Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-05-24


Greek. May go. 1888.
The convention convened and opened B,
singing and prayer. Judge Lewis stated
the object Of the meeting, and Mr.. o. B
Driskin was elected chairman, and G. F
Casteel, secretary.
A full house proved the fact that the PEG
pie of Lyons Greek are slive to the Sunday
school work.
The first topic on the programme, "Th'
Sunday school work-Its aim, and how bes
accomplished, was opened by MIR. Lewis
he gave some very forcible remarks, stating
that it made better men and women-bettel
husbands and wives, better patriots ani
better citizens.
Mr.. Newman then made some pointed
remarks
For want OF time the third topic was
taken up. In what way can We best use
our influence in correcting vice among the
people, and corruption in the administra-
ton of our county, State and national gov
ernments. Discussion opened by A 8.
Chanaberry. His remarks were to the
point, stating that we could correct vice and
corruption by being energetic and pushing
forward our Sunday school work, and by
putting good men in of6ce-lnen qualified
for their business.
Mr.. Newman says we should endeavor to
train our children in the right way, 60 to
Sunday school ourselves and set them q
good example, take them along. We want
them to be better than we have been In
everything.
Mr.. Ault made some very appro pirate re-
marks upon the same subject.
Prof. J. G. Wilson says We should strive
to use our influence upon all who do not at
tend Sunday-school, and, If possible, to in
duce them to attend. Mr.. Gift made some
very good remarks, saying that he could
not talk much, but he could stand up for
the cause.
On motion, this same topic was contin-
ued for discussion after noon. Adjourned
for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention was called to order by
Mr. Isaac Sherrod, as Mr.. Driskiu was ab-
sent
On motion, the discussion was suspended
for short time to enroll the names of del
egates and schools represented, which re-
suited in the following: Caledonia,
Chas. Dunford; Pleasant Hill, Isaac
Sherrod, G.. w. Newman, A.
NJ. Ault, Andrew Witt, J. L. Beal;
Lyons Greek, Henry Cliff, Thos. Reeder;
Cedar Ridge, A. s. Chanaberry. Judge
Lewis, after very pleasing introduction,
re-opened the discussion with some very
pointed remarks, showing that every one
could use his influence in casting his vote to
s,, Gfo{a o,,a
national government. Mr.. McCambel made
some very appropriate remarks. Mr.. Casteel
made some pointed remarks, stating that
the question was rather delicate be-
cause it would necessarily involve the dis
cussion of politics and religion, but we
should meet the issue squarely in the face.
Mr.. John Law, an old veteran of 80 years,
made some pointed remarks on the
5th topic-How can we most effectually
bring the pupils of the school to Christ?
His idea is to take the children by the hand
and say, let US go to Sunday school, and
not say ego children" Go with them
take them back home and try to impress
the lessons learned, upon their minds.
The following resolutions were offered:
Resolved, 7 hat we return our thanks to
the people of this community for their at
tendance on the convention, and their hos
pitality to all.
Resolved, That our thanks and compi-
ments are due and are rendered to the
young ladies and gentlemen who have dis
coursed to us sweet music and songs, under
the leadership of the accomplished Prof. J.
G. Wilson
Resolved, That we all renew our efforts
in the Sunday school work and the cause of
the Master.