The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1892-06-10
THE REPORT OF THE TWENTY. THIRD
Annual Convention of the Columbia
County Sabbath School
Association.


Speer, Cor. Sec Miss f. Rupert, Rec.
Sec; Mrs McHenry, treasurer. and
delegate to State Convention. M, l.
Low. An address Of welcome was
given by Rev. Davis, response by the
President. The report Of the delegate
to the State Convention was full of in
terest and encouragement, and was
listened to with pleasure by the large
audience. Corresponding Secretary
gave complete report from which we
take the following Seven new schools
or schools revived, have been added
to the list. At present there are 1870
schools in the Comfy with member
ship Of Ia,IoS. Columbia County now
takes rank with nine other counties in
the state, as a banner county. Mr..
Martz gave short paper on "Respon.
sibility Of Officers" followed by Rev.
Houtz on the subject, "How much Of
the Sabbath should be spent at home
for Religious culture" The use Of
the Revised version of the Bible, by
Rev. U. Meyers. Prof. Sprenkel was
present Tuesday afternoon and even
ing sessions. A short talk on, "the
Art Of Illustration" was given by him,
also clear, comprehensive outline for
old Testament Study, and in his usual
happy way answered many questions
handed him. Rev. Sopes read care
fully prepared paper on Temperance
followed by short talks on the same.
In the absence of Mr.. Greasy the topic
"The proper Classification of Scholars"
was opened by Rev. Sharretts, follow
ed by short talks. Miss. Elizabeth A.
Low read fine practical essay on,
'after the Convention What?' There
were short, practical talks on the follow
ing: Systematic Substitute of Teach.
ers Public Recognition ofnewly elect
ed Officers Systematic Bible Reading.
Several recitations by home talent were
cre,li,ably rendered. Officers elected
for the ensuing year are NJ. l. Low,
President; Rev. Heilman, Rev. Brew
ster, Mr. Jos. Garrison, Vice Presi-
dents A. W. Spear, Corresponding
Secretary Miss f. Rupert Recording
Secretary Miss NJ. Conner, Assist ;
Delegate to State Convention, DIR. l.
+. Edwards, alternate, H. V. White.
Place of next meeting Millville. The
following Resolutions were adopted:
| WHEREAS, the sessions of this con
vention have all been exceedingly in
teresting, and the work done instruct
i've and profitable, therefore.
Resolced: That our sincerest
thanks are due and hereby are tender
ed. First to our Heavenly Father for
the beautiful weather with which he
has favored us. Second to the Trus-
tees, Sexton and others for the floral
display, and for their beautiful church
edihce during the convention. Third
to the choir for the choice, approprl'
ate and soul inspiring selections rem
dered. Fourth to the citizens OF
Orangevile for the royal manner in
which they entertained the delegates.
Fifth to the officers of the convention
for the faithful performance of duty
during the past year Sixth to NJ. /.
Low for his mastery report of the
State Convention. Prof. Sprenkel for
his excellent address, songs and to all
Others who assisted in carrying out our
excellent programme. Seventh to the
B. & S. and w. & w. r. r. for excur-
sion rates to the Convention.
ResOloed THAT we most heartily
endorse and recommend the careful
ard prayerful use of the Bible in con
nection with the International lessons,
that our scholars may know by the
study of the inspired Word that God is
Love.
Resolved That Sunday School
scholars should attend the preaching
of Gods Word as we'll as Sabbatf
school services, and as parents are in
measure responsible for the non at
tendance of their children upon the
public services, we deem it their duty
to exercise the same authority ove'
their children ip this matter that the,
do in everything else where their auth
5 ority must be obeyed. Since giving
for benevolent purposes is largely th'
5 result of education, and since habits
, formed in early life are lasting as Eter
! nifty, therefore.
5 Resolved THAT such instruction
r should be given in our Sunday schools
: and churches, that will lead all to glv'
7 of their substance according as th'
t Lord has prospercd him, not grudglnt
S or of necessity, but cheerfully, system
S atically and.Gberally.
i WHEREAS, in:emperancc is stubborn
and determined to remain, therefore.
) Resoloed.:-rhat We will just a
! stubbornly resist it, and that we Wi
endeayor to train all our Church AM
t Sunday school forces, TO systemaii
methods for is complete overthrow