Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1898-06-03
FuH Report of the Six
teenth annual Con.
Tention of the 4.
N. g, S. S.. ~a
Muchakinock,sSThur May so.
MORNING SESSION.

MuchalSinock,fT thursday, May 26.
MORNING SESSION.
| A large number of intelligent young
men and women, representing the diff
ferrent Sabbath Schools Of this district
met at tthe church, this morning at 9:3O
o'clock. The choirled the congregation
in singing, '.Blest Be the Tie That
Binds" The scripture lesson was read
by Rev. Mrs. Ford. and she offered a
soul stirring prayer only such as one
W hoes heart was in touch with Christ
could offer. The choir composed Of the
different delegates rendered another
selection and the next twenty-five
minuets were spent in testimonial meet
ing, which was enjoyed by all present.
The convention was organized, and the
different committees We're appointed.
Mr.. Simon L. Terry of Boone, was
elected secretary, Benthan of KeokulS
was elected Asst. Sec. BY common
consent of the convention, Rev. Z.
Reeves Talked upon his Normal work
and was followed by Rev. G. NJ. Till
man of Keol<uh. Both speeches were
full of good thoughts and were we'll
received by the audience. The report
Of the delegates were received, and the
convention adjourned with benediction
by Rev. A. M. White, Oskaloosa.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Devotional exercises led by Miss Del
10 Davis of Abba. The roll call was
omitted, and the minutes of the session
was read and adopted. The report Of
the Sunday'School were continued from
the morning session. After the ap-
pointment of more necessary commit
tees, Rev. w. Wells, of the Swedish
Baptist church. .Muchakinock, addressed
the convention. Response was made
by Rev. Il. Reeves. Those who have
heard this great pulpit orator know
how nicely he can tell how the human
race is Of one blood, and one flesh. His
speech was we'll received. "The Things
that Should and Should not be done by
Superintendet," was opened by Mr..
Cratic of Oskaloosa, and was thorough
ly discussed by the convention. The
subject, "a Model Sunday SCHOOL, was
taken up and many instructive speeches
We're made on the subject. The tinan-
cial committee took up the collection,
and after the doxology and benediction
the convention adjourned to meet at
nine o'clock Friday morning.
MORNING SESSION MAY 81.
The convention assembled this morn
ing and the devotional services were
led by Bro Thomas. The roll was call
ed. A general discussion as to the legi-
bility of a S, s. delegate followed. A
paper entitled The Sunday School and
Church Relation" was read by Miss
Benthan of Keokuk. The paper was
a beautiful production of wonderful
brain. 1t was we'll rt ccivcd, and very
highly recommended by the intellectual
ministers. The delegate from Wash
ington, Belle Hall, read very inter-
esting and instructive essay on, The
Model Sunday School, A discussion
followed, and the many delegates made
short speeches which convinced the
the audience of their ability. The re-
port Of the printing was received. The
convention adjourned to meet at two
o'clock.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The session opened by devotional SER
vices led by Miss Maggie Mason, Iowa
City. The roll was called. Essay,
Study of Lessons in Teachers Meet
ing," was very ably rendered by Miss
Ida Hamilton. Ottumwa. A instruct
i've discussion followed. Next,
Rev. T. Reeves introduced the
Normal with his usual intelligence,
and was followed by G. NJ. Tillman. of
Keoknk, on Christian Evidence Rev.
Bruce of st. Paul lectured on "Church
History Mrs. L. +. johnson read a
paper, ''Outlines on Teaching" written
by Miss Georgia Blackburn of Oskaloosa
After the Normul work had been COM
pleted by the convention, Miss Della
Davis read a very instructive essay on.
DUTY of Teachers to Glass; Follow
ed was Il paper read by Miss Louisa
Mason. She was equal to her subject,
What to do with Dead Sunday
school," and every one felt benefited by
her noble thought. Miss Mae Williams
delivered in a very creditable manner
an essay. entitled, ''What is the Ulti-
mate Purpose of the Sunday School.
Her thoughts were perfectly expressd,
and her grammatical constructions su-
preme. Mr.. S. L. Terry objected to the
ladies reading their papers, and receiv-
ing the praise of the convention. Then
Mr.. l.. Dewitt Lowery of Cedar Rapids
read on the subject. Helps and Hin
derence to the Superintendent. follow
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EVENING SESSION