Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-21
FIRST EDITION.
National sunday school Convention.

| PROCEEDINGS, YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND EVEN.
ING - sEcRETARYs REPORT = THE QUESTION
box, &c,
At the session of the colored s. s Convention,
yesterday afternoon, the secretary made report
| which exhibits very decided interest in the
| convention all over the county. There are rep
| resentatves in the convention from half of the
States, and they represent thousands of scholars
and teachers. Next year the arrangements for
tile convention will be more complete, and a
grand centennial gathering will be provided for.
The session in the afternoon was taken up in
consideration of the question, "Do Mission
Schools receive from pastors, Sabbath School
workers and the community at large, the sup
port they deserve? number of the delegates
took part in the discussion.
EVENING sEssIoN.
The National Convention reconvened in the
A. U. M. Il. church, French street below Eighth
at ~ O'Clock. The opening devotional exercises
were conducted by Rev. j. w. Parker.
Daniel z. Hamilton called the attention OF the
Convention to the fact that the Levy Court
appropriation for Sunday Schools. was for the
benefit OF colored, HI well as white schools, but
not until the present year bad they received any
OF it. He advised all schools in Delaware to APP
ply for it.
W. @. BaDtum gave some very interesting ex-
ercises in teaching the International Lessons
the delegates being considered rs an audience.
lie denominated Christ as the spiritual vine, the
various graces OF christianity being the fruit.
The Israelites were withered branches, because
they did not abide in Christ. He beautifully
illustrated the process of grating by an incident
from life. The act must be perfect-no chips or
dirt about the scion.
The Convention then sang "Jesus the Water
OF Life Will Give" A vote OF thanks was re-
turned to Mr. Bantum.
The President of the Convention, at this point
warmly recommended the Sunday School Work
eJ hv n
All able ally in Sunday School work and worthy
OF encouragement.
The Finance Committee reported collection
OF $40 towards defraying expenses.
The question box was opened and the follow
ing questions read and answered
From the apparent good that has already been
achieved, would it not be advisable to organize
State Sabbath School Convention TO meet all
nually? Answered in the affirmative by j. #.
Wright.
Does it instl into scholars spirit of punct-
uality when the teachers are present one Sunday
and absent three ? No, emphaticaly, answered
Rev II. M. Turner
What is the best mode of obtaining the aid
OF ministers in the Sunday School cause2 Ask
them to help, said William IL Bryan.
Would it not be advisable for the Convention
to insist that all Superntendents supplicate the
throne Of grace for an outpouring OF the Holy
Spirit on all teachers and Sabbath School
scholars ? Answered affirmatively by Lewis
Denney.
What way Can be devised to cause scholars to
be more punctual at the hour OF opening Sunday
School Rev. j. w. Stevenson answered by
saying be pnnctual yourselves, and reward schol-
ars for attendance.
Why is it that local preachers, ~ a general
thing, do not attend Sabbath School Rev. sol
omon Cooper thought they did not receive pro-
per encouragement
Can superintendent contract bill to be
brought a. aiust school without the concurrence
Il
said it depended on the rules by which the
school WAS governed.
eau minister discharge his duty in station
or mission without giving his attention to Sun
day Schools Abraham Murray answered,
i" No."
What is the best method to gain the affections
Of our scholars and make them love the sunday
Miss Il. b. Crease, recommended low
ing them aud being kind to them meet them
with smile.
How would you instruct scholars in knowl-
edge OF tho redemption purchased through the
blood Of Christ? Rev. W. ]. Parker would teach
it by living godly, Christian lives
Is it advisable that pastors should dispense
with afternoon preaching and devote the time
to Sunday Schools2 Mrs. Sarah L. Anderson
thought they should, for more true knowledge
of the scriptures could be gained in the Sunday
School than by listening to some preachers.
Should local preachers not lead instead of
waiting to be asked? Daniel B Anderson
thought it depended on circumstances, for some
times local preachers needed training before
they could teach.
The Convention then adjourned.