The Abbeville messenger. (Abbeville, S.C.) 1884-1887, 1886-05-11

that the decrease results from the non
representation of a number Of schools
which were represented a year ago and
some i%rrcgularitY in reports.
1t is gratifying 70 US to be able to re-
port that all the schools represented
here use our literature published
at Nashville. The reports show that
there has been some improvement in a
majority Of the schools represented.
We recommend that the executive
committee be instructed to furnish the
pastor Of the various charges in the
county with blank reports to be distrib-
blank to embrace the usual questions
prnpnun.ied ut the convention. =.
We recommend that pastors make
every effort to obtain II statistical re-
port from every school that cannot be
represented by u delegate or Suprrin-
tendcnt.
We have heard with pleasure the dis
cuSsion Of the members Of the conven-
ton, and on the basis of these discus
sionS we beg leave to submit the follow
ing resolutions.
Res0tred 1st. That is the sense Of
tiiiS Sous IiliI " PiUJ III
thoughtful attention should be given to
the management our Sunday Schools.
z. That it is very desirable that the
parents of the children Of our church
should take a more decided interest in
should manifest Il deeper concern in the
salvation Of their children. And in or
der to awaken and increase their inter
nrf ,r, y1rrl~, 1,.1.., 90 -
fort.
3. hat in the judgment of this con
%scntion the Superintendent. officers
and teachers Of our Sunday School,
should be men and women Of good re-
ligious character and that they should
manifest their fitness for the position by
bcin5 studious, watchful and Ivy n pos
tive heart interest in the spiritual well
fare Of the children.
Rev. w. 2. Meadows offered the fol-
ling resolutions which were adopted.
ReSolred l, That it is the sense Of
this convention that it is the duty Of the
preachers, delegates and Supcrintendents
to attend this convention and that those
who fail To do SO without IL valid excuse
are guilty Of Il serious neglect of the
duty that they owe the Sunday School
cause.
2, That this resolution be published
in the Southern Christian IHc0cate
together with u condensed account Of
the proceedings Of this convention and
that the SAME be furnished by the Sec
rotary for publication.
Capt. j. L. Parks offered the follow
ing which was adopted.
Resotced That the thanks Of this
Convention arc due and are hereby
rendered to the citizens OF Luwndes-
vile and vicinity for their Kindness and
hospitality to us during the session of
this Convention.
The Convention then adjourned sine
die.
=. l.. Sturkey, Il. G. Hodges,
Secretary. President.
Quite q large assembly gathered in
Smyrna church on Sunday to near the
addresses by gentlemen Of the Convcn-
ton.
The exercises were opened by Rev.
w. z. Meadows, after which the Super
%intcndent introduced as the first speak
er. Mr.. George e. Hodges, who made
a very interesting address from the
49, '" oS''Peu'Ss h'SHs ShS IL'tus
Oh, my soul and forget not all his
benefits"
Mr.. r. S. Galloway, was intro
duced as the ext speaker aad AS one
whose whole heart nnd soul was in the
Sunday School work. He spoke OH the
Sabbath and it's observance and mace
quite a favorable impression upon his
hparers, for his address was replcte with
good advice and sonnd reasoning.
Rev. w. p. Meadows, the next speak
er. made a very entertaining talk ON
children which was heartily enjoyed by
the large congregation.
Mr.. Kay then thanked the delegates
for their presence at the Convention
and the audience for the attention they
had given them and after the bencdic-
ton the congregation was dismissed.
Our "Dudes' in Savannah.
The Citadel cadets were out early