The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-06-15

AiS"Su'Ns. SoiNiA Mo yCSs VI oia
Prairie. On motion, report accepted.
Each name taken up separately, VIM.
Lee was on motion elected President
and DIR. Keith Vice President. Bro,
Mayes wished to withdraw, and on
his motion, Geo. w. Barclay was
elected Secretary and Treasurer. On
motion the vote on President was re-
considered and the name Of Lawrie
Tatum substituted for that Of VIM.
Lee. Bro. Tatum was elected unani-
mously. Ga motion the convention
proceeded to raise money to pay of
the Indebtedness Of the Association
and to carry on the work for this
year (see list of pledges).
The children's meeting was opened
by song, followed by an address by
Mrs. A. T. Wiley, OF Inland. Mrs.
Wiley possesses the art of talking to
children. Her subject was "Types." !"
By taking common things TO illus
trate she presented to the minds Of
the little ones Jesus in all his lovely
simplicity. After singing, listened to
an address by Charles Chapman-an
earnest speaker, whose whole heart
is in the work. He related an ap-
propria.e anecdote and its applica-
ton was timely and pointed. "Home
Sweet Home" was then sung by
Prof. Bum. Mrs. Mary A. Tatum
followed by an address. Subject,
"The Fields" Mrs. Tstum is good
talker and her delight is to interest
the children. Song-"Wlll you meet
me at the Fountain" was sung by
Prof. Bum. Adjournment.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Called to order by the President.
Devotional exercises conducted by
Rev. A. nj. Smith. l.yceum song.
Address upon the evils of intemper-
ance by David w. Wood, of Chicago.
Mr.. Wood is one Of the most thrilling
speakers on the platform. His ad-
dress was replete with sublimity Of
eloqueuce which is seldom excelled.
He forces great thoughts home to
the hearts of the people with telling
effect, and never fails to hold the
closest attention of his audience, from
to close Of his address.
With flowing and polished rhetoric,
a voice of remarkable depth, compass
and richness, an elocution almost
faultless, from careful study and
training, and a peculiarly graceful
manner-Mr. Wood uses all his pow
ers to enforce belief in the redeem
ing power and efficiency of the blood
of Jesus. Song by Prof. Bum.
Benediction and adjournment.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Early morning prayer meeting, led
by Rev. o. d. Bowles, of Inland.
Devotional exercises, conducted by
VIM. Lee. Song, "Pass me not
The report of the committee on
districts was taken up, amended and
adopted as follows:
Mr.. Presidem.-The committee appointed
in favor Of the following plan:
No. to be composed Of Dayton, Fremont,
Pioneer and Linn townships; No. 2, Iowa,
Cover and that part of Cass
west of Cedar river; No. 3, Center, Fairfield,
Red Oak and that part of Cass east of Cedar
No. 5, Pennington, Sugar Creek and Roetes-
ter. We recommend that this convention
appoint at this session Secretary for each
whose duty will be to call district
8. $. convention to be organized as an
auxiliary Of the county association Gin lieu
of the present township organizations. See
Signed on behalf of tha
B. c. BARNES, Chairman.
Bible class, composed of the whole
Subject: Satisfactory
Christian Experience; conducted by
Lawrie Tatum. This was an admira
BILE feature of the convention. Bro.
Tatum's method of teaching was the
best we have ever heard of and was
very entertaining. After singing,
'Hold the Fort" Prof. Free. ad-
dressed the Normal Class. The Prof.
gave many forcible arguments for
thoroughness in teachers training;
the Bible is reservoir from which
perennial waters flow, ana he who
breaches or teaches must know the
truth as a well of living water spring
ing up into everlasting life. Some
Of the Prof.'s illustrations were beau
tiful and eminently worthy OF imita-
tion.
The report of the committee on
was taken up and on mo-
tion, the first resolution was voted
upon by rising vote. The report
was accepted and adopted, as follows:
Resolred, That the thanks of this conven-
Jon are hereby rendered to the friends of
Clarence for their hospitable reception and
Of the convention.
I'd. To the Methodist church for their
house of worship.
Sd. That the thanks of this convention
and all interested in the Sunday School
work in the county, are due to the officers
Df the Association who have SO faithfully
and courteously performed their duties.
B. c. BARNES, Chairman.
On motion, the subject of electing
IN Assistant Secretary was referred
TO the business committee.
The afternoon session began with
devotional exercises, conducted by
Bro. Mayes. Topic-"The Sabbath
School, its places and work in the
church" Opened by Rev. A. G.
Martyn. The speaker said the Sab
bath School should not be a substi-
tute for the home OF the church.
The home was of divine origin; Gods
word should be the theme taught in
the Sabbath School; the Sabbath
School is an important arm Of the
church; it is Bible school, to teach
The child and the youth; q place of
religious worship; place OF song
aud prayer. How often have the
glad tidings Of salvation been waited
to the heart upon the wings of song.
Topic-"The Sabbath School, its
relation to the conversion Of the
world" Opened BY Rev. J. A.
Ward. The speaker said the Sab
bath School had made grand achieve
ments; it was the great missionary
branch of the church; it was sus-
tanned by the church, but in return
sent back the fruits Of the field that
are white to the harvest. Glorious
work! A power that will move the
world. "The Sabbath School-its
work in Destitute Places" Opened