The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-07-06

partment.
Resolution adopted unanimously.
DR.. Scott by permission, brought
up the question as to some good and
sure way Of keeping up and conduct
ing library in the Sunday School.
Bro. Shepherd, Of Virginia, by re-
quest, spoke 5 minutes on this ques-
ton, followed by singing, "Yield not
to Temptation" 4th question for
discussion, "The faithful Sunday
School Teachers aim and reward
what are they? opened by Rev. W.
G. Shatfer, of Richmond. and follow
ed by Bro. W. A. Baker, of Balti-
more, and Rev. B. Ison. Choir then
sang Home over there" Discus
sion OF the question then continued
by Revs. j. NJ. Davis and O. C. Mil
Ter, and Bro. f. l.. Morling, after
which the latter offered a resolution
as follows, viz:
BrSOlCed, That the aim of the faith
full Sunday School teacher should be
to get into then the spirit of the
Blessed Master, to gain the love of
their scholars, and labor for the con-
version of their precious souls and
that their reward will be the enjoy
ment OF a happy christian life, a
peaceful death and bright crown of
righteousness in the world to come.
Unanimously adopted. Singing,
"Work for the night is coming"
Programme for afternoon was an
nounced. President appointed the
following persons as ushers: Messrs.
John a. Grant, Geo. Mason and Z.
j. Fringer
Adjourned by singing doxology,
and benediction by w. C. Shaffer,
until 2 O'Clock.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
Met at 2 o'clock, and first half hour
occupied by devotional exercises con-
Quoted by Revs. d. II. Friend and
j. M. Davis, after which Convention
called to order by Prest. 0. C. Mil
Ter. Singing, Come We sinners poor
and needy" Roll Of delegates call
ed. Singing, "Whosoever WILL"
Minutes Of morning session read
and approved.
Reports from Bear Creek and
Winding Hill schools read.
9TH question for discussion, "The
Sunday School teachers work and
how to do it," was opened by Bro.
w. A. Baker, of Baltimore, and fol-
lowed by Bro. Shepherd, of Vir-
ginia, and Rev. B. Ison, Jno. Jank-
ey, G. NJ. Miller, David Arnold and
Rev. Oliver G. Miller. Singing by
choir, "The Reapers." 9th question
for discussion, "IIow can we best re-
tain the older scholars in our Sunday
Schools" was opened by Bro, e. OTIS
Hinkley, of Baltimore, and followed
by Bros. Snap, Randall, f. Lee, D.
Arnold and O. G. Miller. Bro. F.
l.. Morling then offered the follow
ing resolution, to-wit:
Res0lred, That the better way to
retain the older scholars in our
to extend to them our heart
felt sympathy, that we should pro-
vide sound and attractive christian
instruction, to teach them innocence
and humility, and to put them to
w0rk-that they may feel that they
have an interest in the Masters
vineyard, a work devolying upon
them as individuals.
ResOlred, That the teachers work
is the most noble and sublime of all
the duties belonging to the working
and should be done with
preparation and earnest
potion for Gods blessing.
On motion they were adopted.
The President then appointed the
following persons to secure benches
for use in church tomorrow Edw.
chairman Arthur Town
shend, Jealous Tower, Eddie Sincell,
JOS jenkins, F. p. Arnold.
Session closed by singing doxology,
and benediction by Prest. Miller.
SATURDAY EVENING.
Convention met at appointed hour
and spent half hour in devotional ex-
ercises conducted by DR., Scott, after
which Prest. Miller called Conven-
ton to order. Minutes of afternoon
session read and approved. Also a
report of number of
Schools, teachers, scholars,
&C., in Garrett county, as per reports
in Secretaries hands, after which 18th
question for discussion, "What
means can be used to induce adults
to come into the Sunday School ?"
was opened by T. j. Peddicord, after
which the following resolution was
read and unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That it is the imperative
duty of every adult member of the
church to employ whatever talent
God may have intrusted with him in
the Sabbath School work, and that it
is highly recommended that those
outside the pale of the church attend
Sunday School as a means of bring
ing them to Jesus.
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