The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1878-07-10

The Sdnday-schools of the Hooversville
charge held their second convention, ac-
cording to previous announcement, in The
sugar grove on the farm of John Weigle,
Esq, July 4.
The first Convention, held last fall al
the same place, was such a decided sue.
cess that many of the friends present eX,
pressed the fear that the interest mani
tested was too lively, and the enthusiasm
created was due mainly 10 the novelty Of
the enterprise; bat in this their predict ion
they were sadly disappointed, because the
success OF an association OF this kind does
not depend on its novelty, nor upon the
place of lis meeting, but wholly upon the
genuine interest OF the workers of the
charge.
The fact is, that the meeting last fall,
and that OF the Somerset County Confer
ence OF the Lutheran Church held at
Stoystown q few weeks ago has had such
q powerful influence as to prepare our
schools for more effective work, to come
better prepared to ask and answer ques-
tons aud to adopt some of the many sug-
gestIons offered at such a meeting of
S~unday-school workers.
The meeting opened at Q O'Clock by a
song from the choir, followed with prayer
by Jacob Dull, after which the choir iur-
nished another song. The Declaration of
Independence was then read by A. E. Mil
Ter. The Lambert, Graeff and Shade dee
gates appeared and were met by a commit
tee who escorted them TO the grounds
and assigned places for their conyeyances.
The meeting was called TO order By Rev.
J. l.. Miller, pastor of the charge, after
which the Convention was organized by.
calling John W. Hammer to the chair
E. NJ. Lambert was chosen Secretary. At
ter the organization was effected, the choir
furnished another song, when Rev. J.. l..
Miller took the stand and delivered an
Grafton iull OF sublime thoughts and inter
est-the subject being "0ur Independence
ana its Enlightening Influence. The
Grafton was followed by a song. The
question-What relation should the Mem
bers of the Church sustain to the Sabbath
School-was opened by Mr.. Trent in a
neat little speech, clearly showing the pO-
sition Of church members and their duties.
The Miller family furnished the meeting
with an excellent piece OF music. The
family is an extraordinary one, as they
have a peculiar talent for music. One lit
tie boy, not four years Of age, can singany
piece OF music in Bliss and Sankey's mus
ic book, called Gospel Hymns" After
the discussion of queries, in which a mum
Der of the brethren took part, the benedic-
ton was pronounced, and the Convention
adjourned 10 meet at 3 O'Clock. but was
prevented by a heavy rain setting in.
The people of HoOversville have again
added fresh laurels TO themselves by their
generous hospitality. They have gained
golden opinions from those who will Tor
ever hold them in grateful remembrance
for their acts of kindness and their socia-
bility. And should We local ever have the
pleasure OF meeting any of these people of
H~ooversville;he will be happily entertained
by either of the Weigle families, Samuel
Swank. Ross Griffith and a score of others.
a Convention will be held about the
middle of September, and in all probabili-
ty Lambertsyille will be selected for the
next meet ing.
SECRETARY.