Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-10-19

| After singing hymn the best mode of con-
Quoting the singing exercises in Sabbath schools
in order to productive of the greatest amount
of good was announced.
Mr. o B Smith advised the commencement in
the infant classes of simple hymns, and pro-
crossing upwards, first adOpta book and then re-
tain it till fully learned-once in five years was
often enough to change books. - r...
/ Mr. r j Smith gave his views on singing as
conducted in his school, which had been a most
gratifying success. He generally sang several
hymns before opening Sabbath school, which
as simple practice merely, was good, but the
sentiment was understood and wrought salu-
tary influence: He considered singing the life
of Sunday school. II 'E.t
Mr. Richards believed that the sentiment
should be preserved in preference to harmony,
but the latter Of course was desirable.
Rev j II Smith thought that great deal de-
pended on the adaptation of the music teacher.
Rev Mr. Emory thought that in some in
stances schools had been sung to death.
Mr. Thomas views conceded partially with
Rev Mr. Smith, but he was inclined to believe
that qualifications in teaching music were as
necessary as among teachers
Rev DR. Smith thought that due judgment
should be exercised as to the time and manner
of singing. ~
The President announced the expiration of
the time. He said that in too many SCHOOLS
singing was conducted in q manner partaking
of levity, which he deprecated strongly.
us Sunday school ever justifabe in closing
schools during winter"
Opened by Mr. j r Smith, who took the
ground that they were not. He did not wish to
take extreme ground, but that was his view,
and if any schools suspended he would like to
hear the reason stated.
Mr. Jesse Burnett, of New Hopewen, said
that they had closed on account of a bad house
and high water
Mr. Clapp also admitted that his school closed
in winter, but he deplored it There was no
necessity for it.
Mr. Thompson said that while he had wad-
ed streams above his knees to attend schools,
yet when the circumstances compelled, he did
not think schools should be blamed for closing.
Mr. Richards thought we should not set up a
standard tojudge others by.
Other delegates made remarks on the subject.
which was fully ventilated. Being the creatures
of circumstances we could not control them.
The last question What is the best means
of raising money for the support of the Sunday
schools?'' was opened by Mr. Angel. They
had the teachers to take up collection in their
classes, and che treasurer collected from the
teachers. His school then made change-one
of the scholars in each class was elected trea-
surer for ore month, who at the end of the
month transferred the funds so collected to the
treasurer of the school.
The President suggested that the treasurer
furnish each class with an envelope, and the
teachers take up the collections before the les
sons are recited. The treasurer then passed
around and collected them without disturbing
the school exercises.
Mr. Lyon in closing made some very edifying
remarks on the objects to be attained, which
were listened to with great attention. He ex-
horted all to carry with them to their several
schools more correct idea of the responsible
ties resting upon them severally.
Rev L Lloyd offered the following:
Resolved, That the thanks of the convention
be rendered the city papers for reporting and
publishing the proceedings. Carried.
Rev j Howard Smith moved that the thanks
of the convention be rendered to the trustees of
the Baptist Church for the use .of their church
for holding the sessions of the convention. Car
ried. sfF r.sENt# ssETe nrF#fs
The hymn:
Shall we gather at the river y
Was sung During the singing, at the sug-
gestion of Rev Mr. Lloyd, the members passed
around and exchanged the right hand of fellow
ship. f'. E-N
The convention was dismissed with bene-
diction by Rev II Smith, and adjourned to
meet on the second Tuesday of October 1872