The Russellville Democrat., 1888-08-09
Proceedings Oi the Pope County
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Proceedings oi the Pope County s. s. AssOclatiOn. , The Pope County s. s. associa- tion met at Appleton July 18th, IS. S8, at 10 o'clock a. n.
 The association was called to or der by the president D. c. Brown.
 Scripture reading 8th chap. Ro- mans and l1th Psalm.
 Opening song Bringing in the Sheaves," prayer by the president.
 A committee of three was ap- pointed on credentials, composed of Bros. W. J. McAnally. Aaron Kins. low and w. L. Sibley. Recess for ten minutes to enable committee on credentials to make their report. Committee on creden- tials made report, report received and committee discharged. Question, "The best method of conducting the Sunday Schools SC as to awaKen interest, and avoid routine" Discussion by Rev. w. J. McAnally.
 Resolved, that the hours of meet. ing and adjourning during this ses. sion of the association, shall be as follows to-wit:
 Meet at 8 o'clock a. ID. Recess from 1l1 a. m. till ? p. m. meet at ? p. m. adjourn at will. Night session at the discretion of the president. Recess till ? o'clock p. m.
 AFTERNOON SESSION
 Association called to order by the President, Scripture reading 33d, Psalm. Prayer by Bro. Selby, min. utes of morning session read and adopted.
 Welcome address delivered by Dr. J. w. Bruton, responded to by Law. renee Russell.
 Committee on Resolutions, Bros W. J. McAnally, A. B. Lawrence and Jas. A. Miller.
 Committee on Temperance, Alex. Bringle, J. B. Wilson and Miss Ads Richardson.
 Committee on Reports, W. L. Crow, T. J. Russell and Henry Garden.
 Question 8, "Duty of parents to the Sunday School, Bro. J. S. Glover being absent, the discussion was opened by W. L. Sibley, followed by Bros. w. J. McAnally. B. L. Clark H. A. Clifton, F. D. K. Montgomery J. w. Bruton and others. RESOLUTIONS.
 Resolved, That we as Sun. day School workers use greater efforts to enlist the parents in the Sunday School and that the minis ters of the Gospel throughout the county be requested to preach one sermon at least before the close ol the year 1888, upon the "Duty ol parents and christians to the Sunday School"
 Question 9, "Dutlss and qualifi cations of teachers" Bro. $. s. Key being absent the discussion was opened by Bro. W. L. Sibley and fol. lowed by others.
 Moved and carried that the asso clation take recess for one hour.
 Song "Ye must be born again"
 Moved and carried that the asso citation elect officers, also select place of holding next association, at lC o'clock tomorrow morning. Closing Song, "Where are the Reapers."
 NIGHT SESSION
 Opening song, "Only an armour bearer"
 Question II. "The best method, of procuring the largest attendance at Sunday School" Bro. w. B. Young being absent the discussion was opened by Bro. H. A. Clifton, followed by Bros. Sibley, Bruton, McAnally, Clark and L. w. Davis. Association adjourned till o'clock tomorrow morning. SECOND DAYS SESSION. Scripture reading, ,29d Psalm. Pray CT by Bro. W. L. Sibley.
 Minutes of afternoon session read and adopted.
 Report of W. M.Peeler, Treasurer of Pope county Sunday school asso- citation read, and adopted. Mir. President and Members of the Pope County Sunday School Associa- respectfully submit this my annual report; Dr. Balance on hand from last report, July 20, 1887. ....... 40.40 July 21 ,eash received as dues to the Association ..... S.25
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 Total. ..... 4s.65 Sept. 20, by cash paid B, F. Or, lobe on printing ....... sl3.9Q Sept. 26, by cash paid w.L.Sib- ley, railroad fare to Dist, s. s. Convention 500 Sept. 2s. by cash paid l. Russell. railroad fare to Dist, $. $. convention n........... 5.OO Sept. 28, by cash paid Mrs.J. E. Thach railroad fare to Dist. $. s. convention ........... 5.OO
 : 29.50 Balance on hand ..,,,A ! 1915 July 18th, 1888. ". M. PEELFE. Treasurer Pope Co. s. $. Association. Report of committee on creden- tisls received and adopted and com mittee discharged,
 Mir. PRgsiD Esrj-
 We your committee beg leave to re- port the following delelegates present and entitled to a seat and vote In this