The Monitor-register., 1897-10-29

The annual meeting OF the Salem
County Bible Society took place yester-
day morning at the M. E. Church,
Quinton. Rev. j. ". Gamble, of Salem,
presided, and Morris q. Strstton. ESQ 4,
of Salem, acted as secretary. A number
of ministers and laymen, interested In the
work, were In attendance, and took part
in the exercises. The meeting was very
pleasant, profitable, and inspiring.
Every one seemed glad to be there.
Clinton Bowen, the treasurer, submitted
his report, which was audited, and found
correct. OF the funds in hand a doua.
ton of 800 was made to the parent
society in New York, to aid in carrying
on its great work in the United States
and in foreign countries. Reports were
made by township vice presidents con-
corning the distribution of Bibles. DR..
Collier opened a discussion which proved
to be a lively one on "The Place and
Use of he Bible in the Sunday School,"
He said that the lesson leaf had taken the
place of the Bible in some Sunday
schools. This was to be regretted, be.
cause the Bible was needed for reference
and to show the connection of lesson
with lesson. Young people ought to be
familiar with the names and order of the
books in the Bible. and to be able to
find any chapter or verse called for. Pas
sages of scripture should be committed
to memory. Every teacher and scholar
should have a Bible. The book should
be held in reverence, like the Lords day,
and the Lords house. Rev. Messrs Ed
wards, Louderbough, and Gamble OF
Salem, DR.. Wagg of Elmer, and DR..
Phillips, of Deerield, took part in the
discussion. Some thought the lesson
leaf should be studied thoroughly at
home, and then left there. DR.. W. w.
Moffett, the District Superintendent gave
an interesting account of the work of the
American Bible Society, and mentioned
that it is in great need of funds. Com
mittees were appointed before recess. A
bountiful dinner, provided by the ladies
of the church, was served in the lecture
room.
Rev. Chester Bridgman led the de.
vOtional exercises at the opening of the
afternoon session. The Nominating
Committee recommended that DR.. Collier
be President, M. b. .Stratton, Esq.
Secretary, and Clinton Bowen Treasurer,
for the coming year. The report was
adopted. Resolutions present ted by a
committee, we're adopted, which recon
mended that sthe Bible be used, during
the session of every Sabbath school, by
teachers and scholars; that increased
contributions be made for the Bible
Society, and money be given to it by
legacy. DR.. Moffett was commended to
the churches. Thanks we're given to the
Trustees for the use of the church, and
to the ladies who provided..she dinner.
Rev. A. 81. Eberhardt, of New Bruins
wick, delivered a fine address on 1.-THE
Excellence and Indestructibiltty of the
Bible" DR.. Phillips spoke of the work
of the Cumberland County Bible Society.
DR.. Moffstt made q good speech on "The
Power of the Word" Remarks were
made by George Dare, Mr.. Stratton, Mr..
Dorrell, Mr.. Edwards, Bridgman and
others. The society accepted an invita-
tatiou to meet at Pennsville NJ. E. Church
next year. The meeting closed with
singing and prayer. Rev. w. V. Louder
bough, of Salem, mades the evening
address.