The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-05-11
TIE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

A meeting of the various teachers and super
intenden.s OF the city was held last evening, al
the ha,l Of the Young Mems Christian Associa
ton, Dr.. VIM. Pettigrew presiding.
The opening prayer was made by Mr. nelson
The Committee on Correspondence reported that
there had been credentials received from about
two hundred and nfty persons as delegates to the
convention, and that there would be many more.
The Committee on Entertainment and Recep-
tIon reported that homes had been provided for
about one hundred.
On motion, Captain Chichester, Messrs. Petit.
grew, Gregory and Burns were appointed d spe-
cial committee to procure accommodations for
delegates.
Rev. DR.. Hicks spoke earnestly regarding the
convention, that it would not be known by
name rs denomination, but as Ccion OF all
Christians engaged in the cause we love 30 well,
the cause of Christ; and urged the individual eX-
ertIons Of each person present to obtain accom-
modation for all who would come. To go into
highways and byways, and there place these
Christian men, who. entering into every house
hold with hearts burning with the love OF Christ,
would infuse the fire Of Christian zeal into every
family. Distribute them through the city, let
oiSSS
and sanctify these homes, because the Ark Of
God will rest there. BE also said that he was re-
ceiving letters from all parts Of the United States
manlfesting great interest In the forthcoming
convention, and that several prominent publish
ing houses North had sent handsome presents OF
articles to be used by this convention. He was
satisfied that the houses Of Charlestonlans would
be open to receive these delegates, and cordial
welcome extended them.
Mr.. Frazer, from the Committee on Arrange
ments, reported that Mr. p G. Gilchrist would
deliver the opening address, and that everything
had been arranged for the convention, and the
ehildren's mass meeting had been settled.
Mr.. F. P. Elford, OF :he Episcopal Church, spoke,
expressing his hearty cooperation In this gath
ering together Of Christians, without regard to
denomination, also absorbed In the love Of Christ
and his holy work, and trusted that much good
would result from the convention.
Captain Chichester, after few preliminary re-
marks, moved that committee of three be ap-
poited to make such preparatory arrangement as
may be necessary.
(. The chair appointed Messrs. Chichester, Avertll
and Nelson.
Mr.. Harral asked what arrangements had been
made regarding delegations from city schools.
After some debate it was decided that the super
intendent and four male teachers shall represent
eachA school-the certificate Of the superinten-
dent being the credentials required.
On motion Of Mr.. Averiil, 1t was decided that all
who had been working for this convention, or on
committees, be considered as delegates to this
convention.
After prayer by Rev. DR.. Hicks the meeting ad-
journed.
The Committee on Entertainment will visit our
citizens to-day, in order to procure homes for the
delegates, and we trust that they will meet with
q hearty response, which will do homer to the
proyerbial hospitality Of this our City BY the Sea.