The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1881-11-26
Sunday school Convention.

The Sunday School Convention met in
Uniontown on Saturday last, and was called
to order by the State Superintendent of Sun
day Schools, William A. Baker, of Baltimore.
The convention organized by calling Alfred
Zolhckoffer to act as temporary chairman, and
G. H. Mock as secretary. The chairman i'm
mediately appointed a committee to select
regular officers for the convention, who re-
ported that Rev. d. B. Floyd act as president,
l.. H. Reisler e-president, G. Fl. Mock
secretary, J. H. Kolb assistant secretary and
A. Zolhckoffer treasurer. Rev. C. H. Little
ton delivered an address of welcome to the
visiting brethren, bidding all hearty welcome
to the community, to the churches, to the
hearts and the hospitality of the citizens 'of
I-niontown, which was replied to by g. II.
Mock. after which the convention proceeded
to the business of the day. The choir, CON
sisting of ID. A. c. Webster leader; William
Slaughenhaupt. organiSt; sopranos, Misses
Sallie Weaver A. l.. Segafoose, Sallie II.
Sponsler. Eva B. Devilbiss, Eva f. Gilbert,
Ella Smith, Susie c. Brown, Rena Cover,
Halle Stouffer, Jennie Devilbiss, Sallie HOf-
man and Clay Mehring; altos, Misses Cehe
Littleton, Ella Mehring and Mrs. o. NJ. Hite-
shue tenors, Messrs. H. I. Routson and ].
W. Culbertson bass, William K. LollickOtfer,
o. NJ. Hiteshue, NJ. .. Angel, Charles B. Hol-
music, which appeared to be one Of the great
and appreciable features of the occasion. The
first topic for the morning rs the Sunday
School producing the largest spiritual results Of
which it is capable, was opened by Rev. ID. b.
Floyd in a very edifying and instructive ad-
dress, followed by William A. Baker, State
Superintendent, and others upon the same
subject.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The afternoon exercises were of a devotional
character. consisting of devotional exercises,
after which Mr. +. L. Morling, of Baltimore,
gave us a very able address on How can we
best bring the church membership to cooper
ate in the Sunday School work !? followed by
DIR. A. NJ. Jelly, of New Windsor, who made
a few remarks on the question in his usual
felicitous and impressive manner, after which
the topic How can we. as Sunday School
teachers. labor most efficiently to secure the
conversion of our scholars was opened by FL
der Peter Lookingbill, in address which
showed MS that the best way was to teach them
in the first place to know themselves, and not
only that alone but TO compare or understand
their duty to themselves and to God, also their
duty to each other as human beings, George
II. Brown and A. NJ. Zimmerman following
EVENING SESSION.
The evening exercises consisted of sacred
song service, from 4 10 $ clock, the choir
exhibiting their proficiency in the delightful
anthems, solos and sacred songs, which was
greatly appreciated BIZ the large audience.
After which William A. Baker, Of Baltimore,
gave Us many valuable suggestions on the 4th
topic, How can Sunday School teaching be
made a success Then came verbal reports
of Sunday Schools BY delegates. consuming
the balance Of the evening.
On sabbath morning. after q general prayer
meeting from until 10 O'Clock. DIR. 4. NJ
Jelly, Of New Windsor. in an able manner
preached a sermon from Rev. yxii and 18th
verse.
The leading feature Of the afternoon was a
children meeting, composed Of the scholars
Of the different Sunday schools in the town
and vicinity. Il was very gratifying to hear
them uniting their voices with the choir in
singing the beautiful soEes Of Zion, and the
pleasant little speeches made BY William A.
Baker Prof Woodruff and others which we're
listened 20 with great attention hy al. The
little folks appeared to be drinking IN every
word with the utmost caEerusss The even
ing session consisted Of devotional exercises
promise. praise and teachers experience
meeting-Busii the time came, bur too soon, to
grasp the hand ia bidding farewell
Happy we're the hours spent IN the two DAYS.
when. as one remarked. sects had thrown dowu
their denomina,iDnal lines and lived IN unity.
A to the hospitality of thr citizens. wear cor.
respondent can personally testify. having par.
taken thereof. II has become pruyerhial; and
il anv one visits rs az Any time they vii hnd
that the ladies 81 our placc understand very
well h1w TO tempt the appetite eveH II the
most fastid1ous. As for yOur humble CORES
pendent. he i constrained % exelaim uith
Macaulcy, IN bis account Of the stoaing II Ap.
Pics Ciandias Ut Rome May God ssHd
nsontown one such other sight, and send me
thers 90 see