The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1868-03-13

. school In shanty far from human haDi-
tation during the entire winter.
Rev.. B. Jeter opposed the adoption
of the resolution, and considered winter
schools in the country impracticable.
The motion to lay on the table was re-
newed and lost, and the resolution was
then adopted as offered by Mr.. Chaplin.
The committee on publication of the
reported the cost per 1000
copies at $3.50. They proposed to sell them
to the members at twenty live cents eacn.
The publication to be made as soon as the
necessary funds are subscribed, ana 70 Do
under the control and editorship OF Rev.
G, 81. Ryland and the Treasurer.
The Convention then adjourned to meet
at half. past I in the First Baptist church.
EVENING SESSION.
There was a brilliant gathering at the
First Baptist church last evening. Inc
large building was crowded in every part
with the beauty and fashion and manhood
of the city. At halfpast the Conven-
ton assembled, and was called TO order
by the President.
INFANT CLASSES.
Rev. H. C. Ryland read an essay Oh TINS
subject which had been prepared by Mrs
Ryland. It was written in charming
style. and treated the subject as none but
a woman could. The lady essayist pretty
fully endorsed the method adopted by Mr..
Conner, as illustrated by him on the black
board and in his humorous "conversa-
lions "-we cannot call them speeches. IL
was quite an elaborate article, and com
nletely exhausted the infantile topic. AT
its conclusion
Mr.. Chaplin moved that the thanks OF
the Convention be returned to Mrs. ny
land for her mastery paper, and that she
be requested to permit its publication IN
the proceedings.
The motion was unanimously carried.
The children and congregation then
Joined the choir in singing "Once More
our Youthful Throng Will Meet" and the
onening exercises were concluded with the
inspiring hymn, " Marching On, Marching
Op.n which filed the church with its sweet
refrain.
mr.. Conner then brought out his black
hoard. and after a rollicksome and fun
provoking "speech," which was greatly
enioyed. he proceeded to illustrate his
method of teaching an infant school. 1t
was simply q reenactment OF the previous
nights performances, except that ne TOOK
for his subject the "Parable OF the
Sower," which he went through with in
very interesting manner, asking questions
and elicting answers from the congrega-
ton; and wound up by making an applica-
ton of the lesson to the schools before him.
In closing, he stated that he should ex-
hibit a panorama in one of the churches
of the city, which he had purchased to
raise money to provide for the orphans OF
Confederate soldiers, of whom he had
over $50 in his school at Atlanta, and
whom he was feeding, clothing, and IN
structing. =
The Congregation joined the choir in
singing, "Oh, if My House is Built Upon
Rock"
DR.. Burrows announced that Mr.. Conner
would exhibit his panorama in few days
in one of the churches. He would saylt
was wholly charitable affair, as Brother
Conner was engaged in lucrative Dusi-
ness, and devoted his time to this purpose
from motives Of pure beneVolepce.
AS there was still an essay to be read, 1t
was agreed that the Convention should
meet again at quarter to this morning
for the purpose of hearing and discussing
it. 1t is on the topic Of Sunday School
Rewards and Stimulants."
1t was, after some discussion, decided to
take up general collection in the congre-
ton to detray the expenses Of publishing
the proceedings of the Convention.
The money received when our reporter
left had not been counted, but there was
quite good showing Of greenbacks.
The Convention adjourned till quarter
to 8 this morning, when it will close its in
teresting labors.