Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1881-05-13

feeling Of unworthiness, which is strong
evidence of devotion to the cause.
DIR. III. Gibson answered the following
| Q.-Hew shall we gather children from the
streets to the Sahbath-school A.-Go after
them and interest them when they come.
@ Are story books suitable for a Sunday
school library? A.-Many of the books OF
fiction are mere trash, and the selection of
books should be most carefully made.
Q.-Ought Christians to attend theaters
| under any circumstances? A.-Yes, when.
ever it can be done in the interest of Gods
glory ; for the Bible says. Whatsoever We
de do all for the glory of God"
Q.-Should Superintendent or teachers
use tobacco. A.-Most emphatically no.
Neither Superintendent nor teacher, Eor any
other man should use tobacco.
The State Secretary, Rev. III. Ell. Rice, re-
ported that III Sunday-schools had sent IN
reports, but they had not as yet been tabu-
lated and their contents could not therefore
be presented. He offered the following reso
luton, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the Secretary be requested to
publish in pamphlet form the proceedings Of this
Convention, with the constitution OF the Associa
tion aud such statistical matter may to him seem
necessary, the same to be published within two
months after the ADJOURNMENT of this Convention,
and that he send copy to each Sabbath-school in
California.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention was called to order at 7S0
P. NJ. for the closing services. The first half
hour was occupied in praise service, led by
Mr.. Hyde. The house was filled again to its
utmost, and the large audience Joined most
heartily in the singing. Mr. and Mrs. Steb-
bins and Messrs. Hyde and Than sang
There's a Green Hill Far Away" Mr..
and Mrs. Stebbins also sang Beyond the
Smiling and the Weeping"
A closing sermon was preached by Rev.
Robert Mackenzie upon the subject of "The
Holy Spirit" The discourse occupied an
hour and quarter, and was very attentively
listened to throughout.
AT the close of the sermon Mrs. Stebbins
sang Eternity" Dr. Gibson offered prayer,
which was followed by duet and quartet,
"We're Gathering Home, One by One,n sang
by Mr.. and Mrs. Stebbins and Mr.. aud Mrs
Than. The audience then joined in singing
its usual closing hymn, ''Best be the Tie
that Binds Our Hearts in Kindred Love-"
after which the benediction was pronounced
by DR.. Briggs, and the Convention closed.
The following delegates were reported since
the opening services, and were not previous
ly given:
Aameda-Mrs J. r. Furris
Brooklyn-F. Rho1er, Mrs. J. II Sumner.
Berkeley-Laura L. Pearce, Mary Woolsey, Geo.
W. Hopkins, Mrs. A. G. Stiles.
Centervie-Lizzie Brier.
Davisville--Sarah NJ. Labarre, Charles e. Green,
Mrs. Charles E. Green, Rev. r. S. Symington.
Galt-Mrs. A. A. Cough.
Elk Grove Rev. A. h Crawford, Martha j. Brad
ford
Lockford-Rev. W. H. Pascoe.
Monument-Mrs Beauchamp.
0akland-Mrs. ~ E. Fountain, Mrs. W. a.
Craig, Mrs. NJ. L. Newcomb, James NJ Ravens, N.
NJ Cutlery, John |. Tay, ]. H. Waggoner, E. A.
Chapman, Geo. T. Hanley, II. l. Lightbody, A. F.
Merriman, c. S. Thomas, D. NJ. Laurence W. c.
White
Petaluma-A. B. Case.
Rosevile-H. l.. Gregory.
Rio Vistar-Mrs. Kate Sorensen, Mrs. John III.
Gardner, Mrs. R C. Carter, Mrs. Mary L. Merritt,
Miss ]. E. Merritt.
San Francisco-Mrs N T. Romaine, Mrs. T. R.
Henshewood, Mrs. w. Fl. Barnes, Henry L. Van
Wrinkle, Mrs. c. P. Kimball, LAURA F. Stone, Edna
p Hughes, B. r. McPher:on, Lizzie A. Eaton, Mrs.
W. j. Smith Mrs. Emma Ransom, NJ. L. McCord,
Hattie E. Woods, Mrs. F. L. Nash, Mrs. c. Easton,
Mrs. E. A. Gray, Mrs. 7. X. Noble, Agnes NJ. Nick
erson, Lucy Brooks. Mrs. F. NJ Gibson, DR.. NJ. NJ.
Gibson, Robert Stewart, Mrs. A. T. Melvin, Mrs.
Wetherbee.
Santa Clara-Mrs NJ. NJ Starr, Mrs Lucy E.
Higgins. eif
San Quentin-Nellie Gilkyson.
Santa Ana-Rev. ID. S. McHenry.
San Rafael-R J. Trumbull.
San Jose-John Reynolds, Daniel E. Bushnell.
Stockholm. X. Stockwell, F. P. Holden, Mrs. J.
McStay, Anna Cahil Carrie Rursch.
Tremont-C. J. Hyde.
Truckee-Rev. Thomas s. URN.
Walnut Creek--Rey. H. R. Avery, Mrs. II. Il.
Avery, A. B. Jamison.