Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-03-23
Sunday School Meeting.

THE second session of the Fourth Dis
trict S. S. Union met at Liberty Center, O.
March II, 1882, at o'clock p. m.
The exercises were opened by engaging
in season of devotion led by Rev J. l..
Rushbridge, after which an ESSAY was
read by y. P. Burlington, of Defiance, Pres
| ident of the S. S. Union of this district.
His theme was "The Bible and it's Teach
ings," which was skillfully handled. Af-
ter spending about thirty minutes in dis
ccssing the various points presented in
the essay, the meeting adjourned.
Morning session, March Is, 9 O'Clock,
The house was called to order by the chair
sr1d led in devotion by Rev. J. Clark.
Next in order was an address OF welcome
by Rev. A. E. Baichly, of Liberty. This
was followed by a response by Rev. c. N,
Pond, of Berea. Mrs. M. G. Townsend
read an essay on the "Utillty of Teaching
Temperance in the Sundv Schools This
production gave evidence of deep thought
and mature arrangement. There not be-
ing very large attendance during the
day it was ordered that this ESSAY be read
again in the evening. After some dis
cussion on miscellaneous business the
convention adjourned for dinner.
Second day p. m. session 2o'clock, The
session opened with short Bible reading
conducted by Rev. G. N. Pond; answering
the question: "Why do 1 love to serve
God?" Rev. j. L. Russbridge gave iect-
ure on the Mission work of the Sunday
School. The discussion of this topic oc-
eupied the balance OF the afternoon.
Evening session o'clock. The opening service
contested of praise meeting conducted by Mrs
M G. Townsend. This WAS followed by an address
by Rev G. n Pond on the General management of
the Sunday School,"
Third day morning session O'Clock After deyo- |
donal service Rev G. s. May read an able
on the qualifications necessary to successful S. s.
lively discussion followed after which Mrs. III C. |
Couch, held the audience spell while she |
pictured mothers influence After short dise2ss-
ION notioe was gwen that dsnner would be waiting
ment. by the way, the people of Liberty have won
derfa faculty OF loading their tables with the exauis
ite dainies which seem to precisely meet the wants
Of keen appetite.
Afternoon session O'CLOCK After de yotion an
essay was read by Rev. L. F. Ames on the Bible doc
Erine OF faith After discussing the leading thought
presented, some time was spent in miscellaneous
and the first TUESDAY in October, as the time for
holding the neKt meeting. On MOTION it was ordered
hat each s. s. in the district be requested to make
'ne constitution for the 5. s. Union at the earliest
opportunity.
The following resolution passed unanimously:
Resotoed, That we heartily concur in the action of
he House Of Representatives on the amendment to
he Stubbs Bill, known as the Smith Bill. and we
arnesty petition our Senators to use their infu-
nee in favor of its Immediate passage.
Evening session, O'Clock. The opening exer-
ises consisted of Bible reading conducted by.'Un-
lie Dam" This was profitable and entertaining. Rev.
|. N. Pond then delivered the closing address and
ne convention adjourned. All the exercises were
lterspersed with soul cheering music. And those ,
no attended found it to be amply rewarded for the
nall sacrifice made. A.