Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1888-06-22
Sabbath School Convention.
From a long account of the pro-

ceedlngS OF the Sabbath School Con
vention held at Millerstown on the
4th, 5th and 9th insts., furnished by
Secretary II. S. Daubenspeck, we
take the following
The address of welcome was made
by Rev. Eli Miller, who welcomed
the members of the Association to
the homes and hearts of the people of
MilIerstown; and the response was
by Rev. j. r. Coulter, who spoke of
the great work done by the Sunday
Schools, and thought it hopeful for
the Nation that we have so many
Sunday Schools to counteract the
evil in the world.
Rev. Prosser spoke of the systems of
teaching the Bible, his subject being
methods of Bible Study. and that
afternoon spoke on the True Aim of
Sabbath School Teaching, and was
followed on same subject by Mr.. Stew
art Rev. Oller, VIM Gibson and Mr..
Black.
Rev. Coulter spoke on the "Re-
lation Of Church work to the child.
ren," and was followed on the same
subject by Rev Nesbit, Rev. Prosser
Rev. Stark, VIM. Black, aud Rev.
Miller.
Rev. Broaden spoke on How to
secure attendance at Sunday School"
and was followed by Rev. Coulter
and VIM Gibson.
Tbo Ilny than
ed and the first question was "Should
a man signing petition for license
teach class? This was answered
by Rev. Broaden who said, Positive
ly No."
Mr.. John H Sutton then made an
address to children and spoke of the
great S. S. cause, and was followed
by Rev. Starks and Rev. Prosser
Rev. J. W. Mckee spoke on
"What are the best methods to pro-
mote early conversion, and was fol-
lowed by Mr.. Black. Mr.. Blair, and
Rev. Starke
Rev. Oller spoke ca "Duty to Par
ents" and was followed by Mr.. Black
and Rev Nesbit.
The Question box was again open
ed and the question Glow are we to
get well qualified teachers" taken out.
Rev Oller said a class of teachers
should be instructed by a well quail
fed teacher. Question "How many
scholars should constitute class"
Miss Christie said, Not more than
twelve small ones.
Question "How can we best Sc
cure prompt attendance Answer
by Rev Mckee "Get them to realize
that they are doing the Lords work.
Question How much music should
be used in S S" Answer by Mr.
Stewart Enough to draw and refine"
Question should Sup'ts be kept
in ofiico Indefinitely" Answer by
Mr. Black Think best not"
Question Should parents compel
the attendance Of their children at s.
s." Answer by Mr.. Gibson Think
best to train them SO it may not be
necessary.
Question "How are we to get
worldly man to teach Spiritual
things" Answer by Miss Douglass,
who advised against employing such
unless unavoidable.
Rev. G. b. Mitchell then spoke Of
"The Ideal Boy" Of what is locked
up in him and how much bis future
depends upon his environment.
f.UlL - A ,,or;oo, IT on,a -, tba N,tiou,,
Heart" His remarks were splendid.
AT the Fifth Session, the nomina-
ting committee reported the follow
ing nominations, and the Convention
elected the following officers:
President, Rev. S III. Ncsbit, of
Butler; Sec'y, II. S. Dauhenspeck, of
Bruin; Asst Sec'y, L. II. Anderson,
of Butler; Treasurer, Albert Winter
Of Ielienople; Executive Committee,
Rev. j. S Mckee and w. H. Oiler of
Butl9r, r. B Stark3 of North Hope,
J. w. Orr of Bruin aud j. III. Sutton
of Butler; Delegates to State Conven
tion at Altoona, Rev Eli Miller and
II. S. Daubenspeck; Alternates. Mss
Madge Douglass and Albert Winter
The next place of meeting TO be at
Butler, in Cd week of June, 1889,
1t was voted that hereafter the
members of the Convention should
consist of delegates duly accredited
from the schools of the county and all
others who sign the Constitution and
pay 25 cents annually, and the Treas
urer was authorized to pay $40 to
the State Treasurer.
Mr. j. w Orr spoke on Temper
ance work in the Sunday Schools"
and ives followed on same subject by
Mr.. Stewart, Revs. Nesbit, Mckee
and Gregg
Rev. Mcfarland spoke on How to
interest scholars in mission work."
aud was followed by Mr.. Orr, Rev.
Mckee. Mr. Blair, Mr.. Sanford, Revs
Johnston, Nesbit and others.
Rev. Mckee spoke on preparatory
training for S. s. teachers, and was
followed by Revs. Mcfarland and
Nesbit and Mr.. Orr
Mr.. J. ]. Sanford spoke of the
value of blackb oard in s. s, and was
followed by Mr., Orr, Mr.. Stewart, and
Revs Mckee, Nesbit and Miller.
A vote of thanks was given the
press, citizens of Millerstown, and
railroads for favors to the Associa-
ton, the Sec'y read his report and
the Convention adjourned.
Railroad Accident at Foxburg.
FoXBURG, PA, June 18.-A heavi-