The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-10-18
Garrett County $. S. Convention.

Wednesday OF last week:
OCT. 9-MoRNING.
HOO. Preparatory services, con-
Quoted by Rev. Fisher.
AFTERNOON.
$50. Convention called to order by
President A. F. George.
$40. Devotional, conducted by Geo.
E. Bishoff. Convention sermon by
Rev. j. NJ. Yingling, of Cumberland
$40. THE superintendent - His
Duties" etc., by Rev. G.. H. Mock.
Benediction.
NIGHT.
7.30. Song and praise service, led
by choir. Welcome, by pastor, Rev.
G. Fisher.
$40. The duty of every Christian
to be a member of the Sunday School
and all work for the Salvation of
Souls" by Geo. E. Bishoff. Letter
from q. S. Griffith was read by secre-
tary and the president ordered that
it be spread upon the minutes of this
convention. On motion it was Or
dered that same be published in the
county papers.
S.35. The young man-why is he
not in the Sunday School and how
can he be reached ~ by Rev. G.. H.
Mock. Vocal solo by Miss Anna De-
berry. Benediction.
OCT. 10-MORNING.
S.45. Conference of workers, con-
Quoted by Rev. &. H. Mock.
9.15. Service of song and praise, con-
Quoted by Jas. A. Hayden.
$50. VALUE of Early Impressions, -
by J. G. Renninger. Vocal solo, by
Miss Anna DeBerry. THE perils of
our young people and the Sunday
School as a remedial agency" by w.
H. Osmond.
1915. Better teachers and how to
train them" by Rev. H. Johnson.
1890. THE Sunday School teacher
his preparation, duties and mis-
takes" by F. A. Thayer.
1915. The pastors relation to the
Sunday School," by Rev. J. NJ. Ying-
ling.
AFTERNOON.
Las. Devotional services, conducted
by Daniel Hinebaugh. Systematic
Bible Study" by Rev. Geo. l. Uhler.
Our Present Needs" conference con-
Quoted by Rev. H. johnson.
800. 1.-The Secret of Successful
Teaching" by U. G. Palmer. Dox-
ology and benediction. Report of
committee on resolutions accepted.
NIGHT.
700. General discussion and fare
well words. Short talks by Rev. J.
M. Yingling, Rev. S. F. Miller and
others. Rev. G. Fisher, A. F. George,
Rev. j. M. Yingling, Rev. S. F. Mil
Ter, Jas. A. Hayden, Geo. E. Bishoff,
j. H. Enlow, L. A. Rudisill and S. H.
Ralston joined in discussing the vari-
GUS topics.
The Loeb Lynn choir furnished
most excellent music throughout the
convention.
The following officers were elected:
President, A. F. George; secretary,
Ella Laugnlin; treasurer, Gilmor S.
Hamill; executive committee, G. M.
Miller, j. NJ. Falkenstine, G. NJ. Rath-
bun, s. T. Jones, Geo. P. White.
Following is Mr.. Griffith's letter;
BALTIMORE, Oct. s, 1900.
To HON. A. F. GEORGE,
Pres. Garrett Co. s. S. Convention.
MY DEAR BRoTHER:-My interest
in your county and in the convention
to be held Oct. and 10 at Loeb Lynn
is so great that l cannot refrain from
being. at heart, a participant by let
ter in the exercises of your important
gathering.
My first personal relation to the
Sunday school work of Garrett county
dates back to the year 1875 years
ago. In that year 1 took tour that
embraced Allegeny, Washington,
Frederick, Carroll, Montgomery, How
ard, Anne Arundel, Prince George,
Calvert, st. Mary's, Hartford, Balti-
more and Garrett counties.
visited Oakland and spent a very
pleasant Sabbath with her Sabbath
schools. found these schools in ex-
cellent condition, but on inquiry
discovered that the work in the rural
sections greatly in need of help.
determined that something should
be done at once for their benefit, and
that new schools should be organized
at available points.
My first step was to secure a live,
progressive man for vice president of
State Society for Garrett county. My
social and religious contact with Rev.
John M. Davis convinced me that he
was the right man for the place. He
consented to serve, and as president
of the Maryland Sunday School I'm
ion ! accordingly appointed him and
he was afterwards confirmed by the
board. Many of your workers know
how faithfully and efficiently he per-
formed his duties and the self-sacri-
flee which characterized his labors.
The impress of his work is seen in all
parts of the county. He served for
ten years in this very responsible po-
sition.
With the help of Mr.. Davis it was
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