The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1870-03-16
FoR THE CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN.
Sabbath School Convention.

A Sabbath School Convention, called by the
Committee of Sabbath Schools for Lexington
Presbytery, was held in Staunton, Va commenc-
ing Tuesday, March Sth, and closing Thursday,
the 10th. The attendance of delegates and min
listers from the churches of the Presbytery was
good, while the spirit of the entire meeting was
that of an earnest zeal for Gods glory, and for the
advancement of His kingdom in the EARTH
Rev. T. D. Bell presided, and Rev. Messrs.
Walker and See acted as Secretaries. The follow
ing themes Of vital importance were introduced,
by essays and addresses well prepared, and were
ably discussed by the members present, viz: The
Aim of the Sabbath School Relation of the Sab
bath School to Family Instruction; The Teacher {;
The Teacher as a Church officer; One Lesson for
the School; Preparation of the Lesson; Object
Teaching The Catechism Sabbath School Con.
tributions; Sabbath School Music Library Books,
and Keeping; Should Sabbath Schools be contin-
ued through the Winter? These subjects drew
forth animated and instructive discussions partici-
pated in by Rev. Messrs Baker, Bell, Baird, Ew
ing, Halves, Kennedy, Murray, Pinkerton See,
Walker, and Major HotchkiDs, of Lexington Pres
bytery Rev. DR.. Stiles, W. L. Hill, Esq, Major
Robert Stiles, j. D. K. Sleight, ESQ.,, of Rich
mond and Rev. 7. W. Hooper, of Christansburg.
The morning and evening devotional services
were deeply interesting, and all felt it good to be
there.
Our Committee of Publication was earnestly
urged to commence the early issue of ,0eekly
teachers paper with carefully prepared lesson,
accompanied by lesson papers for the scholars, or
questions regularly published in the Children
Friend, for the use of the children.
The Christian courtesy and hospitality of the
Presbyterians in Staunton was unbounded, and the
delegates went to their homes with a warmer love
than ever for the good people of the Queen of the
Valley.
Among the many pleasant treats enjoyed by the
convention, was the privilege extended by Miss
Baldwin, Principal Of the Augusta Female Semi.
nary, of attending the regular musical sOiree given
by her pupils in the hall of the Seminary. None
failed to avail themselves of this delightful enter
tainment for the sights and sounds were alone well
worth long days ride upon the sail. "
The closing meeting on Thursday night, was for
the Sabbath school scholars, and was presided over
bv Mr.. John Wayt, the Superintendent and Rev.
VIM. f. Baker, pastor; and all who were present.
manifested intense and heart felt interest through
out. Miss Baldwins entire school of young ladies
was present, which with the remainder of the Sab
bath school, parents delegates aud citizens, filed
the church
The opening exercises consisted Of singing and
prayer with Scripture Rotations by classes, in
regular order, through the body of the church.
Then followed forcible and earnest addresses by
Rev. T. w. Hooper, of Christiansburg, Mr.. j. D.
K Sleight and Major Robert Stiles, of Richmond,
and rarely did three addresses blend more perfect
ly, as a beautiful WHOLE than these.
The Holy Spirit was evidently present, and the
whole tenor of the speakers was "Christ and Him
crucifed, " and the fullness of His love. May God
grant that the "sti small voice" may speak to
many heart and that the fruit may be rich In
gathering Of precious souls.