The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1871-11-17

clothes, but whom they received thom,
they quit. school in a few weeks, and
would come no more. The subject Is q
very difficult and delicate one, and I'M
possible to settle by resolution. There
Is another question that deserves atten-
ton. Many people in the country live
SO far from any Sunday School, that the
children cannot attend, because they
would have to walk. They have no con-
voyance, and it is TOO far to walk. What
can be done for theme
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
FRIDAY NIGHTS PROCEEDINGS.
President in the chair. Convention
opened with prayer by Rev. B. c. CHAP
MAN.
On motion, the Constitution and By
Laws were re-read.
The subject of the relation OF the pas
tor to the Sabbath School was discussed
at length, and was decided by the adop>
tion of the following resolution:
Resolred, That it is tho opinion oftL is
Convention that the true relation of the
minister to the Sabbath School is involv-
ed in the idea, that the Sabbath School
Is the church teaching, and as the min
lister is the pastor of the church, so is he
the shepherd of the entire flock, and il
as much in duty bound to "ieed the
lambs" as to ''teed the sheep" OF every
flock over which tho Holy Ghost hath
appointed him an overseer'
Rev. Mr.. WILKES, Rev. Mr.. OTIS,
Rev. Mr.. CHAPMAN, and Judge FLEN-
ING, discussed at length the question,
(Which is the best way of reaching all
classes, and bringing them into the Sun
day SCHOOL,"
The President thought one means Of
doing so, would be for teachers to dress
plainly. He knew many little children
10 quit coming to Sabbath School, be-
cause their teacher, or some other sehoi-
lar would have a pretty dress, while
they had on very plain one.
The sense ofthe Convention is express
ed in the following resolution, which
was adopted:
RcsoiUed, That the best way to mul-
tip!y the number and extend the infu-
ence of Sabbath Schools, is by the for
nation Of mission schools and sub
schools, to be taught at such times rs
Will least conflict with regular church /
services.
The subject OF SUNDAY School. litera-
ture," being introduced, Hon. JAMES |
MCCULLUM was requested to give his |
views upon the subject He thought |
there was much Of the present Sunday |
School Literature that was pernicious in |
its effects. He advised that no litera- |
ture be used that would cause child, af- |
ter it is grown, to love to read the Bible |
less. Let the Bible be first, foremost, |
and last, and all other books but helps !
to IT,
At the reques. Of the Convention, DIR. I
J. w. S. FRIERsoN also made few re- |
marks upon the subject, and took, sub |
stantiaIly, the same ground. Much OF I
our present Sunday School literature |
deserves 10 better name than novels. /
They are nothing more than novels,
in which all the good children die. The
Bible, and Commentaries and other
helps, should constitute, mainly, the
Sunday School Library.
On motion, adjourned.
SATURDAYS PROCEEDISGs.
Convention opened with singing,
reading a chapter of the Bible, and
prayer by Rev. 4. w. SMITH.
The question, "Who are suitable per-
sons to teach in Sabbath Schools?" was
discussed ably, and at great length by
nearly all tho members Of the Conven-
ton; the President, and Major WILL
HANSON taking the ground that persons,
not members of the church. should not
teach. The subject was not decided
Rev. W. II. VERNoE spoke earnestly
ofthe necessity ola thorough preparation
on tho part or Sabbath School teachers.
He also suggested thar teachers be sent
cut from well organized Sabbath
Schools 20 localities where there are no
Schools, and there organize and
build up schools.
Rev. Mr.. OTIS thought this plan
good one, but care must he taken that
the organized schools should not be di-
vided to build up a new school.
On motion of Chancellor FLEMTNG,
the President was authorized to call
meeting of the Convention about one
year hence, at such time and place as he
may think best, after consultation with
members; and TO give thirty days no.
tice.
On motion, a commit ee of three was
to draw up the substance of
the proceedings of the Convention, in
the form of circular letter or address
to the Sabbath Schools of this and ad-
Joining counties. The President ap-
pointed Rev. J. NJ. p. OTIS, Rev. a. w.
SMITH, and \. 5. HoRsLEY. On mo
ton, the President was added TO the
Committee.
On motion, tho Convention adjourned
until the next annual meeting.