The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-07-04
Proceedings Of the Monroe Conn
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Devotional exercises were opened by
singing the GG4;h hymn Of the Christian
! Church. sfssf
/ After,the reading of the goth Psalm,b
Rev. II. Lyons, prayer was soifered by
! him
The constitution and bylaws were
then read for the benefit of the new mem
bers present. .....,
Revs. b. F. Beazelle, II. Lyon atd j
Cooper were appointed committee Oh
the Order Of Business.
j. a. Walters, NJ. Amos and j. Clithe.
row were appointed committee to en-
tertain delegates.
While the committee on the Order of
Business was arranging q programme the
Asso ciatiun engaged in singing several
very appropriate hymns.
The Committee on Order of Business
reported the following programme:
For Tuesday afterno oon-Topics for
discussion what books and periodicals
should the eSunday School have2 To be
opened by Elder A. Walters.
For Tuesday evening-Sunday School
meeting; five minute speeches, to be
opened by the President and followed by
those desiring to take part.
Wednesday morning session to con-
vene at 81 o'clock. Isl, Topic The
foundation principle of correct instruc-
ton; opened by Rev. H. Lyon. =. Du
ties CT parents and church members to
the Sunday School; openel by Rev. J. l.
Wilson. 3. Question drawer opened
4. Reports of township correspondents.
Afternoon session to commence at ,
o'clock. 1. Children's meeting conduct
ed by Revs. H. Lyon and J. |, Wilson. 2
What is the SundaySchool for? and what
has the church to dowith it !? opened. by
Rev. j. S. Covert; alternate, Elder VIM
Givens. Teachers work-how to pre-
pare forit ;opened by NJ. Amos. 4. Mis-.
cellaneous business and adjournment. ,
The reports were then adopted. ~
The first topic was called for, and very
interesting speeches were made by Elder
j. A. Walters,B. f. Beazelle and ii.
Lyon
Adjourned until I o'clock p. NJ.
TUESDAY EVENING SEsstoN.-The
meeting convened at the appointed time,
and was opened by prayer.
The object of the evening exercises
was stated by the President, and remarks
were called for from E. Martin, B +. Bea-
zelle, Ii. Lyon, j. A. Walters, j. |. Will
son and others.
The varions remarks were interspcrsed
by singing by the choir, led by VIM. Civ
ems.
Adjourned by singing doxoIogy, and
prayer by Rev j, l. Wilson.
WEDNESDAY MORNING SESSION Cali
ed to order at 81 o clock opened by sing,
ing, and prayer by Rev. B. f, Beazelle.
The minutes Of the previous meeting
were then read and approved.
1t was moved that two committees be
appointed by the Chair, to consist of
three members each: 1st-On nomina
ton of officers, composelof B. =. Boa
zelle, E. Martin and NJ. c. Smith. ID
On place,ofs holding Institutes, composed
of j. l. Wilson, H.lLyonand j. Cooper.
First topic for discussion opened by
Rev. H. Lyon, as follows 1.-The founda-
ton principle of correct instruction. -
Rev. Lyon gave some very fine remarks
on this topic, as also j. A. Walters:
Second topic, f'Duties OF parents and
church members to. the Sunday School
opened by Rev. J. I. Wilson. Rev. Will
son did honor to the subject and himself
in the able manner in which he discussed
the topic; also followed BY appropriate
remarks by B. F. Beazelle and II. Lyon.
Third topic, Selection Of lessons"
opened by Rev. B. f. Beazclle with very
interesting remarks, followed by j. A.
Walters and others.
Singing doxology.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Session
Called to order at Il o'clock by the Pres
ident; opened by prayer by Rev. j. l.
Wilson. --..,v Aytr
The minutes of the previous meeting
read and approved sEI:0T a4
Reports of committees was then called
for, when the Committee on Institutes re-
ported in favor Of holding fall session,
to be held in the month of September,the
place to be selected by vote of the Asso
ciation. Graysville was proposed, and
on motion, was selected as the next place
Of meeting; the time to be the second
week Of September, to commence on
Tuesdayand continue until Wednesday.
1t was then moved that the President
instruct the Committee on Programmes
to prepare and send out at least four
weeks before time of meeting.
The Committee ON nominations repor-
ted in favor of retaining the incumbent
officers until the fall session. Adopted.
A collection was taken UP to defray ex
penses, amounting to 81 46.
At2 o'clock 2. NJ the children's meet
ing was called to order and conducted by
Revs j. l. Wilson and H. Lyon, making
addresses to the parents and children.
2. What is the Sabbath School for?
and what has the church do with it?
opened by Elder VIM. Givens.
B. The teachers work and how to pre-
pare for it; opened by Enoch Martin ;
continued by DR.. Covert, B. f. Beazelle,
and others
1t was then moved by Rev B. F. Boa
zelle that the thanks of the visiting dele
gates be extended to the people of Anti.
och for their kind hospitality. Adopted.
1t was then moved by Rev. II. Lyon
that the thanks Of the citizens of Antioch
be extended to the Association for their
encouraging presence.
The following persons were then ap
pointed corresponding members for the
various townships:
Adams-John Berry.
Benton-J. Sanders.
Bethel-Thomas Martin
Center-Dr. j Way.
Franklin-J. p, Carpenter.
Green-Isaac Mitchell,
Jackson-JohnF Ffabish.
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