Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1893-10-26
ESTABLISHED A. D. 1852.
S. S. WORKERS.
MEET AT LIBERTY CENTER AND
HOLD AN ENTHUSIASTIC CON-
VENTION.
Napoleon Selected as the Place OF
Next Meeting-New Officers
Elected.

The recent gathering OF s. s. workers. in
annual convention at Liberty Center was a
grand success. the interest being kept ul
from first to last to fever heat. The con-
vention met on Tuesday the 18th inst, at the
NJ. E. Church in that village at $3.50 O'Clock
a. M, A goodly number were present at the
opening. The meeting was called to order
by President E. M. Hollopeter, of Grelton,
and opened by singing, and an invocation
by Rev. Sinclair, Pastor of the M. E. Church,
after which he extended hearty, cordial
welcome to the convention in, a few we'll
chosen remarks, which were suitably re-
sponded to by the President. The secretary
being absent, Mr.. T. s. Lingel of Napoleon
was chosen TO fill the vacancy. The FORE
noon was chiefly spent in listening to the re-
schools in different parts of the county.
The reports were off interest to all, and ex-
hibited the fact that Henry county is not far
behind her sister counties in zeal for s. s.
work with fair prospect of overtakinR the
best of them.
Mrs. H. @. Tubbs of Ridgewille read a
paper entitled "The 8. s. Teachers Mis-
sioD," which was superlatively good, con-
tanning many grand thoughts clothed in
choice, elegant and expressive language.
At the afternoon session the house was
we'll filed not only with people, but with a
healthy inspiration, much of which was
kindled by the noble and eloquent words of
Mr.. Marion Lawrence of Toledo, General
Secretary of the State Association. This
gentleman proved host in himself with
tongue all on fire with zeal for s. s. work.
His subject was Normal Work." in which
he urged the formation of normal classes
in convention with all s. s.. when practical.
He also gave an illustration of primary
teaching, using volunteer class of little
folks, which was intensely interesting and
fascinating. He also delivered an address
in the evening to crowded house.
The sessions on Wednesday were held in
the German Reformed Church. At the
morning session a paper was read by Mrs.
NJ. G. Townsend of Holgate, "The Relation
of the Superintendent to the s. s." which
called forth some interesting remarks. This
was followed by paper from W. T. Chap
man of Ridgeville, entitled ''The Sunday
School and the Saloon" which ELECTED
much discussion. ,esSs
The afternoon session was chiefly taken,
up with business matters, among which was
the selection of officers for ensuing year
which resulted as follows:
President, Malcolm Crockett, of Grelton;
Secretary, W. T. Chapman, Ridgeville;
Treasurer, T. S. Lingle, Napoleon.
The following Vice-Presidents were
chosen to act as committee on s. s. work:
E. L. Lingel, of Freedom township;
J. E. Leist, of Liberty township; H. Q. Coe,
of Napoleon township; Steven Philpot, of
Mcclure; and Mrs. NJ. G. Townsend, of
Holgale.
1t was then unanimously resolved to hold
the next annual meeting at Napoleon.
Mrs. Townsend then presented resolu-
tion expressive of the warm appreciation
felt by the association for the able and eff
cient services OF the retiring President,
which was unanimously adopted. The con-
vention also adopted resolution presented
by Mrs. II. @. Tubbs, expressing heartfelt
thanks for the kindness manifested by the
citizens of Liberty Center in opening their
doors to delegates, providing for their
wants, without money and without price. The
hurry of business, however, caused an over
sight in not expressing (what every one felt)
thanks to the choir for their beautiful music
of which they seem to have a never failing
supply.
This ASSOCIATE On can hardly fail tc prcve a
godsend to every locality in which it shall
hold its annual meetings, for, by the mutual
interchange of ideas, the standard of s. S.
work must necessarily advance in our coun-
ty. W. T. @.
Oct. 2lst 's3.