The Russellville Democrat., 1891-07-30
PROCEEDINGS
Of the Pope Co. Sunday School
 Association.

ASSOcfaCl00s The Pope County Sunday School Association convened at Russellville, Ark, July 16, 1891, at 10 o'clock a. m., and was called to order by the President, w. M. Peeler. After reading of scriptures by Rev. ". c. Wheat, and prayer by Mir. John Clingman, the President stated that the Association was ready for business. ". A. Baird, Secretary, being ab- sent, R. M. Oates was elected pro ! tenn.
 The Presidents annual address was deferred till the afternoon ses sion.
 The President appointed the fol lowing Committee on Credentials: ]: R. B. Hogins, John Clinaman and T. s. Edwards. The Association adjourned till ? o'clock.
 | EVENING SESSION. ] Association called to order by 1 President w. M. Peeler. Music by Association.
 Prayer by Rev. E. L. Massey. l The President delivered his annu- al report, which is as follows:
 In making this my annual report. 1t is my duty to note the progress of the sunday School cause throughout the County. will state that I have visited but few sch oois but have sent to l -R n A calling their attention to their duties such, l and urging them to the discharge of the same. ] And am glad that can say to this Associa- tion this evening that the Sunday School caus- 1 in the County is progressing beyond any previe ous year; there seems to be, greater zeal workers generally. I think there is a great 1 deal depending on the yice-Presidents in ex- tending the Sunday School work in the County. Let us all take new courage and push forward the sfaRa Respeetfniy ana fliiTl9u' w0fk NJ prrrrr President. The President appointed E. l.. Massey, L. w. Davis and Miss Maud :, Scarlett as a committee on reports.
 The delegates were called on to make verbal reports relative to the progress of the Sunday School work, which showed the work to be gener- ally in progressing condition. Song by Association. A number of Superintendents and vice Presidents being present, made verbal reports, and suggestions, which were interesting and encour- aging.
 The subject, How can we secure order in the Sunday School?" was next called and fully discussed by H. A. Clifton, Caleb Davis, John Clingman and others. J. A. Evans being absent, A. M. Gibson was elected to deliver the re- sponse to the welcome address. The President appointed the fol lowing committees: On Resolutions-A. M. Gibson, G. M. Poe and Miss Hattie Bell. On Nominations--C. 5. Bell, J. c. Bonds and R. c. Wakefield. On Temperance-W. c. Wheat, J. H. Oates, Maggie Whltesides and Fannie Bradley. After music the Association ad. journed till 8 o'clock, p. ID. NIGHT SESSION. The Association was called to or der by the President.
 Devotional exercise. J. F. Munday delivered the wei come address and was responded to by A. M. Gibson.
 Song by Association.
 The subject, "When and how shall we use the Bible in connection with Lesson Leaf and Quarterly" was thoroughly discussed by Dr. J. W. Pruitt.
 Rev. w. c. Wheat delivered an in- teresting address on "The Sunday School and the Home.'
 SECOND DAY.
 The Association was called to or der by the President.
 Devotional exercise.
 The Committee or Resolutions made the following report, which was adopted:
 We, your Committee on Resolutions. beg leave to submit the following:
 RESOLVED, 1: That the Secretary of this As sociation have 100 copies of the proceedings published, together with the Consultation and By-L Laws. and that he distribute them among the township vice Presidents to be by them furnished to the different schools; also, that he have published 100 blanks suitable for vice. Presidents to make their reports on, and dis- tribute the same.
 
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