Middletown transcript., 1893-11-11


women, but every incoming train on both
the B. G. O. and Pennsylvania Railroad
brought scores of these christian workers
who very readily found their way to the
Methodist Church, so beautifully located IN
the centre of the town, opposite the new
bank building now in course of construction.
The convention was called to order by
W. K, Crosby, president, at 9.25 o'clock a.
M. After a service of song led by Prof
John R. Sweeney the following commit
tees were appointed: Credentials, Prof.
Beckwith, of Delaware College, Neal Con-
ley and G. H. Cantwell; on Nomination,
T. B. Jones and N. B. Culbert; on Resolu-
tions, P, B. Ayres, H. F. Pickles, G. M.
Leitch; on Communication, c. Baird M.
Simmons; on Finance, G. w. Todd, L. J.
ODaniel, 7. B. Jones. After the organiza-
ton of the meeting Rev. w. ]. DuHadway
pastor of the church, extended most cor
dial and hospitable welcome, to the mem
bers of the body, and every one at once felt
quite at home. A response was made by
Mr.. Crosby who spoke in terms highly ap-
preciative of the kindness of the people
who thus welcomed this body of earnest
christian workers to the town. The con-
vention preceded at once to the discussion
of the topics named upon the program.
Mr.. George w. Todd, President Of the
Diamond State Iron Co., and one of the
most active Sunday School work ers in Will
mington opened the discussion on the topic
"The True Aim of the Sunday School !"
This gave the key note to the work of the
day.
Mrs. William G. Mahaffy read paper on
"The Necessity of Adoption in Teaching the
Lesson" This paper received expressions
of highest commendation and appreciation.
Mr.. George Bush read thaughtfui and
scholarly paper on "The Importance of
Memorizing Scripture" He gave instances
in which this rich treasure was available
under the greatest difficulties of life. The
association adjourned at noon and during
the intermission, the various committees
met and prepared their reports for the
afternoon session which opened with a
service of song and prayer. Committees
reported and Rev. ]. Y. Dobbins, ID,
spoke on the topic "Winning Souls" The,
presentation of this subject was most in
spring appeal to every Sunday school
worker to reach and save the scholars.
This was followed by an address by DR.. 7.
E. Martindale, Benefits of fDenominational
Corporation in Sunday School Work. !"
The speaker in his own peculiar style, pre-
sented this subject in its relation to Church
and Sunday School work, with great clear
ness and awakened the greatest enthusiasm.
Then came Rev. Mr.. McElmoyle, of Elk
ton. remembered by so many By the address
he made lately at the Missionary service in
the Presbyterian Church of this town.
Three such speakers are seldom heard at
any one gathering. Miss Mary Lacklen at
the closing session in the evening read one
of the finest papers of the entire day. The
closing moments of this gathering were
entertaining and deeply impressive as one
after another arose and spoke of the help
received and the purpose to go home and
do better work than ever before.
The convention gave no uncertain sound
on the Temperance question. They not
only by unanimous vote demonstrated
against granting license to sell rum under
the shadow of Delaware College, but by the
following ringing resolution placed them
selves on record.
ResotUed, That in the Liquor Traffic this
convention recognizes the greatest evil of
the day, and we enter our solemn and
earnest protest against any legislation, fav-
orable to this inquitions business, and
hereby petition the judges our county court,
not only not to grant new licenses, to the
ever increasing number of applicants, but
to reduce the number of saloons already in
existence.
Miss Grace Quigg of Wilmington was the
organist under Prof. John B, Sweeney, at
the convention, and received vote of
thanks for the excellent service rendered.
Rev. DIR. J. L. Vallandham attended
every session of the association and was
deeply interested in all the proceedings
The long and faithful pastorate of this
venerable minister has been source of
blessing to the community where he lives,
and by whom he is greatly respected and
loved.