Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1870-08-03
Our Convention.

According to previous notice, the Clear
field Circuit Sunday School Convention as
sembled in the grove adjoining the Goshen
NJ. h. Church, on Saturday July 23d, 1870;
The assembling delegations, of old and
young, from all parts of the circuit, gave
fiat;ering prospects for succ tssful conven
tion. At 90 a. NJ. the meeting was called
to order by the preacher in charge. and the
devotional exercises conducted by the Rev.
singing that soul inspiring hymn,
20, for thousand tongues TO sing
reading part of l4th chapter st. John
and prayer.
An organization was then effected by the
dent Archibald Shaw, Sr, and George
Hall, Vice Presidents, George w. Rheem
and Louis |. Irwin, Secretaries.
Written reports by the Superintendents
of Mt. Joy, Lick Run and Goshen Schools,
were then read by the Secretary. The Su-
perintendents of Center, Wolf Run and
Shawville Schools, verbally reported the
condition OF their Schools. All the reports
were interesting and instructive, as well as
encouraging to all interested in the promo
ton of the interests of this most important
branch of the christian church.
The first question for discussion, was then
bakcu up 10 w hat ctusc Is W NC lidCci
the present leanness of the Sunday School
Work, and what the most efectual remedy?'
The discussion was participated in by Rev.
w. A. Clppinger and Rev. Thomas Bally;
when the following resolution was offered
and adopted: Resolred, That we adjourn
for dinner, and that the discussion of the
question now under consideration be again
resumed after dinner Doxology. Bene-
diction by w. A. Chppinger.
A few moments spent in happy greetings
and social conversation, and our attention
was called to bountiful rcpast that really
spoke we'll for the ,hospital ladies of the
community" A rustic. table, so feet in
length, actually seemed to be groanipg un-
der its burthen of luxuries. The sweet
meats, pie and cake. Of various shades of
coloring, from snowy whiteness to the rich
est golden yellow the turkies, chickens,
&C., adding worth to beauty made 1t udeed
beautiful to behold.
But the most interesting scene was yet to
be witnessed in seeing 100 of our Buds OF
promise" ION branches of religious educa-
tion) a. they surrounded this first table, and
seemed so hugely grat,fed in satisfying the
demands of nature from the bounty of ma
ture GOD.
After all present had been Hospitality en-
tertained, the convention was again called
to order at p NJ, by Tie chairman. The
devotional exercises conducted by u. W..
Rheem by singing
Rock Of ages cleft for me,
reading the latter part Of the chapIer read
as morning lesson, and prayer. The dis
cussion of the former question was then re-
sumed G. W. Rheem, Louis |. Irwin, and
r. Ii. Murray, Esq, participating in the
debate. The children S meeting was next
in order of the programme, when the chill
dren were addressed by Rev. Mr.. Bally, /.
III. Murray, Esq, G. W. Rheem, and 9TH
ers This meeting was one of instruction
and profit, and We hope, by the blessing OF
/ God, the words spoken may result in great
| good, not to the little children only, but to
those of US who are of riper years.
The last question was then taken up: Is
| it not advisable to continue our Sunday
| Schools during the winter season 2 And
was ably discussed by number of speakers
! who forcibly urged the necessity and duty
of continuing the schools all the year round.
The question was then submitted to the
children. who decided by an almost uDani
nous voice open during winter. The
Superintendents nearly all agreed to use
| their influence to keep the schools open all
the year. A vote of thanks was then ten
dered to the speakers by the children. All
/ az tiiS NoAo'NSJI eoN w
were dismissed, the benediction being pro
nounced by Rev T. Baily.
| All the exercises of the convention were
interspersed with charming Sunday School
music by the children, led by d. q. Canoe
and D. Shunkwi er 1t is due to both
children and leaders to say in this connec
tion, they conducted their part with credit
to themselves and great satisfaction to
others
The order Of the day, with few exceptions,
was praise worthy And the qualification
| expressed by visitors generally, was express
| sivc Of the fact that the exercises of the day
had met their highest expectations. The
universal good feeling prevalent when part
ing, seemed to speak from every countenance
the language of our worthy chairman: Il
feel it wa. good for me to be here.
Such was a social Saturday spent in the
/ leafy grove, natures own sanctuary, in cele
| brating the memory of Him whose command
wa. Feed my lambs May its social
teachings be retained in every memory, and
It's spiritual fruits in every heart. And if,
under the providence of God, we should
never all meet again in such social capacity
on ealtl,, may we all have an abundant
entrance into that mansion Of Life and
| glory"
"Where congregations ne'sr break Up,