Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-05-25

CART, OF Ware, Mr.. d. a. Thompson and
Rev. Geo. Thompson, of Eastman; Secretary
Courtenay and j. D. Cleaton, of Augusts;
Mr.. Henry Law, Of Augusta; A. F. Todd
and Mr.. B. G. McGusgheY, Of Atlanta,
Joined in the five minutes discussion which
followed, all expressing warm sympathy
and material aid to the cause in the wire
grass region.
At the close of the discussion, at the
suggestion Of a member, the convention
joined in prayer, led by Rev. Mr.. LaPrade,
of Augusta, for the success of the work
in the wiregrass region OF Georgia.
THE CONVENTION INDoRsE THE WORK OF
THE woMAN's TEMPERANCE CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION.
Mr.. Thompson represented the Woman's
Association, and in short speech advocated
the cause OF temperance in Sunday school
work. The address was well received, and
was followed by a resolution, unanimously
adopted, that this convention heartily and
earnestly indorse the work of the Woman s
Christian Temperance Association, and will
heartily cooperate in the same.
"What shall the Harvest Be?n was then
heartily sung.
The next subject Of discussion was the
progress and Prospect of the Sunday
School Work in North Georgia." by the
Rev. Virgil G. Norcross, OF Atlanta. The
Of the progress made in the last decade in
this section of our State, painted glow
ing picture of its future, illus
trating the power Of organizstio and the
success which crowns well directed effort,
frightening the picture by coloring OF
future glOry-the success of that effort.
His speech was listened to with marked at
tention.
The hour of adjournment having arrived,
aftar ciuOiprr f.IIn1H tho Fort - ha
tion was dismissed with the benediction by
Rev. Mr.. La Prade.
The session this morning will open at nine
O'Clock, with praise service Of half an hour
PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
The following is the programme Of ex.
ercises to-dAY-the last Of the convention.
1t will be seen that several interesting and
important matters will be discussed, officers
for the ensuing year elected, the services
closing by a grand mass meeting Of the
Sunday schools of Savannah, which will be
held at the Independent Presbyterian
Church. An important feature OF to-day's
services will be the lecture of Rev. j. l.
Lyons on the "Manners and Customs Of
Bible Lands" at $3.50 this afternoon:
MORNING SESSION.
9-Praise and prayer.
9:30-The Sunday school, broad field In
which all, both young and old, are called to
work. By Hon. John B. Estes, Of Gaines
vile.
1O-subject discussed. Give minute
speeches.
10:30-The best methods Of conducting a
Sunday school, or class. By J. c. Court
ney, of Atlanta.
11-subiect discussed. Five minute
speeches.
11:30-The place OF the Sunday school In
the evangelization Of the world. By Rev.
]. z. L. Holmes, Of Savannah.
12-Subiect discussed.
12:20-Question drawer. Answered by J.
w. Wallace, Of Augusta.
EVENING SESSION.
2:15-Praise Service.
2:30-Manners and Customs of Bible
Land, by Rev. j. l. Lyons, President Florida
State Sunday School Association, Jackson
Vile.
3:00-The power OF organized work. By
j. G. Kimball, of Atlanta.
3:25.-Sublect discussed.
3;45.-"Whst we are working for" by
Governor A. H. Colquitt
4:30 Election of officers. Closing re-
marks by the President and President elect.
NIGHT eEsslON.
Grand Sunday school mass meeting. Short
addresses by distinguished speakers, inter
spersed with singing by the various schools.