The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1909-05-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION

was that without the SUNDAY ScnoOl
the churches would be only a matter
of history, yet If the churches were
dispersed, the Sunday schools would
continue to flourish and become a
great organization. 1t was the opinion
Of the speaker that the Sunday school
was the foundation of the church.
Mrs. H. l. Wheeler had as her sub
ject, THE Essentials of Sunday School
Efficiency in Officers, Teachers, and
Scholars" This was considered one
of the broadest subjects discussed at
the present convention. The thought
of the paper was that teachers were
the most essential, but in order to get
the best results, good officers were
also necessary.
Rev. Merritt led the discussion for a
round table subject, in which much
information was gathered. The con-
vention then adjourned until p. m.
Thursday Afternoon.
Mr.. Freehafer had been expected,
but was unavoidably detained at his
home and Rev. Bowler presided. The
first business was the reports of the
nominating committee, and also the
report Of the committee on resoIu-
tons. The following are the reports
of those committees:
Report of Committee on Resolutions.
Be it resolved that this convention
express its appreciation and thanks
as follows:
l. The citizens of Caldwell for gen.
erous hospitality.
2. The local committees for careful
work in providing for this meet
ing.
3. The participants in the program
for the good things given US.
4. The international workers whose
presence and work has inspired
and strengthened us.
5. The state officers for their untir-
ing efforts on behalf of our state
wide work.
b. Inc state Sunday school SerVi-
tor, which brings us the only
news of the progress of the work,
and we urge its wide reading by
Sunday school workers.
Z. The Independent Telephone Co.,
for free use of telephone service
at state headquarters in Boise.
8. The various newspapers which
have so fully reported the pro-
ceedings of the convention; also
for their hearty cooperation in
advertising the convention.
g. The beautiful message from
Timothy Standup" and the sweet
spirit that prompted it.
10. The management of the Armory
for the free use of the Armory
Hall, the city government for the
use of the City Hall, and the
Christian church for its building.
IL. The isolated, lonely, handicapped
and Woodworking, but faithful and
Christ-loving workers, who, after
all, make possible the splendid
work which has been here report
ed.
IL. Mr.. e. o. Excel, who SO literally
supplied the convention with the
little song booklet which we have
here used, and for his message of
love to the Idaho Sunday school
workers.
IL. The various railroads, including
the Boise & Interurban, that have
conceded to this association such
liberal open rates to this conven-
ton.
IA. The Eilers Piano House. of Boise,
which furnished the piano for the
city hall and went to the arduous
labor of getting it up the winding
stairs to the third floor of the
city hall.
10. The city of Caldwell for illumi-
mating the city for our pleasure
and comfort.
16. To the singers of Boise, Nampa,
and Caldwell for their hearty CO.
operation in furnishing special
music.
IL. And various and sundry other
people and occasions which have
contributed to the splendid results
of this record-making 18th annual
convention of Idaho State Sunday
school association.
Is. We suggest to future program
committees the wisdom of so ar
ranging programs that wherever
possible every session of the an
nual convention be in charge of
the president as presiding officer,
and that the music be chiefly con-
gregational. We believe the bus
mess can be better handled when
one officer presides continuously.
We suggest also the engaging of
an able conductor of congrega-
tional singing, assisted by a COM