Revs. Glenn and Phillips have left the cross for the crown. Among the
present leadership we have the names of Revs. J. R. Howard, M. M.
Archer, A. Walton, K. T. Young, T. N. Huguely, J. Wood, G. Germany, H.
Clark, A. M. McArthur, G. Moore, H. Jones, J. Thomas, J. T. Torbert, E.
L. Goer, M. M. Ross, E. White, E. L. Simms, F. T. Holmes, D. Upshaw,
C. Young, E. Cain, R. Burton, J. David, P. Davis. Rev. I. T. Simpson,
one of the strongest men in the State, is now in this body as pastor at
Opelika.
The school project in Opelika speaks well of its supporters and
deserves to succeed. May God bring them in the path of success. The
writer regrets to record that he saw something at one session of
this body that was by no means creditable to it. It was this selling
business. The grounds about the church were almost covered with
cake stands, etc., and the sermons could scarcely be heard for the
noise made by the salesmen. Associations ought not to meet with any
church which does not pledge itself to keep such off the grounds. The
Associations of our white brethren are not troubled with such ugly
conduct. The communities in which religious bodies convene should do
all in their power to bring about the devotional spirit, the spirit of
sincere worship.