The Oskaloosa herald., 1903-10-15

Address by Rev. E. r. Purdy, "Par.
ents' Responsibility" 1t was grand
Mrs. C. e. Barnard, of Oskaloosa,
spoke good words on Child Conver-
sion."
Mr.. G. M. Porter gave some good
thoughts on Decision Day"
Mrs. Marion Cheney spoke On THE
Personal Touch of the Teacher"
Mrs. J. A. Baitsell, sabbath OBJ
servance."
Recess for dinner.
At 2 p. M, President M.Hedge called
the meeting to order. Devotional
services were conducted by Mrs Jack
son. When she called on the audience
for Scripture quotations it was done
in a lively manner.
Mr.. Ira Kellogg gave a temperance
address. His whole soul was full of
fire in the temperance cause.
Mrs. DR.. Payne read good paper,
Improved Primary Work"
MRS. S. c. Terrell conducted the
1 Home Department Round Table"
Sunday School Management" led
by Mr.. B. F. Mitchell. Questions
were asked by several members of
the convention, which we're answered
by Mr.. Mitchell.
Rev. Cato Kaye, of the Congnega-
tional church, Oskaloosa, delivered an
eloquent address, "The Bible" The
best attention was given him for
thirty minutes.
Recess for supper.
At o'clock p. M, sharp, the con-
vention was called to order. Song
service conducted by Mr.. Mitchell.
Rev. Joseph Wells, the state mis-
sionary, of Des Moines, gave a plain,
practical talk for thirty minutes.
The session closed so that each del,
egate might catch the 8:15 passen'
ger of the c., r. I. &c P.
Officers Elected. -
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year:
Mr. M. Hedge, president.
Mrs. c. e. Barnard, vice president.
Mrs. R. A. Kent, secretary.
DR.. Payne, treasurer.
Mrs. C. Terrell, secretary Normal
Department.
Mrs. S. C. Terrell, secretary Home
Department.
Mr.. William Rice, secretary House
to House Visitation.
Mr. Ira Kellogg, temperance.
A. L. Fales, county missionary. )
Executive COMMITTEE. A. Baitsell,
Wright; Mrs. Thomas Thornburg, Os.
ktloosa; A. Tandy and w. w. Will
llams, Beacon; B. d. Roovaart, Beigh.
ton; Frank E. Pfontz, New Sharon.
This convention was not as largely
attended as some former ones but
was fine in spirit and very practical
work was done. There were about
thirty delegates present.
Resolutions Adopted.
Whereas, The Bible is not only the
inspired Word, of God, but also the
worlds greatest treasury of litera-
iture and its reading is now excluded
from most of the public schools,
Resolved, That we as the S. S. AS
ISOLATION, recommend the reading of
the Bible in the public schools
throughout our county and also that
copy of these resolutions be sent to
our county superintendent of public
instruction.
Resolved, That we organize Normal
Home and Primary Departments in
our schools and recommend that the
teachings of Christian citizenship be
combined with that of temperance on
the day set apart for temperance les
son.
Resolved, That throughout our
country we recommend that prompt
attention and due consideration be
given to all letters Of inquiry and
words of instruction from our county
officers that the work may be perfect
and Christ's Kingdom extended.
Resolved, That we favor total alb
stinence for every individual and alb
clifton OF the traffic in strong drink,
and that we will heartily cooperate
with the twentieth century pledge
signing crusade in endeavoring to Sc
cure 100000 pledge signers during
the next year.