The Wellington enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 1867-188?, 1880-05-20

,f trust and honor and entering as a
arge factor into the futars history of
his great country. ~
This society II doing larger work in
this direoelon than any other similar
agency, and has the confidence and
support Of good and generous men in
all denominations. DIR. Powell is a
pleasing, forcible speaker, and we pre-
dict for him q brilliant and useful fu-
ture.
The report OF the committee on the
revision Of the rules, was read by Rev.
VIM. Kincaid, snd he proposed some
changes, which should make the rules
conform to the present practice of the
church.
Judge Parrish Of Sandusky, who evil
IDENTIFY can see nothing but danger in
every departure from the old land
marks, made q lengthy speech in oppo-
sition to the report holding to the old
original plan Of Congregational Church
goverpmen', Notwithstanding which
the repOrt was aoCpteu.
In the afternoon session the report Of
the committee on temperance was read
by Rev. Hill of Ravenna, who at the
close presented series of resolutions
passed by the woman's National Tenn
perance Union with q request from
them that they be passed by this body.
The resolutions asked for the right of
suffrage for women and committed all
voting for them to the support of all the
principles and methods of the ''Temper-
ance Union"
These were opposed by DIR. wolcott,
who stated that this was the first in
stancs within his knowledge Of an orga-
nization sending q set of resolutions,
ready-made, to another body and asking
It to adopt them verbatim. While in
favor of temperance and the use of
every legitimate means to advance its
interest, he was unwilling to commit
himself unquali6edly to all the princi-
Piles and methods of a society engaged
even in so good a work as this.
Rev. Frank Russell was also opposed
70 adopting the resolutions. The Wo'
mans Temperance Union was engaged
I'm very worthy cause, and many OF
their methods were wise and some of
them very otherwise. After various
efforts to amend by substituting other
resolutions the whole matter was re-
committed to the committee, where II
now sleeps.
Rev. Mr.. Hills made very good pre-
sentation of the subject. but his deliv-
cry reminded us of an old style Metho'
dist exhorter more than anything We
have heard in twenty years. 1t Is {
pity that he has not one friend wht
dares tell him to quit his sing-sons
tone and can't, and to talk naturally like
an intelligent and educated man as he
Is.
The next topic, "Some Features o
Effective Church Work" (" was discussed
by Rev. Frank Russell, in a very clear
thoughtful, practical manner and wa
regarded by many as the choicest ad
dress delivered before the Conference
We should be glad to give space for i
entire, II we could obtain copy. As i
is we can only give the heads Of his dis
course.
Under the division "Objects o
Church Effort.'
1st. The conversion of sinners.
ID. The edidcation Of the member
ship Of the church.
81. The promotion of all the variet
interests Of society.
Among the efficlences of church work
1st. The pastor.
I'd. Tho deacons and church officers
Sd. The private members.
Under the head of the "Inefficiences'
were mentioned:
1st. The pastor.
I'd. The deacons.
Sd. The private member Is no
taught and drilled to magnify his offic
as a worker for the church. This brie
outline will call to the minds Of thos
present many Of the excellent point
made by the speaker. but can give n
suggestion to others of the character Q
the address. His style is a model @
pulpit speaking, both in thought an
manner.
A short recess and afterward the oh
servance Of the Lords supper close
the afternoon session.
At the evening session resolutions G
. thanks were rendered the C. c. C. &
! r. r. Co., and to the people Of Welline
ton for hospitable treatment. C. N
Nichols and Rev. James Brand were az
, pointed delegates to represent Ohio |
, the International Sunday School gath
ering at London, England, in Jun,
/ The remainder Of the evening was gIy
en- to the presentation Of the Sunda
, school work among the Congregation,
: schools Of Ohio. which on account Of Il
: excellence, we give entire at the clos
of this article.
, A few short speeches followed ON IL
same subject, after which Rev. NJ
DAILY took the platform and made
: short speech, humorous In style, cor
, gratulatory to the entertained and el
. tertainers, putting all in happy moo'
and assuring our guests that the poop
of Wellington will always cheris
: pleasant memories Of this Conference.
REPORT ON SABBATH SCHOOLS.
| n ~
o It seems to be the sole duty Of your Sa
bath School Committee to make full reno
annually of what he has not done. Hen
|. the report will necessarily be somewhat Ion
Last year but 20 schools were reported
the Sunday School Committee Of this Co
e ference. This year large number have r
ported, l2O 10 all, with an aggregate of 10. A
members. Last year QS79) 1890 perso
t were enrolled In the Congregational Schoo
| - .~I To- h. 90 30 H.