Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1873-10-15

o'clock. Tho President in tho chair
Several pieces were sung by The
children and others from the different
schools, after which, reading of scrip
turc and prayer BY Rcv. Geo. Scholl
OF Altoona. M
Rev. II. Crittendcn conducted q
CONCERT Scripture Lesson by tho Lick
Run Bible School. Subject, "Thc Bi
BILE Grinding Mill" ~After which Rev
J. b. Shaver delivered a highly inter.
csting address TO the children, speak
ing Of tho necessity of making the
study of the scriptures, and acquiring
a knowledge Of tho Heavenly Father
pleasant and attractive to tho little
folks. All present, from the young
est to the aged, wero deeply interest
cd in his address.
Ilo was succeeded BY tho singing Of
II familiar piece, in which all partoi,
patcd. This was followed by q Re.
view Lesson, "Parable Of the Sowcr,
conducted by Rev. r. Critlendcn, af
ter which the singing Of hymn
suited to tho lesson, was engaged in
by all. 8f tait a.G IG 81. i
Rev. Geo. Scholl, Of Altoona, was
then introduced, and delivered an nd.
dress on the subject, "Sowing the
Seed" All were intensely Interested d
with this address the Secretary with
the rest, so that he failed to give any
u.cnurt of tk, I,.;i', nf b;a ,...,o ,,l,s l.,
the minutes. Tho exercises were en-.
livcned with numerous pieces Of mus.
ic BY the NJ. Il. School, joined in by
others present Report of Business
Committee. Prayer by Rov. IL. S.
Butler Doxology. Bencdiction by
Rev. Geo Scholl.
FRIDAY EVENING SESSION.
Association convened in tho Pres
byterian church at "a o'clock. The
President in the chair. ,..
After devotional exercises part of
the minutes Of the previous session
were read.
First subject, "Work Talk" by Rev.
II. Crittenden. Ho used map show
ing the number, denomination, in
crease, &c, Of Sabbath Schools in tho
county. Rev. George Seholl, Rev. NJ.
l.. Canoe and Others followed with
interesting "Work Talks" after which
u collection was taken up to deIray
the current expenses of the Associa-
tion. Rev. Geo. Scholl then delivered
an emincntly entertaining and iorcible
lecture of some length on "Home
Training" On motion the speaker
was requested TO furnish copy of his
address for publication, and a unani-
nous rising vote Of thanks was given
him for his excellent lecture.
The following resolutions were
adopted, the last of which was offered
by delegate from a country school;
Resolred, That we recognize the Importance
and beneficial results Of the work of the American
Sunday School Union, and as Rev. X. Crittenden,
the soe!eIy's missionary for Central Pennsylvania,
Is faithfully laboring with u', wc cordially com.
mend him to the confidence and cooperation of
all christian people and friends Of the Sunday
School cause In this county.
Resolced, That n. officers Of tho Cleardeld Co.
sabbath School Association, and delegates attend
ing tho convention, acknowledging the great in
iucnce Of the press, we express our thankful obli
gations to the several newspapers in Clcarhold
county for frequently and freely publishing mat
ters of interest conecrniug the woik Of our asso-
citation.
Resoieed, That 10 delegates attending this con
yeniion, We tender our grateful thauln to the
families in Clearield for the generous hospitality
they have extended TO US during our stay with
them, and further, that we express our thanks to
the pastors and christian people in clcar6eld who
have kindly granted US the use Of their places OF
worship for the sessions Of this convention.
On motion the Secretary was in.
structed to furnish an abstract of the
minutes of this Convention for pubi-
cation in tho several papers Of the
county.
Association adjourned with prayer
by Rev. r. Cfiitendon. Doxology.
Benediction by Rev. A. ID. Yocum.
J. X. BoTToRr,
Secretary