Morgan County Democrat. (McConnelsville, Ohio) 1886-1943, 1922-08-03

and assured the people that McKen-
dree was glad to have the privilege
and honor of entertaining such a
splendid class of people, as general
ly attend the Sunday school conven-
tions. Rev. A. G. Brown, pastor of
McKendree circuit, conducted the
devotional exercises. Rex. Maxwell
Hall spoke on Religious Education,
and gave a most interesting and in
spring address. Mrs. Attic Metzler,
general secretary of the Franklin
county Sunday school association,
spoke of the children's division. Mr..
L. B. Edgar, adult supt. Of the state
association, closed the evening pro-
gram by giving one of his famous
talks on the Four Square Campaign.
Edgar has made quite hit in Nor
gan county, and holds the attention
of the people, not only with his
splendid voice, which enables all to
hear distinctly, but with his store
house of funny stories. The presi-
dent then announced the following
committees-Committee on Nomina-
tions, C. S. Strong. Mrs. Fannie
Johnson, and Wilford Scott. Reso-
lutions, Rev. D. r. Warne, Byerla
Newton and Mrs. A. H. Mercer.
Place. Rev. Mr.. Born, of Chesterhill,
and Miss Eva Shilling.
Wednesday in a short time after
scheduled time for beginning, the
church was practically filed, and
Rev. Gillian of Malta M. f. church
conducted devotional exercises. The
influence of Religion in the Home
was ably discussed by Rev. S. r.
Martin of Stockport M. P. church.
D. w. Llewellyn, vice president of
the association, took charge and con-
Quoted affairs during the reports of
the various officers. County Presi-
dent Earle Eveland made his report,
and also gave the report of the var
ious districts which had just recent
ly been organized, naming the off
GERS, and stating the things that
each district with the aid of the
and state hoped to work out
during the coming year. The presi-
dents report included the observing
of children's week in the Malta-Mc-
churches, the big pa
rade, and the services held in the
opera house, Immediately following
the parade. While the schools of
the county are just about holding
their own, it was noted that only
about one out of seven people in our
county is attending Sabbath school,
and of course this gives us a great
field in which to work, and try to in
crease our attendance, and interest.
The Secretary-Treasur Miss Edith
Miller, reported the finances in fair
y good shape, that the county has
paid the state apportiOnment in full.
Emmett Taylor gave a very interest
ing report on the Young Peoples
division, naming some 20 classes
hat were organized and doing good
work. Here Mr.. Edgar gave brief
ak, and the meeting was then call
I'd from labor to refreshments not
simply refreshments, but one of
hose big dinners that cannot be
Justly described, and that the good
people of McKendree know so well
low to prepare. We simply had ev
erything to eat and an abundance
'or supper in the evening. The din
Ter was served in a manner, that did
lot necesitate a long wait, but the
serving was excellent, and expedient. !
The afternoon session was opened
oy Rev. Warne of the First Pres
,yterian church of McConnelsville
the devotionals. Rev.
Hall, director of this dis
trict, gave a splendid address and
brought about considerable discus
sion, and amusement as well. Mrs.
MetZler gave very interesting talk
n the interests of the children, and
teachers, after which
was held for little folks
md teachers of children. Mr. Ed
gar closed the afternoon program
With splendid talk along lines of
Sunday school work. After the af-
-ernoon session, fine social time
vas enjoyed by large number who
'taid at the church, and another ele-
CANT repast was served. Long be-
,ore time for the evening session to
)egin, the church was crowded, and
1 large number were unable to get
inside. Rev. A. C. Mattera of the
Main Street Church of Christ, con-
1ucted the devotional exercises, and
Rev. McRae of the McConnelsville
VI. E. church gave an interesting
and instructive talk suited to the
needs of young people, urging a
higher standard of living, and the
need of more consecrated yHung peo-
pie in the great work of the school
md church. Mrs. Metzler again
spoke in the interests of children.
md Mr.. Edgar closed the evening
session and the convention, with the
subject that had been assigned.
What Do We Get Out of It?''
The McConnelsville M. E. Ed
worth League orchestra gave some
inc musical numbers Tuesday eve
ling, and on Wednesday a half hour
prelude to the closing session. Miss
Eva Shilling had charge of the mu- |
lc, and proved herself great
eader, music being used extensive
throughout the program. We'd |
lesday afternoon Miss Shilling sang
beautiful solo, and in the evening
dessrs. Harry Betz, Wayne Jackson. |
Donald DanfOrd and DR.. w. r.
'ears composed quartet that rem
Iered several beautiful numbers.
ne committees reported during the |
fternoon session of the last dav.
nd the committee on place report
d the next years session would be
eld at ChesterhilI. The commit
ee on resolutions drafted a very in
erestlng and commendable paper,
mich was read To the a11dianca II, !