Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1905-10-10
Jefferson County s. Convention.
Report Of Committee on Resolutions.

rapport ~ COINHtUtet Or LNsOtuttOhS.
We, your committee, beg leave to report
as follows
We rejoice at the rapid progress that our
organized work is making in the State. In
our opinion it IL doing much to strengthen
the schools and encourage the establishment
of new ones. and it has been chief factor
in bringing about adenominaii0nal cooper
alton that is most helpful as examplffying
our unity in Christ's work The emphasis
placed on departmental work will tend to
special work in our county and schools most
helpfully.
I. We recommed this convention hereby
adopts the Constitution recommended by
the State Association in lieu Of the present
one, and that our Secretary be Instructed 10
procure 10 opies for distribution. aud pay
for for same ont of the funds of the treasury.
2. We realize that our work IS growing
as persons become familiar with our objects
and the results OF our efforts. We recon-
mend that the officers be instructed to ar
range Tour Party TO visit every district
in the county with a one day CONVENTION
previous to the month Of February, 1906. The
object being to come in touch with the Off
GERS, and teachers and scholars of the schools
of each district. in order to present eneour-
aging and helpful suggestions, and that the
coanty at large be better informed regarding
the value of our work. Experience in other
counties has shown that the collections at
the meetings have paid all expenses of such
a tonr.
8. We endorse the County Apportion-
mentn idea which provides that the amount
coming from the county for the purpose Of
work shall be gotten from the schools Of the
county, and we recommend that the appoF-
tionment for next year be Twenty Five Dol
lars, and that every effort be inside to made
the full amount collected bf our next Coun-
ty convention.
4. We realize that the State work is han
dicapped because of Lack of funds 10 provide
Field Workers and Conferences. and, there
fore, we respectfully present the matter Of
personal subscriptions to all who feel them
selves able to help great cause IN this prac-
teal way.
5. We believe thatit is Of utmost impor-
lance to preserve the sanctity Of the cab
bath,
Therefore, we most sincerely pray that all
Sunday School workers use their influence
against the Sunday public excursions and
base ball. and all amuscments that tend
towards Sabbath Dissertation.
6. We recommend that the Convention
hereby express its deep appreciation of the
presence with as of our State Secretary MI
". G. Shafer, and of our State Secretary of
the Primary Department Miss NJ. v Graham,
and for the instructive. inspiring and help
full addresses which have aroused new inter-
est and enthusiasm in the Sunday Sehool
work of our county.
g. We recommend that the Convention
rettrn its heartfelt thanks to the Pastor of
this Church and the people of this church
and community of Shenandoah junction for
the gracious hospitaty with which the dele
gates and visitors have been so delightfully."-
netertained, and to the papers of the county
for free advertising
Respectfully submitted.
RRv. CHAs. GHTsEIIs.
RKy. J, X. WooD.
Rev. Z. T. SMITH.
Committee