The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-06-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
Proceedings or . Sunday EcheOl Con.
vontlOn held 1t wesley Chapel, Ccdas
Co., Monday, June 10th, 1879.

Convention met Sunday evening, Juno 9th.
A few preliminary arrangements, such -
appointing committee ON prsSsramme, &C..
were attended TO. Committee consisted Of
the following persons: n 0ahriei. 2 Cotton.
and Rsvs Phinney and Pine. An address
was also delivered by Rev. Phinney. These
facts We learn through the Kindness OF Clark
Moore, who ives present, We not being able
to attend until the following day.
Monday morning. june 10Th. we enjoyed
The pleasant drive Of seven niles which bro't
us TO Wesley Chapel, Prairie Center, where
the Convention was held. Part OF the way
we were In company with Clark Moore, the
able and esteemed superintendent OF Prairie
CentM Sunday School, 80 also his estinnable
lady. a large audience assembled that
bright morning I'm the chapel building. So
large an attendance speaks well for our cit
liens. and clearly demonstrates the interest
they feel In the wellere of their children. G.
Mays, President ~ the C0nvention, called
the house - order. Opening exercises were
BY Rev LIP p0dh. mueic by the choir Two
brief bat s6eautifni eirs With appropriate
or don't ysyn snd tarn syey We ere not going
to give dry ecoosnt q tne proceedinss q
1s sss nes & ea ns q own
iyS.d II ssesr - = sfasr al the time n But
a% aas as MOI
We prefer Is tell L n our own way, jostins
down the proceedings sruthfGiiy and in OF
u The sirst question. "Hsw to make this Con-
ably discussed BY several divinssand Others.
Then . committee Of six, representing ~
aany diasTsn. sassssh school, rstils1 g
elected. VIZ. Mays, Pres't; N q Tresler,
Vice Prest: N Willy. Trees'r: and Latham.
A Collection was taken mp toward defray-
ing the expenses Of delegates to State s. s.
0onvsntion; The question We. discnssed at
sabbath schooi7'' .sHow shall We spend the
hour In Sabbath schOolfo was the next ques-
tion. Several superintendents gave pro-
gramme CT their schools. Others had no
stated form, but varied their exercises to
prevent monot0ny.
m6oc as Il do ones soul eood 70
sns sans ia sysa ei IN 3 9snny
sers s me noa assr
Miss Mary 6a6risi. Who also plays charm,
insy alto 1 ~ eo There were
many other fair and noble faces, and rich
voices, but we cannot mention all the sweet
singers Oh TE9lIlo Seut6ks S0VeEultys
Convention closed at Twelve by singing
two stanxas OF that glorious old hymn, Cor
EvSf1 one, we believe who did not live
n6As Was provided with refreshments by tho
citixens. Those residing not Immediately
adjacent spread bounteoes supplies OF good
things In picnic style and Invitations were
extended 70 persons not otherwise provided
for, TO dine with them. Those living near,
took home COMPANY 70 dinner, 20 that al
were empty provided for. We shared
In several others, and had every reason TO
De thAukfUi for Our good Fortune IA SO
Convention opened r. NJ. with music, and
PRAYER by Rev. Mr.. BhOutx. Slips OF paper
distributed among the audience for written
questions, we're collectSl and Rev. Mr.. D0soh cho-
oss, some discussed, Others answered BY certain
persons ~ the request OF propounder, others con
cisely and appropriately responded 20 by the Rev.
e SUBJECTS 81 Interest in the sabbath School
More sweet music during the Afternoon, songs, BY
and p. !" and :. Father hold my hsna:. cody
their presence: Revs. Phinnev aud Henderson,, Of
TtpsOn, bosch. Of Inland, Pine and Evans, Of sugar
Creek fp., Welh, ShontE and smith, Of Wilton,
and perhaps others whose names We aia NOT iearI.
and aaafesscd cutcxt:tningiy, feeinSiy ana epprv-
pg3atsly, W Ravs 8honts, Henderson and smith.
The lifti1 ones we're Interested and 20 were the
George Wiley, the childrens friend and ardent
lover Of Sunday schools, was present end mingled
his voIOe With others In animated yet pleasant dis
!. rspsessd the prosTs. ofths good
work In their schools. Their names and locations
would occupy TOO much space. Congregation sing
iss S 81 R.s as zs II
meet In three months 4 Inland CIV.