The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1872-09-05

NOTE.-The following was, as our
readers have imagined, prepared for |
insertion In last weeks paper. They
may not have understood, however,
that by pure carelessness only, it was
left out Of the "fOrms," a. better late
than never is offered this week.
FROM INLAND.
Something about the s. 8. Conven-
tion.-The Schools Represent
ed.-Banners, Music and
Exercises.
The S. S. Convention, which ad-
iourned June 10, at the Wesley Chap
el, met at Inland at the NJ. 4. Church,
the evening Of Aug. p. The even
ing past pleasantly. Short addresses
by Gentlemen Kent. Williams and
Dumont, of Davenport, and Rev. l.. |
P. bosch, Of Inland. Vocal and in
strumental music by the Inland S. S.
Adjourned to meet at nine 4. NJ, the
following day, in the grove east Of the
village.
The first to arrive was four horse
team, with a neat and very appropri-
ate banner bearing the inscription,
ssCenter s. S.-God is Love- on one
side, and on the other .Union, Our
Banner" Although little behind
time it was quite creditable to Center
S. S. to be first on the ground. Then
came the Inland S. S. with uplifted
banner bearing the motto "Seek We
the Lord while he may be found
with gilt stars on red background.
Soon another banner was seen in the
bright sunshine, drawing near the
place of meeting. A neat, plain
white one, bordered with delicate
green twigs. One side bore the
name in parti-colored letters, ''Ro-
settle S. S. the other the inscription,
"Again we've met This banner was
placed on the right of the Inland S.
S., and surrounded by the members
of the Rosette S. S., and the Center
SIS. with its banner, and represent
alton of the Fairview S. S. on the
left; all facing the speakers stand.
The congregation was goodly one,
by the time the convention was called
to order, which was as late as ten
o'clock. Opening exercises, singing
a few stanzas of Coronation by the
whole congregation; prayer by Rev.
Wells, of Wilton; and singing, Gre
vive us Again. by the Inland S. S.,
Miss Lewis, music teacher, presiding
at the organ.
Mr.. Mays, President Of the Conven-
ton, then read subject for discussion:
"How shall we reach those out of S.
s." Opened by DR.. Clark, Of Inland,
followed by F. Bacon and Rev. Wells,
Of Wilton, the three Davenport gen.
tlemen-Dumont, Williams and Kent,
and G. Wiley of Inland.
Vocal music, "I'll rise up early in
the morning." by Center SIS.
Then class Of young S. S. scholars
were brought to the front, and Mr.
Williams gave practical illustration
Of his method Of tcSching Scripture.
| A large shoot of paper with these
verses, Matt. viii, 1-3, printed on it,
was fastened up in front Of the class,
and Mr. Williams proceeded to read
the text in question, in concert with
the children, and then to call forth
their thoughts on the subject by a
list Of questions which were promptly
and understandingly responded to by
the little folks. Singing by the Ro-
settle S. S.
Next subject, "What are the mis-
takes Of S. S. Superintendents. =
Opened by Mr. Wells; followed by
Mr. Bosch who proposed we hear the
subject responded to by the various
superintendent. Then followed a
few appropriate remarks from Super
intendents Lischtenwalter of Fair
view, Moore of Pennington, Latsha W
Of Olive Branch, Coleman of Inland,
Dobbins of Rosette. and Wilson of
Center.
| Singing by few of the Fairview
school, the whole Of the school not
being present. Adjournment.
| AT one o'clock the Convention was
called together by the roll Of the
drum.
| Singing by the Center school: af-
ter which short season was spent in
prayer. Written questions were
next called for and read by Rev Bosch.
answered principally by Mr. Kent.
| The questions were varied and inter-
esting, yet all touching the object Of
the meeting, showing that the people
present were alive in the good work,
and took a hearty interest in the pro-
ceedings of the convention. A few
Of the questions will give an idea OF
the whole: SIS the complete sabbath
school idea contained in the Bible!
| What is the best method Of teaching
the Bible? Should the unconverted
be employed as teachers? Should
teachers offer prizes for constant at
tendance? Should christians play
croquet? and How shall we cultivate
the christian grace Of giving.
i This last was shown by practical
illustration, when collection to de.
fray the travelling expenses of the
three Davenport gentlemen, was tax.
en- up.
| The subject Of playing croquet was
discussed with warmth and animation
on both sides, for short time.
i Another question, AT what age
shall children go to Sunday SCHOOL,
was referred to Mr. Brown. who re-
piled, "A year DID," and Mr. bosch
"thought even younger than that, not
agreeing with the popular notion
that mothers with babies should stay
away from Sunday school for fear the
little ones might make disturbance
He preferred hearing half dozen ba
bies crying at once, to the buzzing and
whispering OF two or three young
ladies or gentlemen, who know better
while the babies did not"
Questions discussed alternately with
more singing and playing by the In.
land Sunday school, and singing BY
Rosette Sunday school.
The singing was well done by all the
schools, and they need not fear com
! petition. There were lots of little folk.
present, and they behaved very well.
Mr. Williams gave to another large
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