The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1894-08-11
SUNDAY SCHOOL coxvhxrloN-
An Interesting and Successful
MSetfng of Sunday School
Workers of Lafayette.

Pursuant to notice Parish Sun
day School Convention was heia
last Thursday in the Methodist
church under the management of
of Mr.. G.. A. Tiebout, representing
the State Sunday School. Associa-
ton.
The convention was called to
order by Mr.. Tiebout, who briefly
explained the objects in view, sum-
marizing the whole in the motto:
stMore Work and Better Work in
the Sunday Schools"
Rev. J. M. Beard then lead an
appropriate passage of Scripture
and prayed Gods blessing on the
convention.
Mrs. r. S. Randle delivered an
address of welcome, which was re-
sponded to by Rev. Abel Hoffpauir.
The following committee on organi
cation was appointed; T. F. Webb,
Jr., Starcus Hoffpauir, David Riggs.
Rev. Ross Randle spoke on the
EQUITIES of Sunday School Teach
ers," and was followed by others
in expressions of individual exPe-
rience.
The subject, "How to Interest
Parents," was then generally dis
cussed.
Miss Stella Truman, of Opelou-
sas, then read an essay on t'What
Pupils Expect of their Teachers.
The young lady reflected credit upon
herself by the ability and earnest
sincerity with which she presented
the duties and responsibilities de-
volving upon the conscientious
teacher. The paper showed mature
thought and thorough biblical knowl-
edge which latter was indeed thebasis
and inspiration of the entire essay.
Justice can not be accorded here
to the sterling merit of the article
for only those can appreciate it
who were fortunate enough to hear
its eloquent delivery.
The various Sunday Schools re-
presented submitted the following
reports:
Ridge - Superintendent, Abel
Hoffpauir; secretary, Jno. HOLSTER;
teachers and officers, 9; pupils, u;
average, 40.
Observation-Disclosures, silas
Hoffpauir; Ben Avant, assistant;
Miss Eula Koch, secretary;
teachers, 6; pupils, So;
Lafayette NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
dent. David Riggs; secretary and
treasurer, J. J. Davidson;
teachers, 6; pupils, IS.
Lafayette Presbyterian-Superin-
tendent, L. F. Webb, Jr, r.. G.
Greig, secretary; Miss Anna Webb,
treasurer; teachers, 3; pupils, SO.
The above schools were repre-
sented bv their respective officers
and delegates in NUMBER 81.
Rev. Neal then spoke on <'Use
and Abuse of the Lesson Paper"
which was followed by a general
and at times very animated dis
cussion Of the subject.
The following delegates were
elected to represent the body in the
State conventions: Bethel, Silas
Hoffpauir; Ridge, Abel Hoffpauir;
Lafayette, w. B. Torian, r. G..
Greig.
The committee on organization
submitted a constitution and the
following list of officers for perma-
nent organizations: Thos. F. Webb,
Sr., president; r. G. Greig, scretary;
Miss Eula Koch, assistant secretary;
Starcus Hoffpauir, treasurer; vice
presidents w. .Torian, Ben Avant,
Able Hoffpauir, Fred Webb: EN-
ecutive committee: Hines Hofpauir,
John Hollister, VIM. Beadle.
At the evening session, Mr.. Tie
bout gave an interesting exposition,
an "Outline Study of the Four
Gospel"
Other subjects were briefly dis
cussed among which may be men
toned ssHouse to House Visitation. "
The utmost enthusiasm prevailed
throughout the proceedings which
were interspersed with religious ex-
excuses and song service. Misses
Stella Truman and l.. E. Hafkes-
bring presided at the organ and
assisted by the young ladies and
gentlemen of the choir, rendered the
song service most important
feature of the convention
A vote of thanks was rendered
Mr.. Tiebout for the able manner
with which he conducted the con-
vention and for the deep interest
aroused by him in Sunday School
work.
The sum of $40 50 was reported
subscribed to aid in carrying on the
work of the State Association.
Rev. I. S. Randle then made an
earnest and; fe1vent appeal for more,
thorough and conscientious labor in
the cause and the convention adj
journed sine die by singing '<God
Be With You Till We Meet Again. -