Daily Davenport Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1864-1874, 1867-09-11

PRINCETON, IOWA, sept. u, 1867.
EpiroRs DEMOCRAT Allow the TO present
TO you for publication a copy Of the pro
ceedlngs of Sunday School Convention
held at this place Oh the 3D. inst, under
the direction Of Rev. Mr. Swift, By request
Of the citizens.
Per previous notice, the friends Of our
Sunday Schools OF this town convened in
the Prcsby terian Church, Sept. Sd, to or
ganizc a convention and 10 listen 70 the
able remarks that might be said iu its behalf
The meeting was called to order by Rev.
Mr.. Rutlcdgc, opened by prayer by Rev.
Mr.. Harper. Rev. Mr. Swift stated in q
few bsiei remarks the object Of the meeting
and the utility Of organizing Township or
County Conventions 70 be held annually.
The Convention organized by electing
M. McQuiston, President; a. II. Needham
Secretary &. w. Pinnco, Jno. l.. Cast and
Rev. Mcbride, Executive Committee, tn,
President and Secretary % act - ex -ofst
members Of said committee.
Reports from Sunday Schools present
asked for.
Lost Grove-by A. II. Needham. Who'll,
aumber Of scholars. 60: average number, 80
Pleasant uill-by n. w. b. Kelsey, Su'
ptttHttnucuS. w uole uuInOtI VI SCuOtoI0
80; organized but short time
Methodist Sunday School-by Mr.. Nc
Quis.on. Whole number Of scholars. 200;
average number, 60.
Presbyterian Sunday School-by A. Pat
terson, Secretary. Whole number OF sshol-
ars, $50; average number, G5; have weekly
teachcsE and prayer meetings in connection;
there is n general desire Tor advancement,
in all.
An address to teachers, their duties and
requirements. by Rev. Mr.. Swirl. was good
How can Sunday Schools already organized
be made more efficient, answered by Rev
DR. Colo in an able and systematic style
Rcvs. Mr.. Harper. Ralston, Rutledge and
Harrington spoke on the same subject,
Rev. Mr.. Harper entertained the child
rem with his witty and instructive remarks
followed by black board exercise by Rev.
Mr. Swift, which was instructive to all. By
motion the convention adjourned TO assem-.
ble in the grove to partake Of refreshments
prepared by tho ladies', after which we ad.
lourned 10 meet at Il =. N.
EVENING SESSION.
Convention convened a. q lDurred. Pres
ident in the chair opened by prayer by
NOss ,ucAscu NV Mt ItiissOli Chticu
Tor he delivered a very able address 10 pa
rents 40 I" their duties in connection with
Sunday Schools, followed by Rsvs. Mr.
Rn,srisc aud Harper on ths same. An adj
dress d children by Rev. Mr.. Swift h,
made their duty plain, AS children in tn,
>anoAth Sshoo! army. Rev. Mr. Shearei
made an eloqren, address to teachers h
made hs remarks applicable by an sppca
20 tArin TO become rue followers Of Chrst
Rev. Nr. Harper answered questions hand
oi IN. followed by Ress. kaston, Rutlelg
and ~aearcr, on TIE same. The addresse
we're in,crspsrSed with music by the choir
itd ~ \. Patterson.
Rsy. Mr. AcBride mogcd vote o
thanks be exterdod to Rev. No Swift fo
hs kindness in assisting Us ia est,blishin.
Sthhath school Convention, ani to al
IA 'se who cp-opcrnted With us n the grrs'
work W extend cur bcu,felt thanks.
Moved by Rsv Sir Swift that the Secte
tiry lie requested 70 send copy of Tn,
proceedings Of tAis on, ent,on 10 the count,
papera Tor publication.
Adjourned.
VI. VI. McQu,sros, President.