The weekly North-Carolina standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 186?-1869, 1869-06-23

met pursuant to adjournment. hymn
was sung; prayer by Prof. Walters.
Rev. J. G. Hidden addressed the Conven-
tion, Subject: What to teach and how to
teach it."
The children of the Sunday School then
sung The Gospel Ship" after which Rev.
Geo. G. Conner, entertained the Convention
for nearly an hour, illustrating his system of
"ohject teaching"
On motion of Rev. T. Fl. Pritchard, adj
journed until Tomorrow morning at 8
o'clock. Prayer by Rev. Mr. Pritchard.
SATURDAY MORNING. Convention
met and was opened by devotional exercises
conducted by Rev. G. W. Sanderlin, of
Goldsboro, N c. After which the Conven-
ton was called to order by Rev. c. j. Mel
son, of Goldsboro, one of the Vice-Presi-
dents. The minutes of the proceedings of
yesterday were read and approved.
The following additional delegates APP
peared to-day:
Tar Ricer Association-Mr j. b. Brewer,
Mrs. NJ. Landlord, Miss Anna Landlord.
Raleigh AssociatiOn-W. H. Edwards,
Vim. Rand, Mrs. VIM. Rand, Rev. J. P.
Mason, G. j. Rogers
BeuLab Association-R A. Moore, Mrs.
McDade.
Central Assoeiation-W. B. Royal, r. S.
Pritchard, Mrs. j. H. Mills, Rev. Jesse
Wheeler, w. H. Pace, Mrs. A. V. Purefoy,
Miss Emma Purefoy, Miss Jennie Purefoy
and Miss Bette Brooks.
Nasheise, Tenn,,-Charles Skinner.
Mr. Justice read several letters from per-
sons in different portions of the State, ex-
pressing their regrets at not being able to
attend.
| On motion of Dr. Pritchard, the subject
OF :" the relation of the Sunday School to
| the Church, was taken up
Mr.. j. Fl. Mills then proceeded to address
the Convention, which he did in forcible
and eloquent manner; followed by DR..
Jeter, who entertained the Convention for
half an hour Bro Conner then addressed
the Convention for some time. He was fol-
lowed by DR.. Jeter, Messrs. Belts, Bagwell,
Sanderlin, Pritchard, Hughes and Avera.
The next order being the address of Elder
Sanderlin, viz "The Good Superintendent
Mr. Sanderlin entertained the Convention
for half an hour; followed by DR.. Jeter and
Mr. Avera.
On motion of Mr.. Justice. adjourned un-
til this evening 81 o'clock. Prayer by DR..
Harrell
At half-past o'clock, P. NJ, the conven-
ton again met and half an hour was spent
in devotional exercises, conducted by Rev.
c. ]. Nelson. At o'clock the regular order,
viz: The oral method of conducting Sun
day Schools was called for. Rev. W. B.
Harrell then addressed the Convention on
this subject.
Mr.. Conner followed and DR.. Jeter
The next subject Opening and Closing
Sunday Schools" was taken up, and dis
cussed in very eloquent manner by Mr..
John L. Prichard, of Wilmington, who was
followed by ED G. W. Sanderlin and W.
]. Palmer, who described their manner of
opening and closing Sunday Schools Ed.
Geo. c. Conner of Georgia also gave his
views ON the same subject.
DR.. Pritchard read the programme for to-
night and Sabbath.
On motion, the Convention adjourned un-
til to night at o'clock.
|
NIGHT SEssIoN.-At o'clock q mass
meeting was held in behalf of the Sunday
School Association of North Carolina, con
Quoted by Rev. Thos. H. Pritchard, D. D
The following order of exercises was fol
lowing:
list. Singing Marching on.
2nd. Prayer by Rev. R. A. Moore, of Cas-
well county, N. c.
3rd. Address by B. w. Justice, explain
ing the aims and objects of the Sunda,
School Association of North Carolina.
4th Singing: We are coming blessed
Saviour.
5th. Address by Mr.. B. W. Harrell, Presi
dent of the Convention.
9Th. Singing Something to doin Heaven
7th. Address by Mr.. R. S. Pritchard, O
Wake Forest College.
s. Singing Precious is time.
9th Address by Rev. G.. G.. Conner, o
Atlanta, Georgia.
Singing: Land beyond the river.
Address by Rev. DR.. J. B. Jeter, of Rich
mond.
SERVICES SUNDAY.--At the Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. j. B. Jeter, of Richmond, preachet
at II o'clock, on the love of God, from Ro
man VIII, $780, This subject, which ap
peals to the heart and soul of every man
was treated with the earnest eloquence o
the Apostle, and the touching appeals of tn
speaker caused many eyes to be dimme'
with tears; and the spirit Of that Low
seemed to move the congregation.
At three o'clock mass meeting of tn
Sunday Schools of the Baptist, Methods
and Presbyterian churches was held at tn
Baptist church. Some 40G children OF
cupied large part of the church belo,
and the rest of the church was filled wit
grown people. The singing was done
the Sunday School children, and the mus
of those four hundred voices, attuned
words of praise, was beautiful, and VIII,
one thought of the immense good accor
plished by the Sunday Schools. in bringir