The Russellville Democrat., 1893-08-03

coming session, but that substi- tute will be passed, the exact char acter of which he cannot foretell. He looks for stormy and very in- teresting session.
 PROCEEDINGS Ol the Pope County Sunday School
 Association. The Association met in annual session at Appleton, July IS, 1893. On Tues day night Rev. R. l.. Benn of Russell vile preached the opening sermon. WEDNESDAY MORNING. Promptly at o'clock the Association was called to order by Bro. J. F. Mun- day, president, and opened with relig- l ious exercises.
 The secretary being absent, the pres ident appointed T. k. Pitts and J. H. Bruton secretaries.
 After delivering forceful, eloquent and encouraging address to the Associ- ation, the president appointed the fol- lowing committees: On credentials- L. Russell, J. II. Bruton and J. 5. Church. On statistics u. A. Lewis, B. Cowell and J. c. Bonds. On noml- nations IF. D. E. Montgomery, J F. Reeds and J. c. Bonds. On resolutions W. NJ Peeler, J. B. Cawhorn and J. Is. Church. On temperance ". l.. ! Sibley, J. w. Bruton and o. F. 5ettis. Welcome address was delivered by Rev. J. W. Bruton in an eloquent and earnest msnner, and was responded to by Hon. Lawrence Russell in very happy style.
 The Association then adjourned till l :39 D. m.
 AFTERNOON SESSION
 Devotional exercises conducted by Bro. J. $. Church. Topic, "The Sunday School and the Home." was presented In an able man ner by Bro, J. c. Bonds. who was tol- I lowed by Bros. Church, Lewis, Sibiey, Cowel and Keys. U. J. Hearon and O.. F. Bettis.
 Topic, "The Model Teacher" was presented by F. D. E. Montgomery and ably discussed by Rev. U. J. Hearon. Bros. J. F. Munday and T. F. Shackle- ford and Rev ". J. McAllister. D. c. Hopkins being absent, the sub 1 feet, "Music in the Sunday School,' was led by J. H. Gamer, seconded by Rev. R. l.. Benn and others.
 NIGHT SESSION. The session was opened with song service, after which Bro. w. J. McAl- ister offered prayer.
 "Jhe Sunday School Superintendent" was the topic to be discussed at this ses- sion, It was presented in an interest ing speech by Rev. O. K. Bettis, who was followed by Bros. Montgomery, Cowell, Shackleford and others in elo- quent and profitable speeches. | Reports from township vice-presi- | dents closed the program for the day. These reports indicated rapid increase | in the Sunday schools of the county, and were in every way encouraging to all engaged in Sunday school work. l Bro. J. H. Bruton being unable to attend the other sessions of the Associ- ation, k. l.. Lawrence was appointed secretary.
 Adjournment till morning. SECOND pAY-MoRNISG SESSION. Opened with devotional exercises by Bro. W. L. Sibley. Minutes of preced- ing day read. corrected and approved.
 Program of the day was then taken up, and the topic, "The Value of County Sunday School Association, and how to Advance its Interests" was pre- sented and forcibly discussed by Rev. U. J, Hearon. He was followed by Bros. McAlister, Bends and others.
 'eThe Sunday School and the Citizen" was ably discussed by Bros. J. A. Lew is, l.. Russell, Rev. K. l.. Benn and others.
 .sThe Relation of the Sunday School to the Church and both to Society" was introduced by Hon. W. L. Sibley, and discussed by Bro. II. A. Clifton, Rev. K. l.. Benn and others.
 REPORT OF COMMITTEES.
 The following committees reported and were discharged: On credentials, on statistics, on nominations, on reso- lutions, and on temperance.
 Report of the committee on temper ance caused considerable discussion | and tested the exact sentiment Of the Association and audience on that qnes- ton.
 The committee on resolutions made | the following report: 'Resolyeds that the hearty thanks of this Association l are uuG dflQ diC hCtCOl NSHANtNt NhS | people of Appleton and community for | the Kindness and liberal hospitality | shown to the members of this Asocia- ton and to visiting brethren, to Bro. H. Gamer for presiding so aceeptably | at the organ, and to other friends for | giving us good service, to our worthy | president and secretaries for efficient work done in their respective positions, | and also to the brethren of the Metho- | dist church for the use of their house during the sessions Of the Association. |
 J. E. CAwHoRH,)
 W. Nj. PEELER, Com. l
 J. $. CHURCH,
 In the election of officers for the ensu- ing year, J. F. Munday was reelected 1 president, R. l.. Lawrence was elected secretary and Mrs. Minnie Rutf was unanimously reelected treasurer.
 Delegates to the State Sunday School l Association ''. Bonds, Lawrence Russell, J. W. Bruton and W. Nj. Peel CT.
 In the selection Of place for next Association, London and Atkins were presented, the former being selected. Adjournment till l 80 D. m.
 EVENING SESSION.
 Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. K. l.. Benn.
 Minutes of previous session read and | approved.
 Further consideration of the program was dispensed with and the Association after AiRging "Gcd be with you till We meet again" adjourned sine die.
 J. F. MUSDAY, President. J. E. ParTs, ''SS'