Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1861-06-07
Proceedings OF the Wisconsin State Sun
day Schoo! Union.

I Dea. Vim. IL. Byron, President, presiding.
j The meeting was opened with singing, ands
. prayer by Rev, J J. Mcintyre of Watertown.
! T. Z. Shandrew, of Watertown, was chosen
sSecretary.
4 The President read letters from Bro. J. Ham,
Elton Corresponding Secretary, and from Bros
! Albert Woodruff. of Brooklyn, n. Y. expressing,
regrets At their inability to attend this meeting;
z.of the In Oh.
] He then addressed the Union, giving an in
steresting account Of his travels through thei
estate and of the Sunday Schools visited by:
shim during the past winter, showing gratify-'
ng increase of interest felt by Christians Of all
denominations throughout the State in the
Fcause of Sunday Schools, and the Importance
sof the State Society as efficient instrument
z.tality in furthering the good cause.
q After singing a hymn, Bro. K. A. Burnell
sswas called upon and gave an interesting histo-
Cry Of his experience in the Sunday School,
scause, showing the Importance of devout con-
s.secration and earnest prayer to God on the
z part of Teachers and superintendent, to the
sattainment of success in their labors closin Q
S with prayer.
q Rev. B. T. Vincent of H., then addressed the
Ameeting with earnestness and zeal upon the sub
fleet Of personal effort on.the part of evory Chris
q tian; showing that all can work, if so disposed
gin this interesting field of Christian enterprise
81 lie was followed by Bro Moody of Chicago
ssswho gave glowing account of his personal la
q bors among the outcast-boys of that city, and
1.-THE success attendant upon his efforts among
p them.
8 After singing, and prayer by Rev. G. Boyn-
=3ton Of Watortown, the meeting adjourned to
:9meet at o'clock tomorrow morning.
q WEDNESDAY, May goth, 8 A. NJ.
g Convention assembled pursuant to adjourn
Issssment opening prayer by Rev. L. Z. Mattison
e OF Milwaukee. Devotional exercises were con-
sss&<tinued one hour On motion of Dr. Perkins, of
S. Mlwaukee, committee of three were appoint
sS.ed by the chair on enrolment Of delegates.
s. consisting of Messrs. VIM. C. Fountain, W. T.
S Ioak, and Geo. Tracy.
e On motion of Bro NJ Holmes committee of
Is five was appointed by the chair to propose bust
ness for the convention. consisting of Messrs. j
S. A. Hall, DR.. W. Perkins, L. Ii. Marsh, NJ.
#Holmes, and W. R. Port.
q Dr. Perkins Of Milwaukee then read the Re-
IS port Of the Corresponding Secretary. giving a
S history of the origin and growth Of the Wiscon-
IS sin State S. S. Union to the present time, and
Fssof its influence upon the cause of Sabbath
s, Schools throughout the state.
s. Report laid on the table until Thursday fore
,K,noon.
81 Reports from the District Secretaries, and
SS from School represented were then called fol
sand presented from the 1st, 2nd 3rd, and 4th
s3DiStricts.
Ta Bro. K. A. Burnell moved that upon the as
Essembling of the Convention in the afternoon
thirty minutes be devoted to devotional exer
ssgcises, and thirty minutes to further reading o.
;Areports.
q On motion adjourned to meet at . oclocl
EsP. NJ
So . o'clock, P NJ.
g Convention assembled pursuant to adjourn
-ment.
q Prayer by Rev. L. Taylor OF Madison. Ate
B 5half an hour occupied in devotional exercises
.s5itho reading of reports was resumed and contin
sIued with much interest during the time allotted
thereto, reports being given by Superintendent
ssaand delegates, from the 9Th, 6lh 18th. 9Th 9tl
saand 10th, districts, showing good degree O
Interest in the
81 On motion the President appointed commit
s9tee of seven, to nominate officers for the ensu
K.ing year.
81 Committee, Bros. Riddell, of Beloit, Port Of
szlPrairie du CHEN, Knapp of Oshkosh Stewar
s6of Beaver Dam, Lindsey Of Green Bay, Per
..gkins of Milwaukee, and Moak, Of Watertown.
ia The convention then took up and discussed
sssthe following questions previously reported by
ssssthe business committee.
"a 1st. How may teachers labor more offectual
s4ly for the early and immediate conversion Of
stheir scholars
81 2nd, How may the benefits of Sabbath Schoo
' ssssssinstruction be secured to the two hundred
sathousand destitute and neglected children il
Esour State.
gs 3rd How may the Sunday School be rem
E5sdered more attractive to the young people.
"a The discussion was continued with much in
terest and profit through the afternoon session
ID On Recommendation OF the Business Commit
6Rtee the hour from 6 to O'Clock to morrow
@nornng was set apart for especial prayer fol
-Four country in view of its present condition
sSand the hour from 8 to tomorrow morn
s8ing for prayer for the conversion Of the chill
kSidren and youth of this city.
IA On motion of Mr.. Drury of Fond du Lac, the
President and Secretary were appointed Q
to communicate the sentiments and
Efeelings of this Convention, to the noon day
prayer meeting in Chicago, at the request of
IS Bro. Wilder at that place.
n Adjourned to meet at 8 O'Clock tomorrow
8smorn;ng In the evening, the children, under
Agthe direction of Dir. c. L. Stockwell, gave a
Egconcert to crowded house
IA THURSDAY, May Both, A NJ.
ia Convention assembled pursuant to adjourn.
b ment The committee appointed for that pur
,SSpose reported the names of the following per
szsons as officers for the ensuing year:
"a President VIM. H. Byron, of Milwaukee.
ia Corresponding Sec'y, Jos. Hamilton, 10
Ea Recording Sec'y A. B. Knapp, Oshkosh.
&! Treasurer, DR.. D. W. Perkins, Milwaukee
ksDIsTRICT SECRETARIES AND VICE PRESIDENTS
EssDist. No. l. Dale, Racine.
"a Q O. j. Dearborn, GAINESVILLE.