Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1872-05-16
ENENING SESSION.

Opened by singing "All hail the power
of Jesus Name after which Dir. Aaron
Wood led in prayer.
The Convention then sang "Pass me
not"
On motion of J. L. Boyd, it was order
ed that Prof Ruggles lead the Conven
ton in singing; after which Rev. Bro.
Sanders read his essay on Catechetcal
instruction" seek the Little Wander"
was sung, THE G Good Old Way" was sung,
and Rev. G. NJ. Boyd addressed the chill
dren. ''Stand ON the Rock" was sung by
request, and T. Fravel. NJ d. addressed
the children. Prof Ruggles sang "Will
it Pay" the Convention joining in the
chorus; and, by request, he sang "The
Evergreen Mountains of Life
DR.. Wood addressed the parents briefly,
and Convention adjourned with Benedic-
ton by Bro Sanders
FRIDAY MORNING, MAY TO-
Convention opened at s 30, L. Nebe
ker in the Chair. Heavenly Treasure"
was sung as the opening hvmn.
Rev. Aaron Wood led in prayer "Un-
10 Him thai Overcometh" was sung, and
Rev. f. w. Lawhon led i'll prayer
Responses to Rev Sanders essay, was
the first thing AIKEN up in the morning.
Rev. Aaron Wood first spoke on the
manner of catechetical instruction. A
mong other things, he gave the incident
OF Bishop Asbury giving him the cate
chism, when a boy, it resulting in his
conviction of sin. The definitions of the
old catechism had been to him a strong
defense
Bro. Ruggles followed He thought
the mistake in catcchetical instruction
cons lsted in the manner of presenting it,
Bro. Wood responded 10 some points
Of Prof. Ruggles remarks. Rev. G. NJ
Boyd gave his manner of using the cate
chism. Among other remarks, he said
he found this part of ministerial work
among the most difficult G. w. Nash,
ESQ, thought the true manner of teach
ing was, 'first TO awaken desire in the
children for instruction, and all will be
plain"
J. n. Brooks, Es5l., gave his address on
Prayer: Its relation to Christian TeacD-
ing, and how shall the Teacher instruct
pupils therein:"
Responses to the subject were made by
j. l.. Boyd. He thought the true manner
was, first, to give the example, then de
fine it by the best authorities, more espe-
cially the Bible proofs. Teach the ON
niscience. Omniaotence. Justice, Good
ness, Wisdom, and Omnipresence of God
The Priesthood of Jesus in relation to
their own.
General discussion took place, in which
all the members OF the Convention took
a part.
On mo ion of Aaron Wood, it was or
dered h; so much of the Programme as
refers TO The Question D.awer DC dispcns
ed with
Prof Eugsles led in singing-"All the
Way Through"
The Convention went into the election
Of officers for the coming year, resulting
as follows:
l.. NEEEKEI, President.
JoHN p. EARLY, Vice President.
j. l.. BOYD, Secretary.
f. w. LAwHoN, Corresponding Sec.
T. W. SALE, Treasury
Maaagers DR. I. Fiavel, G.. w Nash,
J. Browntield, f. Taylol, II H. Sanders,
James johnson.
G. W. Nash, Esq, submitted the report
of the Committee ON Resolutions, which
Vas adopted.
Geo NJ. Boyd offered the following
Res0loed, That the thanks of this Con-
vention are hereby rendered to the citi-
zens of Plymouth, for their hospitality In
the Convention.
Res0lUed, That the thanks of the Con
vention are hereby given to Prof Rug
giles for his attendance and services, and the
excellent way in which he has conducted
the music OF the Convention; and this
~ In,
to our Sunday Schools.
Rolling Prairie was fixed upon as the
place for next session of the Convention.
Prof. Ruggles offered the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, The reports of the Sabbath
Schools in this district at the Convention
are SO meager, and the attendance so
small, therefore, be it Resolced that we
appoint Committee to draft blank re-
port, which shall be in the hands of the
Secretary of the District Convention, to
be distributed to the Schools of this Dis
trict, four weeks prior to our Semi Annual
Convention, with request that it be
filed up and certified to, and forwarded
by delegate, or by mail to the Conven
ton.
President and Secretary were appointed
the committee.
Convention then adjourned with Bene-
diction by J. johnson.
We, your committee on resolutions, re-
spectfully submit the following report:
1. That though the Sunday School is
of all secular schools, having
its own field of labor, having its own es-
sential characteristics, yet its advocates
and friends may gain much by working
as far as possible to build on the founda-
tion of an intellectual education, and sup
ply the religious training that must of
necessity be wanting in them. General
diffusion of knowledge in the public
schools, calls for high grade of mental
culture in the Sunday School teachers.
Since we cannot force religious teach
ing upon the masses, contrary to the will
of the majority, nor would we if We could
yet we have mission to raise the stand
ard of public morals and religious culture
in the coming voters Of our American
people, that the majority will give us wise
and high toned teachers, and no others,
to teach the children of our public
schools.
2. That though many of our Sunday
School Books are trashy and weak, yet
this is no argument against S. S. Libra
ries. Tbs people will read books Of some