The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1897-02-03
Forest County S. S. Convention.

ton convened in the Presbyterian church
at Tionesia, Pa, on Wednesday and
Thursday of last week, Jan. 1928, 1897.
There was an unusually large atten-
dance of Delegates, superintendents and
pastors in attendance of which the follow
ing is list: II. A. Lynch, John Slough
ton and Mrs. Mary Whitmore, East Hick-
ory Mrs. Jennie Vail, Mr.. James Carson
and Mr.. Allender, West Hickory; Rev,
A. S. Stuart and wife, Mr.. Josiah Work
and wife, Redclyf'; MI. NJ. N, Zeller and
wife, DR.. S. s. fowler and wife, Mr.. NJ.
V. Patterson and wife, Mrs. Ed, Watson,
Mr.. Harriger, Mrs. A. p. Wallace, Mar
ienville; Mr.. J. Crossgrove, Mr.. w, y.
Lands, Clarington Mrs. Harriet NJ.
Cook, Mr.. E. e. Stitzinger, Mr.. f, X.
Kreitlor, Nebraska; Mrs. Edward De-
woody, Mrs. Kate McNaughton, Fox
Creek.
On Wednesday afternoon at 1880 after
the enrolment of delegates and devotion
al exercises conducted by Rev. r. A.
Buzza, DR.. S. S. fowler, Of Marienville,
president of the County association, greet
ed the delegates and visitors in his usual
fluent manner, and the convention settled
down to business. We would give the
entire program as carried out, but on ac-
count of lack of space are unable to do so.
Among the many papers read by the de-
legates we will mention a few, the first
being one prepared by Mrs. Henry Shipe,
of Marienville, who was unable to attend
in person and her paper, entitled "The
Real Object of Sunday School Teaching" !"
was read by Mrs.M.N. zeller. This paper
was nicely gotten up and was we'll re-
ceived by those present.
Mrs. Jennie Vail, of Hickory, then
read paper entitled Opportunities and
Encouragements," that was well render
ed and received.
Mrs. A. J. Wallace, of Marienville, then
read a paper On 1.-THE Real Sunday
School," that was very instructive and
received the confirmation of the audience.
Mr.. Josiah Work, of Redclyffe, read a
paper entitled, "a Half Hour With the
Bible" This paper was excellently rem
dered and was very instructive.
Wednesday evening Rev. II. U. Roop,
Phi. D., State Supt. Normal Department,
gave Normal lesson on 1.-THE Book, "
which was excellent and received the
hearty ycommendation of the audience. This
was followed by an address by c. j. KEEP
hart, d. D., State General Secretary,
which was very instructive and will
prove of great benefit to the Sunday
School teachers and uperintendents Of
the county.
On Thursday addresses were made by
Rev. J. c. Mcdonald, Dist. Pres; DR.
| Roop, DIR. Kephart and others, and in the
aftersoon one hour was donated to the
children and the meeting was conducted
by Mrs. j. w. Barnes, State Sup't., o.
| Primary Work.
Thursday evening was taken up prin'
cipally by the introduction of the new
county President and other officers and al
address by Mrs. J. w. Barnes. This ad
dress was one of the principal features o.
the convention and was throughly enjoy
| ed by all. This closed the convention
which was consided by the delegates as q
very enjoyable affair and all seemed to
be well pleased and were jointly of the
opinion that to much praise could not be
given Mrs. j. b. Haggerty, Mrs. G. NJ
Whiteman aud Mrs. Eli Holeman, he
| committee on entertainment.
Following is the list of officers elected
for the ensuing year:
Pres. DR.. S. S, fowler, Marienville; v
p, P. NJ. Clark, Tionests Rec. Sec, R
]. Thompson, Tionesta; Cor. Sec. and
Treas, Mrs. NJ. V. Patterson, Marien.
vile; Home Dept, Mrs. Jas. Gilfillan
Nebraska; Executive Conn.,, T. w. Allen.
| der, West Hickory; Josiah Work, Red.
clyffe; II. II. Shoemaker, Tionesta, and
/ officers.
| RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were adopted
Resolved. That the thanks of the AS.
soelation are due and rendered,
First. To the workers, DR.. Kephart
DR.. Roop and Mrs. ]. w. Barr es for theil
words of instruction and inspiration.
Second. The District President, Rev
j. g. Mcdonald, for his work and words
Third. To our presiding officer, DIR, S
5. fowler and all others who have helpeC
to make our meeting success.
Fourth. To the citizens of Tionesta fol-
kind entertainment and interest in oul
| work.
Fifth. To the trustees of the church foI
the use of the church.
Sixth. To the papers of the county fol
notices of the meeting.
Be it also Resolved. That the execu
tive committee are urged to secure th,
largest delegation possible to the mex
State convention at Harrisburg.
Second. To secure as far as possibl,
the formation of Normal classes and th,
Inauguration of the work of the HON,
Department.