The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1893-08-18
Proceedings Of the Union County Inter-de-
nominational Sunday School Conven ton.

The Union County Inter-denominational
Sunday School Convention met with Foster 8
Chapel Sunday School, August 10th and
l1th.
After devotional exercises, conducted by
Rev. z. F. Clsrkson, the roll of schools was
called and forty-four schools answered, re-
presenting membership of 2013.
On motion, a committee Of five was ap-
pointed to nominate officers for the ensuing
year.
The following named gentlemen were
nominated and elected;
President, s. s. Stokes 1st vice President,
R. L.. Coleman; I'd vice President, R. 7.
Geo. Secretary, ]. l.. Strain Treasurer, j.
W. Gregory.
Executive Committee, s. NJ: Rice. Jr. E.
u, ]. W. Scott, N. G.. Littlejohn, E. W.
Jeter and G. W. Whisonant
The address Of welcome was made by 8.
NJ. Rice, Jr. Esq and responded to by s.
8. Stokes.
The reports of schools were read and dis
cussed by several members of the conven-
tion.
The several queries on the programme
were discussed by those assigned to discuss
them aud others.
The query, "Are we not depending upon
the lesson "Hclps' too much, in preparing
tuC itoSOuSy W tue eACluolOn OI the DlOle rs
book" brought forth much discussion.
After which n committee was appointed to
draft resolution upon the use Of the bible
in the Sunday school,
At the suggestion Of the commit tee, the
following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That it is the sense of this con.
vontion, after having heard the reports of
the various schools represented here that
the use of The bible In some of the schools
is being neglected; aud that this convention
recommend that oil the schools supply them
selves with bibles aud use the same in in
structing the Glasses.
An essay by Miss Lizzie Gregory, on
''Musio in the church and Sunday school,
was read by S. NJ. Rice, Jr., Esq, which
was enjoyed by the convention, and the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That this convention appre ciate
the beautiful and instructive essay which
was composed by Miss Lizzie Gregory and
The programme was disposed of, with the
exception of one subject, which was left
over until the next annual meeting.
MIR. Allan Nicholson addressed the con-
vention, giving O very interesting account of
the National Convention of Christian En-
deavors, which was greatly enjoyed by the
convention.
The following resolutions were offered and
adopted
Resolved, That We hereby tender thanks
to our efficient president, Mr. s. s. Stokes,
and faithful secretary, Mr.. ]. L. Strain, for
the admirable manner in which they have
discharged their several duties. We believe
there are none among US who would fill
these positions better than they have done.
We promise them our faithful aud earnest
support and wish them greater success in
the future.
Re,olped, That this convention do now ex-
press its thanks for the cordiality, hospital
ity and interest manifested by the people of
this community during its session.
Messrs. r. l.. Coleman, j. l.. Strain, j. W.
Gregory and c. G. Roberts were elected
delegates to the State Convention,
The following township Superintendants
were elected,
Draytonville, r. c. Littlej ohm; Cowboys
VILE. X. C. Patrick; Pinckney, G. T. Gault !;
Santuc, j. W. Gregory; Fish Dam, NJ. c..
Deaver; Goshen Hill, s. NJ. Rice, Sr. {;
Cross Keys, G. b. Bobo; Bogansville, ]. NJ.
Whitehead Jonesville, II. W. 0ossett !;
Union, s. NJ. Rice, Jr., E. U.
There being no further BUSINESS before
the convention it adjourned sine die.
j. l.. STRAIN, s. 8. STOKES,
Secty. President.