The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1879-07-24
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Our fourth of July celebration and
Sabbath school gathering was some
what Of . failure on account Of the
heavy rain which fell the night OF the
Sd, raising Gypsum creek so that high
it was impossible TO ford it.
But uotwithstanding:All difficulties We
considered there Was quite q gathering,
some on one side of the creek and
some on tho other. Tho two parties
tried to get together by making a terry
boat of wagon box but they found il
wouldn't work well and gave it up.
President Tolls called the congrega-
ton to order and secretary Cochran
being absent, A. w. Lockhsrt was eli.
eted pro tenn. Tho first thing on the
programme was singing by all the
schools, which was excellent. Prayer
by Rev. Tsllman from Hobbs creek CIR
cult. The Eureka class Of little folks
gave much pleasure BY singing 81 think
when read that story of old" conduct
cd by Mrs. J. G. HobsOn. Adjourned
for dinner. After the young, the gay
and the old had toasted upon tho plenty
that had been prepared for the occas-
ion and all made welcome to partake OF
the necessaries of lifc-next in order
was parading through tho beautiful
grove by all who delight in looking at
natures works. At2 o'clock promptly
tho crowd rallied around the stand BY
singing tho Correcting glee, after which
the constitution OF the Christian Union
Sabbath school convention was read by
the secretary and adopted. The little
folks sang "Che golden throne" which
echoed through tho grove with har.
mony. Communications were read by
the Secretary from Revs. W. A. Sim
kins and Wm. Bishop of Salina. who
were invited to be present and speak
On important topics in connection with
,abbath school interests, but previous
engagements prevented their coming
Hope they may be able to address US
It some of our future gatherings. Tho
Ridge school followed. Their
,inging was excellent. Row. Tallman
,ave an excellent address, subject"Sab-
bath schools" The next thing in order
we're the reports If tho various super
ntendents which were we'll executed in
! concise manner.
Judge Noel gave Q short history Of
tho workings of Fiddlersville school,
which showed that the German cle-
ment was taking the lead. Followed
by telling remarks by tho President.
Spring creek school sung "Preclous
Jewels" which was very beautiful. J.
c. Hobson gave quito lengthy address
upon the ways and means of conducting
sabbath schools, which showed that he is
wide awake to the good cause. Rev.
Tolle gave tho closing address which
showed that no stone would DO left I'M
turned to mako our convention sue
cess Thanks arc due to A. W. Lock-
hart who acted IS secretary pro TEN. 4,
for his excellent report of the meeting
and his promptness in turning it over
to the regular secretary.
OF The CHRISTIAN rSIoS s,ss.rH soscoL
CONVENTION.
We, the people Of Saline and Mcpherson counties.
state OF kaasss, in order 10 organize more perfect
Vol ~ inc yehaay senoo, an, ohsf,bY pr
mo's ,ne vshtsre OF Sntii Cnufen, 30 oidaih ana
vsntion.
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Rotary. Treasurer, Marshal; and committee Of az
section 2 II shall the duty OF the president %
preside tn The so.snos Of the president