The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-11-17
Sunday School Convention at Swan
ton,

In accordance with previous an
nouncements Sunday school work.
ers covened Saturday afternoon
at $50 O'Clock, November 18th,
1892, in the United Brethren
church, of Swanton, Maryland, for
a convention of two days.
Rev. Mr.. Leisher, of the Oakland
Lutheran church, stated the object
of the gathering and called the
house to order. G. NJ. Miller was
appointed secretary pro tenn. and
Miss Cora Ashenfelter was deslg-
mated as organist in which position
she, aided by Miss Minnie CHS
holm: and sustained by many ex-
cellent voices, contributed largely
to the pleasures of all present and
to the success of the Conyention.
The chair called for reports from
schools represented. Mr.. Benja-
MN Sweitzer responded for the Z.
B. schoo Mr.. A. F. George for
the Painter Methodist school and
G. Nj. Miller for the Episcopal
school. the reports showing these
schools to be fairly well organized,
with good average attendance and
under systematic management.
A proposition as to normal schools
weekly for teachers was considered
and recommended.
The question, "How shall a
teacher appear before the class?''
was discussed by Mr.. Leisher, Mr..
Mock, of the Sunday School Union,
and Mr.. George. A recess was
then taken till 7.30 o'clock in the
evening.
EVENING EXERCISES.
Meeting called to order at 7.30
O'Clock by Mr.. VIM. limbaugh,
president Of the Sunday School or
ganlzation for Garrett county,
prayer by Mr.. ]. A. Enlow, of Mt.
Lake Park, and scripture lesson
read by Mr.. Hlnebeugh. Minutes
of the afternoon session approved
AS read.
On motion G. NJ. Miller was
elected permanent secretary.
Program question, "W What the
home can do for the Sunday school. "
was passed and the question, "What
the Sunday school can do for the
home Mr. Enlow presented the
question in .terse and timely re-
marks, and was followed by ad-
dresses by Messrs. Mock, Hine-
baugh, George and Miller. Presi-
dent Hinebau2h spoke at length
touching the general and healthful
influences Of well conducted Sun
day schools IN any community.
After announcements for the
Sunday services the meeting ad-
journed with benediction by Rev.
Mr.. Mock.
SUNDAY MORNING, NOV. ID.
Devotional and experience meet
Mg conducted Mr.. William Hine-
Mugh. An interesting convention
sermon was delivered by Rev. MIR.
Mock based upon Saul's plea, Lord
what wilt thou have me to do?
AFTERNOON sERvICEs-2 o'clock.
Exercises preliminary to the chill
dren's meeting were opened by APP
propriate music heartily joined in
by the congregation.
Mr.. Mock introduced the topics
for consideration IN IL speech glow
ing in fervor and illustrated by
pathetic instances. Mr.. limbaugh
spoke encouragingly to the youth of
the community, extolling loyal Sun
day school devotion as the surest
Development of sounder morals and
safer habits. Mr.. Enlow urged
close and dutitul adhesions to bible
teachings. and appealed to the
young to begin early in behalf of
blamcless lives. After brief ad-
dresses from Others in the audience,
the minutes of the last evenings
and mornings meetings were read,
amended and adopted.
Benedlction by Rev. Mr.. Mock
and recess was taken till 7.30
O'Clock in the evening.
CLOSING SESSION.
Proceedings were begun by an
animated rendering of several Cos
pei hymns. Prayer by Mr.. Enlow
and the scripture lesson by Mr..
Mock. Minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved.
Mr.. Mock, explaining the topics
for discussion warmed up to a
speech bearing upon the organiza-
tion and defining the growth OF
school systems in Maryland
and Garrett county under the plans
Of the Sunday School Union. Mr..
Enlow called attention TO and dwelt
at length upon methods taught at
Mountain Lake Park. Mr.. Hine-
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