The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-06
SHELBY SUNDAY SCHOOLS
SECOND ANNUAL CONVENTION AT
KBERvILLE TUES DAY.
The Absence OF Loading Delegates In
terferes Somewhat With the Proceed
ings, But They Wore Pleasant and
Profitable, Anyhow-Detailed Report.

WSTc present.
Only ninely-four names were registered.
but fully 200 delegates were present, be-
sides z eat number OF children The
day session WAS so well attended that
standing room only" could be found.
Compared with the convention OF last
year it was Il pronounced success aud
showed wonderful growth in power and
numbers. At that time only five schools
sent in reports, this year fifty were heard
from, and it is confidently expected that
next year every school in the county will
send full reports. Only a few faithful
ones have had the working up
OF the convention, and being in its infancy
much hard work has been required. 1t is
hoped that during the coming year host
OF active workers will be busy, so that
when the next annual convention occurs
at Bartlett, Tenn, everything will be in
proper running order
The delegates from Memphis numbered
about one hundred and fitv among
whom were some OF the best church work.
ers and best citizens.
John r. Pepper, president, being absent
IN account OF bad health, Judge L. ii.
Estes presided.
The convention opened at 030 o'clock
am. with a welcome address by the Rev.
Mr.. Crow, OF Kerrville, followed bv devo-
tional exercises conducted by VIM. ID.
Laumaster, general secretary OF the Young
Mems Christian Association of Memphis,
after which reports were read by repre-
esentatives OF the various districts.
Tho discussion, Organization and
Evangelization" was to have been opened
by the Rev. III. A. Jones, but he being
absent the president, L. ii. Estes, called
upon several gentlemen in the audience
for five minute talks on the subject. After
the discussion OF this paper dinner was
announced, and everybody repaired to
beautiful grove near by, where a bounti-
full repast awaited them. Here was
genuine feast OF good things, and the good
people Of Kerrville Wed with each other
in entertaining the visitors in royal
manner.
At the conclusion OF the meal Mr.. D. A.
Merrill said that supper would be served
in the same manner, and that II any oi
the visiting delegates desired to stay over
night, homes would be provided for them,
and not only provided for one night, but
for several weeks II necessary.
The afternoon session was opened with
devotional exercises, conducted by Judge
G. w. Ileskell, followed by Mrs. ]. II.
Prutzmann with an admirable paper on
"Ihe Importance and Some Methods Of
Primary Teaching"
Mr.. i. 4. Long sent In paper on "The
Great Usefulness OF Faithful Secretary"
which showed careful preparation.
Following this was pointed and we'll
written paper prepared by Ferd Farrow,
"Ilow Can We Reach the Sparsely.Setlled
and Destitute Portions Of Our County?"
The paper on "Music an Important Fea-
turc Of tho School" vas opened by Mr..
Ed Wills.
us There Any Special Obligation on the
Adult Members Of the Church to Engage
in Sunday.school Work. came next, by
--pa ]. p. Bone.
"Nornal Glasses aud Institutes for the
larger Study Of Gods Word" was ably
handled by the Rev. Warner Moore.
"Iho Superinlendent's Supplemental
Work" by J. Il. Pepper was opened by
Judge l. ii. Estes, owing TO the absence
Of Mr.. Pepper.
1.-THE Teachers Weekday Work. and
how IL may be made TO tell on the Sabbath
Days lesson" was ably considered by
Mrs. Angus Campbell, Of Memphis, aud
was brimiul Of good things for the thought.
ful teacher.
The night session opened with spirited
song service, conducted by T. L. Wills.
During this service Mrs. J. II. Snow sang
n beautiful solo.
"our Duty and Our Opportunity to
Work Among Colored People OF Our Coun.
ty," was opened with a paper prepared by
Mr.. n. u. Johnston, aud brought out many
good points.
The paper by the Rev. Eugene Daniel
"More Conscience Needed In Our Sunday.
school Work. was not taken up, owing
10 the absence OF DIR. Daniel.
During the time allotted for the business
session, reports were heard FROM the COM
miltee on resolutions and the committee
ON nominations, ~ follows;
The committee on nominations report
the following names for election. Pfcsi.
dent. X. Pepper. Secreiary-Mn
Angus Campbell. Treasurer r.. G..
Craig. Executive Committee-R. \. vii.
cox, Memphis; DIR. Waddy, Colleryi,lc;
James Hood. Bartlett. Vice. Presidents
ID. q. Goodwin, First District; Cham
Jones, Second District; w. VI. Coleman,
Third District; j. VI. Adams, Fourth Dis.
= Net; =. Wills, Fifth District; DR.. Taylor,
.rxth District; - Smith, Seventh District:
J. a. Mercer Eighth District; Granville
Allen, Ninth District; T. II. Humphreys.
Tenth District; q. w. Thomas, Eleventh.
District; T.. r. Elan, Twelfth District; Dr.
N. L. Rains, Thirteenth District; w. II.
Kennedy, Fourteenth District; Thomas
Daily, Fifteenth District; DR.. Challin, Six.
tecnth District; II. b. Ramsey, seven
teenth District; ]. W. Young Eighteenth
District.
Tho Committee on Resolutions sent in
the following
Whereas, Since our last services Il has
pleased the Master 10 remove from tho act
I've labon OF life our brothers d. W.
Hughes and 4. w. Sheriff., one OF whom,
Brother Hughes, was superintendent OF
the Central Baptist Sunday School, and
the other. Brother Sheriff., superintcnd.
ent Of tho Third Presbyterian Sunday
School, In the city OF Memphis, therefore
Resolved, That VIC submit 10 the era.
eious decisions OF the Lord Of tho Vine.
yard, whose We are and whom We serve.
Resolved, That we sympathizo with the
schools which have lost their beloved su.
pcrniondenis, aud with the families OF
our deceased brothers in their bcrcave.
ment, and play that the Holy Ghost may
sustain them.
Resolved, Tha. VIC rejoice In the belief
that these beloved brethren have been 70.
moved 10 higher sphere Of service and
have entered into eternal happiness
WARSER MooRE,
N. Il. RAfNEs,
4, II. GRANnRRRY.
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