Smyrna times., 1899-04-12

an Abatement IN the interest that had
set in from the start, and by the time
President GOldey called the meeting to
order there was a goOdly number
present who turned out to enter into
the song service and devotional exer-
cises with which every session was
opened. The above devotional exer-
cises were lead by the Rev. G.. H.
Trull of Wilmington.
1t was then in order to hear the re-
ports of the convention committees.
The auditing committee reported the
accounts of the treasurer to be correct
and it was so allowed and filed. Con-
gresham John H. Hoffecker, chair
man of the special committee on ex-
ecutlve committees report, recon-
mended a committee of five be ap-
pointed to select committee of twelve
for delegates to the national convention
which meets at Atlanta, Georgia, on
the 9th inst. The committee of five
were apportioned, three from New Cas-,
tie county, one from Kent county and
one from Sussex county. 1t was re-
quested that this committee ascertain
those who desired to go before they
made their selection. The committee
of five to make selection: j. H. Ap-
pleby, p. b. Ayars, Mrs. w. X.
Crosby, Congressman John II. Hof-
fecker and Rev. r. X. Stephenson.
Some more pledges for the support
OF State work was appealed for at this
time. Then Mr.. l. Elmer Perry Of
fered the following resolution:
Resolged, That the convention here as
sembled request that schools send enter
talnment blanks properly filled with the
names of delegates to the entertainment
at least two weeks before the
assemblies.
The above resolution passed the con-
vention and the business was sus-
pended until committees could report
tavorably. At this point the conven-
ton adjourned for separate conferen-
ces. Rev. K. X. Stephenson, of Sea-
ford, had charge of the Conference of
Pastors. This meeting opened by or
ganlzlng and electing George Ii. Pearl
secretary. The first topic under con-
slderatlon was: ''The Pastors Respon-
slbillty in Mental and Spiritual Equip
ment of his Sunday School Scholars. "
In the absence of Rev. w. w. Sharp,
OF Delmar, the subject was introduced
by the Rev. Alfred Smith, of Dover.
The discussion was earnestly entered
INTO, followed by a discussion in
which Rev. DIR. W. L. S. Murray, W.
NJ. Schall, H. S. Goldey, Rev. Henry
Thompson, Rev. r. X. Stephenson
took part. When this discussion
ended, the Rev. Mr.. Jennings was in
trOduced to lead the discussion on
How Can the Sunday School be har-
messed to the Varied Interests of the
Ch lrch. This was a most interesting
paper and the discussion was not only
interesting but profitable.
While this conference was going on
IN one lecture room, in another lecture
room, just across the vestibule, there
was Conference of Superintendents
and Officers, led by Mr.. w. K Crosby
of Wilmington. Mr.. J. S. Collins, of
Dover, was elected the secretary this
An entertaining paper
was read by Mr.. l Elmer Perry on
The SUPERINTENDENT Relation to
Definite Results in the Sunday Scool. "
In the absence of Mr. Frank Sheppard
of Wilmington, who was assigned this
subject, Prof. j. E. Carroll, of Dover,
introduced the topic with some excel
lent remarks, which like the previous
subject was responded to with hearty
The teachers being more largely rep
resented among the delegates, occu-
pied the main auditorium of the
church. This conference was also a
very interesting one. Mrs. Lottie
BrOcksOn, of Blackbird, was elected
secretary, and the meeting was pre-
sided over by j. II. Appleby. of Will
mingtOn. In the absence of Mrs. n.
NJ. Browne, of Wilmington, who was
the first topic to be discussed
in this conference, her place was sub
stltuted by Mrs. r. H. Matlack, of
Wilmington. Her topic was "SOul-
in the Sunday School," This
was a subject that had a whole depth
of meaning and Mrs. Matlack evidently
felt serious responsibility in opening
q discussion on such an important
topic. Her remarks were beautifully
put and at time she related q pathetic
incident to express a point in her sub
lect. She emphasized the need of
skilled laborers and showed the won
derful influence that could be exerted
by the Sunday School teacher. In pre-
pairing for the work of soul-winning,
she named winsOmeness, tact, and
nearness, keeping close in touch with
God as important helps to aid the
work. Success in the matter of soul
is not in the length Of years
that you are in the service, but what
we pat into them and take out of them.
Remarks were made by DIR. E. w.
Cooper, Camden; Mrs. Thomas Davis,
Smyrna Landing; Mrs. LOttie Brock
son, Blackbird, and j. H. Appleby,
Before the next paper was taken up,
Miss Miriam Sheppard sang one of the
sweetest solos of the convention. Her
selection was plain and simple and
being one full of melody, it seemed to
strike a responsive chord in the hearts
of all her hearers. Indeed it is very
often the case, that in the simplest
melodies that cultured voice is most
often appreciated.
On the topic Teachers Meetings,
Importance, Benefits, aud Methods"
p. B. Ayars, of Wilmi lgton, read a
most excellent paper. The subject
covered q very broad field, and Mr..
Ayars handled it to the entertainment
Of all present. He let drop some ex-
,ellent suggestions that the teachers
could take home with them and study
)ut to their hearts pleasure. Afew re-
marks were made by DIR. Cooper, of
Camden and j. H. Appleby, of Will
ningtOn, in which they voiced the SEN
lments of about all the delegates pres
mt, that teachers meetings are indis-
)ensable in the conducting of a school.
Friday Afternoon.
The seasiOn raoODvaDod oc.o;,, -, n.
lay afternoon, from the separate Con
erences, that had been held, and after
he usual opening exercises. settled
lown to business. The nominatin0
committee, of which Rev. J. l.. Estli1
vas chairman, made the following NOM
nations, which were accepted by the
and motion that the sec
etary cast the deciding ballot decIar-
ng their election:
presidents, John H. Hoffecker.
Aent county, III. s. Goldey, New Cas-
lie county, j. b. Gilchrist, Sussex
county; statistical secretary, Aubrey
IIandever, Clayton; treasurer, Frank |
sheppard, Wilmington recording sec
etary, DIR. Frank W. Lang, Whining |
on, assistant secretary, Henri A. |
lindsey, Wilmington; executive COM
nlttee, Charles H. Cantwell, chair
nan; @. w. Pusey, w. o. Hoffecker,
y. X. Crosby, +. G.. Elliott, G. S. |
dorgan, p. F. Causey, j. f. Ander-
on, Rev. Frank Moore, O. p. Tun-
ell, s. H. Baynard, j. L. Carroll, j.
I. Appleby; Finance committee, s. H.
Saynard, chairmen, j. H. Appleby,
zeal Conley, p. b. Ayars, j. =. Col
ms, L. II, HI. Messenger, A. G. Cox;
tate superintendents: superintendent
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