The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1892-11-11
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memorable date Of this Fall season 10
many people in attendance, especially the
writer. vas the three days msssiog Of ths
Union County Baptist Sunday School con-
ysntien, with IN. p.a--..'. ~. -. vnurcn. In
'Ocusesr. 1882. / wish, a. have bs en-
requested 10. to give h,tle Of the proceed
Ings With httle history end trust they may
De OF some interest to Sunday school worke, 5,
" nil the denominations.
Alter about six years Of existence. the
18th session of this body has just been num-
oered among the past.
Only thirteen schools was represented.
These schools show ed . good missionary
menbsrshiP, sent up handsome sontribu.
lion to the convention, and reported liberal
-exPenditurss the past three months for Sun
day School literature, and various other
PurI osss.
The schools represented were: Beulah,
Bethesda, Hebron, Jonssville, Lower Fsir
Forest, Mt. Lebanon, New Prospect, Pad
gstrs Creek, Putnam, Philippi, Salem, Seda-
liz and Union. They were generally rep
resented by full delegations, except one,
which sent its contributions, old men, mid
die aged and ysuug msu, all taking an
active part in the convention, and ladies
gave their encouragement and influence by
shVhA sOsvhCS, hua 1u various
ways. The only minister present was Rev
ID. A. Swindler, Of the Chester Association,
who contributed largely to the interest by
pleasing and instructive services.
The opening devotional exercises on Fri
day wa, conducted by him aud, as usual
after reseiving reports aud eurolliug dele
gates, au invitation was extended to all visi-
tors OF any denomination to seats in the con-
vention and participate in its deliberations.
The discussions were very edifying as the
subjects were important, and quite . num-
Der discussed them.
All who have heard speak Of them, say
they were greatly benefited by them. The
Connie MAXWELL Orphauage subject was post
Ponsd partly for the want of time, the con-
veution also believing the entire denomina-
tion was well pested on it.
All Of the busines proper was gotten
throughwith ON Saturday.
The Treasurer. h. II. Robinson, being
absent, c. B. Bobo was appointed Treasurer
pro tenn, and by said abseoce the committee
OH tho "Treasnrers Reports were unable
to report.
The committee on pace Of next meetiGg,
reported Salem. ut Sautuc, which was
adopted.
On Sunday all the delegates and visitors
repaired early to the church to witness the
Sunday school exercises. and received much
valuable biblical instruction from the corps
Of efficient teachers.
AFTER the Sunday school exercises the con-
yention was called to order, aud heard an
Essay on the cause of missions, written b. a
young lady who i. an earnest Sunday school
worker. The ladies are beginning 10 lend
their voices in the meetings, as well as their
presence, which is highly appreciated.
Inc missionary sermon was preached by
Rev. ID. A. Swind!sr, from Phil. iv 5, after
which collection amounting to over thirteen
dollars was taken, and the amount of over
twenty-six dollars sent to the convention,
making over thirty-nine in oil, for this ses-
sion, which is quite good showing. This
amout was equally divided between Foreign
aud State Missions.
During the six years existsnce of this
organization it has contributed over one
thousand dollars to mission fields etc, aud
! think it is something Union County should
be proud of. Besides it is the matter of the
Superintendents conference which meets
during every session of the convention to
discuss subjects pertsining 10 the Sunday
school.
The good people of Padgetts Creek know
just how to entertain such a meeting. Every
day well spreid table was on tho ground
laden with sood things for the people during
Teoess.
The singing was excellent, and coniribu-
ted greatly to the spirit and pleasure Of the
convention.
Pysry family in tho community seemed
eager to accommodate the delegates, and their
open-hearted generosity, was lavishly bes-
towed upon all, for which an appropriate
resolution of thanks was rendered the
church and community.
wish you, Mr.. Editor, and ell your
eorrespohdents. Gould have been there, and
enjoyed yourselves as | did. | always louk
forward with bright anticipations to attend
ing meeting there. l was assigned to Mr..
Z. B. Bobo, which has been my homo on
several such occasions, and with The genial
h2st and hostess, the young men and the
accomplished young ladies of the house, we
were made to enjoy ourselves hugely.
Saturday evening we made our home with
the family Of Mr.. Levi Sparks, and met with
the tame kind considerations, and enjoyed
ourselves equally as well, several Interesting
young ladies being there also.
L. w. J.