Turner County herald. (Hurley, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1885-06-04
Report of Turner County Sunday Scoool
Conventions

convention.
Convention opened with half hour
devotional exercises, led by Rev. S. Sill.
The president of the association, Rev.
j. z. Coffman, in few well chosen
words, heartily welcomed the associa-
tion
In the absence of the secretary, Rev.
c. e. Cressy Of Centreville, was chosen
secretary, pro ten.
In the absence of Rev. F. A. Burdick,
the topic, the object of our meeting"
was opened by b. $. Wales of Centre
vile, and was vigorously discussed,
some claiming spiritual quickening,
and others to compare notes to secure
greater efficiency in work, to be the
object.
County work, and how to do it"
Rev. w. S. Bell was absent, and topic
was opened by d. L. Ward Of Sioux
Falls. Leading thought Earnest work
needed rather than too much machinery
to be tinkered and oiled. Rev. w. c..
Hill-Carry the gospel into destitute
regions. b. S. Wales-Get churches to
send out lay members. r. Rees-Get
an efficient secretary. The discussion
was interesting and helpful.
On motion, committee on nomina-
tions, consisting of Bros. Hill, Wales.
Benson and Goddard, appointed.
Voted to have children's meeting at
three O'clock.
After prayer by Bros. Newly and
Warnshuis, and singing, convention ad-
journed with benedietion.
Afternoon session opened with de-
votional meeting led by Rev. Warns
huis, characterized by hearty singing
and short prayers.
Committee on nominations reported
through their chairman, us follows:
President, Rev. w. j. Hill, Parker.
Secretary, Rev ID. McIntire, Hurley.
Treasurer, G. III. Goddard. Hurley.
Executive committee, Rev. c. e. Cres-
sy, Centreville; S. f. Andrews, Spring
Valley; 1. II. Newly, Parker.
Delegates to territorial convention at
Aberdeen, Revs. Cotfman, Hill and
Warnshuis and l. Ii. Newly.
"Who Is responsible for the work
among US" Opened by Rev. Hill OF
Parker, Leading .thought-Greatness
of responsibility; we who are on tho
field alone responsible.
Reports from county. Through the
kindness of r. Rees, a map of the county
was prepared and schools located, show
ing 23 schools, with over 1000 scholars
enrolled.
At $3.50 the school children filed into
the room. Bro. Ward was in his ele
ment, and ably entertained them, will
songs and speeches, assisted by Bros
Wales and Cressy.
The children brought down the hous,
twice by saying that they believed il
long sermons.
G Prominence of the Bible in tn
school," Opened by G. G. Cressy will
t Bible reading, emphasizing the though
that God magniiies His Word. Dis
cussed by Bros. Ward and Wales.
"Question drawer" Opened by Rev
G. N. Patterson Of Parker, who an
swered the questions in. suggestiv
: and helpful way.
: Adjourned with prayer.
In the evening Il mass meeting wa
held in School House hall.
a Opened with interesting song servic,
d led by d. p. Ward.
$ Ten-minute speeches were made b
Bros. Cressy, Ward, Wales and Cof
:. man. and some interesting facts In RI
i, gard to the work were given.
r A collection of $500 for territori;
work was taken.
!. Convention adjourned with benedi,
# ton, to meet at Centreville, May 2
Il 1856.
is The meetings developed great de:
of interest in the work, and were we
attended.
;. G. e. CREssY.
Secretary nrO fem