Wilmington daily commercial., 1875-10-20

lessons IN use, with proht, and many OF them
reported large number OF conversions.
EVENING SESSION.
The convention re assembled at half past
seven o'clock. Rev. p. D. Blackstone, of Somer.
get county, Md, conducted the religious ex-
ercses
The chairman introduced Rev T. j. Cooper, of
Philadelphia, who delivered very interesting
address upon the object Of the convention. He
stated that it was tho result OF the combined
effort Of the Sunday Schools, of Philadelphia,
which had called local convention on the 10Th
of May last and determined then TO make a call
for national convention, feeling assured that
they would be Justified by the church and by the
sunday schools.
''Should we teach our Children Correspon-
dences 2" led to a lively discussion, Parker 7.
Smith taking the initiative. His address showed
deep Bible searching, and threw new light upon
the manner Of studying the scriptures, which
Rev. j. +. Thomas denominated the Swedenbor-
gian system. There seemed to be a misappre-
henson of the true meaning of the term and a
desire to know more about it, MIR. Smith said
it meant teaching the spirit and not the letter Of
Bible, and to teach IL by analogy and cnrrespon
ding parallel passages.
''Should the Ten Commandments be Taught
each Sabbath iu SCHOOL," was briefly but ener-
getIcally advocated i'll the affirmative by L. J..
COppin, strongly supported by anumber OF 9TH
er speakers, and a motion that they should be
taught (but not every Sabbath) was adopted
The opening of the question drawer brought
forth many inquiries OF general practical inter
est.
'Should unconverted persons be employed as
teachers in our Sunday Schools was answered
in the negative by d. b. Anderson.
"Would 1t not be advisable to organize col
ored Evangelical Association Z" Answered affirm
atively by Wesley j. Parker.
'Ought all teachers III Sunday Schools to be
on friendly terms with olher2' answered affirma-
lively by Il. B. Waters.
" Should Sunday Schools in country districts
be closed during the winter months 2 Answered
condltionally by Mr. James.
g Are those excursions made on the Sabbath
day by chartering steamboats, and railroad cars,
bringing crowds together, and causing the open
ing of stores and hotels on Sunday, known as
quarterly and bush meetings advantages to Sun
day schools and acceptable to God" Answered
condltionally aud rather evasively by Rev. j. +.
| Thomas for whom the question seemed TO be in
| tended.
" Should ministers take deeper interest in
| Sabbath Schools than they have done hereto
| FORE Answered affirmatively by Mrs. Esther
| NJ. Bond.
What method should we adopt to get our
| scholars interested as the Catholics seem to be
Answered, by Parker T. Smith, by advising
that the same plan pursued by the Catholics be
\ adopted
what can be done to s.cure better atten-
dance at our Sunday Schools? 7" Mrs. Jenkins an
| swered and advised more sacrificing spirit OIL
the part of teachers, and Sunday School workers.
:" is it right for irreligious person to be em-
ployed teachers in our Sunday school,
| Answered conditonally by Rev. Alfred d. Price
| - Should teachers not visit their scholarsT
| Yer by Rev. W. Peterson.
| "Is it right for Sunday School toachers to ust
| tobacco and intoxicating liquors Y Answered
| negatively by Abraham Murray.
The Convention then adjourned until Wednes
| day m orning at 10 O'Clock.