The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-06-15
SUNDAY SCHOOLS.
Proceedings OF the 9Th Annual
Convention OF the Cedar COuM.
~ Sabbath school Association.

convention OF the Cedar COuM
~ sabbath school Association
Convention met pursuant to notice
in the NJ. f. church at Clarence
Tuesday evening, May 3oth, and was
called to order by the President
The grand old hymn, "All hail the
power Of Jesus name," was sung, fol-
lowed by reading the 18th chapter o.
Ecclesiastes, and prayer by Rev. J.
A. Ward, of Mechanicsville.
In his address of welcome, Rev. J.
F. Wilcox on behalf of the friends OF
the Sabbath schools of Clarence, ex-
tended hearty welcome TO the
homes and hearts Of the people to all
who had come TO participate in the
convention. The President, in re-
sponse, said the prospects were
bright, and on behalf of those from q
distance, he was thankful to the
friends Of Clarence for the kind re-
ception received.
Rev. VIM. Lee delivered short
address upon "Our Mission," full Of
those practical points that tell upon
the hearts of the people. He hoped
that this convention would be time
of spiritual refreshing and that it
would be the means of doing lasting
good.
After singing "The Precious Name
the President appointed the following
committees: On Nominations
Charles Chapman, Rev. A. G. Martyr
and Geo. w. Barclay. ENROLMENT
Rev. L. B. Cousins, Rev. J. F.
Wilcox and w. H. Griffin. Business
Rev. F. G. Wolfe, Rev. J. A. Ward
and DR.. Saml. Keith. Resolutions
Rev. B. c. Barnes, Rev. VIM. Lee
and Rev. G. +. Bowers. Song,
"Sweet Rest" Benediction.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Early morning prayer meeting, led
by Rev. c. +. Bowers. Devotional
exercises, conducted by Rev. f. B.
Cousins. Song, "Sweet Hour of
Prayer" Reading 103 Psalm. Hymn,
"Come Thou Fount of Every Bless
ing" Prayer by Rev. J. X. Bloom.
The 1st topic, "The Field" was, in
the absence Of Rev. S. c. Freer,
opened by Lawrie Tatum. He re-
viewed the field, the hard labor to
perform, snd the glorious reward.
Prof. Bum, of Mt. Vernon, having
arrived, took charge of the organ and
led in singing, "Hallelujah, tits Done"
The Secretary then presented his re-
port as follows:
Dear Fsl,op Workes:-Wc herewith pre-
sent to you our 4th annual report. The
Association entered upon its work with
bright prospects, but has ia lied to accom-
plish as much as was desired. The officers
have done all in their power to make the
Association permanent institution, and we
have ample evidence of the growing appre-
citation Of the people in the cause. The fact
that SO large number are now in the field
doing good work in the cause is doing much
to strengthen the faith and increase the in
terest OF the people in this enterprise. There
has been q large falling off in the number of
township conventions, as compared with
former years.
We suggest to the convention that in or
der that our Association may become more
efficient, that the county be divided into
five districts corresponding with the Super
visor districts, and this convention author
iZe the executive committee to call meet
ings in each district as soon as possible In
order to effect a permanent organization.
We believe by doing this that our local con-
ventions will be better attended and that
more good will result. We hope the con-
W q m IN a ffar
The same obstacles that have heretofore
prevented US from obtaining statistics of
our work still remain, and we have almost
despaircd Of getting full and satisfactory
report. We have urged upon township and
school officers the necessity of making full
blanks directly to Superintendents instead
Of expecting them to report through town
ship Secretaries. We consider this plan
. nch the best. We sent out about sixty
aaanks; nineteen of them were filed and
From those returned we gather
he following: No. of officers, 50; No. of
eachers, l3s; No. Of scholars, l7l7. Since
he convention we have received enough re-
,ofts to Rake total aggregate of officers,
eachers and scholars, about 5000. There
las been, SO far as reported, expended for
purposes, S46340; for school
purposes, $500 SO. We have done all in our
power to obtain full report. The condi
ion of the finances of the Association for
he year ending May 3Oth, 1876, is indicated
~ the following:
Balance carried over from last year. S22. .95
Reed from friends s. 8. springdale.:. 400
i" West Branch 800
On pledges of 1874. $50
Total receipts ................... 35.4o
Expenditures for the year ending May
Goth, 1876:
stamps and postal cards $3.50
Letter heads and return envelopes. 4.5o
and postal card notices
fer convention Of 1876 6.. $50
Paid to Rev. r. Swearingen, delegate
to National Sunday School conven-
tion, Baltimore, Md. ................ $500
Total 44.50
We have done the best we could to curtail
expenses as far as possible, and yet carry
n the work contided to our care and man
,yement successfully, and if we have com
aitted any errors or made any unnecessary
u tlays it was an error of the head and not
t the heart. Respectfully submitted,
GEO. w. BARCLAY,
Secretary and Treasurer.
On motion, the report was accept
ID. On motion committee of five
we're appointed to district the county.
The President appointed Rev. b. G.
Barnes, James Pinkham, Thos. Shear
,r, VIM. Lee and John Dorcas, said
Topic-"What will be the Re-
,few?" In his address upon the
u bject, Bro. r. II. Gilmore present
d some very beautiful thoughts.
lis illustrations we're grand and
,eau:tiful. Will We, when We come
Iown to the close of life, be satisfied
With the review? We as laymen
must put forth greater efforts or else
piritu al rust and decay will eat away
il vita Gty. We are hagmen on the
highway of life and if we neglect our
luty life will be lost. What will be
he review? Will it be satisfactory?
let us ot be SO anxious for the
world to appreciate US; let US not
ook for applause, honor, and glory
rom the -orld.
After /. beautiful solo by Prof.
Bum, the report of committee on en-
ollment was received. Topic-"The
Sabbath School; its relation to the
pulpit" Opened by Rev. J. X.
Bloom, who made some very practi-
,al remarks. Announcements were
followed by . song, "None to Fol-
ow." Benediction.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.