Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1879-07-30
II. Il. UNION $. S. ASSOCIATION.


An abstract Of the teuth SEMI annual session Of
the Bennett's Branch Sunday School Association
was hsid at Denezotte, Elk county, Pa, July 18th
and 18th, 1879.
The prominent feature Of the frst session was
ehildren's meeting, In charge Of hev. II. Critten-
den, the weIl-known and efficient Sunday School
worker. the topic, Responsibilities Of the
Parent to the Sabbath School," was opened BY
Rev. A. b. Hooven, followed by Mr.. l.. Bird and
Rev.'s Greenly and Noreross
An attentive audience filled the school house at
the evening session. An address Of welcome was
delivered by Rev. W. H. Norcross, followed by q
response by Mr.. A. II. Rosenkrans. A very In
teresting and practical lecture was delivered by
Rev. W. NJ. Bnrehheld, on the subject "Qualih-
cations Of the Sabbath School Teacher" The
question box exercise called forth some animated
discussion.
One Of the most interesting features Of the Sat
urday session was Bible reading on the sublec
Of "Charity, or Christian Love" con lucted by
Rev. A. d. HoOven. Another interesting feature
was an address by Mr.. Frank Lenig, on the
topic possibilities Of the Future" The speaker
made a daring attack on some Of the present
features Of the Sabbath School system. Report,
were received from the various schools indicating
that the work in the BENEFITS Branch valley 1,
progressing. An inte eresting exercise in III,
afternoon was praise service, conducted by Mr.
| q. W. Weaver.
Considerable good natured excitement prevail
ed during the election Of officers. Mr. l.. BIRD
was elected President Mr.. j. M. English Vice
President Miss Lillian Robacker Seer etary, and
Mrs David Winslow Treasurer. A motion e
hold Sabbath School jubilee In tho pine grow,
at weedville, on August 9th. was carried amid
great enthusiasm.
Thanks are due to Mr.. @. W. Weaver for abl,
conducting the singing, and to Miss Lilliar
Robacker and Nellie Bird for cheerfullr presiding
at the organ. Great credit Is due to the Presi.
dent, Mr.. J. ii. Hooker, for the prompt ant
spirited manner In which he dispatched the bus
iness Of the Convention.
The kind people Of Benezette we'll sustained
their reputation for free hearted, unbounded
hospitality. The following resolutions wer,
adopted:
Resolped, That the thanks are due to Rev
Norcross and Mr.. Lenig for efficient services Al
| Committee on entertainment aud to the peopl,
OF Benczette and vicinity for their cordial and
generous welcome and care.
Resoired, That the thanks Of this Convention
are rendered to Mrsand Miss Mason for III,
music furnished By them at the different sessions
Resolved, That we exhort the officers ant
teachers OF all the schools to continue faithful Ia
tho work, and we urge all as far as possible lc
keep schools open during the winter, II only q
/ Bible class.
Resolred, That we feel grateful to all oul
brethren 10 the ministry who so kindly assist ID
the work Of the meetings. and we suggest thai
they preach especially on Sabbath School worl
at least once or twice year.
Resolved, That this Association request Rev
r. Crittenlen to send to each school In our dis
triet sample Of his printed preparations for III,
vacant Sundays Of the year.
The eleventh semi.annual session will be held
at Miller's Bend, near Driftwood, on the third
Friday and Saturday in January, 1880.