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 tion.

The Union County INSTRUMENTATION
Sunday School Convention met with Fosters
Chapel Sunday School, August 10th and
l1th.
After devotional exercises, conducted by
Rev. e. F. Clarkson, the roll of schools was
called and foriy-four schools answered, re-
presenting a membership of 20l3.
On motion, 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. I.
Gee Secretary, J. l.. Strain Treasurer, ].
W. Gregory.
Executive Committee, S. NJ: Rice. Jr. E.
u, J. w. Scott, N. G. Littlejohn, Z. w.
Jeter and c. W. Whisonant.
The address Of welcome was made by s..
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 and others.
The query, "Are we not depending upon
the lesson "Hclps" too much, in preparing
the lessons, to tho exclusion Of the bible as
| book" brought forth much discussion.
After which committee was appointed to
| draft a resolution upon the use of the bible
| in the Sunday school.
At the suggestion Of the committee, 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
| 10 hninn ntnI ,pl hot tbiS N
| recommend that all the schools supply them
selves with bibles aud use the same in in
structing the Glasses.
| An essay by Miss Lizzie Gregory, on
Music in the church and Sunday school" "
was read by S. NJ. Rice, Jr., Esq, which
was enjoyed by the nvention, and the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Re,oired, That this convention appreciate
tho beautiful and instructive essay which
was composed by Miss Lizzie Gregory and
read to us by s. NJ. Rice, Jr., ESQ,
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 q very interesting account oi
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.. j. 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.
Resolrsd, That this convention do now ex-
press its thanks for the oordiality, 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. c. Roberts were elected
delegates to the State Convention.
Tho following township Supe:iH:endal;s
were elected:
Draytonville, Il. C. Littlejo ohm; Cowboys
vile. r. c. Patrick Pinckney, G. I. Gault
Santuc, j. W. Gregory; Fish Dam, NJ. c.
Deaver; Goshen Hill, s. NJ. Rice, Sr.
Cross Keys, G. b. Bobo; Bogansvile j. NJ.
Whitehead Jonesvillc. II. W. Gossett
Union, S. NJ. Rice, Jr., f. U.
There being no further BUSINESS before
the convention it adjourned sine die.
| j. l.. STRAIN, S. s. STOKES,
Secty. President.