Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1903-06-18
COUNTY SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION.
A Successful and Enthusiastic Meeting Splendid
Addresses.
A FULL REPORT OF THE SESSION.

nay buho 'sh WV" soN iot'oi to y
for Sunday school work in Critten
den county. For enthusiasm, con
tnbution, and eloquent addresses
il was a record breake for Critten.
den. State Field Worker, Rev. T
c Gebauer. said that il was the
best convention he had attended
this gear in point OF attendance
attention aud enthusiasm. Al.
though a very busy time with the
farmers, six hundred or more PEG
pie we're present.
At 9:45 a. IN. President X. NJ
Franks called the convention to
order. Devotional service was re-
yerently conducted by Rev. U. g..
Hughes. The genial words of
welcome by the pastor, EB. Black
barn and the happy response by
the president made all feel that ii
WAS good TO be there under the de-
lightful tabernacle prepared by
the good people Of Crooked creek.
Rev. Thompson, OF Kuttswa, was
unanimously chosen president Of
tho convention. In a very affable
manner with a few chosen words.
colored with the genius-like hu.
NOR Of the speaker. Bro. Thomp-
son assumed the chair, took up the
over-crowde1 prog ram with amea-
tuer skill eliminated the SUBJECTS
II the absent members. There ran
through the exercise Of the day a
vein Of characteristic humor Of the
speakers. The excellent music
rendered alternately by the Sugar
Grove, Crooked Greek and Hurri-
cane choirs was one Of the charm
ing features Of the occasion.
The first address was delivered
by State Field Worker. Rev. &C.
bauer. on the subject, "Lssson Pre-
psration. This was very impress
sively done. the speaker emphasiz.
ing the importance Of preparation /;
the helps used, what, when and
how TO study. The next speaker
was Rev. Flynn on the subject;
What Can We DoY' He briefly
recoL reed 10 the past work OF the
county and in his eloquent appeal
for the need Of more evangelical
work, showed how one man could
devote all his time to the Sunday
school work Of the county by the
small donations OF % cents from
each church member.
mThe reports Of secretaries were
called for but owing TO the limited
time, all were not read.
Rev. j. + Price in very pleas
ant way proceeded to raise the
amount necessary to pay the coun'
ty apportionment to the State At
ISOLATION and Incidental expenses.
A number OF schools responded by
cash and pledges. Sugar Grove
Sunday school leading with a cash
contribution Of $3.50. A number
OF individuals contributed 81 each.
Twenty. eight subscriptions were
received for the reporter. The
total amount of pledges and cash,
$50. When all pledges are collec-
ted the county Indebtedness can
Do paid in full.
The appointment of committees
was next made and the convention
took recess until 80.
The noon hour was greatly en-
joyed by oil, with so many good
things to eat, covering hill, dale
and jutted cliffs. Every BIO d y
obeyed the first impulse and be-
came a participant in the boun-
teous supply,
The afternoon exercise began
with song and praise service, con-
Quoted in a very inspiring and im-
pressive way by Rev. W. IT, Oak
Icy. The first speaker was Rev.
j. f. Price, his topic being n
Round Table on s. 5. Manage
msnt." Bro Price remarked that
all had just enjoyed round ia.
Dle," and were not oapaqitatsd for
another, especially OF his"'setting,"