The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1876-06-03

There was . number Of other spifitet
speeches The unanimous opinion Va
that Christisas should b snpitysea i
possible; but better have good Mofa
tsacAsn than none q Ill.
Next topic, "Music in he eaKdaJ
School," opened BY Rev. q n. Irwin
Oas essential element in music Il d
have full volume Of voice. Another
difficulty Is that the singers are too fro
quently out of place. Another Necessary
element is to sing with the understand
ing. Dr.. Scott thought that truth can
frequently b moro forcibly impressed
BY song than by ordinary oral teaching
Everybody should sing - we'll a. pray.
Dr.. Chastain thought there was too
much dependence placed upon the lead.
or. Mira E. A. Templin thought the
leaders were at fault in changing the
music too often. Rev. D. II. Snowden
thought that music should be taught in
the school and church. d. G. Adams
thought that the rudiments of music
should be taught In the day schools.
Rev. N. Turner thought that the Sun.
day School music Lacks wor,hip and do
votion. Convention then Joined In ding
ing "The Bright Forever" Discussion
resumed with life. The Convention then
Joined in singing several pieces.
The discussion on the topic, "How to
reach those who do not attend the Sun
day School," wss opened BY Judge Peter
Bell. He thought that visiting among
the parents and children would be bless
Cd with good results in reaching the
masses. Rev. Mr.. Turner spoke strongly
in favor of missionary work in school.
DR.. Chastain thought the church men,
ship should all be in the school. Rev.
Clark suggested that the parents can be
reached through the children. Rev.
Muth suggested that church members
should spend some portion Of the week
in interesting persons in the Sunday
School work. J. NJ. Dickerson wanted
who will put themselves
On An equal with the children and man
fest . special interest in them. This
will encourage their attendance.
By vote Of the Convention the chair
was instructed to designate some one to
answer each question. Question drawer
was then opened, which occasioned in
Eeresting discussion. Session closed with
music, and benediction by father Brown.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
On motion of D. H. Snowden, Con-
Vention voted to abstain from the use of
Ill titles of Office and honor in address.
Reports of schools not represented
were heard.
Reports of townships on township con.
were heard.
Vice Presidents were then elected in
heir respective townships: lola town.
hip. w. D. Chastain; Geneva township,
?. NJ. Mcclure; Deer Greek township,
John Dickerson; Usage township, A. A.
Allen; Marmaton township, J. F. Har-
Elsmore township, H. Cocks
Cottage Grove township, J. c. Clark
township, J. NJ. Berry; Elm
ownship, J. P. Delaplain; Salem town.
hip, ]. F. Young.
The following gentlemen were elected
delegates to the State Sunday School
Primates,-S. NJ. Irwin,
Y. 8. Hendricks, and d. H. Snowden.
Alternates,-P. r. Mcclure. D. G. Ad-
ms, and ]. 81. Crosman. 81. K. Muth
ras elected delegate for the county At
arge.
Discussion upon the topic, SHOULD
ny Encouragement be given to Dancing,
1orse Fairs, ETC., by Christians and
|unday School Workenf was opened
" J. F. Garrison, followed by c. P. Ives
nd Others. Discussions were animated.
dancing was decidedly condemned as
recreation for Christians. The
Expression of the Convention on horse
airs was forcibly set forth in the follow
ng resolution:
Resolved, That tho Allen County Sun.
ay School Convention expresses its en-
Ire disapprobation of horse fairs, which
} horse racing.
Next topic was then opened by NJ.
brown, elbow cultivate the Missionary
pirit in our Sunday Schoolsr' Bring
he children to the altar and consecrate
hem to the cause. Teach them the
abit of giving in childhood. 8. G.
lark denounced the common system Of
sing the contributions of the school for
Is own support 1t does not encourage
missionary spirit.
Geneva was the place selected for the
ext annual meeting Of the Convention,
vhich will be held in the latter part of
lay.
Committee on programme is IS follows
d. H. Snowden, J. W. Wrisley, and 8.
!. Clark.
Question drawer was then opened, and
number of questions Of interest were
answered.
On motion Convention adjourned un-
il Il o'clock.