Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1913-10-04
Snow Hill District Sunday
School Institute.

The Snow Hill District Sunday School
Institute, notice of which appeared in
these columns in last week issue, was
held in Trinity NJ. p. Church. Newark.
last Monday afternoon and evening.
If we correctly read the signs Of the
times we shall soon see the standards
of efficiency in our Sunday Schools raised
to very high plane Of completeness.
In attendance at this Institute were
superintendent teachers. and many
other faithful and earnest Christian
workers.
Strong delegations came from a large
proportion Of the schools of the Dis
trict. intent upon gathering ideas Of
up-to-date. practical methods of build
ing their schools.
A very enthusiastic audience filled
the auditorium. and were stirred by the
inspiring addresses of the evening.
The following corps of officers was
elected, and much progress is expected
under the supervision of these efficient
workers:
President, John T. Taylor: Secretary.
w. o. Shockley; Supt. of Elementary
Grades, Miss Dora West: Supt. Home
Dept. Miss May Richardson; Supt.
Teacher Training. Rev. j. w. Easley
Supt. o. A. b. c.. Rev. Geo. Hines.
The Stockton District Sunday School
Institute met in the NJ. f. Church Tues
day afternoon and evening of this week.
resulting in great rally for Sunday
School workers. About forty delegates
were present. also pastors and superin-
tendents from the various charges in
the District. Rev. g. w. Bounds. Of
Dagsboro. Del, was present and deliv-
cred an able address.
In the absence Of the chairman Of the
District, Supt. Mr.. c. V. Rowley. of
Girdletree, the County president. Mr..
Orlando Shockley. of Showell's, pre-
sided. The following subjects were
presented
Aim and Purpose of Institute
President Shockley.
The Sunday School as an Evangelizing
Agency Rev. Harry Reid.
The Great Organized Sunday School
Movement Rev Milton McCann
The Country Sunday School Problems
Rev. V. A. Miller.
The evening session opened at seven
O'Clock with song and prayer Miss
Mary Scarborough. of Girdletree, chair
man of the Committee on Resolutions,
read the resolutions before the audi
ence. Rev. " a. Miller. chairman of
the Nominating Committee, presented
the name of the officers nominated for
the following year, which were unani-
mously elected as follows:
President Rev. " A. Miller.
Sec'y. and Treas l. b. Hancock.
Supt Home DEPARTMENT. Mrs b. ii.
Sharpley.
Supt Elementary Work Mrs Georgia
Davis.
Teachers Training 7. Sharpley.
Adult Bible CLASSIC. c. Pilchard.
County President, Mr.. Shockley, adj
dressed the newly elected officers on
my Responsibility. Addresses were
also made by Rev. V. A. Miller. Rev.
G.. W. Bounds. and Rev. Harry Reid.
The speakers addressed large and
attentive audience. and the thoughts
they left with us should enthuse every
Sunday School worker to do better work
for the coming year. The choir rem
dered very pretty anthem. and other
selections suitable for the occasion. The
sessions both afternoon and evening
were large in attendance.
The people of Stockton gladly wei
coined the Institute. and were delighted
TO have so many visitors and friends to
entertain. and would like to have had
the privilege Of entertaining more.