Clearfield Republican. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1851-1937, 1881-08-31
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

The fourteenth semi-annual session of the
Bennett's Branch S. s. Association was held
at Hickory school house in Huston township,
ON Friday and Saturday, Aug. 18th and Goth.
John II. Rocker of Winterbun, presided
with ability during all the sessions. Devo-
tional exercises were conducted by Albert A.
Bird, of Penfeld T. c. Hoyt, of Hickory,
made an excellent Address of Welcome, which
was. responded to in felcitous manner by
the President. Allen II. Rosenkrans and
John H. Brown, of Penield, were appointed
reporters of the proceedings. The topic, How
to get People to the Sabbath School, was dis
cussed by J. NJ. English, of Mason HILL A. II.
Rosenkrans and A.A. Bird. The speakers de-
clared that good school and personal work
would secure people.
The topic, "Iow TO keep People in Sabbath
school, was discussed by George IuT, of
Winterburn, followed by A. H. ROsenkrans,
r. c. Hoyt, J. IL. Hooker and J. NJ. English.
The substance of the talk was that parents,
teachers and officers were equally responsible
in the matter.
L. Bird of Penfeld, Carrie Derrof Benezette,
A. II. Rosenkrans, r. C. Hoyt and j. II. KoOk-
er, reported visits made to the different schools
in the district.
NJ Aili tNfAlilk ofN'iblif Nh'i'ANNN
were conducted by A. H. Rosenkmns Amer
icus H. Woodward, ofPenfeld, made fine ad-
dress on the subject, "rhe Bible as Law
Book paying an eloquent tribute to the
Bible as the book above all Others,
The topic, "fIow to Raise Money, was dis
cussed by L. Bird and Geo. Hum Thespeak-
ers said that regular collections in the school
and personal appeals for money outside would
be nearly always successful
A. II. Rosenkmns discussed the topic, "IIow
to Learn the Lesson stating that thorough
and prayerful study was the only true way.
Thesubiect, "IIOw to Teach the Lesson, was
discussed by Thos Hutchinson of Pancoast,
A. A. Bird, J. NJ. English and A. II. Rosen-
krans The speakers said that thorough prep
aration and the method of teaching by asking
questions were most successful.
In highly humorous vet sensible speech,
| Lucien Bird discussed the topic, 'How TO get
more singing Mr.. h. said that oil could sing
some, and hence that all should sing in Sab
bath school and church services.
A. II. Rosenkmns made a few remarks ON
the topic, How to preserve order The
topic, How 10 maintain srhnnl thrnnghont the
year. was discussed by J. NJ English and A.
| H. Rosenknns. The speakers argued that a
determined effort by even one worker would
keep the school in session
A number of questions were referred 10 and
answered by different persons
A large collection and large number Of
members were received.
L. Bird, Committee TO gather statistics, re-
ported @ schools in the District, with mem
bcrship of s3s and an average attendance Of
$50.
At the Saturday morning session, A. II
Woodward conducted devotional exercises
A good address to the children was made
by Albert A. Bird. T. C. Hoyt reviewed tn,
i Hickory Sabbath School in an able manner
"How TO teach the catechism' was discuss
ed by Rev. A. u. McCloskey of Pen6eld
Rev. w. H. Filson, of Beechwoods, and A. II
Rosenkrans. j. II. Rocker, Rev. McCloskey
and A. A. Bird discussed the topic, import
ance of committing scripture to memory.
The important ideas advanced were that
knowledge of the Bible is necessary TO saliva
ton. and that Scriptural passages lodged il
the memory are the best weapons with whicl
to fight the enemy.
A number of new members were received
Resolutions were adopted, thanking the peo
pie of Hickory for their kindness and urginl
upon Sunday School workers the need o
personal work, and the Importance of keepinl
the school in session the entire year.
The President conducted the devotional ex
ercises Of the closing session, Saturday after
noon
The following were elected officers
President, A. II. Rosenkmns.
Vice President, J. NJ. johnson
; Secretary, Carrie DeT.
J Treasurer, Augusta Buoy.
. Amid intense excitement Grant school hous,
Elk county, was selected as the place of mex
meeting, receiving ~ votes to II for Webb'
and for Mil Run. The Treasurer reporie'
: balance on hand Of over $50.
Closing w@d, were spoken by J NJ. I'm
glish, A. H. Roscnkrans and Rev W. u
Filson
Convention ndioured TO meet on the thir
Friday of February. lss2.
The fine success Of the meeting reflect
great credit on those who prepared the pro
gramme, and those who worked In the Con
/ ventiou A. II. r.
J. H. b.