Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1869-11-20
Sunday school Co.ve,saen.

Mr.. Clark offered resolutions, that q committee
conduct of the Sunday school; which were
adopted, and Messrs. Magruder, Mckelden, and
Howell, were appointed.
Under the next subject, 1. l. johnson offered
Resolred, That, in the opinion of this society,
one of the best methods Of interesting and re-
tanning the old scholars of the Sunday schools is
that the parents and adult members of the
Church attend regularly and punctually the ses-
sions of the schools, and participate in the exer-
cises.
At the afternoon session, Rev. Mr. Tudor, as
chairman Of the Committee on Reports, report
ed resolutions, which, upon motion, were con-
sidered separately:
First, that article T. section ?, of the constitu-
ton be changed so as to make the Executive
Committee pee, who are to be appointed at the
annual meeting, and that they reside in the city
OF Baltimore majority Of which can transact
Treasurer shall be members of the committee.
Adopted unanimously.
The second resolution, that auxiliary societies
be formed in every charge WITHIN the limits OF
resolutions. +
Rev. George G. Brooke offered a resolution
rogue sted to encourage and urge the organiza-
ton OF auxiliary societies in their respective
,hsrges. Adopted.
Also, that we most heartily endorse and an
prove the action of the Baltimore Conference in
regard to our colored population, and we will
gladly cooperate with the Conference for the
.piritual welfare of the class OF persons referred
To. Adopted.
On motion Of Rev. Mr.. Figgat, Staunton,
Va, was selected for the next place of annual
meeting.
At the evening session. Messrs. Magruder,
Tudor, and Figgat were appointed to nominate
officers for the ensuing year.
r The Executive Committee was authorized to
procure subscriptions from the portion of the
work not represented, and il was resolved that
delegates present pledge themselves to render
al, the assistance in their power to the CON-
mittee; that the funds raised shall be applied to
the payment OF the Sunday school agent whose
salary We are pledged to raise also to such other
purposes as the Executive Committee i'm their
judgment may deem best; also that the funds
raised by the Sunday school agent shall be ex-
clusIvely applied to such objects as may be re-
garded necessary for the promotion of the
interests of the Sunday school; also that the En-
eeutive Committee originate plan during the
present year to be presented for adoption by the
society at Its next meeting.
Mr.. Magruder then reported officers for the
ensuing year, as fOl}Ows:-President, Dr. $.
Williams, OF Baltimore; ce-Presidents, II. F.
zimmerman, of Washington; John Baggs, East
Baltimore District; A. W. Wilson, Baltimore
District; g. F. Lecklider, Winchester, Va; Rev.
d. 8. Gardner, Rockingham District; j. e. Dice,
South Branch District; l.. +. Pitzer, Lewisburg;
J. N. Taggard, Roanoke; John Howell, w. Y.
Tudor. Recording Secretary, n. w. Owen. As
sistant Recording Secretary, w. W. Watkins.
Corresponding Secretary f. b. Tucker Urea
j. Magruder, C. HI. Carson. Conference Agent
Rev. W. III. Wilson. These nominations were
confirmed by the society, and after some other
journed.
The Convention assembled again at 10 O'Clock
this a. m.
The report of the Committee on Organization
and Conduct Of Sunday schools was received
and adopted.
A vote of thanks was rendered to the citizens
OF Washington for the Inequalities extended to
the delegates; also a vote of thanks to the rail-
road companies for free return tickets to all the
members of the Convention.
After appropriate services, the Convention adj
journed.
INDEPENDENT MILITARY ORGANIZATION
Meeting at Union League Hall. - Last even
ing, In response to a call for a meeting to make
dent military company or battalion, quite num-
Der of persons assembled i'm the upper room Of
= Mon League Hall: Among those present were
Mayor Bowen, Aldermen Connolly, Knight
Slater and Davis; Councilman Mcknight Capt
Powell and Gen. A. Grant.
Mayor Bowen was called to the chair and in
assuming its duties stated briefly the object of
the meeting, and said that although he was on
he wrong side OF life for active service as
oldier he had long been the admirer OF the mil
tary, and he believed that such an organization
Is is proposed is necessary to keep alive the war
ial spirit so that when an emergency arises they
mould not he totally unprepared. He was pres
mt 10 give countenance to the movement and
would cheerfully do all in his power for its sue
ress.
Major G, /. HpIse was selected as Secretary
IF the meeting.
Capt. u. A. Fish said that the utility and bepe-
its OF such organizations it is proposed to form
we're well known, and il was hoped that every
:itizen interested in the welfare of the city
sould aid the movement. He submitted letter
rom Judge Advocate General Holt expressing
his regret that he could not attend, in which
hat gentleman says: 60 shall be with you in
'pirit and from my heart wish YOU success in
TOur undertaking, as l wish success to every
A merican who is seeking to place his life and
future yet more constantly and lOviBgingly under
ihe shelter and inspiration Of the grand old
flag,
Dr. Rowland spoke of the benefit OF military
not only as a means of defence in
time of danger, but as an excellent school for
exercise, so much needed by Government en-
plOyees.
Col. Fisher, of the Butler Zouaves, asked
whether the proposed company was to be Of
white men or colOred men, or whether any dis
tinction was to be made on account Of color.
Mr.. Connolly thought that the presence of the
Mayor in the chair was a sufficient guarantee
that no political or other qualifications would be
eNacted. He noticed the fact that Capts. Moore
and Nalley had been in the room, but the rain
having come up they thinking that meeting
would be held had left the hall, as others had,
and he therefore suggested an adjournment for
a week.
Considerable discussion took place as to the
best manner Of proceeding. and finally a resOlu-
ton offered by Mr.. Kennedy was adopted, pro-
yiding for the appointment OF Hon. Sayles j
Bowen, Il. u. connolly, w. w. moore, >. y.
Baker, G. l.. Hulse, NJ. G. Emery, Thomas
Broderick, X. A. Fish, H. NJ. Knight, w. II.
Nalley. j. Tyler Powell, HI. A. Hall, James
Cross, Thomas Key, and j. A. Rowland, as a
on permanent organization.
The meeting then adjourned for one week.
The committee will meet to arrange a pro-
gramme for an organization at Mayor Bowen's
office On Tuesday evening next.
ABOUT CHIMNEYs.-The New York Tribune
speaks we'll Of the paper Of Mr.. AdOlph Cluss, of
can Institute of Architects the other day. In
the course Of this paper Mr.. Cluss said that
within certain limits the taller the chimney or
the hotter the gases, the more rapid will be the
draft. Another agent beside the heat Of the ex-
terror column is the velocity which increases
with the higher layers of the atmosphere and
their more or less horizontal direction, tending
to carry of the discharging gases. The most
proper velocity icithin the chimney depends upon
second viii be good average in order to make
the combustion as complete as possible. The
speaker spoke of the value of open treplaces, as
it serves the purpose Of ventilating the rooms,
and then gave some valuable hints as to the
proper hight Of smOke-stacks for furnaces
and boilers. The paper, in conclusion, detailed
the causes Of smoky chimneys under two
heads, the first Of which contains the prelimi-
naries for the success OF the second, and is for
eign to the subject; the second sums up thus
~ insufficient height Of the chimney. (2.) Too
small or too large o section Of chimney. (S.}
Friction I'm the chimneys. (4) Too large dis
charging orihce Of chimney; (5.) Action OF wind
and sun on the discharging orifce. This II
nv raising the chimney, or fitting the
well-known revolving c0Wls on them. (6.) Con-
trary drafts A chimney smokes frequently in