The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1880-09-16
Sabbath School Convention.

Exercises opened with music by the Jack
son Cornet Band, after which the audi
ence sang Coronation, led by Prof. j. W
Hank, accompaniment by Ida Crumit
PRAYER by Rev. E. w. Lloyd. Address o.
Welcome by the President of the Day
Rev. J. P. Ewing. This was an address
full of instruction as well as cheering
words of welcome and encouragement
Singing by the Antioch S. s., piece
There's light over there" Address by
III. A. Hunter, an able address, containing
good points. Singing by Wesley Chapel
S. S. class, piece, "GoOd news" Address
by Prof. R. r. Bane, full of interest and
good sense. Singing by Jackson M. +. 5.
S., piece, "Sing it out with shout" This
closed the exercises for the forenoon.
During the intermission old acquaint-
ances were renewed, new friends found,
and general good time had.
At IL o'clock the Band notified the
vast audience that the exercises for the
afternoon were commenced. Singing by
Pleasant Hill S. S, piece, "There will be
light by and by Address by Prof. J. j.
Allison. He devoted the most of his
time in developing the thought that the
Sunday School cause is one that needs
work-that it needs those who will do all
of duty. The speaker was eloquent and
his remarks profitable. Singing by Ham
ilton S. S. piece, Sailing DER life's sea-
Singing by Centre Point S. S., piece, Hold
the light up higher" Address by Rev.
II. A. Ketchum, of Portsmouth, o. The
theme-"Has God spoken to mani" was
ably discussed Proofs were brought for
ward clearly showing that God has given
to man a revelation. The speaker showed
that he was master of his subject, and the
attention given him evidenced the fact
that the seed was sown in good ground,
and will bring forth fruit.
Singing by Zoar S. S., piece, "Only wait
ing" Address by Rev. A. w. Long. The
speaker devoted his time specially to the
children, who were highly entertained.
His remarks were appropriate and prac
tica!.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of the Jack
SON County S. S. Association he hereby
rendered to the Editors and publishers of
our county papers, for their kindness in
advertising free of charge, this meeting,
and printing such work as has been nee
essary; to the Jackson Silver .Cornet
Band for the kindness with which it has
furnished music for this meeting. and as
sisted in forming and leading the great
procession this morning; to the various
Speakers who to-day have so eloquently
and elegantly entertained a vast audience
under inclemencies of weather, and to the
audience for their presence and respect
full attention.
Singing by Mount Vernon s. S., piece.
Lights along the shore Singing by An
tioch S. S., piece, There's light over
there" Singing by Buckeye S. s. Sing
ing of Doxology by audience.
Benediction by Rev. III. A. Ketchum, !
and the Eleventh Annual Celebration
was over In all respects it had been
success. Although the weather was un-
favorable, the people came from near and
far. The attendance has been estimated !
at from $500 to 5000. The singing and
speaking were both of a high order.
The following schools contributed the
amounts: Wellston NJ. E. Soc,
Jackson M. E. So, Antioch $1.26, Centre
Point 81, Mount Vernon So, Horeb S31O,
Salem 9Oc., Jackson Presbyterian So,
Pleasant Hill Soc, Buckeye 81, Mount
Zion $1.65, Jackson Baptist 25c., Oakland
81, Jackson Christian So, Miscellaneous
collection S1O.93. Total S32.4S.
The expenses not having been paid yet,
cannot be given at this time. With what
was already in the Treasury there will
no doubt be enough to defray all expen-
ses. C. A. ATKINSON, Sec'y.
THE Presbytery of Portsmouth will
meet in the Presbyterian Church, Jack
son, Ohio, Tuesday evening, Sept. %, at
73O o'clock. The exercises will bepublic,
and all are invited to attend Come at
any hour, and stay as long as you like.
1t is expected that the Pastoral Installa-
ton will occur Thursday evening.
Wednesday will be devoted to the Sab
bath School Institute, to which special
is solicited
PROGRAMME.
$50 to a. m.-Devotional exercises.
0 to 10 a. m.-Theme, Home co-opera-
ton with the Sabbath-school." Opened
by Rev. E. p. Pratt, D. d.
10 to IL a. m.-"Mistakes in Teaching"
Opened by Rev. J. r. Collier.
IL to y m.-"The Teachers Incentives"
Opened by Rev. L. L, Hughes.
to 3 p. Inflow can the young be
fortified best against the infidelity of the
age?" Opened by DR.. e. w. Weyer.
to p. m.-"Do the songs of the Sab
properly educate the scholar
for the songs of the sanctuary?" Opened
by w. B. Campbell.
to p. m.-"The use of our own eX-
cellent Sabbath-school helps" Opened
by Rev. w. S. Thompson.
EVENING.
/. 'The scholars contribution to the
Rev. Walter Mitchell.
2 Training the Sabbath-school in Mis-
sionary work" Rev. J. &. Cockins.
8. Five reasons why child should be-
come christian" Rev. III. y. Ketchum.
4. Opening Of Question Drawer-An-
swers limited to two minutes.
To all these exercises the people are all
cordially invited. r J. r. COLLIER.
Large Stock of Clocks at
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