The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1882-08-16

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( RELIGIOUS MErr!Ss.-The Disciples Of
Christ held convention IN Somerset AGs.
f7-Ie. which was largely attended by repre-
/ sentatiyee from nearly all parts Of the State.
The meeting was preceded by three very
able aisooIrses delivered by T. D. Butler, of
I Allegheny City. he proved himself 10 be q
speaker precise in his conception Of irath.
I sccurafe in expression, and lofty In his tone
Of spirituality.
Monday evening Elder !. r s;reatc r, Of
fine patriarchal appearance and with voice
sgd strength unimpaircd, delivered histor-
zeal discourse. ceiling the attention OF the
audience TO many things 70 be remembered,
so.:e 70 be considered, snd Gihess 20 b. re-
solved for. some Of his descriptions Of old
time conversions were very vivid; but he
unconsciou-ly illustrated the difference be-
tween what preaching was fly years ago
and that Of to-day.
Tuesday was devoted to the general sub
ject Of religious culture. Among the many
different phases OF thar subject that were
vigorously canvassea, moral reform in the
duties Of citizenship was clearly set forth,
iilustrsted and enforced. It seemed to be
the assnyiotion OF al those who took part in
the discussion s:.>, slle Christian man is the
best qualified Tor citizenship and that the
country ha> a right to look 70 the church 70
create moral sentiment that shalt check.
IL not destroy, many Of the dangers that
nov threaten our people.
4 conference on the best use of the Bible
in the family was led by l. B. Hyatt Of
Connellsyille This exercise was followed
By thorough investigation Of prayer az
Christian Institution, it, nature. objects, iiln-
ilatioas. etc. IN the evening DR.. l. 4 Thay
er. Of Newcastle delivered sermon on
Christian culture, which. for elegant diction,
fgrcib!e illustration, sound philosophy, and
close conformity 10 the holy scriptures, will
be remembered by ils people Of Somerset
for q long tin,e.
Wednesday was given 80 the sdhie..t q
Missions. home and foreign. Geo. p. Slade,
Of Braddocks. opened the days work with a
carefully prepared paper on the Importance
Of Stite organization, emphasizing thepro-
pretty Of organizing according 10 geograph-
iaal limits IS the scriptures represent the
urim..ive church IN the afternoon 5. W.
Brown. of Washington, read strong paper
on foreign missions The women also held
a meeting IN connection with work they
have on hands The Jay Wa closed with a
posfs.!.,l sermon by 4. =. Chamberlain, OF
Philadelphia.
Thursday was deyot.d 81 -sLaAy .Aool
work. There was the usual run Of Gisc,s-
sion on organization. qualifications of su-
pe-intendenis and teachers, Bible helps, best
methods and plans, relation Of Sunday
-ehools TO temperance, -se. In the evening
". / HAYDEN summed Up The whole sun
day school zprk. snd iadicaied it, possibili
;ies hereafter. Eidss fsnses'on, Who has .
kindergarten school al BrSaia,e.. staylG
till Sunday following and preached two die
courses thsi were highly appreciated BY large
audiences.
Tie following Officers Sere elec;ed for
next year President. john Nirkpstriek. of
Allegheny. recording secretary. &. A. Kiee-
berger. Of J0hnfown; Treasures. II. T.
Schcll. o: Somerset, corresponding secre-
iary. A. b. Chamberlain. OF Philadelphia
The convention wa very successful in all
n uis..esioos y.,r enthusiasm was grea;
from the very be.inning. i iIassriisl feel
ing better than ever existed before, and still
capable Of improvement, has been brought
about recently between the different oongre-
CATIONS in town, and on this occasion wa
manifested hy Methodist friends presenting
10 tine church q beautiful cr0ss made of
aoVers, for which the convention voted
resolution of iLanks. !, Is believed by the
Disciples that tie convention did great gocd.
and farther, that as the people become bsl-
ie. acquainted gith the grand plea they
have 70 present. Il viii not aniy account Tor
their remarkably rapid increase il 80 short
time. but that Il VIII commend itself 10 the
dispassioaaie Judgment Of intelligent people
everywhere. n.