The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1873-07-29

The next feature in the programme
was an ILLUSTRATED Bible Lesson" by El.
der j. B. Marshall, who, by means of the
blackboard, gave neat analysis Of the
leading thoughts and central ideas of an
other of the International Series of Les
sons, founded on one of the scenes in the
life of Christ, and which was listened to
with much attention by the audience
The Convention was brought to close
in the evening by one Of the most enter
tanning children's meetings it was ever
our fortune to attend.
The various schools in the town having
been specially invited to attend, at an
early hour the children, with their pa.
rents, had assembled, and after the usual
Introductory services, II. NJ. Hickok was
appointed to conduct the meeting, and
for over an hour the children were enter
tanned with short addresses and object
lessons by L. W. Jones, A. Ellis, W. G.
Mann, j. D. Olmsted, r. c. Graves, j. B
Marshall, DR.. Kemp and others, inter
spersed with splendid music by the ia
venile classes of Beallsville, with Mis-,
Hill presiding at the organ.
The usual resolution of thanks to the
good people Of this place for their hos.
pitality in the shape of accommodation
to visiting strangers, s,and in their unhoun-
ded supplying of the "wants of the inner
man," in the shape of ham. chickens and
other necessaries, was passed, and the
Convention adjourned to meet at Fair.
view Church, (Jackson's Ridge,) neal
Woodsfield, on Thursday, August Ia, a
l O'Clock P. NJ. C.E.
written for The Spirit of Democracy
From Sunsbury Township.
BEALLsvILLE, MONROE Co., OHIol
July 19, 1878. {
ED. SPIRIT l write to inform you
readers of passing events of Beallsvill'
and vicinity. The village itself is quie
as usual, and yet business is lively ani
prosperous generally.
The recent showers of rain have light
ened up the countenances of the farming
community, and given bright prospects
and more eDlivening hopes for our future
plenty, as the growing crops seem to be
starting up with renewed growth.
There is to be noticed some improve
ments in our town. the shape of repair
ing houses and "tearing down and build
ing greater" &c, which makes a goot
appearance to the passing 5eholder.
Among the more interesting event.
that have transpired lately, is the Sab
bath School Convention held by th,
Christian Church of this District The
Convention commenced its session.
Wednesday last at 2 p. NJ. and closed las
evening with general rally by our chill
dren, large and small, to the overhowin!
of the Christian Church house.
l noticed some excellent Sabbatl
School workers present Among then
were Elder j. B. Marshall, Dr. Kemp an,
Albert Ellis,of Barnesville; r. c. Graves
editor of the Industrial Advertiser, o
Cambridge; Mr.. H NJ. Hickok, of Steu
benville, Ohio; Elder j D. Olmsted, o
this place, and L. W. Jones, of Demos
Belmont County; besides many other
from different parts of the District; ais
Rev. Geo. Mcdonald of the Presbyterian
denomination and Rev. VIM. Gamble Q
the NJ. E. Church, Of this place, wer
present and participated in the exercise
of the Convention.
There had been previously arranged a
excellent programme, which was carrie
out with good effect and marked abilit
by all engaged in the work. There wa
quite general turn out by our own cit
zens. and a very interesting and proftabl
meeting it certainly was. Itis hoped, AN
even is most confidently expected, tbs
the Sabbath School cause in this vicinit
has received an impetus that will show i
self in greatly advancing the children
cause among us. and, through the Chi
dren, reach even to the Churches.
The musical department was consider
ed by all present to be success: muc
credit is due the Misses Dora Hill and il
sephine Thornberry four organists fc
the occasion, Jas well also to other Miss'
and Mrs Of our vicinity and the Di
trict.
l have attended many such Convel
tions in this and other communities, but
must say to the credit Of citizens, worl
ers and all concerned that have decide
in favor of this one as being the best OF
within my memory.
| Iwould say to all workers in the Sa
bath School, everywhere, work on; it's
noble work. DoUD.