The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-06-23

ana enthusiasm In Cne Ouuuay ScnOOl
operations. l would suggest that
more earnest attention be given to
the great Importance of keeping the
Sunday Schools open during the win
ter months, as we'll as the public
schools. This we regard very i'm
portant matter, as the closing of the
schools has been found to be one of
the greatest obstacles in the way of
successful work. The great aim and
object of the Maryland Sunday School
Union is to see that all the children
and youth of the State, are gathered
into this nursery of the church and
trained in the principles of the Cos
pei. and thereby made wise unto sal
walton. 1t gives me pleasure to say
that the Sunday School work in this
State was never in more prosperous
condition, as will be seen from the
annual report of the Union, which
will be presented to the convention
by our active and worthy State Su-
perintendent, Mr.. Win. A. Baker.
We have actively engaged in the
work missionaries who labor i'm the
different counties, organizing and
fostering Sunday Schools, and pene-
trating every nook and corner of the
State. One is colored minister who
labors exclusively among his own
people. and has been eminently sue
cessful.
Humbly praying that Gods bless.
ing may rest upon all your delibera-
tons, / remain
Yours in christian bonds.
G. S. GRIFFITH, President.
Also letter of regret from Mr.. w.
A. WIsong, Treasurer of the Union,
was read.
On motion of Rev. J. w. Corne.
Illus, the secretary was directed to ac-
knowledge receipt of the letters, ex-
pressing the thanks and gratitude of
the Convention and requesting and
urging the attendance of both Messrs.
Griffith and Wisong at the next Con-
vention held IN this county.
Committee consisting of Messrs. c..
M. Miller and Jas. A. Hayden and
Rev. J. B. Shoup, appointed to take
into consideration that portion of Mr..
Griffith's letter having reference to
keeping the Schools open during the
winter.
On motion of Rev. w. A. Baker
all Sunday Schools workers in atten.
dance at the convention are to be adj
united as delegates.
Singing, Grown Him. "after which
discussion of second theme: Com
mon errors in Sunday School teach
ing" was opened by Rev. j. M.
Davis and participated in by Revs.
VIM. Hesse. w. Stoudenmire, j. w.
Cornelius, Mr.. Chas. M. Miller, and
Misses Jennie Smith and Adelaide
Sherman.
Rev. J. w. Cornelius then intro
duced resolution following, which
was adopted:
ReSOlUed, AS the mature conviction
of this Garrett county Sunday School
Convention, after carefully consider
ing the subject, that ~ punctual at
tendance, ~ diligent preparation, ~
grateful and joyful appreciation of
our privilegeto teach, (4l simple illus
trations, (5) practical religious appli-
cation of the truths of the lesson to
the cOnsciences of the scholars, (6) a
patient purpose to hold up Christ al
ways, and ~ personal piety and con-
sistency in our daily lives, are essen
tial qualifications of Sabbath School
workers.
Question box opened and the third
question "How can we cause better
observance of the Sabbath among
?" was discussed and an
swered by Mr.. G. M. Miller in very
interesting, intelligent and excellent
address.
The President appointed Rev. HI.
e. Friend to conduct devotional ex-
ercises at afternoon session.
Adjourned with doxology. and ben
ediction by Rev. j. B. Shoup.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Devotional exercises conducted by
Rev. H. E. Friend engaged in for
fifteen minutes, after which business
of convention was taken up.
Minutes of morning session read
and approved.
Reports from Schools read and ver-
bal reports from delegates received.
Singing, "He will hide Me-"
The discussion of the third theme,
1.-THE relation of Sunday School work
and workers to the Temperance
cause" was opened by Rev. N. l..
Baumgardner who was followed by
Miss Jennie Smith, and Revs. J. B.
Shoup and G.. H. Mock. At conclu-
sion Mr.. A. f. George offered a reso-
luton which was amended, on mo-
ton of Mr.. las. A Havdan 70 rood