Juniata sentinel. [volume] (Mifflintown, Pa.) 1846-1873, 1865-07-12

| IN tne@GlEeyaru Oh my M3SteI, your udliy iu-
structi0n, your anxious endeayors, your fer
vent prayers; are the seeds of an immortal
| harvest You are working upon the most
valuable material in Gods universe II is not
marble that will crlmble II is not material
mechanism that will one day stop is action
will never cease. Its value will increase with
| the advance of the ages. Mould and guide i.
Alright, and there is before it sublime and
glorious destiny Ye shall not loose your re-
ward if you labor faithfully. Write your
name and impress the truth as il is in Jesus
upon that youthful heart, and you will have
monument that viii stand The test of time
and live throughout eternity
Thanks were rendered with rising vote
(the whole congregation participating to the
speaker for his excellent, earnest, practical
sermon. ada
The Convention of 1864 had addressed d
circular epitomizing its action, announcing
programme for the present session and en-
bracing thirty-iye questions to Supcrinten-
dents in the District for Information concern
ing the working and success OF their respcc-
tive Sabbath Schools during the past year.
These reports were row called Tor, received,
read and referred to VIM. Sch1bcr from
whose cxcellen: tabular summary of the
same, subsequently presented the Secretary is
enabled to give the following partial abstracts
Out of GA schools 81 reported. New
Bloomfield sent more reports and Newport
mere men, than any other charge. Several
circuits reported only in part York Springs,
Gettysburg, and Concord circuits did not re
port in any form.
York Sabbath School now appears the old
est, dating its organization 1877. 1t is the
only school holding two sessions in the day.
Schools continuing during winter. .-..... %
q complaining of want OF interest ON
part ~ parents. tS......-......... 23
on the part Of teachers. ........ 10
pastors ...-...
in which pastors do rot stately
examine the scholars OF the cate
chiSm. 80. .................... -
Schools in which il is not taught. ....... 10
in which scriptures orhymns are
merlorlYed 49,. -
F." in which sifec;al attention is paid
to sacred music. .......-......... 2J
There seems to be a growing interest on this
subject. Schools reporting various reforms
since last convention, 12. Among these are
the visiting OF alsentees; better classification;
mcmorizng scripture; attention 70 singing;
improved finances. etc. Various churches
have gathered nearly all the children into their
schouls-thc Methodist church having from
onc-twentieth to thrce-fOurths Of them. Iii
Bile Glasses Promotions, when worthy, and
other laudable efforts Grc making in 80 schools
10 retain the older scholars.
Schools rewarding scholars variously for
meritoriou5 conduct. ...,...... %
aS such attending ch'trch. ...... Is
holding teachers meetings 10
q having Teachers Libraries.
New scholars received. ............. .s63
Scholars who have left. ft..................2 .22f
Losses by death. ........-.....----.. ~
Schools that keep record of scholars who
leave them ..........-... ~
No. of persons who have been connected
with our schools called into the service
of theif country; ind who e9mparc most
flvprafiy with other soldiers. ........2 .2i'
Number Of teachers. rs....................1 .126
OF whom are female teachers. $50
Profess religion. ...-....-...-.. go. .fol
Reported as converted under u years age IS
1t was decided to report monies hereafter
raised by Sabbath Schools; according to The
sense of our Conference Statistics, distinguish
ins between expense" and "5cnevolcnt con
tributions." ..-
As usual the Childrcn's Meeting was held
on the second day edresdayl of the Con-
vention, at 10 A. VI. The large audience was
composed fIhc Presbyterian Sabbath School
of lIifilin; of the Methodist Sabbath Schools
connected will, Miftfin Station, and TIE friends
OF tic cause Generally, The exercises were
opened with singing; Hear the Royal Procla
iiiation," by the ". T. Sabbath Schools of
Mif;lin, and with player by &. D. Cheiicw eth
Then followed addresses by T. Sherlock, j.
W. Buckir CHAM, W W. Evans, W. Kirk and
I. Dyson, alternated with singing by the
Schools. with mclodeor accompaniment per
formed by Miss MARr1H. The music was
highly creditable The speakers were eyi-
dentiy not fearful Of making the little faces
somewhat shorter by provoking smile. In
some cases they were highly ingenious aud
mostly successful in their attempts to get the
youthful cars and eyes and when attention
was thus secured, opportunity was not neslec
ted to send home some simplificd gospel truth.
The addresses were brief, simple, earnest and
pointed "The Angel which redeemed Us from
all evil, bless the lads
But the Sunday School Experience Meet
ing on Wednesday evening was probably tile
most preciOuc season of the Convention
Brothers Dyson, Kirby. Donahue, Sherlock,
Talnagc buckingham, Shillito and Kirk,
arose and testified to the incalculable benefits
of the Sabbath Schoolin their religious cxpe
rienco,--how kind officers had influenced
them,-how kind teachers had brOught them
to Christ, and how even young scholars n
beloved daughter in one case) had illustrated
the prophets bright anticipation, "A little
child shall lead them" That we should be
the ripe shcaves in glory, borne with joy by
these spiritual husbandmen naturally suggest
ed a happy recognition in heaven, and
shall We know each other there>''
was sung with Il holy ferTor that touched
many hearts. TO our surprise, late hour
was announced and the Convention adjourned
IN the usual manner to close on Thursday
morning
The following resolution was passed:
Resolced, That we urge every school in the