Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-05-18
A GREAT CONVENTION.

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was most gratifying to those who were in
charge OF IFS various features Sunday
school experts and workers OF national
reputation were in attendance, and ad-
dresses OF the most interesting and edify-
ing character were delivered, while vari-
Gus features of Sunday school work were
discussed and practically exemplified
General Secretary Arthur T. Arnold
was the central figure of the convention,
and il is largely due TO his energy and
ability that the plans were sc well planned
and executed. DIR. d. b. Purinton, oil
Morgantown, was the chairman OF the
committee on arrangements at Morgan
town, and he and his helpers did all that
was necessary for the comfort and enter
tainment of the delegats. Rev. P. N.
Mcdonald, formerly OF Jefferson county,
was treasurer of this committee, and Mrs.
Eleanor Knutti, formerly OF Shepherds
town, was chairman OF the reception
committee.
There was very large attendance al
the convention, 1862 delegates being reg
istered, representing every county in the
State except two or three. Jefferson
county had two delegates, both OF whom
were from Shepherdstown-Prof. Thos.
c. Miller and the writer. Kanawha, Ca
bell, Marion, Harrison and other counties
had large delegations, some OF them hav-
ing fifty to sixty representatives. The
meetings were held in the large and hand
some Methodist Church and the COM
mencement hall OF the University, with
overflow meetings in the several other
churches OF the town.
Among the prominent Sunday school
men and women who took part IN the
convention were w. c. Pearce, of Chi
cago, a specialist in adult work; Hon.
Wayne B. Wheeler, OF Washington, ma
tional attorney OF the nti-Saloon League;
DR.. Warren H. Wilson, OF New York,
superintendent of country church work
Prof. T. w. Shannon, of Delaware, Ohio,
biologist and lecturer and editor OF Prac-
tical Eugenics; Prof. Walter S. Athearn,
OF Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa
Mrs. Antoinette A. Lamoreaux, of Chi
cago, child psychologist; Miss Helen +.
Patten, OF Chicago, missionary director
Miss AdelIa Potter, OF Brooklyn, lecturer;
MISS Martha E. Robson, OF Bloomsbury,
Pa. Miss Wilhelmina Stooker, OF Chi
cago, elementary superintendent; DR..
Harriet B. Jones, of Wheeling, superln-
tendent OF purity department. Besides
these, almost every section OF the State
was represented by leading ministers and
Sunday school workers, who took part
in the proceedings. So varied was the
programme and so large was the attend
ance of speakers and delegates, that often
three or four meetings were going on at
the same time in different parts OF the
town. II is impossible in this space to
give even an outline of the subjects dis
cussed, but il may be said trutbfully that
il was a wonderful convention.
Perhaps the most impressive feature OF
the convention was the mems parade
Thursday evening. The University Ca
Diet Corps, splendid body OF young men
some 300 strong, with the fine University
Band, headed the procession. A couple
OF thousand men, delegates to the con-
vention, members of the Bible classes Of
Inorganic &n and Christian workers gen.
orally, took part in the parade, and made
an imposing demonstration. They carried
banners with striking and suggestive
notices, and showed an enthusiasm that
was really fine. Following the parade a
great meeting for men was held in the
M. E. Church, about 200 of them being
in the audience TO hear spirited addresses
by Mr.. Pearce and Mr.. Wheeler.
The convention adjourned Friday even
ing, to meet next year in Parkersburg.
The officers elected were: President.
Rev. John R. Hoyt. of Huntington; vice.
presidents, J. D. Steele. OF Charleston,
L. J. Foreman, of Grant county, and Rev.
F. F. BiggS, of Morgantown; recording
secretary, villa. Stricken, of Ellenboro ;
treasurer, J. A. Sigafoose. OF Mounds
vile; chairman OF executive committee,
9 White of Weston
Arthur T. Arnold, who has been general
secretary OF the Sunday School Associa-
ton for the past nine years, rendered his
resignation on Friday, he having decided
to accept very desirable offer TO become
general secretary of the Ohio Sunday
School Association. There was much
regret expressed because he is TO leave
the work in West Virginia, as he has
been very energetic and competent Of
fetal.
An interesting feature of the conven-
ton was the music, which was in charge
OF Prof. E. o. Excel, OF Chicago, and his
accompaniSt, Prof. Alvin w. Roper, OF
Winona Lake. II was most inspiring
thing to hear the great audiences sing
with spirit and earnestness the fine hymns
and Sunday school songs. Prof. Excel
is not only remarkable leader, but his
own solos were greatly enjoyed and ap-
preciated. as were the recitals from time
to time by Prof. Roper.
We think that all the delegates and
visitors thoroughly enjoyed their stay in
Morgantown, which is mighty fine old
city. The people were very kind indeed,
and the generous flavor Of their hospitality
will long be withtheir guests. The writer
was so fortunate as to be entertained in