The Fremont weekly journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1867-1877, 1873-06-20

Convention whose names were not handeu IN
The Chairman appointed the following Com
mttees: On Resolutions, Rev. d. S. Caldwell,
Rev. c. Hepler, }. Wax. On Programme, Rev. A.
w. Holden, Rev. L. B. Maurer, J. Donnel. On
baugh, Rev. j. NJ. Grim, Rev j. Ridley. On Con-
stitutiOn, Rev. ]. Grouse, Rev ". Mathers, Rev.
g. Young. On Finance, Rev. NJ. Long, Rev. W.
w. Knipple, Rev. N. Young, Rev. d. d. Hart, Rev.
On motion the resolution in regard to the adOp-
tiOn Of a programme WAS re-cOnsidered, and the
times of meeting changed to s A. NJ. and ~ p.
NJ; the first half hour in the morning 10 be spent
in devotional exercises.
All Sunday School workers attending the Con-
vention were invited TO take part in the exercises
The Committee on Resolutions was instructed
20 prepare and present resolution on each topic
discussed during at the close of the discussion.
The Convention then proceeded to the discussion
of the first topic: personal Influence in Teach
ing;" after which the following resolution was
adopted:
ResOlUed, That personal influence in teaching is
highly necessary to Success and that to this
teacher needs intelligence, good Christian char
acter, and social nature.
The Convention then listened TO the address of
welcome by d. Steward; which was responded to
by Rev. L. Moore in a few pertinent remarks.
The second topic discussed was, "HOw shall we
Sing in the Sabbath SCHOOL," after which the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
ResolUed, That we should sing, If we can, accord
ing to the science of music; but above ALL with the
spirit and with the understanding also.
The third topic, "Where must the Sunday
School Work Begin?" was discussed for some
time, after which the Convention adjourned till
1880 P. Al.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After devotional exercises the discussion of the
topic undisposed of in the forenoon was resumed,
and the following reso ion was adopted:
Resolred, That the Sunday School Work should
begin wherever it has not already begun, whether
among the young, the middle aged or the old; and
that IL ShOuln bpsriu- cODtsuun and end with the
importation of Bible truth, having in view as a
specific object the conversion of souls.
Col. R. Cowden then delivered an address on the
subject of Teachers Meetings.
On motion resolution was adopted, stating that
each Superintendent should hold weekly teachers
meetings.
In compliance with an invitation given by Rev.
c. Hammer, Superintendent of the Orphan Asylum
at Flat Rock, the Convention decided to visit the
asylum Immediately after adjournment.
1t was also decided to hold children's meeting
on Thursday at P. NJ. The children of the Asy-
lam were invited to attend.
The committee appointed to draft a constitution
presented their report, and after q few slight
amendments the constitution was adopted.
Rev. Wm. Mathers was elected member of the
After devotional exercises the Convention ad-
journed till 1880 P. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
After devotional exercises, and singing by the
Flat Rock Sabbath School, the convention pre-
ceeueu 10 the QlScusSlO0 Oh Inc IOurtn UODlC,
"Preparation for Teaching" in which quite num-
Der took an active part. The following was
adopted:
Resolued, That every teacher should thoroughly
study each lesson, and also the most efectuai mode
of teaching so as to lead the children to Christ
and that teachers meetings should be regularly
attended and made sort of theological school to
prepare young men and women for the Sabbath
School Work.
The convention then adjourned to meet at 8
A. M.
THURSDAY MORNING SESSION.
The first half hour was spent in devotional exer-
cises The minutes of the previous day were read
and adopted. The reports of the committees on
Programme and Finance were read and adopted.
The Financial Committee made the following
assessments: Fostoria and Carey circuits, each
s1T5. Osceoa, Benton, Honey Creek, Wolf Creek,
SanduslIy, Green Creek and Fiat Rock, each $l.50.
Upper Sanduslly, Seneca, Bay Shore and Port
Clinton, each 81 .25. Total $500. They also
recommended that money be raised by collection
TO defray the expenses of Prof j. H. Leslie, in at
tending the convention; and that the amounts
assessed on the several circuits be promptly for
warded TO Rev. S. Ii. Raudabaugh, Treasurer,
Rev, A. W. Holden then delivered the annual
address. Subject: "The Sunday School Work.
What is III"
The following was unanimously adopted:
ResoIued That we, as a Convention, do heartily
endorse the sentiments and doctrines of the annual
address.
The third topic, 'HThe Teachers Work Outside
the Sabbath School" was then discussed, and a
resolution adopted to the effect that the s. s.
Teachers work should not be confined wholly TO
the school room, but that teachers should recOg-
nize their pupils on the street, visit them at their
homes, and induce as many others as they can to
attend Sabbath School.
The Secretary was instructed to have the minutes
of this convention published as soon as convenient,
and to send an equal number of copies to each OF
the circuit preachers in the district.
The convention adjourned to meet at j. NJ.
AFTERNOON NsEssIoN.
The childrens meeting was opened with singing
bv the Flat Rock Sabbath Schools, and Prayer by
Rev E. B. Maurer. The children were addressed
nv Rev d. S. Caldwell j. W. Donnels, NJ. De Witt
Long and Rev. E. B. Msurer; and the Sabbath
Schools sang at intervals from 'the Evergreen and
A resolution was adopted rendering the sincere
thanks of the convention to the officers friends and
children of fhe Orphan Asylum, for their visit
A collection was then taken up to defray the ex-
penses of Prof. J. II. Leslie, conductor OF Music.
The convention adjourned till 1870 7. M.
EVENING SESSION.
After devotional exercises miscellaneous busines!
was attended to and another topic was added
to the programme of exercise for the next meeting
On motion IL was
ResoIped. That since music is one of the spring.
of life to the Sabbath School, and since it is highly
important that it be of the right kind, therefore We
will seek to introduce "Bible Songs" into our Sab
bath Schools, as far as possible.
The eighth topic, "Sunday School Literature
| What should it be?'' was taken up and discussed
aud question growing out of it, viz: "What is
/ Novel?b excited quite an animated discussion.
The following was adopted:
ResoIUed, That the Bible, good religious paper
aud genuine religious Sabbath School books, ar
| the only proper Sabbath School literature.
The cordial thanks of the convention were ex
tended TO the citizens of Flat Rock and vicinity fO
/ their kindness and courtesy.
A vote of thanks was rendered Prof. Leslie TO
| his instructions in music.
After singing the doxology the convention ad
Tuesday in May, 1874.
NJ. De WITT LONG, Secretary