The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-08
III rhrr.,. cotechism is n subject Of

;mnortance. and cannot be superseded Dy
on!, svstom. The catechism teaches the
f,ndo mental truths of Methodism, and
should not be omitted. 1t is the true policy
of +bn Church to teach our children the
nec,,l;ar doctrines of our Church. The
rroS,,lar recitation of our Church catechism
should be. enjoined. ..-.. n., t
The death of Vice-President Richard NJ.
Smith. Of Randolph Macon College, has &C.
currpd since we last met. His nntirlng ef-
forts in behalf of this Society, and his de-
votedness to the cause OF large, entitled him
to the respect and love OF all the friends OF
this work. He has gone to his reward, and
we mourn his loss. Let suitable notice be
taken of this sad bereavement.
The sunday-school cause has assumed
giant proportions, and from the Sunday
school the Church must draw it's recruits.
The cause is, providentially, school of
instruction for the Church.. 1t is rising
tide which will eventually roll wave of
influence over the entire globe. 1t is har-
vest which shall gather in the sheaves and
bind them in bundle, which shall do
honor to Christianity.
On motion of Rev. W. II. Christian, it
was
"Resolved, That the various subjects in
the Pr Residents report be referred to the
approrriate committee for consideration
and report"
The subjects thus referred are the Trea-
surcr's report, memorials to the General
Conference, Church catechism and gene
raj instruction, book depository, Sunday
school music, Sunday schools in winter,
morning or afternoon schools, relation Oh
pastor to the Sunday school.
A Standing Committee on Business, con-
sisting of the Executive Committee, was
appointed.
GENERAL AGENTS REPORT.
The General Agent, Rev. John G.. Rowe,
submitted his annual report. Alter re-
viewing the history of the Society, 1t shows
that when he commenced IN June, lot9,
there were only five sub-societies IN opera
ton there are now sixty-tive. lie also
shows, from the statistics gathered, that
during the three years of this Society there
has been an increase of 50 schools, St3 OIL
fcers and teachers, and ALL scholars,
within its bounds.
The subject Of support and supply of des-
titute schools with books was referred to
committee.
A vote of thanks was, on motion OF KeV:
P. A. Peterson, rendered to Rev. Z. n. hail
for the very able annual sermon on 'he 0'h
instant. ny 1I
The President introduced Rev. W. ID.
McGhee, of the Methodist Protestant
Church, who was duly received, and on mo,
ton of Rev. ". w. Duncan, he was elected
q corresponding member.
4 committee to memorabilia the General
Conference to da1e the relation OF pap
tized children to the Church was adopted. :,
On motion of DR.. Lee, Rev. I. ii. nan
WIS reouested to furnish his annual SER
mon for publication. -.
On motion of Rev. ?. \. Peterson, the
resolution was adopted endorsing the
Preachers Educational Society.
A committee was appointed to prepare @
certificate of membership for this Society,
having on it the likeness of Bishop Dog
gett.
The Committee on Business reported the
following question Why arc there so low
conversions in the Sunday school ?" Which,
on motion, was taken up and alter pelnS
discussed by Rev. ". E. Judkins and
Rev. John G. Rowe, Rev. 2. A. Peterson
offered the following answer: Resolved,
That, in the judgment of this Society, the
principal reason of so few conversions IN
Sabbath schools is that due prominence Is
not given to the subject of experimental
religion.
The hour of adjournment having arrived,
the subject was continued till the next
meeting.
Rev. W. W. Duncan gave notice of
meeting ut 8 O'Clock tonight, the exercises
to be conducted by the children of CRANKY
Street school.
Bishop Doggctt then addressed the So
cicty, urging the committees to be prompt
in the performance of the duties assigned
them, and to make every sacrifice to re-
main until the end Of the session, rs the
work had just commenced, and it was OF
great Importance that the society should
attend to several matters of great interest
to the cause.
The meeting then adjourned to meet to-
morrow morning at g. o'clock. X.