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1 Jar PROCEEDINGS FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION OF THE Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of North Carolina HELD WITH THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. October 24, 25, 26, and 27 IQII Recording Secretary, E. E. Smith, Payetteville, N. C. The next session will be held with First Baptist Church, High Point, t N. C, beginning Tuesday evening after the fourth Sunday in October, Judge Printing Co. Fayetteville, N. C.

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3 PROCEEDINGS of the FORTY-FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION of the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of North Carolina Held with Firjft Baptist Church, Fayetteville, N. C., Odtober 24, 25, 26, and 27, El E. E. Smith, Recording Secretary, Fayetteville, N. C. EI The next session will be held with First Baptist Church, High Point, N. C, beginning Tuesday evening before the 1st Sunday in November 1912 El FAYETTEVILLE, N. C. The Judge Printing Company, 219 Hay Street, Fayetteville, N.C,

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5 ROLL OF PASTORS AND MESSENGERS. Revs. C. T. Underwood, Clinton; G. W. Moore. B. Th., 716 Red Cross Wilmington; W. H. Moore, D. D., Wilmington; W. T. H. Woodward, D. D., Littleton; J. W. Moore, Potican; Thomas Sharp, Cofield; G. O. Bullock, D. D., Charlotte; J. E. Sikes, Wilmington; I. M. Powers, Wallace; D. S. Salters, High Point; I. M. Flake, Porter; S. T. Eldndge, Charlotte; J. W. Blacknall, Garysburg; M. A. Talley, Raleigh; J. F. Davis, Wingate; O. S. Bullock, High Point; J. J. Thompson, Lewiston; J. Z. Horton, Faison; N. A. Cheek, Alert; D. J. Emerson, Sanford; B. F. Hopkins, Chapel Hill; M. W. Brown, Apex, D. J. Avera, Reidsville; J. C. Williams, Cohaba; C. Taylor, Clinton; A. M. Moore, M. D., Durham; P. C. Covington, Gibson; J. D. Harrell, Lumberton; T. S. Henderson, Manson: J. H. Lyon, Oxford; O. J. Allen, Charlotte; J. M. Taylor, Creedmoor; J. S. Davis, Shocco; R. D. Harris, Charlotte; W. H. Diggs, Wadesville; M. A. Murry, Rutherfordton; P. McMillan, St. Pauls; G. W. Billips, Wilmington; W. A. Roberts, Shelby; H. Pair, Knightdale; H. D. Sanders, Wilsons Mill; R. H. Harper, LaGrange; Thomas Parker, Warsaw; W. A. Jones, Raleigh; D. C. Gore, Supply; W. S. Wad-, dell, Waxhaw; A. A. Morisey, Clinton; G. A. Mial, Raleigh; J. J. Worlds, Raleigh; W. C. Pope, Lumberton; A. B. J. Wyche, Henderson; S. N. Vass, Raleigh; J. H. Rhoe, Wilmington; J. T. Hairston, Greensboro; R. Spiller D. D.. Concord; J. T. Dean, Warsaw; J. B. Howell, Goldsboro; Dr. P. S. Lewis, Charlotte; S. W. Justus, Fayetteville; H. I. Quick, Rockingham; W. H. Shaw, Littleton; J. H. Crow, Dunn; J. S. Brown, Rockingham; J. A. Whitted, D. D., Birmingham, Ala.; 0. S. Brown, D. D., Winton; E. E. Smith, Ph. D., FayeLteville, N. C. ; J H. Nelson, Gastonia; C. Goodman, Southport; W. H. Mitchiner, Smithfield; G. W. Barnes, Mineral Springs; T. H. Burwell, Kittrell; O. Watkins, Parkton; I. B.Pearsall, Clinton; A. T. Price, Raleigh; R. Shepard, Winston-Salem; Mrs. P. G. Shepard, Winston; J. A. Fairley, S. A. Mall, Raleigh; S. H. Witherspoon. Louisburg; N. F. Roberts, Raleigh; R. I. Walden, Henderson; R. H. Harris, Greensboro; J. J. McDonald, Rex; A. W. Pegues, Raleigh; P. P. Patterson, Wilson; E. H. Lipscombe, Asheville; G. W. Watkins, Greensboro; A. A. Smith, Mt. Olive; J. W. Turner, Roxboro; David B. Mdcdana, Maxton; H. M. Ellis, Lexington; C. H. Watson, Charlotte.

6 FERERATED SECONDARY SCHOOLS. 1. Water's Normal Institute, Winton, N. C, Rev. C. S. Brown, D. D., President. 2. Hamlet Normal Institute, Hamlet, N. C, Rev. J. J. Hines, Principal. 3. Thompson Normal Institute, Lumberton, N. C, Rev. W. H. Knuckles, Principal. 4. Bertie Academy, Windsor, N. C, W. S. Etheredge, President. 5. Tar River Institute, Greenville, N. C, C. E. Askew, Principal, 6. New Bern Collegiate Industrial Institute, New Bern, N. C, Rev. A. L. E. Weeks, President. 7. Burgaw High School, Burgaw, N. C, J. A. Fennell, Principal. 8. Union Academy, Clinton, N. C Principal. 9. Faison High School, Faison, N. C, J. N. Bennett, Principal. 10. Girls' Training School, Franklinton, N. C, Rev. A. W. Peguts, D. D., Ph. D., President. 11. Zion Academy, Wadesboro, N. C, J. R. Faison, Principal. 12. McDonald High School, Kinston.

7 officers; President: Dr. A. W. Pegues. R. S. Giles W. D. Moore R. W. Lawson S. W. Dockery G. O. Bullock C. H. Williamson.L P. Martin G. W. Perry W. M. Ellerby I. M. Powers J. Ratcliff N. B. Dunham T. M. Medley W. S. Waddell G. W. Moore R. H. Harris R. H. Harper Vice-Presidents: A. B. J. Wyche R. H. Wilson H. L. Jones D. Graves J. W. Dew T. S. Leak F. M. Davis A. Wilbourn J. D. Harrell W. T. H. Woodward J. W. Falk S. W. Smith Hayes Peterson R. D. Harris J. H. Caldwell A. A. Smith E. E. Smith J. H. Rhoe Recording Secretary: E. E. Smith. Assistant Recording Secretary: O. J. Allen. Corresponding Secretary: C. S. Brown. Treasurer: J. J. Worlds. Auditor: J. F. Hairston. Statistician: D. J. Avera. A. W. Pegues C. S. Brown M. A. Talley Executive S. N. Vass Committee: E. E. Smith P. S. Lewis A. Shepard

8 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the OUR MISSIONARY FORCES, AGENTS AND SPECIAL WORKERS C. S. Brown D. D., Corresponding Secretary, Winton, N. C. Rev. S. W. Dockery, Fontcol. Rev. C. T. Underwood, Clinton. Rev. R. H. Clement, Branchville, Va. Rev. N. B. Dunham, White Oak. Rev. Thomas Sharp, Cofield. Rev. J. F. Davis, Wingate. Rev. D. J. Harrell, Lumberton. Rev. Fred M. Davis, Wilson. Rev. W. H. Moore, D. D. Wilmington. Rev. D. C. Gere, Southport. Rev. A. W. Pegues, Raleigh. Rev. W. A. Jones, Raleigh. Rev. L. H. Hackney, Chapel Hill. Rev. J. H. Nelson, Gastonia. Rev. J. H. Lyon, Oxford. Rev. C. B. Askew, Washington. Rev. N. A. Cheek, Henderson. Rev. A. L. L. Weeks, New Bern. Rev. I. M. Powers, Wallace. Rev. A. Lee, Rutherfordton. Dr. A. M. Moore, Durham. Rev. S. Cox, Morehead City. Rev. O. J. Allen, Gastonia. Rev. J. W. Tate, Kinston. Rev. J. W. Blacknall, Garysburg. Rev. D. J. Avera, Reidsville. Rev. Spencer Thomas, Burlington. Rev. J. W. Wood, Weldon. Rev. A. Cooper, Windsor. Rev. W. H. Diggs. Wadesville. Rev. R. B. Watts, Stanley. Rev. J. H. Rhoe, Wilmington. Rev. G. W. Moore, Wilmington. Rev. G. W. Fletcher, Trap Hill. Bro. John Hunt, Ronda. Bro. M. G. Furches, Farmington,

9 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 7 Rev. A. C. Butler, Statesville. Rev. I. M. Flake, Porter. Rev. W. T. H. Woodward, Littleton. Rev. A. A. Smith, Mt Olive. Rev. J. T. Deans, Warsaw. Rev. W. B. Fleming, D. D., Asheville. These are "the men behind the guns," who will aid the Corresponding Secretary in reaching the churches and pastors, and creating interest in home and foreign missions and education. We beg the brotherhood of the State to help these men in their great work. BOARDS OF THE CONVENTION. State Mission Board A. Shepard, J. A. Whitted, J. J. Worlds, A. B. J. Wyche, C. S. Brown, M. T. Hawkins, R. D. Harris, S. N. Vass, R. H. Harris, Dr. Spiller, N. F. Roberts, J. W. Blacknall, F. M. Davis, H. Pair, W. H. Moore, L. H. Hackney, J. P. Law, J. F. Davis, A. W. Pegues, J. S. Mason, J. H. Lyon, E. E. Smith, J. S. Brown, G. O. Bullock, C. E. Askew, H. M. Ellis, T. H. Burwell, M. A. Talley, H. I. Quick, J. C. Williams. Foreign Mission Board C. S. Brown, I. M. Powers, J.J. Worlds, P. S. Lewis, W. M. Reid, M. N. Newsome, A. A. Smith, K. S. Jacobs, D. J. Avera, M. R. Robeson, A. B. Vincent, J J. Thompson, R H. Harper, J. T. Deans, J. H. Owens, A. S. Croom, Thos. Sharpe, D. N. Martin, P. W. King, J. H. Dunston, G. W. Moore, J. F. Davis, M. A. Talley, O. J. Allen, Thos. Parker, J. C. Williams, J. M. Taylor. Educational Board C. S. Brown, A. L. E. Weeks, A. A. Smith, W. H Knuckles, J. J. Hines, J. J. Worlds, W. H. Moore, C. T. Underwood, J. z; Horton, S. N. Vass, N. C. Page, R. I. Walden, N. F. Roberts, C. F. Meserve, J. E. Dellinger, W. T. Askew, E. H. Lipscombe.A. W. Pegues, J. R. Faison, S. T. Eldridge, L. H. Hackney, J. E. Davis, G. W. Moore, T. H. Hairston, M. A. Murray, D. B. Mdodana, D. C. Gore.

10 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the LIST OF COMMITTEES. Temperance D. J. Emerson, J. S. Sanders, H. I. Quick, W. S. Waddell, A. A. Morrisey, S. W. Dockery, A. J. Jackson. Obituary S. T. Eldridge, J. H. Lyon, W. H. Shaw, G. A. Mial, D. A. Saulter, W. H. Diggs. Finance D. J. Avera, D. J. Harrell, Thos. Sharpe, H. Pair, C. T. Underwood. Place Dr. A. M. Moore, J. J. Thompson, W. C. Pope, I. N. Flake J. M. Taylor, Thos. Parker, Robt. Harper, J. H. Rhoe, J. T. Dean. Superanuated Ministers J. H. Moore, J. J. Worlds, C. T. Taylor, T. S. Henderson,.. Gillespie. Resolutions P. S. Lewis, W. T. H. Woodward, M. W. Brown, N. A. Cheek, J. W. Blacknall. Organization J. F. Davis, R. D. Harris, J. C. Williams, O. Watkins, R. Spiller, T. H. Burwell, M. A. Talley, J. S. Brown, O. S. Builock, J. H. E. H. Nelson, D. C. Gore, J. T. Hairston, J. M. Taylor. Education C. S. Brown, W. H. Moore, E. E. Smith, W. H. Knuckles, J. J. Hines, C. L. W. Smith, K. S. Jacobs, M. A. Murray. Ways and Means S. N. Vass, A. W. Pegues, G. W. Moore, G. O. Bullock, A. B. J. Wyche, B. F. Hopkins, A. B. Vincent, C. E. Askew, N. F. Roberts, E. H. Lipscombe, P. W.King. President's Address Prof. A. B. Vincent, Dr. R. I. Walden, Rev. S. T. Eldridge. Expressions Dr. R. Spiller, Dr. S. N. Vass, Dr. E. E. Smith. Audit and Finance Dr. S. H. Weatherspoon, Rev. O. Watkin, Rev. H. I. Quick

11 Bapiist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 9 PROCEEDINGS. First Baptist Church, Fayetteville, N. C, Oct. 24, At eight o'clock this evening, President Dr. J. A. Whitteu called the Forty-Fourth Annual Session of the Educational and Missionary Convention of North Carolina, to order. Praise services were conducted by Revs. I. N. Flake, T. H. Burwell and Dr. W. H. Moore. At the conclusion of the praise service, a short while was devoted to hearing expressions of different members of the convention. Pointed and impressive remarks were submitted by Dr. P. S. Lewis, pastor of the First Baptist church of Charlotte; Dr. G. O. Bullock, pastor of Friendship Baptist church, also of Charlotte, made some pertinent remarks. President Whitted at this stage of the proceedings, sumbitted some fervent remarks to the convention, in the course of which he referred most pathetically to the life and labors of the late Dr. J. R. Cozart. "He died preaching the gospel which he loved and lived,'' said the speaker. But said he, "I am sure the committee will pay suitable tribute to his memory." At this juncture the following local program was carried out: First, an appropriate selection was rendered by the choir, following which prayer was offered by Rev. C. T. Underwood, of Clinton. The choir agai:: discourses a suitable selection. Then was delivered by the convention's host, pastor J. J. Scarlette, an address of welcome on the part of the church. Rev. T. T. Branch, pastor of Haymount Presbyterian church, made the convention welcome in behalf of the churches of the city. The convention was made welcome on the part of the Sunday- School of the First Baptist church by Superintendent, Brother C. A. Cogdell. Prof. Edward Evans, Superintendent Evans' Metropolitan A. M. E. Zion Sunday-school, delivered the address of welcome on the

12 Benediction lo Forty-fourth Annual Session of the '" part of the Sunday-schools of the city. selection. The choir rendered another The convention was bidden welcome on behalf of the educational institutions of the city and community by E. E. Smith, Principal of the State Colored Normal School located in this city. Then came forward Lomax' Quartette and rendered a most delightful selection. Dr. J. J. Hall, pastor of the white Baptist church of the city, delivered an admirable address of welcome, which was warmly received. The climatic address of welcome of the occasion was the seventh and final one. As seven is the Biblical symbol of ocmpleteness, so may it be said of this address, delivered by his Honor, Mayor J. D. McNeill. It was complete in diction, complete in appropriateness, and complete in cordiality. Very excellent responses, fitting and timely in thought and manner, were delivered to the welcome addresses by Dr. G.0. Bullock, of Charlotte, and Rev. C. E. Askew, of Washington, N. C. Following these exercises, Corresponding Secretary C. S. Brown asked for a free will offering for conventional purposes, and the sum of $15.00 was contributed. The evening session closed with the doxology. by Rev. W. H. Shaw. Second Day Forenoon Session. Powers. Praise service was conducted by Revs. W. C. Pope and I. M. Hymn No. 350 "Come we that love the Lord," was sung. Psalm 117 was read. Prayer was offered by Dr. W. T. H. Woodward. Hymn No. 324 was sung. Prayer was offered by Dr. W. H. Moore. After singing other selections, prayers were offered by Rev. D. J. Avera and Dr. R. Spiller. President Whitted called Rev. A. B. J. Wyche to the chair. The minutes of the evening session were read and approved. The various committees were appointed (see list). Dr. A. M. Moore, of Durham, submitted some very pertinent remarks respecting raising of Foreign Mission funds. Rev. I. M. Powers, Dr. S. N. Vass, Dr. G. O. Bullock and Rev.

13 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 11 Thos Sharpe also submitted remarks. The various committees were announced. By motion the following special committee were appointed to prepare suitable resolutions respecting the retirement of President Whitted: R. Spiller, S. N. Vass, B. E. Smith. By motion, o'clock was made the order to consider th e Sunday-school work. Miss Daisy Sanders of Smithfield, was presented to the convention as the representative of the Baptist Sentinel. Mr. C. II. Watson, Manager and Solicitor of the Colored Reform School Association, presented the claims of that institution, when a contribution amounting to $7.00 was given him. The following were presented to the convention: Revs. J. T. Hairston, T. S. Henderson, W. H. Shaw, G. W. Barino, M. G. Crumpler and H. D. Sanders. President Whitted said: "Brethren, we are in line with every progressive movement in the land. We need lawyers and doctors of a kind." He said: "I am about to present to you a layman, a physician, a Sunday-school man, a liberal soul, that gives to the cause of Christ $45.00 per month, Dr. A. M. Moore." Dr. Moore said in part: "I've been a Baptist about guess 40 years before I was born. I some time think that our ministers are not fully alive to the proper care and training of their children. We ought to indoctrinate our own children. The preacher is the best substitute for the parent. God has put us here in the world for a special purpose. What is God's purpose for putting us under the influence of this splendid civilization? Let's inaugurate a layman's movement in the church, not out of it. Don't ask a man for 25c, but ask him for $ Let's put our soul and money in the work of saving men." Remarks were also submitted on the ideas advanced by Rev. A. J. Jackson. Rev. Dr. R. Spille spoke most feeling on: "The Father of the Convention." After calling out some committees the session closed with benediction by Rev. J. H. Rhoe.

14 12 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the Second Day Afternoon Session. Devotional services were conducted by Revs. G. A. Mial and J. H. Crow. "O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing," etc., was sung. Rev. J. D. Harrell presiding, the 27th ps. was read by Rev. Crow. Rev. C. Taylor lead in prayer. The convention again sang, " Iheard the Savior Say," etc. The minutes of the forenoon session were read and approved. By motion, it was ordered that the annual sermon, instead of the doctrinal sermon, be preached tonight. The Corresponding Secretary, by permission, read a communication from sister Joana P. Moore. By motion, the Corresponding Secretary was asked to acknowledge the receipt of the letter and assure sister Moore of our gratitude for her kind words. Prof. J. H. Fennell sent regrets for absence and one dollar for representing him in the convention. A similar letter containing one dollar, was read from Dr. G. W. Perry. Rev. D. N. Martin sent $10.00 as a donation from the Neuse River Association and $1.00 for himse'f. By motion, it was ordered that a telegram of sympathy be sent to Dr A. Shepard, and that the convention at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon engage in special prayer for him. Dr. N. F. Roberts led in fervent prayer. "How Happy is every Child of Grace," etc., was sung. Prayer was also offered by Dr. W. H. Moore, after which remarks were submitted by E. E. Smith, S. N. Vass, W. H. Shaw, A. B. Vincent, Thos Parker, A. J. Jackson and I. M. Powers. A number of local ministers and brethren were presented to the convention; also Rev. T. S. Eldridge, pastor of Ebenezer Baptist church, Charlotte. Prof. M.A. Murray was introduced, and discussed the subject: '"Our Secondary Schools." Prof. J. C. Horton, Prof. W. H. Knuckles and Dr. S. N. Vass also spoke on the same subject. By motion, it was voted to visit the State Normal School Friday afternoon. Brother T. B. Boykin came forward in the interest of his strug-

15 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 13 gling church at Ingold. N. C. 86c. was taken for him. The session closed with the benediction by Rev. H. D. Sanders. Second Day Evening Session. The devotional services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Moore and J. T. Deans. Prayer was offered by Rev. J. S. Davis. Hymn 424, "Soldiers of Christ Arise," was sung. Isaiah 62nd was read by Rev. G. W. Moore, and Rev. J. T. Dean offered prayer. Hymn 350 was sung, and the convention was then called to order. Tt was ordered that Dr. N. F. Roberts be asked to speak during the forenoon of tomorrow. Dr. Scott, of the Presbyterian church, of Laurinburg, and others were introduced to the convention. The choir of the A. M. E. Z. church favored the convention with a beautiful selection. At this point Rev. J. F. Davis was called to the chair and President Whitted proceeded to deliver his fourth annual address. By motion, the convention ordered that a souvenir be purchased at a cost of not more than $15.00 and presented to the retiring President, Dr. J. A. Whitted, as a token of the esteem of the brethren for him, and as indicative of the appreciation of the convention of his long and valuable esrvices to the Baptists of the State. The committee asked to make the selection and purchase were: Drs. R. Spiller, S. N. Vass and E. E. Smith. The address by motion, was referred to the following committee: Revs. A. B. Vincent, R. I. Walden and S. T. Eldridge. "Bless be the tie that binds," by request of Rev. I. M. Powers, was sung. The A. M. E. Z. choir again favored the convention with a choice selection. The President presented Dr. P. S. Lewis of the First church of Charlotte, wy.o proceeded to preach the annual sermon from Ezek. 47-5: "And it was a River that I could not pass over." Subject: "River of Life " When the able discourse was concluded, prayer was offered Rev. J. H. Lyon, by

16 i4 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the Dr. N. F. Roberts, Dean of the Theological Department of Shaw University, was presented, and stated that Shaw University, from its incipiency has had a theological department, but now effort was making to inaugurate ; theological school in connection therewith. He gave a minute description of the new theological building which bas been planned for the University. A collection amounting to $27.32 was taken for the theological department of Shaw University. By motion, a vote of thanks was tendered the choir of the A. M. E. Z. church. Doxology. Benediction by Rev. I. N. Flake. Third Day Forenoon Session. " House called to order by the President. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. R. H. Harris, T. Parker, G. Crumpler and C. Taylor. The Corresponding Secretary made his report to the convention. It was repiete with facts, statistics and valuable information. The report in its entirety will be found appended to these proceedings. By motion, the report was referred to an auditing committee, consisting of Dr. S. H. Witherspoon, O. Watkins and H. I. Quick. Pending its reference remarks were made touching it by Dr. P. S. Lewis, Rev. Thos. Parker, Dr. A. W. Pegues. The Treasurer submitted his report, which was referred to the auditing committee. The corresponding secretary read notices as follows: One from Prof. E. H. Lipscombe, offering his services to do work in church and school wherever needed. He read also a telegram from Supt. H. P. Cheatham of the Oxford Orphan Asylum, and a letter from Rev. J. W. Jones. Rev. M.'A. Talley presented the claims of the Baptist Sentinel and a score or more of new subscriptions or renewals were taken for the paper. The President asked for contributions for aged ministers, and $8.40 was handed him for them.

17 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C The committee on organization reported. The report "was received and after some substitutions, was adopted. Rev. D. T. Mitchell, Rev. and Mrs. P. J. Jones and Mrs. W. J. Todd were presented to the convention. The benediction by Dr. D. T. Mitchell closed the session. Third Day Afternoon Session. The convention assembled at 3:30, Rev. G. O. Bullock presiding. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. J. H. Howell and D. J. Emerson, by singing, reading the Scripture and Prayer. The minutes of the previous session were read and approved. Dr. N. F. Roberts at this stage of the proceedings took pledges for the theological department of Shaw University, amounting to $ Presiding Elder Slade of Fayetteville District of the A. M. E. Z. church was introduced to the convention and made interesting remarks. Mrs. W. J. Todd also made remarks. The committee on temperance submitted its report through D. J. Emerson. The report was adopted. Dr. S. N. Vass adc.ressed the convention, after which a collection for the A. M. B. P S. amounting to $6.60 was taken. Rev. W. S. Brut on was introduced to the convention. Resolutions by Dr. Vass were presented and adopted. The session closed with benediction by Dr. W. H. Moore. Third Day Evening Session. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. O. S. Bullock and C. T. Underwood, by singing, reading the Scripture and prayer. After singing, "A Charge to Keep I Have," Dr. P. S. Lewis offered prayer. The minutes of the afternoon session were read and approved. Dr. P. S. Lewis, chairman of the committeeo'n resolutions, submitted a report for the committee. Rev\ J. J. Scarlett, by resolution, was made a "life' member of the convention.

18 16 Forty-third Annual Session of the The committee on place reported, recommending the next session of the convention to be held with the First Baptist church at Rocky Mount. After some discussion, final action on the report was deferred until tomorrow forenoon. The report of the committee to prepare suitable expressions respecting the retirement of President Whitted was read by Dr. S. N. Vass. A ring was presented to the retiring presiding officer. The newly elected officers were installed by Dr. S. N. Vass in a pointed and unique manner. President Pegues delivered a short inaugural address, briefly outlining his to help accomplish. policy and touching somewhat on the work he hoped Rev. Mr. Fairley, pastor of the Presbyterian church (white) of the city, was introduced to the convention, and made some appropriate and encouraging remarks. The auditing committee made report, which was adopted. It was stated that during the year the treasury was overdrawn to the amount of $ The treasurer donated of said amount $3.20 to the work of the convention. A letter was read from Rev. W. M. Alexander, D. D., stating why he could not be present. At this stage of the proceedings of the convention the choir rendered a choice selection. D-. C. S. Morris, paetor of Banks Street Baptist church, Norfolk, Va., was introduced to the large congregation, and proceeded to deliver a masterful address subject: "Our Duty to Africa." The best judges in the audience, white and colored, male and female, pronounced the discourse a most excellent one. By motion, the convention voted its appreciation of the able address. A collection amounting to $65.17 was taken for Foreign Missions. The benediction was pronounced by Dr. P. S. Lewis. Fourth Day Forenoon Session. Devotional exercises were appropriately conducted by Revs. J. Z. Horton and A. T. Price.

19 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 17 The minutes of the previous afternoon and evening sessions were read and approved. Rev. J. S. Mason, of Asheville, was introduced and made some remarks. A collection amounting to $5.00 was lifted for Rev. J. Davis. After some discussion, it was decided that the time of the meeting of the convention should be Tuesday before the first Sunday in November. By motion, further consideration of the place of the next meeting of the convention was had, and a substitute prevailed, changing the committee's report, making the place of next meeting High Point, instead of Rocky Mount. By motion, the report of the committee on obituary was adopted. It was agreed thai; twenty minutes be accorded Dr. P. S. Lewis to speak on the life oi' the late Dr. J. R. Cozart, and Rev. A. A. Smith to speak for the same length of time on the life of the late Rev. G. L. Hood, at the afternoon session. A motion prevailed, that Mrs. P. G. Shepard be asked to speak during the evening session, instead of the forenoon session. The finance committee reported. The report was adopted with the thanks of the convention for the excellence and the exacting services rendered. By motion, Rev. R. H. Harris was placed on the State Board. The convention voted to visit the State Colored Normal School, of which Secretary Smith is principal, at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The session adjourned with benediction by Dr. C. S. Morris. Friday Afternoon. The convention reassembled at 3 o'clock. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. A. J. Jackson and Thos. Parker. The minutes of the forenoon session were read and adopted. The hour set for memorial ceremonies having arrived, Dr. P. S. Lewis lined hymn 64i\ "Servant of God Well Done," etc., and proceeded to deliver a fins discourse on the life, labor and character of our late beloved brother and co-laborer, Dr. J. R. Cozart. Revs. O. J. Allen and M. A. Talley also spoke on the same subject. Motion prevailed, that in the future, the eulogistic discourses

20 18 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the be delivered on the first day of the session. The afternoon session closed with the benediction by Rev. A. A. Smith. Fourth Day Evening Session. Devotional exercises were conducted by Revs. P. W. King and J. S. Mason. The choir rendered a beautiful selection, after which the President presented Rev. C. S. Morris, D. D., of Norfolk, Va. He delivered a fine lecture: "What's the matter with Sambo?" was his subject. Mrs. P. G. Shepard, of Winston, presented the needs of the Orphanage at Winston, as only she can. A collection of $9.60 was handed her. The convention adopted the penny system of collecting funds for the different objects of the convention. Rev. C. H. Williams, Manager of the Baptist Sentinel, arrived and addressed the convention, setting forth the importance of the brethren giving liberal support to the Sentinel. His remarks were warmly received. After passing resolutions of appreciation and thanks, for the hospitality of the church and people generally of this city, the convention adjourned to meet with the Baptist church, High Point, N. C, on Tuesday evening before the first Sunday in November, E. E. SMITH, Secretary. A. W. PEGUBS, President.

21 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 19 APPENDIX. PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL ADDRESS. Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 9, Educational and Missionary Convention of North Carolina: Dear Brethren: I come to yon with my 4th annual message, and in the line with that Blessed Providence which directs and controls the lives of men it appears to be my validictory. My interest in the affairs of my native State and of my brethren is still unabated. North Carolina is to be congratulated for its constituency in church and Sunday school leaders. We verily believe nowhere in?11 this wide realm can there be found a more unassuming, earnest, conscientious, consecrated set of men and women. This has been the secret of our success for all these years, and gives us a place in the ranks of the Negro Baptist hosts of this country second to none. If there should be the least fault found with you, my brethren, it would be that there is not enough of that Spirit of unanimity, and yet there has been a wonderful development along this line. There was a time in our history when our missionaries and leaders weie rejected by many of the churches which have now thrown wide their doors, and bid them welcome. There have been associations which have actually refused to hear them, but today stand abreast with our strongest auxiliaries. We have not by any means reached our highest mark along the way of progress but the distance we have come assures us that the rest of the way may be easily attained. When we take in consideration, the clouds which hung over us, of ignorance, of petty jealousy and prejudice, the natural outgrowth of ignorance, it is not surprising that in many instances we would have made ourselves an obstruction to general uplift, and development. But as the light of intelligence has cast its benign influence over us we are not only moving obstructions, but we are putting our shoulders to the wheel, and we are adopting as our motto: "a long pull, a strong pull and a pull altogether." And still we can not hope to reach the acme of our ambition, and anticipation, until a majority of our leaders lay aside all selfishness and make the glory of God, and the extension of His kingdom among men, their cheif object and delight. We rejoice

22 20 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the to read the thrilling experiences of the lives of the men of God as we find them in sacred history, passing through the dens of lions, through the iron gates of prison walls, or standing upon the deck of a storm-tossed ship, clothed with power divine; bidding defiance to the maddened waves, and preaching a safe haven to the frightened crew. But to do this, my brethren, we must stay at the feet of the Blessed Christ sufficiently long to be able to exclaim as did the gentile hero of sacred writ, "God forbid that I should glory save in the death of Chrisl the Lord." It should never be a question of the exalted place I hold in the ranks, but what is my service for God and humanity. Our Blessed Lord must have anticipated this day, when He said, "He that would be greatest of all, let him be servant of all." This reminds me of an instance in which one of our most distinguished men in effecting an organization, recommended each officer, from the president down, and then at the conclusion said, "Give me brethren the place as janitor of your organization." If we should all seek the place of servant, and let higher places seek us, as we become fitted to assume them, or better still, if the height of our ambition was reached in God's glory, we would most gladly contribute a worthy share to all that means the uplift of our fellow man, and the brightness of that day when the "kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ." We have lived long enough to fully realize that God finds the right place for us, and the exalted places to the extent we are flitted to fill them. David's first combat was with the lion and the bear, and in contact with the Giant of Gath, the sling in hand, the smoothe stone from the brook and the God of Israel whom he had known to trust, enabled him to bring the Giant at his feet, low in death. Joseph must know to wear the coat of many colors before he could adjust the fine linen of Egypt, and the glittering ornamentations of the Pharoahs. The Gentile apostle, the Missionary Hero of all heroes, must make Agrippa tremble with the Gospel thunder-bolts, ere he could face the powers of Rome and preach a Christ crucified to the crowned heads. Never concern yourselves, my brethren, with this position, that position or the other position; this honor, that honor or the other honor. Concern yourselves most with intelligent, moral and spiritual fitness. "Do with thy might what thy hands find to do." Throw yourselves unreservedly upon the promises of Him "who marks the sparrows fall," and position, exaltation and honor will take care of themselves. As leaders of the people we should feel a very deep sense of gratitude, whether in some humble country parish or in some great

23 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N.* C. 21 City Cathedral with towering walls and spires piercing the vaulted skies. Ours is an exalted place and we should let no opportunity pass us of following in the wake of the lowly Nazerine, of being good and of "Going about doing good." It may not be ours like the giant apostle to move multitudes to repentance and to a blessed union with the blessed Christ, but like Andrew, we may be able to find brother Simon and point him in vital touch with Christ North Carolina, when compared with other States in its educational facilities and work, is to be congratulated. Your secretary reported to you last annual.session the successful operation of 23 secondary Baptist schools for this State, with a property valuation of $260,000. Considering our environments and opportunities we should feel greatly encouraged, for while we feel a deep sense of gratitude to cur white brethren who have so nobly contributed to us, a;s we blazed the way through the dense forest, the time is not far distant when we must rely altogether upon our own resomces for our own education and development. We do not mean by this to complain, all praise to the splendid benefactions of our white brother. When we have trained the child to walk, we have done our whole duty, and the child should do its own Avalking. We have struck the right key and w r e should renew our determination, lengthen our bounds, strengthen our bonds, and cease not until each one of these schools shall reach that height of influence and power that every child within our domains shall have the opportunity for the proper development of his God-given powers. Some of us can well remember when the Baptists, in the rural districts especially, were the subjects of mockery and derision of other denominations, on account of their ignorance and depression. But praise God, through the secondary schools, the showing of Shaw University, sending out her cortege of teachers and preachers, blesised lights in the dark wilderness, we are now far in the lead, and the heart of any loyal Baptist swells with peculiar pride and ambition, as be sees in our cities and even country places teachers from our own ranks entering the graded and public schools; preachers from our colleges and seminaries, tearing away the crude church structures of the past and erecting in their places imposing church edifices, and preaching an unadulterated gospel with such efficiency and power until the multitudes are realizing as never before the eternal principles upon w r hich our faith and hope are builded. The day is in the distant past with the able defenders of Bible doctrine as we now have, that one would dare rise up and argue away what Baptists believe. We still emphasize the fact that there are greater heights to attain. We have not reached the summit. In the covenant we have taken, every Baptist is duty

24 22 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the bound to "religiously train his children," and with all our spirituality and religious ferver in our ability to defend our "one Lord, one faith and one Baptism," depends upon our intelligence as well as upon our genuine religion. We cannot fail to see in the great Shaw University, that we are rendering sublime service in training and sending out Baptist men and women, but that we are lending a helping hand to all denominations, and especially in our professional departments. Let not the opportunity pass you, my brethren, to unite your forces and especially in the several localities to lengthen and strengthen your secondary.schools. Let no opportunity pass you, my brethren, to give your prayers, your money and your influence to lift shaw University to that sublime height that she will stand second to no negro institution in all this broad land. A word fitly spoken, a dollar spent at the right time, and in the right direction, and anxious prayer made to our Heavenly Father will nobly contribute to this end. It is said the civility and intelligence of any race is measured by trie treatment of its women, and we believe it; so the christian intelligence of any denomination may be measured by its disposition and determination to do missionary work. Even the great commission itself was not handed down to the disciples of our Lord until he had given them the three years' of training, and was upon the verge of making the Heavenly Ascension. The missionary spirit is purely an unselfish spirit, the missionary service is purely seld-denial; and we can have it as a blessed heritage only in proportion as we can lay aside our own selfishness and clothe our selves anew in the spirit of the blessed Christ. As we can see opportunity to serve the other man as well as ourselves, we have come a long way in years in assuming this spirit of helping the other man, but we have a longer way yet to come ere we have done our part in bringing about the blessed consummation, and the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of Christ. At first it was thought that the woman's convention was playing a selfish part in agreeing to support Mrs. Thomas in the Foreign fields, Dut all of us have come to realize that our women were just a little in advance of us in wisdom and discretion, but now all the states of our convention are enthused and inspired and point with great pride to the woman's convention of N. C. Our Sunday school convention gave evidence of increasing determination to do a larger Foreign Mission service. The leading officials of that convention have entered into a new campaign laying special stress upon the girls educational fund and Foreign mission collections and we have great things to hope for, and expect from this great convention. The corresponding secretary's report will show that many of our associations, conventions and churches of the

25 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 23 state have increased in their appropriations and everything bids fair for N. C. alone to give as much to Foreign missions as has heretofore been given by the entire Lott Carey convention. Fall in line, crethren, who are behind in your Foreign mission appropriation, for the Foreign mission forces of the negro Baptists of N. C. are marching en to victory, and to glory. We have already said that we give to the cause of missions and missionary work in proportion as we heighten in christian intelligence. This more especially applies to State missions; surely it must occur to you that not only in the many nooks and corners of our State, destitute and in need of the missionary influence to inspire them, but likewise in the many local centers which we might regard as centers of light and intelligence the local missionary service which we have in the last few years inaugurated, has done us extraordinary good and in many ways. The great influence of our corresponding secretary and his untiring efforts to reach the people through the local missionary, and with his presence as far as it was possible, has had much to do with the success which crowns our convention today. But we still adhere to the conviction with the constant strain that is made upon his physical strength, and if he had some adjustable and proficient man, call him assistant corresponding secretary or, what not, would greatly relieve our over-worked corresponding secretary, bring our convention in vital touch with more of the distinct sections of the State, and at the same time bring to our secretary much of the relief which he so richly deserves, and in every way facilitate the work to greater progress and efficiency. One of the most difficult tasks you have with men, and leaders as well, is to teach them the imperative necessity of laying aside all selfishness and clothing themselves in tha^ lovely spirit of the lowly Christ, that they may serve Him by serving their fellows. Some man must be found who has the ability and the adaptability to reach these leaders, as well as the ordinary individuals in our ranks. Ot one time our way seemed very dark, our task seemed very difficult, but we verily believe the crisis in our history has been passed, and each step of our progress is firm and unmistakable. We have very many in our ranks who may assume the leadership with no reason to fear the future of the convention. From the many letters and conversations with my brethren I find that my present position is not thoroughly understood. I have given the twenty-five years of my public service to North Carolina, my native State. It is claimed by many that I owe you a debt that I have not paid. To an extent I must bow to my guilt. North Carolina has not only given me what I deserved, but far above my deserts, and while I confess my indebtedness in the

26 H Forty-fourth Annual Session of the language of the hero Apostle, "We should obey God rather than man," I could not tell my brethren why I waded through the protestations, prayers and tears of the people of Winston-Salem, my home church, and other sections of N. C. until I had found my way to the leading church of this entire country in the city of Birmingham, Ala., and when I was informed that they prayed earnestly for ten days, and I was sent to them in answer to their prayers I found an answer to the impelling force that lead me hitherward. I am sure that no one would be so narrow as to claim N. C. with all its greatness and goodness to be the "whole world" and since my Master bids me go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature" I find the great State of Alabama to be a part of the "world," Birmingham to be a part of the State of Alabama, and the First Baptist church to be a part of Birmingham; hence, for a season at least, I will serve my Lord by serving them. But bear in mind, my brethren, I shall keep in vital touch with you. I shall watch your progress with intense carefulness and ardent prayers. I shall come to yoj in your annual meetings, as often as opportunity will permit me, and wherever and whenever I can serve you I shall "do it with my might as I have done in the past. 1 promise you solemnly and sacredly, that wherever I am, the flag of the Blessed Christ shall not trail in the dust. The instrument which our Savior handed down to his disciples, as He was about to mount up on the clouds of Glory, and assume the reins of His eternal kingship, the great commission, which has been the encouragement and inspiration to His embassadors of the past, I promise you shall be my watchword. The "one Lord, one faith, one Baptism," shall be my theme, and as I have done from the mountains of N. C. to the seashore I shall preach to them an uncompromising gospel. Should it be my privilege, and God's will, I shall one day come back to you. It may be as the disciple of old, clothed in wrinkled visage and with locks of snowy whiteness, in childlike simplicity I shall preach to you, "Little children love ye one another." Or it may be the news will be flashed that I've fallen a victim to death, and even then, I shall quietly repose among the vine-clad hills of the Old North State to await the sounding of the trumpet that shall bid the dead in Christ arise. As I say farewell to you, my brethren, a feeling of pride and gratitude mingled with sadness and reluctance comes over me. When I am reminded of the co-operation, encouragement, of the love and esteem you bestowed upon me; when I'm reminded of the confidence you have imposed in me for all these years of our labors together; when I'm reminded that no position in your gift nas been too great for you to bestow upon me, and you suffered me to fill every post of duty from the humblest to the greatest, unrelenting in every step, of your support of the policies which I've

27 Baptist Educational and Missionaay Convention of N. C. 25 adopted, my heart swells with the deepest sense of gratitude, my heart swells with untold pride. When I'm reminded that it is possible the tender and loving associations will come to us no more, my heart is touched with a tenderness and my eyes are brought to tears. I leave you as my last admonition, that conscientious duty and unswerving loyalty move you from time to time to serve your Heavenly Father best, by serving each other, and the common cause you have espoused most. I bid you, fellow officers, I bid you, brother, ministers, delegates and friends, a lasting farewell. ANNUAL REPORT OF C. S. BROWN, CORRESPONDING SECRE- Mr. President and Brethren: TARY. Time in its rapid flight has hurriedly measured out to us twelve more months of service, and we have met to review the record and note the evidences of progress that have resulted from our labor on the field. It is needless to remark in this connection that we represent a great cause and a great people, entailing in consequence very grave responsibilities. It is generally conceded that the Baptists are vastly stronger than the communicants of other christian denominations among us, and thereby much more is expecte 1 of us. Others have coveted our advantages, and have been astonished to see how little we appreciate them. Among our best leaders but few have been found who have seriously taken to heart the welfare of our great cause to the extent that they are willing to "put their necks to the qoke" that the work might succeed. To achieve great expliots, an army must be led by brave, competent, unselfish leaders. Our work is handicapped because our leaders are not interested, organized, and drilled, and because each is laboriously working to execute his own selfish plans. Our most vulnerable point is the sad lack of unity among our leadership. The abu^d theory of "independence" has well-nigh unfitted colored Baptist preachers for service and greatly impeded the progress of our work. If we cannot have our way to the last letter then we are ready to kick and skulk. Although we discern here and there indications of progress, yet what thoughtful Baptist has not been grieviously worried to observe the lethargy, indifference, and jealously that are making us weak in every section of our state. If we could get our brethren to see eye to eye, if we could but marshal our forces, get them in battle trim, inspire them with loyalty and denominational pride, we would have but little else to do but

28 24>. Forty-fourth Annual Session of the to shout over our victories. We are here to get wisdom through counsel, to plan, faith to undertake and courage to execute. Let us calmly look over our divinely appointed field, and solemnly and prayerfully seek Divine help to undertake larger things. State Missions. It is exceedingly difficult to interest our pastors in state mis- They seem to feel that sions in the work among our own people. this work is complete, and nothing more remains to be done in North Carolina, so far as Baptists are concerned. How sadly mistaken they are. Weak churches by the hundred need help; scores of vicinities need churches and missionaries; and nearly all the older churches need missionary instruction and stimulation. We could easily and profitably use ten thousand dollars a year for state missions alone. When we employed missionaries on the field, they failed to do real missionary work because they were forced to raise their own salaries and had no time to do anything else. Their work was first (1) to raise their own salaries, and (2) to do what mission work they could. Under such an arrangement they were forced to go not where they could do the most good, but where they could get the most money. This system of missionary work proved a failure, and gave general dissatisfaction. In point of organization and missionary benevolence, we made no perceptible progress under this system. We are yet without a system and a definite plan of work, and our organization is weak and impotent. We must arrive at some plan by which definite work can be done. It is easier to criticise an old plan than it is to originate a feasible one. I know this much that the people are tired of supporting men on the field who do nothing more than collect their salary. The pastors must be led to realize that it is their duty to raise money for state missions so that the missionaries can be sent into remote and destitute sections to give light and build up our great cause. By co-operation and unity the Baptists of North Carolina can easily do a magnificent work. Estimating on the basis of a hundred and fifty thousand members, we could easily raise the handsome sum of $1, per month by asking each church to give us one cent a month per member; eighteen thousand dollars per year on the same basis. What christian would refuse to give one cent each month for missions? What pastor could not induce his church to adopt this method? This sum could be easily raised in after-collections, without interfering in the least with the regular collections. This is an easy way to get the Lord's money.

29 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 27 follows: Reducing this to a practical system, it might be outlined as 1. Reach the pastors, enlist their co-operation, and active aid; and put the responsibility upon them to raise money for missions and education. 2. Hold missionary conferences frequently throughout the state to arouse and educate churches and pastors concerning the great need of missions. 3. Let the pastors keep the work constantly before the people by frequent mission sermons, addresses, and missionary meetings. 4. Get all the churches to adopt the penny system, and work it faithfully. Let the pastors call for this money at every regular have been taken. service after the regular collections 5. Let this money be sacredly kept and reported every three months so that the work may be carried on and the workers paid. This plan can be easily operated, and the regular work of tue churches will not be disturbed thereby. Diligence in business 13 a duty divinely imposed, and it becomes us to find some way to push the work without further delay. I am greatly indebted to the various local workers for the splendid assistance rendered me in getting the work of this convention before the people. Permit me to urge that it is a burning shame that we have done so little in the past considering our splendid advantages. It takes more than lung power to make a true missionary pastor. "Talk is cheap," is an old adage, and some one has chara terized those preachers who talk much and do little as "breath and breeches," an apt representation. Our pastors ought to feel that work and sacrifice count much in the extension of the kingdom of Jesus Christ; and if the pastors are not true, the cause must suffer. What is the true status? From a majority of our churches, even more not one cent has been given for state missions, and but few of the churches have given anything f "or foreign missions. Along three lines of activity, however, our churches have manifested commendable zeal: (1) in the payment of pastor's salaries: (2) in the building and improvement of church property; and (3) in raising money for general educational purposes. The great majority of our churches are found in the rural districts, and hold service but once a month. Many pastors have four and sometimes five or more churches to look after; and the result is none of them get much attention. The average salary given to pastors does not exceed a hundred dollars per church; but if that much, it would mean the collection of a hundred and twenty

30 28 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the thousand dollars, a year for ministerial sirvice. To this must be added what is raised for church improvement, a sum almost as large as that paid the pastors, which would bring the total up to two hundred thousand dollars. I greatly tear that our associations are making a serious mistake in establishing so many academies and high schools. They are going into the school work without counting the cost. Instead of each association's undertaking to operate an independent school, it would be far better for two or three of them to center upon one schoo 1. They could then have better schools with less secrifice; tor with the present school burdens on them some of the associations can give no time for missions in their desperate struggles to run their local schools. We cannot put a school in every community, but we should help improve the public schools where possible. I have received reports from only eight of our twenty-four schools for and I find the totals submitted to sum up as follows: Number of buildings 24 Number of teachers employed 37 Number of students enrolled 1,373 Amount paid teachers for service $9, Total valuation of school property $33, We have twenty-four or more of these schools located in various sections of the state; and if the ratio is maintained as indicated in the reports received, the grand totals would approximate the following figures: Total number of students enrolled 5,119 Total number of teachers employed Ill Total amount paid teachers on salaries $2S, Total valuation of school property $100, This is no bad showing for a poor and struggling people just learning the lessons of thrift, economy and self-reliance. Too Many Organizations. There is another problem that should claim some attention among us it is this: are we not being injured in our work on account of the multiplicity of our organizations? We have almost an indefinite number of associations, union meetings, county conventions, Sunday school unions, etc.. all claiming support and demanding our presence. It takes a great deal of money with which to pay car fare, and think of the expense to hold them. Would it not be vastly better to have fewer such meetings, and make them stronger and more representative? One Baptist state convention

31 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 29 is enough for North Carolina; one association for each four or five adjacent counties would be amply sufficient. What we need to strive after most are unity, co-operation, harmony, and concentration in our work: for herein lies success. We must centralize our interest, secure the personal assistance of the local church leaders, and create respect for the efficiency of our state convention, if we would become a positive power and force in the missionary world. Shaw University. In addition to the educational work already mentioned, which is constantly increasing, Shaw University is claiming, and justly so, a larger share of our sympathy and support, in the effort to equip and buim the new hospital, our churches have been asked to raise five thousand dollars to meet a conditional gift. This appeal has been answered by a large number of churches with generous donations. Shaw University has a large claim upon the Baptist people of this state, and will no doubt press this claim more persistently in the future than in the past. We have asked the president to furnish us a list of donations sent in during the year bv our churches. The Sunday School Work. There has been a great awakening among the Sunday school forces during the year in our state, and the recent convention held in Weldon was almost ideal, and represented progress, intelligence, and power. For this healthy sentiment and enthusiasm among our young people we are largely indebted to the American Baptist Publication Society; for they have helped us to keep on the field all the time two hustling missionaries who have given much time to Bible institute work and missionary training among the people. Through this agency hundreds of dollars have been raised for missions, Bible anl institute work, and for the training of poor but worthy girls. The convention merits our heartiest endorsement. A Central Bureau of Information. The woman's state convention has grown into gigantic proportions, and is doing a remarkable work. They are teaching the brethren the vital lesson of unity, concentration and consecration. With scarcely no encouragement from the pastors, with but few members constituting the local bands, these faithful women are laboring hard and earnestly to give the gospel of consolation to the world. They deserve the highest commendation for the sacrifices

32 30 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the that they are making. For all purposes they raised during last year over two thousand dollars. Let their work and good deeds be praised from every pulpit. A Central Bureau of Informtion. For our own encouragement, and to give our denomination due standing in the estimation of the world, it is highly necessary that we have a central bureau of information, and all facts pertaining to the growth of our denomination and the work of the different agencies should be reported promptly to this central office. The corresponding secretary of this state convention should be in charge of this department, and all the officers of the various associations and other Baptist bodies in the state should co-operate with him, and see that he is kept in possession of accurate facts and statistics. Our Young People Must Be Saved. Another very grave matter should claim our attention: the saving of our young people to the Baptist church. More than a thousand of our best young men and women are found in the pedo- Baptist schools of the state, and when they come out or graduate, they are seldom " strong in the faith," and too often are entirely alienated from our church. It is certainly high time for us to turn our attention towards our young people, and efforts should be made to save, train, educate them, and use them for the uplift and promotion of our great denomination. Our pastors have largely neglected the young people, forgetting that it is also their duty to "feed the lambs." The Budget System. I am endeavoring to work out a feasible system with the hope of getting each association to assume its proportional part of these general expenses. This is the right way to do the work, and in it we should have the fullest co-operation of the entire brotherhood. FINANCE REPORT FOR In Account with Rev. J. J. Worlds, Treasurer. RECEIPTS. Oct. 29 Deposited in cash $883.(51 Collections 40.60

33 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 31 Nov. 5 Deposited Total $ Non-collectable paper Balance $ DISBURSEMENTS. Oct. 29 To Dr. S. N. Vass for A. B. Pub. Society $ To Dr. A M. Moore, for Medical Department Shaw To superannuated ministers To H. P. Cheatham, for orphanage To W. M. Alexander, foreign missions To Mrs. Tule W. H. Knuckles traveling expenses 3.30 M. T. Hawkins, traveling expenses 1.80 J. J. Worlds, traveling expenses 7.00 J. J. Worlds, overdrawn orders J. H. Nelson, traveling expenses 6.55 E. E. Smith, secretary, services S. N. Vass, as reporter 5.00 G. O. Bullock, for sexton 5.00 J. A. Whitted, traveling expenses 9.65 M. A. Talley, service A. B. Vincent, service B. B. Hill, service W. W. B. Fleming, for mountain work W. G. Moore, service 6.00 A.A. Smith, for Kinston Academy M. A. Murry, for Western U. Academy J. A. Whitted, Winston orphanage R. Spiller for service 5.00 C. S. Brown, salary and expenses A. W. Pegues, for Baptist Sentinel E. E. Sm'th, minutes and postage M. T. Hawkins traveling expenses 3.30 W. M. Alexander, foreign missions Total $ COLLECTED BY THE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY, C. S. BROWN, DURING THE YEAR. Nov. 4. Shiloh church, Greensboro, Rev. J. H. Hairston,

34 32 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the pastor $ 8.50 Nov. 14. Central Baptist church, Wilmington Nov. 15. I. S. Riddick, for W. H. Thomas 7.00 Friendship church, Rocky Point 1.00 Hall's Chapel, Burgaw, N. C 1.00 J. N. McKnight, Burgaw, N. C 1.00 Neuse River Association Dec. 7. Parson Grove church 3.00 Dec. 23. Mt. Gilead church, Mt. Olive 1.00 Big Piney Grove church, Sampson county 1.00 Dec. 28. Friendship church, Charlotte St. Matthews church, hy Rev. H. Pair 3.00 Malaby's X Roads Rev. H. Pair 3.00 Jan. 21. First Baptist church, Kinston Mar. 1. Zion church, Albemarle 3.32 Apr. 30. West Roanoke Union Meeting May 2. Mt. Olive church, Rev. D. W. Early, pastor 5.00 Spring Hill church, Rev. D. W. Early, pastor 5.00 Weeping Mary church, Rev. D. W. Early, pastor Jones' Chapel church, Rev. D. W. Early, pastor 5.00 May 16. Michael's Creek church 2.05 Michael's Creek Sunday School.67 New Corinth Creek 87 Spring Hill church, Rev. J. W. Ligon, pastor 5.00 May 27. Woman's Union Meeting, Durham 3.18 Randleman Sunday School 3.08 Union Meeting through Rev. W. H. Diggs 2.25 May 30. New Chapel church 5.05 July 12. First Baptist church, Kinston 5.00 July 31. Kearney's Chapel and Sunday School 7.65 Oct. 1. West Roanoke Association West Roanoke Association, State Missions Oct. 12. Middle Association Kenansville Association 3.00 Oct. 24. Middle District Association Shiloh Sunday School, Wilmington 1.00 Shiloh Baptist church, Wilmington 2.70 Western Union Association Yadkin and Philadelphia Association 1.20 Macedonia church 1.00 First Baptist church, Norwood 1.00 Spring Green, Cronley 1.00 Spring Hill, Rev J. H. Rhoe 5.00

35 . Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 33 Chaclbourn church, Rev. J. H. Rhoe Diamond Branch 1.15 First Baptist church, Wilmington 5.00 First Baptist church, Wilmington Sunday School Zion Hill church, Wilmington 2.00 Union Baptist church, Wilmington 1.50 Macedonia church 2.00 Long Creek Baptist church 1.75 Big Piney Grove church 1.00 Shoulder's Branch, New Hanover county 1.00 Oct. 24. Educational Union of Western North Carolina Brown Creek church, through Rev. J. F. Davis 5.00 Flint Ridge church, through Rev. J. F. Davis 3.00 Long Pine church, through Rev. J. F. Davis.50 Friendship church, through Rev. J. F. Davis.25 Popular Spring church, through Rev. J. F. Davis 5.00 Zion Association, through Rev. J. F. Davis 6.75 General Collection 9.85 Popular Springs, for foreign missions.72 Nicey Grove church, 4.00 Elizabeth church Lane's Creek Association 3.00 Piney Grove church, Lane's Creek Association 3.00 Gordonsville church. Lane's Creek Association 1.00 Wingare church 1.25 Saint Daves church 1.00 Heath Grove church 50 Lane's Creek Union for orphans 1.00 Lane's Creek Union for ministerial education 50 Total $ COLLECTED AUGUST 30, AT LOTT CAREY CONVENTION, AND AMOUNTS REPORTED BY REV. W. M. ALEXANDER, COR- RESPONDING SECRETARY. Aug. 30. First Baptist church, Winston-Salem $ Sunday school convention of North Carolina Philippi Baptist church, Cofield New Ahoskie church and Sunday School Cypress East End Sunday school, Winston-Salem Mount Sinai Baptist church, Greensboro 6.16 First Baptist church, Franklinton 7.35 First Baptist churh, Oxford 6.00

36 . 34 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the Mill Neck church, Hertford 5.75 Juniper Baptist church 2.31 Davis Chapel 1.01 Reidsville church, by Rev. Avera 3.50 Woman's Baptist State Convention Providence Baptist church 1.00 Greenville Baptist church 5.00 First Baptist church, Lumberton Sandy Grove church 5.00 Wake Baptist Association N. E. Cape S. S. Convention 5.00 St. John, Lumberton, Rev. J. J. Thompson, pastor Dr. N. F. Roberts 5.00 Friendship church, Charlotte First Baptist church, Charlotte 6.00 First Baptist church, Raleigh East Cedar Grove Association 5.00 White Rock Baptist church, Durham Baptist State Sunday School Convention First Baptist church, Wilmington 5.00 First Baptist church, Wilmington, Sunday school First Baptist church, Laurinburg 3.50 Friendship Baptist church Newkirk church 5.05 Shiloh church 2.00 Central Baptist church, Wilmington Rowan Baptist Association First Baptist church, Winston-Salem Rev. J. R. Coel 2.00 Woman's Auxilary to Rowan Baptist Association Woman's Auxilary to West Roanoke Association Miss Esther Boone from churches of West Roanoke Association Total $ DISBURSEMENTS. To W. M. Alexander, cor sec, foreign missions $ To Lott Carey Convention, Wilmington Oct. 6. To W. M. Alexander, cor sec Printing and stationery Postage 19,30

37 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 35 TO AGENTS. Oct. 24. Rev. W. H. Moore $ Rev. I. M. Flake 2.00 Rev. I. M. Powers 2.05 Rev. J. H. Rhoe 8.00 Rev. J. F. Davis Total $1, Respectfully Submitted, C. S. BROWN, Corresponding Secretary. SUPPLEMENTARY REPORT OF COLLECTIONS FOR HOSPITAL AT SHAW UNIVERSITY. Dr. C. S. Brown, My Dear Dr. Winton, N. C. Brown: The following is a statement of the donations made to Shaw University during the past, year, which 1 trust will be helpful to you in making a good report at the Fayetteville Association: Bright Hopewell, Laurinburg $ Ebenezer, Charlotte, 5.00 First church, Weldon 1.90 Hertford F. B. S. S., Hertford Hertford B. Y. P. U., Hertford 5.00 Hertford F. B. church, Hertford Pleasant Plains, Winton So. Winton church, Winton Shiloh, Greensboro Gray's Creek, Fayetteville First church, Rich Square 5.00 Philadelphia church, Shiloh 2.00 Nebo Baptist church, Woodland 5.00 First Baptist S. S... Selma 1.50 Baptist church, Windsor Baptist church, Coefield 8.50 Peterson's Chapel, Merry Hill New Haven, Woodland 5.00 Mount Moriah, Winton West Roanoke Association, Winton 10.02

38 36 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the Wakefield Baptist church, Wakefield First Baptist church, Selma 5.10 First Baptist S. S., Selma 2.77 Swift Creek church, Nash C Roanoke Association, Powell's Point Stokes Chapel, Middlesex Shiloh Baptist church, Wilmington First church, Wilmington 8.00 Saint John's, Harrellsville 5.00 Central Street church. Wilmington Bethlehem church, Seaboard First African church, Goldsboro 5.15 Mount Zion, Margaretteville Piney Grove, Jackson Mount Hope, Jackson 8.00 Dr. Pegues Dr. Walden Total, $ I think that the above is correct, unless I have omitted one or two items by oversight. If I can serve you further, let me know. Very truly yours, CHAS. R. FRAZER,

39 : Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 37 Reports of Committees. REPORT ON WAYS AND MEANS. Your committee on Ways and Means for the prosecution of the work of this convention during the coming year, submit the following: Everything considered, we recommend the continuation of the present plan of work for another year, i. e., with the corresponding secretary doing offico work chiefly, visiting as many associations as possible, and appointing others to represent him and his work whenever he cannot attend himself; and then being assisted on the field by Rev. M A. Talley and Rev. A. B. Vincent upon terms arranged by our board. Your committee, however, would suggest further, that during the coming year a forward step be taken toward the establishment and support, of Baptist churches in the destitute sections of the west, and that efforts be put forth to do more local church work in that section. Believing that our white Baptist brethren of North Carolina will gladly help us to help these needy people by assisting us in the support of local men for that section, we recommend that special efforts be made by our Home Board to interest them in this work, and if possible to secure their help. To this end, we recommend that our President or Corresponding Secretary start at once to secure an opportunity to come before the next session of the white Baptist State Convention in December, to state to them what we have done, are now doing and what we are desirous of doing and to ask the assistance of our white brethren in destitute people of the west. our work among the REPORT ON PLACE. We, your committee on place, beg to submit the following rsport We recommend that the next session of the Missionary and Educational Convention of North Carolina convene with the First

40 38 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the Baptist church at High Point, N. C, Tuesday evening after the fourth Sunday in October, Respectfully submitted, DR. A. M. MOORE, J. J. THOMPSON, W. C. POPE, I. N. FLAKE, J. M. TAYLOR, THOS. PARKER, ROBERT HARPER, J. H. RHOE,.J. T. DEANS. REPORT ON AUDIT AND FINANCE. We, your committee on audit and finance, submit the following: After carefully comparing the accounts kept by your corresponding secretary and those of the treasurer, we find the total receipts for all purposes during the year, closing Oct. 25th, 1911, to be $2,385.00, and the disbursements $2, Treasury overdrawn $ REV. S. H. WEATHERSPOON, D. D., REV. O. WATKINS, REV. Q. W. WATKINS, Committee COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS. We, your committee on resolutions, beg leave to report as follows: Whereas, the delegates of the Baptist State Convention have been so well cared for by the members of the First Baptist church and other citizens of Fayetteville: Resolved, 1. That we appreciate the hospitality of the good people of this city and extend to them our most hearty thanks for the same. And ^at n: view of said entertainment, Rev. J. J. Scarlett be made a life member of the convention. Resolved 2. That the local missionaries be given a place on the program to speak or their work.

41 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 39 Resolved 3. That hereafter, no pastor of a church shall be made a life member of this convention on account of said convention being entertained by that pastor and people. Respectfully submitted, P. S. LEWIS, W. T. H. WOODWARD, M. W. BROWN, N. A. CHEEK, J. W. BLACKNALL, REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON TEMPERANCE. Whereas, we see the great need of temperance and the harm of intemperance in our state, especially among our young people, we feel as a band of christian leaders that we should hold high the royal banner oi temperance. Resolved, That we recommend total abstinence from all use of intoxicating drinks, and thank God for the spread of temperance among the brethren throughout the state, for the spread of the temperance cause and the movement that is prevailing not only in our state but throughout the country, in driving from the midst of our boys and girls the deamon of strong drink that our homes may be made happy. Resolved 2. That there be a strong sentiment against the use of tobacco, especially among the leading element. We would recommend that all pastors preach temperance sermons each year to advise them the way of right. D. J. EMERSON, J. S. SANDERS, H. I. QUICK, S. W. DOCKERY, Committee. OUR SUPERANNUATED MINI8TERS. The following paper, read by Dr. S. N. Vass, was adopted: The most important work of the church is missionary work which carries with it the idea of preaching the gospel to destitute people. But charitable work is also an important work, and it is our

42 40 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the duty to provide for the unfortunates among us. In the past we have included in this charitable work only the orphans among us. Certainly we please the Master to do all in our power for the orphans. We regard the work of caring for aged poor preachers who have worn themselves out in the work of the Lord as a kind of charitable work most worthy, and yet one that has been greatly neglected in the past. Dr. Robert Shepard and wife have done the charitable work for our people largely in the past, and as a result they have had unusual experience and are worthy of our confidence. We feel that the work of caring for our aged poor preachers should constitute a part of the charitable work of this body. We hereby appoint Dr. Robert Shepard and wife to take charge of the charitable work of this convention, and request him to have the charter of the orphanage at Winston-Salem so changed as to include the care of our aged and worn-out preachers. We request him to make this ministers' relief work a department of his orphan work, and the trustees be so appointed as to give representation to this denomination and this convention on the Board and make it one of our Baptist organizations affiliated with this convention. In view of the work of Dr. and Mrs. Shepard, and the changes we here suggest, we here and now pledge them our hearty support and influence, and recommend this work as worthy of the support of all our churches, our Sunday Schools, our church societies, our associations and conventions. And we request the secretary, of this convention to provide a place in the annual letter blank of this convention so that these bodies may send up or receive contributions for the work at Winston-Salem. We request Dr. and Mrs. Shepard to render to this convention each year a report of the Orphanage and Aged Ministers' Home, and make the home our denominational institution to the extent of a majority of the board being made Baptists. REPORT ON EXPRESSIONS. Your committee, appointed to formulate some expression of the appreciation of the colored Baptists of North Carolina for the work and life of Rev. J. A. Whitted. D. D., recommend the adoption of the following minute: Dr. J. A. Whitted is one of the most highly esteemed and distinguished leaders that our beloved state has produced. He started at the bottom as a young man, and by hard work

43 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 41 and faithfulness to duty, as well as by natural qualifications as a leader of men, he gradually arose to the highest position in the gift of our denomination in the state. It seems perfectly clear to us that he had no idea of leading the state convention, but he was simply anxious to do his duty in any position that he held, and it was this faithfulness that gave us confidence in him as a leader. He has grown to be the great leader he is by experience in our work, and we regard him fully worthy of the great honor that we all are only glad too glad to accord him. But it is not only as a leader in our general state work that he excels, but he is also an able preacher and a most successful pastor, and has also had extended experience in our denominational educational work. We regret very much to have Dr. Whitted leave the state, but at the same time we feel very proud of the fact that no man in all this country was esteemed so fully qualified by the great Sixteenth Street Baptist Church of Birmingham, Ala., to become its pastor as Dr. Whitted. We happen to know that that great church hunted the wide country over for a pastor and finally settled upon Dr. Whitted without the least solicitation on his part. This is certainly a great honor that has come to him, and should be very encouraging to our younger men to aim high in their standard of efficiency, if our own state does not offer opportunities for them God will make openings somewhere. There is no reason why a preacher should restrict his work to any one state because of his attachment to his brethren; on the other hand it is entirely proper and a thing greatly to be desired that able ministers of the Word should, as the prophets of old scatter the seed as widely as possible. We welcome consecrated christian leaders from other states into North Carolina when they are called to pastorates here on account of their life and work, and without solicitation on their part as is the case with Dr. Whitted. One way to inject new ideas and new life into state work is take down state barriers and welcome consecrated men of God from any state. We take the liberty to commend Dr. Whitted not only to the Sixteenth Street church of Birmingham, but also to the state leaders of Alabama. He enjoys our fullest confidence, and we hope Alabama will harness him up at once for state-wide service as far as his pastoral work will allow. We are not giving away our Dr. Whitted to others, but we are lending him for a season to a state that knows how to appreciate worthy leaders, and to a church that already has learned to love him. As long as his services are appreciated, we shall try to make the sacrifice to endure his absence. But if he should cease to be for

44 42 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the appreciated for the qualities that we love in him we assure Dr. Whitted that there will also await him a welcome back to the state, and room made for him to take up the work where now he leaves it off. Your committee, R. SPILLER, S. N. VASS, E. E. SMITH, REPORT ON OBITUARY. We, your committee on obituary, beg leave to make the following report: Whereas, it has pleased Almighty God in His wise providence to retnove from our midst our beloved Bro. J. R. Cozart, D. D.; therefore be it Resolved, That this convention express its sincere sorrow in the great bereavement sustained, not only to the family, hut the brotherhood at large; and while we feel keenly the sad bereavement and loss which falls on us, yet we bow in humble submission to the will, the love and the wisdom of God our Heavenly Father. Rev. J. R. Cozart, D. D., who has recently gone to his reward, was one of the foremost leaders of this convention. He was one of the purest and most exemplary ministers in the state, always ready and willing to do the work of the Master, He was broad, liberal and loyal to every cause of our people. His spirit of devotion was demonstrated in his activity in responding to all of the objects of this convention. We also recommend that a period of time during the sitting of this convention be allowed for expressions from the brethren in commemoration of his life's work. Rev. G. L. Hood, who was Moderator of the Bear Creek Association, passed to his reward October 30th, He was an earnest and faithful servant of the Lord. Rev. G. Ellis, who departed this life August 23, 1911, at the age of 85 years, was a great and good man, faithful in his Master's cause. Respectfully submitted, S. T. ELDRIDGE, W. H. DIGGS, J. H. LYON, W. H. SHAW, G. A. MIAL, D. S. SAULTER.

45 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 43 REPORT ON PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS. Your committee to whom the address of the president was referred, beg to submit the following report: This convention has been exceedingly fortunate in having had the safe and able leadership of Rev. J. A. Whitted, D. D., as its president for the past four years. After careful consideration we find that of all the superbly comprehenvise, instructive and inspirational annual addresses he has delivered before this body, this one is his masterpiece. We therefore recommend, that the entire document be printed in the minutes of this convention, and that the following recommendations set forth ir this document be emphasized. First. That the corresponding secretary be authorized to send out circular letters, touching the work of the convention, to every Baptist church in this state, and along with this, letter forms bearing the names of our secondary schools and other objects of the convention and their needs, also urging the churches to send to the convention, through its corresponding secretary, contributions for the different objects as set forth in the letter form. Second. That one of the objects of the convention shall be to raise a fund for our superannuated ministers, so that we may give some support to the men who have worn themselves out in the service of the Master. Third. That the convention increase the Foreign Mission appropriations as well as State Missions and ministerial education. DR. P. S. LEWIS, M. A. TALLEY. TRENT RIVER, OAKEY GROVE ASSOCIATION, STATISTICS. B. E. Davis, Moderator, New Bern, N. C. H. J. Hemby, Secretary, Verona, N. C. Report of Trent River Industrial Training School, Prof. W. W. Parker, Principal, Jacksonville, N. C. Value of school property $2, Number of teachers employed 1 We had no school during , but our session commenced on Oct. 17, I have enclosed one of our minutes. You will find all Associational information in same. Hoping this will give the necessary Information, I beg to remain. Oct. 31, Yours in Christ, H. J. HEMBY.

46 44 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the REPORT OF TREASURER. Charlotte, N C, Oct. 23, Money received at the convention, public collection $ Received from Finance Committee Received from Corresponding Secretary Total amount received from all sources $ Disbursements as Follows: Rev. C. S. Brown, D. D., work for convention $ Rev. W. M. Alexander, D. D., foreign missions Rev. E. E. Smith, Secretary, for minutes Dr. A. M.Moore, Agent Hospital, Raleigh Rev. Vincent, for mission work Rev. M. A. Talley, for mission work Hon. H. P. Cheatham, orphan asylum Dr. E. E. Smith, Secretary of convention Rev. B. B. Hill, work for convention Rev. A. W. Pegues, D. D., for Baptist Sentinel Rev. J. A. Whitted, D. D., orphan asylum Mrs. Tule, foreign missions J. J. Worlds, over paid orders W. B. Fleming Rev. A. W. Pegues, D. D., foreign missions Rev. S N. Vass, D. D., for A. B. P. S Revs. Harper, Hackney and Jackson Rev. A. A. Smith M. A. Murray Rev. J. A. Whitted, D. D., traveling expenses 9.65 Dr. E. E. Smith. Secretary 7.50 J. J. Worlds, traveling expenses 7.00.]. H. Nelson, expenses to board meeting 6.55 Rev. G. W. Moore 6.00 Rev. G. O. Bullock, D. D 5.00 Rev. R. Spiller, D. D 5.00 Rev. S. N. Vass, D D 5.00 Rev. G. O: Bullock, D. D 5.00 Rev. M. T. Hawkins, board meeting 3.30 Rev. M. T. Hawkins Dr. C. S. Brown $ Due to Treasurer % 13.20

47 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 45 STATISTICS OF THE UNION ASSOCIATION. Moderator, Dr. E. E. Smith, Fayetteville, N. C. Secretary, C. A. Cogdell, Fayetteville, N. C. Number of churches 31. Number of ordained ministers 24. Value of church property $21,400. Sent to Convention: Representation fee $15.00 For Education For State Missions For Foreign Missions Eleven dollars of the foreign mission fund sent up was sent by the Sisters' Union. Messengers to the Convention. Dr. E. E. Smith, Rev. N. B. Dunham, Rev. O. Watkins, Rev. S. Justice and Rev Peter McMillan. With whom we send g-eetings. \Y.

48 46 Forty -fourth Annual Session of the CONSTITUTION OF THE CONVENTION. (Revised October 20, 1908.) ARTICLE 1: This Convention shall be known as "The Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of North Carolina. ARTICLE II: It shall be the object of this Convention to encourage and assist Shaw University and other Baptist schools approved by the Convention, to Educate young men called of God to the ministry and approved by the Church to which they belong, to encourage Education among all the people of the State, to support the Gospel in all destitute sections of the State, to send the Gospel to Africa, to encourage the distribution and study of the Bible and sound religious literature, to assist Baptist churches in the erection of suitable houses of worship, to encourage the proper care of indigent orphan children and destitute and aged ministers of the Gospel.and to co-operate with the Lott Carey Foreign Mission Convention and Northern Baptist Missionary Societies, and other general Baptist Associations. ARTICLE III: Section 1. This Convention shall be composed of Baptist Associations of North Carolina, regular Baptist Churches, and all Baptist organizations of a missionary nature or character, and members of good standing in regular Baptist churches. Section 2. Any member may become a life member by the payment of $10, an annual member by the payment of $1. Any Association may be represented by the payment of fifty cents per church, and may send one delegate for every ten churches or fraction thereof. Any Baptist Church contributing during the year to the objects of this convention shall be entitled to representation in this body, and Churches so represented shall be required to pay an additional sum of one dollar annually to meet contingent expenses, and pastors of contributing Churches shall be considered members of this convention by virtue of office. ARTICLE IV: Section 1. The officers of this Convention shall be a President, a Vice-President for each Association represented, a Treas-

49 Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 47 urer, Recording Secretary, Assistant Recording Secretary, Statistician, Auditor, and in addition to the general boards, an Executive Board of seven members shall be chosen from the Home Board, and the President, Coi responding Secretary, and Treasurer shall be ex-offlcio members thereof. The Corresponding Secretary shall be secretary of said board. Section 2. The Executive Board, in addition to its general duties, is authorized through its representatives to confer with and institute plans for co-operative work in the State with the State Sunday School Convention and the Woman's Baptist State Convention, and with other existing Baptist organizations. Section 3. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Convention, and sign all orders drawn upon the Treasurer. One of the Vice-Presidents shall perform the same duties in the absence of the President. Section 4. The Recording Secretary shall keep a faithful record of the proceedings of the Convention and shall prepare the minutes for the press, and the Assistant Recording Secretary shall act as Secretary in the absence of the regular Secretary and assist him when present. Section 5. The Treasurer shall hold all moneys, valuable bonds and notes belonging to the Convention, and of the Executive Boards, and shall pay out the funds on order duly signed by the Chairman and Secretary of said Board. He shall report annually to the Convention, and also give a suitable bond. Section 6. The Corresponding Secretary shall do the correspondence of the Convention with other organizations, make out and sign all orders on the Treasurer, and shall report annually the general condition of the Convention work and make recommendations. He shall issue all appeals when requested by the Board, and shall collect and receive contributions for all the objects of the Convention, and pay over the same to the General Treasurer within thirty days, unless otherwise directed. Section 7. The Auditor shall, before each annual meeting of the Convention, examine carefully the receipts, disbursements, vouchers, papers and books of the Treasurer, and his certificate to the facts in the case shall be attached to the Treasurer's report. ARTICLE V. Section 1. The Executive Board shall be located at Raleigh, and shall have charge of the work of the Convention as its executive committee. Section 2. The Executive Board shall render annually to the

50 48 Forty-fourth Annual Session of the Convention an accurate account of the work done, collections and disbursements during the year. ARTICLE VI: All Officers and Missionaries of the Convention shall be members of regular Baptist Churches. ARTICLE VII: The Officers of this Convention shall be elected annually. ARTICLE VIII: The Convention shall meet on Wednesday after the fourth Sunday in October, and close the following Sunday evening. ARTICLE IX: The funds of this Convention shall be Educational, Foreign Mission, Home Mission, and General. These funds shall be kept separate and distinct, and the moneys contributed to either must be applied to it. Any moneys sent up for an object approved by the Convention shall be turned over to that object. ARTICLE X: This Constitution may be changed at any regular annual meeting of the Convention by a two-thirds vote of the members present. LIFE MEMBERS OF THE CONVENTION. *REV. CAEASR JOHNSON, REV. R. H. HARPER, REV. E. E. SMITH, REV. A. B. VINCENT, *REV. GEORGE W. LEE, REV. WILLIAM REID, REV. W. T. H. WOODWARD, REV. S. W. DOCKERY, *REV. E. B. BLAKE, REV. G. O. BULLOCK,. REV. F. M. DAVIS, REV. THOMAS PARKER, REV. J. J. SCARLETT. ''Deceased.

51 5aptist Educational and Missionary Convention of N. C. 49 Public Collections. For Convention Tuesday night, October 24th, $15.00 ; Wednesday morning, 25th, $7,00. Shaw University Wednesday morning, 25th, $ Old Ministers Thursday morning, 26th, $8.20. Publication Society Thursday afternoon, $6.00. Foreign Missions Thursday night, $ Money Received from Individuals. For Convention Prof. J. A. Fennell, $1; Revs. Geo. W. Perry. $1; J. S. Davis, $1; Thos. Sharp, $1; T. S. Henderson, $1; D. N.Martin, $1; W. H. Shaw, $1; M. Grant Grumpier, $1; J. R. Faison, $1; K. W. Wall, $1; S. W. Alsbrook, $1; I. M. Flake, $1; J. H. Crow, $1; J. H. E. H. Nelson, $1; G. W. Billips, $1; C. E. Askew, $5. Foreign Missions Revs. W, H. Mitchiner, $1; H. D. Sanders, 50 cents. Moneys Collected. Convention $ State Missions Foreign Missions Shaw University Oxford Orphanage 4 50 Winston Orphanage 4 50 Publication Society 8 00 Home Missionary Society : < Superanuattd Ministers 8 20 Brother Boykin 86 From Agents ]5 00 From J. F.Davis 5 00 Grand Total $722 79

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