The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-09-02

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present to the scholars the claims of
christianity upon them, and induce
them to become christians ?" An
swered by Rev. G. w. Mock.
The answering Of other questions
postponed until evening session.
On motion of Rev. J. M. Davis it
was ordered that each Sunday School
in the county hereafter shall be rep
sesented in convention by the Pastor,
Superintendent and one delegate
only.
On motion Deer Park was selected
as the place of holding the Conven-
ton next year.
The committee appointed to pre-
pare constitution for the permanent
organization of the Garrett county
Sunday School Union made report,
and on motion constitution reported
by them was read and adopted.
Announcements for Sunday read,
after which adjourned with benedic,
ton by Rev. G. w. Mock.
Saturday evening-meeting began
at 7! O'Clock, and song service en-
gagged in for half hour, at conclusion
of which the convention was called
tn order by the President and led in
prayer by Rev. VIM. Stoudenmire.
Fifth TOPIC: AT what age should
children be employed as teachers in
the Sabbath School ." Discussed by
Rev. Kitterman.
Remaining questions in question
box was taken up.
18th question: How can we i'm
press the Sunday School teacher with
the responsibility Of his position ?"
Answered by Rev. VIM. Stouden-
mire.
Sth question "HOw can Sunday
Schools be made to produce the spir-
itual results Of which they are ca
pable ?" Answered by Rev. j. NJ.
Davis.
9th questi n: GLOW can we get
disinterested young men interested
in the study Of the lesson ?" An
swered by Rev. w. A. Baker.
10th question: "ShouId the pastor
of the church take part in the Sunday
School ? if so, what part ?" Answer
ed ty Reys. G. B. Dudwig and J. NJ.
Davis.
18th question: "What is the rela-
ton between the superintendent and
the teachers ?" Answered by Bro
Parett.
10Th question; "Should the super
intendent control the music? 2" An
swered by Bros. Geo. E. Bishoff, G.
B. Ludwig, w. A. Baker, John
Smarter and ]. j. Young,
On molten G. S. Hamill, William
Stoudenmire, JnO. Close, G. M. Miller
and DR., B. T. Keller, were appointed
on the standing committee of ar
engagements for the ensuing year.
Rev. G.. w. Mock offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were unan-
imOsly adopted:
Inasmuch as we, the officers, dele
gates and Others in attendance upon
the sessions of this convention, have
been most kindly, Hospitality and
abundantly entertained by the citi-
Zens of Accident and vicinity, who
have in various ways contributed to
the pleasures of their guests and the
success of the convention, therefore
be it.
ResolUed, That we hereby extend
to them public expression of our
gratitude.
ReSOlUed, That similar expression
Of thanks be rendered to the officers
of the convention, who so ably and
faithfully fulfilled their responsible
duties also to the members of the
choir who have charmed and edited
Us with both their vocal and instru.
mental music; also to our brethren
of the Lutheran and Duker churches
! for the use of their church edifices fol
! the sessions of the convention also
to the brethren from the city of Bal
| timOre, who aided III with their wise
and fraternal counsel.
These thanks are given heartily
yet sadly when we think of the hOul
of parting so near at hand !; yet they
are given with the hope that if WI
meet not again here, we shall NEE
in the beautiful hereafter, where We
shall enjoy sweet and eternal fulIow
ship with each other. and with Hin
for whose glory this convention ha
assembled.
Summary ofSunday School report
read.
Minutes of afternoon and eYenins
sessions read and approved.
Adjourned after singing dOxolog,
with benediction by Rev. Kitterman
Sunday morning - The bunker
protfered the use of their church 70
the Sunday services but the weathe
was so unfayOrable in the morning
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