Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1884-09-02
For the SPECTATOR.
EOr ble SPECTAIOk.
Southern Conference and Sunday SchOOf
Convention of Evangelical Lutheran
SYNOD of irginia.

ldent; kew. j. M. ShrecKhlse, oecieiaiy No''
J. III. Barb Treasurer.
Members present were: Kevs. j. ii. Baro' Y.
Beard, 7. W. Dosh, D. D., G. A. Lee, S. A. Re-
pass, D. D., ]. NJ. Scheckhise, G. e. Shuey, V.
R. Stickley, and Prof J. M. Willis. Lay dele
gates: Messrs. John Hale, J. A. Houff. D. Lam
dis, ]. J. Masincup, G. W. Shuey. N G. Watts.
Rev. A. L. Grouse of Tennessee Synod, and
Rev. D. P. Crick enberger, of Southwestern
Virginia Synod, being present. were invited to
seats as advisory members, and added much
interest to Conference by the part they took IN
it's diseu ssions. At II A. NJ. Or. Repass
preached an excellent sermon on sowing and
Reaping." The question. what is the Scrip
tural teaching on the doctrine of assurance?"
was opened by Rev. ]. NJ Shreckhise the
speaker appointed for This purp use. and then
fully discussed by several members of Confer
ence This discussion occupied the entire af-
terDoon, ana IS enjoyed by the large audi
ence in attendance.
On Thursday morning, after appropriate de-
votional exercises, the sunday school conven-
tion. in connection with the Conference. con-
vened, and was organized by appointing the
officers of Conference officers the conven-
ton.
In addition to the clerical members men
toned above. the following delegates from
Sunday schools we're en- oiled mer.be OF
Conference: Messrs. G. 2. Alphin, e. q. Berry,
D. Dull, j. F. Clemmer J. Hale. J. j. Harner,
James Jordan, A. " Nipple, j. Buffer NJ G.
Watts. and Elias Dull.
Rev. Crickenberger riveted the attention of
Sunday school children in speech Of half
hours length, containing many incidents, and
with magnet tacks, and large rusty spike,
Illustrate the powers of the Gospel in attract
ing little children 10 christ This method Of
presenting truth was Interesting though the
speaker did not claim originality for it,
Rev. V. II. stickley spoke on the subject OF
Sunday school music. ard was followed by
others on same subject
After which the Children ard ali others were
marched to table in The grove on which was
placed ar abundance OF good things provided
by the kind people Of the community.
At2 p Nj tEc fu3low Ing questions were pre-
septed and dlscusssei: ''iIow can punctual at
Tendance be secured in Sunday schools?' and
The value AID nccd OF thoroughly trained
and consecrattd teachers" The consideration
of these questions consumed tie greater part
of the afternoon i number OF resolutions
were passed Tx sGbstai.oe OF which we will
give in few words: l. AS resolved tina: all
Lutheran Sunday schools be invited to connect
themselves with this body; that representa-
ton lie one delegate for every twenty five
scholars; that each school pay one dollar at
each meeting ofconventlon ; that theotficers be
an executive committee to prepare pro-
gramme and appoint speakers and provide
blanks for Superintendent of sunday schools,
to be filled out with the statistics of same; that
the catechisms, Sunday school papers, and les
son leaves of the church be earnestly recon-
mended to schools; that regular collections be
taken up for the benevolent work of the church
in order to train the children ia the practice
of Christian liberality, and that parents be
urged to cooperate with ministers and teach
ers in this important part Of church work and
thus make it more efficient
The committee appointed TO epitomize the
reports of each school, reported several hun
dred children as belonging to the schools
and q proportionate number of teachers,
though only about half of the schools reported.
The next convention will be held in connec-
ton with the meetings of Conference at Salem
Lutheran church in May, 1885.
Friday was spent principally in discussing
the question: Are the Ambassadors of Christ
commissioned to make disciples of the chill
dren of unbelieving parents. baptzing them
in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and
OF the Holy Ghost?" Whilst there was some
diversity of opinion and practice on the sub
ject of Infant Baptism, mot as to its import
ance and necessity, however, at the same time
a remarkable degree of uniformity of practice
was shown on the part of the minister on this
subject.
After selecting the following questions for
consideration at next meeting, namely:
what is the Scriptural teaching on the doc
trine of Election" and "Confirmation,' and
transacting some business of no general inter-
est, the Conference closed with vote of
thanks to the kind people of st. James and
citizens of the neighborhood for their Hospital
BILE entertainment.
Rev. ]. II. Barb is beloved by his people, and
is doing good work.
ST. James church is built in quite modern
style, and is one of the most tasty and neat
churches in the county. ms.
Annual Meeting OF sIae Augusta Bap.
tiss Association.
This Association, comprising ii the Baptist
churches in three counties, met last week at
Healing Springs. Mr.. Herring, w T. Marr
Rev. C. F. Fry, and Rev. Allan Curr, were the
delegates from this city. The session began on
Tuesday morning and concluded its siltiDgs
on Thursday night
The locality in which the Association met is
picturesque and delightful in the extreme, and
the attendance was large, including eminent
Baptist ministers and laymen from Richmond
Atlanta, Ga, and other distant cities. The
best feeling prevailed, and the whole pro-
ceedings were characterised by much earnest
ness and enthusiasm The reports from the
various churches were very encouraging.
Most gratifying accounts of growth and pro-
and Foreign Missionary Societies. and the BIZ
bic. Sunday School, and Educational Boards,
were ably and eloquently advocated by various
speakers
The new Baptist church at Greenville was
added to the list of churches of the Associa-
ton.
Amongst those present were J. t. Ellyson Of
The Religions Herald, DR.. Tickner, of Atlanta,
Prof c. II. Winston. of Richmond College, H.
H. Bflyson, of Richmond, and Others, including
Dr. Taylor, Of Lexington. Several sermons
were preached, and addresses delivered on the
various important subjects brought before the
association; and from all that was said and
done, it is very evident that the Baptists are
rapidly growing in numbers and influence in
this part of the State
slIhe next meeting of the Association was an
pointed TO be held in Lexington, in August
1885, ana the Rev. Allan Curr designated to
preach the opening sermon.
FAMILY RE-UNIoN.-Mrs. Sarah Cook. who
lives on Middle River, about one mile north
OF west View, has lately been enjoying visits
from several of her children whom she has not
seen Tor number of years. her daughter
Mrs. Thomas N. Lindsey, Ct Carroltop. Mo.
is now here for the first time since her removal
10 the west in 1871, and Mrs. Louis A. Wise of
Aiaf1a' Fla, returned home last week after her
nrst WISH TO Virginia since 1877. At one time
there were ten relatives visiting at the house
OF her son, Mr.. James F. Cook where he re.
SIDES, hve of whom were small children. Mrs
COOK is 81 years old, ond has lived for Ga wears
n Inc mouse built by her deceased husband |
george COOK, when they began housek eenino
sne is still quite active and healthy, and takes
much interest in domestic affairs.
ASPEN HILL HIGH SCHooL-After an oh
sence OF some years occupying the chair of
Mathematics and Modern Languages in Betb- |
any College, W. Va, Prof. Charles ]. Kemner
proposes to reopen, under very favorable ans
pieces, his classical and scientific school for |
boys ana young men, at Cuckoo, Louisa conn
~. va. The Principal is competent instrnc-
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