The Monitor-register., 1896-10-09

nswer were quite original, and furnished
amusement to the large audience and
opportunity for Mrs. Barnes to show her
TACT as a teacher. Miss Lydia Cooper told
OF the formation of the union of primary
teachers in Woodstown.
The enrolment committee reported 2T3
delegates present, representing thirty
seven schools.
a NUMBER OF pastors expressed the M
relves as to the "most needed improve
ment in Sunday-school work." those
skeaking being Revs. F. j. Collier. ]. FL
hutchinson, j. E. Wiley, s. J.. Mcdowell
and j. R. Thompson.
W. ". Louderbough, for the committee
on Resolutions, reported as follows, and
they were adopted:
Resolved, That while we greatly regret
the large falling off in the number of schol-
airs converted to Christ during the past year,
feryent thanks to God for His Continued
favor upon us and for the measure of sue
cess and prosperity we have enjoyed in all
our schools.
Resolved, That it becomes us as Sunday
school workers, in dependence upon the
Holy Spirit. In the use of our larger expert
ence, and in the application of the valuabl
instruction and inspiration received at this
convention, to enter upon the work of an
other year with larger faith, greater zeal,
deeper conviction and renewed Conservation.
Resolved, That we are fully persuaded of
the great value of the Home Glass Depart
ment, and recommend that all OF our schools
take steps for its early introduction; also,
that we appreciate the labors of Rev. l.. ID.
Stuitz, State Secretary of this department,
who has so ably and Zealously devoted him
self to the advancement of this work.
RESOLVED, we rejoice in the great ad-
vance made in the department of Primary
Work under the efficient leadership of our
State Secretary, and that we urge upon all OF
our scholars the importance of protiting by
the special efforts now being made in this
direction.
ReSolUed, That we urge upon all of our
schools the Importance OF special instruc-
ton upon temperance, Sabbath Observance,
social purity and good citizenship, and we
recommend a general use of the temperance
pledge.
ResoIved, That we rejoice in the good
work which has already been done In The
way of township organizations. and urge
the continued and hearty cooperation of
all our schools for the extension and success
of this work.
WHEREAS, The Rev. A. III. Sembower, who,
for twelve years, was an active and efficient
worker among us. has now removed to an
other county, therefore,
ReSOLped, That we express our deep sense
of loss at his removal, our gratitude for his
long and faithful service. and our wish that
Gods choicest blessings may rest upon him
in his new field of labor.
Resolved, That we hereby express our sim
cere thanks to the several speakers who
have so ably instructed US at this conven-
ton; also to the trustees and pastor of this
church tor the use of their handsome build
ing; to the choir, for their excellent music,
and to the people of Woodstown, for their
generous hostitality.s.
The afternoon session closed with a con-
ference on primary work, conducted by
Mrs. Barnes.a
The treasurer reported a balance on
hand from last year of $160 As. Received
ibis year $107. 4s. Expended, $114. 90,
leaving a balance of $152.97.
The evening session opened with a
song service by the united choirs, the ad-
dress being delivered by Hartman Baker,
Esq, Cashier of the Merchants National
Bank, Philadelphia, on the "Best 1 can
Do" Closing words were spoken by
State Secretary FERGUSON, Rev. s. j.
Mcdowell, President Thompson, and the
convention adjourned.