Blount County democrat. [volume] (Maryville, Tenn.) 1879-1883, 1882-09-21
Sabbath School Convention,

The ninth Semi-annual S. S. Conven.
ton met at Kizer's Chapel Sept, 9th
1882.
The Convention was called to order
at 0 80 A. NJ, the house being full TO
overlooking. After the usual devotion
al exercises, the President appointed
ID. B. Keeper, Henry Yates and VIM.
Cry committee on nominations. The
committee made the following report:
For President, T. f. Keeper; Vice
President, F. NJ. Alexander; Secretary,
Samuel Dunlap, Statistical Secretary,
f. L, Endsley; Treasurer, VIM. Jen-
kins.
Discussion 1st. Topic-How to
study the lesson-The lest method of
studying the Bible?" Speakers, Z. L.
Endsley, d. b. Keeper, Samuel Dun
lap, ID. p. Baldwin, of Clover Hill, JOS.
Alexander of LoudOn county, and Il. +.
Keeper. Suggestions: Study the
Bible in the light of the spirit, in the
fear of God and with the hope of build
ing up the RedeemCr's kingdom.
Discussion 2nd. Topic-"How TO
interest the indifferent?" Speakers,
j. V. Grifitts, d. h. Keeper, Frank
Alexander, Henry Yates, b. S. Brown
from Long Hollow, ID. p, Baldwin,
Samuel Dunlap, Jos. Alexander, Miss
Jones and L. L. Keeper. Suggestions
Revival meetings; self-intcrest; $. s.
Conventions, and proper regard for
the Masters example and commission
The Convention then took Il short
recess for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention assembled at :30P.M
Discussion 3rd. Topic-"The Sab.
bath School, its source, and its resourc'
cs. Speakers, +. L. Endsley, Samue
Dunlap, ID. b. Keeper, 5. c. n. Doak
ID. p. Baldwin and Jos. Alexander
Items in the discussion: The origin o.
the Sabbath School and founder. 1t,
sway in Europe and America. IT.
source "may be affirmed of river
moving on with its great cargo of child
rem, ''interspcrsed with gray hairs,
through the church into the Paradise
of God. Its resources, "rrprrsenteC
by the bubbling springs, nourished by
showers from the mighty waters they
fill" are young and tender hearts nour
iShed by the blessings of bcneficen
heaven, gently shOwered down upol
them, while they, anxious hearts, pres
onward and upward toward the foun
tain from whence they are fed.
Discussion 4th. Topic-"Should til,
Superintendent have full charge of tn,
school, or should the school have
voice in important matters?" Speak
ers, S. c. n, Doak, jasper Blanken
bicker, John Grifltts. Is. S. Brown
Frank Alexander, j. V. Gritlitts ant
John Osburn. Arguments: The Su
porintendent should be servant Of all
and not king. Should harmOni2e ant
work in harmony, being subject to tn,
powers that be.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
The Convention voted their mex
meeting to be held at Cloyl's Creek
with the request for a joint session from
Loudon county.
The Convention adjourned to meet a
7 o'clock p. NJ.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention met and opened will
devotional exercises. Discussion 9th
TOpic-"What is the Sabbath Schoo
doing in regard to Temperance? p
Speakers, e. i. Endsley, Samuel Dun
lap, Dr.. j. w. WILKINSON, Jaspe
Blankenbicker, John Orsburn, VIM
Furguson, j. V. Griffitts, Jos. Alex
, ander and I. f. Keeper. Suggestions
The work done left for eternity to tell
Z an appeal to the young men and maid
ems to stand firm against the evil, work
: ing with might in the fear of God.
The Convention then adjourned Il
, meet sine die.
, Il. E. KEEPER, Pres.
SAMUEL DUNLAP, See.