The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1883-09-07

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oy tho people within the bounds Of the
Township. Goudeysville-J r Jeffcries re-
ported seven schools in successful operation
aud about 400 Scholars and Teachers en-
gagged.
Brother r Jefferies also rep orted that
agovcrnmcnt dittillcry had been established
IN Goudeysville Township since last report,
whose bancful Influences were being seen
aud felt throughout the entire Township.
as well as in other sections, to the detrimeut
OF the Sunday school cause and the cause of
Christ, aud the Superintendent asked tho
Convention t" join in trying to couuteract
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Draytonyille-Wm Jefferies reported all
the churches had prosperous schools.
Delegates to State Sunday School Con-
vention were called on for reports.
On motion, it was resolved that the Con-
vention adjourn at 124 o'clock p NJ, for re-
refreshments, aud meet at II o'clock NJ.
aud adjourn at 4 o'clock p NJ.
On motion, a committee, consisting of
Revs. G Clifford, A A Jamca, A w
Walker and Bro G c Sartor, was appointed
to make abstract report from the Sunday
School letters. The hour for recess having
arrived the C ,mmittee of arrangements made
announcements assigning the Delegates their
homes during the Session of the convention
After singing the long metre Dox ology, and
prayer by Rev: a A James, the convention
rece1ed from business to the time above
mentioned.
EVENING SESSION.
Tho convention reassembled at IL o'clock
NJ; The choir sang "In Manger," and
Bro. Clifford prayed
Bro. S Stokes offered the following
Resolutions on the death of our former
President, Col w j I Glenn, which were
adopted, after some feeling and appropriate
remarks from Rev A A James. by an
unanimous rising vote:
Whereas, the All-wise Ruler has seen
fit to remove from our midse, our Brother,
friend and former President, Col WI Il
Glenn, therefore,
BE it Resoioed, That, o2 tho death of Col.
Glenn this Association has lost valuable
and useful member, and the church true
aud consistent christian.
he it ResolUed further, that the sympathies
of this convention are truly rendered to the
bercaved widow il her sad d fliction, and It az
q copy Of these Resolutions be forwarded to
the faulty of the deceased and thoy be
published in the Union Times.
ResolOed, That page in our Minute Book
be given, in memoriam, with the following
inscription:
"in memory of W j T. Glenn, ruling
Elder Of Fair Forest Presbyterian Church
and an active officer and worker in the
Union County Sunday School convention.
Died July 2, 1888, while President of
said Convention.
The convention called for reports from
the Sunday Schools. Bro ] P Pritchard was
requested to assist the Secretary in reading
the reports, after which verbal reports were
made by various brethren, and remarks Of
unusual interest were elected.
The choir then sang "Jesus loves the Chill.
dren," which was joined in by the Sunday
School children, aud made deep impression
on the convention.
The Question what has been
done and what ought to be done," was taken
up, and Bro. j r Jefferies requested Bro.
A Hires, the President, to open the discus.
sion, who proceeded, and was followed by
Rev. j e Carlisle. TIE choir sung, 81
want to be Worker" and BroJ + Carlisle
pronounced the benediction.
NIGHT.
At 8 o'clock, large congregation assem-.
bled. Services began By singing" Come thou
Fount Of every blessing" Rev A A James
read part of the 20.h chapter Matthew, and
after prayer preached the annual couven-
tion Sermon from Gen., 9th chap, 18th
verse-"Working, in the vineyard:
After prayer by Rev. B Wilson, the
congregation sang the long metre doxolgy
and the convention adjourned to 81 o'clock
A. NJ, next day.
SECOND DAY.
MORNING SESSION.
The Convention met pursuant to adjourn.
ment the President in the chair. The
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