Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1879-05-03

"nnt,vt quarters ana mas not reorra-
hl1ed yot. lie hoped it woalG do so.
Macon Episcopal, no response
Song "Joy to The world"
reports Of Vice Presidents on the
condition of the work in their respec-
tnivc districts was in order. The lst
DIST. being called, Capt. Rice respond.
cd. lie had nothing to report' M
Dist. "'
2nd. Dist. DR.. MLeod reported the
condition of the work in this District
IN ON portions OF this District
mere are quite a number of children
VINO attend no Sunday School. He
mas made some efforts to have schools
lor them, but had made little progress
81 Dist. DR.. Minor reported that
tlicre are seven schools in this Dist
WIN u large number in attendance.
D1l not so large as it should be.
Ihefe are too many children roam
nlg around on Sundays not ATTENDING
any school.
4th Dist. (no response.)
6th District. (No response.)
hVPlV lor ulScusslon-
The propriety of establishing Union
schools IN neighborhoods where other
wise none can be organized.
Rev. MIR. Newell said it was not
ueDatable questionable was certainly
IN favor of the Union Sunday Schools
where no other could be establisbed.--
Mr.. l.. NJ. Adams favored Union Sun
day Schools. Capt. Rice also spoke
IN favor. Judge Foote said that the
question as presented would admit of
no discussion.
Rev. Mr.. Nofsingcr was in favor,
where no church was strong enough,
of the neighborhood carving on
the school.
Mr.. X. 9. Patty offered the following:
Resolved that il is the sense of this
co%nyent,ontha the organization of I'M
UNCONVENTIONAL schools is an impera-
tive duty resting upon christian men
and women, who reside in commnni-
ties where UNCONVENTIONAL schools can
not be established.
Adopted unanimously.
Song; "Dlest be the tie that binds
Bee LECTION by Rev. Mr.. Wharton.
Recess untl Z l-Z p. IN.
EVENING SESSION.
Convention met pursuant to adj
lournment.-Song, "Sweet hour of
prayer"
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Wharton
The committee on Statistics made
the following report.
Mr.. President Yonr committee, to whom
was-relerred the reports from the various 5.
Schools, represented in this Convention, beg
leave to submit the accompanying tabu ar
statement from which it will be seen there
are representatives from 10 schools, number
ing s. officers, As male and 70 female teach
ers, 547 male and $40 female scholars, giving
an increase of 49] and a grand total OF I.159
persons engaged in studying the scriptures,
meeting together rs brethren beloved, on
each returning Sabbath. How grand the
thought On last Sabbath 1859 minds in orr
$. Schools We're contemplating prophecies
OF the evangelical prophet Isaiah, made more
than 100 years before the coming of our Sa-
vior, now looking back over 1900 years and
wondering at the eXactness of his prophe-
cieS.
Your Committee congratulate our Sunday
school people on the increased interest man
itcsting itself in every part of our county on
this great suhie t, which, we think. is MAIN
~ Wv AA~ w INV INV AiitAN III wv hrIltA Iilt |
"Internationa! Lessons" over which many
deyout hearts arc earnestly praying, and in
answer to their prayers. the great Head of
the Church, with the influence of the Holy
Spirit, is working upon the minds and hearts
of the people and we are witnessing every
day the happy results.
Your committee earnestly pray that the
good work may 90 on, until carth's rcmotest
bounds shall be tiled with praise and honor
TO orr blessed Lord,
We urge, in conclusion, that every mem
Der Of this Convention may 90 to his or her
respective field, with renewed energy and
zeal, determined TO do all they can Tor the
promotion of our Masters cause.
Respectfully submitted,
IL. W. FoOTE,
Chairman.
Topic: "Duty ofparents in relation
to Sunday Schools" Discussed by
Mr.. L. NJ. Adams, Capt. II. A. Rice
Rev. MI. Newell, Rev. Mr. Nofsinger,
Rev. Mr. Wharton and Mr.. Jarnagin.
l The speeches on This topic were very
interesting and were listened to with
marked attention by the la &c audi
encc present.
Song "PreciOus Name
Topic: "Desecration ofthc Sabbath"
On motion this topic was made the
speciaI order for tomorrow morning
$50 O'Clock, Song: "Only an armor
bearer" Benediction by Rev. Mr..
Newell. Adjourned.
Thursday, May, LIST. Convention met
$3.50 q. III. Song: clear the Saviour
say."-Nrr. II. G. Patty moved that Col.
il. Power and Rev. Leonard Cooper
be invited to seats oh the floor of this
convention. Carried.
Bible reading. Song, "Safe in the
arms Of Jesus" Report of Secretary
and Treasurer being in order, Mr.. 4. j.
Ross Sec'y reported the amount paid
to him, al $500. That he had paid
the same to the Treasurer and had the
receipt forthe same. Reed and adopt
ed. The Treasurer reported $500.
collected and $l0.7S. paid out. Bal
ancc on hand SIP. Reed and adopt
ed. Committee on nominations re-
ported the following as Officers Of the
Convention for the ensuing year. Re-
port reed adj adopted.
Robert G Patty, President,
j Ii Jamison, Wise President LIST Dist.
Jehu Harlan, " I'd I"
AW simpson, " I'd A"
S S Field, 4th "
r Wootten +" 9th &"
n J Ross, Recording Secretary,
w IL Boyle, statistical Secretary
Mrs NJ Il Holman, Treasurer.
The President, II. l.. Jarnagin then
delivered a valedictory address in
which he congratulated the Convcn-
ton on the success achieved to the
present time. lie then introduced the
new President elect, who, in a few ap-
propriatc words, accepted the position
assigned him and took the Chair.
Song, Crock of Ages"
The following questions were intro
duced and discussed:
What is our duty as christians to