Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1871-04-26

vas in favor of putting two in the field in the
interest of Sabbath Schools. -..as
Mr. Atwell endorsed Mr.. summers there
was only one missionary in East Tennessee
and there should be at least four. He was in
favor of organized effort.
Rev. J. +. Spence thought something beside
organization was needed. Spiritual influence
was wanted to make converts by ,inculcatng
gospel truths in the young mind He though
Protestants might learn Il lesson from the
Catholics in this respect.
Mr.. VIM Cooper was of the opinion that or
ganization was half the battle and cited the
State and county conventions of last year, and
the one in session, as substantating his views.
Rev. Mr.. Marker was opposed to special
missionary efort-thc proper missionaries were
ministers-the Sunday School was part OF the
church and should be one of the chief charges
of the pastor, if he did his whole duty.
Rev. K. +. Hoss heartily endorsed the views
expressed by Mr. Marker, He loved a spirit
of Christian unity among the churches, but was
opposed to union Sunday Schools except IN
thinly settled districts, as the elements were
conflicting and it required nice engineer to
avoid unpleasantness between members OF DIFF
ferent denominations.
Mr.. +. Ennis, of Greene county, said that the
missionary system was specially adapted TO the
mountain regions, and hoped several would be
placed in the field he stated the evils of secta-
rian bitterness and the incompetenee ofteachers,
and even ministers, and thought that religious
influences in the home circle should make itself
felt by the instruction of children in tcnets OF
their parents faith.
The time set apart for the discussion of the
questions having expired, the hym commencing
ITO Jesus l will GO
Was sung and the question: What kind OF
lessons should we useT Comparison of the
one lesson system with the old plan was taken
The sense Of the house on the question was
taken. which showed n majority IN favor OF the
one lesson system.
Marker, who heartily favored the one lesson
sastem, having poactced it three years with
good results.
Mr.. Atwcl took the same view, as did also,
Rev. Mr. Rogers, who however, had been
accustomed until recently and the old plan.
Mr. McGaughey, Of Creme stated that the
one lesson system had been used at Tusculum
College, but lately the school had returned to
the old style
Rev. Mr.. smith, rector of ST. Johns Church,
lid not think the uniform lesson applicable, as
there was gradations inminds and ages, and 1t
differed from all school presses; The young
puppies could not comprehend what the more
advanced scholars could.
Rev Mr.. Hoss favored the one lesson system,
rs did also Rev. j. II. Eads.
Rev Mr. Spence favored the eclectic system
rather than either. He opposed object teach
ing, unless by q careful teacher as calculated 10
bring rdicule on the subject.
delegate from Blount county favored the
one lesson system and said that while the infant
class could De taught lne pam lItlHa W C"J'0V
teaching. those more advanced could learn
science, history, geography and theology MS
well, enforcing his position by able arguments;
The question was fully discussed, several
others, whose names we were unable to obtain,
taking part.
On motion of Mr. Rayl, all persons present.
whether accredited delegate. or not, wereinylted
to participate in the proceedings
On motion of Mr.. 5. p. Angel Messrs. w.
p. Brewer, G. w. Summers and - Sharp
were appointed a committee to draft a constitu-
ton and bylaws.
Rev. j. L. Lloyd, 5. b. Crowell and S, p.
Angel were appointed committee to collect
statistics
Mr. j. w Gaut stated that the attendance of
delegates was so large that the church then oc-
cupied was not large enough to scat the audi
ence comfortably, and moved that the evening
session be held in the NJ. E. Church, on Clinch
street. as being more commodious.
Rev. Mr.. Eads seconded the motion, and
rendered the use of the church and n warm well
come as pastor.
The business of the afternoon session being
| transacted. the meeting adjourned until $50 p.
NJ, Rev. n. Bachman pronouncing the bene-
diction.