Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1888-09-26

There are 70 schools In the county, 80 OF which
IS reported are in the Union and sent In re-

There are 70 schools in the county, 80 OF which
as reported are in the Union and sent In re-
ports.
Mr. Nelson rsrE-c.,..i ~ including the
reading of his report eps=.- 49,, ,rogress which
had been made in forwarding Sunday school
work, that he was panied to observe the want
of general interest in it. He was really NOR
titled at the slim attendance on the part Of the
people OF the city who should have at least
been present part of the time, and in this he
had looked for more encouragement to the
body by the members of his own church.
Rev. Geo. L. Bitter was the only perso pres
emit appointed to speak on the topic of the
Methods of Instruction and order of Exer-
cises." His address was characterized by great
clearness and point, and made very fine i'm
preston for its advice. andImethods he pre-
ferred, after which recess was taken.
The afternoon session was principally occupied
in discussing thei topics of SUNDAY School
Music" 1.-THE Black board in Sunday School
Instruction" and Lesson Helps-their use
and abuse" Rev. W. A. Whitescarver spoke
on the first. The second was illustrated by
Maj. Jed. Hotchkiss by a lecture and drawings
which charmed the convention. Mr.. Jno. W.
Todd also demonstrated the advantages OF the
black board as did Mr.. C. W. Fitch. The last
topic was also discussed by Mr.. Todd much to
the benefit of his hearers. Mr.. A. Towberman
followed him on the same subject.
Naked Creek Church, near Weyer's Cave,
was chosen for the next annual convention,
and then the session closed for the day.
At night, musical entertainment was fur
nished by city raus;'.ar
The convention was opened as usual, prayer
by Rev. D. P, T. Crickenberger.
The topic-"Incidents of Sunday-school work
by Pastors, Superintendents and Teachers
was discussed at length by large number of
persons principally superintendentsi among
them, W. e. SHELTON. Christian Eakle. c. W.
Fitch, Jno. A. Brown, w. R Long, A. II. Tow
herman, VIM. Withrow, W. j. Nelson, Rev. G.
F. Fry. Rev. 8. W. Haddon. Judge Charles
Grattan, Rev. D. P. I. Crickenberger and 9TH
ers.
The Executive Committee was appointed as
follows: W. f. SHELTON. Christian Eakle. Rev.
]. c. s. Myers. Rev. E. d. Kindig, Rev. Z. F.
Fry, and P. E. Houff. and the following consti
tute the Local Committee: VIM. R. Long N. J.
Kady, ]. s. Roller. N. 3. Van Belt.
The folio wing resolution was offered by Rev.
9. F. Fry, and agreed TOT
Resolved, That the thanks of the convention |
be rendered to the citizens OF Staunton for their
kind hospitality in entertaining US; to Misses |
Burdett and Wolf for the music discoursed |
during the session and to our worthy secretary |
or his special services in that department: the |
OF the presg who has attended /
Ind reported our entire proceedings and to the |
ix.year-old Miss Wilson for her marvellous |
singing.
z Resolved, That our thanks are due and are
hereby offered to the First Presbyterian Church
for its use, and to the offices OF The convention
or the able and efficient discharge of their
iuties. After which the convention adjourned
inc die,