Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1910-06-10

sOb, ana tne gatnerlng was ieu IN prayer
by Bro. K. r. Cralle.
Theme No. 3-"What is the best
method s. S. teachers of the Northern
Neck canemploy in the preparation of
the Sunday School lesson?'-was as
signed to Bro. John r. Campbell;he being
absent, Bro. j. l.. Beale led in q practi-
caldiscucsion ofthe topic. Bros.J Curlett,
F. w. Claybrook and B. l.. Kirby par
ticipated in the discussion, at the conclu-
sion Of which Rev. G. w. Beale offered
the following resolution:
Resolved. t'That, in the judgment of
this convention, it Is practicable and
important that the Sunday School teach
ers in our Sunday Schools should meet
at some hour during the week for the
study and preparation of the lesson.
The resolution was adopted. Rev. T.
Benton Hill occupied the time from IL
to IL in presenting the claims Of the
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
In eloquent terms he laid before the
body the claims, achievements and plans
for greater future developments and
success Of this splendid institution.
Bro. liable preached on Ecclesiastes
18th Chapter and verse /: Remember
now thy Creator in the days of thy
youth, before the evil days shall come
and the years draw nigh when thou
shalt say, have no pleasure in them.
At the close of the sermon, which
touched all our hearts, the large con-
gregstion united in singing "Where is
my wandering boy tonight?" The con-
vention then adjourned with. prayer by
Bro. L. B. Kirby.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention reassembled at 2:45
moderator in the chair. Rev. G. A.
Hall preached at 3 O'Clock from Romans
18th. part of 18th verse: provide
things honest in the sight of all men. Z"
The statistical report and report of the
treasurer were both submitted and
adopted The treasurer's report showed
a balance in hand of Sll.66.
During the time for miscellaneous bu-
siness remarks were made by Rev. S. P.
DeVault. After sermon a collection
WAS taken for the Sunday School work
of the State Mission Board, amounting
to $17.66.
Upon motion of DR.. Beale the COM
mittee to arrange program for next ses-
sion was instructed to appoint no one to
! write an essay without first advising
with them and securing consent to do
so, as provided in Article of the Con-
| stitution.
Upon motion OF Brother ii. S.
Driscoll, a committee of three, COM
posed Of Brethren Driscoll, Beale and
DeVault, was appointed to cor
respond with the superintendents of
Sunday Schools and ascertain whether
or not the teachers will attend an insti-
tute to be conducted by field secretary
of S. S. Board of the Southern Baptist
Convention. The committee on arrang-
ing program for next session presented
list of subjects to be discussed, and
the same was adopted
| Upon motion of Brother S. p.
DeVault, a vote of thanks was
extended to Coan Church and all others
who had any part in entertaining the
convention for the generous hospitality
dispensed and the warm welcome ex-
tended to every delegate and member
of the convention. The committee on
time. place and preacher reported as
follows: Time-Saturdsy before the 5th
Sunday in May. 1911; White
Stone preacher-Rev. Mr.. Hardcastle.
The conventioe was then adjourned
with prayer by Bro. A. ID. Reynolds.
r. FULLER HUNToN, Clerk.