Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1905-09-07
County Sabbath School Convention.

Inc Audubon County Sunday
School Association held its annual
convention in the Methodist Church
in Audubon, August 81 and 22nd.,
1905. The threatening weather Mon
day afternoon prevented number
from attending who would otherwise
have been present. AS 1t was, Prof.
Handy did not deliver his lecture but
gave an interesting talk to those
present. Happily, Tuesday morning
opened up an almost perfect day ana
the lovers of Sunday School work
were rewarded before noon by seeing
delegates from many OF the Sunday
Schools of the county.
In the absence of President Coay-
beare, Rev. Walburn presided and
proved himself to be fine presiding
officer in every way. Charles Burnside
also proved valuable as assistant
secretary. The various subjects were
treated in regular order as they ap-
pear Oh the program. Each subject
was opened by one or more leaders
who were especially prepared on that
all discussion then followed which
proved most interesting, entertaining
and instructive until time demanded
And while our county is proud of its
local Sunday School workers, it is also
broad enough to welcome all visitors.
Among these we notice Emma Thorn
as, OF Guthrie Center, our district
chairman, who was present through
out the convention and gave many
excellent talks in addition to her
general address. Then there was
Prot. Handy who lectured once and
addressed our people a number of
times. He certainly left an excellent
impression on account Of his elo-
quence earnestness and devotion to
his chosen work. He deserves much
credit for his ability to hold an at
tentive audience at the close of hot
summer day.
In the many conentions we have
attended, never have we been in one
where there was greater interest and
better order than in the convention of
last week. And while the attendance
was not so great as we had desired, yet
after all there were probably one hun
dred persons present who by their
good attention and interest shown
made an attractive audience.
In financial matters we find that
Audubon County has paid her full
apportionment to the State Associa-
ton and will start in the new year
| with balance in the treasury. And
better still. considerable amount was
raised by pledges at the close Of the
convention which will be paid into
the Sunday School treasury next
spring. The resolution committee
presented it's report containing
number of timely resolutions which
were adopted unanimously.
The nominating committee after
considerable deliberation reported the
| following names which represent the
newly elected officers of the Audubon
County Sunday School Association.
President Audubon Shelley
Vice Pres. Mary Davis
Sec. d Treas. Frank Green
Sec. Home Department ----
Mrs. FIR. Mclaughlin
Normal Sec. ..---.F. Fl. Richardson
House to House V. Secretary 1880
Moody Yaggy
Temperance Sec. A snes Cole
| Taking all in all the convention was
certainly a success. The interest taken
In the discussion of topics was admir-
able in every wsy. Not a jar was felt
throughout the convention. Varying
opinions We're given freely.yet Away
In way that was truly courteous.
AS time goes on and our annual con-
ventions pass Into history we continue
to have increasing faith in our people
and in all that is good. Ever mindful
! of the many pleasant associations in