Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1904-06-29
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION
Delegate From one Of the Schools in
Deming Tells Of the Three-Days
Session Of the Territorial As
SOciatiOn.


We give below a report of the con-
vention of the New Mexico Sunday
School Association which concluded its
sessions in Albuquerque on the evening
of the 3d., as seer by member of
the Graphic force who was member
of the delegation from here.
On Tuesday morning when our train
arrived at the depot in albuquerque we
were met by Secretary W. F, Spencer
and assigned to our places for enter
tainment, those going to a distance
being carried in buggies; There be-.
ing no session in the forenoon of the
first day we spent the time in resting
from our trip and seeing the sights of
the city. Dinner over we went to the
Congregational church where we met
large number of the local Sunday
School workers, as well as the delega-
tions from Santa Fe and other northern
counties who came in the evening be
fore so as to be there to the opening
session.
Promptly at three o'clock the meet
ing was called to order by Judge John
r. McFie, and deN otional exercises
were conducted by Rev. Geo. Sewer, of
Albuquerque, the address of welcome
was then delivered by Rev. w. J..
Marsh and responded to by Judge A. j.
Abbott of Santa Fe.
The formal opening exercises over
the regular work Of the convention was
taken up and the official program carri-
ed out,
EVENING SESSION.
After short praise service conducted
by W. H. Worth Jr. and scripture less
on and prayer by Rev. O'Neal pastor
Of the Baptist church of Albuquerque.
President, John r. McFie delivered the
presidents address. Judge McFie's
earnest manner and simple speach. as
well as the subject matter OF his adj
dress mi de this one of the most pleas
ing features of the convention. His
theme was "The Influence of the Sun
day School for good. He gave some
Interesting historical facts regarding
S lnday School work as well as showing
the mighty power it has become in this
country, closing with some impressive
remarks on the benefit of home inhu.
ence on the child in leading it to attend
the Sunday School. Following the
address of Judge McFie was a talk by
Mrs. Bryner, visiting delegates from
the international Association, on point
ers for the management of a Sunday
School, which was of special benefit to
superintendents and teachers. The
evening session closed with the enroll
ment Of delegates, there being a pres
ent, which we are informed is the larg-
est number ever in attendance at
territorial convention.
After the session closed an informal
reception was rendered to the visiting
delegates allowing them an excellent
TO get acquainted in an
hour or two Of social enjoyment, light
refreshments being served.
WEDNESDAY
The first number on Wednesday morn
ing following the opening exercises a
paper, "Christ and the Children" by
Miss Murphy of Las Cruces, Miss Muir
ply not being able to attend, her paper
was read by Mrs. Decker of Albuquer.
que. Mrs. A. C. Shupe then read
paper entitled Work with beginners, "
which was full of practical hints for
teachers in primary department, follow
ed by a general discussion in which
many Of the delegates took part. The
round table conducted by Mrs Caleb
Johnson was an interesting feature
of this session, and was followed by an
address by Mrs. Bryner, who brought
her worldwide experiences right home
to her hearers.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
This session was mostly taken up
with routine work, there also, being a
round table exercises and a paper by
Mrs. johnson of Lake Valley, both of
which were greatly enjoyed by all.
EVENING SESSION.
The paper Of Warren V. Long of Las
Vegas was read by II. +. Fox Of Albu-
querque, as Mr.. Long was detained by
sickness, an address by Hon. NJ. A.
Jones, commissioner of Indian affairs,
finished the work of the day.
THURSDAY.
This morning sees the same number
of faithful workers at their post, and