The Elk County advocate. [volume] (Ridgway, Pa.) 1868-1883, 1879-07-31
Bennett,s Branch 5. s.. Association.

Benefits Branch ). 3. Association.
TENTH sEMI-ANNUAL SESSION HELD
AT BENEzETTE, ELK CO., PA, ON
JULY Is AND 10, 1879.
The prominent feature of the first
session was children's meeting in
charge of Rev. Crittenden, the well
known and efficient Sunday school
worker.
The. topic, Responsibilities of the
parent to the Sabbath school," was
opened by Rev. A. B. Hooven, fol-
lowed by Mr.. l.. Bird and Bros.
Greenly and Norcross
An attentive audience filled the
school house at the evening session.
An address of welcome was delivered
by Rev. w. II. Norcross, followed by
response by Mr.. A. ii. Resemblance.
A very interesting and practical lee
ture was delivered by Rev. w. NJ.
Burchfield on the subject, "Qualifica-
tions of the Sunday school teacher"
A question box exercise called forth
some animated discussions.
One of the most interesting features
of the Saturday morning session, was
u Bible reading on the subject of Char
ity, or Christian Love, conducted by
Rev. A. Il. Hooven.
Another interesting feature was an
address 10y Mr.. Frank Leilig on the
topic, possibilities of the Future"
The speaker made a daring attack on
some of the present features of the
Sunday school system.
Reports were received from the va
rious schools, indicating that the work
in the Bennett's Branch valley is pro-
crossing.
An interesting feature of the after
noon session was a praise service con-
ducted by Mr.. G. w. Weaver.
Considerable good natured excite
ment prevailed during the dection of
officers. Mr.. l.. Bird was elected
PRESIDENT; Mr.. j. NJ, English, vice
presidents Miss Lillian Robacler,
secretary /; Mrs. David Winslow, treas
urer.
A motion to hold q Sunday school
jubilee in the Weedyille grove, Aug. Q,
was carried amid great enthusiasm.
Thanks are doe to Mr.. G. w.
Weaver for ably conducting the sing
ing, and to Misses Lillian Robacicr
and Nellie Bird for cheerfully presid-
ing at the organ. Great credit is due
to the president, Mr.. J. IL Hooker,
for the prompt and spirited manner in
which he dispatched the business of
the convention.
The kind people Of Benez,tte we'll
sustained their reputation ior free
hearted, unbounded hospitality.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
ReSoiced First. That thanllsarc due
to Rev. Norcross and Mr.. +. Lanig for
efficient services a. committee on en-
tertainment, and to the people oi Ben
excite and vicinity for their cordial and
generous welcome and care.
Second. That the thanks of thb con-
vention are rendered to Mr.. and Mrs.
Mason for the music furnished by
them at the different sessions.
Ihird. That we cXhort the officers
aud teachers of all the schools to con
tinue faithful in the work, and we
urge all, as far as possible, to keep
the schools open during the winter, if
only bible class.
Fourth. That we feel grateful to all
our brethren in the ministry who so
kindly assisted in the meetings, and
we suggest that they preach especially
on sunday school work, at least once
or twice year.
Fgh. That this association request
Rev. r. Crittenden to send to each
school in our district sample Of his
printed preparation for the vacant
sundays OF the year 1880.
The Eleventh scmi-annual session
will be held at Miller's Bend, near
Driftwood on the third Frioay and
Saturday of January, 1880.
Table and pocket cutlery at 40
Main street.