The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1910-01-26
HONESDALE SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION,


CONVENTION.
District Sunday School Conven-
tion held in the Baptist church,
Honesdale, Jan. goth, 1910, opened
at 1890 a. M, with County Mis-
sionary, Rev. j. b. Cody, in the
chair.
w. B. Holmes conducted devo-
tional services, opening by singing.
Andrew Thompson led in prayer,
then Mr. Holmes read a part of the
18th Chapter of Matthew, after
which he spoke very impressively
for a few minutes on the providence
of God; speaking of child life and
its possibilities.
Mr.. Wilson of the Baptist church
welcome. which was responded to
by Rev. Clinton B. Henry, pastor of
the Court street NJ. e, church, of
Scranton.
After a song, Mr.. w. G. Landes,
Secretary of the Pennsylvania State
Sunday School Association, gave an
inspiring address, THE Cradle Roll"
which brought out a great many
earnest questions and answers.
Mrs. c. B. Henry also spoke on
the Cradle Roll.
Acting President Cody called for
a nominating committee, and DR.. w.
H. Swift was nominated as chair
man, with power to select his own
committee. d. w. Hull elected
secretary pro TEN.
Rev. Mr.. Cody then gave a talk,
outlining the work of the county,
giving his hopes and plans.
Pledge cards distributed and TAX
en- up.
Chairman Cody asks for names of
all Sunday school officers and teach
ers in the county. Benediction by
Rev Mr.. Rainey of Aldenville, clos
ed the morning session.
1880 P. NJ.
Opened by singing. D. w. Hull
read first part of 18th chapter of
John, also led in prayer, and was
followed by Miss Laura Kennedy.
Address, THE Qualifications of
the Teacher" by Miss Laura Ken
nedy, of Bible School, Binghamton
was very feelingly and truly given.
Address, Making the Sunday
School Spiritually Helpful" by Mrs.
c. B. Henry, was very well given
and very helpful.
Address, Conditions That In
fuence Child Life" by Mrs. George
c. Abrahams of Damascus, was very
good, touching the home life of the
child, as well as that in the Sunday
school.
Business session. Dates of con-
vention considered.
Report of nomination committee,
composed of DR.. w. H. Swift. Rev.
Geo. S. Wendell and Miss Emma NJ.
| Birdsall, given, recommending the
following names: President, w. w.
Wood; vice president, Ernest Will
son; secretary, d. w. Hull; treas
urer, Miss Ella Sharpsteen.
Report accepted, and the above
nominations elected by acclamation.
Mr.. Landes than gave a short
talk on the duties of the newly elect
ed officers, especially the President.
County President, Andrew Thomp-
son, also talked along this line.
Moved and carried that Honesdale
District Convention be next held on
May 5th, 1910. Plan and program
of 1910 given by Chairman Cody.
Pledge cards distributed.
Address, Results of Teacher
Training in State" by w, G. Landes,
which proved the great value of this
training, also how much the state
organization can help in this work.
Question Box, led by Mr.. Landes,
was very helpful, especially con-
cerning this teacher training work
Collection was then taken.
A nominating committee to select
names for the heads of the several
| departments, was then appointed by
Mr.. Cody, as follows: Mr.. Andrew
| Thompson, Miss Emma Birdsall and
d. w. Hull.
Benediction by Rev. r. d. Minch,
Tyler Hill
1880 P. NJ.
Mr.. Cody gave a short temperance
talk before r. NJ. Stocker led in
devotional services.
Solo by Mrs. c. b. Henry, which
was well appreciated.
Address, "Co-operation in Sun
day School Work" by Rev. c. b.
Henry, proved very clearly that the
speaker knew well the value of CO.
operation along a number of lines.
Chairman Thompson, of the sec
ond nominating committee, submit
ted the following names: Superin-
tendent of Teachers Training Depart
ment, Rev. A. l.. Whitaker; super
intendent of Elementary Work and
! Cradle Rolls, Miss Emma NJ. Bird
/ sail; superintendent of Organized
Bible Glass Work, Mrs. DR.. w. T.
Butler; superintendent of Home
Department, Mrs. w. II. Swift,
Above nominations elected by ac-
| clamation.
Chairman Cody gave an exhorta-
! tion on finances, then pledge cards