Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-04-21

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ance of the Sabbath School work-he though
that whole families could proftably engag
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! ing against country schools, and asked the co
| operation of those in the city.
Mr.A n Carson, of Maryville, did not con
slider mere organization as all that was wsntet
the church and entire scholarship shoult
work, and those in good and efficient working
order should assist others less fortunate.
Mr.. Joseph Richards said that good way t.
extend the influence of Sunday Schools was t.
practice during the week what. was taught OF
| the Sabbath. q ls EsnH
| Prof. Summers, of Morristown, advocated
missionary labor as an efficient auxiliary, and
| was in favor of putting two in the field in the
interest of Sabbath Schools. af4 Z -E
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. 0FcIj ad
Rev. j. F. Spence thought something beside
organization was needed. Spiritual influence
was wanted to make converts by intoxicating
gospel truths in the young mind. he thought
Protestants might learn lesson from the
| Catholics in this respect. rr1 re
| Mr.. VIM. Cooper was Of the opinion that Or
gsnization was half the battle, and cited the
State and county conventions of last year, and
the one in session, as substantiating his views
Rev. Mr. Mankcr was opposed to special
1missionary efort-the 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. IL,
Rev. E. e. Hoss heartily endorsed the views
expressed by Mr.. Manker. 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 engineering to
avoid unpleasantness between member. of diff
ferent denominations.
4 Mr.. E. 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 incompetence ofteachsrs,
and even ministers, and thought that religious
influences in the home circle should make itself
felt by the instruction Of children in tenets of
their parents faith.
The time set apart for the discussion of the
questions having expired, the hym commencing
Fss@ ITO Jesus win go''
Was sung and the question What kind of
lessons should we useT Comparison of the
cne lesson system with the old plan was taken
up; A..
taken, which showed a majority in favor of the
one lesson system.
The discussion was opened by Rev. Mr..
Manker, who heartily. favored the one lesson
sastem, having paacticed it, three years with
Mr. IAtweli 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,
did not think the uniform lesson applicable, as
there was gradations inminds and ages and it
differed from all school processes; The young
puples could not comprehend what the more
advanced scholars could.
Rev. Mr.. Hoss favored the one lesson system,
as did also Rev. j. r. Eads.
Rev. Mr.. Spence favored the eclectic system
rather than either. He opposed object teach
ing, unless by careful teacher, as calculated to
bring ridicule on the subject.
A delegate from Blount county favored the
one lesson system, and said that while the infant
class could be taught the plain truths by object
teacnlng, those more advanced could learn
science, history, geography and theology as
well, enforcing his position by able arguments.
The question was fully discussed, several
others. whose names we were unable to obtain,
taking part. fA
On motion of Mr.. Rayl, all persons present,
whether accredited delegates or not, were invited
to participate in the proceedings.
On motion of Mr.. s. p. Angel, Messrs w.
p Brewer, G. w. Summers and - Sharp
were appointed q committee to draft constitu-
ton and bylaws.
Rev. J. L. Lloyd, S. 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 largo enough TO seat the audi
ence comfortably, and moved that the evening
session be held in the NJ. +. Church, on Clinch
street. as being more commodious.
Rev Mr. Eads seconded the motion, and
rendered the use of the church and warm well
come, as pastor.
The business of the afternoon session being
transacted, the meeting adjourned until 7:30 p.
NJ, Rev. n. Bachman proneunciRg the bene-
diction. ,fn01 " htlJQ
EvENINe SESSION.
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