The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-10-12

METHODIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVEN
TIoN-MoJntng N1SStOa.-Tbe Convention was
called to order, at O'Clock, by Rev. X. H. Pat
tison.
DR.. Cooper superintended the opening exer-
ci.es. He read the 70lst hymn, commencing AS
tollOws:-
"Jesus, great shepherd of the sheep,
To Thee for help we fy,"
Which Was sung by those present, all standing,
and then led in prayer.
The gentleman then occupying the Chair
stated that the President OF the Convention,
owing to sckness, had gone home, and he
would suggest that the roll of the Vice-Presi-
dents be called
The roll was called. Only one answering to
his name, Brother Ayers, who took the Char.
The minutes of yesterdays proceedings were
The question for discussion this morning was:
lis it best 10 allow The several classes in the
SUI day School to have different lesson OF
their own selection during the same session, or
would il not be better for the whole school TO
have the same lesson, and the exercises of the
day conclude with a brief review OF said lesson
by the pastor or superintendent
There we're advocates for both parts OF the
question, but those in favor OF the Latter part
were predominant
Where IL grading system prevails they thought
it best TO have separate LESSONS, but where that
system was not adopted they advocated one
lesson for the whole school,
Some thought there was 600 much formality
| in the present regulations oil Sabbath Schools.
Dr.. Cooper said he hoped that the missio 1ary
| cause would not be forgotten. Our church is
| missionary church.
The discussion having ended, Rev. ]. Dicker-
/ son, the Chairman OF the Finance Committee,
sad the Finance CommiCtee feel some concern
that they should proceed with the duties
| ASSIGNED them by the Convention. They desire
to inquire OF the Committee OF Arrangements
the expenses, so lar as they have ascertalned, OF
| the delegates. We would like TO know what
amount is to be raised. Will the Committee be
| kind enough 10 report 10 Brother Thornley, The
amount OF expenses so far as they are aware?
The next question was "Is it advisable 10 go
| through the same routine OF a person every
Sunday? 0. shoule not a; least one Sunday III
| each month be devoted to singing, prayer, ad-
| dresses, etc., without lesson y
There were advocates tor both parts of this
| question.
Some ofthe speakers said their plan has been
to devote one Sunday in the month to discuss
| missionary subjects. Some varied the exercises
| by relating their experience.
The next question was, What is the best sys-
TEN for the management OF our Sunday School
libraries Several plans we're offered, one oi
which proposed by Rev, DR.. Mccullough met
with the appreciation OF many.
1t was then moved and seconded that the
finance Committee report.
The chairman then read the report, which
was to the effect that S75 would be necessary to
meet the expenses, and 1t was desired that the
money be raised this morning.
Some one proposed that collection should
be taken up at the children's meeting but this
met with stout opposition
The representatives OF the different ch urches
then subscribed various amounts, the aggre
gate amounting TO $97, of which 1874 was cash
| 1t was moved and seconded that the outside
schools be not called ON for subscriptions
Several objected, and the motion was with
| drawn.
Professor Philip Phillips then sang a song, il
being in the or0er of exercises, which was ap
plauded.
The next question for discussion, which was
"Ought our country Sunday Schools be sus
pended during the winter" was omitted, 0'
motion, in order that the address on Music
could be delivered.
MIR. Phillips then delivered the address, which
was listened TO with attention by his auditors.
The following resolutions were offered by tht
Rev, d. A. Ferney, but not acted upon:-
hesOned l. That as a body of Methodist Sun
dav School laboTers, we should take q deep in
tercst in getting our children to take part il
our centenary offerings.
| q That we thank our Conference Committed
for the beautiful medal prepared lor children
who give one dollar to any centenary object
In our judgment, it is well worthy OF being u
the hands OF every Methodist child, and we vii
use our best endeavOrs to place one IN the nanS
OF every child as keepsake of Methodism.
, The following was also offered by tue same
gentleman 80
Resoioed That we have been highly gratlded
by the exhibition OF the very complete assort
ment of Sabbath School Libraries ana requl
! | sites prepared for Sabbath School use oy ou
. publishing house in New York; ana inat w
| heartily recommend our schools 10 give th'
; catalogue of Messrs. Carlton a. Porter clos
examination, and their publications the prefer
cnce, when making their seiecHons'