The Monitor-register., 1897-10-08
TOWNSHIP SECRETARIES.

TOWNSHIP SECRETARIES.
Salem, Gao. Dare.
Elsinboro, Wn. Richman.
Pilesgrove, Joseph s. Broadway.
Warrington, Mrs. M. E. Lawrence.
Upper PENIS Neck, Harry E. Cromp-
ton.
Lower PENIS Neck, Samuel U. Elwell.
Alloway, Lewis Sayre.
Lower Alloways Creek, W. J. s. Brad.
way.
Quinton, T. M. Birohmeier.
Upper Pittsgrove, Edward Borton.
Pittsgrove, j. r. Edwards.
Oldmans, John M. Given.
Member State Executive Committee,
Benz. Patterson, Woodstown.
The report was adopted, and the exec
utive committee authorized to fill all
vacancies.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following, which were unanimously
adopted, the amendment on race track
gambling being made apparent defeat, as
it was thought then that 1t had been de.
feated:
Resolved, That we feel grateful to God for
His blessings Upon the labors of the pastors
and Sabbath-school officers and teachers
during the past year, and that we are en-
couraged to put forth our best efforts for
the religious instruction and training of
youth, and for their conversion in the year
RESOLVED, Recognizing, as we do, the great
need OF intellectual elevation of our colored
| population, and remembering, too, that they
are q part of those "for whom Christ died,''
RESOLVED, That we extend to them most
earnest welcome to our conventions, tnstt-
tutes and all similar gatherings THAI may
help them to realize and fulfill their duties
| as Christian citizens.
Resolved, That we more diligently second
| the efforts OF our earnest and faithful State
Secretary of the Home Glass Department,
Rev. L.. ID. Stultz, and work for the intro
| duction and growth of this new factor for
good in our several Sabbath-schools.
RESOLVED, That we express our hearty APP
proval OF the work being done by the De
urge upon all the primary teachers of the
county to make special effort to profit by
this plan of instruction; that we also heart
lily commend the efforts OF our State Secre-
tary for the help to teachers of all depart
ments in establishing the county institute
for the study OF methods; and recommend
to all the Importance OF profting by the
Resolved, That we deeply regret that at
the recent election in New Jersey a pro-
| posed amendment to the Constitution Of the
Stale, prohibiting gambling, lotteries and
other evils, was apparently rejected, there
by placing the State in the ~unenviable posi-
ton OF seeming to cOuntenance certain
immoral practices; ana, in view of the
result of this election. we feel the import
ance Of imparting such practical ~instruc-
ton to the children ana youth in our Sab
bath-schools as will keep them from gam
bling, from betting, and from taking part
IN dost e g %lg1hs th %etb to shu IN dishonest sainins
money, and to set an example of integrity
and industry in their daily lives.
Resolved, That q special and systematic !
effort should be made to bring before our
schools instruction along the lines of tenn
perance,. social purity and observance OF
the Lords day and that we urge upon all
our schools the importance of such iastruc-
ton.
Resolved, That we recog nize in the sum-
mer school of methods, so generously Of
fered to New Jersey Sabbath-school work
ers by our State organization, untold
advantages for intellectual and spiritual
quipmen for their most important work;
and that we make honest efforts to enable
many of our faithful workers to take ad-
vantage of the opportunities this school
RESOLVED, That the benefit of township
organizations to our county abbath-school
we Yea are deepiy impressed Spsi With the great
blessing they have been to our many ear
nest workers in all parts of the county.
Of zeal In this branch Of our work, and
earnestly beseech our county officers, town
ship secretaries, and all who can, to give
their most earnest prayers and attention
during the coming year TO the development
and maintenance of these important organ
izations.
Resolved, That we hereby express our
sincere thanks to the speakers of the day
and also to both our State Secretaries for
the most excellent and practical instruc-
ton they AVE given US during the sessions
of this convention; and that we also heart
lily thank the trustees 6nd pastor OF this
church for the cordial welcome they have
given the convention to hold its sessions in
this most beautiful church edif1ce. That
we also tender our thanks to the choir for
their pleasant service OF song; ana to the
generous hospitality.
The committee on death of members
| made mention Of the death of James F.
Layton, of Upper Peun's Neck, a de.
voted worker in the schools of that town
ship, and for several years the efficient
township secretary.
An invitation was extended from St.
Paul's M. e. Church through the Super
intendent of the Sabbath school, Mr.. s.
r. Leap, to meet In that place next year,
and it was accepted with the thanks of
the convention.
The committee on enrolment reported
by calling on the delegates to rise and be
counted, with the following result: Pas
tors, IL; superintendent, 10; primary
teachers. %; teachers, 70; home depart
ment superintendents, 4; scholars, about
100; visitors, 5. From Salem, z; Elsin-
boro, Q; P~ilesgrove, 10; Warrington, A.;
U. P. Neck, 10; L. P. Neck, 6; Alloway,
10; l.. A. Creek, 5; Quinton, 6; Upper
Pittsgrove. SO; Pittsgrove, Sc; Old
mans, 1.
Tho newly elected president, Rev.
Geo. s. Wendell, was presented to the
convention by the retiring president,
Rev. j. G. Edwards.
Rev. l.. D. Stultz, Home Depart
ment Secretary, then led a conference on
the benefits and need of home depart
ment work. He explained the object to
be to hold on 70 those Who cannot, for
any reasop, attend the ordinary sessions
of the school. Church members not
stricken OF the roll Of members because
old and sick, or unable 10 attend.
Neither should such persons be un-
schooled. Rev. DR.. Ewing, Of Dare.
town; DR.. Collier, of Woodstown, Score
tary Stratton, and Rev. J.. 6. Edwards,
of Salem; Rev. Alfred Wagg And ]. r.
Edwards, Of Elmer; Lewis Hitohner, Jr.,
Of Friesburei Rev. ]. D. Webb, OF
Friendship, and Rev. e. @. Hulse, of
Pedricktown, all gave strong testimony
in favor of the home d.r.. .,,r
s...S sSvsrotary Eereusaon followed
with an address on the STRUCTURAL form
of the New Testament" He divided the
book into sig sections. !. Nativity
Psalms and preaching of John, the Rap
fist. 2. Early teaching-the words OF
Jesus, as distinot from the Gospel, which
is the teaching Of Jesus;~ preaching Of
Peter, Philip and Stephen; Paul's preach