The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1896-07-18
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EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION.

WITH ltS several dutlltollumS anu all ltS
modern conveniences, fremont Temple is
perhaps better adapted to caring for con-
ventions than any similar building in
America.
The convention opened under most favor
able auspices, the preliminary meeting of
the executive committee having been one
of great spiritual power. Among the mem
bers of this committee were Mr. Frank
Woods, of Baltimore, Sec, and Prof. H. S.
Goldey, of Wilmington, Del. On Tuesday
morning after devotional exercises led by
Dir. ID. L. Moody, the convention was
called to order by Mr.. 3. +. Jacobs, chair
man of the executive committee. In the
absence of Hon. Lewis Miller, of Ohio, Mr..
VIM. Randolph, of Missouri, Vice-Presi-
dent of the international Convention, was
requested to preside.
Rev. George c. Lorimer, pastor of Ire
mont Temple delivered the address of well
come. He said in part: "All progress
must be from the people up, never from
the rulers down. The church should keep
abreast of the training and culture of the
world. Inspire the youth with the pro-
foundest reverence for the Word of God.
Use no lesson helps in class. When your
pupils see the Christ in you, you are fit to
teach.n
The nominating committee presented to
ID
Capen of Boston, who was unanimously
elected He was received with great APP
plause and spoke at some length. He said:
''The great Sunday School army outnum-
bers all other divisions in the religious
army in the world, including the Young
Mems Christian Association. Epworth
Leagues, and Young Peoples Society of
Christian Endeavor. 1t represents over
10000, coo scholars and nearly 800, 600
teachers. .
Mr.. VIM. Reynolds, of Peoria, ILL.,. In
ternational Field Superintendent, in his
report said: Each year the conviction
deepens in my soul that no other agency is
doing so much for the evangelization of the
world as this international Sunday School
work. At the same time there is no agency
with greater room for improvement than
this strong right army of the church"
He gave as factors in the improvement
/. Perfect organization
9. Normal classes.
3. Cooperation of public educators.
4. Young Peoples Societies
5. House to house visitation.
8. Home class department.
:. Publication.
Mr. Reynolds has visited every state and
territory III the Union with the exception
of Alaska, every province except Alberta
and Newfoundland. During the past year
the international Committee has put three
additional workers in the field, Mr. Hugh
Cork, of Marshall, Mimi, in the northwest,
Prof. H. NJ. Hamill, Illinois, in the south,
anf Rev. L. &. Maxwell among the colored
people of the Southern States. Eighteen
states and provinces, Maryland and Della
ware among the number, are counted as
banner states and provinces. That is. every
county is organized and holds convention
at least once year.
When subscriptions for the support of
the international work were called for
there was a generous response. Thirty
eight states, territories and provinces
pledged s., $50 per annum, or 500, 40 for
the three years. Thirty-eight persons made
individual subscriptions aggregating 81, 665
for the three years. The entire amount
subscribed for the three years until the
next convention making S36,072. There
are still 81 states, territories and provinces
yet to hear from.
Thursday was given up to the Primary
Workers of the International Primary Tn
ion. Miss Bertha F. Vela, of Massachu-
sets, secretary, made very able address.
She said in part: Achievement is born of
vision. Visions are given by the Holy
Spirit. 1t is because Bishop Vincent and
Mr.. Jacobs needed the vision given them
that we are privileged TO meet here today
from all the states and provinces united in
work by the International Sunday School
Organization. Primary state work was
born OF vision; vision given the char
man of our executive committee February
), 1892, while attending a Sunday School
Convention at Springfield. 1t is recorded
that the Pilgrim Fathers landing at Ply
mouth erected church and school build
ing in one, before they laid the foundation
of their own homes. Also in records of the
second days history of Boston, it is written
that Brother Philemon was to teach the
children the catechism with the reading
and spelling it contained. As we recall
these facts, and consider the leading posi-
ton Massachusetts has always occupied on
educational questions, we are gratified to
see has enriched her history by this later
significant fact. She is the first state
which through a state organization has
begun to give special attention to the relig
ious education of the thousands of children
in her Bible schools -
Mrs. Wilbur F. Crafts, of Washington,
ID. c., President of the international Prim-
ary Mon eXplainpl its purposa md Some