Daily capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1896-1899, 1898-07-01
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terest and profit, IL we may judge
from the enthusiasm and the earnest
attention that prevailed from first to
last, Notwithstanding the strain that
comes from long sessions.
The sessions were crowded full OF
good things, so full in fact that time
would not permit all the programme
to be carried out as outlined and much
was left oyer until the evening session.
In the absence of the President,
w. II. Hawley, OF Pendleton, the
Vice-p president ]. W. Richardson Jr.,
called the convention to order at 10
O'Clock and after appointment Of
committees, Sister Ora Reed, Of Cor
Wallis, led In the discussion on the
subject "Work for the boys" In
which she impressed not only the
Importance of this work, but the fact
that good teacher, IL she works, in
and out of the class, needs not lack
for attentive scholars.
The con vention was made a mass
convention,;Ial interested In Sunday
School work being seated as delegates.
Although President W. II. Hawley
was absent the audience was thrilled
by his annual address which was read
by g. A. Dotson. He expressed his
unceasing interest in the work, and
his wish for the success of the conven-
tion.
Following this was the well conduc-
ted discussion of the subject, "Should
the Sunday School take the place of
the regular church for the CHILDREN"
by G, A. Dotson, of Pendleton. The
discussion was lively one and full of
interest.
At II O'Clock a rich and timely ad-
dress was delivered by Bro. Allyn M.
Esson, Of Monmouth. He urged the
necessity of qualified and trained
teachers for the children. He advised
that church building committee pro-
vide wisely for Sunday School work.
by building separate class rooms.
The morning session closed with pray
er by Bro. W. T. Allen.
The afternoon session opened at
1:30, with a devotional service led by
Bro. ]. j. Evans. The report Of the
Corresponding Secretary Gentry Rush
ing was very encouraging. He reported
having written 304 letters to the Sum
day schools of the state, which brought
back good reports from most of the
schools. Following the reports of
officers, Bro. A. H. Mulkey held dis
cussion of the question, "What Can l
Do for Christ in the Sunday School ?
Dean E. G. Sanderson of the Eugene
Divinity school gave short talk on
the subject OF lesson reviews, pointing
out some things to be avoided In giy-
ing reviews OF the lessons,
A few minutes were spent in listen
ing to some we'll prepared songs and
recitations by several of the children
present. With this short diversion
we resumed the regular work and W.
H. Osborn spoke of the value and
necessity of observing Decision day
among our schools.
Turning then to the order of busl-
ness the committee on nominations
offered the following names for officers
for the coming year, which were duly
elected; yiz:-For president, Mrs.
Clara G. Esson, of McMinnville; vice
president, John w. Richardson, Jr., of
Independence; recording secretary, e.
M. Patterson, of Portland; correspond
ing secretary, Gentry Rushing, Of La
Grande; treasurer, ]. M, Powell, Of
Monmouth.
Other committees were given until
evening to report.
At few minutes past, the time
appointed, W. V. Boothby, Of The
Dalles, gave the address Of the after
noon. 1t was an interesting and inn
pressiye address. exhorting US to
come in touch with sorrowing, sim
sick humanity. thereby following the
example Of Him who bad "compas<
sion on the multitudes."
After song, Bro. Victor Carlson
OF the Swedish Mission of Portland,
gave a good talk on character and in
f1uence.
The evening session was conducted
by tue incoming president, Mrs. Clara
G. Esson. The scripture lesson was
read by r, A. Copple.
Sister Nellie Ridgeway and Minnie
Roy rendered very beautiful duet, to
the pleasure of all.
The reports of the committee on
future work, and the auditing COM
mittCe, were read and adopted. Mr..
Catherine Sprays'well prepared paper
on the subject, "More Temperance In
the Sunday School," was read by 'r
daughter Mrs. Charlton.
After an anthem by the choir an,
prayer by Bro. M. l.. Rose, the ad-
dress of the evening was delivered by
Gentry Rushing OF La Grande.
This closing the work OF the Sum
day school convention 1t was ad-
journed with prayer by the new pres
ident, and the audience adjourned to
the campfire where lively talks and
witty speeches served to season the
work OF the day, and IL was declared
to have bean the best convention In
years.
Two New Differs.