The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1872-04-24
Presbyterian .. S. Convention.

TS SsSS9eu NShSSl NOh'ShtASbl AVN
under the auspices of the Washington
Presbytery, closed Its session at West
Alexander last evening. The Convention
met in the Presbyterian Church at that
place on Monday evening, and was called
to order by Mr.. John Messenger, Of
Pigeon Creek, Pennsylvania, After sing
ing and prayer, a permanent organization
was effected by the election OF the follow.
Ing named gentlemen as officers Of the
Convention:
President-J. II. Atkinson, Of Hancock
county, w. Va.
HIce PreSideRt-Dr. John II. Stockton,
Of Cross Creek, Pa.
Secretary-William II. Oxtoby, Of
Wheeling, W. V.
Atler singing Jesus Love Thy Charm.
ing Name" Rev, DR.. George P. Hayes, Of
Washington College, Pa, was introduced
and delivered an able and eloquent ad.
dress on sabbath School Work."
Rev. George Birch, OF Lexington, Ky.,
was introduced to the Convention, and
delivered stirring address.
"Blest be the tie," was sung, several
announcements made, prayer offered, and
the Convention adjourned until nine
o'clock, Tuesday morning.
SECOND DAY.
The Convention met at ninc o'clock
yesterday morning, Half an hour was
spent in devotional exercises, when the
following were announced as tho topics
for discussion: -.
|. SHOULD there be uniformity Of reel.
tatlons. in the Sabbath School" Discus.
sion to be opened by Rev. D. W. Fisher.
@ adult classes In Sabbath Schools"
Discussion to be opened by Rev. Bronson.
3. "Does the present style Of text books
meet the wants Of Sabbath School in
strnctionG" Discussion to be opened by
Prof. Woods.
4. "What are the best means to enlist q
congregation in an earnest discharge Of
duty to the Sunday SCHOOL," Discussion
to be opened by Rev. j. F. Frederick.
o. "Should the temperance question en-.
ter into the Sabbath School work of or.
ganizationg" Discussion TO be opened BY
Freeman Brady, ESQ.
0. "Can Sabbath Schools be maintained
during the winter in rural churches with
profit" Discussion to be opened BY Dr..
Eagleson
Z. "Can our Sabbath School literature
be recommended Tor the purpose for
which it was designedS" Discussion to
be opened by Rev. s. F. Grier.
8. "Childrens' Church once q month"
Discussion to be opened by Rev. ]. s.
Marquis.
A resolution was adopted limiting the
opening speech to ten minutes, other re.
marks TO five minutes, and that no one
person could speak more than twice upon
the same subject.
Rev. D. W. Fisher, Of Wheeling; Rev.
D. Hervey, OF Brooke county, w. Va;
Rev. j. Gross, Of Wheeling; Mr.. John
Messenger, Of Pigeon Greek, Pa; D. J..
Alexander, Of MoundsvilIe, W. Va; Rev.
George Birch, of Lexington. KY; Mr.. F.
Brady, of Washington, Pa; Rev. Mr..
Fredericks, Of Burgettstown, Pa; Rev.
James Motfat, Of Wheeling Mr.. T. H.
Laird, Of Wheeling, and Rev. Mr.. Hinch,
OF Washington county, Pa, spoke upon
the first topic, the majority iavoring Uni.
form Lessons inthe Sabbath Schools, and
few opposing.
MIR. William H. 0xtoby, OF Wheeling,
offered the following resolution:
LteSolUed, That this Convention recon-
mend that q uniform series of lessons be
introduced into the Sabbath Schools
within the bounds Of this Presbytery.
After some discussion, the resolution
was laid on the table. .... a.a
The second topic was taken up, and ad-
dresses were made by Rev. DR.. Bron.
son. Mr.. Messenger and Rev. ]. Cross.
The Convention then took recess, and
repaired to the basement of the Church,
where most sumptuous collation. had
been prepared by the ladies connected
with the Church. Seldom have tables
been arranged with such good taste, and
we are sure the most tastidious epicure
could have been satisfied both as to quail.
ty and quantity.
AFTERNOON SESSION.