they oa get the means with which to help carry on the work of ambus, need constant assistance by words and acts of en-Mngement.

The Work of the BoardsMy address would be very incomplete, if I did not say a

•*ri on the faithful service rendered the race and denomi- Mlim by the several Boards of the Convention.

The oldest of these is the Foreign Mission Board, which cdrtrifos its 25th anniversary at this meeting. No words ■hkh I can command will do full justice to the matchless ul inti ring efforts of Dr. Jordan, the Secretary of the •“rd He has gone East and West, North and South, and h* labored on three continents for the success of the for- S0i mission work of the National Baptist Convention. He in relayed the hearty co-operation of his Board and they tagrther have given to the Convention the beat system for done foreign mission work of any of the denominations mong our people. These results have been accomplished at twit sacrifice on I heir part and with little money from the Wjjral Public.

The Home Mission and Publication work has been di- iwled and managed by Dr. R. H. Boyd, who has shown ■wrior ability in the management of great concerns. The •vresj of our Publishing Board continues to he the moat P°4em factor in the development of our resources and the ■m marvelous enterprise operated by our Convention. It *“ ’ r since become self-supporting, but that fact should Ml be taken to mean that no offering should he made to

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that Board; for if its missionary operations are to he knt up, the means must be given by the friends of that work.

There is nothing that I can say about the Education Board that is in any way encouraging. The Secretary rf that Board has not been seen, nor have we had a single co* munication from him during the year. If the Ediirabotnl Board cannot do something in the way of developing the oh. jects before it, it would be well to disband it.

The Secretary of the B. Y. P. II. Board. Dr. E. W. D Isaac, notwithstanding the fact that his health seemed to to greatly impaired at our last meeting, has been active all th year, and has kept alive the spirit of progress among th Baptist young people. I will say here what J have said on former occasions: that the department which he reprssmti is the most deserving of sympathy and co-operation of u; of the departments, for the reason that all the forces which oppose Christianity, combine to keep the young people sm; from the church.

The National Baptist Benefit Association may be coruld. ered a business concern pure and simple, with the excrptkm that it gives aid to the aged and helpless ministers (which was the primary object of the association), The Baud of the Association had the serious misfortune to lose by death its Secretary, Rev. W. A. Holmes, which sad event occmd on the 5th day of last May. But I am glad to say that the assistant secretary. Rev. A. A. Cosey. has carried formed the work in a businesslike way and will doubtless be able to make a satisfactory report.

In conclusion, my brethren, permit me to say in all kindness that if peace and prosperity are to continue to mark tbe history of this organization, whatever spirit there may b*vs been in any of us in the past not to treat with the hurabhrt of our constituency must be dismissed. If there haa coat about any material prosperity by reason of our orgasued efforts, it is all to the credit of the denomination and sbooli be so regarded. Every man who is officially connected with the Convention or any of its Boards, should regard hfaoetf as a steward of the Convention's affaire, and should be resit at any time to give a satisfactory account of his stewardship.

Most of us who were in the organization of thia Coins- tion have reached the shady aide of life and must, in tbe Mt- ural course of events, soon be called upon to report to the great Judge of the Universe. We are, by our contact tasting up that report now. God grant that it may be » 1°®

I w | have no complaint to register against any member I rf this Convention, but carry with me daily a heart full of I for each one of you and especially for the cause you

mrewnt And it could not be otherwise with me, for you haw cheerfully and consecutively called me to the presi- dewey of your Convention for eleven years. If this should hr my last and you should choose to cal) another, no pain itoll be felt by me. Your will shall be mine. However, cir- rvmjtonces force me to say that tbe constant draft on my tiae ird the enormous expense connected with the conduct «f tbe affairs of the Convention make it very desirable on iy part to be relieved of any further official responsibility.I thank you.

By motion of Rev. A. Barbour, Texas, the very able address of President Morris was endorsed and ordered spread ao the face of the minutes. Pending the adoption of the notion, tbe President gave permission for two-minute addresses. By common consent Dr. C. T. Walker, Ga., was liven ten minutes.

The motion was amended by referring that part of the address which refers to expenses to the following committee to be considered:

Committee—Rev. A. Barbour, Texas: Dr. G. B. Howard, Virginia; Rev, P. J Bryant, Georgia; Dr. A. N. McEwen, Alabama; Rev. T. J. Searcy, Tennessee.

The motion as amended was adopted.By motion of G. B. Howard, D. D., Virginia, the rules

*ere suspended and Rev. E. C. Morris, D. D., was unanimously re-elected President. The Chautauqua salute was even Dr. E. C. Morris as he came forth to accept the presi- d»cy

Benediction, Dr. D. Abner, Jr., Texas.

Nicht Session.

The Convention assembled at 7 ;15, President Morris preying. Devotions were conducted by Rev. D. E. Over, Kuwas. and Rev. J. W. Willard, Louisiana.

H>e following recommendations to the President’s an- m»I address were submitted by Dr. E. C. Morris;

(See report of Committee on President’s Recommendations]


The same was referred to a cernmiUee consisting of ooe member from each state.

Rev. W. W. Brown, D. D„ Pennsylvania, was introduce to preach the Foreign Mission Sermon. Dr. Brown took m his text. Acts 1:8: “Ye shall receive power," etc. Prayer by Rev. J. P. Robinson, D. D, Arkansas.

Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D„ addressed tbe Convention on the importance of assisting in the Foreign Mission wort. He presented the following named brethren who are engaged ia work on foreign field: Rev H. N. Boucy, D. D, J. D. Hill, Eben Kofi, Samuel A. Richardson, W. F. Jemana.

While the collection for Foreign Missions was beiag taken. Rev. Sparks, of Washington, came forward and donated $10.00 to the work and, as a further token of hit h- terest in the work, donated his gold watch.

By motion of Dr. J. A. Taylor, Washington, D. C, the Convention raised $10.00 and returned the watch to Bev. Sparks.

The money being raised, the watch was returned.Rev. E. J. Fisher, D. D., Illinois, donated his horse urf

buggy, valued at $600.00 to the cause of missions.Collection, $180.76.Benediction. Rev. H Powell, Michigan.

SECOND DAY-Morninc Session.

Chicago, 111, Oct. 26. 1906.The Convention assembled at 10 a. m., with Rev. A N.

McEwen, D. D., Alabama, presiding. Tbe devotional atrr- ices were conducted by Rev. W. H. Brooks. New Jersey The Scripture lesson from 2 Cor. 6:1-10, was read by Rev. A M. Moore, Texas.

Minutes approved.President E. C. Morris appointed the following » when

Revs. D. S. Shadd, S. M. Fisher. Sidney Stores, G. 0. Brandon, C. H. Hunter, T. B. GoMsby, J. H. Smith, A W. De- Yampert.

The Secretary read several communications—one

next sessionChurch, Los

Hand,'” Rev.

km tbe St. Paul Baptist Church, Boston, Mass., inviting Is National Baptist Convention to hold its ktn ia 1906; another from Second BaptistMfrto,Cal.

Addtess- "The Mission of the 'HinderedSaito* E. Griggs, B. D., Tennessee.

At tbe conclusion of t]:e very excellent address, time was pwa for the sale of the book, “Hindered Hand," written b lev. Sutton E. Griggs, B. D.

fasdeot E. C Morris presented Rev. L. C. Jordan, D. D^ faretary of the Foreign Mission Board, who read the refill of that Board.

REPORT OF THE FOREIGN MISSION BOARD.* Hr Oferis .Krt M<-ml>ers of the National UapHsr Cvnveotlon -

Grtdtog.Vui Boxnl DWts In r<m wiih I hank a Io the Cod of all fruit

b» Hi* grcnl rare i help doping the year Ju*d dosed.TWf-* Is • ihnrftihl involiimif'nl la all ntaslounry eadeawor Th*

M afcsiBR •*. itt loimimnly Inflwn, In derived from lhe Lails Wil ilmifcs <c send.

hr work in |sl, I here muGl be a sender. some one tog"l one nnlfl whom to be sent The Irne ntlsulanwy^N2K God a* <he sender, recoguhre himself as a mere agent who«e fctjll It Io register God's will end labor among those unto whom he b««t ■< icnjile imbitlA.] in the great redemption plan of tbe blessed

"**di*K the Word of Life and an beloved of GodIk a^tonary js i|ir connecting link between a loving God and a *■ •io He viands midway between lhe reacber asd the one to ■narkedMr stands wiifi God the holy «r one elde of him and nan lhe help to lhe si her. hnw Mib*»r indeed ought he be. how constant In prayer. ’ fsisrloiis of in* Rr«>at responsibility! Like hla Lord, he lieromea ***1 lilhmiv mnnclling a wayward child to a lowing, sevklui? Fa ■ fiery Chricitan is deMcnM of God for missionary service upon inww saiullei scale, nod all should have lhe spirit <if tke great hl Is* *bn left htaven with all Ils Joys for a loot world wilh all It” ” •• save the ktsl •• liaptists. our very name should emphasize in our i lhai iru'amndnnftly rrwiwmHitile place nf standing hr|ween the u wJ-Vf®*5 M‘ftfler and the helpless. trembling object of the Heay-

• nion- hs« injpn a-ômpllshed ibis year, in ”**d sowing* abroad, soul saving and funds raised for the work. Ibau

( I« tons year, and yet In language of our Iz’rd. ne say lo• '»»m “Lift up your eycA and see Ibe Helds are white to lhe

THE FIELDS.* " a11 •><* station! shows marked froeri'JS. oo teller* Hom

mil Our work.ro have rultered Inronvealeoceo.Wav hair been unoble Io adiaace as ranHIy as tbej

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prayed and wished. 1 hough your Board has rendered every w possible Every dollar we owed tniMkmjirfefl. or owed W I for ih« year ending Augnst 81st. has been paid, and w« bars ■ s mon*y W1 over.

OUR SOUTH AFRICAN TROUBLESFor lhe first •’* years of «<■* WQTk ’■ South Africa. W w«h hi

Jested, hut with th® appearance ot tho "Ethiopian MorenMut* ud < eolag oui of eight or teo thousand native members of Ike W<u<i Churches to follow leaders of their own folk, there sswrerv U l rome • distrust om the part of the goverameut cl all black m. laugh I and preached anions the natives. Ten thousand ml going out monnl loss nt places and support as pastors tex a young preachers who had sone oot from England is pester u_ churches. Heme an appeal to the State to suppress ibe Negri ta era. especially those from America. was made by ibe«e deserted p^ Effort was made lo make the defection appear to be a part «i a mi>- uprising against the English or white people. So successful xm C slogan ihst the various colonial assemblies vied with each ultarisi Ing to rrsiore these white paslora over their black flocks until Hr has enacted a law that “no blark wan shall teach or yrrwrii encsg Natives unless there Is a white man over him.**

In 1901. Hr. C. 8 Morris mode a visit to this field, aid la J9M Corresponding Secretary investigated thia natter ot Ettiii movement on the ground. *1 hey found no gems of icbellteu al ever again the English government, aid saw the alter lijudltt ascribing warlike intentions lo a people without a gin er an ■■ with which io confront the armies of England The iroft <1 matter seemed to ns to be that tbe Gospel ot Moffat aid often i bearing fmlt In the awakening of the people to a acuee si lift xponsihilily and importance tn the army of the Lord Tbe Cm watered fay the blood of missionaries and the tears of the <**"■ of America and Europe, could not lie dormant forever. The terM of the shell of Ignorance and lhe coming Inte Ibe kingdom «f til a great army of those children of night waa to our Hindi tbe eaam lhe selfafwrtlon of the natives in religious metiers that was ftm to portend a political upheaval.

As Hap lists, no Crave charges have beep made again t car vMh bot onr English Baptist?*, apparently from sympathy wllb otta « and from wbnt itiighi be called a feeling ot common InierMt wlft *• English workers, hftve not given ur the sympathy and help ■ ing (fee past few ycara. musing our work to suffer a>d oil ■•iFu experience great trouble Rome being Imprisoned even.

WE TRUST ALL IS PASSED.Your Board. Ihrough its Secretary, urged the utteudaiee el * ■

delegation of onr brethren to tke World's Baptist Coogrwi. i itorlal.) We realised chat much depended upon our part 1uim< lug. We arc glad lo any our cause found favor with Gft « tists of the world. ' _ _ n

The following te onr appeal fieri to the South African through tbe klndneeo of its President. Rev. A. Hall, sud M<*

THE 0UT1XJ0K IS BRIGHTERAn informal council of the delegates from South *

Hall and J. P King, with the Ksoeottve CoftiiWee « tie ■

m tart <rf National Bapttet Convent tex United Slates oi toNkg IcH lu Exeter Hall on July 17. 1905. a (rank and full dis- jhi 4( all pointe of difference which prevented ml^kmaries <rf the mwl Cnivenlloa from performing ine duties of ordained iiikn fi Sixth Africa was bad Misunderstanding with reference fta nutter aid alms of each side were, we trust happily cleared ij-ft flue bodies "loud rewealed aa Christian Brethren of the name• «d ifder, eager to obey the great commission. Mistakes Incident fft tutnnee of a young society Into a new and dfflcult Arid with noil nsrtrn were Inevitable. These, the National Foreign Mission irt depteres all tbe rsora, because they have led our brethren ot ft Ahtes to mteappreheftd lhe spirit In which we enter the field. I ve win correct them all sooner, hecaase of the generous assurance w tatties from South Africa, that wllh the removal ot tbe cause ptoeire cm brethren of the South African Baptist Union will cease '•Nites cither the motive which actuates uu u( tbe spirit with M we seek te spread lhe tenets o| that great denomlmttan of which M art brunches—which has done eo Much for tbe cause of rolla liberty and to which lhe foiure belongs.ftreuutrully make application tor membership la bod the South ta flsfllu Uxlun and tie South African Baptist Association. mllitrj (hereto, that there be recognition of and co-operation with

tKrtteu&l bapitet Convention. Unlled Stales of America. In ite mle-■ ■irtiu South African Colonleu upon the following basis:111 III Nailsxal Ba pl 1st Convention to be held responsible for euly mnlHicDsrlcs and ministers, holding commissions lo our Foreign h«w BosTd properly signed and Moled.’ >« vill ordain one who has not atlnlued unto (he fifth ataidard

(ter workers will be IkMrooted not to overlap the work done hyi will Afrlcau Baptist Union nud In all casco to obasrue (hat Chris■ welly no vug) to real harmony.ter pan tev years* record lu South Africa, during which, whatever irniuakre we have made, we have never been charged with any

wnh what Is called the Ethiopian Moêneut. renders It 11- WTr to disavow It xVe have no sympalhy wlta that spirit > tmys ape rare against another Our nites tea Is to preach ■ es eurft aid good win to all usooklnd.'* We believe one Is our• £7* O»rfef, and In him all are brethren, and we desire and• te other? that Bapilot liberty, which It baa been the pruud

Baptist liberty, which it bus been Ibe proud bcttt of our/“• k*J,IOh to conserve, no matter bow much sbe baa been ___ * “W This Baptiste have always and everywhere freely

is ethers.n application through the cburieiy of our esteemed

’ * J P.. and the Honorable P B King, M.L., wbcae•wd Chrteilan spirit during the dtscuseione of

•< a high order and gulte Inspiring.ord<!r of tbe borciga Mission Board of the National Bap-

<**«»ou. United States of AmerfawJOHN H FRANK. Chairman.L. G. JOhDAN. Corresponding Secretary,

jjfrweetug h-M| fll |n|t W€ tar# t]4 tMiagn ant, ^*.‘*** b,t feel all has gone well. Your Board here records Ito . ” c Coles, Ph D.. ot Queenstown: Rev W, H. Walaoa.* *'■ Rev E A Davies, Pretoria, nil English Baptiste, for bely

*r native workers

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worheis wherever <he Ur It lab flag Baals

OUR RETURNED ->SIONAKII-:».

Dr H. N Uvuey.-Miss E. R DeLaacc and Iler. E. u p Kslluv home und with tie We are clad lo have them with ur. .rad only aitin torrid come every year, and yel lhe evitenae ail n-hed to genista n denary to and from the field makes one term of three years fat till Ing too shell. Your Board would suggest—every thing helag Widal! missionaries collet for live yearn. Thia Is bat lair to Ibe tlari and we believe would mean greater good- is the tieople aasaf M they go. and to the rouse of Cod.

Nothing has ever happened to one of our workers. aa hamlUmieg the refusal ol lhe Nalal Government to allow Mk) DeLaay sills route io lhe World s Congress, lo >and until she had beta leunee a prisoner on shipboard for five bays.

The representative ol the United Stolen, who should have beta protector, seemed lo lead In lhe plan to humiliate an A nutlet a nsa traveling alone called lo _ ,and only iraashlpplOK allowing her eight or lea days' lay tut Durban

The attention of lhe Secretary of Stale *u I It She wan not an immigrant. bin a fiisKlua Matt

OUR QUARTO-CENTENNIAL

In Uns. whrrr your Board auggeslcd tba cefebrallM «f u>e Tan fifth, or Sliver Anniversary. we leal that lhe entire ■Irarwiraiiurr be hnrncsscd »|> for a great poll in Mlaaiaaa at hoaio rod abroad n well II hie been done, we leave the Commltslon lo i>n la IM tap Bal we do know snfflclclil energy and leap a splendid harvest

leans have been yal Isle II

THE vVOtll.D field

With the beginning of lhe century th were ajar to missionaries ol the cross, have been thrown wide open, a x? “ “ dania anti help tn." Is heard 01

Wllh.e the prnl jmm i Ml now the cry. "Cows near lais 1

..... — _____ ->■ *H Loyally te per laidmends ihai every church, yea. every memlier la all lhe that rim. I ■ bls mailer of saving ibe lost heathen brought home lo their sciences from a Bible point of view.

All lhe world, and lo every creature, la plainly retarded la Usd Commission. and no one who pretends faithfulness ran alcana ita with u after collection and an ofierlog al a lime when only a teo able lo be reached

FURNISHINGS AND PUIINISHER.

During lhe year we have ween able to send arhosl fr"** * Qneenslown Academy sad the school at Middledrill '*• • - tends gralefwl thanks lo those who pledged three dribs a -■ Convenikia We are atm la need of Iwo dotes mots naans " sent out eight church hello Wa are soiry to «• l,a“ Ised lo pay tor the bells only one eburth hept lie promraa Che kindness ol hr Boyd thtee of lbs bells were Food slugs and hooka have aloe been teal lo Ike Lai v“

ouHriag far lhe church and school house ac MlddlcdrlB and for ths Mrtlb Baptlel Church la South America These articles apeak

ikaa many sermons, as Ibay appeal lo the sight of lboss he > sMrae thosMada and will ataad out os aa exhibition of Christian be

■Arrara loag after thoae who contributed lo Che purchasing of them Isrspaeed io Ibelr reward These belle will nac only nerve to call the Smltrrr lo the hosae of Gad. hut In the eliaeoce of their hnouledge rioedayt and moatke w|i| servo as raJendaro and aid much In lolling graa dildrrn of tbs night when Gad s day comes

Inthar Koi I just trnm the academy, will be able lo captain to you ha Ike hearts al our Illite ones were gladdcoerl by our eflorts io loach gm lbs gospel which helps soul and body.

LITERATURE—A STUDY OF AFRICA

the Milslug ego ria of our Secaelary lo keep before lhe world a beuWM al ear bumble oHona ai world wide evangelization baa not hnwiibosi fruitage, aa will be soon from rercnl publications The easy owaaia of nlselona by Manars Funk nod Wagoalla Co. The Pries af UHra hr the Forward Movement Committee, and articles appearing a Mana k mlieioaary publications. show lbar (ha Foreign Mlmlan ■Ik at lbs National Bapllat Convention tehee rank with all organism •hat doing llmllar work. Nothing can convince the Christian world am al ibe naaderfvl development of the American Negro lhea lhe bn lhal be bar rear bed thal altitude of Christian civilization where to realiree more and mare there le that which scailoratb abroad but hirer at lhe Increase The part lahen by lhe dokgntes In lha World's bptri Caagreis has enabled lhe peaplea of lhe earth la aee ua through a leer beretniore badly heemleebed hy a prejudicial prana la our awn malry. both eecalnr and religious The iael, however, that standard Mllratleni are generously devoting apace to loforoiallon relative la nr frevlax work la producing n healthy scallnient tn our favorTV siudy ol Africa will be puroued during lhe coming year aa aevet

Mau fbe Forward adovarnenl In Missions hao planned a eariae af hrli sa the ssbjacl, which should be read by all friends of Africa.fair Beard has published a aoog bank and raaiechlsm lo the KaMr

■Fift The latter was prepared by Rev. E B P Koli.»• have scattered mare than nd.ndd copies of the Mission th mid.

■I aaarly a halt million tracts during the year There le no corner • Utr country which has eat .sen reached—(hough la many, nanny mat a. heed baa hern paid lo (ha appeals at Ibe Board nor the cam mm of ear IM>rd

outgoing MisaioNARrag

••Ibe mailer al sending out mlaalooarlea. yaar Board has always •• «• lhe palnripie that »i,r Lard knows He commands 'Lift up T*r* 1,11 »«*•" hn aaye, ''Ask what ve will la my name" Hence

who tee) they are called wo have always striven lo ~ IVta end lei them go In Hie name

■mu ihe whole Guapol arhema la a work ol faith “Wo walk fc“ ' *•<• not by algbl.*- are the words af ihai aid Odpllal Bishop.

® Hill who hM bean laaeblng In Tens for twenty yann. **■ M yea nith all Of Tease back af him Ha baa haen ealecteU u M _,arh* flur Lott Cnvay Acndemy. Queenstown. South Africa. ' » I Murf end up, <( inigoie who ata said in b« moat ereallMt

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Chrimane. hare applied for work, and h.ve been Mlacttd to tite charge In C*J>e Town. Soutn Africa. Tbo work In n,m*r»r» gnu, America ha* suffered lor want of a pooler tinea Ret Ajideiwioi n. turn.

The balance due on lhe Helsel Church, Gaorgetowp, hoi b«o paid and aid given towards the building of Naiareth Churob, io aiowj, town. Your Hoard Is negotiating with Rev. H. D Frond, forurtr of Cincinnati. Io lake Bethel Church and have oversight of el) oor •«. In South America end lhe West Indlee. We are prayipg tbo Lord tor guidance a rut help to perfect plans tor a forward movriuM it, place* where our work Is located

Nothing promises larger Increase io the canoe of MM«t> than (kt money spent In training mow for work among their own SMple.

Uwdly Seme and Isa D Ingld. young men from lhe Zola y«y|<. finished (heir course In Virginia Seminary and Collage. Ur Sow k new lab lug a course of m-dklne at Loulevlll*. and Mt. looh h uktig a special <ouree In New York.

W H Holder, of Sonih Africa, and Mr. Kiris., of lhe Weal Iwllte. are tenth making their mark The latter Is with Prof. Heyer iaf tk> former Is axatxtlag Dr Monh In New York and halohloa teli merer.

Ct rhe tour young m»n who tame over with Dr Jerdar leu i«*r one. Richord Ndesl. died The other three, with Marr. decuAUr et Rev J I Bnvhsn.ti and Della Rudolph, a native of Cepe Colour. US In State University, louievllle. Ky. Prof. Frasier, of M . A N Ccbegs Hopkinsville, and Rev McRIdlvy, D D . are caring for *cb<x>tlot Dent and Robert, out of their own funds. Tho thank* of the chorebnt ui your Board In hereby extended to the presidents and faculties ot Hurt schools.

OUR MISSIONARIES.Amen.

u'ert—Rev h. N. Rower. D. It., Cape Mound, ears of F R NWIoi.Maoaoh Solljalt. via Sleeve Leone.

De and lire H. <X Feutkoec. Monrovia. Liberia.Rev. J. t>. Hoyer and wife. F-cewervltle IJberta jronfbrectf—Rev. Majol0 Agebl. A M. Ph D.. Lagoa Rev C. C Boone. Congo. __ _. . _BrRi.A Central—Miss E B Delaney ninntyre. CktmdnkrRev 1. N Check. Dl.alyre. cnlradzulu.Rev John Chlletabwe. Ul.niyre. Chlradsulu.Roufh—Cant Coln*i—f<r*. 3. 1 Buchanan, Middledr litRev D E Mu rtf and wife. Cape Town.Rev E H P. Kott*. tjuceastownRev. Fun Ise Io Solent IdulywwRev Peter T Mnglhlaa. Salonca. Qumbu. TranekleRev Gawlor George. Middled rut.Rev. Andrew Ntlahla. Tsotno. EaslbankRev S B. 'Million., Idutywa.Rev. .la* NlleKI. Ceiala.Rev. Hermanns Vanoiit. Mt Arthur.Rev Hy Mdungela. Greeppoiot; location, Beeconjeld.Kmtk-Oranr.e River Colony-Rev. Aaron RaKmetsl. BMW—Rev. Joshua W. Pettirss. BloemfonteinSo«t)ie<nt Nafnl—Rev S. P. Ndbtoru, Eslcourt, DuroartRev. H. B. Duhl. Merb.Dk.Rev Jas J. Gvmede. i« May Street. DurbanRev James Mlemho. Rtchseood.• Sum IM ABEtlCA ♦* tMflMIgbe

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H Siiil-froarvosi—R«" w M LMb’Ca BoxburgI gir J. 9. itenane. Mpostal. Middleburg.I Rcr Block, Mahlanga. Protorla.

I WKHT INI1IKH.

I See A 3 Philips. Cliff Cvdlfr, St Johns. DkritmlOSI ler. T. E Smith, Upper Bank, Hall Hoad. St. Michaels. Barltados.

I moth Aurntcx.

I sum o«ta*a -Rev. C. W Sargent. IBC Waterloo Street. George I im. Marara. ...................................................I Ber Sbb««I A Richardson*. 114 James Smith. AlboaybtowaI jtfdk G<i««4 -Re». C. P. Mair, Parimaribo, Surinam,

FROM OUR MISSIONARIES

Vakefieid. Brie walk P O. hMMO, B W. L, Sept 14. ISOS.I M L G Jerdan, D D Ky. V. S. AI 1? Waved Broiler:—Y«ur letter about work la Dewiarora reached I M lire le-day. aid 1 haaUa to thereto. So deeply Impreeoad I mi et God’s call io me that 1 go to ihm laud and wort for Him. I tin 1 arvte y<»M Immodlalely on my return frowi Louisville to I QtdontU Your letter thia morning has more than ever eoivlnced I at that Qod Is calling me to toe work there, and | now answer yea ■ Mra Frowd joins me In k Indent regard A la oil the brethren. Wishing I jw every bksiin^

Yom's In His name,H f>. PROWD.

Quoa* Bpriw™. Mfuwrt. Tmjtywa.» TkArroXiCiy Cafr CnexiMv, Borni Afui'a.

... - . ». *«•"* 1S0S-I *• L C. Jordan. D. D., laMdsvtlte. Kv.. fl S A.I •y°’,*r -The Mtaa on Herald M July last lot«riwed_me that 114tltMlloa lax been auimlnled to tho Lztadoa W<xM 4 Baptist Coa^râ^. I H-" Jordan aad Fvanli are among (ka« lhaak the Lord for I !* 1 bellevr oar Go<t haa ehat up His eyea. ibet

“oiK ?•?I M verb here In Soatii Africa in a hettrr poflldoa from wlat It h I I Relieve tkat you are lhe right m»n la a right place, tad that I aT **** to lhe aetreiaryabltt not by men. hut by the appoint- | Mu <f Cc<j. aid that He* especially aDDOlnted you for lhe African I Mlie|«hg A|| your payers aad ettam will he Wilborn doubt

•• Mettlag | in) very much loaglag io know the remit of the •’ u • Baptht Congress as soon ae yau have a chance to write roe,

■W be very much pieaged h you will take trouble and tell me Ik* *h0 ™"‘ '"th f™ » ... _________

Jordan, If the result of tn« I-oodon Congress would he our works wenttlon In south Africa, wbat a blessing would It not do or would

I ®»t be good for me to tn bnck to i4ntal to my churches st Port Step •* «d H.tdlng? If we were going to have .11 HgbD SB .11 mle kt? 1Z9 other deoomtaatlonft from that London CoDgreoa, would

| dlflknlt for me to go hark to Natal, for ev« today I have nnme

F Io A toPocA a* f Dclaagb.

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fatten before roe from my churches of Natal taking me bt«I be away from them Since you left South Africa, they have w any baptismal services, and no one to odmlniatar io ihea ik. Sapper They are still looking and waiting for me nine* tteea sometimes say to me, If I cannot come back to then, why la It tin rw Jordan does not send (hem some one from America In my Head1 er Jordan. please think «f these Natal B&ptiafa Th heavy or hard ba Kies lor I be deaomlnatloa They ipmt w sWr for the lawyer, and £2d or J ISO for me to go to America la 1M3 Oma do what yon can to strengthen these people's faith to the fepHtffat* work. I believe in my opinion, ar we are Dow from Ibis londm Cm gress. and perhaps going to have the recognition that li Mfa | not ace what ean prevent me from going back to my wort tv Pwi Shepstone and Harding, ns they nre still crying Cor me. Please iqM to me. if perhaps, after we have obtained (he recognhlsa. K vhH te Impossible for me to go hack to Natal If It would he no. ph* intn American Negro preacher io Natal to help these poor people. Tew a planation about these questkms will be thankfully received by m Al are well out here, and our work is promising. Please send me itvatf (he London (Congress soon. Yours for the cuse.

F aOLAM.Boksborg, Transvaal, Sooth AMcr.

Youre received. I thank you very much for the ■ mo oat 'uM I pray God doily io reveal into tue hearts of our Sept let w Infer tn Hal which will Ijc good to our faptiRfa In Sooth Africa . I am iingM wilh our fellow Daptiate here; do not get soOcieDt Of being U bank even for one week's time. Do not forget na when offering pnjw a God. From January to October, 1M4. I baptised 113 people I of with love to all cur Baptists and friends May God Mean yva mi yours Yours la Hfa name.

W M LE9HEGA-

Rev 1_ c. jordan. D. D.» Cor. Sec. F. M Bd., Loufavllle, KyMy Dear liroth- r:—PR ase accept the following atatemtmt which wa-

reseats the condition of our work In Liberia. W. C. Africa:We constructed In llflt. six bnlldlngs ns followi One thiatrana

house for missionaries. One tworoom bouse for eaok and One ffve-room honse for hoys. One chapel 18 feet by 14 tert, w church and school One shed 20 feet by 34 fee*. workshop Che chapel. 18 feet by 24 feet, church and aehool. at Congo

These buildings aie made of poles, mnd and iheteh. cmiy W* The CoBgotown building *s now the only school and cbnrtk ■ the settlement.

We commenced I he M Jordan Industrial School" at Baadoo •• •• 1 190’ whh seventeen bo vs. as follows: James L BarkRialR w- CL Morris. Lincoln U Campbell. Enns L. Scruggs. Elbmc W_ Walter H brooks. Richard H Boyd. George W. I*®/®*- George Lee. John H Frank. Charlie H. ParrlRh. Ibg Charlie H. Clark. Onr enrollment nt present la M: nrt*ir " 24: seven oa a visit home. There boys given the Jorecs trial School” until they rcarh their majority t

We have here at I he Beudoo Mission 116 acre® Of 8* fa a cape of commanding prominence, on Lake Pesos. 1 Grand Cape Mount The deed follows permanent lagHiW *

The Canjdown Station—«ere ’« have tew acres «t ,the lake, seventeen by seventeen miles. This In wksra McKluny labored (111 the Lord called him.

«f M*e twenty Bin Christians here, hut no church organisation, so church or school building but (he * thatch" house 1 built for

We bare a Sotday school of thirty six scholars, and a day îil loot boarding] of twenty three scholars, taught by Brother Jo M S Jotkrov Here I preach Iwlte a mouth. These good people k imM Ct ibe flue 24-mch hell sent to them by your Bârd

0L1R IMMEDIATE AND IMPERATIVE NEEDS.

fkst A foar-roora frame and corrugated iron building lor teach

A cbspel at Con goto Wu 20xJfl feet. Cost $3(10 00.UH. As appropriation of 1160 a year, or sixty socks of rice.

Respectfully,H. N. BOUEV

RECOMMENDATIONS

neawaey waller m our work la the most difficult (o handle. Your hut in tuggesicd the lol lowing plans, any one of which could be ihpH M good ndvsnlage by the churches'

AfeNagj for Foreign Affasioita—Wmo Will Fon Toko Yoitrsf

iMwwd "colleclion" occurs but twice lo the Bible, and with relereuee burirji in once while the word *ofe»1»g” occurs over two hundred h* referring la fourteen kinds of offering let us out "collect'’ for M ivl krlig our ’'offerings" with thankful hearts and lay them ou Mdlsrfor His service at home and tn heathen lauds.

Yoke Ynar Choice.Him i p|4n—The great work rrf the world's redemption cannot be

■dslalwd liy any haphazard method of giving. Every Christian in ■uy hytlM church should give prayerfully, comrieullously. ?y«(eni- *illr We suggcM a plane applicable fof the Individual Cbrfa- •• *4 lie churches. Trv one plan, stick in it for * year, aid see If

Ril touble the aroount y<m hare ever given before.

H’dffe Pfau.Plan comeii from South America, where the native

sei «part the wages of one day a month for the proclama- Mid He Gospel Can’t yon do se much’ Secure a large envelope; MtNubere you w|R see It every Sunday moral ng. and deposit In 11 ■*Ulng i« the Lord has prtwpered you—ff possible, the wages of owe _ *.* “omb (Inre ever* Ihree mo at he send this offering to the

Mr Foretcn Missions. This fa an Individual or Wage Plan.

TAc Mt* Beg Pkrafrom h tcrelgn Mission Board (for a tw«Fcent etnropl •

■* *vi k( ihf Rvevv Lord s day place (he box on tbs' Til uhle lei offering be taken before grace 1s eild. and 1u

give i hanks for God’s unspeakable gifts and nek bls bless- i tpoa ihf mi salon ar les. This will Interest every member of the

U of mlRslouarv training In the home This h«* Boi. or Family Plan.

Il

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The Chat Ch or Pledge Plan

Pledge Plan net been touod ueeful Ip many churches.IkM the day on which the offering |& to i* taken. vbkb be once every let the pastor preach a Berkut on ftv

At I he dote ask for pledges tojbe pud two i«kishould elgn MisMone . _ . _ _____hence, Caking ihw names, add reseed and amount* .promised. Let « vdoi’C? be handed lo all 'numbers of ibe congregation at lhe dtai M the service On the day nptiolnied. pledges and ibe name of ih« t«w marked iipuii them, vhoulrt be brought Thia U the Church Flag.

.VattiMy Conceit PionThe beawiy «f thl< i»1:in 1e that It In vol ven a Monthly Cornett—

lw»st method ever derived *nr Interesting Christians and edscatlag tfe young on >hc bijhjnrt of Foreign Mlfiricne This la nnl to tn a frvjllt i»r IhraicJ l»» clourh UfliM.’ the Rnl*e of “Concert? but a real ,«■«« Willem* lor piocinttr*. On l hr SnbbMh preceding the Monthly €<i ml. zvl m rnvtdopc nmrkn) ’'Monthly Concert lot Ferclga MiwIom ip Hie hand of r;uh member of the Church And congregation la M I in tied in ;il l be runrrii At lhe close of lhe program lei the off? rig be ghvn In uddjllon to this, once b year, on a arecifind Sunday, lb< liaslnr riwwbl give a resume of all lhe addressee delivered al ch« Monthly Cunroila nod take An offering. In this way thoie who de cat attend the juayrr meetings or concerts, and who have not had an oppor- I unity lo t*inlrih»»1e will be reached. This is the Concert Pita.

A GiW Plan.>\ co ml pinn Hint Iw now being used by a number d lhe chuuhi

h after the opening aervlcce, and while the choir or tc®p cm eiu leadx the soipj before the pattor is to preach, the deacons part a bsaid ur plat tor. niifl every one In the enneregation it asked io give om moi nr mme for Foreign Missions The money collected It turotd owr to the Treasurer and forwarded to the Board at lhe end of tbt quia*

XftfiontH Convention PlanSeven years; ago. pus. ora from nenrly every Stale in lhe Ualon wrw

present nt lhat meeting ard voted that “All out ebuFChtl be uk<i to give the tnllectlon taken on every fifth Sunday for Foreign Mintots Dr G. W I.re k the only one imelor who hat adapted th* Plaa. ideta to It the yeni round ew if hl* life decoded upon It Success i* pelled to a Mem I such falthfulneaa la talking It over, the Octet “At one ilrne notes on onr church were In a tangle; 1 called everr “ cer together and we resolved to honor God and help Africa tn ihli •*» God has honored and helped us. We have keM our promlee <■” * has kept His. We me two year* Ahead of our note®. and have moan for out African and onr Nome work *\

Tt»e tphlt of aellKImess lo so rank in some of our church**. «*• the l/>id udd another dav some would find some selfish use tori*

The plans given here are suggested with a hope of laiererileg f in some pion of doing lhe Lord’s work. No pita. however goad. • work Itself

/Mue o Pid*.< th... r>lw, r«et wtrt >our .Miov.1.

remember. fivery great project ba*s «■ < — *f a would succeed Mc«a learnedItbli. * •-*

"Tibemacle accordlog to the patterns shown hl® In the Me

49„ ......................................................._it !!■«■ It doe* Beam aa If aome of our brethren forget Chrlet is

gi rtebtf1 rufcr nr *very Baptist Church There Is a seeulag want allilil li Him io rid His church after (bo New Tcstameni plana, and d« mt rl faith In the 'itilllly c( (be IhdlvJdiinJ BaptlK lo know how n pmportkii the Lord" money as he or ahe wishes II to go The tart ■ attention has L«^n called to (he (u<< that (he ojisslonarlea, In

I i>dr riot(i lo raise ■ little money (o curry on lhe work, are forced, I |i i0i waay cases, to help pay church expaoaee and pastor's Salaries;

tu. ub iww, ofieo disgusts the giver Dr Boney and Mice DeLany, ifcc bare act been co the home field more thne three occnlha, Irom j uay al more (han three veors lo lhe foreign fields, and yet they have tea called upon to do Ihio sort of work. The Lord God declare* If ■« fccicr Him, He will honor us. and *e do beg (hat no advantage

1 ba tabca «l these workers as (hey go over the country raising means hr ch needy weak In foreign fields. If pastors will not deal hoaesLly ■!» Item, let them go lo others who will.

Earing the pxil year we have striven to huve our churches pledge I it leaal oae dollar b month This is A loiall offering from our eburcbta

it the larger cl Iles, but wbere this is followed, il would be systematic Mil weald save your Board from many n humiliating and embarasalDg iMlUao. and would he of uutcld value to the workers on lbs field lo Heir wee hour of trial. For the want of systematic giving, there are iltdiM ind jerks in the payment of our mUaicnarks. which Is painful Meed Your Board hereby recommsuda the importance of some defl* altt plan of giving a« scriptural; "Ltt every Obe Of you Jay by him in itors" 1 Cor 1€:2. This principle, if followed, would pervade tha vic j cfcurch tc that In time every memce* could be reached, and would tikp part In thia great, worldwide work.

Dr anti Mrs H. C. Faulkner, wbo went to Africa In 1S02 went out wlihoul icy promise of salary, The Board gave Item its moral support asrf r»Ked the expense of their trip New* comes to us that they it? jDainiaiDirg ihemselves and upholding tbe cause Io the Republic of Uber Is.

YOUR BOARD WOULD RECOMMEND a donation to Mrs Fûlk- ■er. she ha? been in tire ecfaoolroom teachlo* both Amerlco Llbe<1ao« “d njii»(»f alnio&t since (he day she went co the field it le possl He (k Faulkner Is (ne only Baptist Medical Missionary who hse beeb *> Weit Toasr Africa Th*> amouot of the doos t ion to be lo keeplog ■Ki rbe funds n( the disposal of the Board

TOUR BOARD WOULD RECOWMEND AGAIN (he great Impor- ta*’* if our April rally. Thu rally bM been twofold lo It* Miura Firat. k Its counteracted lhe tendency of our Baptise youcg people runalog off tooiWr rflr wb1aufog b|rdB bea(ltiful fiowere Second. I< ha*<h(i them a real live lss«e (0 talk slag, pray a*d think about on the “J knOWll an Euler Day Lessees OD lhe risen Christ at>d (be great

■Inn far *hlch He came to earth are taught and contributed to. sod •v ftHU sUre 4rea( gfl0<j |6 done, as testlruonlea will be seen from• choiiginds el lexers received At hcadnuarters year after year That

'* Program ineparcd fay your Board has been one of the beet sources êducatiun <m missions ever brought tc the atieolko of our Bajtlii wgjjpopip lg admitted on all sides The work u< lhe Board Is lo- oeuing year by year*D<3 Third. YOUR BOARD THEREFORE RECOMMENDS the **

vrtH" nt an aesinaut flr field secretary whose duly will fas defined 1Qmt wiih tbs fitness of ch Ings

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attention of our impostor^ sod * w>

thin country Nfl olier

We are aorry to be comuolted to call the to the encouragement they are giving to African Princes and Chiefs acutinred over ____.. vcfeijomlnation ullown Hself to he Imposed on by these truds u Barilai« One Cha*. Mohunmel uo<1 three others purjjoHjug la fa bom Africa, often ukc ihc nauip cf your Board. Succeed Id whUj funds lb*il oucht to co Cur o»r legitimate work We -Quid ■</< mend that no person l»c allowed to collect a dollar fo< Foreip Mit slon work of rhe National Baptist Convention, except tbe oDcm of the various Board a. or persona holding credential a issued ud lined by your Foreign Mlaslnn Hoard

Durin- Ihr rondne winter lhe course of eludy for all Mlttkrnq Eu.nda will be confined largely tc Africa

Your Board would recommend Inal our pastors and cbarcbm te cure, through the current niugarlne« the Miwsloa Herald, tbs cMnt of study imp ped oui by the Forward Movement Committee, imfiau enabling them Io keep up with the trend of events In the land ibst fa8 played such conspienonn part In the world’s earlier elvIHiaUua. bat bus lapped in’o meh title* darkness that to-dny It is called dsrb. dxri Africa

The fnllowln; ls« a splendid sign nf growth toward Urge ghUgee tit pari of Hie ch lire hrs

Foi the convention'll year of our 1fi,fi96 Baptist churcbei fiv* »n average of 47 cents. During the saw year, our meTrSerihlp of! Q3H.127 gave nn average of j cents

For lhe movent Ion ;il year of 1PP3. our 19,(96 lUpHsi churcliei art ape of fir» rents. During the same year, our member ship of Z.ltijM

During (he xenr we have went out 8.000 blanta aeklng for moitMi pledges: the following replied, and yet, of thia number only 14 hwkept up

Alabama.

Pp I *f n‘f ................. 1 cails.llle.r«v J W Coodg^me . ..Annielon Mt Zion Church.rre P if Hughes.......... .. ,jT1t r MI rille. First Hspltst CbarekRev 14 M;isscy ................ . . .............Keener.Pcv .T. Mrlntnyh . ............. .Thomasville.

ArkansaaRev. ftr© Allen .............. ...Red Store, Jerusalem 4UM CbirtlRev R w Guy .........Osceola wirst BsptSsl C1iu«*n*« E Green . . ...Fordyce, First Baptist ChurchRev J M. Hnryla ........ .Texarkana. CanftanRev .1. 1K Rn|;<nd .. CrawfordavHIcRev J. t,. Roland .. Jericho.Rev Rndnern ...... . Plum mor w|He.Rev f WHIUmn ................. Harmon. Rnwe Hill Chur**

Florida.Rev C Brewer ........... SanfordMr A»<a Hunter ................. .................Starke

Georgia

Rev A D William .... ...AUaaU, Rbaoatar-

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Bt« W. H. BeiHrfMm I. M Cswibeis If R. it. tpw^mn fir! JJ. j. Gnu S W. Perri b> C w hm* .

I R n»« i Jbv A. Rodman ». C. F Wlnoi

|ft C H. Bn ml I gr, A. Fairfax

4 F, b- l HPS*r^

fax H W Jobck fax C. W Monrp Pei r H Panish

If E. L Brown kt H C Rosier , ter. A ShaHer

Ir £ H MfOrmaM fa* S W Srai'h

Illinois. ...................Hue ken each. Mt Olive

Indiana, .................. Indianapolis. Calvary.

.............. ludlanapckllo.......... Indlnnaixllle

. Indianapol h Second Sun School... .Indianapolis, Second Hapt. Chinch

............ IndUnspolle................... Indianapolis. Antioch............... Indianapolis. Shiloh......... Jmjlanapollfl...................Indianapolis Corinthian Baptist

............ Indiana polls. Olivet.............. .. TndUnupolU

. ... IndUnapolU, Cnlvtry.

-Topeka.i .........Persons. New Hope............ Cbahute, New Hope

....Nelson.Kentucky.

-Shelbyville. Clay <9t. Bapt Church ............ Harrodsburg. Flrel Baptist Chinch

........Louinvllle. CalvaryLouisiana.

New Orleans, 7Aan Traveller R. Ch....Now OrtetM*................................................ . ..St Joseph. (Ju lite Id Bapt Church

Rhode liland............. Providence. Olney 8t Bap. Church. ............ Providence,

MUeUsippl-

hi J J Dins............ .. . .Tula•?< H A Mawv . .Rnleshed.Fr* R T Sinu ............ .Cantonfcf C T. Stamps .... Hr J W. Strut bets le* D J. Vrrnon . .. -

..♦.as . . .Columbus. . . _ _.. ..Greenville, Mt. Horeb Ban Chu«b ...Ripley. Ripley B"Ptlst S«« 3e‘"'Ql

New Jeraey.

fa1 I H Anderson dri M .] |khT. ,, , ■f. E RlUct .............Bn Fi E. Jackson . ** M Smith1h T T Tatter . . .■»’ M. \V Vaughn , *» R. D Wynn .. kB.V. line.........

. .Haekeaeack.

. .Roeelle . ..Newark.

HackeDB&ck. Mt Olivo.. ..-Jewark...Newark. St r»<« Baptist »i>rk. Hasel u>. 2d B«P ch • 9 8 * B ’ P U

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Rev. A. D. Moore Rev. I. S. Itlddlfl'e Rev. 1. Williams ..

Miss Geneva CowelsRev. w. o. Harper.............Rev. R. c. Minor ...............Mrs. R. C. Minor ...............

Rev, T. Hawkins ....Rev. T. H. WashInelon

Rev, s. E. Griugu ........ . . ..Rev. T. J. Story ................

Rev. S. 3. Steuben ..........Mrs. A. C. Ilogere .......Her. J. Kelly .....................

Rev. fl. E. Drown .... Kev. Alex. Coleman .. Rev. M. F. Evana .... Rev. W. R. Frye .... Rev. G. B. Howard ... Rev. G, W. Hayes ............Rev. R. J. Miller.................Rev. C H. Morton .............Rev. 6. B. Nowlin .............Rov. C. R. Payton .............Rev. J. S. Richardson .... Rev. J. H. Smith ...............

North Carolina................ Hertford, Union Chapel.............. Parmele................Creswell.

Ohio................ .Xenia. Zion Baptist Church.*...........Dayton,.............. Columbus. Bethany Baptist Chirrt ...............Columbus. Faulkner Mis. Sot

Pennsylvania.

...............Caraopolls, St. Paul.

............... Rankin.Tennessee.

...............Nashville. First Baptist China.

............... Shelbyville.Texas.

...............Tyler.

................Calvert................Waco.

Virginia................Bedford City. Washington St B th................Manteo................Fettlngton................Bedford City................Petersburg, Gil field B. A................Lynchburg................Afton, St Paul................Harmony Village, Gratton Bnpt Or .............Springmills............... Redart. First Bapt Church. ..............Way. Piney Hill Bapt. Church. ........Newport.

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September ................................ $103 75October ..................................... 70November .... 10 25December ................................. 16 30January.................................... 43 97February .................................. 63 72March ........................................ 12 40April .......................................... 294 13May .......................................... 169 00June ......................................... 11 67July ............................................ 2 50August ...... .............. 11 05

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15 71

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lew* „. $ ■ ■November ....................

*“ ...» 3 20■rptMhMr ............ -............ $7 3gOctober ...................................♦ , „November ...*■♦............. 4 <0December ................................. n >sJaaaary ............................... j WFebruary .......................... .♦♦♦

March .........................April ................................May...................................June ............ .............July .............. , ..

KentuckySeptember..................October ........................NovemberDecember ..................January .........................February ....................March..........................April ........Mr,7 .............................June ............ .August ........................

LouisianaSeptember ..............October . . .November . ... December ...................January ......................February ....................March ..........................April .May ............June..............................July...............................August -

October .February March . April J use ..

M 'issachusetts-January .............. . ..February ... .........May .......... .................Juno ....................................

December March April . May ....

Michigan.

MINUTES.

1X1(1 81

.1 40 M

. I ft)69 Si

. 167 S3

. 13 Jl

. 3 ft] . 3 SO . 8 11

212 10

I 83 Of 94 10

■ 3d ED1 55

. 9 107 06

37 Jj34 21

982 60

1 1«15

13 71 « tt U ?5 57

23 U 421 10

- W 1J13 77 IJ 30 10 65

11.069 31

8308 U

.8 3 fl ... 4 W .. 2 00... 23 Jl ... 168 11

3 M .... 1«

11 Ml ... 11 «

IM1M

M aryland.

.$ 0 50

. 1 00

. 50

. . 5 58

V 58

1 754 001 00

New York.

November .... January ..........February ... March ............April ................May ................

June ................August ............

>35 98

.. I C 50■■ 24 77

June ..................Align at ........

. 26 77.. : ho

. . *35 MississippiSeptember .

>121 24 OctoberNovember

..1 4 20 December. . 7 05 January ,

2? 00 February ... 21 48 March ,. . 14 2? April .

5 1’0 May ..........? SO ■lune ..

. . 95 05 ■IltlJ ..........

.. 86 01 August ....

.. ID SO

.. 247 82... .Missouri,

$517 63 September ...October ,

>54 95 November .. 10 65 December ..

54 60 January ... . 3 83 March .. ..

74 58 April ..................G <■ n May ....

... 12 06 July ..........

.. 71 G4 August ........

.. 103 51. 17 70

10 4020 50 September.........................

December ... .$440 42 January ..............................

February ...........................» 0 35 March ... ..............

. . 5 00 April .....................................

.. in 73 May ......................................10 40 June ... .............

. I SO Aueust ................................

MINUTES. 49

North Carolina.IipiwberDe i ol (r

...............$ 6 304 M

Nc vemberJanuary .

tonwlfr 1 (1C March ...DecfOitrt licaao IS 07

May ........June .. ..

Mrur)- . . fi FO AUgUStBarrli 50 22ijull IS 49

1! <32 2lee fl 96 March .hr 1 4<J April . .

2 75 May ........

Rhode luatid

Ohio.

Dreft her ji&ifit’ fcltuicy Itrih frontier

■w Uh Arfljsi

kM'Ml'r Miker W«tiBber te^mher

frlnigty lb litJlfrtlO* Jtii AlpiM

Sei I err her (kl(4rtr Mnrrihr

baMmhfr bn irr hlnan WhA AMI 4r fee *7

Oklahoma

>221 76

1 l> 41:i fl.fl9 42

18 207 554 60

. . 30 R231 S320 6937 4?

>165 11

I 3 003 001 70

. 1 243 10

o.o6 25

79 8510 81

3576

JA1 05

1 5 no. . 25 05

6 4322 8E42 26

6 1468 46

3 HOIt 55

in 25. 1 10

79 10

>400 63

South Scjitemter . Gctnber . November December January ■ February March - April ... May ......... .June ........... J...July..................August . .

September . October ........November ... December ... January ........February ., <. March ..........April .............May ..............June ............July ..............AvgUflt ........

FebruaryUtah.

VlffJrli.Sente ratine ..................

January ........February . Mtnli .........April ............May ..............June ..............July *............

Carolina.

Unknown,

1 2 55fl 65

. 3 0(1

. 6 79. 3 OjO

1 06

123 as

1 0 6«3 123 8'

<12 41

1 24 '02 04

41 1627 3136 86

6 84. 7 36 4123 12 1

. . 169 24 116 40 J

4 602 66

|462 16

1 6.12 SO69 M24 7113 2030 32

4 6022 F6

. 578 flin

, 50 M. . 5 40.. 3 60

11,440 M

...» 1 W

. .1120 21

. .. J 46.. 22 43

23 M

337 !l

7 20

60 MINUTES,

Au gnat

Foreign

Sidney J.

January .. February . May ..........July

Women’a ConvenileiJanuary .............................. . .

May .......................................Augtift - -........ <

Mt J. E. Franklin.September ... ........ . . .December............................ ..

May ... ..................................................

West Virginia. October . January February Marek April ... May June . August

MINUTES. 51

inner November

July

February

November .

Summary—Receipt) Texas ............... $Mlselfudppi ......................Woman'a Convention ... Virginia ... ..............Arkansan ............ ..............Alabama ........... .............Kentucky ...........................T«nneete« ..............

11

1924 26

1 1 no4 on

5035

in.16

1 254 14, IM) 00

600 00

>1.004 IG

J 60 no100 <ia

.. 150 on

|M0 00

1 1 RO, 11 53

.. 1 00

.. It 96

. . 85 69. ?s nx

1 76. 25 2ft

$161 91

t 1 10

>103 12. IE

SUB 32

1 0 6S. . 16 60. 4 06

IM »2

$240 17

1,440 271,000 311.004 16

924 167«« 16734 «617 63«6 01

Florida ......................Sow I h Cnrol Inn ... IXMlll i»TDQ ..............Pennavlvnnla . ... t.ôrgla .....................New York ............Nsw JcrEP.v . MirrOhtI ... Mr J. E. Fran III In Uhl riel o( Culunibln Foreign Ccuintrlea North Card Inn ... Illinois ..................Irirflann .................<"ihi<i ................ .............Went Virginia .

Michigan...................liNlion Territory Connecticut .............nklnhnma ... , ,Colorado . ............Maryland .................California .................Rhode iRland ....... States Unknown .... Massachusetts . .. Warhlngtou ..............Wisconsin.................Utah ........Inwn ....................Rev A T, Marlin Mrs. J. Straghn . . - Mrs J# V Sneed. Miss Sidney J. Tlavla

<1« 61 IS? IE 11(1 n

(1 3MH J51 ]| W|

Ml Ml MH 211 715 IM 11 1(5 11 1(1 !| 121 21!S 65 15 82 62 35 61 « 51 M 35 « 2! 35 23 N 11 fl

II II

Cl n H <1

S 15 1 W 1 M

15 651 <2 r.6S 61 111 u 118 32

Tot.) ..............................I13.MU1EXPENSES— 1

Seplemhor , , Oclntier .. . November .. Deremher .. In nn nr r February . - March . April ...... May ,..........June . .. July ..............August ..........

September October •.

Field.

kiHDUr

jtjuin • February . Mrl May . Jiif . AbpjH

I 29 92

KO 1E CO 21 <10 CO 7£

>51Drjyjgt and Eepre-aas*.

51

Sfjkatitr | 26 101 32

Nariffllier . , I <15DectfnkT 5ilJuuiarv . . , 2 10Jlarrh . . 5 61April ... 2 93Km ................... • .... 2 <3June 3 2ftJuh .. .. 3 40August , . 1 7S

|6! «2Herald.

S'ntttjber I « MOlohfr 60 6«Xavrinkrr . . 63 75beremlier . 70 17J^REiaTY . . 49 76hlrrunrv . <7 25Mirrb 26 7SAftril 73 7?June . . . ,107 64J»l< ... f>4 49Aligns! .. 176 72

(768 31 . une

November . ............rerenjber ........................

....$ 13

.... 1300 OO

January . ....................... ... 13 00February 13 ttMarch ............................. .... 13 oaApril ................................ .... 13 OflNay .................................. .... 13 ooJune ............................ .. 13 00July ...................... .... 13 00AwgV?t ............................ ....... 13 00

IISG 00Prinllnj

Sc I'l cm her ■ ■ 1l« 91Oclohur ........................... 31 64Movrnihcr - . 46 60December ............. ... 41 1«luunary ........................ 11 MFebmncy ......................... .... M 25Mmx:h .................. L33 14April .......................... 27 %May , , ......... . . 2«Jun«....................... 73 >0_Tl(] y ................. ......... 6B BlAiigllSt ................... . 31 It

1774 01Pcctagr.

September................... .......... Ill toHr tuber .......... - . 11 toNovember ............... ■ - .21 26Deromber.................... ... 33 nJanuary ........................ ........ M IIFehri’flr? .. .................. . . 21 39

........ 75 01April .......... ............... K0May ........ .................. ........ 19 76

... I 113 555S1 51

.... IM II ___ HI*

1M NMl II4« «

. .. DJ 11I MU »■ *HI Ci

. 711 II

|ff£28 fl

| lit . I »

National Biptisi Publishing Hoard. July ........................ 21 18Eqlenitrr ................. . >200 00 August ................... W)

Office.Kf rilrmljcr $ 2 66Ikiren lipr 3 17Drrcml cr .......... 6 ?KJl'kiart .......... 71 «9hbnaiv 4 14Njuk 6 63April 1 81»ar .. ... 6 83June 3 04Jalr 6 74Aaftwst 4 74

$61 SORent

Seplomkiri . .$ 12 60October .. *. . 12 £0

T raveling.September ... .................®Oc^dier ............ ♦................... *Nnvrnafier ..................................DecrmLrr ................... .Jflnunry ...................................Fthnm> y .............................March ......................................April . .. ........................May ............ .............................June ..................*•-................July .......................................-August t-...........

S43B «j

8 4

18 23 26 <0 3« 433A

VM127

GO on w 86 10 10

89 76 84 nd 40

<1

Gedrgln Rnbln<wm Smith M. J. Rob I nan ti ....................

This |c in rprllfy i hal ! hnvc ex n mined I lie bocks of 1 he Foreign MImH>h Board nt Ihp N;i(Hmnl UnpliRt Ccnvcnlinn, and found Lhe *»n« r^rreel

OCTOBER REPORT INCLUDING MONEY COLLECTED IN CHICAW.

Mrs.Bev.

MINUTES.

F D nrvl W G WaterfordJcwUa tr william* ..............Lev. A. ftahprann ........ .. .. ,

14

n

u IB

fl* II

’ September ClrtntiPr , November D*€<?TTlbpr January . Februnry March . . April . Moy . . June . . July Angiint . .

October . . November February March April May . .June

laetRawtaia

Ml , Afiffnwl

Field MlisIthariEi, Rev. S L Marlin .. Mm Jnacrhlnc Slrnghn Mr« L V Sneed .........M1ka Sldaey J Davis

Miaa Sidney J Davh » « wi u

April Mrr .Tunc

Easter Rally.Wl 34

U4 « , lie »

im r Expense—Summary.

Missionaries & Missions ft . « !»Drnynge and ex pressure ti rField .................................. SI SiHerald ........... . ........... 'Till!Nat'l Bap. Pub Board 2M M Offlcn ........ 61 SCPrlBtln* ..................... .... 774HPostage............................... IN flRent................................. 1SS DlEaster Rally . . MJ ITIncidental* .............. 4ft USField Missionaries M4 2CTraveling .. MIOSalaries ... *.................... 1 9M MSupplies ......................... Hft 20

Total in.iif 9«

September October .. November December January March April May June July . August

ft 1.500 U

I 1 W

w H 13 7b i a I RM 1 f

111 ■

Till ]] !M 11 111 21

Supplies.

SalariesM

<«Ml

I* «v •1

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nn12 nt

157 »MI*

m 132 1*1 T»

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. 1>«

MINUTES

MJ »

» WX' j E Banxll 0.11/ BI»<X I w Bbodo , ■■ w 9,1.1a .nipbell . _____ Utt Jerusalem Baptist Church

H Wet tan ■ ■ ■*■ j W 81ms ... ft, Frink M Marlin

lie fl u Hrowa C Fws «-» l» J _____ger S. L Brown per Rev, P. H. Lewie lev J W Green ......... -..........................

Alabama

Church. An»lston .

Un 1 W T Cunnlnghani B»r Geo BooMn tf A. Armstrong , Her. G. M HunterH 1 P U„ per C E Hughes . fl L Moss .............Tbw. G Church . . Janie L. Hawn rd . . If A. J. C Coi huicei Viltlnc ft K Diaard J R Berry laairli GMatt Ml 7Jai Bapl 1*1MLt tjila Ren* Fisher ..........Trinity napiisi Church ........ ..le* T. T. Simpson .........................

Mltidmi Aunnclatloo ci AlftbnmH ftiv N. S Ralcnifin Rft. Joel Rkell Ur Henry Davin ftr Adlffi TaerpI] , .

HsiuilM Church, Beseemer hxil HJver Fiaptlsl Church Kipling Ila Minnie Hesnell flub Rnnf>rq , llflla ....■wry ,Jells Williams Jue L’mpi wnmi .. htfr? njadrhlgp, per Rev. F J Carter levreoee Gray .............Uniontown A-HuncLatlon ....... Pint Baptist Church, ITnlcintnwn Flrai Biptbd Sunday School Uniontown ••• M. E .1 npan ...............................*Adnch Rjinikt Chureh. Selma.

Olatrlet of Columbia.Veraobf Arc Baptist Sunday School, per Mlsa Rebecca E. Tol-

lt«C ............. ......................................... ..

15.1

.11 410

. 1 (101 (KI

. 2 10

. 1 DU1 co1 M1 001 00

. 1 Oi. 1 flO

11 ltd1 (JO

»t 001 10

flO. t 00

t 001 O02 41I 43

. 1 06tt

I 00. 1 10. 1 M

8 M. 1 00

1 001 00

. id 00t 00

. 1 on3BOfi

1 DC. ? 60

1 001 001 001 co1 Oft1 <M1 M

_ 1 DOft 404 co1 00

. 1 002I 12

Florida

MINUTES.

lUilt IM

Mrfc Nnnnlo Slaughter Mrs Mary E No«rd

Coflnecticui

Suchui MlichenMattle Sweet ...............Mrs ____ ~

Harriett* FleMa Mm Alic? Toppl*

Re* A, Clflylon Powell Rev N N Morion Stile- P Hoar Mrs C. V Alim Mil. Carnw Ridie

Mra Acqu ire a Perkins Her J> a. Jefferson ........HI*

......... I H

Mn, Salite Du firwin . TV ,T Bo tiles . ...........P D Taunrr H C Net*win Mn (tavie Waned Mrs. Nettle Turner Mis. Merlle Williams . . . Mr*. Ella Ca.nly .................Mrs Ann WilsonMiss Addle Wnrren . MIhr Jessie €ampi*<*H Rev K R BrHi

............. UN

..............I Ji... 1 M

.... HI -........... 1 « ---------- 1 m ---------- ZJ ........... 1 DC.......... IH ............ 1 M ............ J « ............ 1 «

1 a 1 m 1* 1 w 14 IM 1 01 1 * fl

I if

nsr Rev Geo W VeeW. Blabojl Jobnsoe .

Vermont Ave Baptist Church Rev

Canada.

CaUlarnta.

CtrtrgiaW II CarH*nW >L Palmer ...D. 1A Jnmta .......... ................................G C McMillan ............................................John W Taylor .............................. ■I. Bryant .................................. ••Mary M Wilcox ............. ....................W M Moore ........................ - - • •Worth County Sunday School Association Mrs. Sallle Green .......................................S P, Conner ..,«

Colorado.

MINUTES 65

t fl Rm».................... -............................... . V M|f F f «•«•* ............... ■ ««* Ray YtnmK. per Rev. P. S. L. Hutchins .............................. 1 0i>]n p s L Hutchins ...................... . ... I 01

Indiana.

jhe M>r> K*»a.em ................................................. . |1 00a * ihifio ..................................... 39nth <? 1-ee .......... ........................ ................................. .. 40«n Marr B Drown ................................... .................... 1 00

I 111 not*.

Ike E Cornier.............. ... ..................... I* S3Mr firarc Yomifce ................................................................. 1WHr Skiwtri fh<rrs ........................................- -.............. 1 ••Hit- Hallie Ttinmpsun ............................................................................ I 00

R T lbw . . .......... 1 00Women* Mixslhiinry Society, Aurora............ ........................1 <*jwtar (’ahm I’rovidcncc Baptist Ctaurch, Chicago. 9 55ftovMriicr iMplhl Church, Chiens ..................... It 25T. H CauiMjn..................,..................................................................... - - 1 00

Indian Territory.

Ret J F Kerne ..... |0 10Me* M L Ih.^h ........... . i 76l»d Territarj Convention.......................... 1

Kcntkichy.

Me A S Nnrrls .....................................................................................-U ««Mr* E w lUed ............................................. J 00lev C M M.mmc ............................ 1 ••

KamaaMr« Julfn Caraell .............................. •* ??»n Bl. Palmer .......... * “Ute A Hemte. von ....................................................... ’ “

Louiaiana.Mrr Ma.y M Wemi . ................ .............................. ** “UM H Williams .......... ‘ “*• ’• ......................................................................... ....................... ! *&e» A. s Hardeman ............... t 'M S D„hn .......................................... J 2J

L r Washiugtoo ................................................................................ ,A k ash ............. J J®

H*v Fnmikbin Cnlemstn ............ - -»»' J n Green ......................................................................................... ’frv John Marko ........... .U. J Acor ................................................................................... 1 *?Ttn MrPhcrsnn ............. > ■

♦ F D DUnflad ... *

56 MINUTES.MINUTES. 67

Rev J. J, Dlnoioid ......................................................... ... 4 tRe* E. L Brown .................................................. ......... *J J

Thoie contributing oce dollar are o folio we Reheco WilliamJ tell go a Meria Handy. Frenccs 8m ll Dial. Mali ado Jobawa *Jokaeoo. Ev'igeline Brown. Ellie Ryan. Mary Pok«rDan well. Andrew Shields. Sarah Sanderc. S«il«Joeepb. Victoria Wloa. Prlcllla Rainey. Allee Woods. Hror^Lucy Butler. Phltoraene Blllap. Ellen Jefferson. Cecile McGeeRe* Robl Fraxler ......... . _Re* Henry J. Pearl ................................... ’Re* C. W Brooke .......... .......................... ................... .................Re* J M Richards ................................................ ..........

Mn. Wm Uwh

M Inoeada.

M illilalppL

Mrs S E E. WilliamsMrs. Georgia A. Taylor ...........................................Re*. A. G. Johnson ......... ............................A. S Moniaohi**.*Church, per Rer A C. Morris .....................................Church, per Re*. €. G SykesJ. F Hubbard ........ ............................................. ................M. W Scot I ................... ............................Mrs Cniniu Lewellen ..... ...........G. Gholeon ............ ............................................................. ..

4 11

Id J 9 Swaney Mr A. T<‘tJ («0k< San Mbep A

Dm it. Vaaoicler Mn J. H Wr»n Mt A. Powell on Maty C. BorO

Michigan.

Ncrth Carclinr

1 H JoHeoa ...........................................■a. CrrndJll .............. ..............................f T. H.jotl ................ ............................NUer Nlioa ............ ..............................Mime M Ranch. Sarah J. McRca hi i>4 Mr*. I.. T. Ctirlotmu ............Flirt najiiri Church. Hentorit .............Romm Oak OntUlot Church. Edenton

New York.

41040044

313

00 00 H 40

«On

.. 210

.. 5

W 43 *000 13

G. Allen ...........M re Mary Jordan ............................................ ..Mrs A P Smith ................ .................................Mffifi M J Manning .................Mils Candace Jones ... ...................General fliptlel Convention of Mississippi. Jackson Street Sunday Vicksburg ............Re* C P Hunter ......................... .. ...............................Re* T B Xfllea . ..........................................................Mis Rap and Ed Convention of Mississippi...... Prof. C M McCook ................... ..J. C. Chapple ..................... *...........

I H

UH

.11 M

MleeouH

Mr M Patton ’ M 1*Mia TIIMe R. 011 1 alMu. flr.wn Hn Man Berkeley ........... . ............ ......100110.4 R Jennet ........................................................ ■........ 1 “MOIW Barrow ....................................... .........OerwM 3. Boyd . 2 0"

New Jercey

Mrs C R McDowell Mrs Evelina Raker Hattie Cooper J J. Turner . R*» Duson Philip Dlion . G N Lee Lulu Hill Ellta Adkins Kellie Duson Arnold Du win Cyntha Duaoa

Viney Duken ..

* * i n

Wn. tMle.r ..................Mr* 3 A ScottC. B. Jone*3. H Malony .................■" F S Kalman ........AMU R Wllliama Mln Jennie TiMen «• Hattie Miller Mln MatiMn Buney ... bin Mantle Cerkln Hh< Nnaaie Haly ..... »rt 0 8 Klnith ..........

Ohio.

... 3t ••

. . . 40.... 1 «>

......... IM 1 30

____ 1 0*I Ml

........ 1 001 00

... .11*

........ 1 *0 ........1 Oil

BhahMh William* ....................... ............... ....................................Ailhur Donah)urn ............ * •.............. ..Mbit Enaier. Unk>n napt S S Coo»«atlot>. Hareeyabor* hA* Brown ............................................. ................ .................hr* C. A Huiiman .................................. **•**••••’#»«. Albert Pa.lka ...........................................................................•Wa Minicab ......................................................................................

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10 00I 00

. 1 M ... 1 00

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TrvrlHrj

Hccth Carolina

MINUTES,

Cora R Annis..................Geo W Hayps .........................Rev. W A Burch ............Hulun Bap Ch.. Cl I nc 111 nu I ].

Calvary □apiist Church .............................Mr H. 5. Brooks ...................... “Mrs Alice White ........ ...........................................

inn* IlIN

Rhode Island.

N N Minevrtl ................. ..........................................M. .1 Hampton .................. . ............................... 'Sarah Sensrion .......................... /Miss Mary Hatch .............................,..............................John Bi'ool's ................. .............. .. ...............................Muy E Barker ............................... ..................V Timblake .................. \Mis Jnhn D Davis.............. ............................ .

T r*v«»*aa»

Rev G. T. Daniels .Robert Scare** ........D F Rft^dLnuch .. Rev M It Jrraaain Rev J. » Jones

N Peleison ............ .......................................Morris Street Ba pi 1st Church. Hallsburg Mb Canaan Assn, JnhnMtnn . . ....

Harriet Bailer . .... Rev \V M Simmon* Rev Jca KeDI . . Rev W W Henn]

H Bellfleld .......................John A Hbtrlw . ..........Mias Jennie B Flavia ......Mrs Jane Daria ..... . .....X n Cnbcll...........................................Zion Banlist Association .V Taylor .................................................F. B. North ............ .................................E. A. Martin ...........................Dr. I. H. Kelly .......................................Rev. J. J. Goodwyn ... ..Mrs Mary Binkley McCowanMrs Phillis Noel . .............................

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«n CarrU Broan pnt h. J. Colle? rm A. T. *yre« IHt Jaele WBHanis Kir W B Ball •

a, A Grint*Dir B D TaylorNr* - ■8n tin UM «r

I

Annte Tsylor ...............................................e m ...........................................HUI Baptist Ae'oclatlnn .........................HUI IHsIrlct Snnday School Convention ft D Taylor .................................................

A. a Meslln . .huIlM V Wlbon . A B Mtuhms .. Virginia Thomas . . .S. C. Barrett..........Mm G Carsan ........Uhs L. B. Jenninfia Rit. Alex. Coleman

MINUTES. 59

1 00 1 00 T <W 1 OT 1 001 002 00 1 001 oo2 00 2 001 00

Virginia

1 00 t <10 0 an

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Wteconnld.

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TbIN Baptist Church, per Mrs. EHm. R. Tinsley. S^rlotflfld |U 00

Wear Virginia.

IHOtael* Kddleten .... .................................................

tboM contributin': JI 00 each are an raiiowa R»r. D C. Hjater. to. G. Richard Gordon, Bov Jarno. HMI-r. hr. Mar, Blew. M mil. Miss Florence Harris. Mr. Btrtie John»°« "... „rMk, •tot Rev R I. Perkinn, Mm. Betite A. Wfilteme. Mrs Eltea Brooks. Mt Burk Wlllteme, Mina Sadte Os via. Mr A. D Fairtan. Mr O R,,.e, Mr. John Barley. Mr. F H. Fairfax. Mr. Geo. Walker. Mr. E M Dandridge, Wise Marla Walden. ( wEdridge Harvey ......................... .................... t 7gJ R Falrfsj; ......... *............0 W Wshitr ..........

Tcji Asstiflatlan. 8 60

■t Zi«ii Raiillvt Cbuich free E M Flelrheil ill ..................■1 Olivet Bet 11 si Church lore Byrd Prllleimun 1. W V«........to™ Betllsi Church (per June* Walids*) MlUllk* Rock (M Etepllat Church (par J. P HnMeana). Mt........Arftoto Baptist Church (per C Hughe*). Ill................ ..Hr*t Baptist. S S Paaelltan (par 8. H. Falrtkul, W V*..........I R Willis Ma .....................................................................................I A. Hloohani Nebraska ■UH Haines, Arknneti* ........................................... ■ ■ •• ■' B Humphrev. Ark.......................................................................Ural Bopllst Church (Thotna* H White). Cil«<w Pote«. Va...

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T L CrMUk. •«*“.......... .............. .. ..............................................u< Bitfcrl Assiwla*Io. (per R. WltbaokL D. C..........«, oihrt H*» Oiurefc (per M W Ollbcrtl N. Y.............. .R D. Herald. La............................... ...............................J.H. Carter. «a................ ............................................ ..g. II Campbell. Okla .................................................................Cm F 31 Con (per J. S. Kelly). Tex......................................UMOrr Mbolan Circle (W W Browa). Pa........................*. U E Coa. (tier Mre. J MIHer)............................................H Walaoa. Ala. .............................................................................• T kuntr (Cedar Hraaeb Aaao.) a C................................CmI Oak Wert Arao. (R. I. Williams). Tex....J................Nt ZIm Asso. (per J. S. Svaacy), Mo................................tad Ban Cborch (per B. P K. Gayles). Ill...........................St Paul Ba* Oiorch (per A. H Roblnaoo) S C...................St L*e Bap Chorch (per T J Towoseod I. Tena............WCaneBi): Cboreh (per G W S. Keoneday) 8. C...........

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Ry motion of Rev. A. E. Edwards, of Mississippi, the report of the Foreign Mission Board was adopted.

Benediction by Dr. Geo. W. Lee.

Afternoon Session.

The Convention met at 2:15 with Rev, E. Hall, presiding. The devotions were conducted by Rev. E. H*

A short address was made by Rev. P. A. Knowles, Arkau-

Rev M. W. Gilbert, D. D., New York, addressed the Conation on the work of the Educational Board.

Report of the Educational Board by Prof. John IL Wfl- «nr A. M , Secretary, South Carolina.

REPORT OF THE EDUCATIONAL BOARD.

T» IM Oftecrti and Members of the National Baptlat ConventionOar ^rethrew A review u< ihe record will bear out the asaertlon

1hal no taxjrJ of the National Cowvealinn him received m liberal sMWit of critktawi bus your Educational Beard And it U a fact ibai Ml a little of the criticism has come from those who, white fur ■rtiuf MJ Straw, have nevertlrelesa required I k«l brtek shall be made II requires no very high mental attainment to Nad fault It does be syeak a high order of Christian virtue to have constantly before us ao MelUcvat and sympathetic appreciation of the eovlroomewfa and clati' des aînst which H»e Îven cause has to contend. The success <1 a drew cause enunpt alwaya be measured by what It baa achieved, bat rather by what it ha*j achieved under the circumstances taw? the case, we nnbesftatfrigly claim that your Educational Board! h^s been an failure in its year’s effort.

Since Christian education Is a handmaiden of mission work and Weed a pronouncerd phase of H—the question arteew m to whether • dateiijn organization representing over 3.t00.0» communicants **d ■ predominancy of I he mental attainment of the Negro race on sis rd tn ignore a cause which promise* «wch lasting a ad far reaching remit a is sar struggling people, our grand old denomination, and to the glory »d tamoi nf mil God K is a fad that there Is no ftmllar organization s( Christian workers of any denomination that does wot give Christian fftuike a prominent place In the ncooe ci its endeavors Can fne i-r«i Kailonal BapiKi Conventtnn afford to want to do less’

Rni what shall the nature and "cope of aweh work be* It may be vAfd Clearly, it must he natlounl In character, swtalaing lhe Mme idatkm in purpose and spirit that the work nt the other boards raslaln ta siwllar work fn I he vespnetive states With this end In New^ and, to Mrordanec with instruction^ from thia Convention we have labored •oa irds a real federation of the schools which are owned, eon I rd IM a-d nweiaied hy the N<*gm Rapttats Iheronelveo aw? alM) rtfaMshlpr of a Theolodcal Semina y which shall be a real credit to Ibfe Convention ,

As io Hie probablllly of our being able «O federate the acboolw men ,**pd and rendering Ihem real, substantial aM. It to t® ’• Mnd iho following Wherever the goepel of the Bon • f ** "•rmrkM inch and women grow iocresudngly beoevoleot. There «

benevolruce to day than (here was twenty years ago There w*l N' much more twenty years from now Ibaw there 1n today JJ***®* ftffc are lîng given for education than ever before. Larger gUJ"

hy (Ureti Our Ne-ro Raptist schoolw can be the recipients of some* ihosr gifu. ami lhqv «)rp|y need them But the agency by means* »hlNi Tiueh gifts will come must be truly repc'eneutoti™hsftrr e<mh«lcncc And, in the very nature of things, our National MucatitMial Bnard can most nearly be w*cb ■» ag®n«y R 2TT, «»er, bare the confidence and support ot our own brethren leiore i<


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can receive ike confidence and git Is of otlicrK n- “• ••cntiobi! n can be made to sustain. In n large measure relailmc . , , “T’-which the crcat Americoo Baptist Home Mtsôn Siw v snsnr 7 its schools And no little of lhe monev secured tn n«irr i«n (h* would row» houi the same or elmUm sources n«t iaf raiindu»<m t such itossiblc results nuiM he laid by oitmelvoH A- 40 <KI|. Na(i 7 Theological Seminary project, this should be «*abl i< *ho«M W bX ns u iwlMike to our |i;ir! lagging li should Ijp imiii a nh to our ability lo plan and achieve and lo our ze4 inr n cnu(j(. we 7"’ cannot nffori) to Ignore In this the morning of the Iwrntk-Lh r»should be erected for a reason fur greater It sho„M h wcause it is an actual nod soon will be □ erring npe/i

It should be remembered that the highest attainment uf an?- naUo| can be measured by the fervor and quality of i|N r»»< ni>ii «. J Tfev Negro preacher is ;is yet lhe oaly recognized Jearfo of Mr A horse run pull ft wagon, but be would make a uqoi -it. Similarly, it will be a sad day for lhe ckum of Christ Mnw >e- cause of superior attainment, any perceptible nnmkr nl ahull be pa«ioml by the pew. r.............. "tlun. doing to preclude »uch a iKkesibility4 I lMO|>)e arc in m> many places. receiving lhe same Irniomg mu nf"h» n«" iam iu> . (tai he more for Mi imte white children ate receiving. Thtrlv—twenty years from lo-day many ol our Negro congrecutio^ will compare, m average Intelligence. most favorably with thp whfiw* n«r nil ii >f the same pci suasion just around the comer And ft will be found that div successful Negro pan tor will have "lo be *hlr lit gjv- a reason Cor lhe hope that in within him" lo ihe «W 4* Kite that l< Is required tli hh while fellow inmi<ir H-j u , tirtw wonld have a crop in October, he must pin nt his seed in the Spring Jr ■ ’ u-oii <J have adequate leadership for the churches twenty y«rf from today *e must hnre the place of preparation now.

Jf the incidents recorded in the Bible serve any purpose ond the. ei- ”« hq Lord Jesus Christ teach any lesson. Di-e P 1i no toss

duly n< ih«* rtoiii* »n prepare lo leadereliip than 11 Js to frvacb Hr 0o<nei u ■>«»»? creature And it Ju a matter worthy ol note Ibni Ibr work of |ii«|i*)iing ihe ]ii etcher preceded lhe glvlac of Ike great «u ■v.-L Xow we have under Negro leadership nod coitrol several Uib*4« in wh.ch our yoting men and women can receive thorough pr«tb a ration for »h*H te s work. We have not a single school owned anJ

by Negio Bapllais in which a preacher ca/< receive tbornugl y adequa e iraminc nlong theological llnca. (hat will he cumniennoTMe

wpt I he age atiil Ilmen In tvhlch he will have to work Ai tie w ••a*r is mt iei pvep.iied ftntiitclally to foster an imiitution of Bu«b ACiipe of cuilr^vor. It dearly and logically become*! the doty of tlb National liody to supply th* positive nn<i Increasing need.

In addition to (he seed mowing cf sentiment. Lhr harvest from whirh wil enable MR In fedoiflfr our distinctive achonl lv fscl M wvD u namr wo kawr iWilcTsIncd ihftl lhe eslahllshfng of n NsllOTfll Therlof >cut Seminary was the rhi«>f work befnre us. And tn lhe succeaa r/f tbe work assigned the Cnrre*]>nndtng Secretary of this Hoard b*a ** dressed himself with persistency, constancy and earnesCoeu TW ifcwte mav not bp as much manifest regatta na we *ouM naturally desire must he attributed io causes Mher than Incompetency tn Im**’1* or rat effnii and labor «n his part ThM he hag not proceeded I1 ’ 1* li II • lhe Secretaries nf thn other Boardn la altrlbntabte to ,n* Tact Ihnl the Ei hi cation.’il board has hnd obstacles to deal wilb w

i«jj>€ri«Dce<l by the other Hooda With a view of having ibenr

'41 Udes known. If not removed, we here and new call altention to

i •(«1 Tbe work of ho other Ron rd brings It In seeming competition with| He local work hi any statei According in n jiorte made, every Secretary han received viilior H begin ’ll*1. i« HW* °f emergency, seme money or financial aid fmra hte HonM vxrcpl lhe Sccrelory <if the EilvcuIlonnl Board

J. Every orhor Spriebtry can appeal tor money for urunetbing that In. while lhe Educational Secretary has hud to appeal (or what is

k bt nome da>4 Tbe appiucnl unwillingness nt Mjm? <a he sal I r lied with a small kKtaihr; lhe part of the EdMcntloual Board jn«1 a« they have had Id 4o Id ibe case cf every olher Board

Tb» question is not a debatable one ns to whether thia Cod vent inn art! do educational work It le not even a question m to whether it cu For there su e no reasonable limits tn be sei upon the achievements cflMe great lirtdy if it is really in eernnst about dolnc n given thing Tb? wsllnn itnlr is. are we io dead esrneat Accordingly. Ibese rec eamodalio*'' ire umd«hl LfI ritIi nn enthusiasm for (bls department nl the work coma |i(o erlsience that, for Intensity, wilt equal the enthusiasm for any I•tbtr departnierU

J Let encli slate dele-rntion put on the Educational Board a mnti vbo bis failli hi (he ulush. a dlapuslllan to help lu need, and an un ■t|l|0£n™A in !>■ a more offlcltl adorn me ntI LeT lhe Eiliic,n 11nn»l DnPird be removed from Nashville tc a place

wtert 3 Rlinn k local Executive Board can be iecured I hat will rive •lio Ibe Sem'lai v both counsel and tangible aid

i. Let the Convention Instruct and order the Rd<irAtlnaal Board topulnn foot (hit: conventional year the long proposed Notional Theo hflcal Seminavy oven if the denomination must be put io tome debt

to 11 in I'C'rtecUy obvloui tfial It la easier io raise money io Wf s ('ebi on ?nmelhlog that Ja, thin II !• to raise money lor Bome-thlDE thnt is in he.The jrfclitloiul duty hag heea assigned the Secretary of the Educa iml Baird lo compile the etatlnttcn of a*ir Negro schools, tb&t la, ikue wholly owned and controlled by the Negro Raptlate Tbe dlf- tolly of futhm: all the Lacta Id favor of wbtl we I *u* aceoatollihid ■liltis li aliue<t impopxitjlc 1o do cjnelvea full and adequate juaUce. Tt Jnil. however thnl we bflvo lhe following Bapllsi schools owned

cohtioili i| hy Negro Baptistsfcapiisi Cnllr-e. Little, Rock. Ark; Arkadelphia Academy. Arkndcl- h>a. Ark Riinkley Academy. Brinkley. Ark.: Magnolia Academy, ’•nun Ait Oucblta Academy Camden. Ark . Wynne High•hex Wtn K- Aik ; Alabama Dapfief UniWally. fl*lma. Ala.. AnnlJoe Bs|ir.Ki VfAdcmy. Analalcn. Ala . Eufaula Baptlit Academy. Eu

Ab Maiinn EspHM Academy, Marlor, Ain Opnllka High •idol Opiiik;i, Ala.: Thomasville Academy, Thomasville, Qi-; Amer- » Wdhic American. Ga . Walker Baptist Academy. Aiitimta. Ga ; *nmi Adiri M1V \thcoa. C,s ; Central City College. Macon, Ga Whor •• toiw. md Di (I um ria! School, Charlotte. N C; L*ta UalrerdtJ.

* High School. Wnkwfleld, N. C.; flhllab ’uduilrlal InatJ toWatiynirtwii. n C-! Thompson a luifHute. Lumberton, n C. The

Addie \„ik School. Winston, N. C ; Girls' Training School, Riwnk ■fnn N r Roanoke iMfltnte, RHrabeth N. C.; Alhermale TraJnln«

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School, ©deuton H. C.; Bardie Academy. wiodeoi N C lUa. College. MletlMlppI; 0looter High School. Otooter. MIm cZZ Minlaolppl College. Kooduoco. Mis* Grenada High Bcboot’ wlM_ Mlar.; College. Koacluko. Mine; Merldlaa High School Um*. MIM ^Ministerial loatllMo. Went Point. MIm ; NeUletoa High feZZ Nettleton. MIm.: Greenville High School. Croon villa. Miao N*. u baoy High School. New Albany. Mho.; Jackson College him »» University. Louisville. Ky.; Codig Normal TboologiMl CoDcxo'c** Ky.; Glaacow Normal InoUtnte. Glaseow, Ky.; Western Collett- IB letfoo College, Ky.; DaovUle InalHuta. Danville. Ky.; -----Note and Female College, HopktnavUle. Ky.; Bckatola Nortec OWm city. Cane Sprlnga. Ky.; lesndon Academy. Loadoa. Ear)and (M alupa College. Seguin. Texas: Central Tan. Academy, Waco Tm— Howaton Baixlvt Academy, Houston. Texes; Hear* a Academy Bm Texas; Pine Valley, P, V. New Home. Oakwood; Virginia «inluji and College, Lynchburg, Va; The Union Indan rial Academy pm Conway, Va.; Charleeton Normal Industrial lortltnto Ch»iM< ■ C.; Mai her School, Beaufort, 8. C.; Peace Heron, lode Uriel SrhM Broad River. S C.: Nelson Merry College, Jotemoa City Tana- Bar* Institute. Memphis. Tenn.; Lexington CoIorod Normal School, LmW too. Tenn. Dnwe* Academy, Indian Territory; San go Bapiiat cohmt Iodine Territory; Florida Baptist Collego, laekaoavllle. Fla; MmIR Baptist loetltste, LAvooak, Fla; West Florida Baptist Academy, Ns aacola. Fla.; Leland Academy, Dooaldaoevllle. La.; Batoo Roan Am* emy. Baton Roeg*. La.; Houma Academy, Houma. La.: Morgm On Academy. Morgan City Ln ; Howo IneUtote, New Iberia La; Optte ■u Academy. Opetoeus, Ia ; Central Louhlena Academy, aiaeeodh La.; Cherryville Academy. Cherryville, La.; BapUit a cat emy, lab Providence. U.; Monroe High School. Monro*. Ln.; Ruato. Aredm*. Rsstoo. La: Shreveport Academy, Abnendria, La; Field IMm Masvdeld. La; North Louldaaa Industrial High School, Morwoa la. Clayton william* IhsHtute, Baltimore Md ; Woaler* Baptist Osa* Macon, Mo

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The following resolution wm introduced by Dr M Gilbert. New York, and was adopted;

Resolved. That It is the M-Me of thia Coo vent ion that iim^ coow for *wi« decisive action to be taken toward the early a ad establishing of a Baptist Ideological Seminary at aa «ar1f 4^ the education of our ministry In theology.

Reoolved, That the BducattonaJ Board Is hereby Hedged ta M and hearty sapport of thia Cooventloa Id carrying out the atete I

Resolved, further. That Buggeotlons be made at thia u Educational Hoard relative to the suitability of places for ths kra of the Seminary.

Rev. W. H. McAlpine, D. D., Alabama, the first Piwit of the National Baptist Convention, was introduced to dress the Convention on “The Outlook, or the Future tor Next Twenty-five Years.”

Dr. McAlpine being physically unable to speak, asked y mission In furnish the Secretary his paper and l» eua from speaking.

Dr. A. T. Stewart, of Mississippi, introduced the fob ing resolution, which was referred to the Committee Resolutions. (See report of Committee on KesohrtsMtil

By motion of Rev. A. J. Stokes, D. I)., Alabama, the ■ dress of Rev. W. H. McAlpine, D. D., appear in Ibe mini Carried.

Address^ “The Educations] Status of th# Negro Bipi* Ministry during the past Twenty five Years," Rev. E. i litigton Wilson, Kansas.

The report of the Educational Board was adopted.Dr. W. H. Phillips, of Pennsylvania, addressed the CM

vention on the “Educational Status of the Negro Ministry.”

Rev. H. N. Bouey, D. D., returned missionary fin Africa, addressed the Convention on his work in AM*

By common consent Rev. C. H. Parrish, D. D„ read re lutions bearing on the consolidation of the lx»tt Cuvj On vention with the National Baptist Convention.

Whereas, The prime object of Cue National Itapttst CrawaSn1 the iinllcntton ol our entire iNegrol BapUnt family United Slates to the e*4 that we s»lgbt be of larger aerates la aw ‘ and oor race; and.

Whereas. All the Negro naptlata of Ibis cowolrj are ■«* Wj bed wlih this body and united ,o Its support nicest Ibe tail 0 Convention; and, -

whereas. The spirit of peace and volty hie grown la lbs tad Convention at recti rapid rate. In view ot the secceaa ol Mb (he urgent needs of lhe hlngdom of Cbrlel. and alee the raid union of one people, that the Loll Carey CooveaUon baa foent ocraeloee sent a comaalaalon to coaler with thia Csawmh lo a belter understanding and cvDaolldatloa; and

We understand that a corumkaloa la even Kia la attend Me fare Iron the LvOlt Carey; therefore, be. It BgMh/4. fl) That it In our sincere desire that hereafter there ahull

all Baptists at our race and between Che Lett Carey sad m ChaveatlonfrMlred. (2) Tlixt Hie National Baptist Convention shall iccetre aad

the lj>tt Carey as the First District Convention auxiliary to e Mk Mil Baidisi since it was Che frat district to organic and other iMria are now orgaaired In full sympathy with this body But be

■Mtrrd. That tlie above Is only recognized nod granted apou the k etalHiOM(|| all lhe missionary work of Chat body shall bo turned Over itedirection of our Forelku Mission Board, which shall assume all la*'” tor lhe prosecution of lhe niisflfcmary work at fuenent uH <!> by lhe B-oif Carey; and.|!| Thai an coalrihntions for kbIsbIods to the Lott Carey shall be rec trip reported to our Foreign Board, and the money expended through ll kw<4 Be it furtherHI ReLsdved. That lhe Foreign Board of this body akall seek lo pj mi He wkhes «l lhe octi Carey lo the appointment of tuition Mlreu Uni hiuii and lhe expenditure of funds collected by It BeuulvetJ, 151 Tlial lhe Corresponding Secretary of Colt Curey at all i saper»Is Ion of the foreign rnissloD work In the territory at the I Carer, nailer regulations off our Furelgu Board, uud that Its uaeni i ilaH artain the same rda.voiiK to this body as other delegalefl, ■ duly accredited, and shall, like others, be duly recognized 01 our arftlees and hoards and nn ike door of this body, predeely ns any

ffl Resolved, further. That this Convention hereby places Itself on Ni »s in fcirur of the largest liberty to all regular li* pt tat a, and 1 *4 regard xs disloyal to Iola body either the l«o<l Carey or any » hrpilMs *l»o choose to evercl«*e their liberty as Bap»Hls, pm ft Hal lire I.nft Carey .^nd other Baptfafs will suite wilb thlu Cow itoi 11 Its g^wjrxl work for Christ nod our race, and will aubacjlbr wr consNIntinn and regulations, will regularly contribute to lhe* • uf the Convention and seek to build up and not destroy lhe

»JhMi BapHst Convention.►•dred. Anally f?) Thai our Foreign MlnaWin Board W requeste^l ûier with lhe Intt Carey CQmmhalOn which Is now In attendance• Ilin CanvcBtinn with full |mwer to take Anal action for the f^t’ Rjtauching Ike co operation or oonanlldatlou of the two conveatloMK, •twlaln whether eommtsalon ha willing to accept the |iro- ■•i of tbc'U' teâiuliOM^ lo arrange all minor details In a manner

la rtilld with the spirit of these resolutions, and tn make all *try Inal arraMgemeitQ B f ta tr?outer of the work of the U>tt O

be it furtherr**,T*d «). i h^t whenever asM commission shall agree to the niL?** ^Rolutlnna.lt shall be considered by this Convention.

•te lottr.-reey commission Is clothed with power to make dual ■'•vw' that the consolidation and co-operation of the iwo Cooven* and Anally settled without farther act loo from thte

A- H EDWARDSthotiop resolution by Rev. A, E. Edward^ Vir- wag referred to the Foreign Minaion Board. (See re

n MINUTES. 73minutes.

Rev. E. J. Carter, D. D„ Alabama, addressed the Co*** don on his reasons for leaving the Methodist < hureh M becoming a Baptist.

Rev R. Spiller, D. D., of Louisiana, addressed the Gu vention.

Rev W. S. Brooks, D. D., of the St. Stephen’s MtllkxM Church, was introduced and addressed the Convcntm

Rev. W. A. Burch. D. D.. Ohio, addressed lhe tonveatua Benediction, Dr. A. E. Edwards, Virginia.

Night Session.

The Convention assembled at 7:3t) wifi President E. C Morris presiding. The devot-ona) exercises were cjiuIkW by Dr. G. W. Lee, D. C.

President Morris introduced Rev. Bishop \V. Joharei, D. D.. District of Columbia, to preach tlw Educational Sm mon.

Dr. Johnson took as his text, Tev. G;’: “And he forth conquering and to conquer,” etc.

Prayer. Rev. M. W. Gilbert, D. I)., New York.The following resolutions by Dr. L. L. Campbell. Traa

were referred to the Committee on Resolutions. (Set report.!

Benediction. Rev. S. E. Smith, D. D., Kentucky.

THIRD DAY—Morning Session.

Chicago, III., Oct. 27, 19*The Convention assembled at 9145 with Rev. A. N. Mc

Ewen, D. D., Alabama, presiding. The devotion* were conducted by Rev. A. D. Hurt. D. D., Kentucky, who ««d Romans 10 as the Scripture lesson. Prayer by Rev 4. Parr, Tennessee.

Rev. I. Garland Penn, D. D., Georgia, nromottr of lk» Young People’s Movement, was introduced and addremd lhe Convention.

By motion of Dr. C. H. Clark. Tennessee, the Coavtataa appointed a committee to consider the propriety of * dorsing the Young People’s Movement to meet in WnbiM- ton, D. C. .

Remarks by Dr. J. P. Robinson, Arkansas, Chin** Home Mission Board.

The reports of the Home Mission and Publishing were made by Rev. R. H. Boyd, D. D., Tenoesaeft spending Secretary. •

ft w President and Delegates of thu Tuientyfifth Annual Sanrn of the National Baptist Convention of America: Otar Brothers:—We, the Home Mission Board and Pub-

tehur Board, oiler you this our joint annual report, which a the tenth annual report of the Home Mission Board, nd the ninth annual report of the Publishing Board, giv-

account of our labors from September 1st, 1904, toMpwtStst.lfWS. _

Bekeving that your patience would be taxed to take up the Mails of the general work of these two Boards, we thought a best to cal! your attention to a few of the most important bit ares connected with this work, and give you a general binary of the work performed, asking your special con ■faation, co-operation and prayers for certain much rectal imprm ements.

Tie work of lhe two Boards has been conducted jointly reua this year under the general oversight of one general utrdarv. While we acknowledge that the magnitude of ► work is indeed great, and that it is almost impossible for any one secretary to keep up with the details of each of these boards. vet it is our firm belief that these two boards tn perform lhe work more successfully and with better ad- naUfv lu lhe denomination at large jointly, than they pos Air could separately.

The details of our missionary work this year have been uadaried a In-ost wholly by the Publishing Board at Nash-

Tenn . which in turn, has made quarterly reports to the Home Mission Board at Little Rock, thus giving the hl shiny Board exclusive control of the details, and the Blue Mission Board the general oversight of the mission- ny, colporter and publication work. By this method our tame mission work has been conducted economically and aibdl extra expense, and all the dividends arising from

business departments of the publication work have been allied to the missionary, colporter, Bible and Sunday Rkool work.

THE HOME MISSION WORK.

This department of our work has made steady and rapid actcsKp each year since its organization. We have tati surpris'd (□ find how readily our states and territories taxc xxe|H<'d the work and have gone into cooperation talk iis iii nur endeavor to have an organized system of gen- mlintaxioicirv effort. This, more than any other, is one of

seeks (o,| features of Baptist work If this work could kdrorlv understood and systematically organized in every ■<e and territory—a general well-regulated b me mission*


ary movement—great good could be accomplished. In th way the weak could truly help the strong. If every distn* association and every district Sunday school convent!*I could be persuaded to enter into hearty co-operation wilk the state or territorial Convention in each state, and evrtv state or territorial Convention could be influenced to haut, prayerful, and financial co-operation with the Nations! Ban. tist Convention in its missionary and publication work, the] strong would be enabled to help the weak. The weaker tet-| ritories and district communities would be aided in having the Gospel preached to them.THt WILLINGNESS OF THE STATES AND TERRITORIES t»

ACCEPT THE WORK.

Each slate and territory is to a certain extent willing to accept our Home Mission work. They are willing that * should have missionaries in their territories, if the rifts men can be obtained. Many of them have found it difficult to furnish men with a suitable gift for that class of work We find well educated, well informed, consecrated Chrijti* men and women who are deeply interested and willing la accept an appointment, but we find that both the men and women must first have a special calling to this work. A nut may be a good preacher, a good teacher, and a good schokr. and even a good pastor, and yet be totally unfit for this peculiar missionary work.

the demands made upon our limited resources

We very much regret that a wrong and false imprusm has gone abroad among our brethren. We are surprised that some of our best informed brethren have a false con ception of the Board’s financial resources. It seems not to be generally understood that the Board has no money at in disposal, except that which is collected from Baptists who are interested in missionary work.

All the states and territories are making tonsUil d* mands upon us to help them support their missionaries, h* very few of them make any appropriations to help the Board, which has no resources except in such c»s» where it can interest individual persons, churches. sss«<» tions and conventions. As yet we have never gained thi consent of the denomination to have a regular mission' rally day, and the Board has never been able to pat in tion any successful systematic plan for collecting n’isstoiun money. It is true we have been able to interest the white Baptista in our work, and that they have agreed to gtveui dollar for dollar for all missionary money raised and «* pended io missionary operations, to the amount of • 1

[r»uch states and territories as have accepted and adopted luce-operative missionary work, they have agreed to raise

traveling expenses and one-half of the salary of each asjiooary. In this way we have been able to carry on co- ^tretive missionary work. But there are thousands of de- Hndi made upon us for missionary aid that do not come aider this head. Hence the Board for the first time in the taistory of its organization has closed its fiscal year with a wall missionary debt. But we still hope to arouse interest •ough throughout the country to meet this deficiency and to increase cur work.

OUR DISTRICT SECRETARIES.

Y«ir Board gave notice in its last annual report, that if Ik co-operative plan as reported to you at Auttin last year Ms entered into by the Convention, the system of district secretaries would be dropped, and a plan would be inau- tmted or substituted for it by having a general missionary to etch state. Hence we have abandoned the district secretaryship for two reasons:

First: Because there is a tendency to organize district •mentions, and thus divide the National Convention into districts. Tile Western states and territories have organized themselves into district conventions which meet annually. Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland, together with the Middle and New England states, have also organized a diitrid convention. We are hoping that the Lott Carey Convention, if it decides to do home missionary work, may w its way clear to do the work as an auxiliary district of «r National Convention. Each of these would naturally lave district secretaries of its own. ' Hence they might be •We to take under their supervision general missionary work.

Second: All the regular organized states and territorial Oto ven tions have executive boards of their own, and prefer to have a general missionary, or corresponding secretary, to take the oversight of their missionary work.

We, under our general co-operative plan, prefer to execute the work in this way.

THE FIELD SECRETARY.The office of Field Secretary, after three years’ experience,

sfound to he indispensable in missionary operations. William Beckham haa held thifl position .or three yes • ■ UMtanUv on the field, reaching the office about once eiti y '•> or three months. He spends his entire time on the roa. •a visits every state and every territory in the Unltea mites annually. He visits each state convention u p

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ble and confers with each executive board. He to meet each missionary on his or her field of labor, thereby making himself personally familiar with the needs of the field, and at the same time endeavoring to arouse grater interest in the work. We are hoping that as soon as he get the field well organized, he will be able to give room time Io systematic financial efforts to raise money to enable us tn meet the many demands that are made ii|>on m Wt also hope that he will in the future be able to give more tin* to our much needed plan of Bible and missionary confer, ences. We are hoping that in the near future he wfll be able to hold several of these missionary and Bible confer ences in each state, and, if possible, secure the co-operation of each pastor, general and district missionary, Sundsv school worker, missionary women, and interest them In the great need of systematic study of the Bible, and arouse i deeper interest in missionary work.

OUR RELATION TO OTHER MISSIONARY AGENCIESIt has been tbe policy of tl e Board during this year to en

deavor to cultivate friendly relations with other Baptist missionary agencies doing missionary work among our people

Our missionary department, through the efforts mainly of the Field Secretary, aided and encouraged by tbe Genera Secretary, has secured this friendly relation with other reis- sionary agencies, and we are glnd to report that there is today on the home fields a better and more united effort, tnd a more friendly, Christian and fraternal feeling among the Baptists toward our Board, secretaries, general and district missionaries, than there has ever been at any time during the history of this Board. We also rejoice that our missionary work and forward movements are beginning to be recognized by all other national bodies, both in America Mid Europe. If the state conventions, associations, churches and pastors could be roused to a deeper interest in home mission operations, and could be brought to feel the great needs of our home field, the time Is fully ripe for great forward momenta in missionary work.THE AMERICAN TRIENNIAL CONVENTION ano the woatv*

BAPTIST ALLIANCE.

These two great Baptist bodies hnve been organised since nur last report. The first-named consists of the Baptists al North America. The object of this organization is to bras nbout doser relations and a better and more fraternal feeling among the Baptists, and to spread Baptist knowWgi Baptist literature, and encourage missionary operetta* m home fields. The Secretary of this Board attended the new

fog of this conference to form this organization, In New York last January, and a number of the members of our Convention attended the meeting in St. Louis.

The Baptist World's Congress, or International Baptisl Alliance, me in London, England, July Uth to 18th, 1006. Our general secretary also attended this meeting, and took urt both io the exercises and organization of the greatest ■tttance lhe Baptists have ever known. He reports to the Board that the meeting was in every way a success, and that lhe National Baptist Convention is greatly benefited by Ha connection with this alliance, both in its home and foreign mission work. By it the National Baptist Convention has a more widespread influence in the Baptist world than It ever had before, for tbe National Baptist Convention and Ils works are now fully before the Baptist world. He also visited the Baptists in Wales, Ireland, Germany and France, I End feels that the progress that is being made by the Na- I tional Baptist Convention, in its missionary publications and foreign mission work, compare favorably with Baptists in any country.

The Secretary of this Board reports also that he obligated our Board to a small extent only, in assisting the Foreign Mission Board to undertake missionary operations in the empire of Russia. This obligation was made in response to an urgent and open appeal from the leading Baptists of that Empire. In behalf of. the publishing department, he entered into an alliance with the Baptist publishing concerns of England, so that there tpight be fraternal relations ind mutual exchanges of Baptist books and literature between the Baptists of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the National Baptist Convention.

OUR COOPERATIVE WORK WITH STATE ANO TERRITORIAL

CONVENTIONS. ,

All our missionary work has been done in co-operation with state and territorial conventions. Each state or district missionary who works within a given territory must "ork with the state, territorial or district executive board. This policy has given the Board considerable annoyance, and sometimes causes dissatisfaction on the part of the candidates for positions and occasionally complaint from certain communities. But the Board is fully convinced that the foundation of a united denominational work rests to a con- Aiderabie extent in carrying out this policy. Hence we require the states to furnish us with the names of men to work within their own territory, and to help pay part of the tai-

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sriea and traveling expeneses, thus making the misslwun amenable to the state and territorial conventions.

It has been the policy of our Home Mission Board, u (u as within its power lies, to discourage the employment of independent missionaries, as we believe that the Home Mb- sk>n Board should fully respect the rights of all state and district Baptist organizations, and should endeavor to have their co-operation Jn carrying out all branches of misaioBny work on home fields.DISTRICT CONVENTIONS ANO OUR RELATION TO THE SAME,

There is a tendency on the part of the National Baptist Convention to divide itself into district conventions. Tc whet extent this will be carried out, or what relation they will sustain to the Home Mission Board, or whether they will attempt to carry on any home mission work in co-operation with our Board, is a question that remains yet to be decided.

We have three great missionary divisions of the National Baptist Convention, each of which is zealously pushing Its claims, namely: Foreign Mission. Home Mission and Eds- cation. It will take considerable time to harmonize thaw three great forces, and to convince each church, association and convention that they should take an equal interest in each.

Our Board does not claim the superior right to the Acid but we do claim that when our Master commanded us, "Go preach the gospel to all earth/’ it was understood that tbs preaching would begin at Jerusalem. Hence we think ttit the preaching of the gospel on home fields is most needed, in all missionary efforts for the advancement of our people OUR COOPERATIVE WORK WITH THE SOUTHERN BAPTIST

CONVENTION.We rejoice to report that we have had twelve months teex-

.perfment with this work, and are fully convinced that It is i blessing sent by Divine Providence. Acting under instructions given by a resolution adopted by the National Convex Won, we have continued thia co-operative work. We arc indeed, glad to say that it Is now being tried in the following states and territories: South Carolina, Georgia, Florida. Alabama. Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Louisiana. Texas. Indian Territory, and Oklahoma Terri tory.

By mutual agreement between the American Baptist Home Mission Society, and the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, and our Board, this cooperative plan was for the present not to be attempted in Vln

rioia, North Carolina, Missouri br Maryland, as these states wire set aside for the reason that each of the Boards has interests in these statu, and they were so related to the Baptist associations and conventions as might cause confusion among the brethren. We hope, however, that after the adjournment of this Convention that the brethren in these rtato may see their way clear to enter into co-operative work on a satisfactory basis.

We have not pushed the co-operative work as rapidly as It ihoold have been, as this co-operative plan was misunderstood by a part of the good brethren wh were deeply Inter- atod in the progress of the work, yet misunderstood the motives of the Southern white Baptists, and feared that the Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention and its secretary had overstepped their bounds. So for these reasons the organization of this work has been dow. While we have from one to three missionaries in each of the states and territories named, we might have had more hut for the fact we desired to move slowly and cautiously, allowing everybody to fully understand the work.

We believe that if the report of the commission is adopted, and the Convention gives its hearty support to this co-operative work, great good in missionary operations will be accomplished. The aid given by the white Baptista of the South will put the missionary work in every state on a sound, substantial, working basis, especially the missionary and Bible Conference work. This work should be carefully conducted and encouraged for the special benefit of our pastors in the rural districts and our missionary workers, that the people may be taught the Bible and have the Gospel preached to them.THE SEPARATION OF THE HOME MISSION BOARD FROM THE

PUBLISHING BOARD.tn 18<)8, when the Convention ordered that the Publishing

Foard should be chartered and located at Nashville, Tenn.. Ibe Home Mission.Board voted that the two Boards should ”ork in harmony with each other, having one secretary to act for both Boards. This was done for two reasons: to economise in expenses snd prevent a multiple of missionary offices to be filled by different men. By this method a general secretary could have supervision over the correspondence and management of both the home mission. Sunday ichool. Bible, colporter and missionary work, and operate the publishing department Each missionary under this oian could he both -missionary and colnorter. preach the wapei and furnish the people with Bible*. One field sea-

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retsry is kept on the field, traveling from state to state, voting the different state Conventions and associations in each department of the work. By this arrangement our mission, ary and publication work has been operated at less than one- half the expense of any other national organization doing the some mieslonnry work.

But as tbe president recommended to the Convention om year ago tbe separation of these Boards, the Publishing Board reports to us that it is willing to turn over the home mission operations to tbe Home Mission Board, and take tinder its supervision only the publication. Sunday school, colporter and Pible work. This question, however, is yet oo- decided by the Home Mission Board. The genera) secretary recognizes that the correspondence to carry on this wort n enormous, and places considerable expense on the PublMi- ing Board. However, all dividends arising from the publications and collected from Children's Day and Bible Day. have l>cci> applied to the work, without any expense for mo- nine the work of the Board.

The field secretary gives it as his opinion, after three years’ exneriente on the field, that should the two Bosnia be separated, the missionary work would certainly suffer, as tbe Home Mission Board would then be in the same condition and on the same footing as our Foreign Mission Board and Educitiona! Board now are. It will have nothing to depend upon but the free offerings that are sent up to the Home Mission Board, or money raised by the field secretary in traveling. The salary of the general secretary, the salary of the field secretary, office rent, stationery, etc., will all have to be taken from missionary contributions.

The Executive Board baa left this question to be decided by the genera) meeting of the Board, which meeting cwN not be had at the time of preparing this report.

CORRESPONDENCE.The amount of correspondence of the office necessary for

the operating of both the missionary and publishing wort for the year, can be seen from the itemized monthly reoorts of the Publishing Board. It is the rule of the office to count the mail and keep a daily record of each letter received and each 'etter mailed. In this way an idea can be formed of the cost of stationery, postage and clerical labor necessary to carry on this work.GENERAL SUMMARY OF THE MISSIONARY WORK DONE FRO*

SEPTEMBER 1, 1904, TO AUGUST St, 1905.The following is a summary of the missionary ooeratiou

of the Home Mission Board in co-operation with othsi State

and District Boards, as is shown from monthly reports of uiiiionaries and recorded In our books from Sept. 1, 1904, to Aug. 31,1905. By reference to laat year's reports it will bj seen that an encouraging increase has been made in almost every department of this work.

The increase in the number of employees and in salaries paid in this department is due to s large extent to the un- sdfiih donations from the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention, which expresses a willingness Iodo more on condition that we will increase our own efforts.Number of Missionaries. Colporters, Sunday

School and Bible Workers, working In co-operation with our Board during the year........................ 56

Dip of service reported................................................ J2.323Sermons preached........................................................... 2,768Sunday Schools addressed.............................................. 1.2)1Prayer Meetings attended............................................... 1,452B. Y. P. I’. Societies addressed -................................. 704Missionary Societies addressed.................................... 273Other addresses and public talks delivered............... 1,758

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Total number of sermons, addresses and public talks delivered ..................................................................... 7,967

Homes visited for Bible reading and prayer............. 5,642Homes found without Bibles.........,............................ 666Number of churches helped to organize...................... 14New Sunday Schools organized.................................... 26Muswnary Societies formed or organized ....... 163 Nomber of persons baptized by request of churcnes. 156 Number of Conventions, Associations and other

Stale »nd District meetings attended...................... 602Missionary and Bible Conferences held...................... 1,055utters and postal cards written.................................. 12,586Number of religious tracts, pamphlets and booklets

distributed.................................................. 100.496Miles traveled to perform this labor............................. 16S.3S1

EXPENSES money expended and collected for missionary oper

ATI ON

Money collected and applied to missionary work in communities where collected •. • • • • • • •0TO'

Value of tracts, pamphlets and booklets dlstrlb- yiggj

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4,017.09

5,387.44

2,52345

5,7874)

3.600.00

Cor. Sec'y of Home Mission Bosrt-

MON $1,19041

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Value of Bibles and books donated by missionaries to needed individuals and communities... $

Money collected by missionaries and eolporttrs and rffrplied to their salaries........................

Money donated by the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention on salaries of missionaries..................................................

Value of Bibles and books donated by the Publishing Board and applied to missionary operations ..................................................................

Money collected by missionaries and eolporters and applied to their traveling expenses....

Value of Bibles, books, booklets, etc., sent to missionaries and cohwrters to be sold and applied to their salaries.............. ................................... .

Salaries of two general female missionaries working under the Woman’s Auxiliary Board in co-operation with our Board and the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention ........ ..........................................................

Cash supplement on missionaries' salaries ....Salary of Field Secretary.............................. . .........

Total amount of expenditures for missionary oircrations in the Board’s general co-operative missionary work........................... $33,337.72

September 1,190$.This is to certify that I have carefully examined the booh

and accounts of the Home Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention and found the same correct.

Auditor of National Baptist Convention.The above summary report of the Home Mission Ro»ni h

taken directly from our missionary ledger. These facts are reported to the Board on regular blanks by the m[»s»n»n« on the field. I therefore give them as being correct.

HOME MISSION BOARD.

lSk«n» ....................................... Rev. j. q. A. Wilblte. Birminghamp Hobinion. K. W. M€»rchabt, p. A. Knowles, R. M. Ca

nt, 1 B Bolden. J. C. Battle. B, w. Alexander, J. h. Sima, j. A_ Booker.

Colorado Dteldcl of Columbia. Hdfld*. ..........Oiffli . fanrrfi ........ ...QUaolt.............................lidlini .. ..............bdtao T«rrlUuy.,,,, (mms......................EmimIlj ..............L^daaa .......... ..Mtlui.....................Mining............■taBMOlfl ................ .MnIm1ob1..................Mbalialopi................... ..MliteMrt ,...................Marti CeralinA.......

Jersey.......... Nee York

(klik.n. taMyl.i.i. .S~<1 Camlina

.................................................... A. Mitebell • .................... Geo. W. Lee, D. D, Wa»tlntton.........Rev. R M Brawley, D. D., Fernandina .................... Rev. E. R Carter, B D, Atlanta .....................«*» W I., Jo.es, D. D., Atlanta .................................... Cbm. Slewart, Chicago ..........Rev c. H. Job.son. India..polls ...........................Her. W™ Walker, M.tkogoo ............................... .-Rev. C. H. Duvall. Topeka .......................................J E. Wood, Daarille ...........................Rev. J. b Green, Shreveport ...............................................Rev. T H. Event .....................................................J. W Wllllani. ..........................M W Wilbers. Mlaaeapolle ...................................................Rev J D. Zuber ...........................Rev R G Moody. Leslagtoo .......................................J. Goin. JeVenoa City ............................... Rev. J. R Nelsen. A9b»«lll« ...............................-Rev. R. D Wyoo. Newark

Rev. M W Gilbert. D. D.. New Verb City ..................... Rev w O Harper. Cetuaibua ....................... Aev. Daniel Wlloon. Kingmaker .................. Rev E. W. Jobneoa. PMIodolpMa ...................Rev. G W. Raitoed. D. D. Alkeo ................ Rev c. H Clark. D D.. NanbvUle ...................................Dr A. 1. Grlggo. Online ........ ............n H. Bo rd. D D. San AnUrnlo ...........................Rev W. H Moten, Staunton ...... ........................ ? J. P Brown, Roilyn ...................................A. P Si rough ter, Hlnutn

VuUncton ••<1 Vlrdai,

Report of Publishing Board,fte Publishing Board, as usual, submits its Ninth An

nual Report of its business departments for this year, “,ro^gn and in connection with the Home Mission Board. Hie Board is incorporated under the laws of the State of iwmessee, and has exclusive charge of all the publishing apartments, buildings, wareshops, stock and machinery, it hires and pays all the employees from the proceeds of Its wtiness, and submits a financial statement of its business quarterly to the Home Mission Board.

THE NATIONAL BAPTIST PUBLISHING HOUSE.f iTihlishing House comprises the domicile, headquar- sn.. buildings which contain the stock and machinery

■"to and operated by the Publishing Board, in the name


of the National Baptist Convention. This property cmisu of three lots located at the corner of Market and tocurt Streets, which, as the city has now changed the names nt some of its streets to avenues, it would be better to desgntta as 523 Second Avenue, North, upon which are four brie* buildings: one two and a half story brick building with slate roof, one two-story brick building, metal roof, one two-sten brick building, felt roof, and one one-story brick building asphalt roof. These buildings are in good condition at present The Board has also leased two other building*, and so it occupies five buildings exclusively, and one in Conner- tion with the B. Y. P. U. Board, making a total of six buildings required to accommodate the work of this Board.

One of the buildings is used as the domicile of the secretary, who must act as custodian of these storerooms, warehouses, power house, stables, repair shops, together with tie manufacturing departments. These are equipped with desks, tables, safes, mailing racks, boilers, engines, electric plant, printing machinery, binding machinery, type, stones, galleys, etc., and everything that is required for a well-regulated printing, binding, and stereotyping plant.

MACHINERY AND OFFICE FURNITURE.

It is possibly well understood by all who are acquainted with the publishing business that an enormous amount of expensive machinery, tools, repair shops, etc., is required to carry on this grade of up to date work.

The Publishing Board feels indeed proud to say to the delegates of the National Convention that they have installed in their plant some of the best and most expensive and up-to- date machinery now being put on the market by progressive manufacturers of printing material. The gradual incresse in the work, as is shown from year to year by our annual reports, will set forth the fact that the Board is compelled each year to install new machinery. Nine years ago, vfira the Board began its operations, it did not foresee the rapid growth or the magnitude of the institution. It has beai compelled from year to year to discard old machinery m replace it with new machinery, with all the modem improvements up to date. Machinery that is in constant use iron five to nine years becomes greatly worn, hence demands enb- er to be discarded or requires constant repairs. We iw** been compelled this year to discard one of our very •» presses, and install another in its stead, and one of oorex- pensive folders had to be taken out to give place to a Our expenses for machinery this year has been greater any year since the first year we bought printing macpuw?-

What is true of the machinery is also true of the electric lighting plant and steam plants.

Our office work has also increased in proportion to the increase in Hie manufacturing departments, hence we have been compelled to add to our office furniture and supplies. Our first typewriters have worn out, and have been replaced with new ones. All of this has added greatly to the expenses of the Board.• STOCK AND RAW MATERIAL.

The stock and raw material that must be bought and carried by the Board is another source of expense that cannot be dispensed with. In order to supply the demands of the Sunday schools, churches, and individuals, and fill their orders promptly, the Board is compelled to carry in its storerooms large quantities of books and other church and Sunday school requisites, many of which are perishable and have to he sold at a discount and sometimes at a total loss; and certain stock becomes out of date.

In buving books and other requisites, such as our customers demand, it is impossible to guess the amount needed, or shelf worn, etc. This is always a source of great loss to any publishing concern. We are glad to report, however, that to foresee just what the demands will be. Hence we are compelled to keep supplies on our shelves and In our storerooms. Many of these become soiled, damaged, moth eaten, the general secretary and his assistants have exercised great care along this line, and the Board has not had the amount of loss that it otherwise would have had from this source.

As to the raw material such as paper, board, envelopes, leather, cloth, ink, glue, paste, gold, threads, twine, metals, and other material required to carry on this grade of manufacturing. it has to be bought with great care and skill in order to do printing and binding in competition with other great publishing houses, both religious and secular.

Another fact that the Board feels that it should call the attention of the delegates to. is that the secretary has been compelled to employ unskilled labor and to go to the expense and patience of training them. This also, as is to be expected. has caused considerable expense in both the Increased waste of material, and breakage and damage to machinery. All of this Is to be expected in such an undertaking. and the Board rejoices that Providence has crowned the work with such an abundant success.

BOOK PUBLICATIONS.We desire to call the attention of the Baptists in general

to the fact that our Publishing Board is the only Negro in

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stitution known to us that has complete book printing bind ing and stereotyping plants. The Publishing Board tai equipped itself with accurate, labor saving machinery »ud the best of raw materials, so that it is able to do bookwork of the best grade in al) its forms. They take the book in tW manuscript and turn it out ready for the reader, withooi sending out to other houses for any of its parts. This cm not be said of all denominational or religious publishing concerns, and possibly of no other colored institutions in. America. This causes an outlay of an enormous amount" of money, labor, and painstaking. But we speak with confidence when we say that the Publishing Board has no* passed its experimental stage, and can remain self support ing, if only the entire denomination will come to its aid.

OUR SUNDAY SCHOOL PERIODICALS.

In the founding of the Publishing Board it was the first purpose of the promoters that the Board should be engaged almost solely in the publication of Sunday school periodicals. This intention, however, was based more upon custom and general surroundings than upon any knowledge or experience on the part of the Convention It was thought at first that the Publishing Board would follow the example of be Southern Baptists, and have only a Sunday School Bond But practical experience has since taught the Board differently, and when a charter was applied for, permission was granted by the state for a regular printing, publishing, and church supply institution. Under this charter, therefore, the Board is authorized to do the manufacturing and selling of all articles used or needed by any department in either the church or Sunday school.

The Board, however, in carrying on this bookwork has by no means lost sight of its Sunday school periodicals. It tas endeavored to increase its periodicals lioth in quantity and quality, until now with hut few exceptions the Board fa fully prepared to supply any Sunday school with complete Baptist Sunday school periodicals, and requisites of its own publications, from a child's primary question book to an annual Sunday school commentary. This cannot be said of aaj other Baptist concern in either America or Europe.

The following is a list of our circulation of Sunday School periodicals for the fiscal vear ending August 31, 1904

PERIODICALS.

Teacher (monthly) .............................................. 182200Advance Quarterly.............................................. 796.000Intermediate Quarterly...................... ........ 430,800

Primary Quarterly................................................ 564,724Lesson Leaflet and Gem (weekly) .................... 896,000Lesson Cards (weekly) ....................................... 3,439,800Bible Picture Lessons (weekly) ........................ 86,424Baptist Sunday School Catechism.................... 60,000Child’s Bible Question Book.............................. 135,000National Baptist Easy Lesson Primer........... 250,000National Baptist Concert Quarterly................1,100,000

Total................................................................... 7,939,948The same publications last year............. ... .7,273,700

Increased circulation over last year........... 666,248THE EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT.

In 1896 when the Publishing Board was first organized it had no practical experience tn either the preparation or pubfishing of Sunday school periodicals. Hence it set out on its experimental journey like taking a leap in the dark. So the Home Mission Board organized from its own body a publishing committee with an editor in chief, placing the work un der one genera) secretary. The editor in chief was to have the general oversight of the literary preparation of the periodicals, to nominate all the writers and correspondents, contributors, etc., pass upon the style, diction, doctrinal soundness, etc., of all matter to be published in its jieriodicals, and submit the same to the general secretary of the Board, who in turn would approve and publish the same, unless there were good reasons for objection..

This work has gone on smoothly, and the rapid increase in circulation is a guarantee that it has given satisfaction to the Baptist brotherhood at large. The public was willing for the first few years to make allowances for this experiment. Put now they are commanding the Board to meet competition in three particulars:

First. In the grade and quality of the literature turned out

Second. In the grade and quality of the mechanical make-up.

Third. In the promptness of delivery.The Board feels that in the first two named instances or

demands, it has fully come up to the requirements. The style, diction, denominational and Biblical soundness of the doctrine in our periodicals cannot be questioned. Each pen odral sent out to meet the gaze of a critical public speaks lolumes for the ability of our editorial stall. The meeban-

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ical work we believe will compare favorably with any other literature of a like nature.

But the Board must confess that it is invariably late in delivering the periodicals to the Sunday schools. FwlinE that the patience of the Baptist brotherhood at large will not any longer endure this without complaint, the Board hss ds tided to change its arrangements and abandon the office of editor in chief, and have an editorial secretary or secretaries, with office located in the Publishing House, under the immediate supervision and subject to the management of the Board.

TRACTS ANO BOOKLETS.

The Board has continued this department of the wort of publishing tracts and pamphlets as far as its means would allow. We very much regret our inability to do as much of this work as is necessary. We believe that more money and labor should be expended in the preparation and circulation of tracts, pamphlets and booklets of a religious and denominational character; we also believe that a greater number of people would be reached by these means, than could possibly be reached by large and well bound books, for many reasons. First among these reasons is, thits tract, pamphlet or even booklet can be circulated with such little expense that thousands can be circulated with more ease than ten well-bound books. Another grout reason is that a great many people who would not undertake the task of reading a book through, would begin on a tract or booklet and exhaust the subject at almost one reading. Hence they could digest the matter taught in these booklets, and be prepared to teach others. Again, we find that there are thousands of people among us who are slow readers, and feel that they cannot accomplish the task of reading a book through. Such persona would set out with great zeal and earnestness to read through a pamphlet or a booklet. While only a few people are willing to pay J1.00 for a book, almost any p?rson would be willing to give 5 cents for a tract or booklet, even though they give it to another We hope the day is near when the Publishing Board will be able through its missionaries and exporters and by other means to circulate freely good, denominational literature through thia medium.

OUR SONG BOOK DEPARTMENT

The Board is better prepared in its song book publication than it has ever been in its history. We have publishers’ copyrights, and print and bind ten or twelve song booln

with music for the use of our churches, Sunday schools, and young people's meetings

We still continue the publication of our National Baptist Hymnal with music. We have also increased the size of our book of anthems for church choirs. After one or two tears' labor we are now able to give our churches the old style, pocket edition of the Baptist Hymn Book, in answer to a few, all hough very urgent appeals from both our pastors and menders in the rural districts. While we do not anticipate such a large circulation, yet we believe there are thousands of old people who desire to attend prayer meeting willi their song books in their pockets as their mothers and fathers have done since emancipation, and as was the custom in the days of slavery. These people have appealed to us very earnestly for these books. After trying in every way the Board found itself hampered in obtaining the publication, and still did not feel itself able to undertake the expense of printing it; yet we felt that the appeals, of the denomination should in some way be answered Wet therefore brought out the National Baptist Hymn Book, with a selection of more than 600 of the old time songs without music, and placed the price of this book far below what il was ever sold for prior to this time. We have fixed lhe retail price at fifty cents. The wholesale price is $35.60 per hundred, which we consider the actual cost of lhe printing and binding.

The Hoard feels it is essential that we should at all times keep on hand and be able to supply our customers on demand with good, sound Baptist song books. There are so many thousands of undenominational hymn books circulated among our people that we should constantly keep before them the importance of using only such song books in their churches and Sunday schools as have the approval of the Baptists, and are sound in doctrine as well as sparkling with music.

‘our bible department.We have continued to the best of our ability to supply the

demands of our people with all grades of Bibles and Testaments. Hut we have paid special attention to cheap Bibles and Testaments to supply the demands of our Sunday school--, prayer meetings, and Bible reading societies. The greatest sethack in this department is the constant appeals that are sent to us for donations of Bibles. The idea seems to be prevalent that Bibles are printed and bound with a view to making donations to the churches, Sunday schools, socielici, and even individuals. Many of these appeals are

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worthy and the Board should at all times be able to supph these demands; but it has no funds at its disposal, and has therefore been compelled to turn away thousands of worthv appeals for Bibles. We very much regret that our churches and pastors have not become as yet awakened Co the need «i

l p circulating the Bible without note or comment. Tn ere arethousands of homes among us where there is nut a copy o[ God’s Word to lie found. Not that the people arc |w pMr to buy them if they were carried to their door, hut they cannot readily obtain them, as Bibles are not sold in every bookstore. They are not offered for sale by book ajeuts.

, Hence the people have no means of obtaining them. ]fBibles could be carried to the door of our people, and »f. fered there for sale at the same price that we keep them on

•** " re ‘ "'ir I- llxnisand.s of cufiies wouhl be di. frihiiiMt wheirten are to day. We hope that the time will soon come when Hie Board will be able to send Bible colporters to the formol’s door, and to the remote plantations, and canvass from

J ’ home to home, and see that a copy of God's Word La left isevery home, no matter how humble the home, or how poor

< its inmatesCHILDRENS DAY AND BIBLE DAV.

The Board has endeavored to keep alive these two murk needed missionary days. Every year we print for free distribution Children’s Day and Bible Day programs We send them free of charge, paying the postage on same, to all churches and Sunday schools that apply to us for then. This has been done at great expense, yet our returns from lhe same are extremely small. The pastors and superintendents take advantage of these days to raise money for I heir own local church work. It would be surprising to lhe members of the National Convention if they could see some of the thousands of letters that come to us from earnest, miss io nary-spirited people, who are devoted to the cause «t Christ and spread of the Gospel and are desirous of helping, yet they tell us that after money is raised on Children's Day. with the understanding that this money is to be used for missionary and Bible purposes, their church officers and even pastors forbid them from sending even a part of these collections, and for this reason only a few of the many thou sands of Sunday schools and churches who receive Children’s Day and Bible Day programs free of charge, make any provision for sending in return missionary money. When the cost of preparation, prin' ing, and hind ing, paying postage, etc., is deducted, we find our missionary contributions indeed limited. Hence the Board has »t

its disposal comparatively no money for the purpose of helping in destitute places.

OUR BOOK AND JOB WORK.In order to keep our machinery and skilled labor em

ployed, the Board is compelled to do both job and book work for other firms and individuals. Yet a considerable amount of work has to be refused by this department. A majority of the people who write a book, and desire to have it printed and bound, feel that the Board could make money by printing these books and offering them for sale to pay ourselves for printing, and turn over to the author considerable revenue. Hundreds of manuscripts are offered to us each year to be published on the royalty plan, but the Board for the want >f means has to refuse. While it is fully prepared to do all grade? of book printing and binding work, it has steadfastly refused to accept any book, except some of its song books, on the royalty plan. It has on its shelves only what it considers standard text, denominational books which sell readily, and it can afford to undertake the printing and binding and circulating of the same.

While lhe Board keeps a full stock on hand, by an arrangement with other publishers it can supply its customers with any denominational or religious book made by any publisher either in America or England; yet they do not hold themselves out as royalty publishers. However, we make contracts with other Baptist concerns to handle such denominational books that we feel will be of benefit to the denomination by circulating the same. We print books at stipulated prices, and then buy some at wholesale, or jobbers’ rates, advertise and sell the same, making our profits as other publishers. The Board feels that there is no rjuick- er way to become involved in debt than io undertake the pvblicalkui and circulation of books on the royalty plan.

THE NATIONAL BAPTIST UNION.The Board has’continued lhe publication of this weekly

paper this year jointly with the B. Y. P. U. Board, notwithstanding the Convention failed to make any disposition of it. Our Board contracted with the B. Y. P. U. Board to furnish all material, do the printing, deliver it to the building of the B. Y. P. U. Board for mailing, and hauling the wme to the post office, and pay one half of the postage on lhe same.

The It. Y. P. U. Board in turn furnishes the editorial matter, the wrapping and mailing, keeps the books, attends

the subscriptions, etc. The receipts arising from this paper are equally divided between our Board and the B, Y,

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P. U. Board. Tiiis arrangement, however hn« not !»en satisfactory either lo ourselves or to the B Y P, II. ii^ Hence the Board would gladly return its interest in this paper to the Convention who ordered it to take charge nf this publication.

CORRESPONDENCE ANO LETTERS WRITTENThis io one of the most important, yet laborious and tedi

ous departments connected with this Board. In attemplinr to conduct this work we have to depend solely upon the mH. as our customers are reached by correspondence. In thn department we keep one chief clerk, and six stenographers constantly at work. Even then we find ourselves overwhelmed with complaints that we do not answer letters. When we tell our brethren that there are times in the rush of our quarter that we receive from twelve to eighteen hundred (letters per day, they cannot understand it. But the following table will give the exact amount of work in this depart- meat.

The following is an itemized monthly, quarterly and annual statement of letters received and mailed:

MONTHSOHCl'I.AK TOTAL

tfUAVTLALV

<1,95"HIS6a ■P.O*)

s.«m5.809».6.W

Sc|M .Oct.......Nov,

T. JOO

Dec........Jan.Pel.

4.419 ?..!•» t.<q>

6.01/15.673 6,<I17 14.6nl

l ’ W 71 ^4

êcoNC

Moirb April M-y

• 1.56 j 9»7N 7*iS<

4.319 4.584 <7-4*1

■5-O'S• 1.MI>9.-UQ 57-K

r»«a QUAM f MM, <MO*1

June

Aiijfiifil

IJ.M? 7.»f»7 4.078

4.2JO 7.902 .I.389 18.451

10 7*7 10,789 55.91S S4.WI

Cvanrf -Tofh] fnt ih** Year 4)1 46,32 2 47.034 104.B&4

RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS.The cash receipts and disbursements of the business de

partments of the Publishing Board, for the fiscal J&1 w

mning September 1, 1904, and ending August 31, 1905. m IB folio* • Jrhnceon hand Sept. 1, 1904 .............................. $ 2^607.67.

RECEIPTS.

jrykmber. 1904 October. 1904 Hawmber. 1904 Dumber. 1904 Jimiry, 1505 ..Mnary. 1905 Much, 1905------

................................ 410,211 bl............................. 5,069 66

................................ 2.903. 70 118,184 87'................ S 8,158 61

......... 6,394 52 ‘............................... 2.542 81 $17,095 94-

.. .$14,081 99.... 7,091 21

A 152 82 825.326.02iiy, ...................................................... .I no ........ .. • .$1-7.144June, Wo ...........................................’ -„„eJuly. I®1*................................................ 5,725August, 1905 ........................................ 2*7J

Grand total receipts including balance on

151945 $26,548.79

. $89,763.29disbursements.

Salaries wages, printing material, new machinery. and other incidentals from Sept. I, 1904, lo August 31, 1905 ............................................... 517,173.72

Merchandise, special bindery supplies, drayage, eipressage, and other incidental expenses and- material in this class from Sept. 1, 1904, to August 31. 1905 ............................. 19.525.do

Stamps, postage, telephone, telegrams, special deliveries, interest, and other miscellaneous matter pertaining to thia class from Sept. 1, 1904. to Aug. 31, 1905 ............................. 7,431.13

For editorial work, contributhuia. contributed articles. traveling, advertising, and other incidental expenses pertaining to this class from Septemlaer 1, 1904,* to August 31, 1906 .......... 3,457.11

Oa notes, accounts, real estate, repairs on machinery. from Sept. 1, 1904, to Aug. 31, 1905.. 4,679.34

laiuranee. rents, leases, horse feed, water taxes, ke, business license, repairs on buildings, from Sept. 1, 1904. to August 31, 1905....... 2,565.32

For coal, fuel, electricity, gas. lubricating oils, legal services, contingencies, and incidental expenses from Sept, 1, 1904, to Aug. 31, 1905... 2,373.79

Grand Iola) disbursements in tbe operation of the business departments from Sept. 1, 1904,

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to Aug. 31, 1905........................................................J87JN MFor Missionary Operation (brought forward '

from page 13).............................................................33.W.72

Total disbursements from Sept 1st to Aug. 31st.$12»KH» Balance on hand August 31, 1905 .................. 2M73

Settembeb 1, ISM.This is to certify that 1 have carefully examined the bo*a

and accounts of the National Baptist Publishing Baud <d the National Baptist Convention and found the same conwt

Auditor of National Baptist Conveatkn.The actual cash receipts and cash disbursements ue aN

that we attempt to report. Should we report assets, it waili lie necessary to report liabilities. We might, however, Mt forth that the Board has three lots, with four bride baitings on the same, fronting on North Market Street The deeds to ail these are recorded in tbe County dark's o&e of Davidson County, Tenn.

The deed to the first lot purchased is recorded ■ buk No. 255. page 335. The deed to the second lot purchud is recorded* in book No. 290, page 173. The deed to the’ third lot is recorded in book No. 314, page 259.

Respectfully submitted for the consideration of the Cm vention in session; J. P. Robinson, P. A. Knowles, E. W. Merchant, S. E. Griggs, G. B. Taylor, J. L. Harding, Win M. Haynes, C. H. Clark,

Secretary-The reports of the Home Mission and Publishing Baank

were adopted.Benediction, Rev, C. P, Hunter, Mississippi.

Afternoon Session.

Tbe Convention assembled at 3:30 p. m., Vice Prwd^ A, Barbour, Texas, presiding. Devotions were an***" by Rev, J. B. Winrow, Missouri, and Rev. S. E. Smith lucky.

Riaotes read and approved.Rev. P. James Bryant, Chairman of the National B. Y.

P. (J. Board, made introductory remarks and presented to tke Convention Hr. E. W. D. Isaac, Corresponding Secre- hiy, who read his report as follows ■Ttlke Officers and Members of the. National Baptist Con

tortion.We bring to you our sixth annual report with a greater

■tsstire of encouragement than we anticipated when we kft the Convention one year ago. The most pathetic incident connected with that meeting was the herculean effort node on the part of the delegates there assembled to raise rsnlicient sum of money to guarantee a period of much ■ceded rest and recuperation; to secure skilled and competent medical treatment, and thereby prolong the life of our cCaent Corresponding Secretary. This effort was a great ■eras; the rest, recuperation and treatment that were liken, resulting in a general improvement in the health of ear Secretary and increased efficiency on his part in the per- hrmann- of his duties as a multifold servant of thia great Convention. In this improved state he has carried forward th work of this Board with an unusual degree of activity, ud enabled us to bring to yon the moat complimentary and tKonraging report that we have ever submitted. There is » pnerat increase of interest in this department Its mreth is continuous. More and more are the pastors redoing that it is their duty to encourage worthy move- reals among their young people. The young people are ■ore enthusiastic and energetic in support of the organ raa- t»« and in pursuit of the benefits arising therefrom. Phoe- ■ix-like, the young people’s movement has arisen from the •>b« of obscurity, and assumed such an important place in tie economy of church life that a church without a young Path's society is considered behind the times. We con- Frtabte ourselves that this feature of the work under our *pervisk>n is steadily on the increase. Our white brethren fjnrerl in similar work are holding special conferences in ■<*h they are discussing with peculiar anxiety the proposi- *** of recommending tbe absorption of the B. Y. P. U. ■w* by some larger and more potential department So i c<,llferences and such discussions with reference h that particular phase of work among us are not in any •w necessary.

Our Organizing Processes.We have done more organizing this year than we have

n'r done. During the greater portion of the year, we have

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had the services of a field Secretary, who by means of eitea. sive traveling has reached a great many sections, tt(j formed quite a number of new organizations He has ben very helpful in that he has enabled our Corresponding Secretary to remain in his office, keep the business going, am) in the meantime protect his health.

The labors of the Field Secretary have been supplemented by those of five district secretaries, who have assisted very materially in the development and extension of the work By reason of these appointments it has been necessary to it most doable our appropriations for missionary work. We have kept up co-operation in most of the states in the st* manner that we outlined to you in our last report On account of the meagerness of our appropriation and the refusal of the B. Y. P. U. boards in some states to assume uy portion of the organizer’s salary, some of our most faithW missionaries have fallen out by the way. The present oat look, however, is that we will have co-operation with i larger number than ever during the coming year. la Um connection we wish to emphasize once more the necessty for the local societies adhering closely to the provision <f Art. IX. in the local constitution which reads as follows:

"The Union will do whatever it can in a consistent, tar-monious and systematic manner for the increase of tkn movement in cities and districts where organizations of fta character have not been formed. Conforming to the Stip- tural suggestion, ‘We then that are strong ought to bar the infirmities of the weak, and not to please ourselves.’ Tin Union will send one-tenth of its regular weekly collertim to the National Baptist Young People's Union each ran" as a contribution to the 'Missionary Fund,' to be used ■■ organization and development of the work in accorta with the plans of the National B. Y. P. U. Executive C mittee. It shall be the duty of the Corresponding Se tary of the local Union to make remittances of the < sionary money, to furnish receipts for the same, and t» tain such literature upon the subject of missions as ia m able for the benefit of the Union.”

Because of our inability lo provide for the full and a factory maintenance of our State Organizers^ we haw deavored to form u coalition with the State Sunday Se Convention and the National Baptist Publishing Ban* that one man could do the work for our Board in with that of the colporter and missionary work of U* latter organizations. By this combination decent wd could be provided and the work prosecuted without 13 termissions that occur frequently in some of the statm

■kith we are co-operating. It is our earnest desire that veh a combination may yet be formed, and to the accom- fitehment of the desired end we shall still direct our labors.

Help in Emergencies.

In view of the fact that the delicate anti precarious condition of the health of our Corresponding Secretary, connected with his arduous labor as Editor of the denominational paper, made it wholly impossible for him to spend much time m the held, the contributions to our General Fund are mailer than they have been in previous years. By reason at this diminution of receipts it has been necessary for us to issue many urgent appeals for contributions for this work. These appeals have been sent to the pastors as a rule, and ■any of them have responded promptly. A few of them tave made as many as six contributions during the year. Hilt the long, tedious winter months were on, and receipts to the business department were exceeding small, some of these pastors could be relied upon as the "ever present help” n time of our financial trouble. We beg to record here the ■mt generous expressions of gratitude to such faithful pastas. and to admonish them that they must not “fall from pare" on this vital, all essential question of responding to fie appeals made by the Secretary of this Board.

Our Systematic Workers.We are still enlisting the services of those who are will

ing to assist us in systematizing ouz financial work. We tare secured promises from a great many that they would jwi our Systematic Worker’s Clubs, and strive faithfully t» awl all the requirements thereof. Some have kept this Fmiw. others have not. The members of this dub are ex-

to collect and remit the small sum of fifty cents per ■>nth to be used in the prosecution of the work of our fwid. Let us suppose that one thousand members of our

people's societies met these requirements. This •wld bring a monthly income of Five Hundred Dollars to •r Board, or the comfortable sum of Six Thousand Dollars Fr year. We shall continue to make efforts to perfect thia Wem, and we trust sincerely that the pastors of the ctarcbes will co-operate with us in that important matter.

The B. Y. P. U. Ratty Day.The fourth Sunday in November has been designated ns

•oing People’s Rally Day. Contributions were fairly good * that day last year. They must be better this year. Wfe

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desire to raise One Thousand Dollars on that day, to provide for the stringency of receipts during the winter moath It is our custom to appeal to every local society, and to request the pastors to send us an after collection of One Dollar. During the winter months receipts diauahk greatly: in order to raise expenses we are, as n rule, c*t> pelted to borrow heavily in the banks, and paper drawn ot that trying period matures before receipts for the spriof quarter come in. The day of reckoning with the bank comes, and awful is that day for the Secretary who is not prepared to meet it. On the morning of the day when the notes of his Board are due, if he hasn’t the money with which to pay them he feels like paraphrasing the old time hymn so as to make it read:

"And must I be to judgment brought,” Or judgment brought to me.

If the friends to our work and the pastors will co operate with us in making the rally day a success this year we will have sufficient money to lake us through the approaebbg winter season.

The National Baptist Union.We rejoice in the fact that The National Baptist Uaiw,

an agency created by this Board, is rendering the entile denomination such potential, helpful and satisfactory senices. Nothing has contributed more to the success of 11 the Boards, secretaries and agencies of the Convention thsi this paper. It has been fearless in the advocacy of the rights of the race, the doctrines of the Baptist churches and the principles for which this Convention stands, We submit herewith the testimony of other competent critics on that point. They speak for themselves:

The Voice of the Negro says:"The National Baptist Union the organ of nearly two mi

lion and a half Negro Baptists, edited by the scholarly E. W. D. Isaac, is tbe best denominational organ published by Negroes in the world and while most of its pages are g>’« to discussing the struggles and achievements of the denoar- nation. the editor has never loot an opportunity to erpr®* himself on certain questions touching tbe vital inter** « the race. Indeed, he is to be commended for the way • which he deals with political and labor questions with* lowering the standard of a religious paper.” __ _

We regret to state, however, that the work of thwMJ® in connection with other duties is too much for the Seem tary of our Board. In simple justice to him, we will be «*

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pdted to request one of two things: either that the Convention make an appropriation of at least Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars, so that he can secure tbe services of a literary man who can act in the capacity of Assistant Editor, and render some assistance also in the literary work that is nec eswry to lie done in connection with the literature of the National B. Y. P. U. Board, or, if this can not be done, we feel that it is our duty to insist that the duties and responsibilities of the editorship devolve upon some one else, and that our Secretary be charged with the responsibilities directly connected with the work of our Board. At nil events, we believe that the National Baptist Union, or some other paper of a similar grade, ought to be kept up for the good of the denomination at large. We have learned to rely upon a Convention paper. Our people will always expect one. We will not be able to satisfy them with anything in the nature of a substitute for a good, first-class religious journal of ,lind and clinracter that Th.' National Baptist Union been. Our Board is willing to do its share in ma intai such a paper. It is willing to stand by the present order ot things, provided our Secretary can be relieved from so rooch hard work, by means ot such an assistant us is refared to above.

Our Educational System.

We are still developing our Christian Culture Course work as best we can. We have ndt been able to develop it very rapidly. A great deal of literary work is required In this connection, and we have not had the money with which w do the work. We have entertained suggestions from several sovrees with reference to the advisability of an improvement of the literature for our young people. These suggestions, unfortunately, have come from people who tave no experience whatever in work of this kind. It (s 1»ite natural, therefore, that their imaginations would grow arger the more they study tbe subject We cannot have

good literature prepared without spending money, neither • •an we have eood literature printed without spending more 1

If we should print a Magazine or a Quarterly, In 11meh we undertook to carry all of our Christian Culture Liwrse u ork, our schedule of expenses would be increased S |

•• about hour Thousand Dollars. There being no provision H III•ue for this Four Thousand Dollars, it simply means the ■ Bl

’••nut ' a debt which our Board would not be able to pay. ■ Ul. ‘ insisted that the young people's societies would H H•* erase sufficient literature of this class to pay the exponas ■ Mg

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of publication. The hard facts of experience teach m that they would not do any such thing. When we published Tht National Baptist Union semi-monthly, for the express purpose of carrying the Christian Culture Course work, and invested large sums of money for that purpose, we did not raise a sufficient amount of money to pay for the printing of the paper. If we failed to secure sufficient funds to maintain a semi-monthly caper, what must we expect if we attempt to publish a weekly magazine for the same purpose On account of the lack of money, we have not been able to carry a complete Christian Culture Course. We have carried "the "Devotional Topics.” For a while, we carried forward the Missionary Reading Course, but we had not the money with which to Pay for thia service promptly, and were, therefore, forced to discontinue it. We are hoping to secure the services of a competent assistant In the literary department. If we can do this, our intention is to carry

Lnext year, regularly, the Devotional Topics, the Missionary (Reading Course, and a course in Baptist History and Doctrine. We realize now quite as much as we ever did the conditions that confront us with reference to the literature need by our young people. We real™ fully the <Mdi» aging, ruinous effects of the trashy novel. We have labored diligently, therefore, by means of Institute work to inspin our young people with a love for the study of Baptist history and doctrine. We rejoice to know that wherever our Christian Worker's Institutes have been held, we have seen ths fruits of our labors. Many of the young people have manifested special interest in our lectures on Baptist history, and several requests have come to us to hold Institutes w places that our Secretary has not yet had time to reach. If it is possible for us to hold as many Institutes as here been planned for the coming year, we expect to see sJW- veto us increase in the study of Baptist history and doctnn It will be advantageous to the pastors of our churches toco- operate with us in a movement of this character The » intelligent the members of the churches become, the successful is the pastor in the preaching of theJP-F* fectively, and in methods of organizing for systematie wo in the churches. Our methods of study will advance toe . telligence of every one who will adopt them, m a la P satisfactory ratio. We still insist that a substantial ftw tion can not be laid in ignorance. The people taught. The churches that fail to teach them are connaw ly on the wane. Back of all the faith which men P there must be some substantial intelligence. We mu p mote an Educational System.

O«r Bible Work

Our Bible Reader s Course continues to secure most re- I attentlnn ffor? our young people. God be praised I there ere nearly forty thousand young Baptists io the I ,mW..Sta e ,eildlnsr a por$°" pfB,s ’’tossed word every I day. What does it mean? It requires a prophet to answer I the question with any degree of accuracy. _ We have not I been able to advance this work ven- nqudly, because we I .ventenough Bibles at our disposal to supply the demand I that t. made upon us. 1 he only donation of Bibles that we I t*v* h.Rd? ° n '' V thls i’carthe American I B-pttot Publication Society. Dr. Robt. G. Seymour, the I Mimonary Secretary, made us a nice grunt of Bibles, and

advis'd that he would make another gladly whenever the I necessity was apparent. We are glad to announce that

through Ins kindness on his part we have assurance that ™ Bibles "ui be given us for the work of another year. We were exceeding fortunate in securing the co-operat.on of

P- District Secretary of the American Baptist Publication Society, in our Christian Worker s Instates. To his service in this connection we nre indebted

the incTM-'ed. love of "Me knowledge oil the Wrtof on oung People in several sections. The kind of Bible work that he does creates a thirst for Bible knowledge.

Men s to a. wriest Bible lectures delivered by him is easily constrained to become n student of the Scnp- *•!« anew. His unique system of agqnaintine a student

pl?n of B,hle shK,v bV th«Ml,*Jhat "-e have eYer . Hp k."flw.s the B‘- J.L"? °tber? inspiration and greater desires to u. LI _?ear® eladto annonuce that the Institute work L T pla "led on fl lar^.r scale nMt Year, and that in all

_ . ou.r Corresponding Secretory will have Dr. Vass LT."Td ,h<! B,ble H0Jk a"d *ra"d results nut follow this systematic Bible study. Our future pros-

,in thc ,wfiri tb? manner in which we ^'L. „ScPpturcs-. A Blble reading constituency is the

of an “rderte peaceable. harmonious, hard* Tlbr.s.hlp- T.he B,bIe bas the. greatest effect on

U.i UIU t . the pe?p,€ ; 'J 13 .the 0,le d<im,nant influence tells on human action. H gives man a new conception

•«*. a new moral and religious impulse. Farrar m his n-.l.x and Supremacy, says. It was the Bl-

i^T^™ Lnd nobleness to her (Englands) an- £ , it was the Bible that turned a dead oppression into

ivmg church, it was the Bible which put to flight the

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rightmare of ignorance before the rosy dawn of prryrtu I It was the Bible that saved England from sinking uU , I tenth rate power as a vassal of cruel, ignorant, wpenti I tious Spain, whose Dominicans and tyrants would lun> turned her Gelds into slaughter houses, as they turned Iter I of tbe Netherlands, and would have made Serville reek wilt lhe bale-fires of her Inquisition.” Then with an earnnttad monition he urged. "'Let England cling to her open BiMr." Great men in all ages of lhe world have furnished conclusive testimony that this is the most valuable asset that cat he furnished lire people. Abraham Lincoln said, "Take il of this liook u|Wn reason that you can, and lhe balance <u faith, and you will live and die a better man.”

Coleridge said. "The words of the Bible find me at greater depths of mv being than all other books put together."

John Ruskin. the master of English, said, "Whatever I have done in mv life has simply been due to the fad that when J was n child my mother daily read with me a part of the Bible, mid daily made me learn a part of it by heart"

Huxley, the great scientist, the agnostic nevertheless dedared: "The Bible has been the Magna Charts of the poor and the oppressed.”

Hon. Win. E. Gladstone, the distinguished premier aid statesman said, “What crisis, what trouble, what perplexity of life has failed or can fail to draw from this inexhautHl treasure-house its proper supply?” That prince of leaders, grandest of statesmen, wisest of counsellors, manliest d men and noblest of heroes, President Theodore RwsewH, said. "If we read the Bible aright, we read a book which teaches us io try to make things better in this world." 0* Board feels that it should have tbe unlimited co-openlM of all the agencies and constituenta of the Conveniitu ii * efforts to promote Bible knowledge among the young within its reach.

Working Membership.

We have endeavored faithfully to point out suceesaMt the significant fact that our churches need a working bership Our R. Y. P. II. movement is simply the P** people at work in the churches. In our catechism, p»|e will be found Hie following statement: "The Local is nothing more than a method of partrcularrang o»* lines of work in the church which the young people tee* to perform. It teaches them to assume official reaper ity. Under the vigilance of the church and the the pastor, the young people can, in special lines ot ten^

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ham how to bear greater burdens in the chuhrch. The old Me Baptist convenant meeting furnishes a splendid oppor- tuiily Io hear people tell their determination, the young people's society comes in to constrain and to teach them tew to do their determination. In the great task-garden d Cod whoever is not working is begging or stealing. It

I tea. therefore, become our motto, "Ike study that we may aerre." Oor young people should be trained so. that there could be no cessation of lheir religious activities. All the forces tn nature illustrate our contention here. The steam Hut twi ns the millwheel has gone on for years without wor- Tying or complaint. The brook has been going on for ages, spreading fertility and beauty all over its borders, and will je on forever. Just so Christian service, the performance

■ of Christian duty, should be uncomplaining, beneficent, ceaseless. In our churches there are too many idle, indolent joung people complaining, “No man hath hired us.” If they are not put to work in the churches, Satan and sin and welted agencies will fmd employment for them. We are commanded to work, watch and pray: they both watch and pray in vain who are not witling to work, [f one doubts that the primary purpose was that thia should be a working organiiation let. him turn to page 9 in the B. Y. P. U. Guide, ltd read the duties of the committees that are outlined for ^^Burvice. He will find that some young people are to arrange •ilh the pastor and president for young people's prayer

| Peelings; others for Bible study; others (o call upon and »«ltome strangers; some to providie tracts and oilier current itnoininational and missionary literature, others to promote knperance sentiment and principles and others to do mis- Wnary work. We are doing al! that we can to develop each teal B Y. ]’, U. Society in the United States into a working <Xanizalion of this character, and thereby make them the test valuable adjuncts to the churches that sustain them.

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The Missionary Idea.

We are exceeding anxious to teach our young people the I i ( ’tw™ idea of gospel missions. This phase of our work II I’tewands special attention from everv agency that is nt 111]*** >n our denominational ranks. The future prosperity, ■ | |>te. the fife of our churches depends upon the proper cult!- B ill,‘t*’n »f the missionary spirit. The church that ia not B Bl■tenselv missionary in theory and in practice deserves to B Bl

I *, and what is more alarming, it will die. An anti-mis- B Blk.'Br-' Umreh need not ever sing with the poet, "And am I Bpm to die?" The question answers itself. Missionary B^

104 MINUTES. MINUTES. 105zeal and fervor always have their reward. Jno. Ryland told Wm. Carey, “Young nian, alt down; when the Lord wants to save the heathen, he will do it without your help or mine." The Calvinism that makes of the Great Commit Mon a form of empty words, is fortunately dead, but in its day it did great harm to the English Baptists, And yet their greatest development during the last century has beein connection with missions. The missionaries have been potent factors also in the I ran.slat ion of the Scriptures, Historians tell us that “Many versions of the Bible have been made by American Baptist missionaries. The first and only version in 1’ttrmeso was made by Adoniram Judson; the first and only* Karen version by Frances Mason; the first con rletc version of the Bible in both Asamese and Japanese by Nnthnii Brown, and the first Telugu version to be generally clrculntod was that of Lyman Jewett. The most significant pnasago in all the Holy Writ may be found in Joi n 2‘- 2t. "My I’url rr hath «ent me." wa« b d»clar» • fi ' •! i ... t i i.nr. that’.he worHhas ever •'•■'n: nnd wiih an emphasis quite as strong he seid to the Baptist disciples that followed him, as the Father hath sent me even so send I you. Go ye, into all the world, and preach the gospel tn every creature. Preach the gospel! Preach the gospel!! The greatest good that any pastor can do his people Is to faithfully and fearlessly and vigorously and necuratel.v preach the gospel. It adapts itself to every conceivable situation in human life and makes for itself strong witnesses. Lord McCauley, the eminent essayist and historian remarked, “I altogether abstain from si- luding to topics which belong to divines; 1 speak merely a» a politician, anxious lor the morality and the temporal wellbeing of society; nnd so speaking, I say that to discountenance that religion which has done so much to promote jue tice, and mercy, and freedom, and arts, and sciences JMJ good government, and domestic happiness, which has itruu off the chains of the slave, which has mitigated the norron of war, which has raised women from servants and playthings Into companions nnd friends, is to commit high fra- son against humanity and civilization. All of our doit* tic, economic, social, Industrial and racial disturbing must be settled in the light of gospel truth. E7ery then who to the finnrOBCh of th© DCtt©r»happier era should do nil that tie can to promote the gro of toe missionary spirit Pursuant to our desirei» connection we have planned to revive and to carry our course in missionary reading, and to furnish our wnv taries and organizers with greeter installments or

ary literature. Once again, we earnestly solicit your active co-operation in this all important feature of our young people’s work.

The Study of Baptist Doctrine.

While our work is educational and evangelical, it Is also polemical. We are not only teaching our young people the doctrinal opinions held by Baptists, but we are admonishing them to stand for these doctrines at all times and In all places. The man who is so docile, so placid or so conservative that he cannot be converted into a controversialist, a disputant, and, upon occasions which require it engage in the sarcasms and invectives of McCauley's “young polemic,” will not make good timber for a Baptist, Trimmers and apologists have no more business in a Baptist church than a Baptist preacher has in a Kentucky distillery: for neither can give a satisfactory reason for the faith which led them thither. Baptists must contend for the faith, A well developed polemic style represents a vigorous intellect, an iron resolve and a painstaking consciousness. With Baptists it is either polemics or something else: Polemics or an unregenerate church membership. Polemics or gradations in its ministry Polemics or infant baptism. Polemics or open communion, Polemics or apostasy, Polemics or Anti-missions, Polemics or Holiness, Perfection, Mysticism, Pietism, Quietism, Philosophic Illumination,Mystic Incubation, Gnosticism, Agnosticism and the whole herd of new and improved fanatical heresies which Baptists more than «.ny other people should combat and attempt to destroy. The Baptist Young People's Union is a place where young Baptists are trained to combat and eliminate such heresies. In other words it Is a place where we make strong, firm Baptists, What Baptist can object to this? We have contended that B. Y. P. U. Societies should have a superior place in Baptist churches to that of Christian Endeavor Societies. We have said what we repeat here that we can not teach Baptist doctrines in a Christian Endeavor Society. It does not stand for that. Lot us put the two Constitutions together and see which has the right ring. Speaking of the objects for which these auxiliary organizations stand. Art. 2 of the Christian Endeavor Society reads, “Its object shall be to promote an earnest Christian life among its members, to Increase their mutual acquaintance, and to make them more useful in the wrvtce of Gori.” Art. 2 of the constitution for local B. Y.

- Societies says. “The objects of this Union shall be to >«ure the increased spirituality of the Baptist young people of the United States; their stimulation in Christian service;

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their edification in Scripture knowledge; their instrattioi in Baptist doctrine and history: their enlistment in mtosoo. ary activity through our Mission boards.” Upon meh ( comparison reflect. The By Laws of the Christian Endeavor Society says its fellowship is that of an interdenominational organization.

No intelligent man goes into an interdenominational meet, ing to explode his doctrinal opinions. A cardinal principle in such organizations is that denominational doctrines and principles must be laid aside for the time being, and the members of the compact usually agree to do so, B, Y. p. U. Societies do not tolerate any such compromises.

Loyalty to Chritl.

"In the <l arming villa of Count Fabricotla, at Florwe, recently occupied by the Queen of England, we are told Uni there is a remarkable picture, representing Michael Angeb selecting roaterinl from which to shape bis immortal conception of Moses. The scene is laid at Cararra; the irony tains whose white quarries show like snow in a gardes of verdure, forming a background to an interesting group of admirably executed figures. Near the front of the painting a youth bends over an open portfolio and among the sketches one is disclosed of the Hebrew Lawgiver; to the right ap- l>ears tlie form of the master workman, directing attention to an enormous block of spotless marble, white in the center stands the most conspicuous of all, the famous artist himself. Poth tlm pose and the countenance of Michael Angelo are indescribably impressive and suggestive. He seems to lie intent in searching the flawless stone for the outlines, proportions and features of the wondrous hero who had dared supplicate the Almighty for the vision of his glory and who had been exalted to the mouth-piece of the ten commandments, before whose moral grandeur four thousand years hnvo trembled. But there is a touch of pathetic indecision in lhe noble face of the sculptor, otherwise strong and resolute, as though lie feared his hand might lose its coining before lhe lofty ideal born of his genius could be i®- parted Io lhe virgin marble." One greater than Mittad Angelo trod the obscure ways of Palestine two thoamad years ago. The -rood old patriarch Jacob, in his dying hoar, saw the day of Christ nearly two thousand years (1689) before it came, and it comforted and supported him in »• death. His dying testimony, so to speak, was. “The nceptw shall not depart from Judah, nor a lawgiver from betweta his feet, until Shiloh come; and unto him shall the g**"*"

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«of the people be." Shiloh came with a sublime purpose nling in his mind and heart; He came to inaugurate a kingdom unlike any empire that had reigned in ages gone, ud which was to be shaped out of a discordant and anarch- iul humanity. Picture nim with thoughtful brow, contem- gating the rude and poor material, not yet hewn from the

I marries of worldliness and heathenism, in which and trough which His marvelous achievements should come; and which alas! would sometimes splinter beneath the itroke of his fashioning chisel. But, unlike the Italian art-

I st, there is never, in his manner or expression, the least sgn of doubt as to his ultimate success. And history since ms proven that while the artist left his statue of Moses in Mirinished state—evidence that he had conceived beyond to skill to execute—Jesus had really neither failed nor been tarooraged; and never shall he cease to persevere until "the eta wail for his law," and until the stone which Daniel uv ’nit out of the mountain without lutnd," “the kingdom srt ip by the Cod of heaven," “shall break in pieces and con- war ill these kingdoms," and itself, and none other, stand fewer. Augustine said, "In Cicero and Plato and other

i »ck writers, I meet with many things, acutely spoken, and tkings that awaken some fervor and desire, but in none of tan do I find the words ‘Come unto me, all ye that labor nt ire heavy laden, and 1 will give you rest,' Christ is the •b perfect remedy for sin. John said, “If any man sin, • have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the ngMeous.” We are told that there is a tree called the andtaned" which grows in the West Indies. Its appear-

mteis very attractive, and the wood of it peculiarly beautiful. it bears a kind of apple resembling the golden pipkin.

"This fruit looks very tempting and smells very fragrant; •ut to eat of it is instant death; and its sap or juice is so towrious that if a dewdrop of it falls on the skin it raises ♦totors and occasions great pain. The Indians dip their ar* ”•> tn the juice, that they may poison their enemies when •ri wound them. Providence hath so appointed it that •t of these trees is never found, but near it there also

a n hitc n ood or a fig tree; the juice of either of which, 1 applied in time is a remedy for the disease produced by " M«nchm<ee). Sin, like this poisonous apple, looks pleas-

F ’ to tne eye. and men desire it, eat of it and die; but there1 remedy at hand: it is the precious blood of Jesus, which

' tiies the troubled conscience and cleanses it from all sin.I Brethren, help us to exalt and expand this doctrine of i loyally to Christ," until all of our Baptist young people

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have agreed in heart and life with the poet Angeliui Sitegfa; and with him joyfully sing:

"Earth has nothing sweet or fair, Lovely forms or beauty rare. But before my eyes they bring, Christ, of beauty source and spring.When the morning paints the skies, When (he golden sunbeams rise, Then my Savior's form I find, Brightly imaged on my mind.When lhe day-lieams pierce the night. Oft I think of Jesus* light,Then how bright that light will be. Shining through eternity.When as moonlight softly steals, Heaven its thousand eyes reveals. Then J think: Who made their light. Is a thousand limes more brightWhen 1 sec in spring-tide gay. Fields then varied tints display. Wakes the thrilling thought in me. What must their Creator be’If I trace lhe Fountain’s source, Or the brooklet’s devious course, S*rai"ht my thoughts to Jesus mount. As the best and purest fount.Sweet the song the night-bird sings, Sweet the lute with quivering strings, Far more swe'd Qian every tone, Are the words "Maria’s Son.”Sweetness fills the air around, At the echo’s answering sound; But more sweet than echo’s fall, Is lo me the Bridegroom’s call.].ord of nil Hint’s fair to see!Come, reveal thyself to me;Let me mid the radiant light.See thine unveiled glories bright.

Six years of bard labor have enabled this department t» accomplish the following good results;

Amount given to missions, home and foreign .., 111,660.00 Amount given to Christian education................... 14,120.60Amount given for church buildings and repairs.. 10,000.00 Converts from local B. Y. P. U. societies......................6,240Temperance Bands organized ......................................... ] JMBible Readers’ Circles formed ...................................2,010Young people’s prayer meetings organized................... 1,860Number taking the Bible Readers' Course.................... 49,260Number takng the Course in Baptist History and

Doctrine............................................................................. 3I.1MFINANCIAL STATEMENT.

Liabilities.and Wing Paper Co., paper .............................. $ 90.70

Baptist Sunday School Board B. Y. P. U. Quarterlies, 8.64 Whittaker Paper Co., paper.......................................... IM.00The Myers Co., typewriter............................................ 90.00Denison Mfg. Co., envelopes.......................... 4.00City Savings Bank, borrowed money.......................... zw.wOther borrowed money, from individuals................. 1*6.MNational Baptist Publishing Board, on joint account, 17.60

Tola) .............................................................................$649.89Assets.

2,176 Junior Constitutions @ |c.....................2.000 Ixical Constitutions ©4c .......................3.066 Junior Pledge Cards © lc.......................2,945 Senior Pledge Cards @ Sc.......................1.575 Invitation Cards © lc .......................t.570 Order of Exercise Carda © lc.................1,600 Member’s Personal Record Cards © |c

323 Bible Readers’ Cards © lc....................5,000 Bible Readers’ Leaflets @ lc...........• • - •20.000 Senior Topic Cards © lc.......................3,000 Junior Topic Cards © lc.....................

279 “ - -------- ---- ’ ' ------11439

3202001256880

215

5.48110.0016.88

7 M 8.00 1.61 J

60.00 200.00

30.00 13 96 28.60 19.60 80.00 30.00 12.60 68.00 80.00

70 1.50

B. Y. P. U. Catechisms © 6r...................B. Y. P. V, Order Books @ 25c...............B. Y. P. U Record Books © 50c.............B. Y. P. U. Guides © 26c..........................B. Y. P. V. Anthems @ 15c.....................B. Y. P. U. Buttons @ 10c........................B. Y. P. U. Object Charts @ $100...........B. Y. P. U. Pledge Charts @ $1.00...........Celestial Showers No. 2 @ 35c.................Pentecostal Hymns No. 1 and 2 © 10c .. -

$686.48f

MINUTES. Ill

1.468174 4,13534

6.10 1376.00

500.50

110 MINUTER.

Receipts.

Balance September. 1904 ............................. * IKjl MGeneral Fund.................................................. . . J1: -Merchandise............................................................... 'Missions.......................................... ’ ’ ’ “ ’ ’Foreign Missions............................................Christian Education.....................................JSubscriptions to The Union .Advertising........................................................................

Total...........................................................................MO,709.31

Expenditures.

Salaries ..............................................................................Traveling...........................................................Merchandise ................................................... ''''Printing................................................................Postage ................................................. .........Freight........................ ... ...........................Telegrams ............. 'Advertising......... .............................................. "B. Y. P. U. Missions . ........................................ ’ ’ ”Foreign Missions .................................................... * ’ ’ "Christian Education.......................................................Miscellaneous—Books, stationery, pens, ink, bor

rowed money, interest and exchange, telephone senrice, rent, paint, carpenter repairs, water, light, fuel, lumber, hardware, etc., etc., etc......

$1,449.60 32630 162.40 351.91 375.89

19 82 232 4.00

4.969.81 5.10

137600

1,951.42

Total ............................................................................. $10,600.28Balance to the credit of the Board.... 109.03P. Jas Bryant, e, W. D. Isaac,

Chairman. Secretary.

Thu » to certify that I have examined the accounts of the .National B. Y. P. U. Board of the National Baptist Convention and found the same correct.

Auditor National Baptist Convention.This Sept 1,1905.

By motion the report of the National B. Y. P. U. Board ■is adopted.

By motion the rules were suspended and a collection was taken for Dr. E. W. D. Isaac Collection. $

Rev A. A. Casey reported for the National Baptist Benefit Association.TO THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL BAF-

TIST CONVENTION.|i die name ot Jeans Christ, out redeemer, we appear before you io

jmeot to you ibe second annua! report of the National Baptist 0€oe (I ^relation As we look over this vast multitude of Christian work- en. Mseuitiied here for the purpose of learning of the work of our great dscdalnaticm. and cutting new Inspiration to further the camo of our Mirier. »e nsuse long eooueb to «ek this question. ‘’Have we doos our tat* It we have, then It h ours to rejoice, ae Christiana: If we have id. It Is not onrs to plead ter standing or recognition in thia, our Urie arniv. One of lhe things which Is ever a ecurce of help or pteUHip io every brllever. Is lhe fact that the term of lhe gospel are riasoHabiw. Heiiresenting as we do. a race ot people In this country tasked and rejected almoat everywhere and it all limes, let ua not fetalr. bnt hold up our heads and march bravely on The gospel La a gT4»t leveler It puts all n»e« on equality, when It aaya that ‘all i»ip sinned and come short of the glory ot God ” Let ua believe that Or jc’prl broadens our minds and lights up our pathway, while iln ■arrows our thoughts and makes dark cur journey.

HINTS ON THE PAST.

As bard as our way may seem eom^lmes. we are glad Hint as a de wnlRatiflo we can Bee that the hand of providence baa been di reeling u and that we are able to say with the PnalmisL that The Lord hath done treat Ihings for us, whereof we are glad, and in W« ’i«n< ®' God’s word and in experiencing Hte grace.’ we are able to agree wiw the Apostle. that This Jesus hath God raised up. whereof •ftness^:" Forty years ago. as we embarked from slavery, wicn we ■wks of the shackles freJi upon our llmba. our mlnlBtem prracneo

text nracticallv "In those days came John the Baptist, prtatblnM t> the wilderness of Judea. Id most cases, the whole day waa wrea is preactinK tt I a test. to one anil the same amaregatioa *r rrr.rai COOfiPfratpd mlnisfAra whiHP everW action meADt good. Dili wp X lhe training of the present dar minister, from experience mke plain the gospel. . Forty years ago. our church earners. . , .Instances. »ere ol lhe bosh arbor type, and neither was the hriJrir the minister nor people thought to be impaired from wore ms Mr at such a place But, how changed! Our mtaletry trading towards culture and reflnetnent. Our nroernort ot God’s »ord. even the ugh they may cling to the tone or mourn. ■ desire peculiar to our race, everywhere.

DENOMINATIONAL PROGRESS.

. The hush arbor ban been dtaptaced *Jte modernchurch tart* logs, and every convenience lor comfort, etc.. b*s ueio Mrv he to God that a converted, baptised memberohlp baa teen out itan tri. and progress bao been our watchword.

Aaotber thing which Inspires us is the lact that *s «

113 MINUTES. MINUTES. 119tx«n able to Iraro. ibis year baa been a banner year In m. ■ - - tton for conversions and hepttems From North to Sm.tk East to West, the good news has been. SO MANY coMVra-ran SO MANY BAPTIZED. It eeerna that a eplrltnaj na,e **the country and that in zeal and work we are returnlna t/Tx.0**1 lend marks ' Our financial succena baa also been good m.. , ** Strongest chnrcbea which have been struggling for ' •heavy debts, have about paid out or have eo cut the .moenT. . - where they eon very easily manage them This. too. has bees " Z will be rememberrd. during an extremely hard year’ for It \ diseases and dtetretaea have been general Truly this has law. . ZZ of Jubilee, and from the work that has been accomplished , /’ Committee will be able to give to our posterity a record lltZ (hey needeth not be ftuhamed.

THIS DEPARTMENT MEETING WITH FAVOR.Indeed. Jt is a source of pleasure (o uB to be able io say that tkaWr

of the National Baptist Benefit Association |fl Bucreedlng It fa also that ft might not be mecilng with the (tattering Hurcerf ihai inuy of the inexperienced busing men and women of the denaaliiun have looked for or expected; but thia department has grown and fa «(111 growing tn ihai sure, gradual manner known to the dtcemful man or woman everywhere. It must be understood, alw tfel (Ma department Is truly a business organisation, regularly by the State of Arkansas. It will also be remembered that die d tit objects of tbe National Baptist Benefit Aesoclalloii Is to create a furi to aAsfet disabled Baptist preachers or lheir families, and la trti •(Higgling Baptist churches that are contributors to any departw«ut«! the work of the National Baptist Convention. With this thought b mind, the fathers who framed the constitution under which we are operating, agreed that two and a half per rent, of the quarterly bcirfll fund be set aside for this purpose.

OFFICERS OF THE BOARDOne of the th Inga the denomination ahould rejoice In, Is the fact tint

tbe officers of the National Baptist Benefit Association are Men at means, whose word is sufficient guarantee to make any flaandal it range lo ent ncceasary. Dr. E. 0. Mor ria la ex-officio at our board. >■( be needs no introduction to the Negro Baptista of tbe world. Rev C B. Brown, of Marianna. Ark., our president, la a man of mens. wioit business Interenta are not confined io any particular section cf tii Slate of ArkttMfl Among lhe hoot of representative Negro Boprlluta who vlaited the World's Baptist Congress at London. England, b* summer. Dr. Brown who there as a living example ol honealy and perseverance In the ministry. Our treasurer. Rev. M ProflH. of Helm, Ark . may not only he numbered among the faithful, but alio a«af the great men of the denomination and tbe rare- It ll but Juat tn mt that tbe success nt our board Is dne. to a large measure, to 111 ness. on arenunt of bis reliable and subslanlfa! standing Tbe vOwr members of our local board are: Rev. D. S. Shadd. Vlce-Pmld** Rev G. W. Lowe. Recording Secretary, and Rev. E, C. Caunody. 1H «t whom ere stalwarts In our denominational work, who have been vfiri tried, and are ever ready to go on duty.

FOR BAPTISTS ONLY.It is not generally known that lay members of our cbmebm^Nfi

men and women, between 16 and 60 yeara of age, may take out • - in the National Baptist Benefit Association,, juflt 88 lh« mlntatot *

I attsf be understood (hot no one but mem her a ol Baptlel cburchw ^wilted to membership And it must also be remembered that

eiMtter a ehorrh withdraws the hand ot fellowship from a member nd if lie chnrrb restores them lo memkiertihip, they can only be rs- ■lo It also a policy holder in lhe National Baptist Benefit Association, ^4 j| lhe church realoree them to membership, they can only he it MMd in the National Baptist Benefit Association at lhe discretion of fa lea rd We are glad tn h« able to report that upon lhe bcoke of nt AxfflCLallnn may be fnnrtd the names Of ministers, doctors, lawyers, (mcbai. farmers. and men and women of every profession, which lelli tt lift the work or department Is meeting with popular favor. Min btrti of the gONpal are nut required lo Mand a medical ev ami nation h admitting no one to membership but Baptista, we do not mean to be narrow, but as mM of the other denominations have (heir own brirft deparliucutM. we feel it proper that we have ours.

A PLEA FOR MINISTERS OF GOD.

Too much cannot be âld ot nor done for tbe unselfish ninliter, ntw Is zraluusdy laboring or has labored for a life time Id tbe aervlca il his dcnoniination. There are many who have given lhe best dnya «l tkelr lives lo the Cause, and when they become physically disabled, fine should be soraellnng laid up HERE for them an well as a crown

riBbteoosncss DP YONDER. Thanks be to God that tbe deuomlna llci las awakened to thia matter, in organllng the National Bautlet frmfll Assorialion, and the prospecta are that Instead of misery and dome marking the ckieing of Ibe careers of many ot the wen ot God vta have wrought well under our banner, they and their lair Illes •! 1 te locked atler in a manner befitting their worth and faith twinge. The ebveh of God Le not a tocial organization, but a a pl ritual one. To al ten pt to dn things for the Lord In our own night cr power, simply sbftils oar jgnoiance of the Christian flan ol operation, lor long m lhe voice of God Ihnndt-red through prophesy, “Not by might nor by poaer, but by my spirit <>atth the Lord."

A CALL TO DUTY

It Is the dutv of every minister to prepare fometbing lor himeell «r Ms family, against the '’rainy day,*' and it is true that (here are many ■base endeavor in thia airecllcn has u<it been fraught with very much •actrra. PtacrwaHy wary of our et ougeat preachers read tbe toortli chipier of Firn Timothy, in which tbe Apostle saM •• ll< TILL I COME GIVE ATTENDANCE TO READING. TO EXHORTA- 1I0N. TO I'OCTRINE NEGLECT NOT THE GIFT THAT IS IN fflBB. WHICH WAS IN THffl BY PROPHESY WITH THE LAY 1XG OX OK HANDS OF THE PRPSBYTERY MEDITATE UPON TERSE THINGS; GIVE THYSELF WHOLLY TO THEM But WeT Mrd to Had lhe next or flnb rhwler of First Timothy In which the •>•»» Ai-irile said lo (he elders these words "BUT IF ANr i VIDE XOT FOR HIS OWN. AND SPECIALLY FOR THOSE OF HIS OWN HO’--K, HR HATH DENIED THE FAITH. AND IS WOKBK THAK AX INFIDEL' True ministers arc the true «• *"*

and «hoold therefore bo examples in deed and

REV HOLMES DEMISE

Tbe Biddnst oceureuce during the year, was lhe holmes, which occurred 00 the Mb of last

In truth.

death of Rm A. Her Holmee had

114

8**«“rr of U>« National Btplw B , station from it. Inrlplency. tD(J han neen fwlhJ1,|WM a bard worker in the denomination and a brave B’eroaa He w„ ,oo of high moral character do™!! i" ** rairaed for hie wino counsel and fatherly advice la th. rank, w ?? among whom b. labored As th. death of Rev Holme.•he ofBca Of CorrespondiOg Secretary, tbe board rnri on McDd.rJ^ .th and elected the Assistant Correupoudlng Secretary ft„.“? Cnsev of Cl.rk.dalo. Mino tn fill the place Rev cotZnr the work *1 once and soon proved the wisdom ol bl, aelerttaT awakening new life In th. department and r,p!diy buildlnTua 1»I Ham f a »

ASSISTANCE ASKED.

Lika .1) ot our nlher ddparUnents. we .pp..,! lfl da,.-.-,. M>d especially to th. Nation.I Bsptl.r Conwnllon. tor tonu antaiaaiW ualatance, III) »t get further .Ion., when In .11 ti r v trail 11 f Cy thin dw U.rtmont will pay Into the treasury ot (ho National Baptist Courentle. ■ regular surplus from It. buelneaa We have faith k the rl.nnmi.e lion .nd the eacallencn of our cause Th. bunlnesa or h Inter y ot la

RECOMMENDATIONS.

We HKommMMl that the CGnal It Utkin be eo a mended m k m»U da pallr1»* not valid till thirty day* after they are teBU«d.

We bIbo refommind that where mamberf have gotten behind In pay Ing their Quarterly Moment!, that when they are renewed by lbs board, their renewal will not be valid till after thirty daya

rbckiptr

Amount on hand at lad report ............................................... . ..| f 14.44Membership fp*e ................................................................... 1,000049«»rterly Dues ............................ IMCoHectionn from Churches, A&aoelatlonH, Convention*, Hr...... 104-M

DISBURSEMENTS

Office rent . . ..............S'***...............................£f,Dtln* -............................Traveller Expenses ........ ...............raid on Safe............................................Exprem .............................................. . .«Interest and Exchange ,,...............F*""*' ■;■.•:• .............Money Refunded to A politic 11 ..... Bank Noles ..............................................Paid tn Agents ................... ....................Paid on Death Cl. n. .........................Paid fnr Clerical Work .......................Incidental Office Eipenaea ____....Paid Rev W A, Holmen on Salary .

MfNUTM.

LIABILITIER

C B Brown ..............................IL Ihoffit ... ............... ..aôdrt Secretary ou Salary■ fowling Eipense..............pw kaoual Report ..... —. *.

....... * 1BO«

......... 160......... 280.00......... MM......... MW

2000

Uskllill« I SOI 00 |1,I3(.8O

ASSETS.«kind In ofH«. books. o.r«. o«c. Idein. ate........ » 1MM

by the board of Managers at Heleop. Ark^ Monday. OctoM ISM.

RBV. A A. COSBY. Cor. 8«y.REV. C. B BROWN. Praa

► report was adopted. . .kP. F Morril, of Virginia, was recoftnued to read the Mot lhe Commission of the Lott Carey Convent™ and

National Baptist Convention.fellows:

MCI BETWEEN THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION "™EL°IT.CAREV bapt.st foreign MISSIONARY CON. Bition. u. s. .► a arm- perfect umtWstlon ot tbe Negro Baptlet farce, nd th* b Stale, ot America, amt for the better promotion of Mlealoaa at► M rtKM.I, the following agreement wu entered Intohr Hr treeent ketal JMr. we favor the Lott Carey Convention Mil«r In mganlc Identity lo the cap.city ot a Dfatrlel Conven III Ike KaikrnU Onpilnt Convention, under tbe following pro K to which your F. M. H and the commHilonera of the Lott bcuimtlon have ngreed, via.- (a) Theirs (the Toll Carey) Mis. h •'! to?e trolled rn, missionaries ot the N.llomd B.ptlet kb. Tor tins present Decal year»ai truest oliligatkna and such »r may ar lav thia Ums year► lb lirladldhrn. .hall be .neb by tb. Ie.lt C.rry Con.enUon >fc«elpt, rmd expenditure, of money."bp 11. oBeers .hall ba reg kroner) In me P M n nt ibe Nation.) Baptist Convention.

While we do not ioterfore with local organ nation. In the «ev- Mrtei. ret wo venture to erpresa the hone that the day will aooo i’btn Ibero a ill be only one atata organiiatlon In «rh atata kwrtmnin hmnmny witb the National Baptist CsavenHoa <2) talk territory now - rruptad by the raeootly organlrad Brat Die H«reo»i n and th. Ixrtt Carey Conronloo aa a DtetW, or ao> htprtbsumr thM mar now be oroubyl.g the territory w« leave fltr of diffi.nl,y (o t(. .njueted fay them And »• reeC«eUuH» F NTommend rh.r all Baptist ohrirohea cordially and geuar

■ rciuesentatlons of out National and mstrlol erganlra rome with a view ot advancing DenomloatlonaJ growth, both

► ui sltrondL t,n* during iho preeeot Canveutkroa) year, raoreaeot. K Biker the P M B nr tbe National BapUat Con.aaUoa dr th.

IIJBirJci Ccnv€D*lnn ibtll 6a Id need of In mediate tudfl

get ExctedinK LfftlilHtlM ................... 1 213,66

I fltltlt IM

40.00 64 CO

. £2 00 340

24.60 67 00

6 00 JOOBC 2G0 00 400.00 20 00

840 360.00

«UUMTotal ntsbureement.

lie MINUTES.MINUTES 117

for Ike nalkleauco o< llntlr roopectlvs OouacUt JhetpluloMS ubsll obtain, and no far a» (K»>lble Ike wiiku «< kM ■> CaateaUotiS ebell be reapecteO

(k) Upon tbe ndopUoa of to.e preamble ami acieoBeot Stlxw iki ■nlktanl Buptlvl CouveDtloo and I We lx><( Carey Coaeeatlr* k-,,fc H fevtcrl. a rorvroUrlrillon between tbe (wo bodies l> (roared and -a m. that the great bead oC the ctuarcb mar bless ituar both, la ikto ba. cpoautDiualfon.

P F. .Morris. J. A Wbllted, W. r. Jobnrron A W Petuep, <. g representin': the l-oll Carey Convention

Jno H. Frank. D A. Caddie. L C Jordan. C H Parrish reprwatiw Foreign Ml st. Ion Board National Hatdlrl Convention

By motion the Convention adopted the compact.Dr. C. S. Brown, President of the Lott Carey Conveatu<.

was recognized and addressed tbe Convention, that tup mH that "peace" had been agreed upon.

Prof. J M. Codwell offered the following resolution bearing on the “Hindered Hand,” a book recently published M Rev. S. E. Griggs. Tennessee, which was, on suspension dl rules, adopted.Bi o Prvsldrot and Brethren of tbe National Dmitlat CouvenlloD taj

tivseniblvd In the City or Chicago:Whereat. At the version of National Baptist Convention brld In FloJ

adelpbin two yearn ago. Rev S. K. Orings wae ordered aa tbr ContiJ lion's duly tiCrndlterl leiireneutatlre to write a book which nhouM «■ swer or nttcnipt lo nnawer far aa bin ability and condition! allow, lhe l.onk "Leopard's Spain." which one Tboniu Olton bu iJ nosed uiinn (he nubile, end which baa qo cruelly (anoed Into bin taj passions o( ibnae who arc not no kindly disponed to ibe tnembtr: d lhe race in ihelr endeavor tn move onward; and where Rar 9 U GrlgkS han both attempted and a nr needed in bringing Out ocb 1 trvl llcallon lo lhe very great credit of tbla Convention and tbe nee uvj

Whereas Thia Convention or at least Individual member! of II. Ird or a mined Into the atyle. diet Inn and eubjeet matter!, etc. middle I to know that lhe book la worthy ot our endorsement and otltlal rlsnj nt approval: aatd

Wheresji. Since Ike Author hnn completed bls task, reported to M Irody. wo official rreo<altlon boa l.eea taken of this book: ibarifat! bl i|

Resolved. That l< la the aeitae of Ihla Convention Ihaf Rrr I J Crlggs haa In hla endeavor lo anawer Thomas WKOO la Ihr pffillrw fl known xa "Thu Hindered Hand," succeeded adoilrnbly wek And *• ample sallatuctlon of thia Convention

Rcsulvrd. further. That -hla Convenllon give ki official spprord fl Ihla I ask by aeoluK lo H that the Chief Riacalive of ‘kit NUM fl get her wills hla Cabinet, be Governors id hr dldereal Slalat Wn» Crwmpackor. r.( Indiana. Senator Congreaqiaaal rwwM-j and such other reiirearnlallven aa the wlwdtim and iaairid ekffitTM lhe Conveullon may dtclste. elan ane that tbe cranard brail -■ foreign convention are awputlod with r.impllrnvnlary cupiet M pobllcatkin I

Be it still further Be solved. That the paaltiru til Ike rbirvhw <wfl Where be red wealed In lhe name of thia Con ven linn l.i urge IF“ eongregatlona and friends lo anhncrlhe, par lor and read IkJi M‘ ■

ReapecUwIly an hw 11 led. ——.I

»_ j sT<m

The following report of the Committee on President's n- mmm was adopted ■ .... ... _____ ..* lc whom wmh rcferrcrl <»e miller o< leglttmiUe

PreBidi-nt'a submit, (hat In oar JwJgmpnt K k <b« ■ dui* of Iho ffrent National najillsi Cvavewtlon to bear

of malnlAiaihx <iflire with sleno^rDpber, al an expeow ir <Ueedl»<; 1 • 1^ monlb, th;>t stHtimwry w*e<j «>r Iravellog

'tocnrrsM »■» rchres^nllim Ibis body aid advawclRi; lljs lntere«U Hr»e by tbU body.

We m rV4Mn**K>nd.

The Contention W Bailey. Toxas.

A BAAMMIH, A H McBWEN, P JAMES BRVANT, 7 J SKARCT.

adjourned with benediction by Rev. J.

Night Session.

was called to order at 7:30 o'clock withThe ConventionPresident Morris presiding.

The devotional services were conducted by Rev- A. Hubbe. Texas, and Rev. W. F. Botts.

Minutes read and approved.Rev. S. W. Eacote, D. D„ Missouri, Statistician, read his

report.Mr. President anti Mcmbcra of the National Baptist Conven

tion :We are now closing twenty-five years of effective work

through the medium of the National Baptist Convention. The remarkable work accomplished during this period emphasizes our mistake in not organising the Convention earlier. Keen and swift as the eagle in its flight has been the diplomacy of our leaders who have guided us safely through every contest to lasting purposes and permanent victories. Among other achievements, two stand out most conspicuously: the founding of colleges and secondary schools, and the organization of the Publishing House. The former was impossible without .such students as Booker, Abner, Hayes, Pollard. Holmes. McRidley, Curry, Scruggs, Thompson, Puree. Parrish, Fisher, the founders and supporters of our tftondary schools, backed by united organization, while the titter is lhe enduring monument of the far-seeing Boyd, "ko with fifteen dollars (borrowed) has netted the connection. $200,000 within seven years. In this enterprise he lnw Iteon most vigorously supported by President Morris. Drs.C. H Clark. C. W. Lee. and others who climbed the bell-tow- tr of failh and chimed the news far and wide, until the hearts of two million Baptista caught the inspiration of the t»usic and noised it to the “four quarters of lhe globe."

minutes. 119MINUTES.lid

“It bid been easy fighting Ju eotre plain where victory might hug Jd equal choice; But all resistance agalnat her Is vain.**

Notable Gatherings in 1905.May, June and July were made famous by four of the

world’s greatest meetings: three in America, and the fourth in London, England. The Southern Baptist Convention, in Kansas City, and the Northern Baptist Anniversaries and Baptist Convention of North America, in St. Louis, made history for themselves and the nation. The Negro question separated the white Baptists in the Civil War, and it was the same question that played a conspicuous part in bringing them together in St. Louis. Our Morris was made a member of the Executive Board, while the Convention sang:

"Blest bo Hie de that binds, k Our hearts in Christian love"

77ie VForttTs Baptist Ccnpr£ss.

This meeting was attended by the dignitaries of Europe; diplomats of republics, and churchmen from all lands of civilization. In it the excellency of the Christian religion was magnified and the grandeur of our churches made manifest. The Negro Baptists were there in large numbers— such able representatives as’President Morris, R. H. Boyd,C. S. Morris, John H. Frank, L. G. Jordan, C. H. Parrish, W. T. Johnson, A. R. Griggs. F. L. Lights, G. W. Hayes, C. T. Walker. E. R. Carter, E. C. Cole, W. H. Steward, G. W. Lee, and Miss N. H, Burroughs, with many others whose names we could not secure. As time advances and the historian writes the deliberations of men in the book of chronicles, generations will look back upon the work of that august ecclesiastical body, towering in importance above other gatherings, "as the statue of Liberty at the gateway of the American Continent towers above the waves beating at its feet.” Thus the dream of its English promoters for » world organization of Baptists, for the furtherance of the true doctrines of the Bible, is a reality. Like the gentle breeze fans the embers into a flame, the Congress will kindle through coming ages, increased activity, until in state sod in church, the world will recogniz.e, “The Fatherhood of God, and the brotherhood of man,” as well as ‘ One Lord, one faith and one baptism.”

Our Southern Trip.Our trip through the South, made possible by the gener

osity of the Alabama Baptist Convention, President John-

of the Georgia Baptist Convention, Drs. Bryant, of At- Isota; Robinson, of Anderson, S. C.J Rev. A. R. Bacote, of Society Hill, S. C., and the church at Marion, Ala., was a revelation and an eye-opener. The Alabama Convention led by President Wilhite, Professors Hudson, Eason, McAlpine, C. L. Fisher, A. F. Owens, A, N. McEwen, Wigginton, Revs Knight, Jamison, Madison, Pettiford, Colly and others. with two exceptions, is the best organized body with which we are acquainted. It was our privilege and pleas- •re to address the convention, which received us with that bospitality for which the South is noted. The Alabama Baptist University, of which Dr. Pollard, an alumnus, is President, is an ideal school, whose faculty is doing a work very commendable. Dinkins Memorial Hall, the College taiMingand two frame structures, all the work of students, give the campus a college appearance of the first magnitude.

Stokes Institute, at Montgomery; Central City College, Macon; Walker Institute, Augusta. Ga.; Seneca Institute, Seneca, and Friendship Institute, Rock Hill, S. C., all owned by Xegro Baptists, are throwing sunshine in their respective localities. Central City College is the work of Dr. W. E. Holmes. The State Convention, of which Dr. Forbes is President, stands by him and supports a large faculty. While in Gerogia we visited Atlanta Baptist College and Spelmnn Seminary, Atlanta. It seems strange that such in- dilutions exist in a community of whites, fortified with prejudice and blinded with notions of their own superior intelli- lence—vel this is true of Atlanta, many of whose citizens «■? constant visitors to the schools. Spelman is the Vassar of the South, while Atlanta Baptist Gollege and Central City College are doing first-class work, unsurpassed by rival schools of thp state. Reports of President Johnson, Dr Bryant and others, shew the state work well organized, and large sums for education, missionary and home work are being raised. The spiritual work is sublime.

Benedict College. South Carolina, is the happy possessor it a Carnegie Library and a large three-story brick building. the girt of the Negro Baptists of the state. Ten buildings of brick, fine and well adapted for school purposes, werionit yjlr> Cfty ft j5 best endowed school of any denomination of color in the South. Reports from our col- >eges in Rock, Ark.; Seguin. Texas; Lynchburg, Va.; Ixtaisvillp and Cane Spring, Ky.; Richmond, Va.; Urbana, Onio: Marshall. Texas; Nashville and Memphis, Tenn ; Ma- fon, Mn . and all secondary schools, which we were unable

■ visit, show a very healthy condition, able faculties andattendances. Leland University, New Orleans, La.,

120 minutes. 121MINUTES.

and the high schools of tbe denomination of the state w federated, and the work is most prosperous.

President Puree Gone to Rest.The death of Dr. C. L. Puree, President of Stale Ihfat.

sity, Louisville. Ky., removes a prominent figure of the de nomination. His wisdom was practical and prophetic- remedial for the present, and a warning for the future. He saw ahead and dared. He laid down his life for tbe r*« and denomination. A great soldier has been called from the field to a great reward.

College Graduates.In this issue we present the cuts of many of our educator*.

A list of college graduates of our schools and of a few white institutions also appears. It is far from being complete, due principally io failure of responsible parties to complj with our request A second reason was the inability to lirt out the schools of the country from which Baptitto hire graduated with degrees. Leonard Medical school graduate*' names do not appear, as they were received too late for pub lication One hundred and seventy-five have received tbe degree of M. D., and one-fourth of that number received the degree of Ph. G- There are probably ire hundred (500) college graduates, two or three hundred theological graduates, five hundred (500) medical doctor* and two hundred (200) lawyers. Such well known public men as Edward M. Brawley, Booker T. Washington, Ei- Congressinan Cheatham, J. W. Lyons, Register of tfce United States Treasury, and numerous miscellanasi writers have received our college degrees.

Work the Past Year.Mincteen tbousi nd students in all departments itteruH

our schools tbe past year, and the number of gradnatre »» four hundred (400). It was the most prosperous year on schools ever experienced.

Church Membership and ContributionsWe have seventy-seven (77) state conventions, five bat

dred nnd fifty (550) associations; eighteen thousand twenty (18,020) churches; sixteen thousand eight hundred and fort.v-one (18,841) ordained ministers. Our Sai«*j schools number fifteen thousand one hundred and (orty-ap* (15,148); pupils, eight hundred fifty-seven thoosaad »■ hundred and eighty-nine (857,489). Our combiMi

tertWp is rapidly approaching 2,200,000. We have fourteen thousand seven hundred and four (14,704) meeting fogses. with an approximate valuation of $17,178,755.15. Amount of money raised during year, $3,280,885.15.

A bl rm Kra,

A new era in Baptist church work has come. Transformations are everywhere. The gallant sons of our eburehes stand for progress and the young manhood views the magnificent panorama of things to come, and the scenie iptedors to the Reve)ator are portrayed io them through reason and devotion. Our schools have opened the eyes of the blind, and the man of to-morrow Is the student of to-day. It is the young of our churches who have engaged the enemy «pon his own ground and defeated him in every contest.

The Heroes.

Men who led as presidents have made history and upon iU pages their deeds shine like stars on a cloudless sky. It remains for us, however, to determine the distance re have covered by glancing backward to the point where the present president began. Through all battles his head has been level and his judgment and advice have been as icund as a silver dollar. Here we are to-day, gathered in wintless nundiers. celebrating the Quarto-Centennial of this matchless body^misaionAries from distant lands; preachers, scholars, poets, lawyers, doctors, members of conventions associations. I present to you the condition of our churches in this report, which I hope you will read and put carefully away for the consideration of coming generations.

Yours fraternellv,Samuel W. Bacote, Statistician.

2210 Kansas Ave., Kansas City, Mo.

HA6*Ma TtAfricT COL UNIVERSITY.

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STATISTICAL REPORT OF SCHOOLS.

rrv«Mr>. KaRMI—Mfof................................

Prffilile .................. •••♦*-Toni ....... . . . . ...............Cea4(jat?4 th«f fthf ..........

Cnlkie—Male • •••■ -■

A F«mah »

122 MINUTES, 128Total . .............Graduate* (Ilia

Ind-ri.inl— Male U.I1(

Male

TotalToIjINr<t

V*lv*r<>rt

ARKaXsaS HADIS) C01H(I

Total ... taduatri

uflkjt— MakFtinle .Tefal ....Cndnaier tM*

ft* Mr

VU||.JIIIF> rX ....................Mortgage and Roiling indebtedorm.

0<rd vgluition (gxcluiivg of Endowment] .............................................

---- UUNRH.,-. nc...................... ,<.0.1*1Moris>fl* end floating indgbiedrcxi *.<«<» Amount ol Endowment [ntomr Irmn Endowment TcU! taltialioD

New building'

$75* ««

i j.od j

Mjh

Taul

Normal —Malt

AMERICUS INSTITUTE.

—------- , inunara ,g.r

All~u B.pn.< Coir..., w.th dr.... «f

College—X|j)b , .Female Total ................

Theological^ Mak Female

Female Toni

vrar—Male

Normal—Mak Total ., ....... Ttiial ertrallnwnl

Colle fr—StaleValuation

Graduate, t>!9 yr-.l Throlotfieai— Male

iTwnw I ram Fndi

Jnitvilrm)— Male

T„ul

INr* building*

Toiai

Volente* in Lib’ Valuation

ARKADELPHIA AC*1>E1I«*

Gfouftda. building,, ^•'tglgc aad letting Amount bi Endowin'

Lota I in*. Arkadelphia. Ark; fended Peet<dent, J. D Walker.

Male rttnaie

TotalGia |nat' - • •

fajuiiriil- MalePcmle ■TculGnduaict !*»•■

Cairrut'" HiioF<nakWfttal in tchiml l"ei>

•SahriM . ........................................ .... | g,jNew b.oldingi. .......................................Incidental!.............................. iwmJ"1*’ •■;................... 1<MnNeat annivemry. May 1*.

Veloiatt in Ijhr-jfy ............................ ...........I'tlairioo ., .................................. "•«««««■larriture. fcetured. fit. —<w*,»d< barbkngt. <te. MinC1t< and floating iadeLtednci ...... Amount of Endowment .....................Income Irfiiu Endowment .............................Ten) nhiatrcn ................................. <.,|5,oaa

ilafiM .. ...K<a bai1di«<r . ........... lucdmu'i .................................."TW ............. .....’.■............ il.OOO

Ellf waled

ATLANTA IIAI-TIST COLLEGE

l.brjtion. Allanla. C.a jir»dad iMj: htadeei. He» iêtirgc Site, graduate •( UeianMi) jl Tfifouiti, w i I h dfgiee al < ft

Fatur.Tr.

kale Female

Korwijl Ma|f. Female .

Tot*!G’tadvnc* 1

College — Male

<**adnalc, ih-a■ktklSr.l

Fcniak Toi.il

CoOrereirn ih«a FeiMle To»al

t«Ul e«*ol1ra<«i ’

• ...M/

AUTWCA NOFNAT. AND THEOLOC* JCxL INSTITUTE.

^rrila................Total ..................C rid Bl tea 'hii

Th«-ol«r>ea I —M ■!>

Tefal .. ..........r.rwduotea i«th

T nrlultt ill—Mile .F«. ale..............

Volumea io I.Arerg j,,..«.,«««,«<<)>.< V<l tin ion ....................... ........ ,♦«Furniture, falurvOt *te. . . ....................I CMGround*, budding*. *w. .. ... f t(djoMciffaft flnr***f ladrt’edwrao. . Amaufil cl EndnwmoBl Infaflu from J-ndawwWDt Tout Vtlnibcn ... t.............

124 MIKUTBaminutes. 125

IncMcimli Total ...

•u

DATQN ROUGE ACADEMY.

Local rflo. llahm Runge,

Leland

. _ . L*.; foundedPmidrUI. J. S. Clark, graduate el

I University, wiib decree ol A D.

Normal Male .Female ..... '

Total ............ .Graduates ibia year

College — Male.............Female .......... ...Total .....................Grwhiates thi* year

Theological- Male

Male Fr-mak Total

Noniib Male

Total .... ..............Graduates ibis year

ColkRc— Male

Total ------------ .. ...Graduates lluy year

Indn^rial—Aisle . . . , ... Female ............... .....

Total .................. .. .........Grarhiates Hm year .......

CoWverswns (bit year— Male Femylr ........... . ........Total ----------------------------------

Total in nkuol {oi« i)

raortrrv.

LArary

UMO.

Total attendance tfa« year , Nert a Ml ire ria ry. May it.

Lacalion. Briabky. Ark; founded iCya. Pretidem. Be* | E. Kaoa. «Tadnatc of Rater i\illu«M Uta«crsrty. wdb decree Of N. S-

J«d toatiaK tadeMedncu ■f ?ad4»W’<4l

han EadmaarentSX«>~

AftamTNofS raESKNT YE**-

hiltitd |M||b

.€oo

BRINKLEY ACADEMY.

Total -------- --------------Graduates this year ..........

T*>eol«gical—Mak ......................F<mak------ .- .... .....Total ............ ................................Graduates *liic year .....

Indwtrhl- Mak .... -..............Female ................. ..... ..Total .......................................Graduates ibis year.......... -

CmrctsKnl lint year—Male

Vohrmrs in Library ___Valwafron .........................Furniture. Crimea. tte. Cronnda. bmllingr. r*c

Amount ■ ( Endow meat Income I’m Eadowmen* Total valuatkM ...v....

let aoahenary. May >0, «9<>S

MSHOF COLLEGE.

Toial Total enrol learnt

Salaries . ...........................................Vcw tn>iMip£B ...................... ..Incidental* .....................Total ..................... ............Neal anniversary, Ma, y. •<«<

in LibraryVnl-mcsValuationFurnilove. Fxtwre*. tkL .......... ..Ground*. taiildincS- HC- -.---- ...... IMortgage and Having rndctrieAnrsa .. AmonOf of Endowment ---- ..----- ...IwoOc from Endowment ...................Total valuation ...................................... t*

so<‘futlttdi—g Endtli

BERTIE ACADEMY

Location, Windsor, N_ C_; Imnta ■SoC FrhtcipaL ■ S. t ■••••<► r* ate Of Sfca V University. m* *rr d d. S-

Sakrk« ________ _____ .Ho boildmo ........ ....InrSde-ilak ..... ...Total .............. .............. .............

Neat anniversary. May 23,

M>te ..F<-—ateTotal

Ij—tm_ M*ilun. Tra fonnded .111 J ■wbot, Rev A R. ChafTcc, g>ad«nle of

Ltaivrrsity. wita d«*r«e •<

6oo

rtoervrr.

h- cwaDmeat

Ttd ........... 'Uni

Gofcmet (bis

Mil Cutaitr i <Jih ye: Mvnl-Xate

Tr&l . . . . .Cwtaafc* item ye*

■fahid-Mate

BENEDICT COLLEGE

Location. Columtaft. 5 C-; founded — J Fresideol. A- C. O$fcoei», graduate of Col «ate Vai-erMty.

Mak . Female Total .

Aemtemic—Mik ..... Female ...... « <

Total ......... ....Graduates *hlt yeta

CoUctr MiU.............Female ...... .... Total .- GrsdoMe* H>» year

Theological- >M»U -Fennie ...... ....

Total ............Cradnalet »►>»• yt*

in LArary

•Owe. 6«iw*s esc biddings, etc ........

■t»v and floating iMeMedntm"* ol Ea^lnwfnent

*nt hnw» Lndawmeot**d r*l»Mx>«i

tr»t».hiY< »£s nnesent

Feninto Told .

•4.JOO 11.*-

St$o,M)O

Mak Female Total

Total ................Indo Sir hl—Mak

Female ...... Total ............

e*iniTV.

oMirMn

T0.6JO

Female ....................Total r« aekool (net)

Normal MateFemale------Total .........Graduate* thrt T«

Aadtmk MakFomate..........Total ........-.Grad taler t«S yrat

TheufalCteal Mak

roorenrr

Volmweo »» L*r»»T Valuation .... -■< Fnrwdare, fcr'nrrO. «e c.r—rn WMw « . __________Mnrl<a|te and do**** n»<teMcdr«m Amount of Endowment .......................Income fro" Endoamewt ................Total ml oa i ion ............................... ..

*rrTWO<TtlOBY OOISewT <Y*O

Salarveo -------New taliMioCt Iwcidenlab Total

BURGAW HIGH SCHOOL

| DurgaW. N. C.J ***'.*** “1President. > A. IkrmoU gradaata •<Ski- Univerhty

MCnLYT.

Mak Female Total

Normal-Mok Fotnok

wvwocnio

Ml MUTE a. m129 mind™.

Toni

Sjllflt* •«...■ Ke* tmildiflfl t fictile ■ tall ...

CADIZ NORMAL AND THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE.

Primary «iu<kfttaNormal Male ..

Total ...............Gtadi:ifvi lM(

T be c lagi r*1—Mai*

Vi1u»riVllwiart ... ..........., ... —Furniture, fleftieva. *te. ......................Ground*. hiwldlngi. etc.

end Mnatinr inde^tedneatArtiCTM cf EflttawwieM

Iran Endr-me*!Total vgluitkfi .............. -.1

Total ... Enrollment

Mik Female Total .

VclutnM in Library .VlltlalieiR ........ . ."*«*»•' <Pnmlhin, fijUt'r« tae...............Mdrtcjra and iMAtaCronfida, holldfajm tieAmMnt of Endowment ........*......TnrOftie fn»m FndnwflMtat ■Ictal laTtoattafi ...... ........ ....I

NoataM—Mil......................Female . .»«*..................Total ..............................(■tndtatea ihii year ....

College—Mile .Peoiak ...........................Total ........... ............

Thealagkal—Male .........T«»1 ...................Graduate, f>'« j”” •. < ■

Jndtiilrial -*Friit5n| — Mill ■ Total,.... .. -...... .CraxfoitM fMa year ......

Co ft ven km a ihk year—MaltTamale .........................Tata! ............ .........

Ten! in schod (mtl ......

Sebrtn .........................-Nt* luildlfifl ....»•»•»»»» laeltteDUli ...♦ .. ........... .Total ■ ••••Next aruMverwY. May fl.

Total ........................ .Graduate* tMt

Todutfrinl—MaleFemale .......... ,Total ................ ...........

Canve»«>oxt (ta'a year—Mala

GnAatM thia jetfloHeoe—Mate.............

Femalo ....................Total ........................Graduate) thia year

Theelorlral—-Mak ....Female ....................Total ....................Grad Mate* tb>a year

Indnttrml—Male .........Female .Total .,.Graduates

Converakna

Sat arlr*New Smldinp lacideatlft Total ..........

Next annivet

CENTRAL CITY COLL1GI f.cratio". Macet, Gat faraM

Frt^ deiit William E Rk«ni tnda Chkaffo tally. <ltb dram of

Gradn«tat iMa !nd»>ma]—Male

Theaieilcal—Mali Fanak . .....

Graduate* thia Co»**eikra« ita<a rear—Male

Female .........Total . '».»»«

Ictal enroll »eu I

lilit W Volumes In Library ............Valuation ..........Jvreltvn, fivtrrm. «tf !«•••GrOanda^ SulMioce. eta ...............Moftgajr and faattif Mdehtcdu<)9AovauBt of En<4nv»Wt «■ - . ...........Interne from EndowmentTfllal iflluitilon ... *M •••

coliman ACADEMY.Locietan. Clbataad. Ln.; toanded

President, --------------

Nurmi-Mak

OHTRAL TEXAS ACADEMY

Total ........................Graditatal

College—Mlle .... .■«

Gradate* <N* y*r

Total Craduilta ll“»

]rad*1 elrilI'-Main •■Total .............. ....... •Graduate* F*# •••-

Canve*4Ion* 11 k yeof—Mt,e

Total *nrolte«*

MOtataTT.

VelaMM !■ Lttrta VaZmtMn

Mil*

128 minutes.

ECKSTEI.V NORTON IWST)TOJ1

*’». year^4 _ I

Volurrci ic

tr>C hdttuKXI »•»«••< TUI

week II JUL

Milt ..Female .Total .

furniture. Katuiei, rte . . |t.*C.rnurith, buildiMi. tie.................... bMHMcirTRige and flijatihf Amount nt Enr1n«.minl ..........4«<i»>.>iInterne from Endawrotnl .................. ..Tnlal vain alien ........... |M

Tn|jl .........T’lll emallmernt

Thca1nric.it—Me k . ,, Fertink ........Total ...........................Cradi’sltcs th’i yejyTnduslHal— Mnle .........

Nrw Innldinji ....................Incidentals ................................

■ ; ................... .'7Ne<t isnivmltf. •eefisa

ToroiGraduate) this year

CoJIcrt—Male .............Fem.slc ........Total ............................

JTttDJFTTk

Normal—Male ,

Ten I

EUFAULA BAPTIST AODEWY

I.rc>fcn, E»h»’i. A1*: *4..44.-I T K *■"«. ■Ar-demie Dep-rtmCfli tj.

Male ________ _______ ■“Female ... ......................- «Total < «,«,n <««<1

Normal—Male ...............Female ................................ -

Graduates (felt

Furn»|nrt, fixture), etc.................................... ..Otmnda, builriinffl. elc. • ..............- Jrj.CccMorimir and floa1<ng indrbledncu ..........Am bunt nF Endowment .............. .Income from Endowment ...... .

Total ralujlion ................ (ij.aoo

•••••efPMMl e*Mrw« »*aa

$ slide) ............................. .. ..............New buildings ................................ .(fleidentiit ........................ .........Total ........................................

Neat anniversary. May, igot.

THE CURRY SCHOOL.

Local inn, Urbane. Ohio; founded iM? ; Pre*, deni, T. W. H. Curry, graduate of Michael College and Ohio Wesleyan wilh degree at —,

A’ *r—-i1 Male............................

Total ................. , , .Lt adulter th it date ..............

Cellr-im —Ktjle . . , .,FetnMe ..... .....................Total ............ . ...... .Graduate) this year ....

Th co In “teal— Mj lr .................Frmilr ............ . . ..Total............................................Graduate) this year ,............

Inriiivtrial—MaleFemale ......... .. .....................Tots) ............ ..........................Graduate) I his year ..............

Convection) ikii year—Mak Femste ......... ... .. ...

Vehimit in Library ......................... . .. a,$dOValuation . ....................................... ....$1,500FurnittiTT, fixture), etc............. .. ..............$1,500Ground), building! etc .. ...... Si).nan Mort page and Renn ng indebtedness le.ooa

• Amount of Endowment ............................. ,Tnenme from Endowment ........................... ,,Total valuation .................................. ,,$15,000

KrtWDtTLlkSS Mr(t(sT T<AB.

Mak ........Female . ...TcnaJ ...

Total entailment ...................

Salaries .......................New hkiildinge . , .11 eider la Is . , , .. ., Total ........... ... ...

Keel anniversary, Juflt.

Ftimary—Mali Frink

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FWiAXDINA H1I1LE COLLEGE.

k«uk

fault

CoAatet this y«r EhrtWi tiii ytae—;

Mtk . Female Toll! .

Cta4.i(ei iJii*

Irt! fal citfliitxtm

Tetsl . flrtdiHn

Le luildiriÎtddtiJljh . bar . ,.

Keil •->**«•« . Jtfjy a 6 lyuj,

<tt>l «). Firmudina, Fla. Icundcd Oct HFJ: rredest E U Triwfcy, ptadu- • <1 Entire I Ih'iscrsitj, with derm ol l I., d. m„ r n

MINUTES.

FLORICA BAPTIST ACADEMY

£

Irdulbiil Male . Fem»' c Trial

Valvalmn .Furniture,Gtccndi F .......... ....................................j.icrlgagr and fcjiim indrtii«dneiaArraunl cl Etldcwxnrrl . Ittconre ir«tr Endawnwri Total valuation . .

Total

CrWWM itn ynf

!*• •••

MLeele l*o««—»«• *1

Sala lit) New bvildiRKi

falisci ia iMwiioa . - Fwwbjm, fiilures, etc. Ciwuidi. biaililiurr, etc. Jmourt Sid flaaliny indehtecl«t» Awnini el Fndawhient . hwflt from Endoa-went tai valuation

Normal — Mai Female Toul

Fa»l r«1al Gradual’* afaic

7 h t e 1 Dlira V- Ml If Feaak

Total .............

Female Tntal

VaI<«mVabiariri

r^rnuadi kU'lAings, 01- ---- -UorrPr end flMtiflt indehtedeeM Am/iunt at Ertndwment . [nmnw from Eadawmeot Tetid valuatvir

New buildings IreUknCala Trrt^l e-apeadllu^l

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184 MINUTES,

■ |M

Grydtefe? tfcie College-Mtk

f <mel< Toul ......Crwduafci ib»o year

TWokgkal— Malte .******* >11 < *Total....................Cia^Mtife «Me year

lad**<’»!— MikTotal ...........Cr adv two ittf year

Cca«ta44oaa tfcl* year—MalaFemale ♦ ♦ ♦ . ■Tout..............

Teal •«

i.M*

mn*«>

Grwdoatea ti»e yeor .... I aduit rial—Male

Female . ........................Tout .....................................C*e4«ekt lilt yev ...........

CtnvtriMii AU year--Milt Female . * 4.. .. .......

Tatel ................ .................. ..Tefal carodmcet ...........

umtH^«rs

WMItv

a af Eadormant . * ! Eadoinvent nlmtie* ......... .

MINUTES.

W,f*«

raoetcvY.Volume! k LibraryVefcailett ....... . ...Farakett. <*t*e« ret. .............€>ooadt. bdHi'n etc .......... 4Mort cage • ■<! ftojltnc ladtMedmai. Aaat«o| 'I Eadowwate ............ laweme inm Eado*—retTotal vaUoboa ...... .... ...... .

belson MERRY ACADEMY.C^CD Jeflcrson ciiy. Tenn, foundedI Fmi<kM, C. N. Bowen, graduate

Win*™ liniverwty, with drat A R

»utt»

ntgarattuott raEMat aim.

<• I.Aeiry ♦........ *♦♦ ••***•*.*ValtfAfJoa ....................... ♦♦♦ *•• ******Fuef<i<*i«, AaiMreo, etc ... ♦ ■ *« Grounds. bwildiagt, etc. ....♦♦♦ .1*o*,aaa Mactgage a«ld laaliag indafeiadMM . ... A»a«nt of EaAawteaat ............... $ t M.aeaI atom* Fadawmeat ....... ....-♦♦T««*l vjhraeiow ............. .........tJM.***

SalaiiM ....... .He* builfiogt 1 ael4aeta1t . . Tmal ............

Nftwam COLI*MGUT« TOTE

Lweaiia*. Ne*M*<« N C;

<!•!*< I fu*ts HUM* «**.

Salarieo ......... -. .*»-•••-N^W ini MJ •£!Iteidentak............... ..... ..................... ..TmiI ................................................... •*.*..♦*

'L*la«M Uaiowraity i*el-d— Hawi, Lt had. M«■•*«, laiiaa, Afcâadrit. Ck—1 wilk. GfxM****, fiwafcie M—i—a a*d BelTa Aflkiare luriitilM.

Mik .Few ale Total .

Tatal ............ ,.Glad*!"* flit yearPawale ..... ... ■

Total ........... ..............Ctedua"a fhU year

Tbe*to«itai—Mala ... •a-ak ........

Total ....................♦C.raA-aAta tbit y«**

MATHFP SCHOOL.

|XM>A«. Huiilte, S. C-; 4a**4ed.14?; PeiatipaL Mite S E O-*n, grad uam a/ Maa**rfciia*r»* Stalo N*«—al-

latte) Ibit

art ihit *-•• «ei tin ?<a Male

I io Library

». ixtnr*s, etc. ............ ... building, etc. .. .... ...|3JiI and Foaling Indebtedtw»9 ..$fli

i « Endowment ....................*.*•♦•t from Endowment ............................WMtion ....................................... tgji

liak .

ite« ibis year -Mile ........

Catatt Ibis jtar

laJoMftal— Mil* .... <Fa—ale ................... ♦♦..»*Total ........................... *CaadaAfar t*k F***

Cooeerakoa lit* year—"**Fa— ale .......... ♦.. »*»»•Tate I ............................ •*♦

Total aa arfeaol ....»«•*«*

tmibiruiEj riEtxMT tt«a.

haldinn

Motaa*a.Total

Na»"a1—Mala ».♦♦♦♦» ..♦....* ,.....<• F*a—le ... ____ ...... ......

,,4io*.. ......... .................lyjy.®*

mwrury. May ttt, iyo6.Valateea I ■ LftrerTValwatioa — ParaJttea. <at*rt^ ***■ BO ANOKE INSTITUTE.

MQ. Elisabeth City. N. Q; founded

Male . FemaleTotal

FACULTY

Academic and Normal—Male Female . . .........

Total ........ ... Graduate? thi> year

College—Male .....Female ........ ...Total ....................Graduate? thk year

Tbcolomeal-Male ... renialea.......... <.otal .»»«....* *, Grsuoatel th" year

Industrial—MileFemale ......Total ............Graduate! thia yearTotal .........

Cattvcraiont th" year—Male Female .*«**«*«* *■* -*<

Total enrollment (including Model Department)

Volume? In Library ...Valuation .......... .* ♦«Fur»lln<e. 6x,Mr«i. eK Groundi, building?, e*. . Mortgage and floating lnde«Aaaount of Endowment .........................Tncmne from EndowmentTotal Yoluatioa ........... •

Salarkt .......Nev buildingIncidental? ..

Next annivtraary. May U, >9*S-

KXYttiftircren ymtHT «***

POLYTECHNIC SEMINARY-

Uc.tioo. thn.iik. Kr-:P,tfWent. Im.c Phber. gndu.1. «< «>■’•> -*• •• * »

Male * Female Total .

faculty.

lYUatNTI.

Normal—Male *••*.*.•• - FetMk .,*>**.*♦ .w ■ Total ......... . - Graduate! th"

................ .................. ...Female....... ... * > »t

134 MINOTBS. MINUTES. 137

T«ul ........................................................Graduates thH rear ...............................

TWota«>cal Mak Female .................... ..........Total ....... . ...............................................Graduatei thia year

Iwdastrwl—U»l*....................................Female -. -.................... .Total ............................................ *Graduates ttes year ........... .

Coa*erwO«K IbH rear—Male •Female................. -............ »♦Total .................................................... rj

Total enrollment —< ....

Volrnnn m Library ........- .........044Valuation.............................................j®aFumilnre. fixtures. '1c. .......................$70®Grounds. tauldmin. etc. -------------- W.oosMcrr<apif<* •***! floating indrbtedncM. . $0oa Amount ol Endowment ............. . .............Income from Endowment ......................Total walnaboe ......... ....«» .. .$5,saa

iihivih rftCSftUT vra*Salaries ........... ... ........................1e.**eNew buildings ........................................iMtdenials ..... ........................... . 3'.3“®Total ............................................ $7.a*»

Next anniversary. December. t*aj.

ROGF.K WILLIAMS UNIVERSITYLocation. Nashwilte, Teno-; fwumled

»R6<i President, P R Guernsey. graduate of Cel pie University, with degree of A M.

7act11.Tr.

Coaverafons Ih’l year—Mak

Normal—MaleFemtlo__Total .........Graduates this rear

Total

173

Volumes iw Library

Salaries ---------New buildmga

Amoant ol Endowment -- 1 acawit from Tedcwtniai

FornrtifrTt, fixtures. GftranU MldnM Mortgage and float

Tbeoto p cal-MakFemale ..........Total ............Graduates thu year

Special—Male ..Female .......Total ___

Industrial—MaleFeroate Total Graduates tftria year

Co«*er»ioni hia year—Male Female ...Total ....................

Total in school—Male

Volumes in Library Val«a(i<ni ...____ForoitMe. famrtii, Croanda. WHdkgf, tie wJovtgage ®wd A meant of E>Mlo*Mcm ... Inrcme from Endonnwm Total vcJKsbon ...... g*

Ek*«MnfT»>n m$tMT

ROWAN NORMAL industrial ID ST1TUTE.

Localica. Charlatie. fomd'd Mys:

nuoKara.

Wnofl ka LAf«ry ItaaMi-------- . - ...

Moo

Taml ..........Iml ewallnitnt

CAF-Male

Clan 11, b'lldings, etc.............. ... .Mftplt sad floating indefalednelt ■ $900 JatMi of Endowment

Total ------Cniwtrt Hm year

TWtrQl-M*bt 'Wt...................M .................tadwtrt tbit year

Is^tfirul— Male

Normal.Mate .FcwmteTotal ..

(metaont this year— Male

Female -Graduates lb;

TotalTh eelefin I—Mele

from Endowment .............. tei) nlmiioa ....... ........ ..|y,ooo

tafWar*a»i ■araa«V rs*aTotal

Indnriirfal—MateFcmak ..........Tatal ............

ferta ..................................... $ I,SOOIn bwldingl ............... ...........pteiitli........... . .. ......... f350’e'..............................................«i «•Itti aaniverairy, May 14-19, tpoj.

Total ............Total eorortmeoi

RUSTON NORMAL IMSHW®

Industrial—Male ..................................Female ......... ........................... .Total ....... ,.............................................Graduates this year .........

Conversions ibis year—Male ...... .....FemaJe................... .... xjTotal........................................ oa

Total enrollment .... .... .340

Volumea io Library. .. .100Valuation ......................................... |x>oFurniture, 6xtorei, etc. ..............Grounds. bui Wings, elc. ............... .$15,000McTigage and flailin' indebtedneaa .$5,000Income from Endowment ....... . ......... .Total valuation ...... ... ........$15,200

SateTtet ...... Ii^roNew buildings in tide nt ala...................... .$ijoTotal............ $•><*•

SENECA INSTITUTE.Location, Seneca, & C.J founded »Mp;

Pritwipal, J. J. Starkv graduate of Benedict and At. Fan. CoL, with degree of A. 0.

•anerr.Mak . Female Total .

nuwmi

Normal—Mak Female .... Total*-..... Graduate! this year

College—Mak

SANGO BAPTIST COLLKCE.Uettxw, Muskogee. Ind. Ter.; founded

"taient, G l.cilwich.

Total ..........Graduate' this year

- kal-MaleTotal ....... . ............................Graduates thia year ......

Industrial—Male ...... ...Female .................. ■ ..............”Total .. ................ ...* ..................I’Graduates

Conversiona this year—MaleFemale ....... ♦ . ........................Total .............. ....... .......**•“

Total enrollment .... .. .................... . -1 w

yaoagatt.Volume' in Library ... Valuation ......... ** Furniture, Itefurca. ete- C.rmiitdA buildings, eie. . y — - _ Mortgage and Boating indebtedness .-33®® Amount of ftudowment income from Endow met Total yglMt^M .............

gjoo

shaw university:Lncalron, Ralrifb, N. <!.; fo*awA«d l|4j;

Picsidrfll. Vhxlrt ft •*»*»• Mritire grad <iMe >4 t'crfhf UrtiWfitJL MfcM. villi de p>rt <* A- H . ■ •»?; A M.( i!lo; LU D-. < ifW-

r*coL»T.

Nr’fvel—Mak ..................(kmek .......... ' •*’Total

Feihak ...............................Tntal .............................<^ta<Ju*tef l6ta târ

I i<du»1 tiaj— MakFtmile ......T Ota)rêiitw

Co river lion» this yea> -M>k Famale ... .....................Total ..................................

Total enrollment .....................

*ao»Ea¥*.

« !• I>MMValuation

Crnvnd*, hi!i]dinn», »tc .............. ..Mort pine and floating inriebtrdaM jtTnnur.t nt Endowment ..................larniw from Endowment ........Total \altiilan......................... ..

Vfthimrt nt Library ,,,,,, »»« .....jJM

F«1ttot1l»*. AzIm ■*!, <leCiaunda, bmlalang, ete.............. ...MeTifag* and JMiinf indckedritaaAwom«i el Endewmeati ........ ... . .. lktnB< Qoaa En^*«xnt knr«| valualo* ............ ............ .. ...(144.704

SPILMAN SEMINARY.

L«Wali«r, A(la*U. ; laui^d P<ra>denl, Hlrritl E C<lm

Ki»«ifniTt)aBL mate KT vtaa.Tsalftrie* .. ...... .... ... ... ,..NfM buildatfi ............ . . ,, *.»»•»

..................... .. ........<(T<waJ OAfollmcnt a*nc« O»<afwaatM>«*

(afiptovtaaîr) ....... .. <J.OOnN^«t anniversary. M»f ta.

SHILOH INSTITUTE

1_eeMi»n W^rtrnloft. N. C; fnmdrd tilt ; Prtaident. tier Thorne* Setb II race, rmckiett af Bats* CaUrga aed Navtea ThteJc<teal, Mtb da*raa af A. ft.

Minutes

MINUTES.

SACUkYl.

Moteoul

rrvothTi

Noimil —Mak

rwrrm.

foul

$11 fl fill .............. ..N<w hu<ldmClU4He» <■ Library *** -■. ,V«l»i|i0R .♦,,♦♦♦ ............... ♦ . ». ,,,FuifM'U", fM.............................

iMlhUMfl eM . ................141«d Mlliag indebted «««•.

Aaean aI Endriwment ..........................I oca mo iroM E ado wanem ......... Tom I walnarioa ............................... . .14

Tool ......................................CiodMiri ihll ytn ..........

Cetivfill'll this ytar—Male

Ptfliata ................ ■ .Total ...............................Cradullcf iMo ytar -

TV*el0fitU—Malt ■■■■Ptmate............................

T«ul .................................Graduate) ihil ym

Industrie)—Nil' .. . >

Trial ....................Graduate* 1M1 Jtir

Tetil ..................... .Ttlil en oilmen I ..

liBCM«|T«Otl VM«.

Tot*l .

New Viuil&i

Creundl buildi*iffi, tic. ........ ,Mortgage (n<j Ho«|in( Indrhed-^ Amount ol E»ot>iMni ............Income pert, ErdCwmeo*..............Tolal vb1ubi>o*i ................ ,,

*VOPlKTYVolume* m Lftroiy ...Vo Iva I ion ,

Tolal .................. ................Neal BvinivEHBrj, Miy

C.n.r.iM. An w_ WifeFemale . ....Toitl ............................ '

Tolal in fcbo«| (ui)

Piconr

Mate .

Total .

Toni ..

Coltegu— MateTolal

f Seotagaeal — Male

Total . ... .Graduate* thia year .

Uriuattbl^ Mak . ■

Graduate* th»* year ...... Cona«r»K»n» thia year—Mak

Femate .....................ferial ....................................

Total encollmehi r<*«■») .-

TRAINING AND IN til 1ST IIJ (, SCHOOL

. . _ _ inaaied i|FjoI J N Iter-*

Locale* Fataor A C; PrtO'dfM, -----

Volume! io L'betty ........ ............. ..Voloat'O’' ........... .Futnatute. fctutM, eee ........... .<*•

bu.li.r- «■Mortgage and flotftog ifutelim^ ■ Amount of E(tdo*tvtor ..............Income (tow £n<io«<*eM .......Totel VAlUlioA » *•*"

ftitManblmty-Mak ..................

Female . ......Total ...................................

Normal—Mate ...... ...

SLOKK1 (NST1TIITR.

1„near ion, Ala j PraaidtM,A. /. Sink**, graduate o( ftef»4k( College

taducw

Mate •Female . )Total ... |

ATUAtfrYl

hi ar ma I — M ate At>Pamela—......... .05Total . , . . . .... »5$Graduate* Ihi* ya at ...........................................

College MaleFemale . . . . . .««««*««•Taial .... ... .. . .....................Ccaduaiea thia y*>t .....................

Theofogieal—Male . .....................Female . <>.»**,,..Total ............................... ... ......................................Gtoduaiea th>» year............................ ,**

ItriMMBl Man

foulIfetBBLYUOM

Norm<J—M»te -

U«s

FTunSxt*.

Ylalt.

T«rd <a«ell4»ea(

Uo

gr a.atfa Mak -TotalIM’IMI'YUBYS »ea«BHY r«AB.

iYtjn<aT>

Nona al-MiteMia ft?

Colter— Mau

instituteTHOMPSONS NORMAL

Total¥»le

Udi Nrt’i 1«il

ln«re (ram FndnwmarM Tfltal Tihiaticirr ... ............ ...

StkrvR Ne» haildingn.

C.; founded XmKlIta

Theoteg**’— M‘W

Toiab ......................._ GrBdoaiey i*te Cntiv* nieiw ihu year

Male frank ...............

1.U! .(jMjualN 1l«t y»"l

Tol.l ........Total b riiallrritni

iSJ ....... •CrMaatYt *«<

MiaW-Male

T** .................. ‘i. tad Mira this yter

Tl<eotegk>i-M»te ....Female .........................

Toul ............................i nJiiM rbl— Mate .........

. .(rte'llt’ Il»v yrar

Iteetagwil-Mate •.

lebi ....................Ken simivcfMrf, May, 'od.

T<rt*l ............Graduate* thrt y*-r

ImJuBtHal-Mal* .

Ictal .Oiteiie’ iki* yt>*

Lwlion. Lumlxvlftfi. N. PrechkHL Re,, W. H

New Iklildlfifll I rcldeftUll

Velum*’ i“ Lilurr.............................V^lutlioil » ’ • ■ -PurrilUlt, flltuKL ...........................Groondi. buildihiB. <«■McrtfYRt >f>d BtaaOhg ihO*M«ml *M1M <>t &>*»"'»« ,.................lore** I*®**1 tndpwmtnt Tola! vsluailon

w

i’ J“.'in-... u».»« Umwr»"J. ”0. oi b n

M-a** »• I l»i—f rjitfr; '■« .......................faneute. laliiiea, etc.........................CraiM*i. hnil4iti£i. <«................... «. a1-Uan^jar jn>l A/iaiitig iwdebladne**. -

UNION IHDUStaiAL ACADEMY.

MtNUTES

MINUTES 148142 MINUTES.

Conversions thfo year—Maia

Volume* in LibraryValuation .................

•Total ...............Total «rro)la<tH

GrOunJa. buildings, OlC, Amount el .. ...............................Mort rag'- and Ro»f*mf indehtedntsi. -V«« Income from Endearment Total valuation ■«.«.»** . It.iaa

Nei

UNION INDUSTRIAL ACADtLocation,

Female

Tata) .

Ark,

Collie—Mil* Female ...

Collair- Mai.

Total ....

Norma!—Mat*

VIRGINIA

Thentafieal—Mala

Total

New builder*

Toni enrollment

D D.

Mak

f mat1«al ^button

Ciwd), buil»fcn<t*. • s"*1 <mfct>i«daaaa

IdtaM n*' <n*»-

w>* *•'

T«»JCmduoro* lbw TeJ<

* -A 'Ct»dni»H Ihi, f

Gioonda, OuIIJtMi.Amount ol Endowment Income (c«m EndowrfWM Toni aoh**4«»* •■

exMhDlTUars fMH** Tt*«

TdUNeu anniversary, March y. iêd

WATFRS NORMAL INSTITUTE_ I.oratioe. Winton. N C. founded itfld:

Thaw*

MaV F*mak Total

Normal —Mair

Th» clo ru a i—Mak

Total cerollmani

Vokimra io Library VaiuaiieoGrounds. buildingi, et(. .................>•Mdfffloro and faiiinf «ndebtedtuos Amount of Endowment

Total

N«»

Total

UNION

Rich tec nil,

UNIVERSITY.

WALKER raptist INSTITUTE. Total ..

Tniideot,

Yraicr

.t.

Trtal

flmlagirstl —Male

Tdil torollffiad

rortvWm* «*"« Female

bundle ft UciArntdi Tmal - • >

Grounds. huil<im<«.___ .and Houin* ifldabttlnetft ..toy* Aaouol at F« Income he»» Total * a In a tic

Norin al — Mak

54**1 fliw SiiUmn («nJ>fdih IflU

T*e*lM<<a1-Malt

AnO<na laawocarfradrm. N W Cu^ricbt, trnAvate «<

TtuftiMH*' M*1c

Valuation

WESTER* COLLICK-

144 MlHUna

ftotin

D-

||

N»«t afltavcisavy. May,

Fcmafe Tatil .

Salats. ____Mew bailfingq

Tool ................Ciatfcwiea tbo ye-

'Total ............".Grain'd tfcja

NORTHERN NECK INSTITUTE

Location. Jxjodjlc. Va.

ItemlqiitAl— Hile

ixuvrr

rvovtBTT

nvaiNii

Total GiarfooiM ihia year

New 6u<ld<«gt Ineitamtals .. TfltM ................

Newt nnnroereary. Moy «. >«•«.

Mile .Fc.afa

Eadowmen*.................U «bi*n* ..................................

grtparax r»M»» vcoa.

■b.................... ................. .H ta«A«ft ..............................Ebattlt ...... • -■ •• -* ‘' ■■ ............... May I?. i»o*

Fcwle .T-al . ............ ..CiidiaiM this year

Theological—Male ...Female ............ .......Total ...........................Giadaales this year

Female .

GraAxaJra Una year €«htow>m thb year —]

Female ____Toil ------— .

T«S1 earoltaiewl . .

Volume, iw Libiary V«l«41i<iu ............. ..

FlMliag .^■IUM af Income from Euckwmacwl

“Total wgl u?|io« ..__ ....

mc«NVii!i •■tecewY vvu

WYNNE NORMAL AKD INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE.

Looriow. Wynne, AA; lovnded itf<; Prr»i4ew». W. T. Lavelaee. grwdtjale al fr*e eollegea

faculty.Malt

l<n.l

Female . .Total ...Cvaduaiea thi* year

Calkte—Mak .. ...’Tool .......... ,♦ . ..Cialaatei yor

Volumes in Library• ot-^mnoFnmtUire. bnttari, etaGrwnds. buaMfaga etc.Mort go »e aud Roatiau rwietar^mcôor.t af EodewaKuiInto^W from fufataiM .. ’**'Total valnlioa .............................. I f

TotalGradaaer* Ibiq year

Callrac- Male............

TaO I . ...........................CodiMWa »h-a year

TbaaMgical Male -. ■

Grad twice *bm ytn Imfcatrial—Mole .

CnâMra ilia yr»» ....Cower,iona thia year— Male

Female ...........Total .....................Total ORioHmeot

Volume, in LibraryValualma..................Furniture, fiiturm eta .........♦*»••Growwrl,. hoildingt, 4ta .Muvlgigc and ••aira ia<Mt<4atN <<«♦

MINUTES. itsJ. C botsCJo, Hugill. Terca*. Lnciau Adm*. TrUiLum, Teona. { C. ItaKmas, Marian, Texas.

. G. Odwoc. Untal, Toma E C. Pierson. FiHatmtf, Teana. E M Wataon. G-tawr. T»aa C W. Carry, Virlnota, Team A C. Capers, Marshall, Tenia. W. T. Daaoeta. Teaiiham, Teaaa. J V. MeCkllae. Manhall. InM

■OUECF GRADUATES WITH A. oi a i bishop college.

1 ftaav. Jr. Scrum Tck3B. F W Crms. Viclarix. Teran J I E Lee. ColoniTda. S- C. Dm P Borka, hlardkall, Tcnu.1 | tfmswl (trona Utatanity) Pr<W» ta. It 1.

1 F Ibdsx Marshall. Texas.

BISHOP COLLEGE Tii&>u*jcai.. ■ D. or Tn. B.

I>. A Scot I, Horoatan, Terr.I W Jtailcy, Marshal. T«ku. D W Green. Ml^yB. Teana.F P. Me Wan, Gitatanrf. Unwaaa.I. A. Maore, Honey Grtw, Team. T. W Dailey. Palestine. TerriF M Gnyya, Nauhvilk, TermT. T. “AtMmon. DuU»k>u, Tea.

By request Or. G. W. Lee, Washington, sang, “I will be insenl when the roll is called."

The President presented Rev. Chas. L. Fisher, D. ibbams, who preached the annual sermon on “Past Aduevemenls a Pledge of Future Triumphs.” taking as his «, Numbers 22:22; John 10:37-38; Psalms 2:8.

Prayer. Rev. A. E. Edwards, D. D., Virginia.CoUretion, $10.00. Benediction by Rev. C. L Fisher.

FOURTH DAY—MORNING SESSION.Chicago, III., Oct 28, 1905.

Tbe Convention opened at 9:45 with Dr. W. G. Johnson, •I Georgia, presiding. Devotions were conducted by Rev. If. A. Cril teuton, Georgia.

Tbe minutes were approved.Or. M W. Gilbert, New York, offered the following reso-

bthu. which on suspension of rules, was adopted.Wlereas. Tike raA Intelligence has come to H»e National Dapllet

C«w«Uo« of >be dcatrncUoa by «r»- oi Roger Williams GuWerolty »t »«*»Slr Tenn : and.

■burn The loss ot thle naluble Institution bos la»Rle<1 a oe»ere mo*i (be ilenomlnalion and lhe crArxed people particolarly !•

■nh’ill, ami in the State <rt Tennessee: therefore he It•esolrcl That we tedder to the Home Mission Society sod our

’■Hltm ig t >^«H%sre iblF expression of out jk*vI<mhmI iohow at m M Roger WilllarriK llnlvoralty by Are.

U»>I><M fnrlher. That thia Conreotloo eipress. through our Hoc *■". to Ibe American Rapllat Homo Mlaelou Society Ibe irolllro con-

that Roger Williams linhrersllr aboulO bo restored »od rebuilt t'iasbrillr T.«»

M W GILBERTHis S. B. Br«wn was introduced.B»v. Koh, Missionary in South Africa, was introduced

nd spoke of his work.

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The Committee on Elrtne 8*i vitw« reported Uironjh InDr. Harris as follows:

report of committee on divine services.To tbe Nation*! Baptist Convntlon tor Sunday. Oct 25. IM1.Shiloh Church. 62nd and Way st*

11 a m W. H Anderson, D. D.; 8 p. n>., E. M Cobron, D. D. »»-,* Church, 4838 Devrbort. St

11 a m D. Abner. Jv, D. D ; 8 p. m . A. J Stokea, D. D.Kbeu«er Church 3Mh end Dearborn Bls _ _

■la id Rev. 4 J Tollen: 8 p. A R Murdeo, D. I>Belbeadk. KI *••• M

-■ • * D '8 " «?. n-H-c- D D Olivet Church. 27lh and Dearborn Sts.

11 a to, B C. Morris: D. D.l 8p. m,G W. tee. D. D.Friendship Church. 371 Wbnke St _________

11 d m.r H La*reDcr3 P ID•» R©v. J, D Humphrey.Pre.ldencc Church, 11 Irving PI _ _ _ _

II a. m , E. R Carter. D D.l 8 p tn.. R«» R <<• Durden Hrde Park Church. 5S40 Lake Avo.

Rev w L. Jones• NT N Ohl* St

Un W. 0. Johnson, D D.; 8 p m . S A Moseley, h. 0.>.«.«.! Ovrci U'awtvwiH r . Rr. _R_G Moody; 8 P. ™. Rev. C M SmithMt Moriah 4332 state Br

8 pm. Rev. T. P. Smith. 2nd Church, Joliet. „

11 a m Rev. T W Walker; 3 P. m . Rev. C. H Clark: 8 >. a. Ufa.J H Holder

Nelson Marry, 18th StRev David Johnson _

Central Church. 3705 Stall St . . _ . . ______11 a m . Rev. P J. Bryant, DD; 8 p. m. Rev J A. Thoma*

SI John Church 3801’ Armour Ave. .. ................... „ „11 a m, A. J Stokea. D D ; 8 p m, W. H. McAlpine. D. D

Quinn Chapel A M M Church, 24tb and Wabash- _ „Ila in, A W. Stephens. D. D.; 8 P. m, M W. Gilbert. D I),

neihel A M Ei Church. Jdlh and Dearborn _ _ _ .. „11 a. m, C. T Walker. D D; 8 p. m., K. P .lohneon l» D.

St. Stephens Chureh. 882 Austin Are _ _ «11 a m . C H Parrish, D. D ; s p. m, J D. Underwo<xi. I>- B-

St. John Church, «3rd and Throop St*8 p m . L P Plnknev ___ __

Wayman Chapel, 280 N Franklin fit _ . _ _ .Ils m, Rev G C Manon; 8 pm. Rev. L. C. Cr*l8>«"

Hyde Park Chapel. 5S3 Jefferson Ave8 p m Rev Fella Jone*. . . . .

Reopeetrully submlttod. IE J FISHER, D. D. LL. D.C8m™m I

And city psslor.-Co.- JRev. S. E. Smith, D. D„ Kentucky, read the foUo«M

resolution, which upon motion of Dr Griggs, rules were suspended and the resolution aaop'«-.

Wharea*. Thia Convention now aaaetnbled In the Mir J uo, whsreu. the into Dr. Wm. J. Btaunons, D. D., LL o, • ■

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■ ulvtbsn Is recognised as the founder of this Convention and on* ol | fa krmost leaders or lhe Baptist denomination sod the Negro race; Iwlakpssi. 10 monument hss been erected tn bl. memory; ard, lihsiM. Atnerici.-a great artist n the person o< Prof. I»ac Hathaway. I dUWostoar-Ky . biur made a llte-alze bust ot this «r«at Baptist and Iwrvleeter. Wbo hap passed aw*y; therefore, we. the Notional Baptist I twin I loo sow in see.low, recommend Its! a conmlo.lo* of 18 be ap- IffiiHlIo orronyo for a .ullalle bust from Prof. Hathaway, the Mme I r v cu' .r bronze, and the same to be placed In tbe hall, of tbe Pule Itoitr boese <rf rhe National Baptist Convention

3 E SMITHI UiioKtao, Ky.

I Ipdil ConiNiisKioii to arrange about the Mooumeat wBH|wou.kda. follows 9. F Smith. E n. Ky.. Cbalrm.c A R. Grigg*. Im. Ter; W B Johnson, B D Wa.hlsBtoo, t C.; W a Park*.II 0. Pi: G II Howard. D. D.. V* ; (1 T Walker. D D Ga ; W Il Mdenon II O Ind ; E. W D leur, D D., Tenn ; C. II Partial., pp Ky. c. G Flnbback. B D.. Kan : M. W Gilbert, D D.. N. T.: Il N Mctfern, 11. D, Ala.; B W Farrle, Mass ; E. W Hawthorn. O □..I ly: • B HaJson, A. M , Ala

135 H‘ riirr«h; Kentucky, was granted permission to hnj dipp.rg? flnd to speak of his trip to London, to the

*n^ .deluded by reading a let hr from Baro n W Uxhull, touching mission work in Russia.

MKhwas referred to the Foreign Mission Beard. He alao Iwrjed to the Convention the greeting of the Baptists of

.......................... ........................... . _ .I W H. Steward, of Txruisville, Ky.. read report of Comma-

"n on Co-operation.

*D0A OF the SPECIAL. COMMISSION OF THE NATIONAL BAP- I1ST UPON CO-OPERATION AT MONTGOMERY, ALA, FEBRU

ARY 24, 1905

Jill: a Iherri.;!, an<| careful noaelderation ot tbe great question of ... .... slonary work, yatrr camoilltee has re.rhid lb* con

«i Ik;., the Hnme Mlsalnn Board at <iur Convention acted within i0 11 by 'he constitution In th* arrangement at

00 ,o mil,slo*ary Fork with tbe Sootborn BaptlatI ’ Plan under- tbe clreumstances should result Is aw,« '/I" n'n,,; cordial relation betweea white and colored Baplists at ■L™N ho«cver. farori the cooperalloe ot all ceaeral Bap-k aulie. rJor(h and South, through our Hnme MI.eloo Board

.n.ii-.v ;in<) evaoêllcal work among the Nagroe. In th* entirefa nJ..i1"" :l fair a*'1 equitable basis an is to reach the maasee of •T',7 ;n Jlj s«"on«

kus, .. ...... to nDy Dlln <lf eooperatton which Is ovclualve toel wnM1<f ream bit the Nallonal Baptist Cneventfon from

fair lhe * ' *llnll;,r Baotlat bodies upon th* «ane coadlttas* andBms r,?'""’ circumstance* We also f*vnr the acceptance at do

,'‘'111 .'rganivallana nr Individual lor special and deilcnated fa tfa n'.lTnlry Cl,Or‘I adoption of co operating inlsikioary plans fot tbs fotur*. we

us MINUTES.MINUTES. 149

rtcQUTnctjil I tie ful towing ns a basis Rival, Tbnt pinna cf --ODj^Titto be go arranged pb to recognise the Hcrv*> Mhaion DoniiMif Hi? Nalloui enpflal Convention ns lhe pix)|ier ngency I hrough which iD do ajlpnlcn work Srcoiidly. Tbnt Im case nt cc <1 |ie ndiun between ibt Na llcnol Baptlsl Convenllon nml tiny given Slnle, the Ikimr Minto Bnnrrl fibnll wurh In tinrnjonv wllh the State O n*ciuli)n« r;EnFri] a» moclutlcns or Ihelr reapec’lve boards, In any (ilnn Hiai mny htmlier lie agreed upon Thirdly. That the nnlure of the work perform'd to Her these plans of co ore niton eh/ill Include nut ctily rv.irEoi'm bit the distend nation ol Hllde knowledge (tie develrpmcul cl tlirtilto rhoracM’i. and the general iipllll «if the tans we?. lit nu-atia n| I«c1bh« nn<t iHBtltNie work and Tlilik- tttnterencefl. Fourthly. That it€ riaa ,( co overiiliun lierelnkire In O|iPrnlliin between ike tkilhi'al orgaifar dona of onr white brethren and ecu) naganjz.'i i'ii.<k a«n«mg cuneii* la. w«- fear, licit the sftfosl wild surest for general humiatiy and ttw widest good of the denoiiuimihm; and we reeamim-nd lint all siak *E<j district coiivciiiIons and I'SGclitlkma among êgr<» llq-Hctt shall > reQnested to wognlitr lhe Horne Mission Board t»f lhe N. Ulan a I Raptiai Convention ax lhe proper medium through which In secure cc nutrilkia wlib organizallonx in local nmne mission work.

Respectfully submitted by the CammiHsion.J. A. BOOK EH. CluilrmtoWM. H. STRWARD. Secretary I

The report was adopted.Ry motion of Dr. Walker, Georgia,, every delegate attend

ing the exercises to-night, will pay 25 cents admissionRev. A. J, Barton, D. D., Field Secretary of the Southen

Baptist Convention, was introduced and addressed the Col- vpntinn.

In the absence of Dr. H. L. Morehouse, New York, Rev. J. R. Thomas, D, D., New York, spoke in the interest of tbe Home Mission Society of New York.

Hon. Judson W, Lyons, Washington, D. C., Register of Treasury, addressed the Convention,

In the absence of Dr. A. J. Rowland, who was to represent I the American Baptist Publication Society, Rev. S, N. VmiJ D. D., North Carolina, District Secretary, was called upon I to represent the society, and spoke as follows'

I bring io ycu Hie greeting!1; ol lhe American Bn|itlal PubHcaltoB 9* I clety and Ils heel wishes for (he cfiiilluweil success and greuit ol Lhb I great Convenllo» The Scicie'r greatly rejoices that a more frsltnitl relaiioa exist?: between lhe two bridle*, ami earneaily lot* ■ Ik al a •*• I nite plan «f cociiemtlon nny be arranged lor lhe iiftixeealMa el Sir I day Schnnl missionary anion.7 our people nt ieaî, Iliougb It alw itmti ■ ready to heartily to operate wllh the Publishing Board In Ita pablkNot I work al sin

It certainly In high time that this great Convention ahould uke «<*>*! advanced position with reference lo the profieciillnn nd impn*t«* I of the Sunday srhnnl Irilereats of onr great dean ml nation. It ** “ Aufllclpnt tn provide them with auhable literature only, but attpa G"* I to be fatten (hat would promote lhe org/ifiliation of new schoMi •*• large acnle and th? raiding of lhe standard nt instruction- Tbw ’“I boa been neglenied so Inns that It will he suicidal on our part tt not at once make a beginning. Already othera fire undertaklhl • ■

I ftu Mr Baptlxl Sunday ecbcolfi what we ourselves might to do. and a I irwi iwdaoominallonal irgaiilzatlcn In preparing to put upon the I hid it I'aH fuily Sunday school workers who will undertake to do I for lbw ichoah what we curaelveR have co long ueglecud. a cd lhe I tetiwt cl such undenominational work wl|] idohi surely tend to lei-

ko lie lolereni of our young people Id the grail work of oiir own Bat tit tfhodf ami church*!

TU CTCtllenl showing we are able to mnke of Ibe large number of sordiy ichcnh Rmong UK represent whal BarllME thflmieJvEi have

ter HajiUMa, and eapeclaliy whai the American Bupilai puhllca pn 9ackly hus coni rl Lu ted io our denom I nail n nal growth and dmclli, aid ihh wit all accompliahed by the caoperiHon of cBr pro |to wlih ike Surlety (n carter day fl and If together we have bewu ible to produce iiurh results with our limited oieaon and orgaalialloow l« the put. hnw murlt greater work could be accomodated along ibis linn «{ib? pr*M*Tic lime and In the future by the cooper Allan of (hie Cnw- realluD wdth lhe Publication Society Surely we have fiot reached our yrewni position as a denomination only to turn over 0«r awn Sunday a-hrwil work lo others at tbla late day,

The entire hhCory of our Baptist churches teachee the important lea- mi that Baptist? are a peculiar people, and that we cannot entreat to ntier? rhe InLcrentft of our own churches We have generally found Ihit to uu undenominational work has meant and Baptist work, far aanehow all other Christian de nominal lone seem arrayed ogalnat Hap Udi because uu our [►ecullar views To allow our Sunday Echool p*o pit to orgnnlze upon an undenominational baelc will prove a colossal nlsLake. and yet the beat way to prevent It will be for ua to thoroughly wyanlte tMir own Sunday <M?hoo1 work, and take care of our awn work.

Uodenomlautional Sunday school work wilt eventually ba followed by Ike latradMcHaa of an uadennmluatloaal Sunday achool literature, •id this alll m*»n the weakening nt our young people a’ong doctrinal Ihn In (he past few years anme of onr Baptist people have been mlly rnncernerl ox to whether they use literal ill re from 1 bla or that Fbilraiinn htiuse, bnl all of Iheae bouses have been our own Bapiiat Im 1 liv|lnn« sintf (jluntn. arid all are helping to make better BapLlrla i*oi If thlk tendency 1o underestimate our duty lo nofilclaln our own <kioDilnnilnnfil nrewnlzalIons continues to grow, the great queatlcn Tbal will cnnlront ua In (b<> Bear future will be how to get our own Ra|> II* wlitMils hi iiMf» Baptist LHeralure from any arie nt cut Baf> H»i pnlill.ihing houses In the North where rur B&ptlal tifitiTFfi h:kve lurg^ly co npe ruled with such undenom I national bodlea this unrrnciminntlrinal llleraiure ha* a strong held upon our Bapiiil rtcuiH, and Klim? ol niir largest churches In that section de not ura cur t*a RajiHsi Hicrafure

I eaiertjin only th? kind pat feelings inward the great International AworJailna. a ad w|Hh <o boar leillmony In lhe gresl help li has rea- ibr»ii (hr K«neral Bunday Scheel came, ba: J lose ou* °’n Haptlat brniis aim ■■ore. and lh«i body will have accomplhhed a great g®<^

If 11 Ktiriuid ratine u« to properly ore for our own wofk./h all Kiur^.i,, jtn,. with <11 f ravlty. I wish l€ etftrefie l< 4b* b*a-

con.lrrlon <if my h*<rt [hat <6* Um* la at band 4** tba unlda *Bd ®«wrnri<,ri nt all fnrnra fhai *111 land lo build .in our 0“° Baotlat flu« «rieh<u,i work, and lb* American Bopllat Publication flocletj author *•* me to alate aaain that II will meet thia Coneonllon and the Putk "•“Ini Hoard nr the Hume Board half way In any Ilian of cooperation ,fc* ma> lie Iirnpmird either In Sunday wheel millenary work or In Wniecuiinn nt naDiiat Siih1lahlnft Intereeta. tar lhe longer thin eoofy nation la delayed the more our general Baptlat Interest* will anfldr.

IfUlsIftllR.

E W.

M W. Gilbert. D D ..............G. W

Mich It in ...................MlspiBBlppi , . . . ,Mississippi ............ .Missouri ...................North Carolina ,.,, Nebraska ................New Jersey ............ .New York ......... Ohio ..........................Oklahoma Territory Pennsylvania........ ..Rhode Island ...... South Carolina ..... Tmimim .................

Rev. H M StfiTill ........... R. Q. Mtody ............ J. C. HlU

D. VensbK .......CM WtlcM

...... A A lewder

...........R Kemp. D D.. CUrtedoa.......... W. W. WMW*

........ ..........................w. L. melMi

.........A. H. Rowleed- A. B. Edwarde. D D. Richert

..............Rev,..Daniel StrtttM ........................... J. B fUv J H. Van Lew.

.. ..............................Virginia .................West Virginia .Washington .....Kaaaaa...........Connecticut .....Maaaaebuaette .......................................................................... - 'North Carolina ...................................................‘ *“*"

Rev. J. Anderson Taylor, D. D., District of ColumMfa *

Rev. 3. H. Kelly, California, spoke on the mission trotk fa the far West.

Rev. L. T. Christmas, of North Carolina, was trcogntad and addressed the Convention.

Rev. W. H. McAlpine. D. D., Alabama, read resolutfau which went to Committee on Resolutions.

The Committee on Permanent Organization reported u follows, which was adopted:Recording Sac ratify. W L. Cantier, AM... . TcsvcmmAss t Recording Secretary. R 8 Hu<JiOu. A. 8 AlstonsTreasurer, J M. A Cyrut D D....................... VlrglihStat I a tic left, S W fiacolt, D D M Incur!Auditor, Robert MlUhell, D D. ........... .. Kasms

hOMlNATlONB

MtKVHfc

Arkaoata .............. .. ..Cal! fora I a ......... Colnrade ...... .... District of Coluoilia Florida .......................Georgia ............ Georgia .......................Illinois ......................... ..Indiana.......................Indian Territory ,< < Iowa.............................Kentucky Louis isna

S. M. Fiaher, J. B. ........T. W WcIfM ..........J. H, Keller

Alabama

Geo. W. Lee, D. D • ................ -F. W. LancMttt.......................70. IL. Carter, D, D. ................................. M. J. Morrli

■.............................. EarDeat Hall»...N, T. Lone. B. S, Rmbrllli

.................... .. ,.D. A. Holm* Re* J. W. Hawkins, Paducah ♦ ♦. ................♦.. , Jackson Aooi

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fered the following resolution which, on the suspension of the rules, was adopted: _ ...................................... ... ..

WbeteM. The Natlooal Baptist Convention asaeofbled at Pblladet- Pa-. <*« yeora ago. did ask Re. 8. E Griggs. ot Nashville. Teno.

■ Mrtrtr A l>ook art I Wo against the Macro race by one Tbonau BUM known as Tbe Leopard's Spots:" Md. whtr.no, R»v. Crites boa ■oMlishcd hi. mlsaloo lo a moat efllclent maooer. bringing u> a Sftdrttloa ne<l <0 ' Uncle Tom a Cablo" In btlpfulotsc lo the race, twwa 1$ "The Hindered Hand;" be It

Resolved. Tint this Coilveotloo do Indorse the book, and pledge our ■ml aupi<ori to tbe book and to Ite author.t That a ropy be sent to President Rooaevelt, bl* cabinet and to all

the crowned heads of the worldRy motion rules were suspended and Dr. E. C. Morris,

Secretary W. L. Cansler, S. E. Griggs and A. J. Stokes were appointed a committee to send the “Hindered Hand” to the Crown Heads of England and Governors of the States.

Committee on Time and Place reported through Dr. S. N.Vass, as follows:

The Cmiunhleo on Time and Place met and -was duly organlted by decline Rev. S N. Vann Cbslrmaa and Rev. J. B. Green Secretary The nil having hern called and the following member, answered to their

The Cnnimltfce recommends the Nations'. Baptist Convention will meet In 1Wf, at the time provided by tbe ucnstltutlon ot the Convention.

The ftillnwlng churches made application tor the sitting ot tbe neat fttrlnn of th. hJntional Bopllet Convention:

1. Tulane Avmne Wnntiat tnurcb and Astrel a lie Baptist Church, ot Nre Orlean... tn the State of Louisiana

!. The Si Pm>| Daptlet Church In Boaion. MaeaachueetteS The S.-rond Bnptlet Church ot Lot An celt a. Cel.< Flr.t Ihiitlet Cburcb and Central Bepllet Chureb, of the city ot

St liuis

TIME ANO PLACE................. .......e..D M Catom*a

California ................ ........................ C. H. Andereoa. D. D............................ J. a Ford

tetri W I'.nvmMa .............................. A. Wllbuka............... W. C. BrewwFieri da

<Wea . ........................H. 8. Harwood................W.. B Holmes

............................C. CL PMBIPJ. D. Rouse. D. th, BranwvWe

Mtea Te tiliiry , Ku^s D B Jacksou. D. O.. Kawae CityKtfttnckr .......... ...........................Rev L H Perdue. D. P.. Ixxilavme

.J. L. Berrlll ....J. B. GreenUmWipA .

........I. k. wtriameMkhlrftn Rev. H PoweB, D. P.MtefilRRijipl . . e.bdawwBVwwwwwww*Ki Ml Mi no) ........teoun ........... *"

......................... -I* «. J0“M............ D> QfMM

152

Mlaaescita ........ ..............North QitoIIm..................Nebraska ....................New Jersey.....................New York .......................Ohio ...................... .Oklahoma Territory ...Penniylvanla .................Bhode Island ................South Carolina . * TenDe-sf* .

Tex** ..Virginis . .Wen Virginia .WaihlagtooConn®cdcut . . .Mti»chuceMii . .North Carolina ,,.

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• - • • • - W D Carter■ ■ L. T. Cbrintniai

• •.. J. A BlDgamct W H. Brook, M W. Gilbert. D. D ... W L, Burtb A StDllb -G. C. Colemu

..................................T. J WlllllBU .................................... A. L. Blrtl.li.................................. EH. B™><*

.................................... J. M. Cod»«S T. H. White. B. D, Cllttoo Forst ................................ C L CtmoWI ....... ............. ............J. B Bedtktai ................................ A. W Mim

............ . B. W FXrru

After hearing speeches made in the interest of the churches inviting the Convention, the vote was taken and the invitation from the Second Baptist Church. Loe Angeiee, Cal., was accepted; hence the next meeting will be in the City of Los Angeles. Cal., Sept. 12-17, 1906.

The Convention adjourned with benediction by Rev. Geo. W. Lee, D. D., District of Columbia.

Night Session.

The Convention convened at 7 ;30 with President C. S. Morris presiding. Rev B. M. Moore, lead in singing "Glory to His Name.” The Scripture lesson from Psalm 27 wos read by Dr. C. T. Walker, D. D., Georgia.

President Morris introduced Dr. E. J. Fisher, HI., Io preside, who in turn, introduced Hon. Eugene V. Cheatham, who spoke on the “Black Code.”

The speech was such a tirade on the South that the delegation felt that the address should be answered. The Convention called on Dr. C. T. Walker, Georgia, who answered the address of Hon. Mr. Cheatham to the satisfaction of the great Convention,

The feature of the evening was the address of Dr. Booker T. W ashington, Alabama. President Morris introduced Dr. Washington, who was given an ovation as he came forth to address the great throng that had turned out to hear him At the conclusion of the address an opportunity was given all to shake the distinguished educator's hand.

Benediction by President E. C. Morris.

MINUTES. 163

SUNDAY SERVICES.—Sunday School.

The school was called to order by Rev. Wm. Beckham, Nashville, Tenn., Field Secretary National Baptist Convention, nt 9:d5 o’clock; singing hymn No. 70 from “Notes of praise.” The school was presided over by Rev. S. N. Vasa, of Rsleigh, N. C., District Secretary of American Baptist hibiication Society. Reading for Scripture Lesson, Zech, t The subject of ieason was “Power through God’s Spirit,” taking up ten verses of the 4th chapter of Zechariah. Motto Text, "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord ’’ (Zech. 4:6.)

Rev S. N. Vass gave many interesting points upon the lesson, for which we thunk him very kindly.

Remarks were made by Rev J. Vanlugh, Kansas; Rev. C. M Cartwright, North Carolina.

SUNDAY SCHOOL COLLECTION BY STATES.

Aikutas. Rev. L. Jone* ............................ * 1 PAhtema. Rev L W Callaway.................. .......... ........ ........... ......... » wOihwhy nr. R W Harthhorn .......................... ............ ........ 1 "Mirth Catalina. Rev G D Griffin......... ................................................ •MMilitlppI Rev J. M. Lewla ........................................................... *'UHiall Mr C A Tharnlon ....................................................................“ •tKuenee Rev W B. Flemings .......................................................... • ~~Virpala. Rev J C Jackson ................................................... .................... 1

Benediction by Rev. C. H. Roberts, Texas.

11:00 a. m.—Devotions, conducted by J. B. Beckham,D. D., Spokane, Washington. _ __ . ,

President Morris preached. Theme: The Irresistible In fluence of the Holy Spirit.” Prayer by Rev. A. J. Stokes,D. D., Alabama. .

Collection (See report Finance Committee). Benediction by President Morria.1

3:00 p. m.—Missionary Mass Meeting, which was opened by a song service led by Rev. L. G. Jordan, D. D,

Dr. Jordan presided. „ ,Dr. J H. Frank read "Romans 10, and led in prayer. Solo

by Mr. J. H. Yant, "Let all obey.” . „Dr. Jordan presented to the Convention Miss N H. bur

roughs. Cor. Sec’y of the Woman’s Auxiliary Convention, who addressed the Convention. _____ „ . ..

Bro. H. B. Britt, Kentucky, sang, “Life a Railway to Heaven.'*

Short addresses were made by Rev. J. D. Hill, Rev. D. E. Muoff, Rev. W. W. Russell, of Panama; Rev. M. R. Richard-

WNVTtt.

SIXTH DAY—Morning Session.

154minuted. IM

•on. Rev. H. N. Bouey. These are .11 missionary foreign fickle, working under tbe Foreign Mission Boud.

Collection, $70.06. Benediction by Rev. L G. Jordu,

Night Session.The Convention assembled at 8. p. m. Devotions were

conducted by Rev. T. P. Smith, Tenn.Rev. J. R. Bennett preached the National B Y, P. U, Ser

mon from Eccl. 1:7-18. Theme; '‘Take hold of this."Prayar, Rev. F.P. Smith. ....................... _ _The Convention adjourned with benediction by Rev. J R.

Bennett

- .. . . CHICAGO, ILL, Oct. 30, 1905.The Convention met at 9:46 with Dr. E. C. Morrij, Presi

dent presiding. The devotions were conducted by Rev. J. W. Wiljard, D. D, Louisiana. Prayer, Dr. R. Mitcbed, Ka"8a!’ . .................................................... ...... . _

Statements as to their attitude to the work of the Convention were made by Drs. Morris and Boyd. _ .. Up?n requeat Dr- AK T?xa3- for"»«« time in preparation of the history of the Convention for past twenty-five years, the same was, by motion, granted.

Resolutions bearing on the Congo Mission were read by Dr. Geo. E. Stephens, of Missouri, and, on suspension of rules, were adopted aa follows:

It m Mrj DfOD«f lhat thia Convention repr«ientinR Qllllca ud a half Bnututn of the Aho Anicrkta race on tecord Io regtid u> Lli Atrocltleo petp^LrMod un Io tbla UH)o upon u>e Dative* ot th® C«1I« Free State. _ _ _ ’ _ ....

Leopold. King or Belgium, l« the Autocrat President of that State bf aanctlOD of RiEnatorr power* of Europe, and In which pcxltioc k« I® TecoEDlied hy the government of lb a United States The Congo fr* State ww formed twenty ynurn and Leopold assumed mnM» WJ b ,hB.bet the native million, might be bWgtto cnDUut, by free commercial cod missionary enterprlne wHb Christian olvlllsatlon. Manifestly, the forming of this mighty itats In W„l Ceni.al Afrle. bed a tentvclsnt purpose. ...................

Mr Henry M Stanley, the great ®*Dlatef who wac th* ksdlns ijlil* or agent In the forming Of the Ft** fllMd, regarded tbk acbnwmll u the chief work of Mg Ufa, tor he f«li that this humane nioveaeat In line with Uvingaione a last prayer aiming at Blnpplvg tie Aral Ham tnd* and th,. bealtag the open nor. of tbe world.“ _ _______

But what la the situation to-dnyt What la the conrtlUon 0l I*1 ■* tim today t Wbat t, th, . Vldent motwa of Leopold 1“ tkl* prltt and th a influence of this BêAlled “Free fltote upon the mlUkwf □f Africans as clearly seen in tha light of awful facteT The •h)Hu

I rtoK. Ii which commodity the Conge oppai valley teams baa blinded I IwrwM u>1 officials Id the wealth and deltas el tbe souls ot tbe I iTYlud iillUon. longing tor tbe light .

uopold. In order to get bl, sbe-e ot tbe rubber, Irnai out a, con- greet districts of the Congo land to Individuals, wbo Io tore

ftr th.fr share ot rubber, grant concession. tc men wbo are wort, I ban B>ue>. mom hcnrtieis than tbe Arab slaver ever WBB bncan to be.Ib order Unit the Nntlree might be forced to getter this rubber, so

»«b per week. Leopold permitted these cod cessionaries to recruit tbe rorrt natives na soldiers, police, guard, and sentinels. Ae a result, i rviro ol terror bis followed: a drama of debsuebery ot women, ot ■alliance o< little children and murder ot men. end ot eating dead Will by those cannibalistic soldiers of the lunglee. of flogging even t, fmlS and of Imprisoning ot men, women and children, together In Mnnxm tear without any provisions tor the demands ol nature Tbla n Oe drams of horror, with tbe millions ot Our kinsmen as victims, us leise enacted la the Congo valley to day, and lor whorl For gold. SBtviy tbe love of money 1s tbe root of all evil. It will petrify the bnoan heart end make It a alone and transform men Into lends. MuslnrebeK _ ,, _ ...... ______

Rsiolrerl That this Contention send an overture to bls Hicelleocy, Theodore Roosevelt, President ot tbe United States, wbo ia unWeraatiy Javed tor Ma sentiments nt justice and humanity Imploring blm to cake Buck itnilon In tha exercise at bls good offices tar tbs entslioration <1 rosdllioiia an lite Congo an may seem best io this judgment

That tbla ronvenllaa recommend that the vetloue State Conventions st Baprbra and other Christian organisations appeal to tbe SeoaSOia rad gepreeentntlvce of sold eintee to use tbelr Influence In tbe Pedseal Ssunimrut at Washington to bring an end to lbs barbarities oe tbe <*<• . . . .. ...................... ................

net rblc Conve alien request the editor ot The He cud BepUjt niloD «o<1 ol her uubUcAtldoc to use th®lr column* fa puhlhta all relliWA IrtniDatfon oti IM Con eg ■Ituatlfm tad »Ake their editorial peoe uwra tnsebant thiin ever against tbla awful crime. __________ _____

That the Convention send tbe following brethren aa a special com- niiilon to I he President of tbe United States to confer with him on ihle question:

E. C. MORRIS. D D.,L. O. JORDAN, D D..________ _BOOKKR T WASHINOTON, LL u B. W D ISAAC. D D.R. H. BOTH D. D.

Reepeeirnlly aubmlttad, ______CO. ■ RTWVWS

Tbe courtesies of the Convention were extended to Mrs. Hi B. Wfilta-Barnett, who delivered . pointed addresfl.

The Committee on the “Baptist Young People's Movement" reported through Dr. P. F. Morrla. Virginia.

The report was adopted.Whereas Prof I Garland Penn, Sucratary a! tha Negro Young P«o

Pa’s Chriaiiao and Fractional Congress. In an address tn this Coaven ilss has chows conclusively the many advantaavr U»at rvsnltod to our *» I. Iho Congress held four years ago at Atlant*. Ga.: »■“,

Where.™ We have every IndicaUca that the Congrses will be CO" dueled <0»n a broad plan that will prevent any form nt favorttlsia to a«y eeaooijr>.,(ion oa evideaoeg by ths enggeatloa Otf Mr. PeM him Self tM|

156 minuter.

Chairman.Provided lhe mentliirahlp of Ui»"bmm rt'Sng

pr»«1rt»Dcy ought to rotate, and that ■ Baptist ahoold hold th. lor the next tour years; a'irt, ” 0Ba

Wherese. It has now beep fully dvlrtrl that the next Loner®. .m be held In the city ot Washington, D C. next August at wbl*S It la confidently expected that President Rooaevelt wilt m.k. .» St dress; therefore, be It iQ’

Resolved, That the Notional Baptist Convention hereby give, ita heartiest endorsement to the next Congress, within the Ho,’, ol □ legitimate scope end urge upon al) onr people to »;». u ,unJ- commensurate with the atiengib of our denomination

Respectfully submitted by the CommitteeR B HUDSONP F MORRIS

Amended: „___ , _ - - . ■ ------- ’--------• ir> 'll isiusiin «the Congress be proportioned to «ue membership of each dtuooHMlM wit,, one lor every ten thousand—Committee 1

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON TEMPERANCE.Temperance when not trem above.Is not Christian tempers** Ok*

ll&n temperance It that plattic and cofiitructlva influence, which djmh

REPORT OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S MOVEMENTAlnbamn . ................................... R n u»jm.Arknn.nw ............................. ........ r VclwrCollfernla .. --------------- C,wColorado ......................................................District of Columbia .............. i n,__LFlorida . .............................................................Georgia.......... .......... ...................... H. K. Hill

W T T17KU.Georgia . ... ............................... $ q Rrn*^niTIIHqoIb . . ............ ................. ...... . T L SmitAIndiana ........................................ m w pmh«Indian Territory ........................................................Kansas ............................................... \Kentucky ...

. . R Mitehili____ W H Steven

LouisianaLcnlxlana .MarytaAd . .MarylandMississippi . .....................................Mlsal«»|p|)| . ..................... .................Missouri . .., SI W RaestfMinnesota . .Miss DoddNorth CatoHna S N Vus, D D.New Jtflev TV H BroohNew Vcrk................ M W GilbertOklxhnma Tevriiory _____W fl fenigl*Permylviinfe ... K W WiwrtRhode IslandSouth Carolina ...............A. R, RoblaaosTennessee . ........ H 0. S«JHTexas . . A M CltrtTexas . ....Virginia ..........Went Virgin lx ........

.............. p. r. iiotrii7. . Daniel Soiltm

............ j. B. BeekMaWashington . .......... ................... 'The Committee on Temperance reported as follows

MINUTES. 157

I ttvbtle life Imaiil Iful nn<1 mehil and ChriKlIke. Id regard to the use of I liable liquors, Unit qiieillou la fielded with the Christian as wood as I k obligation of the Church Covenant, and from that, we arc I tc go od to pelk'Cttoh. Christian Temperance Is fliM seen in examI jle,indA prat l<ivc tor home, virtue, truth, and a reverence for weta- I tabood "Ur lempeiate !n oil ihlnga.' means to be aggressive lor the I ritht, well ;h Knbmhaive 1° tne rlnht, be xo a>ample cf virtue and I nfrod It, truth nnd publish It; le an extinipk of lienor andI dffifle It RiiiKHiber again that ChHpthin terej:<rsncc alrlves fire! to I nt it I nnrl th<n n ho ire with a fee situ |H c title, and (heo II strives to I ide MttltHts Jiul bcautl<!< to lhet home De tempcrule In all (hln<fl " I it a lessen H«>h*c w«imeu nod men on study wlih great pm lit. io re I (ud M <1t«9I sii£;rift ili;it temperance Is Christian, and can Only be cbI |n<4 by exuiuiik, pc re n anion an<1 dissuasion, expressed In peraoBd

Cbdiliah «TMfr.We mast *:i>mj.ily reqaeat the ministry to redouble their

«erflt£ tor ClirlsliiLti tempprnuce in prohibition communities, because Is these conmiii nil lea men arc mere anxious to procure strong drink, nd they buy it in larger quantities, to (he great disquiet and discom (tore of llicir homes Christian temperance is seen also io tbe mu- Ury of the »]iir|[nnl over the temporal. end la a vktorloua struggle tor Christian poifretlmi We nisei request that our minister' preach oa Christian l' !i]]ipi\inra. ami hold tcmpemacc miii meetings as often is practical. unci Hint the relationship between Christian temperance and hBeflwiiiiij. home hcfiiitlfylng «nd child culture be made to stand out ii kie relief, jiul nine ahuw the relations!]Ip between Christian tern- pwaicc anti a hmik account

ilt'hljecrfully submitted by the CommitteeSubmitted by ,T R Royner, Toxne.The Committee on President's Recommendations report-

jdM follows, which was adopted.: . _ . . ..To lhe PrcKiihni nnrl Members of iue National Baptist Convention;

We. ytuii Committee appointed to consirlei the lecarnmeudatlcBi made In tin- rrovldont k Annua] Address, teg Io rrske the Idle wing r* pari [Str Krnmmcndation 1.] We reccmmend ibat tbJa reccm- fcrsd.itjii]] t/f juloptod. (See reconiniendatiun 2,1 W<] ffcouiwendA«l ibiH ix*ru in men ila tian Lc agreed la (Seo reconi men da dan •• Mcoinihcrid (hat thia Aectlon he agreed la (See r^commeLdalloa M ftcciiiH- of <hc wide demand and desires of the ceoBUtuency of lt<i Caau-tiliiih t«H‘ the 9|ietdy separations of these Bo.irda, we recoin- •«d th.Tt ihm teclioD be agreed to and this CuaveflCian proceed to d«i lh<i iiiiiiiliou <jf lhe new Ren rd (See recommendation 5 1 Re- ajfc u( Un- lainneM Gt tliu sprsIcq and the pressure of Uusloetifl we ree* MDflioti<l ih.u iihm nixltci be reierred to the Executive ComBilttee of • • Con^4-jiHuri (Set reeom mends lion 6.) W recommend that thle wtkin be- anicOrt ta

RECOMMENDATIONS.Befniv pi psentliic for your consideration which 1 hope wilt be taken

™.,| a[ th|« ,o«.tlne. T tog tiernUMlon tomxko »_f?w « ■3r** It ha* been said that “long continuation In office hreede dla- WMio. „,,| t a,„ frDm sams evidcoc, which lbw It ««»<«•’’■pirlr.il ;|„,1 «nslJitian bring, on strife, ind «trlfe. It Ifept up. will de

• .iM't.dnegg ot our gre.t Convention. ..................... .............Jt has Ib-.L-n represented to me more than odcc that the offlceri cl

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ths relRectln Boards of tbe NnUcmsl RaMlal Convention u* M lag squarely arttb tbe Convention. that ths material or n.made by these officers annually. do not represem tbe real prvaMv boldltucn. etc. of the CmwatKn Tbe charge la a rertoea owe. wd it true, la suthctent for the Immediate removal ot anrb as odcer

It baa also been represented to me that tbe Convention waaU Im. made an Inresllcatido ot tbe affairs ot Ita Boards. had it ant been to tbe respect K had for lhe Preaident ot tbe Coaveatioo ana t hare this to meaa that an lavestlgukm would show that the rraMwt b b souse way connected with a mleaianagBMent ot affaire- and. t'fWvw k was beat to let tbe matter afoae

la thia con nee Won I wish to aaanre you that the President daa* aar appreciate any each respect. and farther that It the Pr-sHeat kvsv that tbe affaire of any one or all ot the Board were wronglallr maatM aad concealed that fact Irom tbe ConvenUoa. he deserves to ho aw eared and la enlt for tbe high position to which he has been called

It la not the purpose ot these remarks to reflect upon rhe baser* Integrity of n single official ot tbe several Boards or the Coawaflm tnrt rather to net at rest the floating remora which It allowed low oechalleoged will do untold harm to oor work Tbe loyal rrtiMt tollowing which tbe colored Bartinis have gives to oar Boards a> justify them in asking for a clear, concise statement of tbe adkknW there Boards Whatever tbe Boards own or do la tbe business If tbi denomination cannot be aaswen.d by tbe oncers with rhe Habotai that 'they get value received for money sent " So tor as I know rd tbe officers ot tbe Boards are in accord with these srateneats wd 1 presume. will approve of tbe reoomweodalloo which I now tasks:

That each Board be required Io make a tabala ted statement of ad As property held by tbe several Boards and publish lhe same to lha Mr utea or this neaalaw of tbe Coaveotira, aad that In case tin Boards W to comply with this recommendation that the said Committee vffi to- vestlgate and report

11) That a Commkree. to he composed ot not more this three pr sons. aald persons to be expert accountants, be employed by lhe farm tire Board ot tbe Convention to mabo a thorough Invearicalltw at id tbe property acrnmutalloaa at the several Boards ot the Matlsaad Eks tiet Convention, and In what right said properties are held: ot all drib and mortgages against any property belooglng to the National Ba^to Convention and held by Ita Boards and any flaanclsl Batter yrrtsl^s to the conduct ot tbe several Boards, thia Comultlee Io r civet Oak findings Io the Secretary of tbe National Baptist Cotveslkw md. M tbe Secretary. Io tbe Convention at Ito next annual msettag.

(1) That the National Baptist Convention provide lhe means to mr tbe expenses of the Investigating committee, end that no servos •* be eligible to membership on said committee who to a meabsr st Md ot ths Boards ot tbe National Baptist Convention. or who mar atbm wise be officially connected with tbe Convention

(31 Tbe Committee shall fake tbe work in the following order: tbe Foreign Mission Board: second. tbe Home SfIseEon Board. Bfifisk tng Board; third, tbe Kdneatlowal Board; fourth, tbe IL T P R Baas •fib. the Woman's Auxiliary Coaventioo Board; still, lhe Harm' Baptist Benellt Aaaodatloa Board. .

(*) That the recommendation made at tbe Austin meetlsg to Ike * I feet that the Home Mlesloa and PH bl taking Brunts be seffiCSM * taken up and acted upon at once. I

lb) That the matter of terms on which the Lott Carey CsM> " may be received In thia Cooveebrm be referred to Kneatlfa >-w'M |

IM

s (Writs Mission Board and reported to tbe Convention oo Friday. ■

COMMITTEE ON PRESIDENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS.

trturu

Mrirt ol Columbia ferha.......................

C—t<

bibs Territory . Imtwky

.................a M Roblnsoa

..a W. Merchant, a D.

•J. Anderson Taylor. D. D, Washington.................................... D. H. Brown. M. D.

............................... a a ByrdRev. Joseph Spells. Centralta

Rev G W Bolding. Klaibmbtoa .......................... Hey. P D. Diamond

a#«M ■tolrrlpr Baikal st

CajuJlua

■re Tori

nialves TerritoryRmiilvan la*n*e Island ....hrt Carolina........

fefisls

................. r. R Wiliams

...................Rev...A. Hampton

’ . . . . .i. j. Totten. B. D.Rev, H Smith. Tedepeudence

...Rev J. a HorbenM. W. Gilbert D. D

..........................C. A BockhansaA Gordon. D D„ Philadelphia

.G. W. Raiford. D. D.. Aiken

.... *........................... M. Hurd

.R. W. Gaff, B. W Lynchburg

................................ M It th- ay ............... J. R Beckham. D D.

taasttlcnt . ............................................* **” A."c ruewd...w iTp, Boefo.

By motion of Dr. A. J. Stokes. Alabama, the ConvenUtHi ” designate the number of members the Baptist Cob-

shall have on the Young People's Congress.By motion of Dr. S. N. Vass, North Carolina, the Gom-

have one member of the Board for every 5O,ntifi in the Baptist denomination.

'TfisKlcnt Morris appointed the followfng:*«I*L committee on YOUNO PEOPLE'S CHRISTIAN AND

EDUCATIONAL congress.

MINUTES.

California ................................................. . .. .Dlatrlct of Columbia ........................W. 7.^-

Georgia— ..................................................... *• n Hankenw

K X "rrw* ***

.................................. Indian* ..................................................

Kansas ......................................................Kentucky ........... .......................................Lonlslnna ................................ .............Mississippi............. ... ..........Missouri .. .. ....................................North Caroiliu< ................... ..Ohio .......................................................Oklahoma ...................

. ..Tennessee . W. I. C«n-.lei. t, J Sce.rey. S E. Grice. w. 8 IS21.1..............................................................................Csmphrll, H. J Burns

Washington .:::::::::::R1 H A * coeey, John It Wilson. E. W

D. Isaac. N. H. BurroughsPn?MooCommittee On Rpfiolut,on8 reported as follows:i 111 MEilC.

We your Committee on Jlnsoiution, make the following;That we adopt th? following reiolutlons:

cJiJhat ,he Dcv<’l°l>ment and Exhibition company of the Unite! Oldie 3 .

2. The Stewart resolution for an Investigation.3 That lhe resolution offered by Dr. McAlpine be adopted.

RESOLUTION NO. I.Whereas. The President of tbs Untied States by his proclauatM

issued pursuant to an set of Congress. colling upon the people t» unNt *i!L,ue..C<>,<brs,,,» «< the W«<h analversary of the landing til tie dal EMnllsh speaking i<cooU of this country at Jamestown. Va.

A, Several of the ■totco have mode apfMX)priotimn to■participate la th* an|«l celebration: and. whereat, an oii|ioriull> let jeep offered to the Negro of thia country to participate )■ the mW wto bntlon to he h^ld at JjiroixlcirD Vo . to by placing epon the results ot hla achievement^ atoce hie emanclpadqn; end. wb«wm. ™ Negro Development aBd Exposition Co , of lhe V S. k. a «• pany duly incorporated tinder the tows of the state of Virginia, •* headquarlets at Richmond. Va.. haa under liken the aiansewaatof <h« Negro Exhlhli at the Jamestown Exposition, and ate making rtraewM I

!? make a cred Hohls Exhibit of what the rate has accaMÎ^N within the Inxi 40 years Such an Exhibit, w* believe will beoUMlol 11® to the race and will lead to show to others Ibe ability <rf ibe *«r» as a producer and show io the world the marvelous progiMi Iberia has made under ad verae circa mi tan ere not so of other races.

Now, therefore, be It. Revived by the Negro National Baptist Coo Tention of the H fi. a., now to session at (ho Second Ttegimeai Arnrory Hall to th city of Chicago. HI., this 27tb day of October, ISOS. we «« mend the efforts of the Negro Development iQd Exposition Co.,ot * U, S. A., in their efforts to place upon exhibition wbut ib« Nspo

X'farlva b\ Snecd^l/ B^Nw .................» w£

.......... • J" H SteuaN?Jvhn HWbA. M. Johnson J, P»)i«a

C. M. Orlurteht, s N Vw, •...................... X T. VsRw

F, MINUTSB. 161

I ud hi* dont In Hi development from a religious, cducsllonai.■ ^Miol commercial and induatrla) point or view tbai the world nwy I aut lie Negro liy what he haa done am) that u more fur<aable upinfna B ear ba kxurrd of him aa a race lhat hie thrift and Isdusrry may lie | OWialDwi hr ih°« who heretofore entertaining an adverse oploltm I aw a aad that we radorae and commend Cm Cllec u Jackson for seI <ana« ike emlorucinent of President ftoonevelt in the Intereut of the I M aid la their efforts sad the untiring tent maolfeatet) by Col. Jack I m la Ils efforts to secure lhe enfforiement of toe lew millions of Ne-■ gwi al ihla country of the Negro EahIMt at the Jamestown Expoei

I Itwired. Mrond. That a copy of President Rcoaeveli a Proclamation I trsiiMled as a port til the resolution, and lhe ratincsilou ot lhe l«“ _| ............... ............. —. President.

I ..................... Secretary

1 A PROCLAMATION

i By the President of lhe United Slates.

I therms The Conurr-aa of the United States passed an eel eiiyrored I W-cb 3 1Mb. end entitled “nn act to provide lot celebrating Ibe birth I ol lit Amerlciin nation, lhe âi nermaoeot settlement of Fnulluli I W‘tlrj Iirople on the Wrnsrn Hemliphere, by holding of an Interna I Ocsrl oars' maHne and military ce>ebrstlOD ID the vicinity of James I less on lhe wuters ot Hampton Roads. In the State of Virginia, to I provide for ths euitnblo and permanent now tn emo rat I on of said event I isr to authorise an appropriation In aid therefore and for other pur

>uh" rwAid whereas. Section 3 ol said act reads aa follows Strtloh 3. The President ot the United States Is hereby autborleed

Is hike proclamation ot artld proclatnalion of sold celebration, setting tath the event to be commemorated. Inviting nations to parilclpate h Um tending of their naval veueto tod tud> cepreeenteiloB ot their •Ukary •rcnnl/Alloas aa may be proper ” *

Nk. therefore, I. Theodora RnoaevelU Preakieot ot the UaH<w by virtue of authority vaxtod In no by uld act, do hereby de-

toiH proclaim lhat there ehall be toMgorated In the rear 1907, a< •i »«tr (he watora of Hampton Raids. In the Slate of Virginia, <n ia- touuMsi naval, nartne and rrtilllary cnlebrBtloa. bejttoolog Mey U ■* Mdlug not Inter than November 1. 19*J. tor the purpotw ot com ••■filing in > Utting find appropriate manner (he birth of toe Atne M» ■•tlf-ii] (he firm permanent oeitleneat Of Koglleb apeahlne people • lie American eantlaena made at Jamestown Vlrgtoii. on tbe •• ■jot Mat. and la order that the great event® of the American 'hrtry nbirb Hve reeulled tberairom mi> be icccoloated to ibe pr«B v”1 aid Intwre generation! ot America* cHIkd®.Ama ike name of the goverpmeai tod people of the Warted i u•» Ihtrefcre Invite g|] the nat«ai of the earth to take port 11 Uil il ! J

•—eworaiion ot ilia event wbJeh bn* betui tot-reaching effect on ine 11 ■ w^■w of hvninn hletary by aendlog their nival veaaele to ibe mo lill•tebmthm nnd by making each re [if mentations of their mlltterj «» 11 ■ ■“•'istium- ns may bt bropar. _ . _ ________ . ■|H

□ tietiTnony thereof I have now let my hand and citified the nenl 111 BUnited Slaton to be affixed

’**• the Chy of Washington Lb la twenty-fifth day of March, one | MJ ■

MINUTES

By the PienkJcul,

AFSOLUTION NO. 2.

Id t)«

Ih mi Fand nine h 11’111 LI'd nnd Rve n»<l In Ute Indeiwndcnrc al iht i]ii Slates Hie <i*c hundred and iwcnty nlntT)

Theodore Roosevelt

said Nmidikt

And ihftl

Al.VEY A AUBE Acting SecrrUiy rt Si.|r

Resolution No. 1 was adopted.

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Tu lhe XaUount Ha|>IIM C invention:Whcu'ue. 'Chore hit* l*rn and now I?*, tuneh Cfxtlritvrotf a* toi^

lalhm <d lhe N;H hhiiO ItipliM Cd» ven I Ion hi the pru|mrh hy whal Im hmiwti au lhe Nniicn.il ItapllM Publishing Ikjrd*• lwi :*( Nushrille. Ten It . stud,

iVftvrt’JlM, There <im* in this fwenltaii yearly imm ccajcctoi

Mich uiisrUlvd opinions as in lhe lawful relation *»1 ihh CflavtitlM said property, is riilculalod la bring division into our ranks nd | retard the unwind march of this creot Bapllal family, nod ri ihr m lime, throw a cloud over much 1h:iL we have already dune- (taM be It

Resolved. That this €■»» volition do hereby appulnl a special enai lev, «u In- styled and Lih»w*i an a con mi I (ice 1o find (he lute ind !■« rela(|nn nf lhe NaiIouaI BivilKl Cooveolkin to lhe |tcn|Krly ••• actî hy IIh> Nnthmal ftapIlNi PuhlHhliif Board or noy other RmN rat jienUnR ihr Nallnn.d ILip’Isl ('rnivewllno locaOd al KohylMa. T« And Hint xnid mill miltec, so nupelntcd by Ihln Convci.ea, aki* once enh r hiio a rinse alut lawful examination ol said relalioa «l « 1'onvruilon l«i said |ir<i|iertt\ -lad Ural after said close aad laadrlm Inal Inn. by said special com mi lire.Ila finding in Hie Executive Hoard ol thu Cnnyentaa t*«l said finding of sperlnl rnmniilier;ip*. i( so appointed, Ahatl make known In 1 hiK grett Btplht H Hy ilie finding of ^*lrf Apeclal committee, through 8»r cbM It may think best, nntwithtiAnulng the character of ihr i«fdr®ai« said Infnrmaiion shall not he withheld from the knowledge of (tote • vpitilon, hut nhall he clrrnlaied nt once through the channel ib<M h<‘M hy l^xenitlve <h*ari| nr hy aald Committee.

I «•■ v<x,r u-rtaD*. _ .. . . .A T STEWART, l>K>. *<»

Presideifi • they hd M.

Resolution Ho. 2 was rutod out since the commendations provided for the same, and previously adopted

RESOLUTION NO. 3.

The rtatra «r <i..r wort o«<l --_- - ,i^lird: and wheiean, the PmMIshInc Bminl and the Howfl

h"ih under »»ne manftKtiHini. thtin owtBijiIbr on* man.the iwn Inh'reflR not In receive the at tent Inn they need: ih*rw**«

fb-rtolvcil (JI. That the Publishing Board and lhe • ‘~ I'jinrd hr pul under h nepsratn nnd distinct m&nARemeat.

H^nlvrd (2|, That lhe Homo Mission Board Id attemi*« 10 * waH; in the different stales *bn)l win* the eDdorBemea:nigral ion o( ihe Mate orc'mixiUon ML.i> m■ M ALPINIk A

ResperKolly Submitted.

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.....................................A C. PowellL. J Monliûe O D-. Bn>tn. ... . . C S Brow". f> D

.................................... ..E L B-Hv .........E. M Mwretice

................................................ ........... R W Adklnxrtn n«> w R Brown. D D . Ro»nol<« Va

................................ Byrd PaBerman

-----------------H D Prf*........ J l» H-H-

m w flnbtH. 1>. n. . I1H Mllrkrll

............................J..........Alet. Gordon, D D

tattrhiiwK,CaroJIrv*

R** A. R, Crifcgs, Texas, presented the following reso- which waa adopted !

There ia a dUpoalilon wpftii the purl of same people to *** it appear he fore the Intelligent world that there Are eduenfed ,f0 °f our rar-? whn hellcvc Id find advocate lynch law And. wbnrtaR. »• • Nw Clun-w has been mnde .lealn.t 11 Jartre State Sunday Scboot ■>*e*linn of Tovas and especially against Rev. A 9 Jackson, <it Dai kTexaq. uhn w;w onro President of this Convention; find, whereat k * lc *a iitAihdance of evidence na has been uianlteatfd in the Hfn °r JackM>n. in hla worn among omc people nnd others on this floor

■ *m fruity to the contrary

b Cwnimii MU Jmet ™b

Mm Trrrilni ml Tanin I. IslMd b Carolina iMsre

(limdicn of Rev. W. H. McAlpine, Al ah Aina, Resolution k 3 was adopted.

RESOLUTION COMMITTEE.

........... ...J) R Shadd ................ . T W Walker

S E. Percy. D D

MINUTES

of Col tuuhto........... J... R HilaberiiCM*

....................... • ■ ■ ■ - 8. "'••<' ............. i r ’’•■‘■'t

............ "*»■ J D U«d«r.ood .................... » C. Terrell. B D . Marlon

ii Tffrhor>■■. - ■■■■ ■ c B’l<1

. He» S. W nalcbelOT, Lore.eeR H. C. Mitchell, n D-, Winchester

......... Rev. J. M Yourg

.. .....Joner WatklDB . . . Rev J H Jackson ... M_ N JODEB....... A N Washington

k G Goldshy ................... P M Dodd

Ibl MINUTES. MINUTES. 165

Tlzcrrtwiv Ue It Resolved. T»M w« tvgret that aueh a rrpon ku <m abroad, that any colored man staiida la fa»oc ot lynch ia>. >m itx wc pul rwrwdves on .word as being unalUiahly oppow Io lyix* t,, j, any Innn. A. R GHWGe

The Auditor made the following report which wn Adopted.,\lr PrcuPleiU ami Mvmbcta ol Ibe National Bapllrt Conraiilu:

Il 1k a pleasure io »i« to submit Io you my fifth ns mini r*)kon l| bM burn uiy endeavor 1o be true 10 the I rust rei’Oxed In me ky lhe Ehptim vf the country, 1 huve gone to the homes of the bonds ^nd eiuninM (Jw’lr bonks. feeling a nenw of the responsibility that rests upos n« ns nn officer uf I hie great Convention,

Foreign Mission Board

At the Foreign Mission Rooms I found Dr. L. G. Jordon, our Corrs- Mpuhdlng Spot clary, with hit aMletaote busy in stirring up Lhe esuolry In ihc I merest of ibe twenty fifth anniversary of the urRonUatJon of tw N:ith>oil Unplisl Convention, he turned over tho books to me, whkh I exjinlnctl minutely The* showed a great increase in coniribmlODi in Mljwlons the past year. Interest seems Io be awakened along ail lines in Kiijcxlon work. Mn*y of tbe states have done void? nor* Lhii yCAr lhan In lhe past

Tbe rlsK of Secretary Jordan <O tbe Ba (diols' World Coocresi ba* rn:ihlnl him to pel new lna|MrMton for (be further preoccvtlM of bfa work.

The mourn are cuuvonlently suited Io tbe work befog dose by Ibe I km rd. Our S*>cre*Rry Is aa aisled by enmpeleat nnd palnMaklng belgs, who render greul aml^lanee io keeping lhe work before the denawlua iluii.

Hr Jordan has a fi|»eclnl eetisnn of preyer each day, which BO daall is largely ihc secret of the success of the work. The alMOfifibri* d (lie summndlRKs Is strictly curl all ot, which every one feels ■■ IM l*roiniM>£ are entered.

WOMAN'S BOARD

I found ihe WonHbB Auxiliary Board operating siMCififally ihc nlde jornervlslon of M.fs Nannie H Burroughs, the able and «■ dent CorreMion<11 nt Secretary. The showlag that ihls ilepirlaot al Cur work Ik Making k almost phenomenal.

li la only a Jew years old, and yet its work la farreachlsg fatrhe wisdom of the orcjinlxntion le already, seen io tha latliftrtx®

of ihe entire denomination While their prime purport la id mrinev for Foreign Mission work, thereby assisting the Foreign «lMmi ttnxrri. they do not flop there, but nil the departments ted ih* bfipl* lunch of their hand 3, ,

The. books show tne Rte* I Interest that our women are LakiM ■ work ihrmmhont all the Males.

Onr Secretary has on the field an active and energetic sat ot ® ” nry helpers and agents who are doing much io awakeft mlMiotui'y terest ami to deepen missionary teal. Tbe accounts ot tbit a • carefully kept, and ever (thing grrtuged Id a bnslneaahke wanton should ire aupport 'il in tbelr endeavors.

Po bl I thing Board, Our Pi.bllsblag Board at NathvHle. wbleb la doing * ’

of ihc Howie Mission Board, Is Io a prosperous coedllto*- vw

wrought omrveloeely tor our deaoaUuallaa in bringing about tfc? ei- irwirfiiary reidle seen T our * ubliehleg House

The I"’ qmrter of a century of oor existence ha* developed ths uu Isfbed for and unexpected on the pan of our depani Inntlon

There Is no enUrpsli* nt the rare that has done m much in give rac« standing and psestlC'! as tmr iiublk'hlng Isicreau II hflH done nsr« 10 make our dsnonilnailuo se>f-res|»etllag and at the «awe Ums ■wpecled ol anything that has been done

Dr hqyd mute rial lied the desire* ol ihmisaadu of mu brethren, hut itsflif êmrd willing Io undertone Ihc task It slurli'd with a tew

Mcoed ho ml urcsac’i and Olher flxhireF (a a hl ml liNlhlitaK Now In order ta ucconimodatu our Increasing imlruange, It huu pwi In lam up- la-date new presiOB, With lone Of ln>e, nhfi Other akiehlncify. Including )VO linotypes, m ok Ing the print-ail# outfit Ihc most co HI pitta owned hy ilr race, and the equal In mnny refificcls of thone of any other nice.

This was made possible because our people required Hint cur own pl»ni he brought up to the ntonduid in order to compete with the whit^ publishers and printers

n pops without uiylng hut our bouse ha« surpassed the most can pine cxpH-mtion of our foremost promoters. No one dixamed that in no jhori a time a publishing ond printing eslabllfthment could bare been eshblJaherj, equipped and engineered at II hua burn pOHsIble to do in our cane.

The coat limed *«|«|HXi of th® denomination la urged in order to rnw*d ear growing d“maade I would call esjiccla) attention IO Ihc erretlo^ d (hr |M*o|K>se.| new building, which would furohh adeqnala room for Ns enlarged work.

If mmm> jlcflnlle and well defined plane were arranged al thia seiiioo. It would not be ku»g before Our desires In a very large measnre would b« aitelnrd. I would call atlenHoa to (he deeds of our prof»erty en lissled Io Che care of lh« Publishing Board. They show that th® Con vrillou owns certain lots In lhe city of Nashville, which it wm « plom- s<« far rse lo ckamloe

Oir hulldlngK and slock are covered w|(k Ineumnee of ffi5.cofi.ru cane there fkould he a fire, lhe Convenlloa would nol Incur aay loss. Thin ■Headid bualneaa Arrnngcmeal abound be (a lhe entire Paiisfaction of ike de son* Ina Hoe

B. V. P U Baird

This Imnnl under lhe able and wise AanAgement of our Secretary, E. W. P. Isaac, Is steadily on the Increase. The (act of the Im

pwiveieeni of Ur Isaac's health is a source of rejoicing os the part ol th® dpniiniinatlfHi He has m developed (he work that he does nnl h»vp lc travel to keep It irtacl as In the n^rt

This hoard la growing In Interest and becoming mor® and more acll s|i|)lK>rting, Thin [®, of course, hr it ought to be Toe plan erf having agnniu on the field in different parts of the country, Is doing much to ®lrengthen and give vigor to tbe work.

The denomination should Increase Its eontrlbntlons tn thia depart mtnf and make it what it should be The secretary has eacrlficAd to lhe poinl of recklessoase in order to make the work succeed.

His efforts should meet with a hearty responseThe subjoined figures show the financial standing of out hoards

wbjrb *e<cmmend to the prayerful rODB Ider a lion of the denomination.u s mJ slake should occur bo as rd red It Is on error of the hpiad and

«o> of rhe heart, for the auditor has gone over lhe books t xarciHing thatwhM» (be great otflec requires

MINUTES. MINUTES. 167Summary of Receipts

Teias .................................MlBstanippl .........................Wonwn‘6 Convention Virginia .............................Arkanshs . . .......................Alabama ..............................Kentucky ....................... .Tennessee .......................Florida .................................South Carolina ................LouisianaPennsylvaniaGeorgia ...............................New York ..........................New Jersey ....................................................Missouri .........................................J, E. Franklin .................................................................. .. .............District of Columbia .................................. ....................Foreign Countries ...........................................*............................North Carolina .......................................... . *............... ..Illinois ................................................................................................Indiana ..................................................... .. ........................................Ohio ...................................................... ...............................West Virgin in.....................................................,................................Kansas ... ............................................................................ ..Michigan ..............................................................................................Indian Territory ............................................................... . ..............Connecticut ............................................................................................Oklahoma ...............................................................................................Maryland ................................................................................................California................................................................................................

Rhode Island ...................................................... .........States Unknown ..................................................... ..............Massachusetts .......... ................................................Colorado .................................................................................................Washington ................................. .........................................Wisconsin .................. ...................................................................Utah .........................................................................................................Iowa ................... .......................................................................S L Martin ............................................................................J. Straghu ............................................................L. V. Sneed..........................................................................................Sydney J. Davis . . .......................... ........... ..

1.440 27 1,069 11 1JI04 16 924 36 7 6« 16 734 43 617 63 496 91 476 64 462 16 440 42 400 63 367 72 351 19 306 25 300 ft) 300 00 283 67 240 67 221 76 216 68 180 41 166 11 164 91 121 24 98 65 85 01 62 35 61 05 36 98 29 35 28 8» 12 47

7 68 64 26 5 85 1 10 1 oc

35 658 42 669 63 191 24 118 12

Rest ....................... • 166 00Traveling ............... 601 68Salarles............................... .............................................................. 1.500 88Supplier ............................... 479 20foridcntals ................... . 48 86Eaiier Rally ............................................. 893 27Field ml anion odes .............. 894 2C

Total .................. $12,245 39HOME MISSION BOARD.

Tracis, pamphlets, etc., value................................................. . $1,112 62Blbks books, etc............................................................... 91C 60Money collected and expended by missionaries, eic.T on sal

aries ............................................................................................... 4,017 09Moneys collected and applied to missionary work where col

lected ...... . ........................................................ 7.003 00Book h and HI Idea donated ty board of Southern Bapiial Con

vention nn salaries of missionaries .................................... 5,387 <4Books. Biblps, etc., donated by Publishing Board.............. . . 2,623 95Money collected by missionaries and applied on traveling

expenses .................................... 6,787 01Bibles, bookn, etc., sent to missionaries to be sold and ap

idled to their salaries....................................... 3,600 OOSalaries of missionaries under Women’s Auxiliary Board. 600 00Cash supplement od rn iRalonaries’ salaries................................ 1.190 00Field Secretary’s salary ......................... 1.200 00

Total collections and expenditures of this Board................$38,337 72

NATIONAL BAPTIST PUBLISHING BOARD.Receipts for the year . ................ ............. $Disbursements for the yw .......... •......................................... ..

Total disbursements. Including Missionary Department 120.533 76Balance to Sept. 1. 1905 ...............,>.......................... 1 Ml W

B. Y P. U. BOARD.Rectdlita ............................................................................ J 10.709 31Expenditures ......................................... 10.600 28

Rftlanre Co credit of Board. Sept- 1. 1905 ..................................... 1*09 03Reinectfully submitted

Total ..........$13,961 31

Expenttt.

Missionaries and Mission?....................... • WJJ JIDray age and expressage .......... ..Field ...................................... « JHer.ld ........................................................................... ’In 00National Baptist Publishing Board ............Office .................................................................................... ;J gPrinting ...................................................................................................... ’li LPostage ...................................................................... 3M 8

ROBERT MICTHELL Auditor N. B. C.

ihp Treasurer, Rev. J. H. A. Cyrus presented the foliow- ,ng report, which was approved by the Convention.

J II. A CYRUS. TREASURER. TN ACCOUNT WITH THE NATIONAL BAPTIST CONVENTION.

db, .wr. 19, 1904, to ocr. 19, 1905

Sept. 19, 1904, balance .................................................................. •

Ill* MINUTES.

Apr 1P05 Imni Ihp Forego MKMon Sorlety. Virginia.................. -----------Virginis.UnInn University I 5 00

SRfi 1?. VHH. Aiu<»«i« rvc<4vca «< Aurthi, Texas........ .. Ill it

TnTnl ■ .................................................... J 897 u

To amount paid Dr. M. W Ullberl ....................... I 15 00To amount jmlit Pr«1. )i U. Hudson. A gel Ser’y 111 fiO To amount uniil Dr Robci l MJIrbril......................... IQ DUTo amount paid Rev. S, \v. B&rote, A. M„ Statla-

lie inn .. ........... 1(10 00Ta an:ntuil j:a1d Clinx Stewart Etrnogiaprev, ex

penses............. ...................... a UnTo amount pfibi Dr R. C Marrlx, Pres’t,........ 5.19 *To ainminl pAl>l Chas. Sleôrl. Simflgvnprier. rso OilTd aiDnii ni pnhl Finsinf’c ( 'em mi Dee. for services.. *n ooTo anioi'n’ paid Pinf W. ], Cnnaler. Ser'y...... . inn nnTo am min I paid Rm. .J. IT A. CyHia. Trea.^. ex-

penxrn ............................................................................... ft* toTu anininU paid Prnl W. L. ( an site. for rail rumt

UrpoKit ................... . ... ......................... H 00

Tp,ftJ ............................................................................... S97 15— tt? IS

he

To anmnni rerehr il ner ven|i hers of Board*:Fcrelun TVlftl'cl ......... 9)1.961 31Hmtt* BamiI .... ............ ................. 120.617 HEdm ailnn^l Bonrd ..................................... 1.448 18R V V. U Boju il .......................................................................... 10 WNh1 iokiftl HaplM flriirfll Assn Board ........... —-• 2,149 45Wnnw'b* AHKiltarv. Nri. Rip. Cftnv .................................. IlJtS 10

Tolal per Bnartls .. .................... |l€fl.G10 71

To atnnunl nipmded poy vfiurhm nf Boards: knrtit-K Ll... I1...1_ ..... ,-.. -»i- |i»-r vaurnm m tjoarrts:KoreiRn MiK<5on Beard ...................................................... ' SHomo Minion Bnunl ............................................................. ll7-Educational Dnanl ....................................................................... M” ”H V P II Board ..................................................................... -{{J JJNational Rai list Benefit Arho Board ................................ J-JJJ JrWomen'* Auxiliary, NaJ. Rap. Conv........................................ 1* "‘2Tolal per Board* .........................................................................

Balo pre*:(foreign Mtadnn Roani .......................Moore Ml**Ion ReardRrlnrnflonrB Board ...............................RY P. V Board ...................................National Rftpitat Benefit Ar*o Hoard Women's Auxiliary. Nat Ran L’finv.

............Ii.m 9t ........... 1,111 H

109 01 .......... 113 68 .......... 118 H

Total 14 714 14

MINUTES, 1WLlatUlMcfi Nr( B&fH Benefit Ajbg.............................................. 1185 BlAtnouDt collected (or Educational Work among Colored Rar

tlotx . ............ >.............. . •»» ................... 263,000 00rteRpecttully submitted,

J. H A CYRUS, Trcaeurar.Tbli :s Ic McUfy (hat I i:av< examlrei4 Hie above rtjTiri and teued

i>< Mne correct. ROBERT MITCHELL,Auditor N. R C...

The Convention took recess to have picture taken.Benediction, Kev. W. L. Dickson, Texas.

Night session.

The Convention assembled at 8 p. m., Dr. E. W. D. Isaac presiding, Devotions were conducted by Rev. J. D. Rouse, D. D., Indiana, and Hev. E. B. Young, Mississippi.

Dr A. J. Stokes, Alabama, preached from Exodus 12:13; “When 1 see the blood, I will pass over you," etc.

Prayer by Rev, P. James Bryant, Georgia. Music by the choir.

Prayer by Rev. C. P. Hunter, of Mississippi.The question of rates wag left to the Secretary and Ex

ecutive Committee.Collection, $12.50.S. E. Griggs, Tennessee; W. G. Johnson, Georgia: C. H.

Parrish, Kentucky; W. B. Johnson, District of Columbia, and Geo. E. Stevens, Missouri, were appointed aa a special Committee on State of the Country. This Committee is to gather data for a report at next Convention in Lz>s Angelea.

Dr. W. G. Johnson, Georgia, presented the following resolution of thanks which was ndoptM:

W!>rrra», Tlie National Raptlat ronventloa n»e compiHrd oat «• th« mo.r olraxant .eKalona of th® tiody raid during Ils enllta nxlitcnco aod

Whoreus. The Olivet Baotlst Church and all fl! the ocher Baoclac Chrrrhea nt this City, tcucther slth cltlMM ol every fans have united In e^tenrllng ooapItaHty and klnduras to o,tr delegatee; therefore, he It

Rfsalved That we hereby extend to the Olivet Raptfat Church, all ether Rant let churches and the chtoehea at other tlennrnlBatfone. and • Hirers jtruerally nr Chlcaco. our heartfelt thanks for their ktadneae end hospitality, and tn colored nevispanert ot the eity ot Chicago, III

Rrsnired. further. That the raflrnada are hereby tendered our ttnoka for the reduced rates allowed our delegatee

The Convention tiang “God be with you till we meet igain.”

The session of 1905 we3 closed and the Convention adjourned with benediction by Dr. A. J. Stokes, Alabama, to meet with the Second Baptist Church. Los Angeles, Cal., Rev. C. H. Anderson, pastor. Sept. 12-17, 1906.

E. C. Morris. President.W. L. Cansler, Secretary.

MINUTES.

SbcwtaM-

EXTRACT EROM ADDRESS DTT H L MOREHOUSE AT WORLD BAPTIST CVNUAESS, LONDON

THE I.KTTHI OF PRESIDENT R T. POLLARD TO THE NATIONAL RAP..WT ONVENTION.

170

"The muktng of a racf Ib nui mlmlOD. a rare ifi*t in f-oriy yeiia has Jnrreajied from four la roilJHonB, with & y<t ft crater tbiIa «f Eap Hat Im imfic from 50(1.unu io Smin.lNM — a nhanomanai ihing In jncdrm mlnRlons. The exppDriiturP of |4J>PO60 In thcae forty yâm has been one of the best invt,stm*’Dl9 In lhe world. Many kndiml are yet de graded: bul are not many whites, even in thia centre ot AngloSaron rlrlllxadon? Tbe Hebrews roc out of Egypt in • day, bat it took filrtj yegra to grl Er>|jI oof Of rhew». Who tiD^ts IO negro In forty yetra to overtake the Cauraslah with t *i*rt of a thousand yean? But they are coming on Forty years apo the negro oi earlier who could rmd was lhe exception: now. of U.noo preacher*, the exi»i>tlon In one who cannot. Out of ike de pi hi. up trom siaveiy to noble Christian mao hood and womanhood, many have ifaeo. no me of whom are Id thia Congress. In my fweoty AiX ve&rt of service for the Society, | have w>eu poor, coarse negro boys end g.i Is develop itila cultured, noble, able, la Hnentlai chmaii«rs. consecrated to the service of CJhrlxt, Whoever, therefore asserts tiiar the Aruer.can negro is Incapable of high at lain moots. and that time and money have been wasted on him, thereby dis counts his o*ii sanliy. I reduces (tie race, and dishonors Christ, lln Maker and Hedremer ’*

SeiInin Ala . Oct. H. !lOiH T Pollard a MMvanl of Ibe JyiTd Jemia Christ, to my fellow worker

and Faithful in ilw Lnrrt, IC. C. Morri*, r> !>., arid lhe National DapUst Conveniion which are In Chicago in th* Male of Ullnaia: Grace be unlo yon and pw? be niultipded

T thought || iiurl io inform you lhat II was In my mind lo be given unto you dial I might rrrHvo lhe ronaolatlno that If hath pleased God In put la you for lhe Mrcnglhening of tbe weak; but It was not at all his will for. a* Ibr time for my departure appeared, the Spirit look fi*a* me ibe prosper) nF ynnr presence Nevertheless, being without a Ik^k that wight help to adminRter tn yo*r need*. I thought (hat yov might receive Ihin gift (live dollars) given as a matter of bounty, and Dote* covetousne**

T am glad of you that ye have done wall; and God hlmseK 8b*H bruise Saian shortly under your feet."

Greel all lhe brethren and slaters in the Lord fell then) to be HHb fnl in Him who harh mode both one

Written From Selma. Ain (o th* faithful fellow worker and colabover in the Tnorcl. E C Morris, hy R. T. Pollard

(Sent by ihe ho nd of Mudôn. a faithful worker.)

Letters were also received from Dr W. A Creddrtl f>'B nelphia Pa.: Pr. J. Milton Waldron. J*cksi>nville, F!». P™- Rowland and Morehouse, and many others, but space forbade their publication

Report of Committee on Enrollment

ARKANSAS.

Re> 3 A Mosley. D n, Pine Bluff Rev 3. 6 Odom. D. 11. Brinkley

Re, M Prude. VincentKe« E W Merchant. n D. Little

RockRet C B Blown MariannaSer J. W. Wymbs. Crawtordaville Ret W Green. Carllale Rev I) S Shadd. HelenaRev. II W Alexander, Little Rock Her T. P Hilliard. Morrilton Her C II Wallington, Fort Smith. Rev. J I. Holland. Crawfordsville Her I T Mllrbell. Gregory P. 0.Rev A F. D Direr Trctcn.Rev 1 C MilendRev E. C Canady. HelenaHer H. Simms, North Little

RothRet A. D Rowan. Pine Bluff Rev. <1 \V Beverly, Bald Knob Rev It h Porter. Little Rork. Her > A Knowles Argenta.Ret J H Hammond. JerrlcaRev T w Wrlgbl. Helena Mr K T Gardener. MarvelRea T s Sandefar. Gurdon.Rev <J. <1 Freeman Rev .1 n Balden, Pine Bluff. Itea G M Lewis. Pastoria. Ret -I. H Neaeley.Ret .1 (■ Robinson. D. D„ Little

Roe kRet I C Rattle. Pfoe Bluff Rev ('. c Brandon florins Creek Kft George W Dudley. Little

Rock.Mrs, Shanks. Pine BluffHer j M Owens. Aueuste Rev H lane. Pecan Pt

Rev J. C. Boyd Wrightsville Rev. L. J Vanpelt. PT Smith Rev. .1. H. siarks. Forrest City. Rev. J. w. Slmme. Siampe Rev. c. C. Harpo. MagnoliaRev M. ProlSt Rev A A Coney Rev. J H Carr Hon J F dooes k.< G. w lavt Hallie Grove. Rev K M Cover. Helen* Rev K C Morris. D 0 Helena Bev J H Abernathy. Mailaina Rev R E Bryant, Marianna Ret s H McKImey, Marianna Rev. W. M Jones, Fort Smith Rev J, w Jackson Hol Sprites Rev A J Jack eon Arkadelphia Uh. W O Davis. Little Rock Rev. } S Steele. Argeoia Rev W H Henderson. Hettyley. Rev .1 S. LaDelle LsDelle.

■Rev G W Cuy. Osceola Re, 1 C. Boyd Rev C A Washington Rev J J Dsloney. Tenorkana Rev O R williams Rev J w Stout. Rev a w Roberson Rev J S Drew. Helens Rev P H- Lewis. D. 0. Hol

SprlnsnRev. A T Stewart, o. 0. Helena. Rev H Wlesou Helena Re, J. C. McCoy, Helena Rev J 0 Humphrey. D D„ Brink-

ley.Rev B J Hardy. Rev Frank M Morton Rev II H Hnynes. Argeafo

Het W. Callowny, B D Rev 11 Duke. Claiborne Rer IL C Judkins, B C.,

gum^ry.

ALABAMA.Selma Re* C M. Wells, D !>.. MontgomMont ReTfl B Brownlee Foal Lak*.

Rnv M Toting, Mnntgnnaery.hul

m mjnutfsMINUTES. 171

Hry F. H Hllghrt. 1>. D., Greenville.

Rpv. W, S. 8. Wnienaii. D. H. Sei* mo

Hev. It. Z. TJtf Vamperl. Augustine, Rev J. R. Sr alt. Sr! ma.Rev IX lT|jslmw. Tituhwe.Rev. T. C. Croom. Monlgumtry.Rev S M. Fisher, 11 11. Hlni'IutC

hamRev W. C. Brad ford. D. D., Green

vUleRev. 1 T. Simpson. 1) D-. Oprlikn Rev R Brown. Montgomery, Hrv M. C Lowry. (ireenvJI)e It. v. It \V. White. Gooiglana.Prof. B II Barnt'Ji. Tmcvnlaosa.Het E. W De Yarn pert, Brook-

UOQll1<pv Wrn. Mfuhsnn. 1), H 1’nion

|nvi jiHrv .1 li Miller. I’* IX, Pratt ntt

Rev I I. Tail Burnt fVwinKm I If I'line, WylftmHpv W U Hnwuni. Hlrmln^hamRrv I L. .lor(kill 11. D.. Maid I#Rev. U. H Sorsliy. Stonewall.Nev. I H llrnun, HvN^mtr, Wry Win FiniiXlin. Casticberry. H W Walwn. MobileR v .1 S. Tail. Mobile.Ro A. W I)P Yamprit, Ensley.Rev. M W Moore. Decalin.R< v. r D. Davis, Birmingham.Rev. C. L. Fisher. Birmingham.Rev. 8. M Robinkon Decatur.Rrv. A C. Morris, Birmingham, if « .1 w Sc ven dal 1. Welong. Rev IM cry. Greenville.Rev II it Cooper. Srlma l-fc-v. J Kent, Birmingham.Il D. M. rolemiii. D D. SelmaMe« B .Tomes. BirminghamR.v J D A. Wilhite. D D. Bir

mingham.Rev J, A Perl. Bhminghom.TUv. R T RrhMI. D D EnFftnln hrv f W Walker IX D Blrming

horn.

Rev. M. J. Thompson. Mobile Rev. C. Davie Selma Rev. H W. Watson. Si Mobile Rev .) T. Johnson, frveroeit Rev. L. P Parker, Mobile Rev. E. L. RandaH, Eufaula Rev. J. D. Maddim, Ed fan It Rev .7 s. Peterson, Eufaula Mr G. R Harris, Tuniatou Htv. A. N. Moore. Mobile, Rev. C, C, Lucius, Mobile, Rev. J. R Willis. Marlon R*v C. 8 English, Mobile. Rev A. hJ McEwen, D D., Mobile. Rvv Whi. Moseley, Bellville, Rev, M. Davin, Waugh. Rev E .1 Carter, E. D,, Seine li«*v. J. e. a Wllaon, Avondale. Rnv D. T. Culley, D. D., Selma Rev .1 H Smilh, D. D., TUSC^CO-

»aR(*V. S [* Marlin. U D. Bl rm! nr

hamRev Win Madison. Jr., D D., N»w

Herne.Rrv. W P Cook. Coaling .Rrv. E Motive, Anniston, Rev A. J. Stokes, D. D., Mdotgom

cry,Rrv. E. Mc-«. Lmkspoka. Rev. A. .larkann. Clppllka. Rcy. J A Martin, fiplme Prof G W. Trpjihnlm. Ph. D„ Tui

etimhla.Rev. J. F Roberts, Tallnee Rrv. W C Owens, Birmingham. Rrv V W White. Selma Rrv W P Tate. Selma Rt-v F. J. Brawley. Lrigbton. Rr-v 2 W. naartgaine. R. D. Anais

ton.Rev T R Doldsby. D. D, Selma Rev Ren Fnwlkea. Birmingham lUv ,J L Frazier. D B , MftKa R^v A L PprlclDfi. Meridian Rrv .laniFK HamDln’. RiuhWIIi •te-S 8. W WlgKlna. PIHdIdrIi™ Prof 1< fi Muiieco A E. Selma Rrv w H Mr Al pin*. D D Sal

ma.

Iff P. Ju. Br>ant. Atlanta. 7DM. Grllrty. Allots Prof j, Harber. Atlanta h, g N Harrison. Au<n«ta ft, H D. Hamilton. Savannah Ict w. G Johbsun. Macon.Iks Anne Orr UjmjJkln. far C. H.

E P H 0 L. P J. H.

GEORGIA.tc Baptlat Corventlcn.

RevRev

Young. Dawson Jnbnsan. Atlanta

Martin Elberton. Plnr-kney Madison Harlnn. Athena. Williams, AuguaU McKenny, Atlanta

Her Rsr Sei StT, Chos Mu W F Urs. H K. Hfln ifl. Atlanta.

6 C I BryiHit, ADanta.

Hn M. E. Wright, ADapta. j|n Larik Gibson. ADauta. yia H. G EAkihlgr. Atlanta, hi C. L Lxwfchari, MetauvllleI. 0 WiiliAma. Shadydak. Its A. Lore, MadhonRer. C. C srmt. Lumpkin W. N Overby, Luttwkin. a Munnii LumjikinJ. C. Coleman, Shndydale. Bev 0. J. Wiinhlsh, Atlanta. Rev. P. R. Turner Washington Rev. M N Hart, Warrenton. R(v U. H Morri SOO, TbeblaDr. W. G. .1 <ihnson, Macon Ret C. Morriw. Warrenton. Rer W. *1. G BRlna Orl®D. lev. Anthony Clark. Manon. Rev. .M B. BiiKton, Munnerly. Rev. C H Holoway, Washington. Rev. Rev. Rev Rev Rtv Rev.

Rev

W. H Bessent, Waynesboro. D. fl BiaekwelL Elberton .1. J. Freeman, Anatoli, A. Penn, Powder Spring. W A McCloud. Wadley, J H Kidd, Lexington D. C Bracy, Buckhead, A ElJpntafl, Farmington,

CONNECTICUT.Brv A W Adams, D 1Y. Norwich. Rrv A C. Powell, D D.

HavenCALIFORNIA.

Rpv C. ]!. Anderson, D D.Rev. J H. Kelly, D D

Rev J. J Nelmarc.Rev. W. A. Micheli. D. D.

A. L. Standtklcl, BurkhendB B Berrien, Millen

r^v J. W Long. Royston Dr E. R Carter. Atlanta Rev W A. Crittenden Social Clrdu Rev. E Sanford . _______ _R«v Re* Rev Rev, Rev Rev.

t*» W R Forbes, D D , Mac<jbC S Wilkins, D D. AuguilA

A«*. J A Kirkland, D. D , WacouI A ThottiAS, A. 0 . Miuxin

^•v 3 M Cook, Ftawklnavllla. ReiK K B WllllamaoD, O. D.. Halo

bridge

H L. Haywood Savnunnh A C, Powers, Wlntorvllle. B B. Dunn, CrnwtorHvflle W. M Gray, Savannah.N, T Thompson.

ntl. S T. Walker.Rev R J. Johnson, AlMCitita- Dr Wxn. J. White. Augusia. W. R Knox. Bnclfll Circle. Rpv E P John non. Atlanta Rev. L ... —___ C L. IxxikhArt, Wnahingtrin Rev A R McKenny Rev H D. Maida. Elberton H. L. Loor, Elberton A. B Marden, Athena F A. Harrlf Rev. C. Reytnrd Rev S. C Robertf Rev J E Hush*’ Maron Hev Cherlf Wllllsme Anguets Rev. A J Wtlbnro. Rev H Turner, Crs«(nrdv,llv Rev G W Sirddeth. Tellacosa Rev '■ Fielding Rev H M. Smit*. CrjwtoM. Rev A D Williams Atlanta Dr C T. Walker. Rev. Rev Rpv.

H Vincent, fltattirr. j p Perrin. Royatna S Beaufort Waycross. A. J. Stovall, Athens. D D Crawford Atlanta W. W, Floyd, Atlanta.

RpvRev. Rev. W. W. Jones. r»v S J Williams

A W. Hawkins. Atlanta. rov J W Whitebait Auguita Rev TM McClendnn, Washington Rev. H. R Harrison, Atlant*

Coaventis" at Q,*Ttl-LR„ W L. Jones D ° . ‘‘I*"'* Rev J B CHvls, TtwmaAfltle Hev Ja* M Nahurt. A M Maeon. KJ Wm E Holme.. A. M.. U. u.

nJT**h 3. Broadnax. Ttiomaavtlla Rev B. L. Dardaa. Amartcua.

MINUTES. 175HI MINUTES.

Rev M. J Morris Cordele Re < J R. B*»nlerfi. Maeun Nov n “ .......Rev A Ret. 6. Rev W Rev. D. S Harris. Macon. Ri v. W. H Robert. McRae Rrv. T J. Simpson Cohimhux. Rev * “ .....................Rev. Rev. Rev H Hcv. J Rev. P.

hmbuflRev XS'. C Jdhnxfln. Waycroee

F. (J Hilen. ColumbusII Asline D. D.. Mncnn. H. Whitmore. Stivanaah.

.1 \\'<mdeii. Mneon.H nonghtry. 9«vjnoab

LIBERIA.Rev. H. N Bouey, Cape Mound.

TENNESSEERev, Wm .! MrMirbhcl. Memphis Rev

J], XVIllbiTns, Mncou XV. Brynnl. Atlanta A Byrd, Ikmaan.M. XVJIJIann. Macnn.

W. F Punchflll AUaota A A.

Pure. ColveHoo.A. Midbl*. Atlanta.Palteiftoa. Ihlgbt*.H Carter. fniumbiifl.fi. L Huichicis, D D . Co-

Rev L. Cev. H Rrv. N Her S Ri’V XV

lirr G W Marlin. A Haiti Re* " " “ Hev Rev Rev Rev. Rev. Rev. Rov. Rev. Rev.Rev. _ . _____Mr C. F. Thompson, flestaa Re*. Cyrus Brown. Atlanta. Rev. J W. Carr, Savannah. Rev. - - - Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev. Rev.

I. H Turner.L Handoliih, FawnJchn WDliarot.L H MJBi AtbfB1S. M JqcKûd, WuycfduE. .1. Rczell, BruhiwlckH. A Newnfime, Rstaatai.F. H Hou'nrd. MiionJ. F. Slepbeos. MaconP. J. Butler,J. K Rogers, Wayerou.

S. L. Jackson, Macon.XV Bolivar Davis, ftotne.L. 9 Patterson. PoweoinjeR. Turpin, CohinohuaP K. Paschall. Columbia.S. W. .Tnhnaon. AtlantaW J Giving, Grlffln.

L t L Davis. Me<n|>M». pc eni{ NaabvlUc. L , w Porter. Nashville. L « Win War.l. Chaliaonoja. L. R M. l.nwreaee. Nashville. L p H Hatl Jarlixon. Law Wtlltmua. Knoxville. Lee Oo-lHon. Kd'ixvllle. L / L Ranlinir. Nashville. Lt* Brown. Murfreesboro. L w B Flmulne. Chattanooga ,, g H Heard. Memphis. i< R. T. Scott. Memi'bls. n j. t. lewis. Clarkavltlc. UG 0 S«m. Urichwaorl.

n (uînin. Jxrknon II B Drown. Jaek.on«' L Ctirnler N;.»n»ltle wni Collier. Memphis. T Bonkor Menipnit Wm. Simmons, Decherd

_... n. L. Ivory, wincheuter. Mr. H G Swlc«, Nielirllle. (lev W I, Crift. Nashville Rev M. W Talley. Tullahoma Iler S A Matheus hteaii>hia. ncv. Itov. Rw. (lev. «cv.

IHv. R<< I’rof Rev. (lev. Kev.

A Maney. Shelbyville W .1 Wavtes. Jackson.C. A Udi. ChnilaooosaH. W Nelson. Brownsville.J W. Morgan, .Incivon.

Hnev flrv. HRe» A

n Polk. 0 D. Oirinho Curry. Omrrtia Alexander, l.iocoln.

1). A Townsend Winchester. P 0 tXmriK Guthrie I. C. T.oti, Murfreesboro.I) P Pciiraon Murfreesboro.C. \V ilumpion. Ihimptca

HodRev. r W. livubam, Memphis Dnvirl Hnwnril. Puln«M C W Pnrrb NnshvilJc. Mrs Mnry Burt. Memphli Rev X KM) \’ftshH))fr Mr. PrHx Darken. Nashville. Mr J. a rln Roihnnn Nut Bush. Mr W M. S MrCutthtOD, Na sb’

till'.

Hf Ata-

Rev c W Fnllthem, Bollver,Ttev H.irdlnc Smith. BrownsvilleRfrv T 1 Senrry. M^mphiRRpv .1 H. RohmiM. Memphis,Rrv W W Whlrnn. MemphisRfrv. A L. Bnriielt. MempbliR^v R J. Pally. Meniptl,.Rpv. T J TownxnniL TlrcwnevllleRpv n n Taylor, NashvilleR$v Wm Haynes, NnxhvllleRev r. H Clark, t> D. NaibvllleRev H G Harris, MartinRrv J € Fields, Naibvltle.JU» * a Hvr»i, MaaSvlIla.

Rev. H. Metcalf. Clartevilla. Mrs. F M. l-xwrenee. NuhviTte. ftev. XV S ElMaRtoi. NaiVllk Rev. .Tup Wilson. Memphis. Rev J. M Booker. Memphis. Dr T 0. Fuller Memphis. Rev, 0. P Woodson Paris Rev. C. Moore .IftckEOD Rev H C Swayne. McKmiJi. Ri»v. J. TV Evans. Milan Rvv -T. H. I .nut*, OMoo. Rev. M. M Thrma?, Meushli. Rev. T.. Augustus Carter, KrcvK Rev Joho Slaughter. NuMJlft Rev L. Pnlrncn Meupblfl. Rev A Parr. KdOxiIIK Dr A U Hnll. Memphis Rev

NEBRASKA.

, Jamrs A Hlncaiiian. D O.texMn Jiv Thrmian. Lincoln

East Miasisslpfi Biptist State Con-sntion.

y L S. Leo. Meridian n t n. IliibbariL I.aurel.x I S Rrrmkins. Meridian., E n Kempo e. b Virxnc n n . Biloxia P hrnclr Tcmmmrlri.r * L Perkins. Meridian.a C. Rirxh Oak Grove.

Kcv. S.

K M. W. Gilbert. D D..Ink

Rev. C. E Williams. Daily Rev .1 T Davis, Meridian Rer .t M Brook*. Meridian. Rev W I. Murr’ Macon Prnf W T. Gordon Tootnsula Mr 0 >.. Brown Why Not. Bev. H. U Williams. Pnsa Chris

tianW. Flaps, Clartiadole.NEW YORK. ... New Rev Crnnvlllc Hunt.

Rev W. T. Blhcn. D

Elnlr. D. D . Brooklyn

CF PANAMA, s. a.

Mt. VertccD.. Brookljn.

Aev R*v Rr*v

Win Beckham. hiisbrill* R ME M Seymour Frank]In J P Peebles, Memsbls. N. .1 Oduent Nul Puib M. C. Owen Memphis 0 R. Bell. Memtbls David Howard. Pb1b»>J E WD Isaac D.tt. Naibr-1 R H Royd. D D, WsihrWi J. Harding.

Rev Re*. Rev R«* - .M Hamlltoa Kaosviile- Re». W Hrrriimi. O'WmL II.. M * It •liters

RIP,Rev. W. W. Runell. Panama.

CANADA.Rev P L Bradby. Windsor.

INDIAN TERRITORYD. P Pruitt. Mu,Voces

WASHINGTON-J. J.

Rev

Her Rev

INDIANA.

. Plus, n o. Indlsoapolla •* H C. Randolph Rich mend

I H Holder. D O Columbua. h S C Manuel, New Albany, he Wm 2 Thomas, Anderson.

hr. I F.

H H

C.rvt.lsonFranklin.

B. Beckbam.B. Brown

S|»K«oe

M.MoocK _D 0., iadl«o«aWarren A

ll»v C. II. Jdboeod. h-Z^J D Johosao. lodlanipoll*. dev W. H. Patterson. IndleaapoUa-

K

MINUTES minutes. ITT

Rex D. V Bsltnnaon Ph D. l>.Vlnceunes

Rev N. T lane, B ft. RushvilleRev J. Ur-Il IndlnahltollB.Rev M C. Hzy. Blount I ng I onKev. W. H. An.lerntm. D D, Evans

rilleRev J. W. Carr. D D- lodlsnspa

IKRev J. n. Rouse. D. >>., Evunovllle.Rev. Y. C Terrell. B. D„ M.-trlrm Iter. J W. BlotMlvrurth. Lafayette. Her K. M Stovall. So Bend.

TEXAS.

Rev M. Herd. AustinRev 8. R PrlMce. AusJlaRev W U. Crawford. M D, Cam-

croB.Rev Jjoirt Kelley. Waco. Ker. J. T Brown. Hoinlon. Rev A. T. Gordon. Whorton Rer A. T. Tubba. Hlghbmih. Rev. A. I.. KJnp. Waco. Rev. S. T Floyd. Manor. Rev. G. H. Raker. Cu«ro.Rev H. McDaniels. Baileyville. Rer J. D Iseonard, Smithville. Rer 1- E- Ellia. Brenham Her. J. M. Wlllfe™, Held or Rev A. >! Rowland. Goliad. Rev C S Rhodes. Bastrop. Rev E W AtkInMin. Nauflota. Rer L F F Ffcher H^hbank Itcv N. T Denson. Marlin- Re* F U Morrta Flatonia Rev I Is. Campbell Adilin. Rev. J. R. Raynor. Calvert. Rev A H Rjvlns. McDade. Rev. J H Winn. AnMh • * - r A Sharp w»co Rer. a M Clark Taylor Be* I R Richard*. Hen roe. Rev. E H Branch. Hnutrtou- ITof O J Carter. 8a a A a ton Io. Rev R M Griggs, Palestine Rev. J. C Days. Houelon. Rev J C Clifton, Wellborn. Rev W. T R*Mdcn. Mt Pleaaart. Rev D A Scott. D a. Houston. Rev R H Hr a mh. Houston. Rev W F Bledsoe MamhalL Rev J, C Clifton. Bremond. R<jv P DIkco. Calvert- Rev Wm Siewird. Texarkana. Rev H elite. Galvecton.

Rev. J. C. Patton. tl D, |MI|I Ila.

Rev H C Fraoklla IoIUul. Rev B P Farrell. lnJi>.tHllt Rev. G. A. Martin. (Ulrn.artu Rer. C. F. WIIRana. la.B,,,,* Rev. J M. Morton. ln<ibs1Mht Ilea. M Herrtascua tadtaaa**. Deacon s HowardRev. T B. Mites i>jla>>^na Rev. A. 9 Henry. ladiaaapMIa Mra Hannah Wlllte. tMtauayn, Rev M M Porter B D. MkrM.

Rev F L. Woodard. Navimte Rev. G R Coshlngberry Rev. C. M Cartwrfehl Rev H a Chnrehvme. Dr. C H Smllb, Honilon Rev. R B Francis, Mlnkla Rev J. W Bailey, Th R, WauUl Rev A M Moore ManhaH Rev. M D. Hardeman. Rtend. Rev. C. L McPheracn. Dillu Rev. J. C. Cnrtln. Sprinkle. Rev. H R. Johnson. Manor Rev. J. J. Jaroe#. PalMttae. Rev P W W«aley. Teurtm, Rev D Roberto, Jr, Se®»1*. Rev. R S Sloan. Waco Re* C. H. Tenoell, GoumIoo Rev, B W WhltneU. Cnero. Rev Wm Ixrflon, Hlllabota Prof W H Faller. Cameron. Rev F G Loftin, W«0 Rev 8. A. Hardin. Waco Re* W T BnrlleCt. !>■■!*» Rev A. C. Capevv. Marshall Rev |, H Kelly. Saa Aatoato Rev. J M Cndwell HmaHa Re* J. J. Goodwla. Carikafe. Re* R 3. Shaw, MtCragor Miao M E Rnblasoa Boaawoai Rev C C, Chambers, Ml Plca^l Rev A R Grlrm. D » Rev FeUx Jones. Teinrhaot Rev. J H Reeves, AllaiM Rev R D. Taylor. Graahan Rev R. W Wllllama. Ooree. Rev W L. Dlchnoa. Gilmer Re* A T Ayerea. Me KI one J Rev. A. Bar bo ar. GalreMna Rev. F L U«bta. Hmatoa Rev. A. U Reason. Hllitar* Rev. n. H fiblvere, BiyM

»r C T. Sykes. Corsicana I. B Plus. Atislla.

Ip J H. Hoaliwaon. D. D. Tslls- laai* ..

In W 0 Vann. Monticello.(rr W II Brown. MadisonIp g. p. McKinney. D D., Live 0* .Vr p » Callahan. B. D. lernnn-

*■’ ...___I,, p t. Janes. St. Peler-rbure Rr H. C Williams. Jacksonville

J B. twin. JarksonvlBe.* R ilwartls. Chairs.

M nentlng, Cainsville.R foPoaald. Madison

Ber

RtvWr H.Wr H -- -------- -Bn W N. tables. Jncltsonvllle.Brt A. ’ ' - ~ -* Waller Thompson. Jackson

oMrUn. EHu Hater. Palatka.fcv. B. H Urwa. M D . D D-,

Urab

I a. lyates. Dnytom.

Rev. L. H Splrery. Houston Her R H LyUletoa. Bryaa.

FLOAIOAMm. M. N. Fortune. 9t. Auensttns. Mr W. H Payee. Greenland Bev. 1>. P. Strarks, Lake City.Bev. F- W laaeaster. » D, Fer

nandina.Rev. H K. Hill. Gainesville. Rer W C. Brown. MeClenny He,, A R Kelly. SI Avsttellu* Bev. J. B. Burke. Jarksoovilla. Rev W W. Aoaea Jacksonville. Rer P L moan. Titusville Rev r. W. Wells. B. »- Palatka. Rer. las P. Brooks, Marisas, Rev J B Reese. Port Tampa Ke, J W Murray. St. AngiiaUae. Rev L. N Rohl a win, Palalka. Rev J. J Hlcboiuori. Orraoad Kev H Holman. Tampa.Rev Jan N Stakes. Jr- Ortaodo. Mr Lv G. Din:®. ,^ko Mrs Jane Mortis. Miami.

MISSOURI.Rev J Gotae. feffereoo <W- Rev G. W. Burdett, Kansas IXtr Re, J 9. Hwancy. Piatt aiy. Bp, W T Botta, Carrmton- r„ J T Thornier. Fayette. r«, H Mortoo. PreltubarR. hr, C. R McDowell. Hannlkal Rev K I. Gotdsby, 9t. U»«K Rev-E L, PMIIIP". 511 u’*1* Ke* 9 w Baeote. Kaon. CRT Rev. « N. Jackson. Fallon Re, c. W Watts. Tipton Rev W B Venable. St. LtmlO- Rev «L C. Cole- 31. Leal.

. Re, H Smith, lodepeedetrce Rev. G. C. Chieu. Olaocow.

Rev. A(oin« Yancy. 3L Louts.. OIST.CT OF COLUMN* _

Be, J T Clark, Washington Xtw R K Toliver, WaoblML, Be, J A. 1 uylor, D. D- w,3*ag-

Ion. ARe*. A- ftfoo, WaeblBgtoB OKLAHO\ TERRITORY.

Re» J W Jones. Meeker __ City Westbrooks «•*»•Bn U M Campbell. Luther. Ko, ft J. F, Westoroosn.Rev S. 8. Jones. Guthrie trama CHy.Rev W H JeroaEan, Oklahoma R„F 3 Lyons. Gntorw

If

St Loute.SC

|<v. D. J Tale, k Grange, her. Klar ytllH. Marshall Bt< J H. May. StlaxiK an A D Jenntsol Kt Joseph. In s. B Butler. Ptmyra. In Grarse W Wet. st. Ixmla. In. c W Watsoa. Iptop. In C. C. Calhoun. i-xtnKton hrr J. L. Cohron. D. " ‘Bn Geo R SteyetKD.

Ixrala. fcr. r. M Cohrcm. D. •.

seffhher F. Bales, Moberly.Bev. J. B Wlorow, D. D-. Mepepd-

ence.

St J<h

Rev. G- w Lee, DU.

** Wllbanke. D D^ Washing

too.

178 MINUTES. MINUTES. m

Rev. J. Reaves Hennessey Rev Daniel Wlleon, Klngtleber. Rev. J. W. Capers. Outbrte. Rm W. M Suker. T««n»eh

Rev A. Smith. Oklahoma O(. Rev. C. A Buchanan Guthrie Rev F S. Al well. p(rry. Rm. C. A. Buchanan. Guthrie.

IOWA.

Rm. J. C. ReW, IX. D.. Ft Madlaon. Rev. T. U Griffith. Pea Mallei Rm. D A. Mo I met, Davenport Rev J. W Crwabon, DaveaftrL

tn Utt tee levBev her

U T Christman. Raleigh L T. Christinas Raleigh. 0. 0 Grim. Hertford. Id C. Ransom. Oiioed t w White, Belvidere, t. 0. Moore. Hertford.

Rev. C. 8 Brown. D. D.Rev b. N. Vaes D. D.Rer A. W Pegoea. Pb. D.Rev J no O. Croeby, Pb. D.Rm. N. Roberta.Rev J. A. Whlttod. D. D.

MINNESOTA.

VIRGINIA.

Rm A. B. Edwards. t>. D.. Rkh- MOOd.

Rev T P Smith. Clifton Fotta.Rat. J H. A. Cyrue D. D„ Port

Royal.

Rm. J. A. Whltted. D. !>.Rev. P P. Morris, D f» Bev A W Pexnev Ph. t Rm. 7.. D. Lewis. Rkbmmd.

He, M W. Wllbey. Mlbneapolli. tor W D Carter. 8t. Paul, gn Saab Kinley, Sc Paul

Mra. There.an Soloaaoo Bt. Paul. Mrs Iona. Glbba MloooapoUa. Rev. M A Boillog. St Paul.

MASSACHUSETTS

Rev. 0. B Howard. D. D. Peters-Rev. C. 9 Brown.

lev. W I* Taylor. Richmond.C. Jackson. D. D.. Lynch-

Rev. B F Fox. D. IX. S>lem.

burgMr. A. J Everett. I.ynchborg.Mr D. A. Buller. LyecbburgRev Bernard Tyrrell. D D.. Lynch

burgMra Link W. Tyrrell. Lynchburg.Mr. T. D. Patrick. LynchburgRev. J. H Borka. B. D. Roanoke. Rev W. R. Brown. D. D.. Roaooke. Rm. C. H Pbllllpe, D D. Rkh

mood.Rev D A. Colemao. Long Creek.Rev. W T Johnson. D D.

Rm. RevRev. Mra.Mra.Mra - , . .

bora.Mr. J. R. Tinilay. pencilRev R W Go« V D. I.yarhliq Rev T. H Whitt B. D. Cllftea

Forte.Rm. R L. Wynn B- D.. Lyurtarf Rev W. R. AI horn B D, Mae

ehealer.Mra B Tyrrell

Mra I. S. Edw> da. Richmond

C. P. Paterson. (Milne Wm Moore. RourkeE 0 lewlo. PdAaboetai Rom R Patrick Lrochberg M E. Jack too. tynchbvrg Georgia nna CWoo, Lnth

ter. B n Farris. D. D. Boston ter A W AdaoiA Boaion ter J H Dvckey. D. D.. Cam

addge

Rev M U Harvey. B- D -Bev T. J Moaiarue. D. D.. Boston.Rer. J. Harrell. D 0, CembrtdteRev. 8. J. Comfort. Booton.

OHIO.bet W L. tetr, Columbae.ter G. W. Atneo. Daytontev. W M Bdoy. Jamealoam.Mrs O' A. Hur Cincinnati.ter H II. Mil-bell, Colomba.let R M khrtln. Washington ClH.

Rev J. FrankHo Walker, D D.CH- Rev* WUA. Bueb. D. D.. CloclyaoU. Rev. J. J JackaoA D. D., Ctneln-

nail.Rev. L W. Wyatt Rev W. L. Grey.

ONTARIO.Rev J. H PenokkA Dreodon

NEW JERSEY.

WESTD. Stratton. St. Albana.R. H. McKoy Elkhorn.C. L. Campbell Union

Rm. Rat. Rev. Mt S. H. Fair tex. Powell ion Rev. Rev.

Robt. Maion Charleston I. V. Bryant, Montgomery

Pro! J W

W. B. Wallace. YpiHantl.A A Hampton. A. B. B.

RevRm

Battle Cinch.G W Carr, Caaeoyolle.R. Gillard, Ann Arborr B Woodard, Grand Rapids.J. Howard Jackean. B. <D.

Rev Rm Rev Rev.

Kalamatoo

VIRGINIARev. R. J. pklni. D. D.. Haallat-

ton.Prof Byrd ■’•Herman. A. M.. lain

lute.Rev. R. r w Meadowa. Huallag

ton.'. Scott, HuntKM>.

MICHIGAN.

Mra I1* Campbell. Detroit H«v reen Alien. Vondalla Mm A Prince. Grand RapMt Rert*. Powell. D D. Detroll r».T H. Morris. Detroit.

P McFarland, n H u Stovall p«a Helen Blake.

Rev M. W. Vaugba.D. D., Roeell her W H Brooke, Alanlle City. Rev J. l> Hearbeo. .Ilaalk City. Hra R. Moatey. tev J P Gtegory. hr. R Mobley.

Rev. T HawkinsBev. J. w WlnHeld.Rev G B Morrta, p. D.RO. R. D. Wyoo. D^».Rev. W P. Lowrance. Pb. D rm. W. T. Watkins. D. D.

SOUTH CAROLINAtev A. R. Rob Inion. D I, Andar-

lon•er. J. H Walker. Belaborher J C Daniela. A M.. CtumWaher W M. Carter. WlnahOrther J a Watson. *9eaeea.

Rev J. W Laeko, Croat Hill n«v E W. Bowen. Bataaburg. Mias Elllh Ethridge. HIM Kreotslle Harris. l«*ast*s Rev R F Malloy. D D . Rev G W. 8 KObbOdy. Oransm

D,

Mln Baa«‘c,“*NORTH 0,0UNA-

Rev C M Carrweiohl fcdaatan Rev. R. H. HaglUB. AihtvlBa nev. v. ■*. Vhriwnsnt. iwenton. _ . r. 7* i.K^viae Roe. J. R. Nelson, Asheville. R*T- A Braonbo. Aahavwe.

htv 8 J Jones. Anderton ter H c Anderson, AedafM.Her II. W. Jaaaa. Johnson her w M Winston, Pendleton Rer C. C. Pitta, Laurent her R w Baylor. Columbia.Rev T W Rka, B D SenecaRev .1 A. Plena. D. D.. Greenville, her IV T Kenaer. Rldgoanrlng. Rev. J. 9 Rerik Columbia.Rev H M Moore, Spartanburg, •iv B. K Kay, Cnraka.

Rev E. L Beatty. GaSnay Rm B B. Beatiy. Spartanburg Rev C F WhllenbWE. Cowpens. Mrs Cora L. Beatty. Gaffney. Rev T. J Williams. Cemffea r’v Jamei h walker, oreeovlllo. Ker R Kemp. D. D.. ChsrlertOO.

■Rev A Rkkborg. Columbia, tev. G. W. Rallord, D. t>. A'kw M. 4. J. Durham, D. D, Columbia.

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sonRev J W Boykin. D T>. CntndenRev J WajMngl on. GreenvilleRev R D. Rice. BlackvilleRev J. C. Goode. Greenwood.

E. Arlington Wilson Ph D, Kansas City.

Rev Geo. J Me Neale Kansas CityRev A Fairfax. 0. D._ Parsons.Rev Rohl. Mitchell, D D ., Kansas

Cliy.Rpv d. a Jac K eon, n D Kansas

CityRev J A. COW. D D Leuveo

worthRev 8 M Hall. B D. WirblnRev S W Batchlar. Lawrence

KANSAS

Maryland

Rpv F R. William C D, Balli more.

Rev J. H Taylor. BultlmoreRev James Reid. BaltimoreDr. Harvey Johnson, Baltimore.Rev Jones Watkins, D 0.. Daltl-Rev Samuel S. Wjiril. Baltimore.

Miss G&svowny. Baltimore

KENTUCKY.Rev n T Fryt, A B A. M , D D.»

Lexington.Rev H W Jones. Shelbyville.Rev O Uurett. D D.. HickmanRev W Augustus Jones L^nle-

vineRev 0 W Ward. CovingtonRev R H C Mitchell D. D , Win

cheaterRev P. H Kennedy, D. D. Header-

son.Rev I H Rhodes, Fairfield.Rev J M. Cold veil. Rmithfieid Rev W W Wheeler. Hodgnis vllle Rev R L Ogleatoy. Lexington Rev. E. T Offul, Louisville.Rev W R Richardton. Lcu!sUfl- Rev A D Hurt. Owensboro. Miss Roaa Hah ton Louisville R»» J. W Hawklb*. D D„ «<>»'

cab.Rev Isaac Leadford. Loulav^ »•»« t nâ.owna T Snu, Lom»UU

Rev H. A Smith. frmoR-» .1 C CH.kx. OoL.mM.Itov Jwh M..F0, Crollwm,Re» Thos. Boom Griw|U,

V T. Gooitwln. Orfa.oo,;Rev J. c Tobin. Union

Rev C. Teal. Independence Rev .T H. Vanlue. D fl. Wkhlti Rev Cba? Slaughter. Kmem CUt Rev. T J Carr. D D. Topeka Rev. C. G FlahVack A N.M,

TopekaRev P J Jeckioi B D. 0 D

Weir CityRev }{ L. Mobly, Kansas City Rev 8 M l.te MlcodtBai Rev D J. Dell. P D, Topeka Rev R A Carxrrlgbt, Cuta tills.

Rev Geo H «leld. Balilno^ Mra. Mary Rrltf, Hilllmare Rev C. TaytjL Baltimore Rev. J JoqA. Baltimore Rev ReuliA) Parker Balllaim' Rev J H. Burley. BaltlmoN Re* W. J Johnson. B^lttmorv

Win. Rown, OlnnmvlHe.Rev r W T Ruisell. Lou lull I» Rev J C Smith. D D. LeilacKw Rev H D. OrfieMO Bowl log

Gees.Re F. W. Hawthorne D. D, Ut

oxtonRv G. M Moore, Harrodtbuff jev E P Morse. Louisville Are Nancy Roan. Louisville.

Rev G. W Bolling. EHubethtovl Rev C Bean, OwRDsboro Rev S L. M Francis <Hea4er«a Rev Wm Jchcscc. UroHvIlle Rev H. Watson, LlveracH Rev fl. W. Dorju>y. Headerwr Rev W. B Wood. Elliabetbtm Rev c. R Smiley. LoultKIIe. Rev C. H Parrish. D. D. Lw*

vllle.Rev D A Gaddi* D. DUuM<Rev John H. Frank, D Lodf

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Rev John E Wood. Danville.Rev B F Stone Owensboro Rev E Wlillame. D D. Hopkloa

vllle.i» n ___ _______ Mra M Jackson. Shelbyville.

Rev J. H Perdue. Louisv 11 lePENNSYLVANIA

ff H Phtlllkjs. D D . Phlladel-

c c few. Lou!• Ville C H fefriah. i>0‘il**nie iru H Steward. lAuhville

' job:) H Frank. LouiaviHe r N Ccilgb^tl. Ixjuiaville.

E H RusmII PKtxUurri M Uwls. U O. AlleghanyW 6. Parks, b D., Phlladel-

Jsd Cheatef. -H Phdudel(ib!a W H MoJtey. PUtxburg S Turner. PlUaburg

Tureer. PltlBbWrg. C Master. D. D., Pitts

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Rev E W. Johnaoo. Philadelphia

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i L Allen. Shreveport rtJ W. Willard D D. Ne- lUDI i D r B

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Youfig. New Orleans Rotter, New Orlesne Gilemau. S<j oshi Op

r 1 1 Bron New Orleana8 C. Washington. Dorseyville. A. L Ath, White Castle S Dvao. White Caatle

' J. L Cnoasby, A B , Ruston i L Allen Jr, Shreveport f A P. Dunhar, Atlanta i J Taylor Bodeau fki w Bruoke, New Orleaaa

Rurrel, New Ofleece Btiilfr. Arnaudville Bryant. Opelcuwafi Young, D D.. New

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br H W Knight Chicago In E W Edwardfi. Lake Foc«t »• Rohi Lewis, Chicago V D Maiiio. Chicago H A Madiaon, Monmouth

Mr® Belle Carpenter PittsburgMrw. Carrie Tyner. PittaburgRev E W. Moore. D D. Philadel

phiaRev Alexander Gorden. D. D , Phil

adelphia.Rev. A. J Tyler. D D., McKeeiportRev. C. D Paterson. D D. Will

lam sportRev G. C ColerotttiRev N. Sparka CheaterRev G L P. TaHiaferro. D D.,

PhiladelphiaRev W W Brown. Pittsburg.

Rev RevRex*. Rev Rev.

Joo Merks. New Orleans C S Collloe. A B Homer W B Purvis. Pelican L C Simon. Opelousas.a G Washington. Arnaud

vllle.Bev C W Brooka, New Orleans Rev F D. Diamond.Rev. J Acox Rev E. D Slmma Rev R Frailer Rei J R Lawson Rev. G. D McGruder Rev A. Huhbe Rev V “ * Rav 1 Rev J Rev F Rev R Rtv A R«v A

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Rev Edward Wllgou. Chicago.Rev H E McWHileme. Loviage Rev. C. C. PbllHpr Oolcoodn Rev F* C Pbllllbfl, Carbondale. Rev. R. Duncan. Chicago. Rev G <. Turner, Cbampaigw Mm J. R. B. Clark, Chicago.

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H Joknaow.Chavis, ChicagoH. Hughes. ChicagoA. Williams Chicago.H. Lawrence. Chlcngo.A. Oglesby. Chicago.

Lain Campbell, Chicago D A- Ogiesby, Chicago. R. A. Williams, Chicago. J. B Andereun, Springfield. G. W. Brown, Danville.

Rev J P Thomas, Mra J H Lnwrencs Clfoi Rev- T. L Salft, Qa'laey Rev. Jan. R. S«itk. Chlemn Dr. E. J Fisher, Rev Eroest Ball, Mm^n Dr. D H. Harrli. Ckleâ Dr. J. D, Undernmd, lit* Rev. W S Braden. D. D^C Rev Jaa Spells, Cea|f«]|i. Rev. G. C. Mason. Ua««nM

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IS* . „First Afrtcoa BapdM Cborek. So- vanuh. Ga. v«r J. W Carr, DB., Nat. Bap Coo., W«. For*U“ (fusion Board. JI2.O0

Rev. A. M. Johnson. D. D. Vkfcv burg.

Rev. E B Topp. Jackmn. Ilev_ J. H. Martin, Dundee Rev. A. W Wnsblugtc*], Green

wood.Rev WLlILim Mallory, Beads Rev C. W Thumaa, Hattiesburg Rev A. T. Wrenn, Dan dee. Rev Ed. Kemp. Hattiesburg Rev W J Pc m tier too, Vicksburg Rev. Jesse W Will lams. Vicksburg. Rev. J. H. C. Henry, Vlckehwrg. Rev. E. P. Eastman, Vicksburg. Rev. W H. Eskridge. Dick Hill Rev T. M. C. Sawders. Yaioo City. Rev. W. H Rer«wdou, Hol leu dale Rev. W L Ivy, Dundee Rev. G W Fears, Charcola Mrs E J Gatlin, Howard Mrs E E. Simmons, Natcbe*. Rev I C Williams, Yasuo City. Rev. C H Galleon. ItUbena Rev A R Reed. Dundee Rev H Bell. Sardis Rev J A Marshall, Lev Ins too Rev C B Williams. Belvoala Rev. C. P. Robinson. Oakland Rev £ A. Smllb, Tonka Rev C P Hunter. Notches Rev J. J Oliver. Lexicon Mies Ludella Pulliam. Greenville Rev J. C Chapple. Greenville. Rev J. J. Totten. D D.. Tuwka Rev. J J Peyton. D D MImu Sallle M Greeu. Bardie

Dr A. A Covey, Clarkedale.

MiaaiasiPPi.Rev. Rev. Rev n«»v Miss Rev Rev. Rev. Mr*. Rev. Rev. K D Redte, Lyona Rev-------------Rev. Rev Rev Rev Rev. Rev Rev Rev Rev. A J Bradley, HtftMd Rev. Rev Rev Rev. Rev

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A J. Jubsem, lerbeu C. P Bubjaaoa H M. Stalerd, PoatldoA I w Winiamt r,d^ W H Edridge, D«rt H Wm HUbtswcr Christ M R Ford, Greeawart JHB Rekiueso. Dna V M Haiti’, TfearvMi R W Deass, Glader R G Moody. Miai

9. D. Minor, Cryital C E RoklnWc, Jnc^w F D KvykewdaJI G'du W D Jode. Jsseskwa R T. Sius, Castos. J. € HID, Bctamta A. C Cbeppla. CreeaiM Z E MeGhee, Mm»M T B Mlles. Mlaavla

M. N Jvneu, Ferry.J. M Lewis. CutawbeaN C Wieki. SUrMItW M Brawl. AcbsrtHfi C T. SUMpe. D D, H

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Atbintn Itaptiri AmnelitliriRi Atlanta. Ga....kiev. K. P Johnson, Atlanta, Ga., , , ,.....................Rev JI. IX Mftflta, lllbcrton • ■ .........................Uiv. I,. P Pinckney. WtiUgsta. Ga............................Rev J IL Hartnn. Athena, Gt.. .. . ..........................

Uy Rev. A. I‘. Ihinblr, Mt Olive Ttaniial Church, Ailtfilft, Ga. .......................... ........ ... .

Ry Re», A. R MeKenny, M'tnnah River Atfocla ■tan, Rlherlnn. Gn............... .....................................

Ry j. 0. Winthieh, Greenville Bandit Chuteb, Oatfitllli, C|............................................... ............

Pint HafUht Church, Mieon, Gt ...............................Rev. Chit. Wil Hawi a. A'ltinta. Gt. . . .......... .

Ihplegate* nf ll V P IT. a Wheal Street Itaptiat Church. Atlnniit, Ga .......... .

Rev. P, lamra Bryant, Mr a, W, F. Me Kenny, Mta. H. K. IkrrU, Mra, R C. J. Rryanr. Mrt. M. R Wright, Mm. T.nrilf Glpwn, Mian H G. Fikrhljee, all of Atlanta.,.....................................

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Rev. C. I., Lockhart. Mttuvllle , .................Deaeon 1, D. William, Shidydale, fit .................Hfaenn Jaa. A. Love, Mmliinn, Gi .Rev C C. Rettt. Lumpkin, Ga .................................Dtncon W IV Ovrrhy, Lumpkin, Gd. ■ ■ ■ ..........Oftenn A. Mum*, Lumpkin. Ga...................................Rm. 1. C. Cnleman. Shadydalt, Ga.............................Riv. n. 1 Wltnhkh. Allania, Ur.................................Rev. “ “ Rev, w. v». nan, vvarrrninn, na. Rev. tt H. ^'arriton. Thahaa, Ct.... Dr. W. G. JohnioR, Macon, Gt. . Rev. C. Morrlli WarrtMon, Co. " W M. C. BMri. Grl^n, Gt.

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Rev.Rev.

Rev.Rev.Rev.

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Rav. J. B. Bolden Rev. J. H. Neaaley Rev G. W. Lewis.

NEW JERSEY.

Pine

Marvel IQuxdon

Argenta|H«i>iUy

pf« OmaL

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*»>• R- L. Bradby

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Rev. ; 8” J- Lt. 1 C. MlUo'd? Rev. t. C Canady Rev. J. H. Simina . Rev. A. D. Rowan Rev. G. W. Beverly Rev. R. B. Porter. Rev. P. A. Knowles Rev. J H. Hammond Rev. T. W. Wright.. Rev. 2. T. Gardener. Rev. T. S. Saoderfur

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Nebraska.

1 Spring Crei Pine Bluff. Brinkley .. Vincent.... , Little Rock . Marianna ... Crawfordsville Carlisle ...

, Helena «... , Uttic Rock . Morrilton .

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Jretory ITrotqnHelena.North Little RockPine Bluff .........(Bald KnobLift!* Rock

Pastoria Holly Grove Helena ....Marianna Marianna MarianasFort Smith Hot Springs

EAST MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION*.

INDIANA DELEGATION.

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HOME MISSION BOARD

Post Om<ex !iBaltimore, Nd Montgomery, Montgomery,

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(Montgomery, . Sil on, Ala. . . Seim* *, Ala. ,

Sehna. Al*, . . Nashville, Ten . Henderson, Ki -Mottle, Al*. ♦

Cal Baptist Convention. F. M. AViHGmn Alabama S. S, Convention. C M, Wells Alabama State Convention. C M WeUa TriBny Baptist Church. S M. Fisher, 020 41 rd St Cux Creek Sunday School T IL De&smore .......Harmony Sec Baptist Church, J. £ Wilson.........fiame Baptist Church. W. C, Owens......................, r - ■SecoDo Ba pt 1 at Church. S H. Johnson, ere 5. Deaaiain- faW« Day Street Church. T. C. Croo«a , ................... -C“yjm Sunday School, E- B. Young..............................Mt Pleasant Association, T. B. Goldsby ..................Dalia* County Association, T. B. Goldsby ................Tennensee Detention, T. Q Ewing.................Komi Chapel B«ptj«t Church, G. W, Doraey............Fraoklto Street Baptist Church, Rev. McEwen .. fliamoos Build, J. J. Totten, Wm- Hightower, t, H

C Henry . ................................ .............................Gan era] Baptist Convention, J. J. Totten, Wtn Hi ah

Tower. J. H. Henry ..........................................Norris Chanel, G. W. Doraey ................. ...Monumental Baptist Church, Rev G W Ward Oklahoma Territory Convention. R M Campbel)* - Baptist Church. T. J. Townsend............■< Luke BipfL» Church, T. J. Towtwand.......

HarmonT •— • jN.tr Shiloh l^pust LlKirc.-, Micdonarv tenvcittion,

Old Stlt' f OT,V"M>“,WD*Gdt<rt ‘ ' Mt Oliv.1 CWreb, M. W. UjWcrt.Kat»» Cooventioo. E. Arlington ”'* :>«>• Branch Baptist Church. G M. Cartwright frentweby Delegation, H. W- aui™ State CbDvenwoD, LB.

Matcher, M?n.Matches, Mias Henderson, K Chait* noon, Tenn. Suttler, Okla. Ter

J Chattanooga, 1 JTmJoo, Tenn,

HoDBteo, Tena Muikoft*. Jod

W-j.GmmI Hoc, «««ro Asin. R L-P,w'l' - .

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Avondale, Ala. New Orhim, La.

1 [lirminahanlt Ala.1 \'«w (JrleaiM. l.a.,UniontO*n t Ala Martin. Texas

. New Orleans, L>.X,w Ycrk N.Y. Rsosaa City. Kan

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CeOBCIA.Tboffiiivjlte D. Y P U., Thofnatvillt. Nt. 1 L- JeFrey Hawk»fi*viHe B Y. P. U-. Hawhmavilfe.. ...........Wayc*o»a B Y. P. U . WayctoU. S. Bufart..........Pint Taheirada 8 Y P. U . Se**nnnh. E San fee d Georfa r>enct|) Convention, Atlanta, E P. Johnaon felt. Olive Church. Atlanta.. ...Detbcl D Y P U. Atlant* ......................................Fn.odthip B Y P U. Athene. L H Milta Suerdcigo. J. W. Allen........................

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ALABAMA.

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FLORIDA,Providence Baptist Church, Bartow, R Bank

Bap Hit Church, Miami, lane Motriian F onda Del»rtl:ar.. Jarhoitville, W D. V»fin

Shiloh Datiiet Church. Wjloiinflton, M J WaUoa...

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

ARKANSAS411 Baaiiot Church D. Y P. U,, Newport, Mra. M M. Tit<»

CALIFORNIALoe Angele* B Y F V., Loa AngrRi, Mn, L Getter, .

DELAWARE

Contributions Sent to the National Baptist Cm. vention for the National B. Y. P.

U. Board.

MINUTES K19

INDIANA.

KANSAS.

MISSOURI-

Sewn City B y P U, Kmn; G<J. M'l eX-r^J

MASSACHUSETTS

•n ha Cliuirh D Y. P Ut Si. Louie, Lula till Alc»arM<fl, Sl Louit, CtDOiien...................

Tiitd Barlin Church, Spinffield, Mr*. E B Tiallif •

MARYLAND

Dapiiit Church, Sililnore. J E Witaen ............

NEW YORK

Hi Olnct IhhtiM Church, New Yo»k. M. W- GHbofl

KENTUCKY

iwFU’«ri fl Y. F U . Ceargetaws., Maha TarHtt >*ai B Y f U„ fidueah, hvla Gaffe ............ur< Chipel fi Y- I1. U . Hendmoa, E W. Darxy n I V P U, Leuiaville, Geo. E Cartel. ha<n Mill B V P U. Hicbouo, O. Diewcit ... ntfcwion B Y F <J , Lcviriien, fc. L Ujltibr wo-tajc JI. Y P U., (Jwrniborc, B T. Sunt-,. * fawni Carrcfe D Y F U. Di>hlie. J. E oa 8 i P tj . t.QuiaviIfe, Ke*. M Crei|hxd . r-l <nevt H Y. p U, Beu A. H Hurt. llt

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MINNESOTA

MISSISSIPPI

MiMvm JOURNALNORTH CAROLINA.

Zion Hill B Y. P. U., Cob/ain. Mt* Lucy White .........

OKLAHOMAOklahoma Territory Convention, S S. Jones .........

PENNSYLVANIABethlehem Baptisr Church, McKeesport, A. L Tyler. ..Ebeocaar Baptist Church, Pittsburg, E. H, Russell..Pittsburg Baptist Church, Pinsburg. T. H. C. Messer Union Baptin Church, Philadelphia, Rev. W. G. Parks Mt. Carmel Biptist Church, Philadelphia, L. A Cokman

SOUTH CAROLINA.Tbs Central B. V. P, U., Charleston, 9 M- Brown Tbe Akolu B. Y. P. U-, Alcolu. S. J. Hirvin.......Friendship B Y. P. U., Altin, Rev. Raiford ... Elisabeth Baptist Church, Elisabeth City, C- M Cartwright Church and Sunday School, Cbarhstou, Rev. R Kamp...

TENNESSEEClarksville B Y P. IL. Clarksville. J. I). Jackson......................---------------- , Memphis, Rev. R. J. Petit..................... i st Ba pt. Church B. Y. P, U„ Brownsville, Rev. T. J. Townsend. Monumental Cburtb, Chattanooga. C. M Ward .......................jst Church B. Y. P U., Memphis, T. O. Fulkr............Chattanooga Church, Chattanooga, C. A. Bell............ ........St Luke tiaptiat Church. Toulon, Mrs. Ada Redmond...............National' Baptist Publishing Board, Nashville...........................Spruce Street Baptist Church, Nashville, Felix Paskett.... .

TEXAS.Zion Hill B, Y. P U. Palestine. Rev E M Griggs.Zion District Association, Palestine, Rev E. M Griggs. . Btibkbam B. Y. P. U„ Grandview, M. S. Hcrdiman.. Macedonia Baptist Church, Albany, R. D. Taylor...................Texas B Y. F. U. General Convention, McGregor, R. S. Sloan Missionary and Educational Convention, J. M Caldweti

VIRGINIA.Fifth Street B Y. P. U., Richmond, A. E- Edwards ....................Bttblchtm B. Y. P. U., Carbln, Wm. Clark..............Zion B. Y. P. U, Manchester, W. R Ashburn................................First Baptist B. Y. P. U., Roanoke, W. R B»owo.................Sixth Street Baptiat Church, Lynchburg. I. C. Jsckaon..................Diamond Hill B. Y, P, U.» Lynchburg, B. Tyrrell......................

WASHINGTON.Calvary Baptist Church B. Y. P. U., Spokane, J B. Beckham

WEST VIRGINIA.Mt Chapel B Y P. U.. Ansted. Rosa Banks............Cash, post office not given. Mrs L- S Shofner....................

OF THE

SIXTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

OP THE

Woman’s Convention.

Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention.

HELD IN TBE

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH,

CHICAGO. ILL..

October 25-30, IQOS*

JOURNAL

OF TUB

SIXTH ANNUAL ASSEMBLY

OF THE

Woman’s Convention

Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention,

HELD IN THE

EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH,

CHICAGO. ILL..

October 1905.

CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWSOF TUB

Woman’s Convftntion<

PREAMBLE.We, tbe women ot the churches connected with the National Baptist

Convention desirous of stimulating and transmitting a missionary spirit and lhe grace of giving among the women and children of the tburcbes, and aiding Id collecting funds for td be disbursed as ordered by lhe Convention, organize and adopt the following.

CONSTITUTION.

ARTICLE I—NAM®.

This organization shall be known as “The Woman's Convention, Auxiliary lo lhe National Baptist Convention.”

ARTICLE II.

OBJECT.

The twofold object of said Convention shall be to distribute Informs* tlon and stimulate effort through women’s local, district and state organizations where they exist and where they do not; to encourage the organization of societies; to secure the earnest, systematic co-operation of women and children In collecting and raising money for education and missions at home and abroad.

ARTICLE III.

transaction of

The annual business shall tlonal Baptist

OFFICERS.

The officers shall be a President, a Vice President from each State, »Corresponding Secretary, Recording Secretary and a Treasurer, with 1local committee of nine managers, who shall rside In or not remots from the City where the Corresponding Secretary resides. These shall constitute the Advisory Committee to the Secretary of the Baptist Woman's Convention, five of whom shall constitute a quorum for the

business.ARTICLE TV.

A NX VAI. MOOTING.

meeting for the election of officers and transaction of be held each year at the same time and city as the Na-

Convention. , .(223)

M4 UtNtirfifl. MINUTES. 226

ARTICLE V.

XEPttnaxirrATiOK at thk annual xcrrma.

Tbe offlcers of the Woman’, Convention* State CoovsoBm that have Mid tto to the wort. District AssoSSS who have paid HO. and local societies that have « shall be allowed two delegate, for « paid. Only such delenta u are P'r»®na!ly present and duly accredited by lhe cenvcntto « “ cal societies they represent ebail be entitled to a vote. Aar Indlrhhd may become an annual member by the payment of fl. Annual ™ beta are entitled to vote.

ARTICLE VI.

CONDUCT or larTIWOB.

Every session of the Women's Convention shall be opened nd closed with religious exerciser

article: VII.

AMEWDKKWTB.

The Couetitutloh may be altered Hr amended by a two-thlrii vote at any annual meeting, thirty days’ previous notice haviu been sent through the State Secretary to the Woman's Conventin. The Corresponding Secretary shall notify each Vice Preridenl tf tit proposed amendment

BY-LAWS.

Article I. Tbe President shall preside at the annual meeting of the Woman'® Convention and at all meetings of the Eiecutlee Ctm mlttee. shall appoint all committees not otherwise provided for: Hull organize new societies, and shall bean ex-officio member of all staadhi committees. She may, through the Corresponding Secretary, call fy*r lai meetings of the Executive Committee, when In ber judgmant nttd- ful, or at the request of five members of the Execu tire Cotanlttsa it her absence tho Vice President from the State where the Coattftte* may be located shall take her place. The Vice Presidents ehull rejrv sent the interests of the Convention and Boards, in their respectln States or Territories, in co-operation with the State Board* fllata Conventions and State Missionaries.

Art, i. The Vice Presidents shall be considered an Adrian? Beerf of the Executive Committee, who are entitled, when present to wte at Its sessions.

Art. 3. It shall be the-duty of the Corresponding Secretary to *®d to the Corresponding Secretary of each State, and to sodetlm wm« there 1b no State organization, three mouths before the annua) ®*«t- Ing. a blank for the report of such organizations: and from ih«ee reports the Corresponding Secretary eball collect the annual reporta She shall conduct the correspondence of the Executive Committee, m aba)I be authorized to organize societies, and iraneact all business connected therewith. . . ...^

Art. 4. The Recording Secretary Btrntl keep a faithful record of tl1** proceedings of lhe annual meeting, compile and distribute the nJ w - and mc that minutes are sent to all members, whether life or *»■

' Mi The Treasurer shall receive all money collected on the Bold the convention. The Treasurer shall pay out »« money without

S?rir fron/the Corresponding Secretary, signed by the President. Slwirate a«-ount of all receipts and disbursements of money as re- Xid or received by her shall be kept; ah, .hall .preeen * detailed Jcwnt nt nil money paid out by her, to whom, tor what, and the tnooDt turned over to th© Board®. . . n._,lrt. s. The Estoutlve Comirtttoeiol! twelve members .ball be nombArt fl Tne issocunvu vuuiuim™ ------------ --- . .■S'by a committee appointed tor that purpose, and shall.be voted S at 1 “annual meeting Tt shall be their duty to advise the tare toariing Secretory in her work, hear her monthly teport ana pMi îbs same. The Executive Committee shall keep alsoIn band 111 tondred dollars tor Recording Secretary In case of emergency.lit iVDCreo uoiiara iviMud of reporting monthly to the committee, she may_report guar lerlv There shall be five member® In one city or thereabout7^ The officer. with the extern « Vic© President st<n be dKted br ballot on the morning of the last day of the annua R W,'w appointed teller,. Each vic. President floated by the delegates from her own State, and .ball be etec™ Jrstelamallon. unless otherwise ordered. An AMistent Correapdao Its Secretary may be appointed by the.Kxeeutt'6 2?t( tt^‘)ntora*rt

Art. I. Tellers having “ hall then proWitt shall lie cast tor each offleer, and the delegates sms u «ed to vote by ballot tor the two highest »»“*»«* {°”“nd’maintain

Art. 3. The Executive Committee ia directed to form a tthe closest possible connection with the Boards of the National bm™Be doam possiow coni’ uinu ----------------OoTpntlon and with the Stele rt tbrougb 1U officer*

Art. to. The Executive Committee rtall reMrt Wrw« wblt huM each annual session of the Baptist*^V’thn orcanlxatlon. been done toward carrying out the $^y ”two-thtrds

Art. 11. The By-Law, may be altered otJ^M UT.oajortty vote at any anni“’’neet,lB® *^S.?wOman7 Missionary Con- lag been sent through the Secretary of the Wb Preet- nation. The Correôodlng Secretary shall no"" «*“ vl”deit of proposed amendments- opaslon. exeept p«T*Art. 12. All members shall remain during the swsion. p■fealcn to leave is given by ibe President.-

OFFICIAL. DIRECTORYOF THU

Woman's «sp Auxiliary Convention.

PraWenl...........................................................Mrs. 8. W. Lay ten. Philadelphia. Pa.Arkansas .............................................................................. ...Mrs. S. C. Sbenckafhrrespondnig Secretary..............MIbb N. H. Burroughs, Louisville, Ky.Recording Secretary...................Mra. V. W. Broughton. Nashville, Tenn,blatant Recording Secretary.........Mrn. 8. A. Hayce. Newnan, Ga. TrtMurar........................ Mra. E. M. Abner, Seguin, Tei.Statistician..............................................................................Mrs. E. A Wilson, Kansas

VICH PRESIDENTS.

UabiiDi............. .. ............................................... .Mr®. C. M. WellsArkansas..................... . ....................................................»«».Mro. S. O.SbenckaCalifornia .......... .. ............................ .. ............................................................... Mrs. L. GotlerDleirict of Columbia .................. .. .Mr?. J. M. LaytenFlorida.........................................................................................................Mrs. fl. M. MitchellGwrgla................. .......................... Mrs. fl. A. HayoaGeorgia . ..................................... »...Mrs. Lula J. Washingtonlidiana.......................... Mra. Mattle GrtgabyKaifits......................................... .................................... Mra. Emma Gaine®Eeulucky................................................. %..................... .Mra. C. H. ParrishLouisiana....................................................................................................... Mr>. S. A. Gate®Louisiana. . .................................. .Mra. Busle 0. LoveMissouri ...............................................................................................Mrs. C. R McDowellMisslsajppi........................ ...................... .. ♦Minnesota ............................................ ................................ .Mm. I- E. OlbbeOhio.............................................. ' '............... ...Mra. U. E. JackeonOklahoma ...................../................................... ....................................Mra, J. JacksonhhDcyhflnU................,.............................................................Mra. Amanda EastTennessee................ . ............................................. .Mra. M. E, HiuulltooTews........................... ..................... ................................... Mra. I. MillerTins .................... .............. .................. * ............Mra. M. M. Buckner

EXECUTIVE BOARD

OFFICERS AND VICE PRESIDENTS.

Alabama ................... .Mrs. T. W. WalkerAlabamn ..............“77,...................Mrs. E. A. AlHaonArkansas .........................* *...............7 77................Mra. C B. SchenkaCalifornia . .7. .777.777.7 777.......... • • • Mrg- R' c CrawfordDlalriri of Columbia 7-7............................................Mra. D- ShawOeoT£i;i ............................ '................... Mrs. H. G. EskridgeKansas -. 7 7.7 7»7.7 7.7- 777 * J. ■ .Mra, Hattie Brownôuislann.................................................................................. Mra. A. E. Randall

228 MINUTES.

LOCAL COMMITTEE.

Loulelint ...................................................... „Missouri .......................................... W..R Bi«b

Oklahoma Territory ........ .................... • m. K. 00^Penney Ivanin .......... ..... .... Mrs. J. 2$. HpajTennessee .............. '** .Mrs. B. MooreTexas ...... .......... MIRr Nnjicy JouyTexas

............. Mr*. E. gn^j]

...................Mrs. c. H. Dougina

Mra. C. H. P.rrl»h Mira L. Crlttendon. Mra Fohn Wire Mrs. Wm. Parker. Mrs. Jno. Prank

OFFICIAL PROGRAM.WOMAN’S AUXILIARY CONVENTION.

MISSIONARY TRAINING SCHOOL DIRECTORS.

Alabama ................ . ..Alabama ..................District of ColumbiaTennessee................Texas .........................

........Mrs. R. E. Pitt*

. .Mrs. j. c. CroeMi .. .-Mrs. J. M. Urtei ....... Mrs. M. A. Ban iMra. R. C. willlani

Wednesday Morning.

1:10—Attend tbe opening session ot the National Baptist Convatr tlon.

Afterneen.

Opening session of the Woman’* Convention, Eboneier Baptist Church.2:10—0*11 to order by the PreBldent

Convention Choir Chorua.Dcvotlonal eervlces, led by Mra. R. A. Goina, NIcbolMYiRe, Kr, and Mrs. Mary Venerable, Carbondale, BL

2;30—Addresses of Welcome—The city, Mrs. V. M. Brook*, Chicago.The state, (Mie* Maggie M. Walls, Cairo.ChoruB, Convention Choir.Response to Welcome Addreeees, Mrs. M. E. Fowler, Tampa.

Fla.Chorus, Convention choir.Enrollment ot Delegates.Appointment of OommHteee.

5:00— Collection. Adjournment

Evening.

7:80—Song Service by Choir.r>ovotionnl Services led by Rev. —- ----- •-

8:00—Solo, Mts. fl. A. Jordan, Columbus, Ohio.Annual Sermon, Rev. W-. G. Parks, Philadelphia, Pa.Music. Collection. Adjournment.

Thur* day Morning,3:00—Devotional Services, led by Mrs. Ida Graves, Ohtckaaba, L f

and Mrs. Florence Cooper, Memphis, Tenn.1:30—Report of Committee on Enrollment and Credentials.

10:00—Seating of delegates by states.10:20—Annual Address of the President

230 MINUTES.

11:20—Address, Mias Mary G. Burdette, Corvee pond log Secrete} Woman's Baptist Home Mission Society.

Music.Collection Adjournment.

Afternoon.

2:00— Devotion nJ Services by Mrs. Lula M. Jackaon, Shelbyville, Ky.2:30—‘Report of the Corresponding Secretary.

Report ot Treasurer,3:30—Field Review—

Addresses by Field Missionaries, Meedames L. S. Edwards, K.E. Whitfield and Lula M. Jackson (20 minutes each).

4:30—Discussion—three-minute Ulka by delegates.5:00—Collection, Adjournment.

Evening Basalon.

Platform Meeting.8:00—Devotional Services led by Mrs. C. R. McDowel, Hannibal, Mo.

Address, Miss E. B. Delaney.9:00—Ad dree a—“South America and Its Meeds/’ Mrs JosephiM

Straghn, British Guiana, South America9:30—Prayer and Fraise Service for an Awakened Interest in tha

Churches.10:00—A Special Offering for Missions.

Adjournment.

Friday Morning.

Devotional Services led by Mrs. M, L. Bush, Muskogee, I. T.9:30—Address—"How to Grow Spiritually/' Mrs. Eliza Baker, ©M-

cago, Bl.9:45—Address-"How to Cultivate the Spirit at Giving/' Mrs. L V.

Mebane, Elizabeth City, N. C.10:00—Address—"How to Enlist All of the Members of Our Churches,”

Mrs. Y. K. Roberta, Sanford, Fla.10:15—Music, followed by three-minute discusalonfl go any one of

the above subjects.10:45—Address—“City Problems and How to Solvo Them,’* Mra. Mtt-

tie D. Griggaby, Indianapolis, Ind.11:05—Address—"How to Interest the Women of the Rural DlrtrW

in Our Work/' Mrs. C. M. Welle, Montgomery, Al A11:20—Address—"Tbe Value of Mothers’ Nettings/’ Mrs Fanny Cm*-

elj, Chickasha Ind. TW<

Minutes. 231

I 11:35— Music, followed by tbree-mlnute discussions on any cue of the

above subjects.Music. Collection. Adjournment.

Friday Afternoon.

2:00— Devotional Services led by Mrs. A. M. Holman, Tampa, Fix., Mrs. R. L. Williams, Marlin, Tex.

2:30—Address—"Missionary Literature and Music/' Mlaa Mahala

Saunders, Cincinnati, Ohio.2:46—"Row lo Do Successful Work Among Children/' Mrs Delhi

Shaw, Washington, D-, C.Music, followed by three-minute addresses on any one ot tbu

above subjects.3:35—Address—“The Evils ot Ticket Selling and Punch-card Begging

by Children," Mrs. Florence Jenkins, St. LoulB, Mo.3:45—Address—“Industrial Training for Our Girls," Mrs. M. G. Brook

ins, Fort Scott, Kane.4:05—Music, followed by three-minute discussions on either of the

above subjectB.Music. Collection. Adjournment,

Saturday Morning.

3:00— Devotional Services led by —■—.9:30—Address—"A Missionary Meeting and How to Oanduct It" Mrs.

Nellie Blehop, Chattanooga, Tenn.10:15—Address—"Benefits to be Derived from the Needle-work* Exhibit Movement," Mrs, A. A. Cosey, Clarksdale, Mias

10 35—Address—“Clean Homee and Clean Bodies as Factors In Helping Thoee about Ua." Mra. Pauline Green, Little Rock Ark,

10:50—Address—“Cast Them Not Off/' Mlsfl Lena Trent, Lynchburg.

Va_11:05—Mualc.^•10—Election of Officers.

Music. Collection. Adjournment,

Afternoon.

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Chicago, 111., Oct. 26, 1905,The Woman’s Convention Auxiliary to the National Bap

tist Convention, met in the Ebenezer Baptist Church, Chicago, III., Wednesday afternoon, October 25, 1905. Mrs, 8, W. Layten, President, called the house to order. She extended Christian greetings to the sisters, expressing thanks to,God for permitting us to meet again in our sixth annual meeting, and a desire that this meeting might be crowned with abundant success. Devotional services were conducted by Mrs. C. H. Parrish, Kentucky. The keynote of the service was prayer. Bible reading, Jas. 4:3. Prayer by Rev, Mrs. Craft, Illinois, Song, “Draw me nearer.” Address of welcome, in behalf of Ebenezer Baptist Church, by Mrs. l A. Peyton, HI. A most hearts welcome was extended usl We were welcome, because of the great objects of our work" —“the highest development of womanhood,” the uplift of humanity in the homeland and the extension of Gospel missions throughout the world. The gracious provisions made for our entertainment by the churches were cited: places of interest in and around Chicago were mentioned. We were again welcomed to the homes, churches and all refreshments and confforts that were theirs to extend.

Miss M. M. Wells, Cairo, Ill., extended the welcome In behalf of the State of Illinois. She spoke of the freedom and privileges of the state granted alike to all her people; she spoke of the general awakening of the Baptist women of Illinois; she rejoiced also to welcome us, because of the great work we were fostering, referring specially to Miss Delaney’s work in darkest Africa and the untiring effort of our Corresponding Secretary in planning and pushing the work of the home field.

Mrs M. E. Fowler, Fla., being absent, Mrs. B. Moore, Pennsylvania, responded quite as heartily in accepting the welcome, as it had been given. She assured the sisters of Chicago that we were highly grateful for the hospitality ex- tei.ded, and, though other arrangements had been suggested fo>- the entertainment of the Woman's Convention, there was nothing that could Induce her at that late hour to accept

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any suggestions that would take ua from those who, at great cost, had ao nobly begun to entertain us.

Hymn No. 149, “Holy, holy,” etc., was sung. Miss Gertrude Jackson, Chicago, performed on the organ.

Committee on Enrollment and Finance were appointed. (See report.)

President Layten presented the matter relative to change of meeting place, as suggested at the General Convention.

Mrs. C. R. McDowell, Missouri, made a motion that we remain at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Mrs. J. M. Layten, D. C., arrested the question. She said that the motion was out of order, as no official invitation had been extended us save that extended in Austin, Texas, and, furthermore, if we were the guest of Dr. E. J. Fisher, we should be subject to such arrangements as he had made Mrs. McDowell, Mo., and Mrs. A. Peyton, Ill., spoke to the subject. Information was given that an invitation has been extended the Woman’s Convention to meet at the Armory; also that the Ministers’ Conference of Chicago, and not Dr. Fisher, had invited the Convention with the expressed understanding that the General Convention would hold its sessions at Olivet Baptist Church and the Woman’s Auxiliary Convention at Ebenezer Baptist Church.

Mrs. McDowell was called for. The Convention decided by vote to remain at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Collection, $5.43. Benediction by Rev. Knight.

Evening Session.Devotional services were conducted by Rev A. Hubbs,

La. Scripture reading. Phil. 2. Song, "Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole.” Prayer by Rev. A. P. Olive, U. Special musical selection was rendered by Ebenezer Church choir.

Rev. G. W. Parks preached our annual sermon. Text Prov. 31:31; theme: “Woman's Hand in Religious Work.” Analysis: The whole subject matter of Proverbs places the Hebrews as a nation high above the Greeks and RomsM in all true greatness. Of all their high attainments, their compliment paid to woman surpasses al) others. Spirit of this age against opposition; hence, the recognition of woman’s work is apparent. Illustrations: Moses and Aaron's work of delivering Israel, incomplete without the work of Miriam. In the time of Israel’s season of warfare for the conquest of Canaan. Deborah and Joel played a glorious part in achieving Israel’s victories. Esther, the =*Gf-fargetfn! queen, who was willing to five her own life, if need ba to

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save her people; Ruth, who counted no sacrifice great that she might show her love and care for her mother-in-law, was gloriously rewarded to be a direct ancestor of our Lord Jesus Christ. The apostles kindly refer to those faithful women who helped them. The Master himself paid high tribute to the service of woman. To woman’s praise be it said that she was last at the cross and first at the tomb. God's work should be done from the abundance of the heart rather than the abundance of the intellect. God's work is spiritual, and can only be done acceptably to God when workers are consecrated and guided by the Holy Spirit.

The beautiful story of Elisha at Dothan was referred to as evidence of God's care for those who trust him. The work of the home field was complimented, as singing our praises in the gates. Great stress was placed upon the need of more Delaneys to extend our work in foreign lands,

The salvation of our children depends largely upon our women. We are to convince the world of our Christianity by our good works. As the Holy Spirit leads us in our ac-| tivities, so shall our works praise us.Prayer by Rev. W. S. Ellington, Tenn. Anthem, “Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart.” The Lord’s Prayer was sung by the church choir. Other selections were sung while the offering of $15.35 was taken. Announcements: Early prayer services by Mrs. M. H. Flowers, Tenn.The President of the Indiana delegation was reported sick at the hospital. Several State delegations were called to meet Thursday at 9 o’clock a. m. Benediction by Rev. Wilson. Oklahoma.

SECOND DAY—MORNING SESSION.

Prayer service was conducted by Mrs. M. H. Flowers, Tenn. Songs, “There is a fountain filled with blood,” and "A charge to keep I have.” Pfayer. Song, “Come thou Fount." Prayer. Bible reading, Ps. 33:^-34. Prayer. Song, “Blest be the tie,” etc. Comments on various passages were read by Mrs. V. W. Broughton and Mrs. Bishop, Tenn. Song, “Simply trusting." Further comments by Mrs. Gould and Mrs. West, Pa.Question asked by leader: “How many souls are hungry for God?” Other comments by Mrs. Wilson, Ky.; Mrs. Burgess, III,; Miss N. Jones, Tenn.; Mrs. Dr. S. Porter, Tenn,; Mrs, Cox, Kan.; Dr. F. Kneeland, Tenn. Songs,


“Savior, more than life to me,” and “Make me a Measim" State delegates were called to arrange their reports.President Layten called the Convention to order, and

stated the time for opening had been delayed, that delevato might enroll.

The Convention sang, “Blessed assurance,” “Stand up for Jesus.” Prayer, Mrs. J. Jackson, Okla. Song, “Jesus Savior, pilot me.”

The Enrollment Commitee made a partial report with necessary corrections. Carried.

A Committee on Seating Delegates by States was appointed. (See committees.)

Mrs. S. C. J. Bryant, Ga., Vice President, made a request that all delegates be invited in to hear the President’s an nual address. Song, “I'll overcome some day."

PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL ADDRESS.Id tbe 17Ch century Blanop Berkley, interested in the colonies and

the proapect of planting arts and learning in America, Apoke with prophetic vIbIod—be must have caught eight of the scenes amid which

i we dwell today, when he Bald, "Westward the course of empire tikes I it a way,” not, however, to carry or perpetuate ita old and barbarous F institutions. but to perpetuate and develop the principles of Chrlstiin

Ity, teaching humanity that all men are brethren, and that ss Individuals I heir duty is first to God, and second duty is to our brother creature; but the fulfillment of the second duty is so sacred that It Is like unto the first. Therefore in the westward course of empire In its new domain, Is observed a marked change in man's recognition ot these two beautiful commandments, and the willingness to share tbs profits of his labor with his fellow-creature. Tbe great West with its count less reRourceB, 1h a magnificent illustration of these truthR. From the congested flections of the Old World, our own crowded East, and even the South land, to the West comes the poiaeer, who noon sends for bli relatives and friend a. that a taste of freedom, a chance far a bettar living may he had. When located West, a broader spirit posflesses each comer, and soon thrifty towns burst on your via Lons, like mushroom! in a night. Built upon the experiences of older sections, the western city, villages and rural settlements begin thoroughly modern, with latent Invent!our and Improvements. Narrow streets disappear, bulMiox lots are widened for allowing the sunlight and purifying air tn play around the house eaves and foundations. A western city Ib now niore generally enterprising, and its civic regulations more conductive to healthful conditions thin our western cities. Western rlllsga Hfc eijiiala In modern ideas and conveniences to a city and weRtem ntt*) life, the wall appointed ranch, as up to date as the eastern village- We must admit the advantages of the naw western city ever ths older eastern cities. Their presence is too often common place and uninteresting and we live la tbe past, the distance in time or spice becomes romanlc and Inspiring, otherwise the history of our American would become an epic

Our present intereat heaters in Chicago, aometlmes termed the typical American city which was established only bb a tort in j«j In 1830 this town embraced an area of 38 fiQuare roUss and wu crtw_ j

|j«d later In 1833 with five trustees and 550 inhabitants. Chicago's history is Intensely Interesting, bad we the time to study it, but during lhe seines of buttle when settlers were coming and being fallen upon by hostile tribes, on those bloody fields, la now the city of Chicago. Women, brave women gave their lives in its defence and performed many acts of heroism. Chicago Is too oft times styled the "Negroes' Mecca." because hundreds and thousands flack yearly to (his great western city. This should not be considered remarkable at bo late a mulatto fr<nn Maytti was the first aetller in 1776. Since the Negro day. We are informed that Jean Baptist, Point de Satble, and a first found and nettled upon so fine a site, his racial successors ought to undisturbedly enjoy tbe fruits of Jean Baptista wise selection, the wisdom of which we most heartily endorse by accepting the Invitation accorded our Convention to assemble In its filth animal session.

ARKANSAS BAPTIST STATE ASSOCIATION.Through the invitation of President B. C. Morris, your president,

ia November Inst, attended the Arkansas Baptist Convention. Eo route we visited some portions if tbe west, and were thereby permitted to see the closing of the great St. IxjuIb Fair. Our first stop wm In Pittsburg. where we bare among the best workers in our stale and National Organization. We held meetings Inspiring in Pittsburg, St. J Louis and Fort Smith, Arkansas, one of our old homes, and were not ■ prepared to meet the great changes and Improvements sixteen years 1 had done for that section From Fort Smith, we went to Oklahoma which had long been our desire. Sister Logan, our Vice President, arranged the tour and to her we will ever be grateful. It is almost fmpossilile te accept what you see* there in tbe city growth and Improvement. Cities like Guthrie, Oklahoma City. King Fisher and Shaw nop, grown up In ten or twelve years in towns of 35,000 and 8000 inhabitants, well built and thoroughly modern. Negroes there, loo progressing. It was no uncommon thing to be introduced to large plantf-iR and land owners and even to retired real estate dealers. In Guthrie, we found the County Tax Collector a colored man, the only colored man in tbe county holding a. same position and be wae a Bap list Negro. Sister Jackson, one of. our oldest and best workers, arranged our meeting in King Fisher. It was a great enthusiastic meeting. At Shawnee, Sister Redres, arranged the meeting we shall not Bonn forget the large gathering. People came from miles around to President been twenty people on our tour, she could not have filled the hear nf fh« work colored Baptist women purpose to do, and bad your regruis that came, "Come out and help us."In Oklahoma City, a minaturs New York, we found Rev. and Slater Bcum-tt actively engaged 1n tbe Master's work. Throughout this territory we found that Bap tilts are taking the lead for God and humanity, tin tn‘sinkable evidences af their influences is visible. We met it in the xchool room, we felt it In homes, and the churches are living nimmmenla of (heir efforts. Tbe most beautiful church edifices seen in mu tour were in Oklahoma Territory. I was Informed that Negro

ki g had been largely the spur to improve meats in church and business building in Oklahoma City. Because of the beautiful church edifices they were erecting there, the Mayor called the citizens' attention nnd said. "Let us get a move on or the Negroes will get ahead

ot us."Tho educational systems of the West are excellent, but with all these encouraging eigne, the field for Improvement la more vast than the

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workers, K we were only able to send good, qualified EoinlBtere otto gospel west and secure the Active service of more good Christian wro en as mleslonarlee to reclaim that vast Boc’tton, ho there would be much more to report for our Master's approval and the saving « Jumanity. Work Is needed Ln the West At Little Rock we taw u lembled a great body ot Rapdsts. Arkansas Baptistr can well be cited as examples In many respects. Their work is being well Bygte». feed with special reference to its educational work, i.aat year vu tbe twentieth anniversary. Their endeavor was for twenty tboottud ilallars tor the Arkansas Baptist College Though the required unoact did not come In in tbe pledges and money they went high on iff their mark. We met in a sesalon of the Woman's Board. Sister Bbaukj who has the women uodac her influence. They pledged tbernsdTM to raise money for a glrla donratory for Arkansas College, and were striving for S80D.0O In their June meeting and I have no doubt. Sitter Ghanks succeeded, though I have not beard.

Arkansas Baptist College Is doing a great educational work in that section, and may tbe Arkansas Baptlat continue and enlarge cbelr pow *r for good under the blood staJned banner of tbe Cross. With our brethren we have Invaded every yectlnn of the country in our Christian effort ind find iha same general conditions existing among the nmsefl.tactoae our people arc migrating from the south, going north, east and west, and we would therefore, generally be the same, and th|B leads to the central theme of our needs and where our efforts for improvement should he placed. Home elevation and special training of our young people. A keener investigation of these conditions and practici! Christian help In remedying or correcting these evllg then are the vital elements in our racial elevations.

Two things, the appartment bouse business among the rich, and good livers ia said to be invading the home sanctuary and that many soâl disturbances are resulting from tbe absence of home life; and the increasing would-be hobby of bachelor life, bachelor women and bachelor men, Is discountenancing marriage, which again limits home Inflrance. Our people are absorbing in some form the same Ideas With ui the apartment bouse is not ao large nor well furnished, but too nftsn th? crowded and ponrly ventilated furnished rooms. As to the bachelorhood fad I would chide the old girls, remembering a remark of a dear bachelor woman friend, Mina Brown can't do the courting " But this, we tnmt encourage the marriage .unoog cur beet qualified men and woman, that lhe race will be helpful by the influences eminatlng from such hotow- For several years we have called your attention to th« gloomy picture In Inrge cities, especially northern cities, where large numbers ct Negroes emigrate yearly, utterly unacquainted with the condition* thej meet, and because of this they drift and fail, and sentiment North tad East is materjally changing, with no special advantage toward the Nfr gro. This year I am happy and prepared to state a «maU spark at hope ia glowing In the name of the Association for the protectit® of colored women.

Economic condition* have become ao serious that invealigaUOM w many kinds have and are being made. The Household Research, w Inter-MunicIpaJ league, operating in our larger cities, had for flvey**71 Ucpn Jnveatigatln gtbese distressing conditions,, and again namw tl« only two competitors in the domestic labor world, tbe European em migrant and the Southern Negro, more than in the big city prooi®. the Negro is the neglected immigrant Its Investigations have brought forth Interested friends with honest convictions and ths

„ Mto MC <b9t"■“J to « low moral sUnd,8,h. demwds ot » ttalne<i labocer- “ t^^tton ot ecoDom-

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trca tbe fr.cc‘ ““' me north and then degenerat ■ . ted by second“ "’“L?hSe agencies abound “XXainess requiring neither plant ^peopV bocanse Hto '«« h"»

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o^ct to K>'» tra’D ? . Md not perplexed. W ' coodlUona <nr Crt, may be helps# wwrm our people <> « »9 “ “ OB>0 to be juecmtlous South, in order^. 0nd then « they i may knowNorth, of reliable peoP^ that befo™ theytu correspon'lence w re and reBpeCt^ji«iv to be lv,red aQ(!

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fee! as strangers. Tbe often aeked andceke and direct them. vnroue I have been bo o« ^g“™» la Why ■ ’interest «f>milieu to about toy { months back It president a.hove work is toy as »»■ A “ t„t our going, and yo«P uW me that a way would b P would not meet theSeart towered high. Witt o)d world sad *£°'a“0 and theso fine a t rip. see the signtsv wleB the puw s6rvant.pea: host ot ^â” snrtaUon'e work tell on ’'°u^0(gl,t, I telt that responsibility ot toe (emigration north was at rescuing andat a lime. too. when ltntnlgre.no and my section « d(dI <10 better sereto9 to toy P abroad though r flhelping these 4W B««. ”r brethren, our Cor’W f Araet‘- iong IO cross the seas when our o[ th0 Negro Bapt lmMtae lary and others went to “%tth you . «»" Earning toca «, U,e great meeting Hrto sWtJ whlch wewe were with them os they rehear trom their own Ups. F,NANCIAt- REPOBT.

INUt'STRiAL TRAIN”10 acH establishment atA. cmcinnatl. your XrtoOh^»W^tO»

some future time ot » referred to « «°® “ w a pledgeorgonlxatlon. The “‘‘“Lh^guin. 9‘ “r<^00 rt Cbt««O.

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drees published, ive decided t© ve© that, on our wetter© tour M towards the pledged $100 .00. I© Pittaburg, we Bold all we J,Jus. end all along the way. they were I© doraôd. Bending back to th* ofltco for more copies they did not reach uh in time foi busy, I did not read the tddresa until then, and discovered nueb trio graphical errors as to destroy any kind of sensible meanlag in certiii passages. The Corresponding Secretary wrote me to roiurn tbe d dress with corrections and she nould have them nil done over bn# was then too late to ua© them as we had planned. Discovering\t Un beginning of the year th^ I could give no mor© time lo field wort il (he Arkansas Convention, meeting Dr. Morris and Dr. Hnyd, we (aj^ ©ver tbe Training School. They very much favored It but tdriwj that with the then serious question of co-operation being studied ul discussed. It would be Impossible to get any helpful work tro® the Comniltlee appointed to devise plans for school and It would be beat lo rest the question till we should meet in Chicago. We a«juks«d and felt It wiser to use our energy In some other way and renew the work on the pledge after plane and Ideas developed, hence [ report ib follows:

We were appointed a place and voice In the first cummlealoi nwi Ing appoloied to study plans and dlscusa co-operallon ns existing W tween the National Baptist Convention and the Southern Bapllnt Coi vendon, and we are yet deeply Interested, hoping to see the plena perfected and established, that a closer bond and belter underitandijg between the two races in the Southland may result The united ef forta of Christian workers In both racee will sooner abolish prtjodlc# and Injustice than enforced legislation. Such work will help ui k know each other better. Putting behind us all malice and AtapkJt®. let ue run with patience and hope a new race of Christian work. Help era ere springing up ©ver the Southland- We ought to fee! encour aged when we have a Dr Barton, a Miss Armstrong, a Dr. Curry, a Miu Sol an I. and recent expression from the M. E. Church, South. In tie Ir dex Render. We qp longer hang our harps on the willows and will because those who carried ua away captive required of ue mirth, tit do realize that tn Christ Jeeus. we are brethren and fio ‘ together let m sweetly live/’ and “each have a brother’s care.”

Needle Work Exhibit

I know very little of tbe needle work exhibit, except what i shall ese (and the few pieces I bring with me. but I do take a great pride Id lhe exhibition of the colored women of this country and even thank whose Interest and labor are tangible.

Quarto-Centennial.

This meeting Is distinguished as the Quarto-Centennial ©t Uh N* tional Baptist Convention and Is marked as the Silver Jubilee. Of the 25 years' existence of the N. R. C our auxiliary has lived five yean or one-fifth of the time. Marked baa been Its growth and Influence, im we ar© assured of Its permanent establishment. Our short end large? experimental existence has taught ue the need of a special won** work In the N. B. C. and how through It we can render unto 1 stewardship and do our own part lo racHd elevation Friends may «W ■nd guide, but tbe real growth must come through the exercise ■ own powers, feeble tbougb they be at first No earresi CbrWlib *

si need stand with empty hand and complaining, saying that there Is xotblng Riven her to do. when thousands of heathen at home live near our doors, thousanda of homes where God 1b not known nor respected, thousands of children who room untaught who have ©ever seen Inside

i ot a church and yet we condemn, we even wonder why there are bo many who cause ua humiliation and anxiety, the answer is. ‘Go—work

In my vineyard.”Let us retrospect. Five years ego, one t went lei h of n century^ our organization has lived. Home of you, my dear sisters, remember our small beginning In Richmond, Va.. how we bad to plead and steal away from (h? sight of the General Convention, praying and planning Ibis

I Womans Auxiliary. Have you forgotten the email number that twice membleil In lhe —-— -- Church, how wc first organized and then

I reconsidered lo perfect our plans, and finally amid prayers and tears, li tbe answer came, nnd forty women registered and together we collected I iie.OT lo begin the work of tbe Women's Convention. Sister Wells | remembers. Sister Broughton and Sister Bryant, for together we four I went op nn ernand to our brethren asking advice and besought theirI pennhsilnn for this privilege. We brought back the answer and weI prtffse God for it to-day In the name of the Woman's Convention. TheI whole body, but especially the few of us privileged by God- to haveI Marled Ihls work ought to feel highly favored of God We ought toI feel very close lo each other, we should soulful)/ sing

I “Blest be the tie that binds HI | Our hearts In Christian love; "

I Tbe fellowship of kindred minds,I Is like,to that above/'I Whatecr ber.lde to separate us bodily in life. In heart we should be I »#1ted, beesuee God has favored ua to become his handmaidens, start-I Ing and shaping the movement to Illustrate the Dower of unity, theII pester power of Christian chartcter, ^nd Christian home influence in I tbe elevation of our people. Thia has been the pivot around which I tbe various phases of our work have revolvsd and In which ultimate

I JMCeas can only be attained.M I hxd arranged * financial and numerical report of th© succeeding

I year, but will ©mlt It. aa I feel sure that our dear Corresponding Secre-■ I ary win give It In her report Our Brat year’s anniversary wan eu■ courn ge<| nnd complimented by tbe presence of Miss Annie W. Ann■ s(roog Corresponding Secretary of the Woman’s Missionary Union ofI the S. B. C. Many remember that meeting In Cincinnati, bow she■ flat quietly throughout each meeting, observing our doings. We were?' happy to have had her. We little dreamed (han what her presenceB meani We will never know until Into the great beyond we baysI;| passed, where she, too, shall receive lhe plaudit. "Well done." BoonB wp realized her coming was another show of the Almighty hand, andO the the beautiful medium through which it was transmitted. At that B raeelinc. T remember It well, she called nie aside tor a cooferenco. and B wild, I nm very much Impressed with what you women are trying toJ do—©a, yOU gurpaai our expectations. Do you want the co-■ operaiimi of the Southern white Baptist women, and in what way can fl ibe.r hnip you?” Oh! the sweet ■womanly modesty of that woman.■ wielding an unlimited power In the Southland, being. I tm sure, on© of r Its strongest Incentives in Christian work, yet she a>1d. “I can’t prom- IS lee you anything, but I will recommend, and we will Mk God to do

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MINUTES. 243Ms will.” A month or two later, prior to & meeting of nn Education! Conference ot tbe N. B. C., come a letter from Miss Armstrong, me to write to Dr. Boyd and If poeslble be present and arrange a coofe once for her. J did bo. and then there was effected the pi&n <4 operation, now existing between tbe Home Board ot the N. B. C. aid the Home Board ot 8. B. C. end our Woman’s Board. Ihrcogfc wild) we have been enabled to put In tbe field as Home Missionaries, W Mrs. Murchison and tater Slfctere Whitfield and Edwards. J wist tin we were able to eulogi«i Miss Armstrong an she denprvea. Qod be thanked that again Id our fifth year we are bloat with her iirewote. and that co-operation between our organization and the Southern while Baptist women continues only In an enlarged way for good.

Mixa Delaney.

Wise Delaney, who has been absent aa our first missionary lD Africa for Ihree years, boa returned home to uh for rest Wo ure thankful ta Cod for her presence, and are eager to hear wh’ot she may have to late to ufi about conditions in that land. We have been informed thai owing to the fever her health Is much Impaired, but pray her health tuny be restored and come .again as the morning sun. la Kb full Tlgar We further hope that Cod will place It in her heart to return again and take up the work begun by her In Africa. We further hope that Iron Sister Delaney's report we may get a better understanding of trw conditions In Africa and how beet to wnrk there. Rud that lhe burdti of Africa mny be more deeply laid upon our hearts, ihnt wo may contribute more cheerfully and more abundantly, for we believe lbs mo gelh.ailon of Africa la to be done by the American Negro.

This 5th Anniversary ought to mean a great depl lo us, and 1 an sure it does. Five years' labor la no insignificant porkxt; may It cement us Into the resolution to continue and grow dearer to eact other and our common canoe, and resolve to live lhe best our oppor (lluily will permit. Five veara have your officcra worked uucbinged, with two exceptions, the resignation of Miss Foster as TrcaBirer and the death of Dr. Wllberann, again our treasurer. Thia Is a comtneod able record, showing that some Ideas of progress and the apprecltttoo of good service Is esteemed In nur midst. Your officem bring tn yM dear women, not as perfectly constructed, not all perhaps you mJ have expected In Corm and execution, but nevertheless. In mioy re sperta. the beat our hearts, hands and hearts could construct. V« could construct. You will never know the ardent desires of our beam, nor the sacrifices Rome of ua have made l» order to have done and k«pl Intact the stewardship with which you bare entrusted ua* We hope H la approved of God an acceptable lo yon. Let ua fondly cberlih (wr past and close relationship a« handmaidens in official and menbec ship capuclly. for together we have "borne the toll and the beat <* thp day." There may p-leslhly he enpje changea lo our official rut and perhaps other changes this year; for that let ua even be dearer, remembering our past close association

In Chicago let there Ire held the beet meeting we have hsd. let Ing be done lo mnr the order or harmony of our meeting. I runttag*“ refer with tenderness to the relationship that has existed between J ( and me as an officer of the organization. It la very dear to ma know you have helped me, and I have tried to advlee you as wlwf 1 could, and dealt witn you Impartially. I have tested at ” love. It has In many anxious moments been my anchor, mw

bless each one In her particular sphere and make you lowers of ■tresglb Wherever I have gone to meet you la different sections of the country, 1 have found open hearts and open homes, (or which I tax never express In wordB my gratitude, only an [ have often beard dear Sister Moore say, **I love you each one.” Your presence here Is r«ry encouraging, and gives ua renewed inspiration for our work as biivlduals in the future. I trust that In turn all that may be said may iwaken in our hearts and minds tbe vital importance of the subjects conilnfc uiukr dlscuselon.

lx every country' we sea th© wisest Htntesnieu at their wits* ends, Trialy striving to meet the puzzling questions of the hour. In RhrbLh it Is tbe pence set dement and Internal disturbances; in Germany, socialism,- in France, communion; In England, home rule (or Ireland and tbe disestablish moot of the Church; in America, labor, taxes, temperance, women* poBika) status, and the race problem. Where shall we look for tbe new and mighty power by which our race shall be lifted up and Its general inlnd made capable of COpIng with the dally increasing com- plications of ihe 20tb century civilization, so that we may be reckoned imong the affairs of nations? Wnere shall we look but to the Negro womiiii dividing the indeelructible.and Irresistible Influences emanating from Chi'isiHan and educated home Influencee?

Recommendations.

1st. Kvcp tbe Training School idea, going.2nd Endorse the work of the Association for the Prelection of Col

or rd Win non.3rd. I iielleve in making ourselves worthy examples far our children and hlghk approve what the A. M. E. Church does alnng that lino. Their miiv socletiea, schools and various Church Departments hear names of lhekr bishops, bishops* wives and their founder, Richard Allen. Tbltt h worthy of our emulation. In order that In years to come (In- leaders of pur work may not be entirely lost eight of, 1 would reconimcnil ih-at our first officers and workers be recorded aa life members «>f rhe Roman's Convention and whenever our Training School shall be a reality, let their names, and coupled with thelra the lame <;f dear Mias Annie W, Armstrong, be memorialized.

Co-operation.

The servant problem is ever before us and we are forced tn admit Its terkuisnoas, and that Its position le not as dignified as 1t was same ume h.M k That openings for positions as domesllce ere growing leas, and lhe demand for crude immigrant white girls la on the increase, Oris from poor and go-xd families, into preparation for other poalttonfl ixerr- in ;i corresponding pressure sending large numbers of colored of employ meat, as clerks, office girls, atenographers, etc^ from which two g>-nrin| conditions are met—no employment for those qualified and he <vjior remaining half half-qualified and fitted for neither place, thin umiin Bands from the lowest ranks of society, servants tn white tamili.-s. These employers, righteously displeased, rarely stop to In- veMiu.Hn and treat with score and disdain the unworthy creature etn PJnypii_ which farther demoralizes the Individual and the white people doss all Negroes alike. This set estimate of the Negroes' worth and i npaclty becomes the standard and Is practiced upon all Negroes

ami the small number of reputable servants who come to them

244 minutes. MINUTES. 246from good homes, t do not mean that tb la la tmo (n but 1> tbe general trend ot the lervant gw« oxiwlwS dueatlon haa grown appalling. 1 UOH

The Negroea* poverty for a long time regulates hl. .. „ laborer and eervent. It wo eno In aoiuo way gnin tlwi- ttl of the Southern white women, in thio mnttor'ot doinratto it. mprovemenls. to that they will take on interest In thehVSiS willing to become examples tn doeorum, friends iu eymnMta aS?

1B ’a<,h •“rvnnt ««mlnw under their 'Buenoe, it will mean a very groat help toward Urn adjustment Sate we onll "race problem and economic dleturbiuietw" r boil.™ S Southam Hapli.t white women ar. ready tor ■urh an effort wiû aupport and oncouruge dome.tic training in tho South, which will mi. the railing of the linntlartl of dotneitlo .cloncn, the dlanlMia uS und bringing Into their hornet, girl, ot a bettor rhnraoter ud wad grade. Mnny girl, now withhold from dome.tlo icrvtce, nttnib Inolhmtlon to work, but beoau.e ot the dleonurtmy show* Qm b their employer., and the menial ephere to which they .» artiir Mflbctl. Ml.. Armstrong, Intere.ted in thl. eubject. came to PMliZ Idtla last March to talk over plan. fOr such n work. Hr. Birtoe. u. I. dceitly Intere.ted. Our brethren are In liom-ty accord. butWw overwhelmed with the co-operative meeenre, could not take It up wtlg it. thou. Wo hope our ateter. may endor.o our tdc uiul rwwmmci that our brethren endorse .itch an effort.

Songs, “Praise God from whom all blessings flow," "R» cue the perishing” were sung amid the wave of kerchieft, as demonstrative of the appreciation of our President1* *4- dress.

A motion by Mrs. J. M. Layton, D. C., to refer ths Pre*!- dent’s address and recommendations to a Committal tn President’s Address. Carried.

A gavel was presented the President by Rev. J, F. Thanas, pastor of Ebenexer Baptist Church, In behalf of tie women of the church.

Evening Session.Devotional exercises were conducted by Mrs. L, M. Jack-

son, Ky. Song, “Lord, Jesus, I long to be perfectly who)*' Bible reading, Phil. 4, Prayer, Rev. Dr. Wm. Phillip*, P* Song, “More love, 0 Christ, to thee.” The following »» bore tidings of good things from their several fields of *■ bor: Mrs. J. Jackson, Okla.; Mrs. Bates, Ky.; Mrs. C. R. McDowell, Mo.

President Layten introduced her father st this tun* The dear, kind father, Dr. W. Phillips, Pa., said a few ww* s’ cheer to us; complimented Chicago on having such s band of Christian women within her borders, and said. •> I I have done nothing more, I have reared a busy, msoiu > I tie girl that you have been pleased to honor as Prerow mi the past five years." j

I A Committee on Visitors and Applications was appointed, I il» a Committee on Recommendations.

Miss Annie Armstrong, Corresponding Secretary of Mis- ikxw Union, was presented. Miss Armstrong made the following address:

She said that Gideon was ready to do the Lord’s work, when he was fully convinced that our work was of the Lord; that she was Impressed at our Cincinnati meeting that we were really anxious to do the Lord’s work; when we ex- wtited a desire to place two missionaries on the home field, As saw that there was a work the Missionary Union might help us <l». She conferred with Dr. R, H. Boyd, and he Mtlwrizod her to say to the Union that the Homo Board of the National Baptist Convention would be responsible for one half the needed amount, if the Union would provide the other* half. When the Union thought it unwise to make the appropriation the first year (the year being so far spent), God raised up a special friend, a lady of Baltimore. Nd., who donated the amount required. The next year a hdy of Atlanta, Ga., donated the required sum. A map represent ing the proportion of blacks and whites in the Sooth was shown, locating eight of the ten millions of Negroes in the Southland, where our greatest missionary endeavor is needed for the home field. Miss Armstrong said that our great work is two-fold: The developing of our tMeiti the United States, and the redemption of Africa.

She said that the work of developing the race is to be done largely by the colored people themselves, and we could only do effectual work by coming in close contact with those needing help. »

These two great objects—-home and foreign missions— »hould lie the chief concern of all our endeavors. Song, "Sing them over again to me.” Miss M. G. Burdette, Corresponding Secretary ot the Woman’s Baptist Home “**■ stem S<x-iety, Chicago, 111., was introduced by President Lay-’ ten.

Miss Burdette extended the greetings of the great Society which site represented. She spoke from the abundance ox her heart, and her many years’ experiences as she has directed ihe work of our missionaries all these year*. Her Society had been organised twenty-eight S™*? Joanna P. Moore being Iti first commissioned miieionery. Our wmen soon became interested and Boon were recot- Altai as nble to help aubetAntielly in advancing the work of th* Missionary Society* Bible women were the nami'H riven to our women helpers > then Mlwionery Abiiiu

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anta. Aa the interest grew, Miaaionary Training Schoen were organked in different States of the South; fifty-thm women nave graduated from these school* and are doin» good work aa regular appointed mlaaionnrii's. She furth« said that when the Lord brings it about, colored women will be appointed, even more generally than now, u« misslociriei to colored people, under commission of W. R. H. M j, That Society appropriates $20,000 annually to our work She dosed with Slater Joanna P. Moore’e statement of our mission, Luke 4:18. Song, "There is glory in my soul."

The Corresponding Secretary, Miss N. H. Burroughs, presented and delivered her annual report as follows:

FIFTH ANNUAL REPORT.

Ot the Executive Board and the Corresponding Secretary jf tta Womin’i Convention Auxiliary to the Naticnil Bep-

Hat Convention,

Mndnm Pipsirfeut, Fellow-Officers, Colnborere. Frlciulx.Old ot the fullness ot our hearts we must thunk God for Ute.

is not al wit \ b sweet, the road la not always smooth, yet we I bank Eli because ft) thu bmelug atmosphere ot a high atm, the very rough&ex of the wny boa only sllmulated us to "steadier nod steadier" etepi, u4 the trial# have been but medicine prescribed by our Divine PbyelcUi to prepare ub for tbe ordeals through which He knew we would hue to pass. Under tbe shadow of earthly trials our Redeemer has walking by our side. The intricate wel> of life, woven as It It by w seen hoods and made up of materials infinitely varied sad eno 4F verse, have spread before us and nave challenged lbs interpretation ot our souls. Our hands have been often heavy laden, our bearti fullof care, unwelcome ulghrs have followed unwelcome daya. and drw* divine havo ended In awakening dull. But It la life, and life Is en* tor praise.. Tweoty-five years ego the National Haptlst Converts, of which we are auxiliary, was organited. Tbs forethought and *1*- dom ot tbe fathers io tbe formation of ooe national body certainly challenges our admiration and solicits undying devotion to the prte ciples laid down by them In the constitution of our great NittwiJ Convention. The glory of the conquerors, who have stretched tMt scepters over boundless territories, the founders ot empires, *te I heir dominion in the reign of the law, the reformers wbo hive cried out In the wilderness of yppretaloa, tbe teachers who have itrlraato east down false doctrines and heresies, the stuteRroen wbow ferilei have throbbed with mighty plans for tbe amelioration of human wd«r< the star-crowoed vikings of the sea, tbe Illustrious heroea of the ini. pals before tbe glory ot this battle-scarred army ot tbe Lord'i captain 1b Jesus Christ, and whoso weapons are not carta), baUJif Itual. Therefore with unspeakable Joy we venture forth it this w to give praiae and adoration to him Into whose hands the tatters mltted themselves twenty-rive years ago, ano to Him who hu kept during the twelve months past. We come up to this roeeiisi •• glory Id the achievements of tbe nation on land or aefi, not tn fl ry material progress, but spiritual victories, We come gloryJQI “f cross of Jesus Christ

Tho cross that tokos our guilt away.That holds lhe UlDting spirit up:

That cheers with hope 1 ho Bloomy day.And swoetsns avory bitter eup.

That makes the coward spirit bmvn.. And nerves the foeblr arm for fight;That takes Ils terrors from the gruvo.

And gilds tho bed of death with light.

We come ulorylng In the crass because "Chrlstlunlly without the CTOM ii nothing" From It has nidlrUuil all light end al) hope. It has Uuiforiuvd life from sighs and manna Into flood* at Immortality, and Ii bringing men of every kindred, tribe and tongue Into fellowship

Hid brotheilmml.Back to Our Knees.

"AH niiirliluvry, however complete," says Dr. Plerpoo, "depende toref- ftdlvem-N? uptm its motive power Here force Is generated, for wheels iu4 level k arc but channels through which power hue play, and however blrlcrie ;nnl complicated the mechanical adjustments, there can't even be notion. inucb less efficient action, unless and until force Is created or applied." The gigantic ordnance gun ball charge all waits tor the Wrk. aim all our beat, wisest, most complete methods of missionary work will stand like a motionless machine until the spirit of God be- oomee in iilsciplea a spirit of motion and generates aplrtus! force ade- <|Mie io move and keep moving the wheels of Christian enterprises. Whet the source le to tbe river, what tbe root Is io the plant, prayer tod telih ts to ihc child of God. No one can read tbe history of the einjggi<N :i'i«i achievements of Negro BafiHsts In t..is country without marveling m the success and wondering how ft was possible tor them lo crowd mi much in twenty-flve years. Tue secret ot our success Ilea In the furl that th© pioneers In tala great movement were men of prayer and men of undaunted faith, men who led our people out of bondage- nu their knees and spent runny a night with them In Geth- wme's cardan. Our Institutions of learning bsve given us men ot wperlm- scholarship and deep piety, and yet to-dey we are wbat we'are not filoin- because of our Institutions of learning and our valuable rborch buildings. Tfie denomination owes Its success to the fact ihsl tiicr.- have been wen and women among ub of deep piety, whose cocecriiiicd lives have beeo an inspiration to tbe ycuog and & guiding star tn Hu- md. We owe our marvelous success to the fact that while winy of ns have been discussing who should be greatest In tbe king* torn, oil:iu-m hove stayed on their knees, and it is but befitting here and now ih.ii we make thle meeting memorable by going back to our heeA in the crisis that we now face In thle country there la nowhere else tn u<j. AH other methods for a solution of our problem will fall, but no nation or Individual has tried the "kuee way" and found say barrier to Mr onward march. The Alps have become plaice, mountains hsvp inVl!icd themselves Into fertile pastures, the cup of sorrow bai been oiuiiiicd aod filled with tbe water of joy from the well ot s&Jva*

tian.II l» raid that In London an enterprising newspaper b»» a private ’!«• ('.nnecilng with Edinburgh. In order to command tbe latest treeh >t news trom the ScotUab Athene One night tbe clerk who »M ou. to collect local iteme, returned late aod eould not get la—ba had tor-

248 MINUTES. MINUTES. 24$gotten to take his night key. Ho thought a moment. It was no w io knock at the door—the only fellow clerk In ihe Imihllng vat too hu away to hear Mm. He stepped to & neighboring telegraph office mh sent a message to Edinburgh: “Tell--------- ihnt I am at ihe sire# fa*and cannot get in. In twenty minutes tha door w:is imtateaH led he was at hla desk In the office. The shortest way to get at Um rm In the fourth story was by Edinburgh. How long will h Uieisfe learn that the shortest route to the hearts of the people of tbU coojtn is by the way of God's throne 1

Let us go back to our knees, for with nn overwhelming roortctioi *« believe that there ie nowhere else to go to achieve success in the vat that Is ours to accomplish, and the same agency that brought freedom to the fathers will bring justice and liberty to ns.

Your Secretary made Ihe usual effort to have all arganirsUotu «• port on or before August 3lst. The following complied with Um nit. Those having nothing opposite the names of iho delegates did oct mi (he money with the report, but will pay it in at this meeting or itot receipts from the Corresponding Secretary and will Iheo be eoUtW to representation in thia body:Arkansas Bapilst Worn a d’b State Association. Mrs, SophiaShanks, Delegate ........................♦.............................................. 115 WW. H. F Missionary Convention of Indiana, Mrs. Susan Crow,

Mrs, Ida Simpson. Delegates.......... .. .. ........... ...................... 20 £)Missionary Circle Shiloh Baptist Church, Williamsport Pa.,

Mrs. Amanda East. Delegate........................... ....... ................. 5 50Woman’s Educational Missionary Society Mt. Olive East Aw

elation, Mrs. A. L. Anderson, Mlsa Maggie M. Wall. Delegate!Woman’s Third District Baptist Association of Louisiana, Mrs.

Alice E, Randle. Delegate........................................................... 3WMothers’ Genera] Conference. Opelousas, t-a., Mrs, A. M. Boyd,

Mra. A. C. Randles, Delegates..................................................... .St. Louis Home and Foreign Charitable Club No 1. Mrs. Katie L

Boswell, Mrs. Carrie Rowan, Delegates....... .......... ........ . I DOHome and Foreign Missionary Society Auxiliary Wood River

Baptist Association, Bloomington, III., Mrs. J. King. Mra Bits Smith, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Underwood. Mrs. A. Scroggins, Delegatee ................ ♦ .

Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptist Church, Ardmore, I. T., Mrs. M. J. Breakaway, Delegate................................. .

Woman's Missionary Society Flrat Baptist Church, Ctutti* nooga. Tenn. Mra. Nellie Bishop, Delegate.......................... IE W

8lms’ Chaj>el Home Missionary Society, Michigan City. Miss... I ® L N. Cheek Missionary Circle Second Baptist Church. Gtrdei

City, Kans........................................................... ............................... $ HFlorida Wonau'a Missionary and Educational Convention, Mra.

S. M. Milchetl. Mrs. I,. E. .Tooes. Mrs. M 0. Fowler. Mrs. LA. AJIen. Mra. M. 0. Glover, Mra. I. J. Caaen, Delegates.-•••• Wil

North Centra) Dlalriet Woman's Home and Foreign Mlsalonary Convention, Mrs. A, M Logan, Delegate.... .......................... .

Sweet Beulah Circle Second Baptist Church, Nlcetown, FBH* delphla. Pa.. Mra. Mary Roberts. Delegate......................... * J

Mrs. Laura A. Coxum. Charleston, S. C..................... .................Senior Missionary Circle Carton Street Baptist Church, Pitt*

burg, Mra. iE. J. Gould, Mrs. M. M. Booker. Delegates........Woman’s New Era State Convention. Alabama, Mrs Jen we

CrockweJ), Mrs. Dinah Des, Mrs. Sophia Walker, Miu it *

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tUrtln. Delegatee ............................................................................. IjWropolltan Missionary Union. Clarksdale, Mias., Mra. A. A.

Casey. Delegate ................................................................................Delegate ............. ................................... ...........................................

Wot Union Missionary Society, Palestine, Tex., Mrs. 8. A.Griegs .. ................................................................. ... ......................

Baptist Women's Association of Arkansas, Mrs, Sophia C.Skinks. Delegate .............................................................................

Wiuin’e Baptist State Convention of South Carolina, Mrs. Miu- ate B. Ere, Mrs. Cora 8. Boykin, Delegates.. ......... . ..............

KB. Delany, Auxiliary Missionary Circle Shiloh Baptist Church, Columbus, O., Mra. Josephine Allen, Delegate........... .............

MJukmary Circle Ebenezer Baptist Church, Pittsburg, Pa., Mra. Mtrlha Chino, Mrs. Ada E. Campbell, Mrs. Mary E. Johnson, Mm. Ella Johnson, Mrs. Lucy V. Thomas, Mrs. Bettie Harris, Mu. Ratio Mosley, Mrs. Emma Mosley, Mrs. Martha Crulseu- bory, Mrs. A. E. West. Mrs. Cora Brown, Mra. Mayme Bowser, Delegates ...................................................... ..........................

E. B. Delauy Missionary Society, Indianapolis, Ind., Mra. Addle Howard, Mrs. Laura Edwards, Mrs. Johanna Williams. Mrs. 0, L. Lane, Mrs. C. C. Ford, Mrs. Carry Williams, Mrs. L. V.Smith, Delegates ...................... .......................... .....................

Woman a District Convention Auxiliary to South Florida Baptist Association, Mrs. M. E. Fowler, Delegate ..................... .

WORK OP THE VICE PRESIDENTS.

Happily Cor os that wo have in the States women whoso duty it is to keep coDslantly before tLa people the work of our organizations. Be- lig in lunch with headquarter® they are in position to give out Information purl io keep the neopie well poated on current events on the Home ami Foreign field. We are as dependent upon our Vice Preal (teal tor success as the General Is upon bls soldiers when the tattle Is heing fought and the honor of the Nation Is at stake. It Is utterly kMpossiblr for your Corresponding Secretary to visit all of the States10 oae year, and yet Wlce Presidents by their vigilance and constant effort can make friends for the cause and keep the work constantly before ihe women. It has been our fortune to have associated with us as Vice Presidentb some very excellent women. They love the.work, not fw position and honor, but for the real service they can render. Since11 ChritUiati work you measure one’s love by his deeds, we present to you Ihe re porta of the women you selected to Join us in carrying out

tta objects of this Convention.Mra. C. M. Wells, Montgomery, Ala.

Boices visited ..................................................................Mothers' meetioga held .. .♦*........................................IwtllutcB conducted ............... * - *..........Missionary Societies organized ...................................Total amount of money received ........♦ •Amount sent to the office ...........................

Mra. A. M. Peyton, Chicago, 111.

Home- vlalted ..................................................................Kotherji' meetings held ................................................

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Institutes conducted .....................................................................Missionary Societies organized ..................................................'Total amount of money received.......................................... ’Amount sent to the office.......................................................... ^.jl8S

Mrs. C, ft McDowell* Hannibal. Mo.

Homes visited,.......................... ......................... .. .................................Mothers’ meetings held ..............................................................Institutes conducted ...........................................................................Missionary Societies organized ...................................Total amount of money received .....................................................Amount sent to the office .................. ...............................................t I H

Mrs. M. J. Brockaway, Indian Territory.

Homes visited.......................................................................................'Mothers* meeting* held .......... ................................institutes conducted ..........................................................................Missionary Societies organized .......................................................Total amount of money received ......................................................Amount sent to the office ..................................................................PlM

Miss L. C. Crittenden, Kentucky.

Homes visited......................................................................................Mothers* meetings held ............ ..............................................Institutes conducted ..........-...............................................................Missionary Societies organized ..................................................... .Total amount of money received ... *................ .............................Amount Gent to the office ................................ ............................ 13 71

Mrs. M. E. Ford, Mississippi.

Homes visited................ ............... ........................................................Mothers* meetings held ........ ..................... ...........................Institutes conducted .........................................................................Missionary Societies organized ♦................................. ....................Total amount of money received .....................................................Amount sent to the office ,...............................................................

Mrs. A- M. Logan, Oklahoma.

Homes visited.............................. ........................................................♦-Mothers’ meetings held ......................................................................Institutes conducted ..........................*..............................................Missionary Societies organized , ♦...................................................Total amount of money received.............. ..................................... $Amount sent to the office........ ................ .......................................* 1

Mrs. I. Miller, Texas.

Homes visited..........................................................*.............................■Mothers* meetings held ............ ........................................... .Institutes conducted .............. *....................Missionary Societies organized ...........................................•••■J

Ab) mount nr money received................................................z.,.lowot seat to the office .....................................................................

Mra. D. F. Brown, Pennsylvania.

tynee visited.........................................................................................iblierB’ meet Inga held ......................................................................fclltnlcs conducted ............................................................................Mirfooary Societies orgKotzod .......................................................TctaJ Mpount money received . ..•...............................................Aaouvt sent to the office ................................................................. 1 5 HI

Mrs. M. M. Buckner* Texas.

Soar? visited ......................................................................................Mothers' meet logs held .....................................................................lutiliites conducted .............................................................................lOsdnunry Societies organized .......................................................Total amounl of money received ................................................... :Amount sent to the office......... ............. ...........................................17

Mrs. Mattle D. Grigsby, Indiana.

Hwes visited ......................................................................................JhtberB’ men lings held .....................................................................Iisliiiites conducted .............. ..............................................................Mtaltmary Societies organized .......................................................TWal amount of money received .....................................................Anount sent to lhe office ................................................................. .J 60 09

Mr*. M. E. Hamilton, Tennessee.

Hames visited ......................................................................................WoHrtrs* meetings held ...».............................................................hititutes conducted .............................................................................Mitttonarv Societies organized .......................................................Total amount of money received .....................................................Aiwunt sent to the office ........ ..........................................................

Mra. J. M. Layten, District of Columbia.

Homes visited ......................................................................................Mothers’ meetings held ............................................................. .Intitules conducted ........ ....................................................................Missionary Societies organized .......................................................Total anwumt of money received ................. - *..............Amount sent io the office ...........................*..................................

Mrs. Viola Lumpkin, Macon, Ga.

Homes visited...................... -...........Mother < meet Inga held ........................-............ ....,Itatlthles conducted ............ ..................................................... ..Mlesinmi r y Societies organized .................. »....................... *■Tomi amount of money received ........Apwuih sent to th© office .........................................


Mrs. L. Qotler, Los Angeles, Cal,

Honjee visited .............. ......................... .......................... .................Mothers’ meetings held .............................................Institutes conducted ................................ .....................................Missionary Societies organised ....................................................”Total amount of money received tram all sources..............Amount sent to the office............ ....................................... ’

Mrs. Susie O. K°ver Louisiana.

Homes visited.........................................................................................Mothers' meetings held ...................................................................Institutes conducted .................................................. ............Missionary Societies organized ..................................................... ..Total amount of mopey received from all sources.. .................Amount sent to the office .............................................................

Mrs, S. C. Shanks, ArkansaE.

Homes visited .....................................................................................Mothers' meetings held ....................................................................Institutes conducted ............................................................................Missionary Societies organized .....................................................Money collected ....................................................................................Amount sent to the office ........ .......................................................

Mrs. H. E. Jackion, Ohio,

Homes visited .....................................................................................Mothers’ meetings held .....................................................................Institutes conducted ............................................................................Missionary Societies organized ........................ ....................Money collected ........ -..........................................................Amount sent to the office ................................

Mr I. M J. Cox, Kansas.

Homes visited ....................................................................................Mothers' meetings held ...................................................................Institutes conducted , <........................................................................WfiBBlonary Societies organized .....................................................Money collected ......................*.........................................................Amount sent tn the office ...........................................................

Mn. Sarah A. Cates, New Orleans, La.

Homes visited ............................................................................... ••Mothers' meetings held ............................................... ...........Institutes conducted ..........................................................................Missionary Societies mgunized .................................................Total amount of money received from all sources...................Amount sent to the office ...........................................................

Mr®. M. E. Fowl«f( Tampa, Fla.

Homei visited ........................................ “Mothers' meetings held .....................................................

mutates Conducted ........................................................................... 1Mhilonary Societies orginized ..................... 16Total unount of money received from all sources........................Xuount sent to the office ............................................................... $63 36

REPORTS.With one representative in each State at work the year round, it la

possible tor us to accomplish a great work tor the Txird. The reapon- dbDIly Is entirely too great, tbe trust is entirely too sacred for us to neglect a single duty. These officers are chosen for service and not lor honor. There Is do honor until tbe battle is fought and the victory |r won, until the Lord Hays "Enough, come up higher.” The office of Vice-President carries with it a specific work, and since we are not laboring for ourselves, but for Him who sent us and tor those who choae us, wc pray that our conception may be enlarged to the circle of our duty, rise to the heights of tbe responsibility, and do our work like women. Many of the Vtce-PresldentR remind us that they can- □ct receive lhe co operation of Chelation workers in the States. Tbe delegates make choice of the Vice-Presidents, and they ought to see to It that women are selected who will not only co-operate with, but will have the hearty co-operation of. those lo their States among whom their lot will be cast. To our minds this position affords a glorious opportunity for any woman to prove herself, and if ahe is actuated by lore of service and not love of office success will crown her effort*.

FIELD MISSIONARIES.Under lhe plan of co operation Mrs. E. E. Whitefield and (Mrs. L.

0 Edwards have given us twelve more no nth b of faithful and credit- able service Tbe gift of $300 per year from the Woman's MlBBlonary Union of the Southern Convention and of $300 from the Homa Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention has been of Incaicul- kble value to ug In the prosecution of our work. Theae women have twn kept constantly on the field, visiting neglected homes, cheering lhe faint-hearted, giving hope to the despondent, ogrgnlzlng new mcletleR mid putting life Into old ones, holding mothers’ meetings •nd conducting institutes. Mrs. Whitefield has visited during thia year, 1,225? homes, held UK) mothers’ meetings, organized 49 cbfldrnn'a bands and 41 Mission 9 octet fee. During the month of July she attended the World’a Baptist Congress and bad an opportunity to speak it otjp nr the churches in London. After telling of tbe efforts of our women in this country to reach the unreached, to save the unsaved, unsolicited, and certainly unexpected, she received an offering far the eonletnplated, and, I might say, assured National Training School tor Colored Women. Her visit has been a great inaplratlon to bet, and she returned with new determination to labor for the Lord among the poor and neglected at our doors. In this connection we wish to report U<> homes visited by Mrs. L. S. Edwards, 36 mothers' meetings con- dueled. 72 missionary societies organised and 38 children's bands formed These women deserve our prayers and commendation. They

on lhe road night and day. late and early, winter and summer.Tk»y differ from tbe hardships Incident to travel and have made many ftclrfiees for the Huceesa of tbe cause. We need not remind you that We need more worker® and we are praying the 'Lord to give us th?

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Burins January, February, March and April tbe way Waa mB(U m •Jble for us to have the service of Mrs. Lula M. Jackson BtaU Mil etonary for Kentucky, under appointment from the Woman’s ttonal Convention of that State. During her four monthg and « Ku furlough our board appointed her to do field wbrk far us You hr* but to glance over the report and see that thia was one ot tbe batjolerr acceeslona to bur force. During this period she visited 48! bout* held 16 mothers* meetings, organized 12 missionary societies nd 4 children's boa da. and made a splendid record as a financier We were indeed sorry not to be able Io retain her, tor afl are mutually JetereMed in tbe work that ie so near her heart We felt that she was still! doiu us direct service when In May she again entered upon her duties li He Slate of Kentucky. Mrs. J. R. Bennett served us several monthi nude special commission as district missionary In the West. Tbe field wait now one. and while she may not be able to present a glowing report yet the seed was sown, end they are even now eprlnging up nnd bmr Ing fruit. Mrs. M. E. Fowler of Tampa, Fla., has been dohf good work In that State In distributing literature and Introducing bi to women who knew comparatively nothing about the national orsul zation. All of these workers are capable and earnest and we lluit the Lord that they have permitted themselves to be used ot Hist

THE HOME FIELD.

The quotation. '‘Charity begins at home/' has done the devil mom service than any sentence that has ever fallen from human line. 8c does love begin at home. Tt began In Heaven, but It did not stay tiara. It came all tbe way to this sinful world. It sent Jesus Christ. Tt caused Him to give His life to redeem this world, and when Re it* from the dead He asked His disciples to take this love to the otter most parts of the earth. What matters It If Jove does begin st borne!

The Mississippi river rises In Lake Itasca, but It does not stop there, and while at its source it Is a tiny stream. It flows on and on, widen Ing and deepening, fertilising tbe land, and accommodating large re* eels until In all of Its force and power It empties Into the Gulf of Mexico. and has put Itself among the largest rivers Ln the world. Had It been satisfied to furnish water only for Lake Itasca. It would lever have received thia great name, and Instead of Minnesota, WlaeosiU Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and other states through which It passes baht fertile, they would be great barren territories- So with our lore. If it is not permitted to flow on and on, making glad the hearts <rf others, instead of being fruitful and spiritual, we will become barren and ut* less. We do not all agree on this definition of Home Mleefosl A missionary society Is a band of Christians laboring to give tie 0* pel to those who have It not Tbe money that ie raised by a mlakxj- ary society for missions ought not to be used for paying old *”"2 debts, making presents. building orphans' and old folks’ bones, •« caring for the sick of the organization. This is the work of * cwj® aid or charity dub, and not the work of a missionary society. TH money that Is raised for home missions by a missionary society w* to be used In putting Bibles Id the homes and to employ wows w®> house-to-house work among the poor and neglected. Our work « ting confounded by using tho words “missionary"’ and “rolsalOM * means to an end. The money raised for missions ought to be where we can’t go, to do what we can’t do. There are thonma® Christians Ip cbprcbpe whp give whenever an appeal is made rar w

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iloos but there la a groat deal of personal work at our own doors that Dust be done, nod money can't -do It. Our personal contact and eerv- ke Is essential, It is not charity for which we are pleading. It is love. Tbe world needs less charity, but more love. Well might we keep our charity nt home* for It iz generally cold, and Instead of get- Ung on a level with those over whom It spreads its mantle, tt stands ifir off. Hut love etoopB down over the prostrate form ot the fallen, nd Inlte own strong arms lilts them up, whispering words ot sympathy and cheer that will wipe away the tears and renew faith. What tbs world meds J» not more charity, but more love, not more feeding with a long spoon and serving with & protest, but something to stimu- hie the heart and compel tbe other virtues to rise of tbelr own accord. Tie business of the missionary society is to go about gathering in Doo^hnrcligoere, bld them come to the house of the Lord, and gather to the young for the Sunday school and children’s bands, and send Ibelr money and send others where they can’t go.

SYSTEMATIC GIVERS’ CLUB.God's wisdom exhibits Itself In a thousand ways. Wbo can think

open the great plan of redemption without seeing the marvelous display of infinite wisdom! Nothing has commended tbe Gospel to ns more than the fact that provision is made in the scheme of redemption for the entire world- The ’'whosoever will’* places salvation at the . door of the king and the pauper. It matters not how high nor how I low, how great nor how small. God has provided for you Ln this wonderful plan. Put within tbe reach ot every man, there can be no ei- cuse. We think that all work making* for the upbuilding of God’s kliKdoTH ought to have In its provision a place for everybody. There ought to he no work in the church In which each one could not in tome uny have a part. Whether in raising funds for the carrying on of tbe work or In delivering the massage of God to His saints, tbe wty ought to be made possible for all to give and pray or to "undereland what thou readest” It will require millions of dollars to give tbe Gospel to the world, and yet, when we- think that there are 450.- WO.OTO Christians In thia world, we readily see that If property apportioned. all could hard a part In the world’s redemption, and all could ibirc hi the joy that will come when "Jesus shall reign where'er the rvu doth Mg successive journeys run.” In devising plans, we always too Rider it wise to remember that we have over a million women In our churches, and each one ot them ought to be used. The major!tj of them are poor, and yet, out of their penury, they are willing to ahtre their part of the burden. There are many of us who cannot five large sums at any time, but by some systematic arrangement we tan mid will give of our means for tbe spread of the Gospel. In the format inn ot tbe National Systematic Givers’ Club we remembered that d) would not be able to give >1.00 a month, of 110.00 once a year, but but that there Is hardly a woman otlt of the million tn our churches who is not able to give at least ten cents per month. To this end we toadp an appeal for systematic givers, and while we cannot report in this n >vring os large a club as we bad hoped, we present to you about

thousand women who send to our office monthly the sum of ten «nts each. Like the provision In the great plan of redemption, all who win may. In this systematic method the work Is not only kept he- fore the women month after month, but there Is genuine Interest and lafornation as a result of keeping in touch with headquarters that


would not manlfeBt Itaelf by the old spaatDOdlc method. At leant twit* a mouth oue tbouflaud women have their minds turned toward Lonit vllle. Each receives a letter from ua and each sends oac to ua Thee tbe systematic method h tbe only way by which wo can ever boos to succesetully prosecute a work of that kind. At our next annual session the Systematic Givers1 Club will report to you not leas than teo thousand women who pledge themselves to do as the President of the Missionary Society ot the First Baptist Church In Cbnllancioga T^dd aays they do In order to achieve success: "It Iles In Just keeping erer lasting at It, and keeping at it good and hard. We are able to do thli because our women really hunger to be used of God h the (lorfou work of spreading HU kingdom on tbe earth. The price of labor and the precious time It took to make that quilt will be estimated hy tbe souls redeemed unto God through tbe misulonary work that is helped in foreign lands with tbe money raised by It” "Don't you aee.” m aayi, "that it is easy to get the work done when once you get that kind of a motive behind It?” That 1* what la needed, the love ot Cod constrain Ing and consuming us.

THE NEEDLE WORK EXHIBIT.

It ls( indeed, remarkable and gratifying how the suggeatlon by the Corresponding Secretary to have in connection with thia tneetiDg i National Needle Work Exhibit was caught up by the wookd all over the country, nod since last November deft bands have been plying away, preparing something for this new department. And this li co! time in our lives when we can truthfully say that we can above better than we can tell you In tbe exhibition room you may see tbe result* of their labors; how much they have wrought and how well. There tre several benefits that will he derived from this effort. First, It *111 show tbat our women are not a whit behind In sending and maklai with tbe needle ornamental and beautiful articles Tbete bu neref been held by our women an exhibition of this kind, and they are ne»«r given credit for their good work. In our large el tie* tbe etotM Uh delight in displaying the ine needlework of skilled hands, and since this Is certainly one of the evidences ot progress and cIviHzatOD, we, too, are anxious to let the world know that we are keeplni pace with the times. Many of tbe women who have made quilts and other place* for exhibition are not women ot leisure, but dully toilers, "ho but an hour or two each Week to call tbeir own. But they have willing ly dedicated these hours to make this exhibition a success. Th* tok lowing superintendents who were appointed to solicit work ia their States have given us excellent service; Mrs. J. F. Thomas, Chlci^. 111.; Mrs, Mary Johnson, Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. T. H. C. Mesut PW* burg. Pa.; Mias Mattle G. Eskridge. Atlanta. Ga.; Mrs. L, A. AIM Belleville, Fla.; Mrs. A. A. Cosey. Clarksdale, Miss.; Mr*. M*tw Grlggsby, Indianapolis, Ind.; Mrs. C. D. Ferguson, Wynn, Art; JW- R. L. Williams, Marlin. Tex,; Mrs. Alice Crutcher. LoulsvWe, M Mrs. A. B. McDonald, Providence, R. I.; Mrs. 6. L. Duocm, McWo ery, Ata.: Miss Alice Kelly, Cane Springs, Ky.; Mrs. C. H> Fr*ii«, Tampa, Fla.: Mrs. E. A. Wilson. Kansan City, Kans.; Misi M. Gert”* Gibbs, Mobile, Ala.; Miss Alice Dortch, Louisville, Ky.; Mr*. *• Barbour, Pittsburg, Pa.; Mrs. Florence P. Cooper, Memphis, Twill

A number of the most beautiful pieces have been dooiwdDy maker*, and the money from the sale thereof will go to their or*“ be used for missions. The practical modern Dorcas still llv*i«

mkloz garments and devoting the money from sale ot same to the service. Ob, the various ways Io which we can dedicate oor

talents to the Lord. Needles and thread and thimble, cotton and silk ind linen can be used as great factors Ln extending the kingdom of mr Lard The women of nearly every denomination among us have somstblnc here and win thus help ua at this exhibition. What a eplen- did vision ot lb® power ot the Christ to use ua al) In Hie service. Dark- eflt Africa Ib represented, for from tbe Industrial school at Blan- trre there has come <a number of well-made and beautiful articles- This Is evidence sufficient that the African girl can be trained. and that with similar opportunities aha la wining to place aide by aide with bar American sister tbe work that ahe has done tor the Lord. So very“x_ IW8 MS Mrs. L. N. Cheek to have something at thia meeting that aha did not rail tor us to aend goods with which to make a dress..but.at ,sacrifice accnred a tew yards ot calico, made a tiny garment and sent It forward al her own expense. Here la a woman who only came la touch with Civilization a taw years ago. and yet to-day her heart r®1™’ tor service, and ahe la laboring bard to fit herself to ova people At Cape Town, South Africa, a good aleter teed about lie oeedle work exhibit, made a little velvet hag and sent it to> ue. Severe! articles from Africa and the West Indies have been delayed, and may am get horn In time tor you to see them, and yet you d . not know how wry much interested our stetera across the sea have beeni In th en tore. They have no money to give, but one wrote us: It yon.« 11 take s garment that I made and gave It to tbe Lord. I shall cerUIn y tbsokMi ot the opportunity to help that much. The ^Mion^n at tbe first Baptist Church otChattanooga.Teon. must he menUoned In this connection tor you will see In tbe exhibition room • num made by them When we tell you that that Quilt ban steady brought to our work 1125 you can see how God can u an will go teip give the Goepel to the world. It is hoped that no tram tjiis meeting without a piece ot some kind as a souv 0 Hist National Needle Work Exhibit held by our women W>4 that «vW article will be eold and every penny of the m0’°y co“i,,6’r^7, Sat rention used for missions. At our next '"^womanthe efforts ot this year wilt be doubted. We belie e wilt be able to carry away with her some new Idea_or eora «lgn and she can put ft Into practice la her ral88l0BB8* h fh morale our needle work souvenir home with you and re from thr fable.

V THS NATIONAL THAINING SCHOOL.

Al the first meeting ot thia convention IP‘C* “c' °'made theter. 1901. lhe Corresponding Secretary, in hea0 en Por tw0very first appeal tor a National Training Sou®® j o[ thia move- years she I end comparatively alone In the advoc^y »t tm« moot, believing that It we. an imperative need and Uw“J lor It stronger and stronger each year until1904 the burden was lifted when this body' 8 unite In eecurte* voted to accept the recommendation and pl 8_ The M[no(ttBetbe means with which to carry torv»NBtiot>al trim tbe Woman's Convention and the cowmi BeHajOu to dieov*e Baptist Convention are to meet dt,r1°g 511 We have dineuwedUm of operation bo tbat work may begin at one . RCoix> of It* tbe n. ed and purpose ot the institution, as well as the scope


work, so ofton that It 1« XeJt that anything that might be aald at thia hour would bo simply a reiteration. But on© never tires ot lalktna the cause in which he or she 1b enlisted. We beg, therefore io bain dulged to a limited extent In the di sou Baton ot the need of a Nation^ Training School tor Colored Women. The Inatitutloo Is a positive ve cesslty. It la an urgent necessity. Positive because the age in which we live 1b etnphaalzlng and demanding apecal training, special preparation fur any profession or avocation. The prepared woman la in de maud. The woman who knows what she is about, whether In the kitchen or at the desk, will And that there la a place far tier The institution la an urgent need, because the demand for trained workers 1a greater than the supply, rhe Home and Foreign Field Is calling for trained missionaries. The call la urgent. It must be answered, but who is prepared to go? Among ten million people we will not flD(j 0De hundred consecrated, trained women who, with Dean Stanley, will say from the depths of their hearts: "Speak Lord, our souls are huebed to bear what thou hast to say to us. Great is tbe stake, overwhelming may be tbe rlak, moat glorious are the opportunities. Speak, Lord, and show ub what our duty 1b, how high, how difficult, yet how bsppy, how blessed, show os what our duty Is, and, oh, great God and Father: give us strength to do It" The ends ot the earth are waiting for the message. The trumpet call la heard at our own doors, but we mint have women in whom the divine glory of Jesus Christ sbluBe forth In radiant splendor, women whose lives can be measured by the divine standard! whose utterances will not be a mere voice in the wllderneM and whose feet will not stray from the path that leads Heavenward We need women as trained teach ere of the word of God, women who havo studied. "Study to Hhow thyself approved unto God, a workmin i hat n cede th not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of trnth.- You have but to go Into Our Sunday schools and spend an hour and be thoroughly convinced that we need teacherb. We are criticising Ue young, for dropping off from our Sunday schools, but let ua remind you that while the word of God Sa sufficient to draw the eunuch Id the chariqt, some Philip must guide him Into understanding. The training school would fit women for domestic service either In their own homes or In the homes of others. The people of this country are being confronted by many problems, but among the most vital Is tbs servant girl problem. Some complicated Questions confront ub In connection with thin problem. Those seeking employment are unprepared to gits proper service. The name "servant girl” has become a Blench in ths nostrils of many, and women are evading honest toil. Employers are finding fault, turning In and turning out, but are doing comparatively nothing to improve the condition of tbe women who serve them Id their kitchens and In their general housework. The training school will dif- nify labor. Women -will begin to look upon cooking ns a proteaifoii and not as a drudgery, for cooking is no more a drudge than school teaching. The standard of the profession has been lowered became *« have not demanded trained bunds In the business. The dignity Of a®f profession is lowered by accepting those who ore not prepared. ThfldU- nlty of tbe pulpit la lowered when we tolerate men who are not spirit* pally, morally and Intellectually prepared to preach the Word. Any profession In which a certain amount of training Is not Insisted upoawui find Its ranks invaded by those who have no natural fitness not setuatw motive further than to make a living. While women roust be train W for efficient service In any profession, tbe outcry ho iho part of eapW* era agalnat the servant elaaa at thia time Is as unfair as It 1> nW1* J

This finding fault without offering eny remedy Is one of th© easiest tieks to tie performed. There Is not in operation in this country a training school for domestlce that Is meeting the demand. Pbllan- thropiot* have given tbelr thousands for the establishment of Industrial sod manual training schools, but these Institutions are doing comparatively nothing toward settling the aggravating servant girl problem In the first place, there Is no institution equipped to do the work, nd in tlic second place, those who are taking advantage of the train log given by these schools are oot those who go out to make tbelr Mr lag at service. The young women who come out from these lostltu (Ions simply take advantage of tbs training with a view of turning it to account In tbelr owe homes. Not one third ot the young women who take the training offered by these Institutions mean to make a business of R- They do not go to the schools for the specific purpose of getting It Now. in al! professions in which one Ir disposed to engage, he In imbued with the Idea that he must go after it, and then strive to attain perfection tn It, but thia taking up a profession as an afterthought, aa i were supplement, fails ♦© take hold of the student, and aleo falls to commend lhe profession to him. In so many Institutions seven-eighths of the (|nu> is given to regular studies, and then, If there are two or three spare hours In tbe week. these are need Id teaching cooking, sewing ntul carpentering. Now, any one of these Is a distinct profession, In which a pupil may attain aa much fame and make as much moeey an ths President of any of the leading colleges of this country. We need an institution that is going to make domestic and manual training! a business and not a aide ieaue In Its educational scheme. Those who came will come for the specific of taking the course with the understand Ing that they are to go out. into the world and make It a business. You will not find in our Institutions one hundred girls who will tell you that “] pm here for tbo purpose of taking <i course In domestic science, and enter upon tny profession as a cook.** They do not go to school for that purpose. They are not Imbued with that spirit They do not BtOfiO’if’ to make It tbelr life work, and bo, even though they may take lhe course, they do not enter into It with tbs spirit and euthualaBin that would characterize those who single out an institution engaged In the business of preparing women for servants. Then, too, those who so to onr schools «.ro glrle, and It will be a number of yeara before they outer upon service of aqy kind. But we need cooks and need them now. and we moat have an Institution In which to train women who by r-hoice or otherwise must resort to service for a living. The establishment of the Institution vih be the greatest blei fling from the hands nt our women th-a race has ever received. It will dignify labor and will give a moral tone to the character of the women who. In the sweat of their brow earn their bread, that canot be attained by any other method. There are women to-day who bald certificates as second and third-class teachera who could any day hold positions afl flret-claas conks, and no woman worthy of the name would rather be a third-class te.icb#.r than a flrst-claas cock There are women to-day who could he hands of our women the race has ever received. It will dignify labor olhoj prof©rstone, and yet the word “servant” la so very offensive to lhor»' ihat they would rather eke out an exletcnce tn some calling than ff> follow this gainful pursuit The Idea of preparing women for service is net popular with us all because we have very false notions on thia qncsHnn of labor. Many think that to be a cook or to be a washer- ’vanisin la a disgrace. Many think that women who work at service tor a living have neither brains nor moralfl, when the truth ifl( that In

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the kitchen nnd in the waehtube you will And ns many uorlcht ___as you will nod nt the teacher's desk, in the cnuntini: room ., professions. You will find womeu ns capable of hlBh Intelectual .* velopment as the women >n other wnlks of life. All the brMn, morals are not possesaed by the highly intellectual nnd soeisl dm and we do ourselves honor when we have associated with us In 01J“ llgtous life women who think it a diegrace not to toll rather lb.it thorn who look down In disdain upon a woman because she has ehirJ^ enough to work for an honest living, it does not require very dSS character nor brains to scorn labor, but It requires a great deal of aSh In this day of false pride io earn your bread bv sweating for »K holding up your head above public sentiment, feeling In your heart that though you are a servant, yet you are a queen. For the worth of. woman must be determined by the nobility of her chnracter rabn than the grade of her occupation.

THE MACEDONIAN CRY.

F6r three years we have plead not only with our slaters tor main to help sustain Mies E B. Del any and to build a house on the HiMfoc Station at Blantyrc, British Central Africa, but we have prayed (hl Ood would keep and return her to ua In health. We have never fsilrt In our loyalty to her and to the cause she represents. God baa brought her back to us, and instead of the usual annual letter that we havesl w^ya found delight in reading, she is here In peraou. nnd win lell or her three years’ experience as missionary under the Foreign Misaloa Board Of the National Baptist Convention. We come at this hour lo srt yoij| to listen to the Macedonian cry from Africa, South America and the West Indies. Our responsibility and duty in giving the Gospel to these countries is being augmented by the presence of the missloQsJrM from the field. They come In person and tell us definitely of ite needs. There is nd longer an excuse for not doing our full duty. The greatest need of this hour la for e number of consecrated women to offer themselves as missionaries to Africa. We have put too much money in the work at Blantyre to allow It to go down. Miss Dew is here and we certainly ought to have n missionary to take her pltw at this station. Brother Cheek has written us that they ere lo greet need of a good worker and bepleada for material with which th the industrial work going. From South Africa Brother Koti la uidM for quilts for the girls’ dormitory c-f the Lott Carey Academy, also boKi of cotton with which to make sheets and garments fob those who od not provide for themselves. Brother Bouey from West Africa I0 al this meeting. You will remember that we sent him three large boxrt of supplies last year and he told us since his return, that we can know the good done In sending out clothing end material for the 1* Uvea. In this report you will see a picture of lhe people at Bartido®, West Indies We gent Brother Phillips a large box of clothing. aa soon as it reached the station he gave them out and the people ’*5! to their homes, dressed themselves, returned to the church and Wd a regular thanksgiving service, pralelog the Lord that the women ii America, were thinking of and helping them. We trust you will at these happy people In the photograph, pray for them and help gi to provide them with clothing, so that they may continue to come 10 houee of the Lord. All of the garments worn by them m this pktli* were Bent out by us. Rev. A 9. Phillips, the paetor, Is vary uri™1 that we pay the salary of a native missionary, a womaa whom Iff ’

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li IntelllRenf. capable and consecrated, who is willing to give her life for the salvation of the slaters in the idles. Every letter that comes from the foreign field Is burdened with a plea for women to come as Bfeslonarks tn their heathen slstera, and we wonder why it is that Negro women of deep piety and learning are so slow In answering oil (0 servi1 in foreign fields, while missionary organizations all over Ibis country arc- sending out consecrated workers to India, China. Ja- pan, Burma and the Isles of the sea. Yet the women of darkest Africa itnnd pleading for help and no one Is willing to go to their rescue Missionary organizations are sending women to India Unlay by the scores because (hey know that unless the women of India are saved, it will be lopoasible (0 banish the darkness. Aa with India, so with Africa She Is d<-|icmlcnt upon her women for salvation. Give the women of iay race nr country the Gospel, and it will lift them up and they will draw that race or that nation up with them. We have kept the daughter of oue of nur missionaries In school for the past year, and while we were io Loudnn another girl from Cape Town, South Africa, joined ua to come to (bis country, to be educated. Both of their pictures are In thia report They are here for the purpose of receiving training for the Held. Delia Rudolph, the girl who joined us In London, blds fair to become an excellent young woman, and ber parents made comraeuda' hie sacrifice to get her here with the hope that tuition could be secured for uer. Rev. .1. L Buchanan Is entertaining nigh hopes for his daughter atery. and we are doing our beet that bis desire may be realized. Would I hat we had ten or twenty girls from Africa In school preparing themselves to go back and teach their slaters, Tt Is a hopeful sign ifbcu lliv women of any race become imbued with the spirit to Utt up their own people. It is.to be regretted that Miss Del any could not bring whli her one or two giria to receive Christian training and go bscK to Ulan lyre to take up the work there.

WORLD BAPTIST CONGRESS.

Ibe World Baptlat Congreea held In Loudon, England, July 11-18, will gn dfiwn in history as the greateBt gathering during the present century. The congreSa wrr the outgrowth of a desire on the part of a Dumber of leading Baptists on both centinente to come together to learn what part Baptista ere taking in religious movements of the century. h was the most unique gathering since pimtecost- Aa Dr. Gambrel says: "That old Russian soldier who bad been In jail thirty times tor Ijrvs.i king Christ: the Japanese who bugged the Russian; the son of Africa. nut of the jungles; the alert Frenchman, the sturdy German, 'he asnue Italian, the dependable Swede—brothers in a common faith, all of ihem were there." They were speaking in different tongues, soruv eciuld not understand the otnera, and yet they were all glorying in the (Iona of Christ. Every country on the globe, except Palestine, ’AS n •presented. Men did not come there to discuss the race problem uor did ilioy have nightmares because they came In social contact with n>en of darker hues. For one time since Paul added 3,000 to tbs church h oiii- lay, men united In Christian fellowship and seog ae on« man—

"All hall the power of Jesus’ name;Let angels prostrate fall;

Bring forth the royal diademApd crown him Lord of ALL."


It -was a spiritual meeting. Men prayed for the presence of the Holy Spirit and the Lord heard them. You ought to have been there to tbs roll call. Each country wng called nod the representative cams for ward and made a brief speech. At the end of three minutes tba befl rang and the entire delegation from taat country would rise and ting one verse of a hymn In their own language Ansi ria Hmiga/y wU the first called, and though the delegate could sneak l»ut a very fa words of English, al] know that be was talking about Jesuj, the mighty, to save, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany. Italy, Netlef. lands, Norway. Tlussla, Sweden, the United Kingdom. China. India. Japan. Congo, South Africa, the National Baptist Convention o[ America, the’Southern Baptist Convention of America, the regular Baptist North, the T^catt Cnry Convention. Canada. Mexico, the Indies, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the tales o! tbs m, all responded to their roll call. Never before in our Ilves did we witness such a demonstration, nor morc fully realize what Jesus meant when He anld: "And I, If I be lifted up. I will draw all men unto ma" As mon told of the de oom 1 notion al strength In their respective rout tIph, as they looked one another In the face, ns they told to the world what Baptista stand for, as they compared methodn. wo said to ew selves: "In the name of Christ and by the power of the Spirit, nothing is Impossible." For eight daya, crowding in every hour and mipiy every opportunity, men and women vied with each other In their expressions of devotion >md consecration to the cross of Jesus Christ It may be well to say a word as to the personnel of the congress Or. McT-aren. the venerable president, the eage of the dcDominatloo, who* long and faithful service, with the weight of three score yean and len. was as active as the youngest, and his words of wisdom and 4 oqueucn st 111 ring In our ears. Dr Clifford, the ripest heholar the de nomination has produced, a man of deep piety and profound laarnlag, day by day showed increasing Interest in the organization that woalJ crystallize into a great World’s Baptist Alliance, The secretary of the convention, Mr. J. H. Shakespeare, 1b a general, democratic Cbrfrtlii gentleman, and to him more than any other man we are Indebted for the wonderful success of thia new movement. We arc certainly gratefti to the convention and to n number of personal friends, who made 1! possible far hr to attend thia great meeting. It hng meant more Um (he rending of a hundred honks on world-wide mtHrioaary moreniMiti We are happy to be In London, the hletorlcal city of the world, la looking over the staticticil report, you will fled that four fifthi of the Baptista of the world Jive In America, and that quite threofifths ct them nro Negroes, so that, In the World’s Bapttol Cnngreei. the Ni 11 on al Baptist Convention, with its thirty-five delegates, reprewatad the largest denominational organization in the world. Many of w wonder why in the Baptist Church we find morp Negroes than In MJ other r. I lurch. It Is because of tbeir love for freedom. They are flfd by (he same zeal that furnished Inspiration to Patrick Henry. Wi«o we reported in the world Baptist Congress 2,110,269 mamtrtrt, *iw over 16,000 churches, the people marveled nt our strength. m<! wondered how they knew so little about an army of the Lord thM » bo powerful. The delegates to that congress hud no Idea that we re? refiented bd much numerically, financially and spiritually. H 111 Indeed a revelation to the English people, and they never tired a bearing us tell nf the struggles and achievements of the AmsrW Negro In church work. Ester Hall, io which the great gathsriflf ’• held, must still be ringing with the echoes from the applHB tB*

ihDMt lifted the roof when cur delegates addressed them u|K>n any jobject In the churches throughout the city ernr preachers were puibed Into service, and wherever they went I he doors were not only Ibrown wide open to th^m, but the people, from the depths of their bents, thanked Cod that the day had came when Negro churchmen could aland forth and deliver the message with power and with ninr wlous degree nf Intelligence Your neci clary spike Jn Ex ter Hall on Thursday. July ].'«h. and again on Sunday afternoon at the great Hyde Park demonstration. We have no comment to make, hut quote for you the following from "The Baptist Times’' and The Freeman:''

We thank God tor this opportunity of representing the women of oct race In general and our denomination in particular. We wish It were possible for more of our Christian women to ro abroad The lewspancis of (his country have done uh untold Injuslice. Wo have teen placed In a false light before the world, and it remains Tor black neo and black women to correct these impressions. The English people were ns I ou ruled and why should they not lie when column after column is devoted to the "hurley brute,” the Negro who commits outrages, the ihicC and the outlaw, while hardly a passing notice Is given Io the Ncuti who by Mg energy and perseverance is cnnlrlbutlog his share toward making the world better. The majority of the Americans who have gene abroad have carried with them their prejudices and ire try ing (heir best to make the world oyo ur with suspicion and dis (rest. The English people have had very little contact with educated American Negroes. Now and then a few Bingers appear In the United Kingdom, but never before was there seen at any one meeting so many representatives el the rase. There were college presidents, bankers, editors and [irenchers who take rank with the very best that tbto country fins produced, rcgardlees of color ’She congress was certainly an ejeopencr to the English people, a reminder tn the whites nf this country wlm carry their prejudices even to their religions activities, Md an inspiration to our delegates. A number of people have attempted to criticise the attitude of the English people toward the Ne- pro delegates, but these criticisms are at no avail We truet that our white brethren will listen to that fair-minded Christian gentleman. Dr. J. B. Gambrell, of Texas. In discussing the attitude of the English ind the ri-iiiclsmB of some of the Southern exchanges, he asked: “Shall we have :■ hair test Mid a color test in our meetings when we wish to "press the unity of Baptist brotherhood? If we press the question of hair (on far some of our dear girl? will have to comb the curia out." Further lie said: "I insist that social and national differences and ra dal differences have no place In Christian fellowRhlp. The brother whose uosp points up because of the odor of fallen men whom Christ loved Mild redeemed with His blood <e not perfect, but let him live to becaunht up tn the swelling current which is to sweep out al! the trash and bear our ever-enlarging Baptist army out to plant the erase wherever nirn Sin and suffer and die." Let us thank God that we were able to bring on the platform at the congresfl living witnesses to testify In behalf nf our race, that Is being made light of and held up to ridicule *' the iiien of their own country and professed Christians. Our men in<l wiHi-on miifit fight out their battle in literature and on the plat- torm in measuring arm with the men and women of other races In the iisciissicrt of the vital questions of the hour. Let the world know by our presence at these great meetings and by our stand for right on all Modern reforma, that we are God's agents and must bo reckoned with

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were thousands ot delegatee in that congress who had never ewntu gross. and they went home and carried tbe message delivered to th™ by our brethren, wbo went as representatives nt our great desomiu tlon. This congress will mark the opening ot a new ora and lee u thank the Ixtrd that at the vory beginning ot the movement in u swered the roll cal) and lined up with those who are going to see to It I hat Baptist principles and doctrines are preached to the world th World Baptist Alliance was formed, and five, years hence will douttlea meet on American soil, and many who could not make the trip to up don will be able lo meet with us. and. like those who went to Loaia will certainly be better prepared to contend tor the tilth. We u dressed a number ot meetings aside from the two admossoi rtcllverwl tor the congress, and never before in our Ilves did we receive surtt popular demonstration, nor did we know before that so many good pay pie were praying for the day when "Ethiopia should come forth ud make 0 plea tor her own salvation." We have with us a voluntui ottering that was given tor Our training school by the Arthur Strati Baptist Church In London. It is 140 pieces Ot English money, and to each woman wbo gives |l tor the training school wc arc going to gi« one ot these coins. Thus ihe 140 pieces ot silver nod copper will be turned into one hundred and forty dollars os the first gift for tbe loti tutlon for which we have been pleading so long. We bring to you tit greetings ot this church. Its pastor and his wife.

LETTER OF THANKS.Your Secretary Abroad.

The friends whose names appear below made it possible tor nt to attend the World Baptist Congress, held in I»ndot>. England Wf 1W8. We take this opportunity of expressing to them our slnten thanks anti assure one and ail that we have returned to our work bitter prepared to labor for the Master. The Congress was the tulOlloai of a desire on tbe part of the leading Baptiste of the world to aw t» gether and telt ot the past struggles and achievements of tbe dsnomto* lion and to gather strength for a forward movement against do sad heathenism. We will not attempt here to go Into detail, but aifflre It to say that the meeting surpassed the most sanguine erpecUllM. not only ot tbe promoters, but also of the 6.000 delegates. At a renli ot tbe meeting. Baptista throughout the world were brought Into ek>*t fellowship. The doctrine of universal brotherhood was prodaliMd The World Baptist Alliance was formed and the denomination It tM better prepared to go forth io the name of the Lord contending Tor us faith t'DCe delivered to the aatnta. But since the purpose ci this ilnis leaflet Is simply to thank our friends for their donation, we pause Bera, asking that you read the beautifully Illustrated 346 pnge took on ™ First Baptist World Congress," in which you will find all « dresses delivered at thia memorable meeting. The Woms tlon appropriated 4100 to ua on tbe trip and the following fnenas (* 41.00 each as their personal donation:

Armstead. Rosa A. Fowler. Mrs. M. E.Anderson. A. L. Fleming, A. B.Anderson. Mrs. L, W. Gates, Mrs. 0. A.Allen, Mrs. Josephine. Gaskill, Mrs. 0.

Matthews. Mrs. M. R Moore, Mrs 8. I Messers. Mrs. T, B. t- Ollver. Bar. 4 R

talker. Joseph A. Boswell. Katie L.

ta»». Mr3- Kosa. Brooks. E. A. Bradford Mrs. Mary.

| Brown. John It.

’ Bowman Mrs. L. R- Btckner. Mrs. M. M. Ball. Mrs. H.Boweer. Mrs. L. A. Boyaaw. Mrs. E. Bryant. Mrs. S. C. J. Burgess. Mrs. Julia. Brown Mrs Marie. Bflleficld Mrs. H. Cowy. Mrs. A A. Dark, Mrs. Rose. Carey Mrs. S. A. Corrie. Mrs. H. J.

Collier. Mrs J. C. Crutcher. Mrs. Alice. Dwells. Rev G. H. Dickerson. Mary E. Davis. A. N. G. Dunn. Mrs. Lena. Batman. Mrs. E. I. Fuller, W. H.Fairfax. 8. H. Flowers. Mitrv H. Fox. Miss C. L. Fauntleroy. Mrs. A.

Pollard. Mrs. R. T. Perry. Prof. W. H. Flout. Mrs. M. Gaddle. Queen, Mrs. L. F. Richmond. Mrs. Eliza. Robinson. Mrs Rosa. Rogers. Neder. Slurbs. Samuel. Stokes. Mrs. F. Scott. Mrs. Sophia. Smith. Mrs Phoebe. Shaw. Mrs. Della. White, fera. Alice. Spencer. Mrs. V. L Tillman. Mrs L. L Tribbett. Mrs. Terrell. Rev. T. C. Upshlre. Mrs. 1<ella. Underwood. Mrs. M. B. Wilson. Mrs. John. Wilson. Mrs. F. A. White. Mrs. Floratta. Watts. M. V.White. Mr. and Mrs. Wald. Mrs. E. Waterford. Mrs. L. Webster, Mrs. C. E. Walker, M. J- Waldron. Mrs. Marls. White. Mr». Alice.

Green, Mrs. Bertha. Gotler. Mrs. L. Gray. Mrs. Beiella. Gautt, L. J.Gould, Mrs. E. Harrison. Rev. H. R. Hurt. Mrs. Emma. Hurt. Rev. A. D Haynes. George S. Hayes, Mrs- Julia.Jones. Mrs. Parmelee. James. Mrs. Celis. Jones, Mrs. Mary. Johnson. Mrs- Mollie. James. Mrs. B. R. Jackson. Mrs. H. E. Jeter, Mrs. S. A. Knox, Prof. J- E. King. Mrs. Maggie. Kinney. Mrs. M. E. Knowles. P. A. Kane. Mrs. Julia. Layton. Mrs. Julia. Mitchell. Mrs. R. 8 Moore. Miss Joanna P. McKinney. 'Willie F. McClain. J. Coleman. Martin. W. C. Monroe. Mamie B. Mebane. Mrs. L. V Meatbrooks. Mrs. M.

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Anderson. L W........................ *Brown Mm. Annie ............Ball Mrs .. ...............................Brawley. Rev E. M.......................Crilleinh n, L. C.......................Bennett. Mrs. R. L.. lace b'k Chipley. .1 ..........................................Deathrhlco. Mrs. M. (book) Dunlap. Miss Lucy........................Ewen. Caroline .................... ..Ernrrstin, Andrew ..................Gladden. W. .. ..........................Hunter. Mrs. Aaa....................Jackfon. Mrs. H. ....................Johnson. Rev. Caeaar............ ai ----- - .Wo regret that the list of the ” farewell reception, but,placed, hut not only did tbe friends g ount ot I1S.OO, unsolicited. a donation came wi ua to !ty to t0 abroad. I bag to

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•OMI PAHI COMMENT*.

"Undoubtedly th* moat popular epeakar ot the nAornixm *u hm N H. Burrouibe, N«fra«i. ah* wna a handtomo woman driHd ja tv #rey aown with touch** ot (r«*n that hrtnurnilnal w«n -with w htonae akin; the flnahe* ot humor which cheroot ml«„ th* MmiIm Negro ehowed now hint uaiiin bar brilliant white tooil, n« ah* tegg lt> eymiaitby whmi n teiioh rang out over the crowd, umi «a tM ui on* tai* that nrently amuaed them. Anil nr. Cllrt„,<i imubH a hcnrtlly n* <inyiinr."—Imndon Mirror, July teth.

"A* a prnrtlral tmempliltoatlon ot the value nt nilaxUinarr watt wn neat bed (he alow Inn »p*ooh ot Mlaa N, II. Iliirruukli*. a wloittf Indy nf imnlevillo, who ■Imply •nihliaaul her niiilletioi. by her kiwi citer unit aval for th* inioilimary oniuu'. I tai- enrwh wna icHu4 *tt juat n aouiietiu of Iwniin anil it <1*11 aht till Imioh of liunmr. tt« we Mmann nn ufflelal eonnenllnn with lite Nntloiml ltu)itl>t Conveaiio*, lining Otirrnaimndltin ioerefnry nf Ilia Wnnuin'a Cimrentlon AunllUrr* - Itepi let Tiitwa ami Ftvemnn, July flat -

"Mlaa Nniinln illlt'iiniMlie. whn hua ItoPume title nf Ilin iinllbla Mtliuae* uf Ihe (hiiiai'eaa, matin nit enpeltent imprcaaluii. KU* h*i mu iirnlwltml nifte, mid her ftiatlflnaiinn nt lite Malm thm womb in* n Ki'iwi pliu-n In nitealtmaty nehleveniont wna a* «lni|iu«t ai ll au rimvlindii*. Her iilenamit tentin'** are llmae nt a tyidnal Nan* thtmith ahv la ninny ahiidea removed frmti lilnolc, mid imrliunuiroHiM miroitiilnl nltte tlml the white 'brother' wuilld ent the »ilr< nf kli ill* fm-llnn ‘n 11111* thick er1 wna it* nnliitnd n* It wa* nimwliia,"-TM M*> Hat Tliiiea and Freenmit, July flat.

"II la nanlcaa to tetenrniili tn Hueven for nnrload* of IiIhMih Hi limn tint he on th* whnrf to unload Uta reaxat whan liter arrtii,' nb wna ntm iif th* many nnnlnt aepreaalnna which fell finni itia lipa it Mln llurrinigha, a Noareai, in a witty nddren* delivered hr her Ik U pw air aei'vlen hold hl Hyde Park yeaterilny attar nr mil In i'IiiihmIM Ml tlia Wnrli! Uainiat iiunaraaa. Homo ll.Mfl imrauna mieudeil ikeiMim tirar which Hie Itev, Jnhn tlllffmM tiraalrtutl. Mine Ttiii'meftif »M»Il fitMmii'hliiM mid will iilirliail and hep ninnner tit aprei'h aumflM • dollpbifnl nilaliire nf Neam and Atnarlean iiemillarlflea wwi hi Kiwntly enjoyed by t.lm Inrne andleiire. The aililreea midilm MW nrnliirlent train*."■ -linlly Waiireaa, teuidtm. rtmtlnnd, July 111*.

A Millian w*m»n far Jiiv*.The biielin,** nf Uiia niwatilralliin hoe mnwn an miildlr M M

llltien nt hen il<|(l utter* nan hardly keop |uwr whli I fun HI H‘ faint lilon nf tln> niimlmi' of women we nrl I’eanhlh* hr i a rawiw limranea In mir enrraaiiiiniteime. II now ivnuli'aa Ilia winl ct h ll nlani ntaiiiwmitlinr, ytmr aeeralavr, ntid ttow ami Ilian ealin aai <• J*£'' 1 h«» niiaiiiaae vmi nl mir wnrh fnim iaaraltter W* IW»'"J S.itin laltera and iinaial imide, tit rnilalaieil leilnra, M lalMiWi •»' no alnniii day anil Mutt the y*ei' I tin* gent alanina. “111^“ nW IlJM leliaiw, ill taWemii and 1! apeplai rtallrenei, "• turn nl (ho Nntiml ■yiumntln fllvgr*1 niiih baa «(**• RIW HffHpttMHli likn lip IMblfi Wi MVI •

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ill «4*r« end to at»w«r all l*tt*r« with dtepeteh. end whether wo ore ll th* office or not, th* bualncaa of thia oonrantlnn la olteiutnl to with th* use' diero* ot aoour»oy and dtepntch.

To mir nlrt-ndy larar* roll w* bnv* nddod Ihla year S5<1 now nilaalonnry ■oerlattc*. Ill children'* band*, 4 dlitrlot ooavoniloiia nnd one Blate MHltlmi. Tho Mlealonary Companion I* In oonafent demand and we here tlllml S.bdo order* for It alaoo teat September. Tho Women'* Bedie Chml la ndornin* th* room in which th* hiimlitul* of mlaalonerr mol*(lr> tiwet, nnd our mlwlon liuttnn la upon the hrtmat at every men who hue plednd herielf to help ue win the victory tor th* teed. Triiet* nnd other printed muller la lielnit eoettorcil t>v*rywh*r«. ltd rhe liirnrinntlon that la mined thereby line been Ute immne <>t an- httlta I.... . of wntnen who herelnfor* hnve token no active part InBliiloniuy nnd odiionllonal work. Our iiluu for th* nomine x«*r la u> mtli * nillllun women. True, It la not an anay tnak, lint It la pnaalld* WNtieli I lii>m, and whn can eailmate Ilia tcreai |H>w<-r I hut (bay will Im la the twiai- of .lean* Ohrlall For Ulla nmann we count tin neat, lint akdai- mnai'lvea nnt to weary nor tire until Hi* entire nni-Uat woman- tool I* l>rnii*ht Inm aytnpdlhatln touch with Hi* bird and Illa work,

la mu --rturl m reach more and millet tnoi* woman we niitat all rah Ik* tfiul Hu- wurli la Inoreaalite Jual In pruiinrllim na wa lake In nr«*n- lutlniia. Pur tha»* five year* wa have not cnuiiicU nur Uvea danr uio n*. w* ar* wllllni to a|i*iid mid ba anrnt, Th* heavier th* liuw — In, llm hiinlar w* witrlt. Hut w* n«*il your prayer*, wa naatl yenr co- hxriilHii wo need your aymimthr, We will never lie aatlallad until w* ■- ■ ar* aid* in write the nam* nf Hie Wuiiinn'a Ornivenilnn hl*h nlinva the •am* uf iwy wntnnn'a nrnnlaniltin Un ilm world. W« will mu be iiilalli'd with aeonnd plane, It will mean inbur, It will wean aMrllloe, ~ It will iiH-itn aitfferlMM, ll will nwaii rear*, but. If nil 1 Iteaa itmat be (Ivan in im Un- mine nf vlnlnpy. find alv* na no nlmndiinn* ot tlietn io layUlina i h* niter na a reaannabln enicidflc*.iiliiiii Um niter n* a re* anna we aiwnm-..Thia I’oiiveniion klaftda fw Hi* hlaheat development nl tihrlalltn wiiiiintiiuaiii, w* ludiav* thill Hod hua wruniiad up In wwnan nf elxiay ai Hinny di nun iinaallilllllea na h« hua wniii|ieil up In fnlrer nitaa. Than ar* in. imiuhla, whalner Intellertiwl, aplrlitwl nr mural, tn whtdh I** . ....... . any «lli»» iwe nah attain, that vunnoi ha alialnad ny wr own »mij"ii, Thia enliven I Inn la atrl vln* in leunh avoir wirniM that aha ll In Hii<- world on biialnnae fur th* liitvd, Th* women nf nn raaa nav* aver in-nil Hinfreniod with aa prent a look a* la nuw mum uh. Th* fm> liree-iiin Im* Mon* niiraae. Ihni fit* mnaaea nf nur woman are daprnrM ami in-y nnd few of ue linve any ninrnl aeita* in wlilnh to afipaa), n miiiiiiii. Au- pa in nnrrert th'* falae Impraaaltm. Til* wemen who wink ,d nervine eon help na by niHivln* Hianiaelvna Induairlmii, am Hal" and luiuoai, and liy iiilui every npnnplunliy In vIMleat* ihab tef" of tlii' Intaa nhartM lhai ar* from I Hue, l» lime maila liy maay win do uid com* In oontaci wlilt lint tme nlaea itf nur pawla, Th* *..... iii ilt»1r hainaa tan fiwlu na hy kaetilii* Ihemaalva* alakA khdhimiea. however humble. In iiarhi'l nrdor. And Ihe wttiniu who Hu *n( * but h*l|t farm Hi* Ina fin a rlaae, tn»y hot* »r «*Hl*l with mu -iHliiit hi it, and paua* eaiiilnir thoji' llvlnf by auaal'anwi* uiatk. *ii> Ni-ntp wnnien awrywhere, rouanil*** or ineir «uml;e;*1 *m h"h' io tiian* Inr Ihenitelvta k belter nam* ny raiMllii Ik* .[Mull*_■ will'" iiuni whn ruiaivl liiani a* nmnmaiidlaa, and inaa nf tj*H

'nn* I'liuvonllon aland* for Hi* hteheei development nr iiunanan wiiiiuifiiiwid, W* iMtliev* thru Hud hue wrnujied up In woman nf elMjay aa limit iiiviiie iiiiaalblillte* n* he hue wriimied on In fnlrer oiianL ThM* itn in, iiidiihia, whtiher Inteltectiwl, iiilrliiwl nr mural, in whtah w*

- ------,i,„ |W(1 M(l ufnin. ||Wt ciinnni he aHalned by *ur/own mllnn I* eirlvln* to teimh every woman that rt* W alnoaa fiir th* f,iinb Th* women nf nn raaa nova

.......... •■’•nimoieo who we pc-n, „ ,«»« dll IS HltW lipiW III, .Th* IMP lima, loo (me gtine iilimac that I lie nutaee* uf uitr woman are depmved ami ii'te, mnl tow of ue linve any iiiurnl a»iia* Ju wliteh In appeal, B fwiiiiin. Air iim in imrrert Ihi* fal«» lmpr»««iiii>. The w*m*n wio W"i;l> nl main* aen help na by pmvln* Ihaiiiaiilviia ^MWtwri Eft rlMlu and litmeai, and liy uihiir every opiinrlunlir Io vied!** 1» ikria r*'" of tin, Imae nharaea lhai are frum Hine In Ilina inaile W many wlin no uni ciima In aaniM) wlili bill nun fla<*.«f«J?’• .......Hi i heir hemaa *an Helu ua by keeiiln* ihemewve* elaw and Win, hiiniaa, however humbte, 111 lierfai'i nrder. And [he wnm*n who

* lue* Cmfik |hH IriRftfll r|HH(JW WJWm,i -Hviuite w it' it*||> Ni'irn wnmen »*•,’**..7n*ma nr

Nl MtNUTli. MnrurM.mon ot ivory raw. White mon nro the mmu vigilant in ilw ™ □t the chirortor at our ilrli, uhd lhe realm oorvlre rhnt cauli* Tomtoretl at Ihli Uni© ta Nairn women by while woman would £ io atop white men from tnorotiohlnii on our Icrrlhny. 'i‘ln -o mma D|B are the ones who have inch iruve teura on the 'Wlnl rqunlW q^m tian. But became they themielveo cannot keep on their wltje ot th house It does not stand to reneon thnt nil men hnvp n MlmiJar wuk neo. It lo not nmloo to my in thio connection ihni iheve la not i ■elf-respect J ng Negro woman In thia country who (ImIwn or who will tolerate a closer social relation between the rncon. The Ides is repulsive White men have shown too little genuine ii’Npoct for oor women, and further, because there la nothing to be gained by this RniRlgHiriRtion. Moral and Intellectual weakness would he the ccui- queues, and since we have gained nothing, but lorn much from the past hocIb) contact, we pray God that the dRy will never come wbea the future of our race will bo doomed by thia intermixing and intermarrying We stand out for ' social purity," and not fur "HGclal.eQfijj. Ity.” If we have tbe latter we cannot have the former Let ua contend for th,at which 1b beat and noblest—(Negro blood In Negro veins. We contend next for better homes, Meaner and purer homes. We must have dun in which to develop the men and women to go forih to do battle Id ibt name of the l^rd. Thia organisation has never lost eight of the fact that the solution of the whole problem Is centered here, and to that end we have been laboring to enlist the women who preside over out homes.

Our Schools.The 50 Institutions now in operation for the training nt cur boys ind

giria for tbe duties of life are proving themselves veritable bulwarks □gulnst ignorance. Like the Negro newspaper and the Negro journal, these institutions teach not only theoretically but practically Negrt possibilities and capabilities, it may be well for us (o ImpreM opoD , the mothers who have children to be educated in universities and cot legea that It is not safe to trust the training of your buys and gltla to | any roan or any Institution that has no faith in our race and entertain 1 very little hope as to our achievements along educational Hom There Is at the head of several institutions men who think, like Thonm DIxod, Jr., that tbe Negro's skull Is too thick to comprehend, and that he cannot attain tbe same standard of Intelligence nud character that tbe white man can attain. Such men are not capable of teaching isj i people, and we do well to keep our boys and girls out of their tiutchei. In going over this country we find that most of our schools are crowds, and this is an It should ba. The public schools are doing a mlibtj work, and while in most of our large cltlee the same advantage! offered the colored boya and girls as are offered the white boja girls, yet in the rural districts and smaller towns the racUltiee ar® very meager, and, of course, the teachers are very in competent Tw salaries are not sufficient to warrant well prepared teachers In up the work. We find that the parents of these children are sacrifices to get them In our colleges and universities. You will that two-tblrds of them are poor and must work after school during vacation In order to provide their tuition and clothing. T e puplla who do this are Invariably the beet scholars, and by thsw * sons of Relf*help come out the better prepared to begin the beittw ' life. It would be well for all of our mothers to teach their chUdrta ' help themselves by throwing them largely upon their owe lwhile they are in school. There la too much of an aversion to wara j

tbe pftrt nf many yaunf ptnpli, and If they really <l«ilri an sducotlon. thiy might to be willing to help lo pay the coat uf it, Uo over the list at Qiir cnlh’ge pretMento and leading aduoalare, unO you win find that they ere num and women who have <ium« up from (he ranks of the par- nvsrliiH poor, waging wer against poverty, but lo duy ihsie men by their nchh’venianti, are shedding luster on their Cninily name. Would It be turning aside tp call attention to the woeful sin that runny mothers arc committing by trying to keep their daughters dressed tn the height nf fashion while they are In the boarding school? It may be that you can afford the money, but the average girl can’t stand it, and It has nn effect upon the other girls of the Institution that Is BxoeedlQg- ly dangerous. Every girl ought to be properly provided with neat, substantial, well-made clothing, but silks, laces, feathers and finery ought io bn worn by society ladles and not by school girls. Invariably tbosp who dresa tbe finest are tbe ones who know the least. Let it he thoroughly understood that no mother or guardian ought to send a girl io school half clad, but the eternal ‘ fitness of things" would suggest good, warm, sensible clothing, and not a lot of silks and laces or cast off Sunday finery. We can never estimate the good that is being done by our acboole. Many girls are taken from the mire and day. picked from the homes of .vice and sin. aod put In these Christian institutions, with their superior environments, and developed Into Rtrong chararlera. Go to Virginia to-dey and all over that State you will find young men and young women who have come out from our Virginia Theological Seminary and College, and are engaged In all kinds oi ■ gainful pursuits, winning for themselves fame and for the race honor and glory. The Arkansas Baptist College, Alabama University, the Baptist Academy at Red Star, W. Va.; the Cadis Normal. Cadis, Ky,; Howe Institute, Memphis. Tenn ; Glottal Mississippi College, Florida Institute, Eckstein Norton University, Cane Springe, Ky.; Walker Bap- tlsi Institute. Augusta. Qn.t Guadalupe College. Seguin, Texas; Curry School, Urbana, O.; State University, Loulevtiie, Ky., with scores of academies and institutes are doing a work for our people that will never be recorded in the annals of our denominational history. Thee© institutions represent sacrifice, suffering and seraphic devotion to tbe cause nf ChriBtian education. They are making men and womeo who are leading ub out of tbe wilderness into the Promised Land. We owe them our support. •

Praparlnq for the Conflict.The greatest aaset of life Is liberty, and “God who gave us lite gave

as liberty at the same tlmo.” He granted It unto ub and it fa our oa- cri^j duty to guard and defend It Tbe mao who faila to do thia li ub- worthy of it. We need not remind you that the people of this coun- lr.\ arc not being governed by the laws that they have mode. The hoc-hinge, the disregard of civil rights, tbe nullification of political rishis are certainly at variance with the vital Ideals of a democracy. Four million Negroea were released from fettera of slavery forty yearn ago, hut ten million to-day are bound In fetters ot prejudice Think of the jM-opie of Texas petitioning the governor to grant unto them the right to lynch any Negro charged with committing an outrage.! Think with what rights are certainly at variance with the vital (deals of a democracy, defiance tbe leaders of Maryland are attempting to wrench from Me hands tbe right of suffrage? Six of the Southern States have already minified this the moat sacred right of a free people Shall these peo- 1'ie commit treason against the government and go unpunished? -Bhall

270 MINUTES.

we tit supinely by while men with uncircumclsed hands wrench fm- ue thli Inalienable right and extinguish tbe fire ot our rivh end r» llgious liberty? Prejudice 1b certainly on the increase tn thj0 com try. Ths Negro has reduced hti illiteracy anfr bls poverty whi|« hu civil and political rights are being stolen frotn him, end nubile semi meat baa arrayed itself against bl tn. But thank God that by the at. Qulsitlon of property and learning he is strengthening himself fee tM conflict that la certainly coming. Prejudice on the one liand la a hindrance, but otherwise 1t 1e certainly & help. We are Rathertag to ourselves commercial strength wherever our civil rights are denied us. Tbe separate street cars in the South are Intended to teach m lessons of inferiority. They tire intended to humiliate our women ujd to cower our men, but the purpose of tbe enemy la thwarted when Negroes assert their manhood and their womanhood by either walking or riding in conveyances of their own. Th* railroads of thia eoostn running through the States in which separate car lawe arc In operation are still openly violating the letter of the law that put them Into belnf. There Is not a respectable Negro In this country who would object to being separated on the railroad from tbe white passengers, but tbit same class has tolerated lung enough tbe Insults of hirelings In the persons of conductors, porters, brakemen and fruit vendors, it 1b a) most impossible lo get on a train In tho South and often tn the North without suffering some indignity or humiliation at the hands ot either white passengers or tbe road gang The railroad commleeton ep pointed last year may have a report to make at this meeting, but little or nothing has been douo toward improving the accomniodatlone ot

|i those who travel. You need have no apprehension that the separate | cor arrangement is destroying the manhood and womanhood that there

is In us. Not a bit of It. Men and women are not made on train a sod on street cars. It in our homes there la implanted in the hearti of oar children, of our young men and ot our young women the thought that they are what they are, not by environment, but of themselves, this ef fort to teach a lesson of Inferiority will be futile. We all know that the Incomparable water Illy grows out of tbe slime of black tegoon. and heaven Itself la dependent tor ita purity not upon Its location, hot upon the nobility of the character of Its population. Outside and lads pendent of all geographical lines, angeh make Heaven and devils pandemonium. Let us plead with our people to be upright and Indna- tricus, regardless of their cbvfronmente, and it will be well with God Is going to use tbe wrath of tbe enemy and the prejudice ot the people of this republic to Hie own honor and glory, and as a great factor In so uniting the Negro that when the final hour comes, he will rise up as one man, and in bls power and might shake off the fetter® that are now being fastened about him. Let us remind you in the Ian guage of Daniel Webster chat "religious and civil liberty cannot be extinguished by human agency. Like the earth’s central fire, It will t* smothered for a time; the ocean may overwhelm It; mountain! w pass it down; but its Inherent and unconquerable force will bean up the ocean and tbe land and at some time or other, in some piece or other, the volcano will break out and flame up to Heaven/' Bot there Is a very sad picture on the other side. This country ought tO M™ of Its prejudice, for prejudice is the most persistent foe to rellfl®^ and real spiritual growth. Here we live side by side with the that are strangers to ue In sympathy and in brotherly love, Tho Am - lean people need help. They need missionaries to go to tnem warn them of the awful sin that they are committing by ailoFWgtn—

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lines of color, of race, of blood and of hlrth to stand In the way of the cuwarrj march of religion and civilization. The greatest service that could be rendered to this country at this time would be to rid It of Ite prejudice that atande more formidable than the walls of Jericho.

India is now a starry firmament, sparkling with missionary stations; Turkey Is planted with churches from the Golden Horn to the Tigris and Euphrates, and the ernes 18 beginning to outshine the crescent; Syria educates young men and young women In her Christian school*, seminaries and colleges, and from her consecrated press scatters throughout tbe domlulone of Mohammed tbe million leaves or tbs Tree of Life; Japan strides In her "seven-league*' hoots toward a Christian dvlllzalloo, and with a rapidity that rivals apostolic days, Africa Is Is girdled, crossed, penetrated by missionary bands, and is drawing to itself the wondering gaze of the world; Polynesia's thousand church spires point like fingers to tbe sky. and where the cannibal ovens roasted <he victims for the feast of death, the Lord's table is now spread for the feast of Ute and love. Even tbe papal lands now Invite Christian labor, and tbe prophecy that there will be a world evangelical alliance to meet in St. Peter's Church and lodge tta delegates in the (âniher of the Vatican will be fulfilled In this century if Christianity enn rid America of Its prejudices and if fihe can ever practice m well as preach the gospel ot universal brotherhood. iNAMES OF CONTRIBUTORS AND THE FINANCIAL SUMMARY.'

1804-1905.Alabama.

------ iWoman's Missionary Society of Cleveland...................................... IWoman's Missionary Society of Bethel .........................................Woman's Missionary Societies of Newton and Harmony........... 1Mrs. E. P. Talley ......................................................................... .........Mrs Lula Taylor ........................................................ ......................Mrs. Ella Nicholson .............................................................................Mrs W. c, Campbell........ ...................................................................Mrs. J. M. Lee .................... ..................................................................Mrs. Julia Sullivan ............... 2Missionary Society of Sardii Baptist Church ................................Misrionary Society Band Sixth Avenue Baptist Cburob ...............Missionary Society Tabernacle Baptist Church..............................Missionary Band First Baptist Church, Newton..............................Mrs. C. M. Welle ................................................................ <S. S. and Missionary Society, per Miss Janie E. McCord............. .. 2Rev. ft. j. Madteon ............. - • -.................... 1Children's Missionary Band 16th Street Baptist Church...............Rev. J b. Miller .................................................................... ,-m............1Missionary Society of Ifith Street Baptist Church......................... 2Miss Jennie McCord........ . ............ :Mrs. Sal lie Williams ...................................................................Mrs Chaney Lewie............................................................. * 1Mrs. Annie Boorman ............................... 2Mrs. Emma Witherspoon .............................♦............................... 1Missionary Society of Sard'e Baptist Church ................................Mrs. E. M, Abner (Treasurer)........................................................ - - 6Mrs. C M. Wells ................................................................................... 2

60 56 31 60 60 15 964U 10 66 68 30 61 5(169 36 84 35 63 00 1000 00 60 80 00 M

Arkansas.

Mrs. Bettie Thompson ......... ’Mrs. Bettie Smithing


District Convention ot

Mrs. Lott* Washington Mrs, Mary Sweet.........Mra. Amanda Hood .. Mt Zion Sunday School. Mra 'Ella Gray .... Mitra A. Gatlin .... First Baptist Church Mra. N. E. Edwards. Mtb. Maggie King . Mra, Lula Fletcher Baptist Woman’s State Convention Mra, Annie Ward Mr. C. E. Shanks Mra. Sellle Cox . Mrs. S. C. Shanks Mt. Holly Baptist Church Mrs. Hattie Banka ........Missionary Friends’ Baptist Church Mias Lula Kendricka ................... .♦Mra, Paralee Jones ......... .♦....... . ♦.Arkansaa Baptist Woman's Convent Mra. S. C. Shanks ------------- --------Baptist Grove Missionary Society Mra. J. J. Jonea ......................Missionary ot Forman. Ark . Mrs. Nancy Brown . Mrs. Eiuma Wheeler Mra. Nancy Clark . Miss Susie Hunter . Mrs. Mra. Mra. Mrs.Woman’s Missionary Society First Baptla

Mailsaa EdwardsL. S. Shorts . Lucy Poston . Nancy BrownM. A. Hlbler . Elmira Young Hattie J. Currie Paralee Jones Matilda Tlgga Mary Booker B. H. Johnson Queen Corner Nannie Wilder! Nancy Brown ..

Lillie Bowman Lucy B. Herron Mary Waterford . M V. Watts........

Mrs. Mrs. Mias Mrs. Mra. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mra. Mrs. Mrs. Mra. Mrs Malvern Baptist ChurchBaptist Grove Woman’a Association.L. 8. Shorts .........................................Churcb, per Mra. Dora Conway ... Mrs. Maud Benton ............................Mra. Bailie Mosely ............................

California.Woman’! Homo and Foreign Mission

South California ......................................

410 00

. 8 6S

. 1 00

jn Chai. E. NorwoodNra. C. Jackson .........Mrs. L Gotler ..........Mn I* L Alexander.................... .................................ffotnari'fl Home and Foreign Mission Society, per Mrs. L. L, Ab

eiender ....... ............................. ............ ........................................... 3 M

C.londo-

Mis E. c. Fleming11 00

□lutrlct of Columbia-

I 7 10. 1 60. 3 00. JO 66. 6 on. 3 00

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Mra Jnlla Kane ................................................................................Mra. Isaura F. Queen ................................. ..........ire J. M. Laylen ......................................... ....................................Mfedonary nod Educational Convention, per Mrs. J. M. Layton, Kiitoh Baptist Church Missionary Society................................... .Virginia Avenue Baptist Church Missionary Society..................Mra.'Elvira Allen ............................................. ................♦ .................... •

Mra Marla Bias ........................ ................. ............................. ..Mra. Dells Shaw............................. .. ................................................................ ..C. E. and S S.. per Miss Lou Peebles.............................................Mn. Julia Hayes ................................................................................Mra. G. A. Gnddle .................................... ♦ .....................................Mln Hattie McIntosh ...................... ♦ *........ .Metropolitan Baptist Church ....................... ..............................

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» 2 M . 1 OU

60 . 1 16

12 76. 1 00

4 00, 1 DO . it so . 1 20

iXetricl Convention 2nd Baptist ABeoclation ..........................Mrs. A. B. Delaney ........................ ....................................Mrs, Snnih J. Brown ,......... ........................................... ..Mra Esiella Dinkins ..................................... .................... ..Woman's Convention Fireside Band, per Mra. Julia McGhee Mrs. Annie Williams ............................................................Mra. Laura Reddick, ........................ ............................ ................Mrs. S. S. Harper ..................Mta M. J. Walker .................................................................................... ..

Mtb, P, a. James .......................... ............................ .............The Woman’s DiGtrfct Convention of 2nd Bethlehem Baptist Cburch ...............................................................................................Mt Tea mon Baptist Churcb National Systematic Givers* Club

Mra. Asa Hunter ............................................. ...................... .Slaters’ District Convention .................. ..........................♦............. ♦Mrs, F. E. Ferguaon ............................................................ ..Mra Sarah Hicks ...................................................................................Mrs. M E. Fowler ........ .................................................................

| Mra. Anna Holman ................ . ............... >...................... «•.................Woman's Missionary and Educational Convention of Florida.... Mrs, Rachel Swain .................................................................................Mrs, C. H. Frazier .......................................... .»..............Mra. Ellen Green ........................ . ♦Mra. JL J. Walker .......... ........................................................ .Mri. Rebecca McKeva ....................................................Mn. R. a. Mitchell ........................................... .................... ...

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Julia Irene M. J.

Pitt mao Banka . Harris Bagby . Pittman

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Illinois.

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Mra. M. B. Underwood Mn. E. L. Beavers.... Mrs. Sophia Scott ... Fulton Co. Missionary Convention Mra. P. J, Bryant .. .. Mra. R. J. Blount........Mrs. M. B. Underwood Grantville Baptist Mission Mra. ANe Pearce................PI easin t Gros’e Missionary Society Missionary Society, per Miss Vara Blount Zion Baptist Church B. Y. P. U....................Wheat Street Baptist Church, per 9. C. J. Bryant

Ifidi Ana.Mrs. Mrs. Mrs Mrs, Miss Mrs. 2nd Baptist Church (Indianapolis) Mt. Carmel Church (Indianapolis)... New Bethel Church (Indianapolis) Mary Bridgeport ............................ ..2nd Baptist Church (Terre Haute) Corinthian (Indianapolis) Ml88 EsteBa Patterson .............2nd Baptist Missionary Society Mrs. Julia Harris ................Mrs. Mattle Grlggsby..........2nd Bapllst Church. Marion Mr. F. B. Ferguson . Mrs. Emma Sandford Mrs. Tillie Taylor .. Mrs. Edna Boy saw . 2nd Baptist Church, Lafayette Mrs. Susan Crow ........Mrs. Anna Washington Mra. Anna Dortiey........Metropolitan Baptist Church Church, per Mrs. Edna Boysaw

W. D. Association, Chicago .. Mre. Clara Beattie ... Mra. J. F. Thomas .. Mrs. G. A. Jones..........Mrs. Anole Scroggins Miss Jessie Skinner . Woman's Convention Wood River Association Mrs. C. Gaakll] ......................Mra. Jennie Coleman ............Ebenezer Missionary Society Miss E. Richmond

MINUTES-

Mrt. Anna V. Smock ...............................Mrs. Henrietta Dean ...........................Mrs A. L. Anderson . ♦.......................Mrs Bell Muse .....................................Mrs M. J. Conner .. ...............................Mrs Julia Burgees .........................................Mrs A. S. Harris........................•...........Mrs. A D. Anderson ...........................Mrs J C. McClain...........................Mrs. Nellie S. Green ...........................Sirs. Lucy Trice .................................................Mrs S H. Singleton ................................Mra. A. M. Peyton ...................................Zloo Baiillai Church .............................Mrs. Boll Thomas ................................. .Mrs. Virginia M. Brooks ......................Clmrch. per Mra, Efllza Richmond..........2nd Baptist Sunday School. Galesburg Zion Bapllst Church, Bloomington... Hi Pisgah Church, Alton.....................M;f M. A. Crosby ..............................................Mrs. Florence Rue .............................

lnOian

■1st Bapitst Missionary Society, per Mrs. E Weld Mrs E. Wald ..................>..........................................M Clara Brown.... ■ Bush........ «

Brockaway Mrs. ' • Mason.... .Mrs b’nnnie Davis ... Mrs. Ella Jones ........Mrs Emma Will lame Mrs. Joe Law pence .. Mrs. Minnie Carroll .. Mrs. Irene Black ....................................................1st Baptist Missionary Society, per Mrs. E. Weld '• Lucinda Phillips ........................ .................*■ li. W. McGhee....................................................W H. L. Hooke ......................................................Mra Rebecca (Walker..................................................Mr«. Dicy Fegau ........................................................•• 9. A. Cdrey ......................................................Mru. L, H. Howard ....................................................Mrs Emma Hill .........................................................•• Irene Black .................................................... ..Mrs. Fanny Davis ........................... ..........................Mrs. Marie Brunner ....................................................Mrs. F. E. Mason ........................................................• E. L. Reed............................................................ .......v Eulal* Clark............................................Mrs m, l. McGhee.....................................................Blu<* Creek Home Mission Society, per Mrs Nellie JacobsMis Una Terrell........................... 1.......................... ...............Nr«. Janie Pogue.................... ........

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Mission Society, per Mrt. Ella Jones ........................................ 4W. B. H. wad F. M. Society of lit Baptist Church, per Mrs r

Wald ...........................-.............................................................Missionary Society, per Mh, Carrie Klllebran...........................Mrs Elizabeth Vano, National Systematic (Myers1 Club,/,..’,

Kentucky.

Green Street Baptist Church Mission Society, Louisville...........Ladles' Sewing Circle, Green Street Church, Louisville.......Mrs. Mattle Pryor .......................... ........... «.............................Mrs John Wilson............................................ ...............................Mrs. Edwyna F. Thomas......................................................................Pleasant Green Church. Lexington................................. ......Mlsa Lizzie C. Crittenden....................................................................Mrs. M. B. Woolfork................................................................Mr. H. B. Britt............................................................................MIsb Mary Hicks . ►........................ ..............................................5th Street Baptist Church, Louisville..............................................Mias Alice Nugent........................ .......................................................Mrs. John Wllaon .......... .......................................................................Bruce Lecture, Calvary Church...................................................... .Mrs. Betsy Morris .................................................................. ............Mbs Allee Owens ................................................................................Mias Nellie Frye .................. ...............................................................Mies M. S. Brown ...................................................................... .......Mrs. John H. Frank.................. .......................................... .............Mrs. 9. W. Underwood...................... .................................................Miss iEmma I>ew|s ............ ......................... ♦.....................................•Mrs. Morris ............................................................................................Mra. Lizzie Steele.......... .................................................................. .Mrs. Horace Crutcher ............................ ................. ..........................Mrs. Julia A. Gaddle ................................................... .................Mra. Guy W. Smith ................................................. ..................Mrs. Louisa Moore ................................................................................Miss Alice Crutcher ................ <.................... ■ -?Mrs. Sarah Lively.............................................. ....................................Mra. Isaac Ledford ..............................................................................Mr. Jaa. Frye ........ ..................................................................................Mr. Theo, Hankins ......................................................... ....................Mr. Warfield Carpenter ......................................................................A friend ......................................................................................... ........Mrs. Eliza Emery ................ .................................................................Lampton Street Baptist Church (lecture) ..........■Mr. Jan. Brown .................................... .......................................... .Mra. Alice Lawrence ........ .................................................................Song Service Green Street Baptist Church................................Mr. Chas. Watson .......... ...............................................................Mrs. Millie A. Thomas .................. ......................................................Mrs. Mollie Plout ............ .....................................................................Mra Bettie Taylor .............. ..............................................A friend, per Miss L. C. Crittenden................................................Home and Foreign Mission Society, per N. B. Board. Mra. Harriet Cash, National Systematic Olvera1 Club-

Kansas.L N. Cheek Missionary Society 2nd BapUct Church, per Ml"

L J. Fentroy ................................................................................ *

Xis, A. Emerson ................................................................................... Itl B. Convention. Argentine..............................................................yrs Josie Wllaon ........... . .............................................................Mrs Ollie J. Thurman ............................... . . ........ ...Mra. Aumnila Long ..............................................................................Mra. S. F. Malone ..................................................................... ...........................Miesloo Band, per Mra S. P. Malone..............................................Mra Julia Cornell ................................................................................Mr. M □ Jonea ............................................................. ..................Hr# R. A. Smith ..................................................................................Mra M E. Hart ............................................................................................................Mra. A. F. Vanhook ............................................................. .......................................

Mra M J. Cox .................................................... .................................Miss Sarah Holroy ...........Mrs Francis Lewis ..............................................................................Mra Sarah Fantroy ..............................................................................Frieds, per Mrs. H. Brown................... .......................................Mrs. Melissa Coleman ........... .. .......................................... .. .............................

w’h ’ an.1HFrMission 'Society' Jl Mt Aera Missionary B.Ptlct ‘Church. National Systematic Givers Club..........................

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Louisiana.

St. Andrew Baptist Mission Society........... ................................... .Woman's Home Mission Society, Auxiliary to the 14th District

Baptist Association ........................................... . ........................Mra. E. E Baker ................................................................................Booth B Smart ................................................ •Mias Erhel Williams .........................*...............................................Mrs. Allee D Hatch ........................................................................Rev t. s. Mitchell ................................................................................Mrs L. C. Washington ........................................................................Miss M. 3. Candler............................................................................... ♦Mission Band 6th and St. Mark’s 4th Baptist Cburcb.....................Tulane Avenue Baptist Church Mission Society ..........................Miss V. M. Lawson . •Mrs N. L. West ....................................................................................Mra Susie Love*..................♦...........................................Mrs. Lizzie Burrell ......................... ................................Mrs M. p. Smith ..........................................................Mrs. S. A Gate® .................................................................................

Mrs?. S. Jeuking ......................................................Mrs Millie T. Anderson ........................................... *♦Mr*. A Burton .......................................................... ■ •Mrs. C. J. Ch ria tian ......................................... ..............Mrs. Lula Bailey ............................................................................Mrs M, A. Atkinson ...................................................*"Mrs lx>lette Reese ............................................ ...........Mrs Susie O. Love ...................................................Mrs Anole Williams .......................................................Mrs. Virginia Lee ....................................................... -Mrs a. e. Randle .................................................. • • •Mi v A. M. Boyd, National Systematic Givers’ Club 6ih Baptist Church Minion Band................................1st Zion Travelers’ Mfaalon Band................................St. Mark MImIou BMld

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Mias Camille Green ................................................................... • <Mtb. Rosa Sennett, per Mrs. 9. A. Gates ............. • 7.7,77 1 J

Matlachusettt.

Mra. F. J. Rusnell ................... $ $ w

Maryland.

Perkins Square Church ............................................ j jMra. Martha Brown .............................................................................

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Woman’s Home and Foreign Mteaion Convention Mrs. E. J. Reed.......... ......................... ...........Mrs. A. J. Price .. Mrs. L, J. Meekins Mrs, E. B. Gaines Mrs. Lucy A. Chambers Mrs. Georgia Taylor . Mies Ida Clark ..............................................Mrs. Isaura Hicks Miss V. M. Battle Miss S. E. Moore Woman's Missionary Convention, per Mrs Mrs. Emma Hurt Mrs. Annie Pierce ........................................Mrs. L. B. Saul ........ ............. ...................Mrs. L A. Kinney .. Mrs. C. L. Blma ............. - -........Mrs. A. N. G. Davis - Home and Foreign Mission Society of Liberty Mts. G. A. Taylor ........Mrs. Millie Jones . ........Mrs. E. J. Gatlin ......................................................Mrs. A, C. Rankin . ........Mtb. E. V. Pringle . ........Mr Chas. Banks . . ........Mrs. Emma Simmons - ........Enon Home and Foreign Mission Society........Mrs. J. V. Morton ....................................................Liberty Home and Foreign Mission Society ... C. W, Matthews ........ ........W. M. Kelly .............. ........Mrs, R. A. McGaha.. .....Mtg. S. A, Edge .... »»♦,.Mrs. Rosa Lee Battle . Swan Lake Convention ........Mra. Annie E. Marberry .....Mrs. Mra, Mrs, Mrs. Mrs.

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Emma Hurt - A. A. Cosey . Fannie Lucas O. Adams ...E. V. Parker.,

Mra. H. E. Carter . Mtb. C< M. Lucaa ,

Un A. I„ Rankin................................................ .............Mrs. A.C Rankin................................. '>........................Mra. Vina .................................. .......................Mrt. Ida l.rwis • ................................*•........................Mrs. Amanda. Hunley .................... .. •..........r,Mrs Fannie Robinson........................Mrs. A. Barite ■ ......................777777......>1is. Georgia Taylor .................... .........Mrs Florence Broseei .................................”h!«h. I>er Mra. Carrie Young ..........................Hrs idi<’ Robinson .........................................Mrs. m. seott • ••............................. ..........................Mrs. Emma Mitchell ......................... .....................Mrs Asa l-ee Fund ren .................................Mr* Lula Hicks . •••••-.........................7777...-

Ml3elwi soc1cty

Mrs. M. -1 Gorman ....................................... .........Mrs. B. S Bully ............................................... ..........Her. .1. IL Oliver ........................................... ..........Mrs. N. J. Scott ............................................................Mrs B. ,L Allen ...............................•..................Mrs. txiulna .. ......................................................Mrs. Millie Jones ............................................. ..........Mrs. G. A. Harris ....................................... .........Mrs.Mrs.Mrs.

Mary A. Franklin.V M. Battle ........Marr A. Franklin

Michigan.

MrsMrs

Minnie CromwellE. W. Miller • • •

Missouri.

Hrs. Mary Goins ...........................Mra, 1<la Fowler .■ •■ ■ ■■• •••■• p Anderson Onir.il Mission Band, ver Mrs. »■ «■ ........Mrs Ada Robinson ................................... .........Mrs. K. L. Boswell ...............................Mrs, m. b. coms........ ................................ ...........JetTcrson City Mission Society..............Mrs. Sidney Richardson ......................... ;...........Mrs. t’hoebe Smith ................................Mrs. C. R. McDowell ................................. ....Mrs. Jessie Gambol ............................... ....Sire. Mollie Rhodes .................................. ....Miss liln Fowler ....................................... , ...Mrs. Phoebe Smith ............................. ................Mrs. Mary Douglass ................................. ....Miss Klssle Bills .....................................".........Si Louis Club No. I .............................Mrs. Huth L. Bennett ............................... ..Central Baptist Church ......................... .............Pleasant Green ......................................... ...........Corinthian, Carondelet .........................

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North Carolina.

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Fl rat Baptist ChurchMt. Zion Church . .First Church, Webster's GroveRev. Dlbbrcll ............................Collection, per Mrs. Ruth L, Bennett

Rosa A. Armstead Mary L. Foster Mattle J. Griffin Susie Ar ma I end . Josie Jsckson .. . Susie Wood ........

Woman's Rome and Foreign Mission Society of PrO8|>cct BaptistChurch ................... I

Mrs A. Jones ..........................................................................................

MissMrs.MissMissMrs.Mrs.Miss Leila Hines ........Mrs. Sadie Small ...Mrs. Caroline G. EwenMra. J. M. Griffith .

Wonnin’9 Mis. Juvenile Mis of Mt. Olivet Church Mission Society of First Baptist Church, Madison Mrs. E. L. Bat tun n Mln. Union of New Jersey Mra.

HtorioD Circle, Henesey................-....................Mm Ella Barber .....................................................Woman’s Home Mission, per Mrs. 8. B. Carter Hrs Rulh Bonnett........ ........................................Mrs. Jaolo E. Hood ..............................................Mm F. L Sadler......................-........................Mu. Susod Wigley .............................................Mrs. Maggie Tuggle ...........................................Mm J. S Smith ...................................................Mtb A. M. bunbar..............................................ill Zion Sunday School ...,........... - ■Mrs. Nancy Thomas ........................... . ■ ■Mm Celia James..........................................Pleasant Hill Baptist Sunday School.............Mm Jessie Bailey .................................... < ♦ •Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Circle

Fenn sylvan Is.

Ohio.

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Mias Marie Brawn ...... Mm A. E. West................Mm T. H. C. Messer .... Mm Mollie Johnsen .... Mt. Zion Baptist Church Mrs Stacie E, Ormcs ... Miss Julia Edlon..............A friend. Philadelphia ■ Hrs. Eliza Scott .............Miss Mary Etta Smith. - Mra E. .1 Gould ............Mrs. T> L, Browm ...... Mias Julia Off ord ...........Mrs. Mary Sherman .. . Mrs Salite Wiley ..........Mrs. Annie (Newrolna . - Mrs. Rosa Hayee............ ,..Morinnf-^lIglit^ForclKU Mission Society ot St. P»ul Bap Church. 10 Utile Reapem, per M1ae Annlo Nomers ..................... 1

Mm Rosa Robinson ................................ -Mra. Amanda East ........... •Mrs. Francis Stokes .................................Mrs s. A. Batch .......................................Mra. L. J. Grant .............. ............. .............Mrs Estella Robinson ........................G roc a Street Baptist Church, Allegheny Miss L. R Wanaer.............. . ♦..............- •Bf-ilt.ipy Baptist M tension Society........Senior Circle Carton Street Church .. ■ Mr Mary Johnson .................♦...............Mrs D. F. Brown ...........

Mrs. F. I. Afthbeo Mrs. L. A. Dowser ... Mrs. C. M. Cartwright Mrs. L. V. Mebane .. . Mrs A. E. Orner . Rev. G. T. Haynes .. . Mrs. E. E. Syo........Mrs. Eloise Omer Mra. Mary Collins

Home and r..». Mission Society, per Mrs. Sarah Jones........Mrs. Julia Worsham ............ 1 3SMrs. Josephine Allen .............. N ®Mrs. Mary Jones ....M re. H. E. Jackson .............................. 14 J?E. B. Delaney Auxiliary Mis. Society, per Mrs. Josephine Allen.. 17 M Mrs. Roan Clark .................... ...........................................................Woman's Auxiliary Mass Meeting, per Mrat^H. E. Jackson.. Mrs. Mary Faulks ............................................................ ...............Mrs. Lena Truehart ......................................................................... •Mrs. Elizabeth Craig .......................................................................Second Baptlftt Church, Columbus.............................Arlington Baptist Church, per Mra. Rosetta Clark........... Mission Society 2nd Baptist Church, per Mis. Bertha A. Davis. Woman's Auxiliary of Bethany Church...........................

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South Carolin*.

Mrs Cora S. Boykin..............................

Tenno««e<j.Mra. E. E. Baker..............................................Mrs. Nellie Bishop ......................................Mias Mary Gibson .......................... ♦...........Mr«. M. Shackle.......... ................... .................King’s Daughters' Band, per H J. Allison. Mrs. C. E. Webster................................. - • • - •Mrs, Amanda Chambers ........ ♦.....................Ml as Ion ary Society let Baptist Church ... Little 7.Jon Baptist Church, Knoxville.......Sale of pictures ................................................Mrs. V M. Broughton ....................................Mrs. M. L. Campbell ......................................Mrs. M. E. Hamilton ......................................Mre, Amanda Block ...............................Mrs. Dlcle McCown ................ .......................Mra. Marla Nelson .................................. ..Mra. Suttle J. Carter............................. ......Mra. Lizzie Ray ............................ ...................Mra. Lucy Chilton .................. .........................Rev. Wm. Beckham ........................ .................

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(L Zion Baptist Church .........................Utile Zion Baptist Church ..................pn Janie N Claiborne............ ,■■-■■■.Olislon Society ot Monumental Church glselOB Band. I'Cr Mr. M. J. LArsery.... Aaliocb Bnptlsl Church .........................

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Mre. W Bellfield ............................’Z’4 10Mr. A. Taylor and wife............................. i onMre. Mstllc Hooker ................ i rflA 8. Jackson ............................................................. ' WWoman's General Convention of Texas . \ 5 00Mtb M a. Jackson ............................................. .Mre Artllla Jones.......... 1 skrm.p.c.w.colo............................................................................... : 6ooMira Lou Rerda Harrison............................................ 5 35Mrs M. Westbrook .................................................... 2 30Mra. Mnry Jone®........ < MMre. S W. Alien.......... ........................................ 45Mra. M. J. Elijah ................ ' 60Mre Cynthia Love ........................ ,., 2 00Mrs. L UjiRher........ .. ................................ 1 no** l Parker....................I™

Mra Uzr.le Haynes ..................... . j 00’■rfl Atmmda Branch ...................... 1 00Mrs. M. Mays...............................\ i W *****^.*♦ .. 1 00Mrs Annie M. Tunon ................................................ 1 00Mrs. Dushla Ritchie ............,..................................... t 00JJre A. A. Moore ...................................................... 1 00“re. E. Adams .. .............................................. 4. 1 00*Jre 1, A. Klndrlcks ................................................ I do„6 H. C Thompaon .............................................. IM

s B Vonns........................................................ 1 00"weilnnln Baptist Chnrcb ...................................... . 1 10Mts Mary Thomas ................................................ ... 1 00Mrs. Cora Mixon ...................................................... 40Mrs 1‘inota Robertson ................... ... 2 08Mrs. M m Buckner ......................... ... 3 06>Jts 8 A. Brazette .................................................... 60Mrs M, C. Manning ......................................'.... 06Mrs L. M Jones ........................................................ ... 2 36„ Mamie Jones ....... .... J 36m? S' A Gr,««’ ........... ... 2 00Mrs h. a Johnson ... .... 1 10

K. Aueband ........ . . 1 00Mrs A M Williams ........ 2 26„ I-. A. MeQutter . ........ 1 11Mrs r> c. Staples........ ........ 1 66Mrs Lucy Boone ........ 1 00


Mrs. Balina Florid ............ *..►............. .. ♦....................‘Church, per Mra. H. Bellfi-ld.............................. ..............Mt. Calvary Baptist Home Mission Society...................Mt. Calvary Mission Band .......... ............................Mrs. Emma Mercer ........................ ................... ►..............Mrs. N- M. Thomas ...........................................................Mrs. I. Armstrong.................... ............................................Mrs. S. Wold ........ ..............................................*..............Mrs. A. L. Price .................. ♦.......................Sisters’ Home Mission Society, per Mrs. M Shark i<> . Mrs. iM. Sbarkle ................. ♦ ♦....................................

Vlrflln la.

Prof. G. W. Hayes...............................................................................Mrs. Clara Jeter. ................ ♦ ................. ..............*........................Mrs. Sarah Reed .......................... .. .................................................Mrs Mary Scott.................... ................................................................Mrs. Wilbelmeola Southall ................................ . ...........................Mrs. Bettie Davis .............. ............. . .......................................

West Virginis.

Mre Angel Holmes .............................................................. iMrs. Hattie Bolding.............. ..............................................................West Virginia State Convention .....................................................Mies Bessie 9. Jordon .............. ..........................................................

Washington.

Mrs. L. V. Spencer...................................................................

kjt of Heralds .. .

Set Hope Church, Waco, v.• Hope Church, Waco L Street Church. Waco,

fe]e of U. 8. Unions....,.....................................Yoflutn’s B. S. C„ Tyler...........................................General Baptist State Convention, Tyler.............bd Baptist Church and Sunday School, Waco .. tod Baptist Church. Waco..................... ................Mt OHve Baptist Church. Waco.............................Nidml Baptist Union, Waco.*....................fiodey Creek Church, Mart................................. . .Hopewell Church, Lott.......................................InfepeDdent Sunday School, Rosebud......... .........hdepenrient Baptist Church, Rosebud............. ..

I Iidependonc Baptist Church Rosebud .................| Cineron Grove Church, Cameron..................*....I Ughu Chapel Church, Cameron........................... .

Cwneron Grove Sunday School. Cameroni New Hope Church Missionary Society, Rockdale Ultle Bcunri Church, Austin...............................Sweet Home Church, Austin.,,................*...........M Baptist Church, Austin.’................................

November.

DttJe Zio*. Missionary Society, Manor.. Glldern Citek Missionary Society. Manar Irt Baptist. Church, Austin.........................

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TEXAS.

September October.

2nd BaotlAt Sunday Bchrxtl. Port lAvara............................Mrs. H. Bel I field. Port Lavaca .........................................................2nd Baptist Church, Port Lavaca.......... . ....................................2nd Baptist Church, Port Lavaca................... ♦ ........................... .Palestine church, Victoria ...........................♦ ..........-..................

October.

Mt, Zion Church, Edgar............... ............... ........IMt. Zion Church, Edgar............ ........................................................Macedonia Church, Cuero............................ *..................................Mrs, Wu, Thompson, Cuero....................... ............ M 'Mrs. A. L. Hence, Cuero.................. ..............................................BJ1,Miss Ollie Green, Cuero............ ......................... »■'....................Mrs. M, Sloan. Cuero................................ *.♦................... *•)Mrs. L. Pried gen. Cuero..........................................................let Baptist Church, Marlin ......................................................... •••Providence Church, Marita .............................. .........................* “* ilet Baptist Church, Marlin....*......... .................................... .Mrs, L. Armstrong, Merlin............................................. *«.»•♦Mrs, N. E. Farrow .........................*........... ll*

Glldern Chuech, Manor.................Mt Rose ^joslonary Society, Baitrop.

November.

Mtlueh Sunday School. Hills Prairie..........................Antioch Church Missionary Society, Hille Prairie..., Loae Slnr Church. Bastrop............... ...Macedonia Church, Bae trap.........................*............Mount Rose Missionary Church. BastropPleasant Hill Church, Sayeravllle . •. -.......................Mt. Moriah Church, Elgin..........Mrj E. L. Tisdale. Elgin..............................................Sb’loh Baptist Church, Uttig ..Ebenozer Baptist Church, Lagrange Little Zion Church, Lagrange............hive Oak Church. Smithville ..........Live Oak Missionary Society. Smithville Macedonia Church, Georgetown...........................ML Pilgrim Church, Smithville.......... ..

0005

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Good Hope Churcb, Round Rock .................. ..................... I 7 MGood Hope Sunday School, Round Rock........ ............................... mGood Hope Missionary Society. Round Rock.. ,......... ' | 7| Mt. Calvary Cburcb. Taylor....,......................... ... ...........\\ ? <qMt. Calvary Missionary Society. Round Rock.. ......................Mt. Arte Baptist Church, Taylor.,.,............................................. 205Temple Chapel. Temple ........................................................................ GMt. Pleasant Cbapel, Grander............................................................ 4 g5Mt. Arie Sunday School, Bartell .................................................... ' 3 6JMt. Arie Mission Society, Hft,rtell............................................... $Sale ot Hernlde. Austin ............................................................... 5 55

December.

Ft rat Baptist Church, Austin .............................................................|6MNew Hope Baptist Church. Austin ...................................................10 2RSweet Home Baptist Church, Austin.. 2DMt. Olive Baptist Church, Austin........................ ............................. 3 55Eftenrzr Baptist Church. A iiatln ...................... ..................... 32 ULittle Bethel. Austin ............................................................................ 9 65First Baptist Church. Sftn Marcos....................................................11 deBethel Baptist Church, San Marcos................................................ 6 63Mt. Zion Church, San Antonio .......................................................... I 15Little Zion, Cnnero ......................—................................................... i 01Priceville Church. Slayden ................--............................................. 2 31

► Providence. Gonzales ............................................................................ 3 W■ FItrI Church, Eagle Lake .................................................................. 1 3iFLouisville Church. Bellville .............................................................. M

Synieniatlc Rivera* Club, Bellville.................................................. .. 2 00

January.

Independent Baptist Sunday School, Brenham ................ .............. 143Little Zlou Baptist Sunday School, Brenham.................................. 2 00Independent Baptist Church, Brenham............................................ 6 OdMt. Carmel Buptlsi Church. Hempstead ........................................ 2 40

MISSISSIPPI.

April.

Flrat Baptist Church, Kosciusko........................................Durant Baptist Church, Durant.........................................Asa Baptist Church. Lexington...............................................First Baptist Church, Goodman ................................. *•••Goodman Church, Goodman .............................................Mt. Zion Church, Canton........................................ ..Jones Chapel. Flora ......... -.................................. .....National Baptist Union, Goodman ................. ...........National SyGlemntlc GIvera' Club, Goodman............. .Mr. Lewis Ward. Goodmeji..................................................Union Baptlet Church, Meridian.... -..............................New Hope Baptist Church. Meridian..................... ...St. John Ba pi 1st Church. Meridian......................................Rev. J. M. Brooke. Meridian ..............................................Systematic Givers' Club.....♦..................................................National Baptist Union, Meridian ......................♦ .......... *

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gisters of Scooba, Scooba..........................New St. Cburcb, Shuqualak.....................second Baptist Cburcb, Macon.................gacond BapUtrt Church, Brookeville .... HL Hermon Mlaaion Society. Westport. GrcPDReld Church. Brookeville .............Tenth Street Sunday School, Columbus Shiloh Church. Columbus ................Missionary Union Church, Columhna... Slaters of church. Stages.......................Ackcrmnn Church, Ackermao -............Mt. Pilgrim Cburcb. McCool ........ .. .Nailonai Baptist Union. McCool.............Washington Chapel, Ethel ......................

May.McKenney Chapel, Greenwood .................................New Zion Church, Greenwood .Bell Flowers, Grenada -...............................................Duck Hili Cburcb, Duck Hill.....................................Winona Mission Society. Winona .............................Waler Valley ....................Evcrdiile Sunday School. Water Va]ley••••*•........Sons and Uaugbtera of Cbnrlty. Water \ alley. • ■ • ■ Bverdnle Cburcb. Water Valley...... • ■ - • • • Second Baptist Church Sunday School. Oxford. .. Rproml Bantlal Church, Oxford......... ■ • • • • • • • • •■ •Second Baptist Church, MMoo Society. Oxford.. National Systematic G1ver< Club.. .......... ■Rev I. C 1 Conard, Oxford . ♦........«-....................* * ‘Hopewell Baptist Church. Holly s.Dr1"g“-” Now Albany Grove Sunday ^ho°l. N** New Albany Grove Mission Society New Albany New Albnnj' Grove Church. New Albany ...........Sprint: Hill Church. Tupelo....................................Mt Zion Baptist Chureb. Boldwyn...........................Spring Hill Church. Booneville ................................St. Mark Baptist phurch, Corent.............................Hopewell nafltlet Church, Rtenr.l ...........................Pine Grove Baptist Church. Shannon....................Pina Grove Baptist Sunday School. Shannon........St John Bnpllat Church. Shannon .......................National Baptist Union, Shannon.............................Heralds ...................... ’..................Mrs. L. L. Thompson, Ok Iona .......................Second Baptist Church. Oklano............................New Hebron Mleaton Society. Egypt....................Mothers' Meeting, Egypt ........................New Hebron Sunday School. .. ................................Mrs R. A. Henderson, Egypt...............................New Hebron Church. Egypt.................................Second Baptist Church. Egypt...............................Se.-nnd Finn*let Church. Aberdeen ..........................

Si rail I Church, Amory ........................•...............ALABAMA.

May.Carbon Hill Sunday School. Carbon Hill ............

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Carton HUI Missionary Society. Carbon HUI.............. ..................... 4 00National Systematic Givers. Carbon HUI .......................................... 30

June,

B. Y. P, U. of First Cbut'eb, Tuscumbia......................... 1 1 30Russellville Church, Russellville......................................................... 3 10Shiloh Baptist Bunday School, Decatur............................................. 1 33First Baptist Church B. Y. P. U............................................. «First Baptist Church, Huntsville......................................................... t 10A friend/ Decatur ...................................... ,............................... 26

TENNESSEE.

Juns.

First Baptist Church, Winchester........................................................| 60Mt. Zion Church. Shelbyville ...................................................... 1 30Mt. 2)on Church, Tullahoma ...................................................... 1 30First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro ........................................ 1 42

KENTUCKY.

June.

kl;A« Baptist Sunday School. Franklin ......................3 1 00Faii-Is Baptist Church, Franklin.......... .................. .. 1 21Ebeaezcr Baptist Church, Franklin.,,. ..................... 1 61

RECEIPTS.

Mrs. B. B. WhitfieldMrs. L. 8. Edwards

Arkansas ....................S IshamsCalifornia ..................District of Columbia Florida ......................Georgia ......................Indiana......................Illinois ......................Indian Territory ....Kentucky ................Kansas ........................Louisiana ..................Maryland ..................Mississippi ................Missouri ....................New York ................North Carolina .... Ohio ............................

First Quarter,

t 611 11. 262 02

October and November.

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1 665 216 ST

24 21 3 262 603 602 06

29 H96 60

, .. ........... 1 00Oklahoma .................... *................................... ...................................... 26 86Pennsylvania ................................................................ jjfUmdc Island ........................................ ............................................... 1 82Tennessee .................................•.................................... 20 46Tens...................................... 10 00Virginia ......... • • • • •• ............................ 160 00Hone Mission Board .....................‘................ _——

01,140 32■scend Quarter,

Third Quarter.

Arkansan . Alabama ■ California Colorndo . Connertlrut District ot Columbia Florida Georgia Indiana Winds . Indian Territory Keotncky Kaom .. Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Mississippi Michigan Missouri . New York New Jersey North Carolina Ohio .........Oklahoma .. Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina Homo Mission Board Tennessee ........Mrs. M. JacksonTexas ............West Virginia Virginia ........Washington . Mrs. E B. Whitfield Mrs. U 8. Edwards

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10 103 10

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388 34 223 2»

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IArkansas .. .............Alabama ................................California ............................................................”................................Colorado .........Connecticut ................District ot Columbia

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Florid* Georgia Indiana Illinois Indian Territory Kentucky ...........Kansas Louisiana ............MassachuBetts ... Maryland ........ Missieslppi ...... Michigan ...... . Missouri................New York ............New Jersey ................North Carolina ........Ohio........................Oklahoma ..................Pennsylvania ............Rhode Island ............South Carolina ....... Tennessee ....................Texas...........................Virginia........................West Virginia ............Washington ................Mrs. E. E. Whltfleld . Mrs. L. M. Jackson .. Mrs. L. 9. Ed wards .. Home Mission Board .

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Fourth Quarter.$2,224 82

Oklahoma Pennsylvania kbode Island South Carotin* Tennessee -.. Texas ....... Wert Vlrginl* Virginia ..... . Washington . Mrs. E. E Whitfield Mrs. L. 8. Edwards Mrs. L M. Jackson Home Missions ... Foreign ....................

63

$1,242 72

329 4454 37

76 0016 00

72554060339516

expenses.

First Quarter.

9. Edwards El Whltfleld

Arkansas ................................................♦............................ ..Alabama .................... .......................................................... .........California ............ ...................... ............... .. ........... ...Connecticut .... ........Colorado............................... ♦............................. ♦District of Columbia .................... ..Florida ...................... ............Georgia............................ ...... ... ...... .........Indiana .................................. .. .........................................Illinois ..... ......................... ........ «.Indian Territory ...................................................... . .................Kentucky ........................ .. ............ ........ ..Kansas ...................... ............Louisiana ........................ .................................................. .. .. ..Massachusetts .............. ........... ..Maryland .................................................................. ........... ..Mississippi ........................... .Michigan .............................. . ....................... .............Missouri .......................... ................................................................New York .................................. ........... ..................................... .... •.New Jersey .................. • >«North Carolina .............. ............................................... ............... .0hlQ . . ................................................, .........................................

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Mrs. L. Mrs. FL Salaries Eipressage ............ Expense of Officers ■ ■• Field ................................Nation*) Baptist Union Postage .. ...... .... Printing ..........................Publishing Board ..... Supplies ........... ♦.Mary Buchanan .......Traveling ....................Office ...............................

WIN Aug ♦ Mrs. E. E. Whltfleld Mrs. L. 8. Edwards Mrs. L. M. Jackson Expresaage ........Salaries ............Foreign Missions Field ..................Home Missions Mary Buchanan National Baptist Union Oilice ... Postage . Printing . Publishing Board Supplies ........ .Traveling........ ..

I 132117375

20

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6 358 50

23 70109 25125 98

44 0564 3429 7613 60

$1,000 66Second Quarter.

97 8760 8419 70

1 86340 00 264 18

2 85 116 20

39 384 30

15 0064 2381 60

160 00 75 7325 35

>1.317 $3

294 MINUTES.

Third Quarter.B. E. Whitfield .. L. S. Edwards ... I* M. Jackson ..,

Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Bxpressage ....................Salaries ..........................Foreign Missions ........Field ................................Home Missions ..........Mary Buchanan ..........National Baptist Union Office .,.........................Postage ........................Printing ..........................Publishing Board ........Supplies ..........................Traveling ......................

I

Fourth Quarter. »1, 437 49

Mrs. L. B. Edwards............Mrs. E. E. Whiofieid .................. .................................................Salaries ................................................. ................................Expressage ................................... " .........................................Foreign Missions ........ ...........................................new........................................... .................................................Home Missions (left with churches by Field Missionaries)

National Baptist Union............ . .................................................Office .................................................. ’ ‘..........................................Postage ............................ . * i........................................Printing .......................................................................... .Publishing Board ........ ................. .................................................Supplies ............................................ ................................................Traveling ...................... ...........World Baptist Congress ......................

RECEIPT SUMMARY.

Received at Inst Convention-Supplementary report ot Corresponding SecretaryFinance Committee ................... .

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Total ............................................ 6630 68The various Women’s State. District ed ixwaT orpuiTsaUone *

report having raised for Home Missions and education.... |5,3B1 « in •>

66 03 24 06 36 tt

174 W 36 76

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Indian Territory ................................................................................ «« •«Keatwky..................................... •— 31Kansas ................................................................................................. “Louisiana .............. w wMaryland .............................................................................................. 3Mississippi ................................................................................................ M® »Missouri .............................................................................................. »» **New York ......................................................................................... 3J MNorth Carolina ................;............................................................. “

, ............................. 12D u<iOhio • • ............. ........Oklahoma ............................................................................................Pennsylvania ...................................................................................... 2" ,,Rhode Island ...................................................................................... “if

...........................................................................................................ml?Texas ........................................ 19 10Virginia ....................................................................................................... “Home Mission Board ..................................................................... ?f? „Mrs. I.iila Jackson ................................................................................ ’’Mrs. E. El Wbltfleld ............................................................................... ?’Mrs. I,. 9. Edwards ......................................................................... 8” fiWest Virginia .................................................................................... ?!New Jersey ........................................................................................ ,Washington ........................................................................................ . ..Massachusetts ............. , MMichigan .............................................................................................. ”Foreign ...................................................................................................... —

_ , . , . ................... 311,803 10Grand total ..............................................................................

EXPENSE SUMMARY.

Dixbursemeat ot reeeplts at last aeaelon—Mrs. S. W. -Layton .............................................................................Mry. V. W. Broughton ............. ............................ ..Mrs. Sarah Fieher Haya ..................................................................Miss L. C. Crittenden .......... . ..........................................................Mrs. P. J. Bryant ............................................... • • ‘ *........... * • • • • •Prof. W. L. Caneler (Minutes!....................................................Chas. Stewart (Reporter) .............................................................Foreign Mission® .............................. i . •Publishing Board .......................... ..................................................Homo Missions ................ ............... .................................. ..Supplies ................................... ♦ ........ .............♦.♦♦...♦...................Traveling .............................................*.............’•*•Pontage .................. 4 »...♦.♦■*♦■ ’ . ............Printing ..............................................................*'-*...............Mary Buchanan ................................... -Office ...... .................. .............................................................Salaries ........... ♦ T ’4 ♦ * ■ ‘Exprcseage ............. ■ *.................Fkbl .......................................................................................................................................

National Baptist Union _ aTo the Home Mission, B. Y. P- U. and Foreign MissionBoards from Uat session funds .................................................

Mrs. E. ID. Whitfield ......................................................................Mrs. L. H. Edwards ..........................................................................Mrs. Lulu Jackson ................................................. ".......................

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1,004 16 917 36 311 1'6 144 98 103 51 196 32 367 26 124 33

60 90 1,609 66

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296 MtNUTES. MINUTES. 297World Baptist Congress ..................................................... loti MDisbursed by tbe various Stale, District and local organiza

tions for Home Missions and Education............................ 6.181 i(

Grand total ................................................................................. >11,690 11Grand total receipts ....................................................................... >11,866 10Grand total disbursements ........................................................... 11,690 11

Balance on hand Sept 1............................................ . 77777This Is to certify that I have examined the books' of' (he Wm.77.'.

ê'Xrr^nrd °f the NMl0nal Bapt,et C»“*«>tlon, and found tbe

This September 1, 1905. AU<,l,Cr Nfll,0Da' Bapt,M

Respectfully submitted, NANNIE H. BURROUGHS,

Corresponding Secretary.L. C. CR1TTENDON,

Chairman.

SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF MISS N. H. BURROUGHS, CORRE- SPONGING SECRETARY.

WhmX.|D,str,c' COnVe“t,OD’ Marlon Co., Fla.. Mrs. a. M...................................................................................................................... | 3 36Woman’s West Virginia Convention, Mrs. M. Stratton.............

Central Mission Society Englewood. Mra. H. E. White..............South Carolina Woman's State Convention, Mrs. Boykin...........Pilgrim Mission Society, St Paul. Minn......... ...................................Mt. Olive East Association, IHlnola, per Miss M. M. Wall.... Georgia State B. Y. P. U.» Mrs. P. J. Bryant.............. .......Atlanta Association, per Mrs. P. J. Bryant................... ..Mra. Nancy Balay. Annual Member ................................... *Mrs. Margaret Wormley, Annual Member ..................... Mrs. M. S. Jones, Annual Member........ ............. ♦ ■Mrs, Tina Green lor Mission Circle St. Joseph. Mo............. Mrs, Florence Whitsell, Annual Memlter ............. ..........................Zion Baptist Church, Denver, Cot, Miss Whitsell..................MYs. Flirence Cook, Commissioner ..............Indiana Woman's Convention, per Mrs. Grigsby ............ ...............Mias B. E. Williams, Camden, 9. C....................... ........................Mrs. E. B. Gassaway, Anderson, 9. C. ............................ ..................Kansaa Woman’s Convention, per Mrs. Emma Gaines, Topeka-. • Mra. C. -H. Parrish, Ky., Woman's Convention Missionary --------Chamber Street Mission Circle, St. Louie, Mo., Mrt. Ella Howard.

delegate..................... ... ........................ .. ,.. * ♦ ♦ *..........Mt. Zion Baptist Church, H. M. S., Kasae, Tex.. Mrs. R. L. Will

iams, delegate ............ .................... .Spring Hill Baptist Church H. M. S.. Marlin. Tex., Mrs. Win-

jams, delegate ........... ............................................. .........................Hopewell Baptist Woman’s H. M. 8.. Knsee. Tex................

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itetheada Baptist Foreign Mission Society, Chicago, Mr* FannieJonea, Mra. J. Dillard, Mrs. Ellen Johnson, Addle Alex* aWr* Mm • Dwwua. Mra M K Hatlmvay. Mrr M w ci.rtMrs. A. j. t*eu, a- •<»»•*..................................................................«

Woman'a Convention of Ga._ Mrs. Lulu J. Washington and Mrs.Woman a convenuon ui un„ mia. jlmiu u. **<.« n,.o.Sophia 8cott Washington, delegatee .......................................... 20 00

Home and Foreign Mission Society of Maryland, Mrs, VictoriaBrooks, Mrs. Mary E. Reed and Mrs. L. A. Drew, delegates... 20 00

Mission Society St. Paul. Minn., Mrs. S. E. Kirtloy, Mrs. iWurtltaClayton, delegates ...................................... 5 00

Mrs. Ullle Wynn ............................... 1 00Woman’s Fulton County Foreign Mission Society ................... 10 00Firet Baptist Mission Society, Helena, Ark..................................... 3 DOMission Society Metropolitan Church. Indianapolis, [nd........... 5 00Hrs Josephine Butler ......................................... 1 00Mrs. Minnie Dickerson ................................................ 1 00Mrs. Annie Shiners . .............. ........................................... 1 00Rev, Wm. Gray .................................................................................... 1 00Mrs. P. A. James ............ .................................. 2 50/Mrs. P. A. James ........................ .................................. 1 00'Mrs, G. W. Carr ........................................................................-......... 1 00Mrs. Bettie Robinson ............ . ................................................ 100Mrs. E, C. Coles ..................................................................................... 1 00Mrs. Lulu Jamison, Indianapolis, Ind., Woman's Society Mt. Zion

Church ...... ........................................... 5 00Mra. B. A. Purson ............................. 1 00Mrs. Emma Walker ........................T.......................... . •........... 1 00

---- *-.* n--- ♦!«. TnrifanHttallfl.Mrs. tvmma vvajser ............................................... . ..............Mrs. AodereoD Mission Society 2nd Baptist Church, Indianapolis,Ind..................... .,............... .. ..... ........ ......................... .. .............................. ...................

Mrs. L. V. Mebane ..................................................... ......................Mrs. J. K. Jackson .................................................. ..Miss Mary Malone .......... .....................................................................Mra. Annie L. Huff, Mission Society, Zion Church, E. Nashville,

Tenn. ..., . ...................... .. .......................Miss Miranda Wilson ....................... .....Mrs. C. M. Wells* Jubilee Contribution................................. ...........Mrs. D. A. Murden .......... ........... . ............... ........... ..Mrs. R. J. Blunt, Fulton Co. Foreign Mission Con vendor.........Mrs. M. El Jackson ........................................... ............... ..Mrs. R. J. Blount, Friendship Mission Society, Atlanta. Ga......... ..M™. L. J. Chairs, 1st Bap, Mission Society, St. Augustine, Fla,, Mrs. Janie Morris, Mission Society New Mt, ZJon Church, Miami,

Fla............. ,,,,,,, 4, ......... ........ ..............................Mrs. L L. Chairs ............................... • • .............. . ................... ..Mrs. Eliza Richmond ............................................ .........Rev. E, D. Green ....................................Mrs. Annie M. Holman, for Mission Society Beulah Church........MIrsIo® Society 10th Street Mpcltt Church. Birmingham. Ala... Mlssional and Educational Convention, D. C., Mrs. J. M. Layton. Mrs. G. Clayton ......................... . .......................................... ...........Rrv H. W. Knight..................................................................................Mr*. A. N. Beil ...................................................................... . .............Mrs, Janie Morris ................ .........................Mrs. Jennie J. Cockrell ...................... . ...........................Mrs. C. E. Lewis .............................................................................v

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Lydia 8. Duncan ............................ ...............................................Catherine Hardin .................................................. .......................Josie Loney ...................................................................................

Mary F. Hardin, Cypress Abbo. Woman's Dept, ....................Helen P, Maloy ...............................................................................Rebecca M. Powell .........................................................................Ada Dickerson ...............................................................................Mary Williams ...........................................................................Hattie Cotton ........................................................ .........................L. W. Landrum, Creek Woman’s District Work, I T...........Eslclln Doulden .............................................................................Mattle Grigsby. Corinthian Mission Society. IndlnuapoHs,

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Mrs. M. E. 'Hollawell ................................................................Margaret Clemons .................................... .......................Nellie Rhodes .............. .....................................................Laura Anderson ......................................................... .Anna Wlltls .......................................................................Mary Smith ............................. .........................................

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Jdrs •4 re.Rflre.Mrs.Mrs.Mrs. F. B Hughes. Chicago Suoshioe BandOlivet Mission Society. Chicago, 1)1., per Mrs. Julia Burgese . . 70 00 Mrs. Lulu M. Jackson. Shelbyville, Ky................................................Mrs E. J. Wheeler. Newport Jubilee....................................... .DeBaptist Faulkner Mission Society, Rev. J E. Wood, Danville,

Ky................................................................................................................Mrs, Buller, Jacksonville, ID...................................................................Mrs. V. W. Broughton, Nashville. Eenn , Pledge .........................Rev E. D. Green, Foreign Missions .......... .........................................

The Corresponding Secretary’s report was received adopted.

Songs of rejoicing and waving of handkerchiefs attested the joy of the Convention over the brilliant results of the year’s work.

Mrs. E. M. Abner, Treasurer, was presented and read her annual report. (See report.)Total amount received.................................... ....$11,808 70Total disbursements ................................................. 11,690 11

Cash balance.................................. ................ ... .$ 118 59The Treasurer concluded her report with gracious words

of cheer for the faithful work already done, and the expressed wish that we might all enlarge our contributions and do a still greater work in the year dawning upon us.

A motion prevailed to adopt the Treasurer's report.Miss M. G. Burdette extended an invitation to the Con

vention to visit the headquarters of the W, B, H. M. S., 2411 Indiana Avenue, Chicago, Ill.

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An announcement was made relative to a banquet to be tendered the delegation by the ladies of certain churches of Chicago, III. Benediction by Rev. Mum

DevotionalDowell, Mo.Cooper, Mo. o, ------- „Prayer, Mrs. I. Shaw, D. C. Song,God full salvation to give,” ‘Til eye:

Comnimcc OH VVUrUCZUCOMrs. E. E. Whitfield, Field Missionary, was presented.Sister Wnimeiu Ccd h'f >—>• otron<r ’

to go constantly without losing one day during the year.■ 1 11 ---■t-— 3 *-»•* nf all kinds in

Benediction by Rev. Murr.

Night Session.exercises were conducted by Mrs. C. R. Mc- Bible reading, Matt. 5. Prayer, Mrs. A. H. Song, "Plantjny feet on higher ground.’’

" " Sung, " ’Tis the promise of _uu iu,“I’ll overcome some day.”

Committee on Courtesies appointed.Mrs. E. E. Whitfield, Field Missionary, was presented.Sister Whitfield rejoiced that God had given her strength

to go constantly wiinuui kwiiig or.c day during tb“ year. She said that she had contended for reforms of all kinds in the homes; she had discouraged dancing and all questionable games; she was proud of the good, worthy women she met and had striven to encourage the faint-hearted and dis] couraged; she had manifested labor; had urged men w stand up and be men worthy the name; likewise had she' appealed to women to be gentle, pure and kind, and do their duty in their own homes, or in whatever station of life they found themselves.Mrs, Whitfield said further that the black skin became popular in England. Russia so complimented our curly hair; she thought it so beautiful that we ought to turn it loose; but we decided to wait until we went to Russia to turn our hair loose. She donated two hundred and forty (210) pieces of gold and silver that was given her while in England to be used for the Training School; she plead that we continue to pray for and support the work and workers until every knee should bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is the Christ, the Savior of the world.

A motion was made that Mrs. Whitfield’s donation be accepted and expended as donated, and a rising vote of thanks be extended her. Carried.

Mrs. Lula M. Jackson, Ky„ another missionary, was presented. She made the following address in part: She expressed a joy in having an opportunity to serve our Convention for four months .of the past year. She traversed a part of Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma Ter. She visited 485 homes and a number of churches and schools. For six years she had labored in Kentucky as missionary, and on retiring home to rest, the call came to her to serve ub, aa she believed in answer to prayer to be used of God aa he should direct. She rejoiced that God could use


her as an humble Christian missionary, though it caused her at times to work in the trenches as well as at the battle’s front. She found mothers’ meetings very helpful in uplifting the home-life of the race.

The written thoughts, suggested by a general house keeping it was her lot to see, were very appropriately and timely spoken, as to the cleansing of the heart and enlightment of the mind.

A motion to defer discussion of the missionaries* reports was carried.

Mrs. L. S. Edwards, by her request, was excused from rendering her report.

A special selection was sung by the church choir. Mr. David Peyton officiated at the organ.

k President Layten made an announcement relative to lhe Jr. R. Certificates, and then announced that Miss N. H. Bur

roughs would present our returned missionary, Miss E. B. Delany.

Miss Burroughs reviewed some of the heroic deeds recorded of those who had wrought well for humanity. Among all those who had sacrificed their lives for Africa no one was more noble than our own beloved heroine. Miss E. B. Delaney, who had given three years of her life to Africa, and who will now address us in her own way.

Miss Delaney began her address by assuring us of God’s wondrous care of her on sea, from famine and fever on land. She then explained the Belgium outrage, and our hearts were grieved as we thought of the suffering of our people, who were compelled to secure rubber for the Belguim Government at any cost, even the loss of their limbs, if the required quantity of rubber was not brought. She said that if Africa is to be redeemed, her sons and daughters must redeem her, for the white man had the same spirit in Africa as in America. She told of her experience as a prisoner on the vessel as she returned home—being denied the privilege of bending to herself—because she was an American Negress. Our neglect had not only humiliated our workers and hindered them from accomplishing much they might have done, but had almost reduced them to Starvation.

As the dear woman spoke from the fullness of her heart, and her many experiences, we feltiguilty as well as grieved that we had not done more to sustain her. While we were asleep, Mohammedanism and Catholicism were making progress in Africa. She told of some of her boys who went forth to tell the story of Jesus: One died, having been beaten for testifying, expressing a wish to have another life to give, if thereby his brother might hear the blessed Gospel

storv As a result of that death eighteen heathen were saved She told of the great physical suffering of the natives and her utter inability to relieve them from lack of medicines and bandages. She was compelled to see heathen Mss into eternity without having anything to help them. Apathetic story, indeed! She complimented ua for building the house; but what was that compared to what we might have done. She told us of the great faith of the heathen-one little girl, in particular, whom she called Ruth. She said that Ruth was willing to die. if need rather than deny Jesus. When her mother refused to bring her any food, because of her faith, she said. “All right, msw wav God will provide.” In times of direst need Ruth was not known to complain. Miss Delaney toldtartUre from this country; how she felt she would never see tier father again, and yet God had sustained her,. an^ enabled her to bear all that had come upon her, she plead that we renew our zeal, share with Godrica's redemption and do our duty in the futu eshould lead us to see it. . . . The

An offering was taken for the work at this point, ine following persons contributed the amounts opposite theirnames; 11 ooMrs Anna. McGregor ..................................................... i 00Rrr. R. J. Petty ...........................-.............................................’ ... 1 COMrs. S. A. Gates................................................................ . 1 00Mrs .1. M. Layten .................................................................... .... 1 CCRer. D. T. Cully .............................................................. 100Rrv. W. J. White ............................... . .................................................. 1 00Mr C. B. Douglaes .................................................................... . J 00Mrs. Margaret Wormley .......................................................... .. i 00Mrs. J. W. Boykin ....................................................................... 100Miss Laura Warren ............................................................................... 1 0®Mrs. I.uoy Carter ............................................................... 60Mrs. W. H. Parlier .....Mrs. Ridley ..................Mra. L. V. Mebane ...

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Mrs. Alice Randle ........................................................... .....................Rev. .1. B. Hankerson ................................................ .....................'•bs Oebuvn ................................................................. ...................Mrs. E. B. Slaughter ................................................... ...................Mis. Hattie E. Brown ............................................................ ............Mrs. Elizabeth Kirby .....................................................;......................Mrs. M. Ek Goins........................................................... .....................Mra. Phoebe Smith ................................... ..................... ........................Mis. C. R. McBowell ............................................. ..Mra. Susan Easton ......................... •................... .................... .............Mrs. M. L. Saunders ...........................................................................Mrs. F. S. Washington.............................................................................Mrs. C. Johnson .. ......................................................... .................Mrs. J. A. Blrgatnon .....................................................

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M. C. Wicks................J. J. Jackson................Ellen T. Mason ........Frances Anderson . .

Mre. Mrs. Mrs. Mra. Mrs. Florence JenkJna ... Mrs. Sadie Porter .........Mra. Anna Smock ..........Mre. A. Massie ................Mrs. R. J. Meaeer ............Mrs. Claiborne ................Rev. T. L. Smith ............Mrs. S. A. Griggs ..........Mrs. Fanny Early ............Mrs. E. J. Gould ......... - -Mrs. M. M. Buckner........Mirs. J. Brockway ............Mrs. Ardmore ....................Mrs. L. W. Landrum .......Mrs. E. R. Tinsley ...... Miss Annie W. Armstrong Mrs. P. J. Bryant ............Mrs. ’

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Mary Bowers ........Mrs. Perry ....................

Marla Waldron ..Miss ____ .Mrs. I. E. Gibbs ..........Rev. E. M. Grlgge ... Rev. R. L. Williams .. Rev. W. R. Brown .... Rev. J. H. Burks ..........Dr. Fanny Kneeland .. Mrs. Rebecca Means .- Mrs. J. C. McClain ..... Rev. A. B. Mur den ........Mr. Moses Anderson /. Mr. G. V. Howard Mrs. ____ _____Mrs. Florence Thomas Mrs. Julia Flemings Mrs. Hattie W. Hatton Mrs. Mary V. Higgins . Mr. Wm. Fletcher .... Mies E. B. Delaney ... Mre. Josephine Butler ♦ Mrs. E. R. Carter........Mrs. Grade ..................Mrs. Amanda East ... Mrs. William Tells .... Mra. R. E. Pitts ............Mra. B. V. Person ..... Miss Mary Neal ............Mra E. E. Simmons .... Mra. Alice White ........Mra. Nancy Roan .....

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Miss Delaney introduced her native boy, Daniel, who walked a distance of two hundred miles to reach the coast, that be might come to America and learn more of the way of salvation. Daniel apoke to us in his native language, and Miss Delaney interpreted his message. He said that he was amazed to see women doing so great a work; he never saw the like before: he thought women had good hearts above all. and when they knew what was right, they taught their children. We thought if just five native women could see this Convention and know its work, they would soon have such a Convention in Africa. He prayed that some of our women would go and teach his mother and sisters in Africa.

$6.00 was collected to aid Daniel in his travels. He returned thanks in good English. He hopes to return to his people better prepared to preach the Gospel to them from the training he shall get in this country. Many hearty . hand-shakes and words of cheer were extended Daniel by 4 the good people who heard his story. "

Benediction by Rev. J. F. Thomas, pastor.

THIRD DAY—Morning Session.Early prayer service was conducted by Mrs. E. J. Gould,

Pa. Song, "Anywhere with Jûs.” Bible Reading, Ps. 46. Song, "Nearer my God to Thee.” Prayer, Sister Flowers, Tenn. Song, "When he adorns the skies ” Prayer, Mrs.E. J. Gould. Song, “Jesus lover of my soul.”

Mrs. Annie Anderson, Ind., spoke of her deep interest in missions, and her longing for more information.

Mrs. Maiinda Dowell, Kentucky, testified, also.Minutes of previous sessions were read and approved

with necessary corrections and additions.Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Kansas, was appointed reporter for

the meeting.Mrs. L. V. Mebane read a paper "How to Cultivate the Spirit of Giving.”

OUTLINE.The Bible teaching to give as binding as the doctrine of

repentance and baptism.Bible study necessary to cultivate the spirit of giving.(Luke 6:38.)Giving a command. (Luke 6:38.)

Giving a duty, more blessed to give than to receive.(Mark 10:21.) . . tIllustrations: Young Ruler was bidden to give to the poor. Zaccheue, when converted was willing to give largely.

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Liberality, cheerfulness and willingness in giving commended of God. Mrs. Mebane’s paper was replete with Bible texts, the best proof of the beautiful statements made as to the cultivation of the spirit of giving.

The incident of the widow’s mite was presented, as the example worthy of emulation.

Mrs. Roberts, of Florida, whose name appeared on the program, being absent, Mrs. Wayts, of the Moody Bible School, was given an opportunity to speak.

She said that Paul preached and labored, that men and women might be converted; others used various means to keep them interested; thus different pastors used different means to keep their members interested in the work of the churches. We should endeavor not only to enlist, but to hold men as loyal members of our churches. Churches suf-

I fer from lack of trained men and women to help them. " There’s a work peculiar for women to do, that makes it

absolutely necessary for trained women to help in the developments of the moral and, religious life of the race. Not a trained woman to work for missions in Florida. Mrs. A. E. Waytes told a touching story of her experience on St. John’s River. She told how she sang on the boat, on which she had not even a seat to rest upon, while a company of rough men were playing cards, and taking God’s holy name in vain. While she sang, God touched the hearts of some; cards were thrown aside, compliments showered upon the singer, and her journey rendered much more comfortable. 1

Other committees were appointed. (See reports.)Corresponding Secretary made a statement relative to

needle work exhibition.A motion was made to remove the Exhibit to the armory,

where there was plenty of room.Discussion arose as to the propriety of moving the ex

hibit.Mrs. S. J. Gray, Illinois, considered it wise to have the

exhibit remain at Ebenezer. Mrs. S. J. Carter, Tennessee, thought it should be placed where it would be most profit- ■ able. Corresponding Secretary urged that it be removed, that the articles might be seen to greater advantage, and thus be more easily sold.

Motion was called for; and w’as carriedSong, “There is a Fountain filled with Blood."A motion that the two papers read be printed in “The

Mission Herald.” Carried.In view of the great Macedonian cry of Miss Delany for

I the Foreign Field, Mrs. S. J. Gray, Illinois, gave a glowing I rcount of the training and mission work of a devoted [Christian young woman, who was willing and ready to

offer her services for the Foreign Mission Field, and then presented the name of Miss Nancy Jones, Memphis, Tenn., is the person whom she would recommend for that important service.Mrs. Mattie D. Grigsby, Indiana, read a paper: “City

She spoke especially of the social and economical con-| ditions.

lack of suitable employment and just compensation was the cause of much evil; saloons one of the greatest evils of eity life That the saloon was responsible for the corrup- tion of the city government; destructive of citizens’ independence of thought and action; appealed to women to improve the social life of the people; Christianity both destructive and constructive, destroying evil and building up food.

Illinois and Mississippi delegates were called out.A motion prevailed that Mrs. Grigsby’s paper be printed

in “The Mission Herald."A paper was read by Mrs. C. M. Wells, Ala., “How to In

terest the Women of the Rural Districts."Mrs. Wells said that the majority of our women were in

the rural districts, and that we should go to them, come in dose touch with them, and help them. That, by love we must reach them; when reached we can interest them, by plowing them we are interesed in them. Missionaria should make frequent visits to the rural districts, hold meetings with our less favored sisters, and use every effort to lift them, as they climb.

Mrs Crowell, another appointed to read a paper being absent. remarks were made by our worthy Recording Secretary, Mrs. V. W. Broughton, concerning the John C. Marlin Educational Fund. Mrs. Broughton told us, God had raised us another friend for the race, in the person of Mr- John C. Martin, who was a multi-miilionare, and that he had liegun to help us in our moral and religious life by establishing Bible Unions and Institues, and supplying our schools with Bible teachers. He hoped to magnify the study of the Bible, and make it popular, as be believed that to l>e the most powerful agency for the moral elevation of the human family. His plan was so far reaching that even- man, woman and child who desired could share the benefits of his gracious beneficence. Literature Was distributed explaining the plan more fully. Mr. Martin was not alone interested in the race here, but in Africa as well,

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and he believed as we, that Africa is to be redeemed by het own sons and daughters in America.

This talk was received with applause.Mrs. Sarah D. Brown, Illinois, was introduced. Mrs

Brown presented her book, “Launching Beyond the Color Line.” She said our convention surpassed her most sanguine hopes. It was the most significant assembly she ever visited. She said:

"Adam disappointed God , and disappointed us. He hid behind his wife; so God dpuld no longer trust important matters with man, but chose a woman to present his Son to the world. Beecher said, ‘Being woman, we were just nearer God,’ and she would say, being Baptist women and so numerous, we were well prepared to solve the race question.”BOYD GEO 0 JULY 20th 06

Mrs. Brown was sorry time could not be given her to speak as fully as she desired. We all enjoyed her talk.

Mrs Hattie Matton, Ark., representing the Orphan Home of Helena, spoke of her work, an dasked the Convention to assist her in her great effort to shelter and save the poor orphan children of her section.

Mr. Taylor, Executive Representative of True Reformers, was introduced and spoke of his work. He said that we needed business in our race’s development The True Reformers were doing much in the businss world to advance our progress. Figures and facts were given to substantiate the assertion made—$5,000 paid out monthly to employees.

Pastor Thomas announced that the Committee on Entertainment would furnish delegates with tickets for the banquet.

Rev. White, Ill-, made a statement relative to visiting cards. Delegates were asked to remain in their seats preparatory to forming a line of march to take a moving picture.

Evening Session.President Layten called the house to order. Committees

were called.Devotional services were conducted by Mrs. S. M. Mitch

ell, Fla. Song, “On Christ the solid rock X stand." Bible reading, John .15:1-7. Prayer, Mrs. Amanda East, Pa. Song, “Must I be carried to the skies.” Prayer. Song, “Jesus lover* of my soul." Minutes were read.

A motion to receive and adopt tile minutes. Carried.Prof. J. Max Barber, Editor of “Voice of the Negro,” one

of our best magazines, was introduced by Mrs. P. J. Bryans

Vite President. The editor said he was delighted to be I present in our great convention, and was grateful to our I Vice President for the kind words she said of his magazine.I He said that he considered woman’s influence the most pow- | erful agency in the world for moulding public sentiment, i and next to woman’s influence was the power of the press. | Ke appealed to the Convention to take a copy of his maga- | line, subscribe for it, and thus help him in his effort to I make favorable sentiment for the race.| Rev. Apple was introduced. He presented a booklet, I “Open d<>or.” He repeated several verses from his book- | let and impressed us with its merit.Mrs. M. H. Flowers was given an opportunity to present

‘The Fireside School work,” Mrs. Flowers said that the object of the Fireside School is to make home the happiest and purest place on earth through the daily study of the Bible as outlined in “Hope,” the organ of the Fireside School. Sister Flowers told how God had wondrously blessed this work of Sister Joanna P. Moore in reaching thousands of homes, uplifting and developing their inmates through this daily study of God's word, and other helpful books that treat of home and its development.Mrs. Della Shaw, D. C., read a paper, “How to Do Successful Work Among Children.” .She said: “Youth is the time to leach missions. The work of Mission Bands should be substituted for sports. Bible truths should be simplified and made plain to children ”Miss Nancy Jones was introduced by the President.

I Miss Jones said that she always had the mission spirit, and I believed it was given her at birth in answer to her mother’s I prayer for God to send some one to redeem Africa. She I went lo Africa as'soon as God provided the way; she spent I ten years there, and returned home on account of her moth- I era illness, from which she never recovered. She had now I buricil her mother, her heart was in Africa; she loved the I work, and was ready to go when the Lord provided the

I way.I Mrs. E. A. Wilson was asked to discuss the subject pre- I tenu-d by Mrs. Shaw. Mrs. Wilson said that she believed I her pecial work wns atnong the children; she thought no I work should be of greater interest o us. She had a band I of irirls, who met weekly and were doing some practical I Christian work; she felt assured that her efforts with those I girl-- were not in vain. When an old person is saved. only I a soul is .saved; but when a child is saved, a whole life is

I saved for Christian service.■ Mrs. S. J. Gray, Ul, spoke to the subject. She had been


« teacher of children for 37 years Sin™cagx. she had enjoyed the privilege of a two yX<fX?-1 kindergarten work, and considered that work L

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Mrs. Amanda East, Pa., spoke of her Mission cl told us that her children were well acquainted with eign missionaries; they clothed twenty-fow of Rrn/u Bouey s boys in Africa. y our ot îrother

Mrs. J. M. Layton, D. C„ said that the development nf tu children depended upon the women, and that there w™ In Hrtf ° djatroy ?ur c5iIdren than the “system of ticket-selling and punch-card begging.” The rewards fered made the children so zealous to win that they exnVrf themselves to evils that might not be oven‘cornednW

Mrs.- Miller, a photographer, spoke of her work and m P Rev Hubh^ r! t0 tekv6 a Picture of the Convention Stato ’ H bb ' ’ ’ 3P°k*’ rePre8ent«’8 the women of his

Mrs. Ida B. Wells-Garnett was introduced. 1Last announcement concerning banquet was made Benediction by Rev. Hubbs, La.

Night Session.t^w™™V>Vndrbanqêt was tendered the delegates of of Z TiV Auxlliary Convention by the Joint Committee R>.H~J?n<?W,n£ ch.u;cl)es: Ebenezer. Shiloh, Bethesda, fist rh,^Tpn’ Pr®vld«"ce> Friendship, Elgin, Second Baptist Church, Evanston: Second Baptist Church, Joliet; Hermon.

Rev. H. W. Knight, Master of Ceremonies, introduced the literary program by choice and timely spoken words of greeting m behalf of the Reception Committee.

oir sang Coronation,” Pastor Thomas complimented our Convention m the highest terms. He has visited all our annua] meetings, save one, since our organization, and considered this the best one we had ever held. He believed our successful sessions were largely due to the fact that we held our meetings so far removed from the brethren that tney could, not interfere with our proceedings. The reception committee had done all in their power to make our stay pleasant, and he hoped we would return home satisfied with the entertainment given.

I The Master of Ceremonies introduced Rev. Johnson, pas- lurof Joliet Baptist Church, who read Ps. 107:1-21. In- liaation by Mrs. J. F. Thomas, Ill.I Solo, Miss Bell, Fla. A charming selection that filled ■mi* hearts with joy< , ..I. A recitation and song were sweetly rendered by little Ger-I trade Luce! ter Gotier, Los 'Angeles, Cal.I Rev. Derrick, Jackson, 11)., favored us with a musical se- | lection, rich and rare. As an encore, Rev. Derrick sang, Hocked in the Cradle of the Deep."I Mrs. I- Gotier, Los Angeles, Cal., read a paper, The.I Power of Hod.” Man’s power i was reckoned from what I ie does • lod’s power alone infinite, manifest in creation, Imking. K he did, all that was made by the power of his I word. , lie said, “Ut there be light, and there was hght.I Astronomy reveals that what God has done for the w»J“>

he has done for other planets. The creation.of the.soul, md God's plan for man’s redemption, the h’ghest expres

Lion of God’s power; all other of his mighty works sinkI into insignificance in comparison. .

Solo. Dr. Kelly. A second call attests thethe vast tudience experienced from the rendition of Dr. Kelly s first

Gales, of Second Baptist Church,-Evanston, was selected by the Joint Committee of ladies to present the dress of the evening. ___ . mnonetShe said that of all God’s creatures, woman is the magnet.A pure. Christian spirit is the crowning *®m J* ™Xt hood. She touched upon the race question, siting ™at she believed woman had come w^ wouldtion of the great problem, and that she bel .hasten the day when the prophet’s vision should £ rente*.“Ethiopia shall soon stretch forth her hands to God, missionary activities had already d®ve!®1’) pina UDOn Ug. mond- among us; surely a brighter day ’s "orthy rep Honorable mention was made of some of our -worthy rep rescnlatives. . v,„A flashlight picture of the Convention was token by Prof liynes, while Mrs. Gale remained standing on tbepiat- f°Th.. Master of Ceremony called upon President Layton to

resp -nd to the address of the evening. „ortv. thanksM rs. Layton very graciously’ £the® entertainment

of our entire delegation for the pH* * af Churches,given up by the ladies of the Joint Committee ot unurenea,

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assuring them that their contribution had done much to ward the great success of the meeting.

President Layten called upon other ladies to join her I; extending our appreciation for the many courtesies extend, ed.

First, Prof. Mary C. Parrish was called upon. Mrs Parrish said that she was shocked almost as greatly to lx called to the platform as she hud been recently shocked by the noise of the flashlight. She was delighlcd to nott the substantial evidences of welcome in the churches and homes she had visited, and she hoped the evidence of real worth manifest in the delegation representing the Convex tipn had justified the hearty welcome so kindly extended. Again she thanked the friends and hoped most pleasant memories of this occassion would be cherished both by host esses and guests.

Mrs. Sophia Shanks, Ark., was also called to add a word of appreciation. She said “amen” to all that had been said; her sentiments had already been expressed; she would never forget the good pastors and people of Chicago, who had spared no pains to make our stay comfortable and pleasant during the sitting of the Convention.

At the order of President ‘Layten, officers and members repaired to the dining room, where a most delightful and unique banquet was served by the famous caterer, Mr. Smiley, Chicago, III. Thia banquet far surpassed anything of its kind ever given our National Convention. Tables ar tistically decorated; waiters in full dress attire; repast, choice, dainty and well prepared and served.

A motion was presented to sell the coins donated by Mrs. Whitfield at $1.00 each. Carried.

The Corresponding Secretary urged the sisters to supply themselves with books, cards, charts and all supplies necessary to keep well informed as to the progress and importance of the work. An excellent machine on the platform was to be donated to the Missionary Society whore quilt brought the most money to the work.

SATURDAY—Morning Session.Early prayer service conducted by Mrs. M. H. Flowers,

Tenn. B bl, rending, Ps. IS. Songs. Prayers, Rev. Mrs Craft nnd Mrs, Telllua. Song, “Teach me how to pr*7> Mrs, Bell F. Woods. Song. Prayer, Mrs. Boswell, Mo, Song, "Glory to his name." Mrs. H. Allison, Tenn., testified : As God's witnesses we are to testify what we know,

I salt of the earth, God required us to help save this lost »W. Mrs. E. Williams, Col., also testified to her great ferest in the Lord's work.President Layten called the house to order.Minutes of Friday afternoon and night were read and iproved.Committees were again called, as many were not informed

epon what committees they had been placed.i Kev. Cosoy, representative of National Baptist Benefit Association. said that strict quarantine regulations made it difficult for delegates from the far south to reach the Con- rention: for that cause his wife, who was on program for Hat hour. was.absent. He then spoke of his work as belt? a regular department of the National Baptist Convention; told of the good the Benefit Association was doing, and expressed a desire to have a woman from our Convention on his board in order that our women might more largely tbare the benefits of the Association, He complimented tor work nnd hade us continued success in all our efforts for jwd.Announcement by Miss E. B. Delaney regarding herreport.The Corresponding Secretary read an interesting letter from Mis. Holman, Fla. She made further statements concerning the Training School, and told of a plan she had to raise npother hunded dollars on the Chattanooga, Tenn., auilt, which had already brought $125.00 to the Convention. The quilt was to be donated to President Morris when the other hundred dollars was secured from the brethren.

Vice President Bryant introduced Mrs. Conner, St Louis, Mo. she spoke of a Rescue Home that God had enabled a few e<>od women to establish. They had rescued quite a number of girls, and sought to lead every one rescued to a saving knowledge of Jesus. She thought we needed fathers’ meetings, as well as mothers’ meetings to help save both

bovs nnd. girls,Mr«. F,. F. Woods, Mo., was moved to say another word of praise tn God for the rescue work being done by our wnnu-n tn St. Louis, Mo.Mrs. L, Gotler, Cal., assured us of her great interest in half <>f the Woman’s Home nnd Foreign Mission Convention thr 1 ord's work as represented by our Convention. In he- nf Southern California, she extended ns an Invitation to nol.l oUr annual meeting .in Los Angeles, Cal.

Mrs. I. Miller, Texas, said the keynote was surely itruok when Mrs. Cooper said we needed fathers’ meeting! M well

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as mothers’ meetings. She further said that the wagon of Texas was being effectuallv usedT G ,{*’Sister Miller touched the hearts of many as she wm1’' the heart of the many sacrifices our noble ChrNtinnVm^ were doing to help uplift and reform the race. ome*

Dr. Fanny Kneeland spoke to the subject of “C.,. . Children." She said that the sin of Xery among thl young people was alarming. Her practice gave opportunities to observe this great evil She LtnLS parents to use stern means to remedy the evil Those spare the rod spoil the child. 11,088 who

Mrs. Nellie Bishop made an address, "A Missionary So- ctety and How to Conduct it." She said that a Xonaw i society was organized to carry out our Lord’s last command

Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every «a ’f 'V* lhe duty of ch"Chea to give their oat

work Te\Rnd ftu? t0 provide for the expenses and!h® vh?rChe®‘ uW<>men 8 A,<i societies should do

this ocal work; but not the missionary society. Pastors and socl.e,tiM should co-operate. Missionary leaden

rhnle b « 0 f0Tei vhe meat” of aalvRtion, 'and love\ent y d° their dUty t0 ’en Such Pr*'ver lcftd» to tot

work necessary to success. Building of fires should bs ft"*”1 cheer,f«lly, ” J^dinir th® meeting. Leaden >hou ri £.WP r 'Ua h?lpful induction s good papm

d ” nfts" presented. Ut no timid sister fail to do her ft'£~?aa*e «*« ««n t do »■ much as others; all should AnJIS irl' should never go to b meeting unpi* pnred '2 lntTRt their helpers, Never bo discouraged, be- 2*“J” ""jail gatherings. Jesus did not despise meeting Ml v °ne’ A pu “ c mating with a good program occasaion-

tbat Mrs Bl’hop'a paper be printed in the Mission Herald was presented.

Mias Burroughs stated that the paper would be printed in tract form and all could secure a copy.

Mrs. Parrish wished to know of Mrs. Bishop what she I wished missionary societies to do? She had considered clothing the naked, feeding the hungry, and otherwise re- I neving suffering humanity the work of missionary societies, I Mrs. Bishop explained that she regarded local relief work I as one department, and missionary work another depart I ment of the church work. I

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I Mrs. Shaw, D. C., spoke to the subject matter of the pa-■ ^Hrs C. H- McDowell, Mo., thought as Mrs. Parrish, that Ife missionary society should relieve suffering humanity at

I "Emotion to print paper in The Mission Herald was ■oiled for and curried.| Discussion of Mrs. Bishop's paper continued.| Miss Delaney said that rescue work and other linesi of letiritable work were missionary work; but it was largely■ taeficiarv, and we should not do this home work to the sadI Mglect of that extremely needy work to be done in Africa, I rbere men and women are dying without ever hearing the I^motinnl-o ’limit discussion to fifteen minutes Preva,,ft-

I Mrs. Brockway, Ind. Ty„ spoke to the subject and en- I toreed the sentiment of the paper. .«,timentI Mrs. Eilna Boyshaw, Ind., also endorsed the sentiment

I 1 Mrs PIVm.’Parker, Ky., said we had three (I u: Home and Foreign Missions and Education, and we need I sot neglect one for the other. ___ M n,1(.itnarI Time being out, a motion prevailed-to; «™ntMrc. BucknerII few moments hi which to speak. She urged t nalanevI circulation of Mrs. Bishop’s paper, also that Miss Delaney I topermitted to travel through Texas. w^ments

The Corresponding Secretary made othermon- Mlte boxes were on hand to use for collecting mission mon

LThe President staged that the time hadstation of officers, and lhe Convention was entmtsd to retain ii, good name by transacting this business wunwe asme decorum that had characterised a’l°V!?.F pte. Total

Enrollment Committee called roll of delegates. Total number reporting present was 276. n.»n«tt beingEre iho roll was called. Mrs. Ida B.Well».Barartt Ming obliged to legve on account of anoV16Si2?t^S<nvitation to half of the citizens of Chicago, extaadad olivet Baptist * banquet to be given Monday night at Olivet sapiisv ^By* motion the Convention accepted the irndtation.

Mm. Gates. La., called for order of the day. .. j f President Layten explained constitutional condition

TS“’ft revive the report «( C~mi» » Enroll-

ment. Carried.

314 MINUTES. 315minutes.President declared the house ready for election ai

called Mrs. M. E. Hamilton, Vice President, Tenn., to pr side.'

Mrs. J. M. Layten made a motion that each delegate ca her own ballot for the candidate of her choice. Moth prevailed.

A motion to appoint tellers. Carried.Tellers appointed: Mrs. Dr. F. Kneeland, Mrs. S.

Gray, Mrs. Howard, Mrs. C. H. Parrish.A motion by Mrs. N. West, Tenn., to suspend the rul

and elect by acclamation. Lost.Mrs. A. Peyton, 111., nominated Mrs. S. W. Layten, Pi

for President.Miss Allen, D. C., nominated Mrs. J. M. Layten, D. f

President.Mrs. J. M. Layten arose, thanked the lady for her nomi

nation, and declined.A motion that the nomination close. Carried.A motion that the Secretary cast the ballot for the Con

vention for Mrs. S. W. Layten for President. Carried.Mrs. M. E. Hamilton declared Mrs. S. W. Layten duly

elected President of the Woman’s Auxiliary Convention for the next twelve months.

Mrsl P. J. Bryant, Ga., was nominated for Vice President.

Mrs. Annie Peyton, III., was nominated for Vice President. Mrs. Peyton declined.

A motion that the Secretary cast the ballot of the Convention for Mrs. P. J. Bryant, Ga., for Vice President. Carried.

Mrs. P. J. Bryant was declared duly elected Vice President.

Miss N. H. Burroughs was nominated for Corresponding Secretary.

A motion, that the Secretary cast the ballot of the Convention for Miss N. H. Burroughs for Corresponding Secretary. Carried.

Miss N. H. Burroughs was declared duly elected Corresponding Secretary.

Mrs. V. W. Broughton was nominated for Recording-Secretary.

Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Kan., was nominated for Recording Secretary.

A motion that nomination close. Carried.Mrs. Emma Brown, Kas., made a glowing speech in tte

interest of Mrs. Wilson’s election. The West wished to be

in the elective officers, and while they found no EH toe "mK the acting Secretary, they wanted

ft °f) thC UM°r" MPh! Fo^rs, Tenn., and Mrs. fcrav lil aroê to sneak in defense of Mrs. Brough- kdX A heltod debate ensued. Votes were called

Broughton. 144; Mrs. E. A. Wilson, 112.Mrs V W Broughton receiving the majority of

®n. Broughton’s election unanimous.The motion was carried. „„minafed for Treasurer. Ko^t^ê^ôn-

P&UUK declared duly elected

rZ.‘s/A. Hays, Ga., was nominated for Assistant Re-Lording Secretary. . .. h.not of the Con-Lmn°tor M* W^SV^stant Recording Sec-

Ktary. Carried. , , .„telj Assistant ReMrs. S. A. Hays was declared duly eiecreu

Biding Secretary. , c.wD m.Convention adjourned to meet at" • P-

Night Session. l Miller,. Devotional service were C0T,du5t®drr 0L “yrayer. Song,

Tex. Song, ” Am I a Soldier of the Cross. rray ‘Nearer my God to Thee” "Must Jesus bear

Bible reading. Matt. 5:1'P‘ - t5„s keep me near thethe cross alone.” Prayer. Song. Jesus Keep tress." . were read and

Minutes of Saturday’s proceedings•dopted. . „ . ... ro,A a supplementary report.

Corresponding Secretary read(See report.) . p vention by the Secretary,

Total amount received at ConventionM46.G2. , «« 87. (See report.)

Finance Committee reported *“®a:%Flo'rence Crittenden A letter was read asking aid for aRescue Home*’ in Kansas. night’s collection with

A motion was made V’Vlde ^he night sthose seeking financial aid. Carrier-

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Vice Presidents, members of Executive Board and Tra ing School Board were read as presented by States, were elected aa chosen by their States,, except those fri Illinois, as two sets of officers were presented, whereas th is only one State Convention.

The Illinois matter was returned to the State for adju ment.

The President recommended that her recommendatw made several years back, that the office of StatisticianI created, be adopted at this meeting.

Mrs. C. H. Parrish read the following resolution:Whereas, The growth of our work is phenomenal, and if

becomes us to gather the statistics of our woman’s wort throughout the Union, that we may better know our own strength and the world have a more correct idea of ow worth, be it

Resolved, That we now create the elective office of Statistician.

The resolution was unanimously adopted.President Layten nominated Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Kan., for

the office of Statistician. She was unanimously elected, and declared duly elected as the Statistician of the Woman’s Auxiliary Convention.

Mrs. Roan, Ky., sang her song, “We’ll understand it better by and by.”

A collection of $3.32 was taken.Pastor Thomas made announcement of the Sunday sen

ices.President Layten said a few closing words, with the ex

pressed desire that we would all return home inspired to do more and better work for the Master.

Rev. H. W. Knight, III., pronounced the benediction.

FIFTH DAY—SUNDAY.Ebenezer Baptist Church.

SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES.In every city of the land a lady shall stand with a lamp

in her hand; or a Baptist church in every city—the Baptists are such a host.—Rev. Matthews, Ga.

Sunday school should be entered in early life, and remained in through the natural life; no graduates from Sunday school.—Prof. Wm. Stewart, Ky.

Daniel succeeded because he purposed in bis heart not to defile himself.—Rev. E. M. Griggs, Tex.

Sunday school is the greatest school on earth. The one abject being I he salvation and development of souls, through He systematic study of the Bible.—Mrs. V. W. Broughton,

fas.The supreme demand of the hour is service. Every Chris- Uta should !>e ready for service or sacrifice.—Rev. Raiford,

£ C.Baptists number as many as all other evangelical denomi- ut»ns together. Startling figures are given of our numerical strength and financial standing.—Rev. Bacote, Kan.

The earlier our children are converted, the better for item Sunday school is often the starting point of their tthation. A dying child of six years testified, “Fm going togtory."—Rev. Smith, Va.Bev. Henry Allen Boyd, Tenn., conducted the Sunday

•chool service.t Sunday Morning—11 O’clock.

Services held at Ebenezer Baptist Church.Bible reading, Acts 20:1-27, by Rev. Wm. Phillips, Pa.

Prayer by Rev. Gaddie, Ky. Selection by the church choir.The President introduced Rev. E. M. Griggs, Tex., to

preach the sermon.Rev. Griggs requested the church to sing a spiritual hymn. Mrs. Lumpkins, Ga., sang, “I heard the voice of Jews say.” Rev. Griggs’ text was Prov. 31:10. Theme, “A

Strong Woman.”Outline: “Solomon could well speak of woman from tis experience with seven hundred wives, as the average Ban knew somewhat of her from one wife. The question *rted In the text only emphasizes the value of a virtuous woman. The word virtue has a history. First, it meant courage; second, honesty, and third, in our age, it means chastity Every time, however, standing for the highest type of character. Nothing can hurt woman like sin, and nothing can destroy sin like woman. Christ and women can save the world. The devil and women can destroy it. Rome went down through her bad women. May we not take warning?” Illegal marriages and the dance habit were strongly condemned."Baptists, above all people, should stand strong against the dance. Our first great Baptist preacher, John the Bap-

I tist; lost his life because of the dance.”i A strong protest was made against dancing women. He 1 raid that the dance is simply a means for men to embrace

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women. That drunkenness and dance go hand in hand, and that both should be strongly condemned. Fashionable dress was denounced as dangerous, and the means of many worn- en falling into divers temptations. Said he, “We need strong women to care for the home, train children, and contend for righteousness in social life, even if not popular."

The principle work of woman in the home was touched upon. Said he, “She was called into public service to help others carry out right principles in their homes. Home is nothing when confidence is gone. The husband safely trusts in a strong woman, and will succeed no matter how the tide goes. A strong woman is so precious that no value can be placed upon her. Her counsel is valuable; she is industrious, and works willingly. A good mother needs the sympathy, encouragement and prayers of God’s people.”

The choir sang an anthem, “Hosanna to our King.”• A solo by Miss Smith, D. C., was touchingly rendered.

The church choir sang several beautiful selections while the offering was taken.

Amount collected, $38.20.Committee on Temperance read a report. (See report) Upon motion the report was received and adopted.Committee on Recommendations read report. (See re

port.)Upon motion the report was received and adopted.Mrs. S. J. Gray, Ill., thanked the Committee for recom

mending Miss Nancy Jones for the Foreign Field.

Sunday Afternoon.

The great Missionary Mass Meeting was held at the Armory. Our Woman’s Auxiliary Convention was ably represented by Miss N. H. Burroughs, Corresponding Secretary.

Sunday Night.Devotional exercises. Sacred selections were rendered by

the choir.President Layten introduced Rev. John Ford, who had

been selected to preach on this occasion. He read Rom- 9:1-7. Solo was rendered by Miss Anderson, Chicago, Ill.

Rev. Ford’s text was Gen. 3:15; Rom. 8:7. Distinction was made between enmity and enemy. Enmity, an inherent trait of character; an enemy, an opposer, that may be overcome. Enmity was the virus of the devil that must be thrust out by the regenerating power of God, for one to be

■red from the power of sin. Christ a victor, and our re- toption assured in Gen. 3:15. We glofy in the conquerer, iKtuse of the assurance rtf victory to all who follow him. lH great work meets opposition; the greater the conflict, 6e more apparent is God’s grace manifest in the victory. God conquered men and women not half-hearted, but whole- tesrted. Consecrated, spirit-filled, God-conquered people, i blessing lo the world, will sacrifice for God’s cause and teever ready to serve. Those who have only been touched If divine power are indifferent, luke-warm, stingy, incon- dstent. When the churches have more God-conquered aenbers. there will be no lack to our work at home or abroad. We have wrought well during the past twenty-five furs. and would we double our work in the next twenty- fre years, let us all surrender to God, and he can use us to fire his Gospel to all nations.Music by the choir. Offering taken, $23.33. Total i®ount for Sunday, $62.23. Benediction by Rev. J. F.

Thomas. ])|.EXECUTIVE BOARD ANNUAL SESSION. I

Monday Morning, Oct 30, 1905.The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. C. H. Parrish,

Ky. The Illinois State affair was presented to the Board. After considerable discussion pro and con, the Executive Board was unable to harmonize the differences, and referred the matter, to the State for settlement.Miss N. H. Burroughs recommended the change of Article V. of the Constitution, referring to Annual Members, namely, that Annual Members be allowed to vote on all Questions save the election of officers.By motion, this .recommendation was adopted.

President Layten made a motion to so revise the Constitution that the Convention could elect officers by acclama- lon. if desired. The motion was carried.President Layten donated $27.43 to the Training School. The donation was received with becoming expressions of

gratitude.A motion by Mrs. J. M. Layten, that we especially thank the Committee of Entertainment who tendered the banquet.

Carried.A motion to donate $5.00 from Sunday’s collections to

sexton. Carried.Curt her suggestions regarding election, that only accredited delegates be allowed seats during the election of

officers.

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Bills presented as follows:Secretary Cansler for Minutes and Programs........$50 00President’s Expenses .................................................. 34 00Recording Secretary's Expenses ............................... 22 96Vice President's Expenses .......................................... 11 62Treasurer’s Expenses ......................................................17 87j

•IM UiBy motion the bills were ordered paid.For services:

President Layten ............................................................$25 00Recording Secretary ..................................................... 25 00Assistant Recording Secretary ................................. 15 00Treasurer.............................................. 16 121Reporter ............................................... i.......................... 5 00Sexton ............................................................................... 5 00Ebenezer Baptist Church ............................................ 57 23

i . $148 351Tbtaljhsbursements ..................................................$284 80The Corresponding Secretary suggested that there be

hereafter a President’s evening at our annual meetings, and an offering taken for the President.

By motion the sum of $25.00 each was fixed as the compensation for Recording Secretary and Treasurer’s services, and their expenses allowed.

Mrs. S. Shanks made the motion to donate President Lay- ten $25.00. Mrs. M. M. Buckner amended the motion by naming $50.00 as the sum' to be donated. The amendment was lost.

The motion, as made by Mrs. Shanks, was carried.Mrs. P. J. Bryant made a motion to place on the letter

blanks space for general expenses and for B. Y. P. U. Board. The motion prevailed.

A motion to adjourn was made.The Executive Board closed its annual meeting by sing

ing, "God be with you till we meet again.” Thus gloriously closed the greatest annual meeting in the history of the Woman’s Auxiliary Convention.

Secondly, we recommend that we heartily endorse the work of the f. C. T. U.. the greatest world-wide organization ot women for the itolltion ot (he saloon power and the establishment ot temperance prln« tipiM. Respectfully submitted,

Cato w lit ee—Mrs. M- H. Flowers. Tenn.; Mra. Corine White, Ala;; Mra. Mary Underwood, Ga ; Mrs. 8. W. Mitchell, Fla., Mrs. Victoria Burke. Md.; Mra. Lucinda Holiday. Ga.; Mra M. G. Green, Miss.; Mra. — Anderson. Mo.; Mra.------ Johnson, Ohio; Mra. Hattie Brown, Kas.;.Mrt. Martha Clayton, N. C.; Mra. J. Jackson, Okla.

Tte Committee on Finance rendered the following report;

ALABAMA.

Clxa Wilson, Florence ............................,............................................I 1 0>Woman’s 3ute Convention .......................................................... 20 00NiMionnry Society Dexter Avenue Baptist Church, Montgomery. 5 Ofr Ihy Street Mleaionary Society, Montgomery .................................. 6 OfrWoman’s District Convention, Uniontown ...................................... 3 00Missionary Band St, Louis Street Baptist Church, Mobile........... fj <10

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ARKANSAS.Womans Union District Association .......................................... .| 5 Ofrwoman’s Consolidated White River Dletrlst Aseociation............. 10 00Onchtta District Baptist Woman's Association................................ 5 00Woman's Baptist Missionary Society, Fort Smith ......................... 2 GO

>22 00

GEORGIA.Mrs. Sopha Scott ............ ......... . .................................... ♦.................Woman's Convention Auxiliary to General State Convention..MiB8k»nary South Wheat Street Baptlat Church. Atlanta ...Antioch Mission, Edgewood ................................................ ........Frazier Street Baptist Church, Atlanta ......................................Mr?. Lula Washington, Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to Edu

cal ionol Convention, Georgia .......................................

| 1 2523 15

. 16 752 GO6 Oft

. 20 0O

>68 15

INDIANA.Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society, Second Baptist

Church, Terre Haute ..................... < JEllen Henderson, Franklin ........................ * -. ................................. * 00

I 9 25

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.We, your Committee on Temperance, submit the following report:Whereas, Our bodies are the temples of God, and he has bidden Ufi O’*'

to defile them lest we be defllroyed, we recommend that we dtEcourags lhe practice of intemperance acts 1q eacting, drinking or dressing twi in any way shall harm these temples of God.

ILLINOIS-

Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society, Joilet . Missionary Societj. Hermon Baptlat Church, Chicago Wood River Homa and Foreign Mission Convention .Mrs. Clara Beatle. Chicago • • - Mra. Roeetta Howard, Chicago

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Louisa Duokar, Chicago . Ella McClellan. Chicago . Lucy McKee, Chicago .... Francis Madison. Chicago

Mra. Mrs. Mrs, Mrs Mtalonnry Society Ebenszer Baptist’ Church.* Chicago........Mothers union. Ebenezcr Baptist Church, Chicago Children's Band. Ebenezer Baptist Church. Chlreco...............Missionary Society, Providence Baptist Church. Chicago

N7’h Woo<i Rlvw B*crt,t Association

Adeline 0111, Chicago....................................... ........................Hob* Rummage, Chicago ...........................i......................................George Martin. Chicago ............................. ' ’ ’''Mollie Wilson. Chicago ...................................,’**..........................Mabsla Andrews, Chicago ............................ .[.*.'.*.*'.’...........Adeline Mack. Chicago ...................... ,”j.............................Isabelle Clayborns, Chicago ................................”Z7* "♦.........Fannie Wltcba. Chicago............................... ...........................Mary Arnold. Chicago ............................................... .iMartha Washington. Chicago .... Melissie Jones. Chicago ........................................ .. ..........................Mre. Duncan. Chicago ............ ................i..Mary Johnson, Chicago ................................................................Annie Brown. Chicago...................................................................?Mrs. M. Robinson, Chicago ...................... . .................................Mary Jones. Chicago .................................. i i i iAnnie Brown, Chicago .....................................................Mrs. M. Robinson. Chicago ............................................i”iiiiiMary Jones. Chicago .................................................................... \ iMartha Maxwell. Chicago ...............................................................Jennie Moore. Chicago .................... ..................................................Eva Hooper. Chicago .........................................................................Lula Evans. Chicago ...........................................................................Helen Demoss. Chicago ............ .....................................................Annie Jones, Chicago .........................................................................Martha Christmas. Chicago ............................ ................................Maney Haekney, Chicago ...................................................................Maggie Love. Chicago ................................................... i .................Missionary Society. Friendship Baptist Church, Chicago........Annie 0. Taylor. Chicago .................................................................Hattie Heaters. Chicago ...................................................................R. Lowry, Chicago .........................,............................. ......................Elisa Williams. Chicago ........ ■.................................. ...Mre. Bertha Harris, Elgin .................................................................Mrs. Cora Hackney, Elgin .................................................................Mollie Hoaley. Chicago .............. ................................... . ..................Martha Smith, Chicago .....................................................................

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Mre. Alice Jordan. Louisville Mary English, Louisville ....

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LOUISVILLE.

Mother's Conference. New Orleans ...................................................* SOOLoulslsana Missionary Baptist State Convention—Mrs. 8. O.

Lore, Mrs. W. F. Hubbs, Mre. Viola Lawson ........................... SO 00

»22 00

MISSISSIPPI.

Mt. Olivet Woman’s District Association .......................................* 6 00V. M. Battle. Yazoo City ...................................................................... 1 00B J. Gatlin, Howard ................................. 100Same M. Green. Sardia .......................................................................... 1 00Missionary Society. Clark Street Baptist Church. Jackson............ 1 00

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MISSOURI.

Mrs. M. L. Head. St Louis.................... ................................................8 1 $»Woman's Baptist State Convention ..................................................... SI 00Missionary Circle of Central Baptist Church, St. Louis................ 1 WMissionary Band, Central Baptist Chuach. St. Louis...................... 10 00

♦» SOMINNESOTA.

1 M 1 M I M 1 SO 1 «1 00 1 00 I K 1 00 1 001 00

Missionary Society. Bethesda Baptist Church, Minneapolis........ I i 00

NORTH CAROLINA.

Mrs. L. V. Mebane. Elizabeth City......................................................♦ J «Jane Jordan. Asheville .................................................... 1 00

8 8 00

OKLAHOMA TERRITORY.

Eastern District Association ................................................................*• 5 9?Territorial Convention ........................................................................... 1 0,1

813 00KENTUCKY.

Green Street Sewing Circle, Louisville ...........................................Is* J*Missionary Society, Fourth Street Baptist Church, Owensboro... I O’Lizzie Hates. Louisville ......................................................................... JMary A. Taylor. Louisville .................................................................. J J!Laura Beaumont. Louisville ................................................................ J J?Allee Crutcher. Loulavtile .................. . ......... J ,!Luey Flint, txjulsvill* ........................................................................... JBerean Baptist Church. Louisville .................................................... } LMrs. S. E. Smith, Owensboro ................................................................ 1 ”

PENNSYLVANIA.

Mellnka Missionary Society, Shiloh Baptist Church. Philadsl- pblfc isOOEae*........ e »•*»»• 0 4 W

Missionary* Circle,*Caremei Baptist Church, Philadelphia............ >10Slate Convention ........ .........................................♦♦.................\Mrs. D. F. Brown. Phifafotobll ............. • ■ v ................ 1Mlwlouary Circle. Metropolitan Baptist Church, Allegheny........ B 00

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Missionary Society St John Baptist Chuvah, Memphis...................«< HBible Band, Tabernacle Bapdst Church, Memphis ...................... ( uDr. Fannie Kneeland. Memphis ......................................................... 1 MMissionary Society, Mt Zion Baptist Church, Knoxville ............. 8 DCWoman's Baptist State Convention .................................................... 23 flElk Hirer District Association ............................................................ 3 MMissionary Society, Stanton ................................................................. 18)

TEXAS.

General Baptist State Convention ..................................................... I’c MGeneral Bowin District Convention ................................................... 6 MMissionary and Educational Convention ............................................K 00Missionary Society, Second Baptist Church, San Antonio ......... 8 04Mrs Emma D Robinson. San Antonio ............................................ 1 tnMt. Zion District Association ............................................................. J MMrs L. M. Jones. Gonzales .................................................................. 1 MWoman s N. W. District Association .................................................... Id M

tit MTotal from States ..............................................................................u?, «.Total Collections ...............................................................

Respectfully submitted.Finance Committee—Mra. M. E. Hamilton, Tenn.; Mra. Annie Pey

ton. III.; Mrs. L. S Edwards, Miss ; Mrs. J. Miller. Tex.; Mrs Man Johnson. Penn.: Mrs. L, Gotler. Cal; Mrs. Joanna Williams, Ind.: Miss H. E. Harris. Ca.; Miss R. A. Blount, Ga.; Mrs. F. B. Hughes. III.; Mrt. Emma Gaines, Kans.

ITbe Committee on Seating Delegates seated the delegates by stst*

The following tire the names of the committee:Committee—Mrs. E R. Carter. Ga.; Mrs S Shanks. Ark; Ktl

Milen, Ky.; Mrs. M. Shockley. Tex.: Mrs N. We^Tenn.; Mra. Allie Taylor, III.; Mrs. H. E. Jackson, Ohio; Mrs. Meq^â.; Mrs. C. M. Wells. Ala.; Mrs. — Benton, 111.; Mrs, R. C Vinegar, Mo.; Mra. Mary D. Underwood. Ga,

The Committee un Appeals and Visitors introduced all distinguished visitors, and had those bringing appeals presented.

Committee—Mrs, C. R. McDowell, Mo.; Mre. Nellie Bishop. Tenn.; Mrs. M. M. Buckner. Texas; Mrs. — Cox. Indian Ty.: Mrs. Lucy Gibson. Go.; Mrs. L. Gotier, Cal.: Mrs. Emma Brown. Kan-: Mrs. M. F. Davidson, Mo.; Mrs Della Shaw. District of Columbia: Mra L V. Mebane. N. C<; Mrs. Serena Mann. Ohio; Mrs. Mollie Rhodes, Mo.

Committee od Lost and Found took charge ot all articles given tbew. and found the owners for the same. .

Names of the Committee—Mra. Sophia Scott. Ga.: Mrs. — TOeeWi Ark.. Miss E, V. Allen. D. C.; Mrs. Maggie Francis. Ky.: Mra. 8uaie Tellig, Kan.; Mrs. Jennie Banks, Ga.

The Committee on Courtesies—Mrs. M. M. Buckner. Teias; Mrs. M. H, Flowers, Tenn.; Mra. Amanda East. Pa.; Mrs. RoaetU Howard.

Mrs. Hofia Rummage. ill: Mra. Mary Harris, Ga.; Mrs — Johnson, Ohio. Mra. Lula Alexander, Mo.; Mra Georgia Clayton, Va.; Mra. — Rhodes, Okla.; Mra. — Jenkins, Mo.; Mrs. J. W. Gorden, Kan.; Mra. Julia M. Bamee, Ga.

The Committee on Recommendations made tbe following report:

COMMITTEE ON RECOMMENDATIONS.

We, your Committee on Recommendations, beg to report the follow* log indorsements.

Recommendation No. 1.

We again very heartily endorse the establishing of a National Bible Training School for the development of our young women, and we praise God for the present movement towards the future plans, and aiao for the amount named by our president and Mrs. Whitfield. We know that our zealous worker, Mlaa N. H. Burroughs, is never asleep on ihlH question; therefore, we know ebe has great things In store for ue. whereof we shall be made glad. We are very well aware ot the fact that no school can be a success unless It Is placed witbin the reach ot the greateet number of persons who desire a more perfect knowledge ot (tod's word. A school for the people and of tbe people should be ea- ubllshed within tbe reach of the people; therefore, we recommend chai (his school shall be centrally located.


We are greatly tnpressed with the work done by our president and others in tbe association for the protdetion of colored women We should pray without ceasing that God will raise Up more labor era for this Hold that mors seed mjfy be sown, and we urge upon each mem* ber of thle Convention as they go to their several states and cities, to break the glad news to others of this great work, and lend a helptag band In pushing the same.

Recommendation No, 3.

Wo further recommend that the names ot our loading women be DDeoKirialfzed by naming our societies and schools after them.


Your Committee regard tbe servant problem as a very eerioue one. Each of us should be deeply concerned In the welfare of our aieter and brother, irrespective uf position. Therefore we arge upon tbe women of (tils body to try and raise the standard among this class of women.

Recommendation No. 5,

We recommend that all presidents and Tice presidents of state of ganizatlona shall be conferred wltn about persons appearing oa the program of the annual meetings.

Reeomraendatlon No. 6.

Your ■omrnlAoe heartily endbrses the work of John C. Martin among tbe Negroes throughout the United States. Since Mr. John C,

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Martin has bean and la now helping us la the moral and religious ration ot our race by distribution ot literature, supporting HIM. teachers In our schoole. and cotporters on the held, we do now lift o.r voices to God 1n praise and thanksgiving for the lite of this broad hearted man and solicit the prayers ot this great Body tor the surra™ Ot tbe work Mr. Martin baa so nobly begun among us.

Recemmemndatten No. 7.We endorse the most eicellen Christian work done bv Min

vira Allen, ut Washington. D. C.Recommendation No. 8.

We furthermore recommend Our dear Sister Jones for the foreign fletd to take the place ot our dear Sister Delaney. who has lust reluroM turned to us.

Recommendation No. «.9. We. your Committee, further recommend that a vote of thanks be

tendered to the people ot Chicago for tbe hospitable way In which wa bare been so richly entertained since the sitting ot this Convention.

MRS. M. V. PARRISH. Chairman.A. L. T. WAYTES, Secretary.

Names of Committee on Recommendations.Mrs. C. H. Parrish, Ky.; Chairman; Mra. A. L. Way tea, Fla., Secre

tary; Mrs. S. J. Gray, tit . Mra. E. M. Abner, Tea ; Mrs. H. E Jackion Ohio; Mra. Brockway, Ind. Ty.; Mrs. L. W. Tyrrell, Va.- Mrs E w’ Moore. Pa.; Mrs. S. A. Cblslem. Go.; Mra. B. A. Ptasom, S. C.; Mrs. C. A. Wilson; Mrs. Minerva Graham, Kans.; Mrs. aibbe. Ind.; Mrs. N a Mitchell. Fla.; Mrs. C. F. Boykin. 8. C.; Mrs. Cora Ford. Kans.; Mrs. Nuckles, III.; Mrs. Mary Wright, Ga.; Mrs. A. E. Randle, La, Mrs. M. C. Jackson. Va.; Mrs. E. J. Gatlin. Miss.;. Mrs. Reed, Ind.; Mrs. E. Beckley. Ind.; Mrs. M. B. Golos, Mo.

Committee oo Enrollment made tbe following report:

ENROLLMENT OF DELEGATES BY STATES,ALABAMA.

Mrs. R. El Pitts ....................Woman's District Association, UniontownMrs. T. W. Walker .......................................................New Era. ConventtonMra. T. W. Dee................... ..New Era ConventionMra. Jennie L. Crockrell ...........................................New Era ConventionMrs. Eliza Wilson .........................................................New Bra ConventionMra. C. M. Wells ................................ Woman’s Baptist State ConvanlloaMra. B. .Person ...................................Woman's Bnptlat State ConventionMrs. E. A. Allison ............................ Woman’s’ Baptist State ConventknMrs. C White ......................................Woman's Baptist State ConventionMiss Peart Jordan ............................ Woman's Baptist State ConventionMra. A. N. McEwen ...........................Woman's Baptist State ConreatlowRev. Croom ........................Day St. Woman's H. and F. Mission SocietyMien M. G. Gibbs............ ...Woman’s Baptist State Coorestk*

' ARKANSAS.

Mra. 8. C. Shanks ............ Woman's Baptist State ConventionMrs. E. J. Wheeler ............................Woman's Baptist Stste ConventloaMrs. Eliza Phillipa.................................................Woman's Baptist Slate Conventloa

Hrs. Susan Rohl neon .......................Woman's Baptlal State ConventionMrs M F. Rowan .....................Cons. Whits River Woman’s AssociationMies Hattie W. Hatton..H. and F. Mission Society 1st Baptist Church Miss Alabama Gatlin..................Ouchtta District Woman’s Convention

Annual Members.Mrs. L<>)a Kendrick ............................................................................................Mrs. Mattle Jones ..............................................................................................Mrs G W. Carr ................................................................................................Mrs. It. M Howell ................:...........................................................................Mre. Puree ...........................................................................................................-

CALIFORNIA.

Hrs. 1.. Roller .................................. Worn. H. and F. Mission ConventionHrs. Elnora Williams ..................Woman’a H. and F. Mission Convention

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

Mrs. Julia M. I.ayteo ........................................................................................Miss Della M. 8haw ..................................................................................

..... Miss. Society Friendship Baptist Church and Children's Band Mrs. Hettle Robinson .......................................................... Annual Member

Miss Elvira Allen .................................................................Annual MemberHrs. M. B. Wood................................................................................................

COLORADO.

Mrs. G. A. Tarbet .............................................................................................Mrs. G. R. Thrasbley ....................................................................................................................Mrs Florence Whitsell ................................................................Rev. J. C. Ford ..................................................................................................

FIXJRIDA.

Nr. R. S. Mitchell ..............................................Florida State ConventionMra. J. Butter ........................................................... Juvenile Rescue WorkMiss A. 1.. Waytes ..................................... Florida State ConventionMiss E. B. Delane/.............................................. Florida State ConventionMrs. Anna Delaney ........................................... Florida State ConventionMrs. P. A. James ..................................................Florida State ConventionMrs. Mollie Johnson ............................................Florida Stale ConventionMra. A W. Bell ....................................................Florida State ConventionMra. I,. L. Chatrea ................................................Florida State ConventionMrs Jennie Morrison .......................................... Florida State Convention

GEORGIA.

Mrs. E. R. Carter . .Woman’s H. and F. Mis Club, Friendship Bap. Ch. Mrs. L. Holliday . .Woman’s H. and F. Mis. Club, Friendship Bap. Ch. Mrs Mabel Driskell. .Woman'e H. and F. Mie Club, Friendship Bap. Ch. Mrs Rebecca Saunders. .W. H. and F. Mie. Club, Friendship Bap. Cb. Crimora E. Logan ..............................................Fulton County ConvenUmNary Lowe ..........................................................Fulton County ConventionL. A. Poytrees ............................................... I Fulton County ConventionH E Harris ........................................................FWton County Convention

S28 MINUTES. MINUTES. 329Mrs. Mra. Mra. Mra. Mias Mias Mra. Mra. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mra. Mra. Mra. Mrs. Mra. Mrs. Mra. Mrs, Mrs.

R. J. Blount ......Lucile Gibson ........Jennie Banks ........S. A. Hayes ..........H. Q. Eskridge ........Julia Vaughn ........P. J. Bryant............Viola Lumpkins ... Mdry Wardell ........Josephine Arnold .. Susie Edwards .... J. T. Lneter ....... W. F. McKenney .. Temple White .... 8. Black .................M. A. Wright ........Mary Harris ..........S. A. Cblsem ..........Emma Underwood . Lula J. Washington Sophia Scott ......

.................... ...Foreign Miwlot Clab ......................* ^Foreign Mission Club ........................Foreign MIhrIod Club ............. ......Foreign Mission Club .......... ...Foreign Mission ClDb

...............Foreign Mission Club .Worn an'a Baptist State Convention• Woman’s Baptist State Convention• Woman's Baptist State Convention• Woman’s Baptist Stets Convention .Woman’s Baptist State Convention .Woman's Baptist State Convention• Woman’s Bap tint State Convention .Woman's Baptist State Convention .Woman’a Baptist State Convention .Woman's Baptist State Convention .Woman's Baptlat State Convention -Woman's Baptist State Convention .Woman’i Baptist State Convention

• •.......... Worn, Conv. Aug. Ed Ccar.............Worn. Conv. Aux. Ed. Cost,

ILLINOIS.Mrs. W. D. Grant. Women s Convention Auxiliary to Baptlat Conten

tion Central and Western States aod Territories.Mrs. D. C. Peyton, Woman’s Convention Auxiliary to Baptist Con*

ventlou Central and Western States and TerritoriesMrs. Susie Hade, Woman’s Convention Auxiliary to Baptist Con*

vention Central nnd Western States and Territories.Mra. Sidney Davie, Woman’s Convention Auxiliary to Baptist Coo*

venlion Central nnd Western States and Territories.Mrs A, L Anderson, Worn an’a Educational and Missionary Con van*

tlon Mt. Olive E. Association,Mrs. J J. Jackson, Woman's Convention Auxiliary to Coo*

vention Central and Western States and Territories.Mrs. E. A. Wilson, Woman’s Convention Auxiliary to Convention

Central and Western States and Territories.Mrs Pope, Woman's Convention, Auxiliary to Convention Cen<

traJ and Western S tn tea and Territories.Miss E. Gatoes. Woman's Convention Auxiliary to Convention Cen

tral and Western States and Territories.Mire. M. a. Rhodes, Woman's Convention Auxiliary to Coaveatioa

Central and Western States and Territories.Mrs. J. B. Winsow, Woman’s Convention Audltary to CoDreattatt

^Central and Western States and Territories.Mrs. J W. Morrow, Woman's Convention Auxiliary to Convmttoa

Central and Western States and Territories.Mies Hattie Brows, Woman's Convention Auxiliary to CoaveoUiMi

Central and Western States and TerritoriesMrs. E. Logan.Mrs. Stella Bolder.Mre, C, Hardie.Mts. Loula Wilson,Mre. Cotton.Mre’ 9, J. Gray, N. Wood River AeeoclatitXL .Mre. L, E. Gayles, N. Wood River Association.

Mre. Mary Butler, N. Wood River Asioclation.Mrs. M- Croft, N. Wood River Association.Mias Charlotte Fisher, Jun. Mission Olivet Baptist Church.Miss M. M. Wall, Woman's E. and M. Conv. Mt. Olive E. Association.Mrs. R L- Bennett) Worn. E. and M. Conv, Mt. Olive E. AsocUtion.Mission Society. Urbana.Mre. C. Johnson, Woman's Mlesion Society 2nd Bap., Joliet.Mrs. H. Harris, Woman's Mission Society 2nd Baptist. Joliet.Mire. V. King. Wood River Worn. Miss and Ed. Coot.Mre, J. D. Underwood, Wood River Woman's Missionary and Ed-

Conv.Mrs. J. B. Anderson, Wood River Worn. Miss and Ed. Conv, Mrs. Elisa Smith, Wood River Worn. Mies, and Ed. Conv. Mrs. R. D. Kenner, Wood River Worn. Mlsa. and Ed. Conv. Mra. J. H. Wells. Wood River Worn. Miss. and Ed. Conv. MIrs Lenora Fisher, Wood River Miss, and Ed. Conv.L. Vernon. Wood River Worn. Mlee. and Ed. Conv. Lottie White. Worn. Mies Boe. Central Union Church. Coir Delaney, Worn. Mlee. See, Central Union Church. Miss M- Malone, Mias. Soc. Bloomington.B. Canon.G. Can,B. Walker. Junior Mias. Olivet Baptist Church.Jennie Sawyer. Herman Baptlet Church Mission Society.Mrs. Hattie Chavis, Herman Baptist Church Mission Society.Mrs. Sarah Abbott, Ebenezer Woman’s Mission Society.L. Peyton, Ebenezer Juvenile Mission Baud.Mrs. M. Thomas, Ebenezer Juvenlfe Mission Band.Mrs, A. Knuckles, Woman's Home and FForeIgn Mission Society

Ch vet Baptist Church.Mre. A. Taylor. Woman’s Home and Foreign Mlreion Society Olivet

Da pi 1st Church,Mrs. Rosa Hayes. Woman’s Honse and Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. J. Burgess, Woman’s Home end Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist Church.Mrs. Mary Arfiold, Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. Lena Perry, Woman’s .Home and Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptlat Church.Mrs. G. Fisher, Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist Church.Mre. M. Fisher. Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Daptlat Church.Mrs. A. Bryant, Woman's Homs and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist Church.Mre. James. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist Church. M ~ , A1. 4Mrs. A. Taylor, Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist Church,Mrs. Louise Hockley, Woman's

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. Cora Lê. Women's Home

Baptist Church.Mrs. Jennie WIM la ma. .Woman’s

Olivet Bagklct Church.

Home and Foreign Mission fiodaty

and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Howe and Ro reign Mission Society

330 MINUTES, MINUTES. 331Mrs. Lizzie Johnson, Worunn’a Home and Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. E. Chandler, Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. E Arnold, Women s Home and Foreign Mission Soclely Olivet

Baptist Church,Mrs J. Black, Woman’s Home nnd Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist ChurchMrs. Green, Worn on's Horne and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist Church.Mrs. M. A. Womack, Womans Home and Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. Josie Pngc. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. Mary J nines, Woman’s Home nnd Foreign Mission Society

Olivet Baptist Church.Mrs. H. Bay. Womdn’a Home and Foreign Mission Society Ollwt

Baptist Church.Mrs B. Brooks. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet

Baptist Church.Mrs. L. Wiinhcy. Woman's Home nnd Foreign Mission Society Olivet

IBaptist Church.' Mrs. S I Wright. Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet Baptist Church.

Mrs .1. Il Wilght, Woman's Home and Foreign Mias I on Society Olivet Baptist Church.

Mrs. W. Green. Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet Bnptisl Church.

Mrs.’Fl. Johnson. Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet Baptist Church.

Miss F. Th Hughes, Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet Baptist Church.

Mrs. E. Hodges. Woman’s Home and Foreign Mission Society Olivet Baptist Church.

Mrs. I E. Gibbs. Mission Society Bethesda Baptist Church.Mrs. .1. K. Jackson. Mission Society Bethesda Baptist Church.Miss Mary White, Mission Society Bethesda Baptist Church.Mrs. Florence E. Cook. Mission Society Elm Street Baptist Church.Mrs. Anna Hamans. Mission Society Elm Street Baptist Church.Mrs. Marie Toles, Mother’s Union Ehenezer Baptist Church.Mrs. Eliza Jackson. Mother's Union Ebenezer Baptist Church.Viola Lawson. Missionary Baptist State Convention.

MASSACHUSETTS, V. R. Tingle.

- MARYLAND.Mrs. Victoria Brocks.Mrs. L. Reed.Mrs. Mary Reed.Mrs. L. Drewery.Mrs. M. S. Green Smith, Annua! Member.

MINNESOTA.

Mrs. I. E. Gibbs, Mission Society Bethesda Baptist Church. Minneapolis.

Mrs. Mary White, Mission Society Bethesda Baptist Church Mione- apullti.

Mrs.----------Clayton, Mission Society, St. Paul.Mrs.---------- Klrtley, Mission Society, at. Paul.Mrs. L. D. Hickman.

MISSISSIPPI.

Rpv. C- T. Stamps.J, Di Zuber.Mrs, V. M Battle.Mrs. Fl J. Gatlin.Mrs. Salite M. Green.Mrs, E. Simmons.Mrs. M. E. Ford.Mrs. M. A. Johnson.

MISSOURI.

Mrs. C. R. McDowell, Woman'a Baptist State Convention. Mrs. M, L. Saunders, Woman’s Baptist State Convention, Mrs. M. E. Goins, Woman's Baptist State Convention. Mrs. A. H. Cooper, Woman's Baptist State Convent Ion. Mrs. Bell F. Wood, Woman's Baptist State Convention,Mtr. E C. Cole, Mission Circle 1st Church, St. Louis.Mrs. Lulu Alexander, Mission Circle 1st Church. St. Louis.Mrs. Florence Jenkins. Mission Circle Central Church, St. Louis.Mrs. M. J. Dixon, Mission Circle Central Church. St Louie.Mra. Francois Anderson, Mission Band, Central Church. St. Louis.Mrs. B. F. Wood, Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Circle Tab

ernacle Church.Mra. Katie Vinegar, Worn an’a Home and Foreign Mission Circle Tab

ernacle Church.Mrs. A. H. Brown, Woman’s Convention Berean District.Mrs. P. Smith, Woman's Convention Berean DistrictMra. Grace J. Williams, Woman's Convention Berean District.Mrs. Katie L. Borwell, Home and Foreign Charitable Club.Mra. Lina Green, Mission Circle. Francis Street Church.Mrs. Ella Osborn, Mission Circle Francis St reef Church.Mrs. M. L. HeartMrs. Mollie Rhodes.Mrs. ---------- Baal man.Rev. J. 0. Wood.

NORTH CAROLINA.

Mrs. L. V Mebane, Woman's Baptist State Auxiliary Convention.

OHIO.

Mrs. Hattie E. Jackson, Woman's State Convention.Mlsa Julia Roberta, Woman's State Convention.Mrs. Josephine Allen, E. B Delaney Mission Society.Mra, Laura Wheeler.Mra. H. Burch.Mm, fierena Mason.Mm. ---------- B-Ux

H4 MINUTNI. MINVTM,VIHIHNIA,

WHO' VI HU INIA,fl, Mm UlrHIItHi,fi Aitiiie I'wnui, NhniiMin1 Minimi »iwl«l», n, I, h>. Tiiiiniiia, Kiikiimm MIhIiiii liijleiy, fi, IIiiii'Iiiiii IIuhii. NhiliMir Minimi liifisly, I1!, Iifili lliiilnii, HlifiiiiKF Mliilim Rnilely

Aimln Mix’iiiii', Hmmini1 Mlmlnii AlomniliT, ,1iivi'iTlli> Minimi Huntl, Xhinin

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INDIAN TERRITORY.

Mrs, M J, Brockway. Chickasaw District Convention.Mre, L. W. Landrum.Mra. F. E. Carty.


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KANSAS.

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Mission Convention.Mrs. Allee Brooke.Mra. E Brown.Mra. Maggie Austin.Mrs. Julia Fleming.Susan Fuller,Mtb. W. M. Tell Is. State Baptist Woman's Home and Foreign Mb-

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nlon Society.Rev. E. A. Wilson, State Baptist Woman'a Home and Foreign Jilfr

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