Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1871-11-16
Sunday School Convention.

Of the Baltimore Conference Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South: met in the Washing
ton street church, in this city yesterday evening
at 3! o'clock, the President. T. J. Magruder
in the chair, +. B. Tucker and f. G. Maxwell
secretaries The corresponding secretary is G.
p. Harmon, and the treasurer e.. B. Dayy
The Convention WAS opened with rcli giuus
services conducted by &. g. Brook, after which
the President stated the object Of the meeting
,of the Convention.
The roll of delegates WAS then called and
about seventy responded.
H. f. Zimmcrman G. W. Hoffman, f. g.
Talbot, w. j. King and W. j. Boyd were APP
pointed committee on credentials.
On motion, a committee Of one from each
was appointed, as follows, viz: John McCor-
mick, b. +. Munruc, r. r $. Hough, t. W.
Shafer, J. T. Logan, W. W. Ballard e. q.
Brook, j. c. Dice. J. L. Clarke and &. ".
| Hunter.
| The hours of meeting were fixed at from o.
a. III. to ~ D. IN. and rcasSemble at >! p. III.
At + clock the church was crowded. when
| the annual sermon was preached by Rev. DIR.
| Houston, Of Baltimore. 1t is spoken OF, ny all
who heard it, as very fine effort and was lis
| tened to with the greatest attention and Inter-
| est.
The singing on the occasion, by the children
| of the Sunday School, under the direction Of
| Mr. J. IT, Cooke, was delightful. At its con
| cIrSOn Rev. Dr. HOugh announced that Sun
day School meeting would be held to-night, at
which addresses will be delivered by Messrs.
Magruder Miller, Granscn. Mccormick, Mum
roe. King aud Ballard.
After singing by the child rem AMI the con,
grcgation, I'VE coming blessed Saviour
and the bcncdiction the congregation WAS dis
missed.
The Convention was called to order at 9!
o'clock this morning, the opening religious ex-
crci<es being conducted by Rev. Mr.. Dice.
The Secretary read the proceedings of the
meeting held yesterday evening, after which
the Districts were called and the names Of such
delegates as have reported since the opening
of the Convention added, the whole number
present being ninety-0ne.
The Committee on Credentials reported that
the representatives from the special schools. al
though not represented according to the Con
stituuon Of the Society be entitled to seats and
all the privileges of the floor except to vote
and that each circuit or station be entitled to
but two votes, independent Of the preacher
J. +. Alexander, G. R. Hill, }. l.. Cook,
and w. f. Vincent, Of this city, and all teach
ers and officers Of the Sunday Schools within
the bounds OF the Conference, were invited to
take seats on the floor Of the Convention and be
allowed all the privileges Of members, except
the right to vote.
\ resolution inviting thu ladies aud children,
friendly to the herts of the Convention, to at
tend the sessions was; after some debate, mega
tived. it being considered unnecessary in view
of the previous cordial invitations EXTENDED.
Mr. Mccormick, from the Committee on
Business, reported progress aud asked Tor fur
| Their time.
The President then read his annual report
showing a great degree of prosperity, increased
zeal, with great beneficial results and the
awakening of renewed interest in the work He
recommends CLOSER connection with the Con.
ference, ania meeting at each annual Couvcn-
ton, at which Il collection shall be taken up:
the division Of the schools into classes: each to
contribute for the support of the agent; refers
to the Sunday Schools in the country, which he
advises be kept open during the winter: advo-
Gates the adhearcncc to the orthodox style OF
singing in the Sunday Schools, aud that more
spirituality be infused into the Schools advises
teachers to hold weekly meetings for their own
improvement. in order that they may the better
be able to tcach earnestly recommends the es-
adjustment of Il Book Depository in Baltimore
and concludes with an earnest and eloquent APP
peal for the conversion of the scholars -
The report, which was well written document,
| filled with matters Of interest to the Conven-
ton, was accepted and referred to the Business
| Committee.
Rev Mr. Brook, Sunday School agent, then
read his report of the condition aud prospects
of the Sunday Schools within the bounds Of the
Conference, referring to the changes that have
taken place since the war, the great increase in
the number Of schools and scholars; gave an
interesting account of his visits to the various
parts of his district, and Of the encouragement
with which he met, the progress OF the work,
and the bright future that Was before them
! The annual statement Of the Treasurer OF the
receipts and disbursements was read, showing
balance in the treasury of SOL, exclusive Ut
the salary and travelling expenses OF the agent.
Both reports were referred to a special COM
nittee, viz: Messrs. Logan, Robcy and liar
riSon.
The thanks of the Convention were rendered
Mr. Brook for the faithful discharge of his
duties
Rev. J. A. Kern was then introduced to the
! Convention and delivered an essay on The
model Sunday School scholar, which was well
conceived, well devered anu was listened 10
with marked attention and delight by all pres
ent. 1t was very fine production, and at its
conclusion vote of thanks was rendered Mr..
Kern.
The various schools were then called Oh for
reports.
Central School, Baltimore, has ) officers: 20
teacher and $50 scholars. Very favorable re-
ports from McSsrs. Mccormick aud Harrison,
we're made, and after the remarks Of the latter
gentleman the Convention and spectators sang
'praise God from whom all blessings flow.
St. Paul's Baltimore, has officers, "a teach
ers, aud 1856 scholars. Mr.. Neale made a re-
port OF the condition and prospects Of the
school,
South Baltimore School has t officers, -
teachers, and l25 scholars. Reported by i1cs<rs.
Boyd and Maxwell to be prospecting:
4 motion to devote the remainder Of the
morning session to devotional exercises was lost.
Frederick Avenue School, Baltimore, has 5
officers, Ii teachers, and II scholars. Mr..