The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1895-08-23

choir sang "Iu the rift cd rock L m resting"
and j. W. Gregory proceeded to discuss
1.-The duties Of teachers" He was followed
by w. I. Thomson and r. T. Gee on the
same subjet. Maps were exhibited by
Township Superinteadcnts 7. NJ. Little
john, w. ii. Gosset, and 8. NJ Rice Sr.,
showing the progress Of their work in locat-
ing Sunday Schools in their respective town.
ships. On motion of j. w Gregory it was
ordered that the township superintendents
be instructed to make and exhibit such maps
of their respective townships at the next
meeting of this convention as will give u
correct idea of the progress Of clearing
away the darkness now hanging over many
portions OF their respective townships. The
choir sang babe of Bethlehem" S. NJ.
Rice, Sr., and J. G. Farr spoke as to 1.-The
best way of improving the townships work"
s. NJ. Rice mored that the superintendent
of each school be required to call to his as :
sistance such al as he thought necessary to
examine all teachers before they be au-
thorized to teach in the Sunday Schools in
the county. After discussion it was tabled.
The treasurer, I. NJ. Liulejohn, reported
that the collection so far was inadequate to
meet the expenses Of the convention and
pay off the county's pledge, 5000 to the
State convention, which was $1,000, $4 90
of which had been paid. On motion it was
agreed that u committee of six young ladies
be appointed to wait upon the congregation;
and solicit contributions to pay off the debt
aud that they have until the afternoon session
to make their reports
On motion it was agreed that the deegat-
es of the different denominations meet dur
ing recess and select their candidate for the
State Sunday School convention next year
Session then adjourned with benediction by
IL. w. Gosset.
The afternoon session was opened by the
chsr singing "ln the resurrection mora
and prayer by Prof w. f. Macarthur.
The following township superinte tendents
were elected: Bogansville-J. NJ White
| head; Draytonvile-J. c. Thomson; Cross
| keys-T. II. Gore; Fish Dam w. L
Jeter. Gowdesville - L. NJ. Littlejohn
Goshen Hill - S. NJ. Rice Sr. Jonesville-
W. IL. Gosset; Pinckncy y. V. Askew;
Sanruc-J. W. Gregory Union S. NJ. Roe,
| Jr., f. U.
| vention of 1896 were elected: G.. w. Whis-
onant, J. q. Farr, J. W. Gregory aud I. NJ
| Lttlejohn.
| The collection Committee of young ladies
| reported the amount raised by them was
sufficient to pay off the claims against the
| convention.
Invitations were extended from Eib.thel
! and Upper Fair Forest schools for the con.
vention to meet with them next year.
C.S. Greer offered the following reso lutior
| which was unanimously adopted.
| RESOLVED, That the thanks of this con-
vention be rendered the peopic Of New Hep,
for their kind invitation to meet and hold
| our convention with them, and also for tn,
hospitahle manner in which they have en-
tertained the members and friends of this
Il t,nn .ltri II,
| Prof. A. G. Davis and the local choir for th o
excellent music they have furnished which
has added SO much to the work Of making
the convention a success.
| w. III. 5. Harris otferel the following
which was unanimously adopted.
| RESOLVED, that the thanks of this conyen
ton is due Prof w. F. McArthur for hi.
presence aud help during this session aud
that we extend TO him cordial invitation I
meet with us again.
| j. l.. Strain moved that vote Of thanks
be extended the committee Of young ladic
who have done so much to collect funds tC
pay of the obligations of this convention
Adopted.
| 5. NJ Rice, Jr., l.. U., moved that a vot
of thanks be tcndorcI the president. secrc
tary and other officers of this convention
for their services during this session. Adopt
| ed.
&. 5. Greer moved that the secretary h
directed to furnish the Union Times aud tn
Gaitney Weekly Ledger with copies Of thes
| proceedings aud ast the publication of tn
same, and also that the thanks of the con
yention be rendered these papers for thci
Kindness heretofore. Adopted.
y motion TO adjou having been adoptcu
the congregation stood and sung God b
with us till we meet again" j. I. Gregor
pronounced the bcncdlc,ion and the oon ven
ton adjourned 10 meet next August.