The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-04-29

at Crowley the 10, 20 and 81 of April
and the people of that place have
proven that they can do something
else besides raise rice-they can en-
terrain convention in the right way
The committee on entertainments
representing the several churches
were on hands to meet the delegates as
they arrived on the various trains
Nothing was wanting from the broad
smile and large blue ribbon which
confronted the visitors to the buggies
and carriages which were waiting tC
convey them to their respective places.
The convention was held in the
Presbyterian church, the opening SER
vice being on Tuesday evening. Rev.
Heron, pastor of the church, welcom-
ed all in most cordial manner, max
ing everyone feel at home. He spoke
of the strong bond binding the vari-
Gus churches together; that of the
Sunday School work, where all meet
together and plan for the best interest
OF our future leaders in church and
state.
Rev. Vaughn. Morgan City, re-
sponded in behalf of the delegates in
short address; mentioning among
other good things the responsibility
of Louisiana to her children and
young people.
Rev. w. w. Drake, of New Orleans,
spoke on ''The PASTORS Opport unity
in the Sunday School," and although
many Of the delegates had travelled a
long distance and was not in the best
condition for an evenings instruc-
ton, there was close attention given
to the address throughout.
Wednesday was filed with good
things for all present. The report of
the field secretary, J. B. Kent, was en-
couraging. Many new schools have
been organized, and old ones given
new life and impetus. The outlook
for next year is very encouraging, as
thorough work is now being aimed at
in every department.. Reports from
the various officers, both of state and
parish, were very interesting, some of
them inspiring.
The primary teachers received much
valuable information from the discus
sions and demonstrations of Miss
Susie Juden, of New Orleans, State
Primary superintendent.
The workings of the cradle roll was
very clearly explained by Miss Sallie
Hollingsworth, of New Orleans
Prof 81. M. Hamill, of Nashville,
Tenn, had charge of the normal work
n the convention. He has had years
II experience in Sunday School work |
Ind his practical suggestions and |
lear cut plans for promoting the in
erests of the were highly appreciated
'y all present. Prof. HamiIl also |
'alsed about $4,000 in cash and sub
crlptions for the state work, the
pledges coming from schools and in
lividuals.
DR.. j. FL. Cooper's paper on cover
oming Difficulties in the Rural Sec
ions of the Country Sunday School,
7as well received and words of praise
'ere spoken by many in behalf of it,
Welsh was the best represented
own in the State, with the possible
reception of Jennings. There were
yer $50 delegates present, Calcasieu
FINISHING over so of them.
7 Risgs We Earned Ct the convention:
That we must have enthusiasm =.f rf.rl
elping humanity.
Every Sunday School have black
GARD.
Every Sunday School teacher should
e thoroughly alive Christian
The parents should all 60 to Sun.
ay School.
The Sunday School should be
fe saving station.
Calcasieu parish has one OF the best
for Sunday School
ork to be found in the State.
Four parishes in Louisiana have no
unday School
Results for next year will be far
reater because of the faithful work
the field secretary, and the general
'aking up of Sunday School workers.
Crowley can entertain right.
People ought to sing at home like
hey do at the convention.