Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-10-24
Sunday =. hool Convention.

An association formed by the Sunday school.
of Pittston, Whitefeld and Chelsea, met in con.
venion at Pittston Town House, on Thursday
Oct. 18th, at 10 o'clock. Vice President Alden
Lewis of Wbitefeld in the chair. j. NJ Carpen.
ter of pts'on was chosen Secretary pro ten.
Notwithstanding by the choir composed OF
teachers and scholars. Prayer by Rev. Z. H.
Boynton of East Pittston. Singing by the choir
4 committee of five appointed by the chair to
select list of officers, who reported the following
pames and they were unanimously elected Pres
ident Alden Lewis, Whtefeld; Vice President,
J. NJ. Carpenter, Pittston; Secretary, Horato
Lewis, Pitsto Treasurer, David White, Pitts
ton; Executive Committee, VIM. Ftner, Pitts
ton, S. W. Dunton, Whitefeld, w. I. Searls,
Chelsea.
The Superintendent of the West Whitefeld
school, Mr.. McKinscy, reported ) teachers, 81
scholars, 200 volumes in library. All Protestant
families in the vicinity are represented in the
school,
Beech Hill school, Pittston, by Mr.. Elkns, re-
ported teachers, 40 scholars two Bible classes
40 volumes in library. All generally interested
and attentive to their duties.
North rit,ston, by Horatio Lewis. There was
little interest manifested at the time the school
commenced in the spring, but the interest and
attention has very much iDcre ssed, and now have
4 teachers, IS scholars. 200 volumes in library ard
take up penny collection every Sunday. L Ike
East PittstoD, reported by Rev. F.. II. Boynton
Six teachers, los scholars. 200 volumes in library
Take 80 Sunday School papers. Started with this
number, but the interest seemed to wane, and al
ID is time is not what we should be glad to see.
Recommends teachers meetings as great bene-
fit. Don't believe in closing the school when the
first frost comes-there ought to be interest suffi.
cient to stand a good rousing snow storm.
No reports from West Pittston, Chelsea and
Shutdown schools.
Rev +. III. Boynton made short address TO
the convention. urging the great need OF energy
and faitbfulDess in all our duties.
Adjourned for dinner
From twelve to one was occupied by doing JUS
tice to the luncheon baskets and social interviews.
The afternoon was occupied by a recitation by
Mr. Bailey, exercises by the West Whiteheld
school, North Pittston and Smlthtown schools.
The chairman made some general remarks on the
subject, and especially as designed for children.
Ia fact all children when in the Sunday school,
however old they may be. Did not believe 10 long
prayers without definite Objects but did believe in
order and quiet. Capt Ghdden was introduced
and read short address on the subject of keeping
the Sabbath in proper manner, which was well
received. Remarks in relation to Sunday schools
and the bes. methods Of conducting them. were
made by +. ii. Boynton, j. NJ Carpenter, Mr..
Morrow and Mr.. Mckinsley.
All persons present appeared to take good de-
gree of interest in the work of the convention
and departed with the expression of the hope that
the present executive committee would call the
meeting next year earlier in the and that q
larger number would be there to enjoy the bene.
fits.
After singing and the benediction. the conevn-
tion adjourned. j. NJ. c., SECY Pro TEN.
BEECH HILL, PITrsToN, Oct. Is, 1877.