San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1879-04-12

with view to organisation Of such!
The report was received and action
thereon postponed till next days.
The discussion Of the End question
was continued by Rev. J s. Gillett,
Elder j j Williamson, w G Lille,
DR.. j H Combs and Rev. o + Rogers.
3rd. question-Whst is the most
effeotual way to induce regular atten'
dance at Sunday Schools p
The discussion was led by j L Pyle,
and continued BY D A Young, w.
G. Lille, Elder JJ Williamson and
3 Fisher. oai .rs ds.@
The ,Comwitles on arrangement Of
proceedings for Sunday reported. Re-
port received, adopted and 10 acor-
danes. therewith the different Sunday
schools Of San Marcos were invited to
assemble ga. NJ. next morning in
the Methodist Church. After singing
and prayer adjourned till 3 p. NJ. Sun
day, March 3th. n.s aoh s' ''1' 4"
"a M Sunday March 30th. The
Sunday Schools Of San Marcos had
assembled in dmassmeeting, and J, the
arsat numbers Representatives from
lhe different Christian denominations
Of Hays County by the enthusiasm
prevailing gave evidence Of deeply
felt interest in the work. The exer-
discs were opened by singing. and
prayer. Elder j. j.. Williamson. 40
cording to the. programme of the resp.
Committee j l. Pyle addressed the meet
ing elaboratly on the subject: "The
New Jerusalem I'LL rs, yvt
Rev. u A Roach by indispositiop
was prevented from responding to the
duty assigned him, and by special re-
quest Prot. r. D. Rouusavali address.
ed the boys particularly with bsauti-
tul. illustration Of the subject Cling
to the Rock" from narrative.
After singing Rev. OF Rbgers then
delivered very appropriate sermon
to the children on the subject taken
from David's psalm, Il flee to thee to
hide me-" IA NJ Service opened
by singing and prayer.
According to appointment during
the last session ElderJl j Williamson
preached the regular, Sunday School
sermon, which, diligently prepared
and in a practica BILE lecturing style was
fiue and we'll received effort Of the
Elders oratory, repleie with good ad-
vice to parents as we'll as Others en-
qaged in the Sunday school work.
A collection taken for Sunday sch ool
purposes resulted in the receipt of$16.
l85. 1T
The service closed with singing
prayer and benediction.
3P NJ The freident in chair. Sing.
ing and prayer.
A motion offered to grant speakers,
who are appointed to lead-in the dis
cussion Of questions moro than
ten minutes time, as designed by the
constitution was lost,
The Convention proceeded to the
4th question:
Best system of Sunday School Les.
sens2
The discussion was opened by Elder
|J j Williamson. and continued by
Rey. j s Gillett, DA Young, A Com
ert and other delegates. whereby with
great warmth the frequently overlook.
ed instruction of infant classes was
advocated and recommended as duty
OF Sunday schools. a.
The Committee on selection Of ques-
tions submitted tor discussion Of the
next meeting the following:
1st Questionable origin and origi-
nal design Of the Sunday school as
compared with its present workings?-
Capt j e. Storey, Rev j s Gillett.
End Question-1s it scriptural to call
Sunday schools, Sabbath schools?-
Elder j j Williamson, D A Young.
Bird Questionable rela tions Of Sun
day schools to families?-Rev o I
Rogers, DR. j H Combs.
4th Question-Thebe best plan to raise
contributions for, missionary purposes
in the Sunday schools2-S Fisher, W
X Kennedy. XII.
9th Questionable best method OF
instructing. young children?-E A
Vaughan. John Y Stephenson.
Questions adopted. .-'
DR. j Ii Combs, as treasurer, report
ed the following receipts:
Collected at last session. ........$6 40
From NJ Il Church s s. San
IL plarcOs..."........... D Oh
Science Hall s Scbool............ 3 50
Collected at close of to days
sermon......"........ ..........lo %
Total cash on band.........S23 so
Report received and approyed.