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J. R. Odere, Samuel Busby,
James Woodward, E. M. Jones,
Thomas Aldred.
HUNTSVILLE.
Union Sunday School.
Mattie Bradford, J. G. Cook.
MENDEN.
M. E. Sunday School.
W. F. Hardy, M. S. Hardy.
FORTVILLE.
M. E. Sunday School. €
S. T. Stout. ELWOOD. M. E. Sunday School. J. W. McMahan. FORESTVILLE.
M. E. Sunday School. S. W. McMahan.
INDIANAPOLIS. M. E. Sunday School. R. L. Lukins.
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PROCEEDINGS.
The Madison County Sunday School Union met at its first quar terly meeting in the M. E. Church at Pendleton, 2 o'clock P. M., December 8th, 1869.
The convention was called to order by the President, R. N. Clark, the Rev. E. M. Baker conducting the devotional exercises, the special subject of prayer being " Our Convention."
The Recording nor Corresponding Secretaries neither one being present, J. T. Smith was elected Secetarry pro tem.
The convention proceeded with the enrollment of delegates. (See the list at the end of these minutes.)
The President then appointed the following committees .
On Finance-I. N. Zenblin, J. Coor, and Martin Chapman.
On Publication-J. T. Smith, J. R. Silver, and J. W. Bomgardner.
J. W. Hardman was then elected Assistant Secretary pro tem, after which the townships were called, and answered as follows : Ander- son, Boone, Fall Creek, Green, and Stony Creek. The remaining nine, not being represented on the first day, the calling of townships for reports was dispensed with until the next day.
The Convention then proceeded to discuss "The relation of the Pastor to the Sunday School, and his duties therein," opened by J. R. Silver, Esq.
The discussion was then followed up by Rev. E. H. Sparks, Rev. Odem, Rev. E. M. Baker, Rev. S. T. Stout, J. T. Smith, and J. W. Bomgardner, all agreeing that the relation of the Pastor to the Sun- day School is nearly the same as his relation to the church, although it is not thought to be his duty to superintend, yet he should always be present to assist and advise the Superintendent when needed, and instruct and exhort the school as opportunity offers, remembering that when Jesus said to Peter, " Feed my sheep," he also said, "Feed my lambs."
The Convention then sang "The Water of Life," on sixteenth page of "Fresh Leaves," which was followed by a question drawer, answered by Rev. R. H. Sparks. At. 4:40 the Convention adjourned.
EVENING SESSION.
Children's Meeting. Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. S. T. Stout.
Rev. N. H. Phillips had been selected to address the children, but failing to be present, Rev. R. H. Sparks occupied the time, taking as a foundation the sentence, "God is good," demonstrating the same by the growing grass, the opening flower, the falling rain, the rippling brook, and lastly by the death of Christ.
After singing a song, Rev. S. T. Stout spoke for a short time, on the protection of Sunday Schools, and was then followed by Rev. Oden ; discussing the question, " what was I made for ?"
At 8:30 Convention adjourned.
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MORNING SESSION.
Thursday 9th, 9:15 A. M. Prayer by Rev. A. S. Reid.
Then followed reports from townships, viz :
Anderson-Reported by J. T. Smith. Has six Sunday Schools in successful operation, with about ninty-three officers and teachers, and five hundred and thirty-two scholars. Total in all the schools about six hundred and twenty-five.
Adams-Reports no school.
Boone-Reported by S. W. McMahan. Has two schools, one con. ducted by the M. E. Church and one by the United Brethren. Offi. cers and teachers, eighteen ; scholars, one hundred and thirty-three. Total both schools, one hundred and fifty-one.
Duck Creek-No report and no school.
Fall Creek-J. W. Hardman. Has five schools in successful opera- tion, with officers, teachers and scholars, in all about five hundred and twenty five.
Greene-J. V. Kerr. But one school, now in operation, with nine officers and teachers ; thirty scholars. Total, thirty-nine.
Jackson-No report, but said to have two schools.
Lafayette-No report and no school.
Monroe -- No report, but has one school.
Pipe Creek-J. W. McMahan. Has five schools ; two conducted by the M. E. and two by the Christian Church, with a total number belonging to all the schools of about three hundred and seventy- five.
Richmond no report and no school.
Stony Creek-Rev. Oden. Two schools ; officers and teachers, about twenty ; scholars, about one hundred seventy-five. Total one hundred and ninety-five.
Union-No report, and no school.
Van Buren-No report and no school.
The-above reports are not presumed to be entirely correct, but as nearly so as we can now make them. They show that out of the fourteen townships of the county, but seven were represented, and. six have no schools at this season of the year. The other eight have twenty-four schools, to which belong about two hundred and fifty Offices.I and teachers, and 1,850 scholars. Total, 2,100. There are enrolled in the county, for common school purposes, between six and twenty-one years of age, 7,129, and one fourth in our Sunday Schools are under six and over twenty-one, which added, make in our county, that ought to be in the Sunday Schools, 8,911.
The reports show that our schools average less than ninty, which shows the necessity of organizing at least seventy-six new schools, which should be, and with proper effort can be, done before the next meeting of this Union.
The Convention then proceeded to the discussion of the question,
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" Why am I a Teacher ?" Each teacher then wrote his answer to the. question. The same being gathered up and after a brief discussion by Rev. R. H. Sparks, the answers to the question were read by the Secretary, some of which were as follows: " Because I feel it to be my duty ;" "Because I want to lead children to Christ ; " " Because I want to do all the good I can, and think this the best field for me to work in ; " " Because I love Jesus," etc., etc.
This was then followed by a very interesting and impressive Bible lesson, given by Miss Annie Conwell, arranged and placed upon the blackboard as follows :
Lesson-John xvi, 1-13.
Golden text-"I will not leave you comfortless: I will come again." Jesus.
Central thought-The gift of the Holy Ghost and His work in the. heart.
Topics :
1st. The comforter promised.
2d. The safe guide.
3d. The competent teacher.
4th. The witness for Jesus.
5th. The reliable testimony.
In the course of the lesson the teacher referred to the following scriptures under their appropriate heads :
1st. Romans, 8-14.
2d. Isaiah xlix, 10-63 ; x, 14.
3d. I Corinthians ; II Corinthians x and xi ; I John, ii, 27; Isa- iah lxviii, 17.
4th. Acts v, 32 ; Ezra xxxvi, 27.
5th. I John iv, 1, 2 and 3.
J. T. Smith then gave a blackboard lesson, first calling attention to the use of the board, which must vary with circumstances, but the lesson should always appear on the board, so all can see where it is without inquiring, and generally the board should contain the golden text and central thought. He then called attention to the board (see above) and had the Convention repeat the golden text in concert.
Quite a number of other illustrations were given, which can not be introduced here, for want of space.
I. N. Zenblin being called away, Jos. O. Hardy was appointed in his place on the Committee on Finances.
12 M., adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION-SECOND DAY.
Met, 2 o'clock, P. M.
Devotional exercises, conducted by Rev. S. T. Stout.
Then followed the discussion, " How to increase the spiritual inter- est in the Sunday School," opened by Rev. S. T. Stout, and partic- ipated in by Rev. E. M. Baker, Rev. Oden J. R. Silver, J. T. Smith, W. R. Pierse and Rev. A. S. Reed. The means recommended are
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prayer system, qualified Christian teachers, and direct individual application to each scholar.
Mrs. E. B. Holloway had been selected to teach an infant class at this hour, but was unable to attend, and J. T. Smith occupied the time in giving an object infant lesson, illustrating the characteristics of a good and a bad heart -the first being soft, warm and alive ; the second being hard, cold and dead. And at the close the question drawer was again introduced, and answered by Rev. R. H. Sparks.
Adjourned, 4:30 P. M.
EVENING SESSION.
Met at 6:30 P. M.
Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. R. H. Sparks.
The question, " How to retain our young folks in the Sunday School," was then discussed, Rev. A. S. Reed opening the discussion who was followed by W. : R. Pierse, R. H. Sparks, E. M. Baker and J. W. Bomgardner. J. T. Smith then gave an object lesson, illustrat- ing the text, " Ye shall know them by their fruits."
The Finance Committee took up a collection, asking for twenty dol- lars, which was promptly raised.
It was then decided that the next meeting of this Union should be held at Elwood, on the last Tuesday and Wednesday of May, 1870.
The following resolution was then passed :
Resolved, That the members of this Convention tender to the citi- zens of Pendleton their sincere thanks for the very hospitable man- ner in which the delegates have been entertained.
The President then addressed the Convention for a short time, urging on every Sunday School worker, and especially on those who have pledged themselves to work for the cause, the importance of buckling on the armor and going to work in earnest, and not ceasing until every neighborhood in the county has a good Sunday School.
After a general shaking of hands the Convention adjourned.
SECOND ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
The Second Annual Convention was held in the Christian Chapel, Anderson, November 1st, 1870.
At this meeting twelve townships were represented, as follows :
Boone, three schools-officers, teachers and scholars 150
Adams, two schools-officers, teachers and scholars 85
Pipe Creek, 7 schools-officers, teachers and scholars. 700
Anderson, nine schools-officers, teachers and scholars 800
Stony Creek, five schools-officers, teachers and scholars 375 Monroe, seven schools-officers, teachers and scholars 339
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Duck Creek, three schools-officers, teachers and scholars 100 Richland, two schools-officers, teachers and scholars 120 Lafayette, five schools-officers, teachers and scholars 250 Jackson, three schools-officers, teachers and scholars 200 Union, one school-officers, teachers and scholars 50
Fall Creek, four schools-officers, teachers and scholars 300
Greene, two schools-officers, teachers and scholars. 150
Making a total of fifty-three schools, and three thousand six hun- dred and nineteen officers, teachers and scholars.
The number of delegates present from the different townships was one hundred and fifty-six.
Interesting remarks were made during the various sessions by Revs. W. H. Goode, R. H. Sparks, Joseph Franklin, - Oden, E. S. Preston, D. D. Powel, J. Benny, James Hazlett, T. D. Ryan, J. T. Smith, Jacob Schwinn, H. D. Thompson, Enoch McMahan, J. W. Bomgardner, Drs. Bowman, Cheever, Suman, Mr. R. N. Clark, D. C. Chipman, C. G. Mauzy, J. W. Hardman and Rev. R. McCaig.
The following ladies and gentlemen were appointed on Finance, viz .: Mrs. A. J. Makepeace, Mrs. Lafe Cross, Miss Allice Jones, Mr. H. D. Thompson, Mr. J. W. Bomgardner, Mr. S. C. Martindale.
The Treasurer, S. C. Martindale, reported as having received .... $17 58 Disbursed for printing, postage, etc .. 17 50
Balance on hand 8
Amount collected at this session 19 62
Balance on hand. $19 70
The following were the officers elected for the Madison County Sunday School Union for the year ending September 20, 1871 :
President-Townsend Ryan.
Recording Secretary-J. W. Hardman.
Corresponding Secretary-H. D. Thompson.
Treasurer-Uriah Bell.
Vice-Presidents-Van Buren, Lewis Ward; Boone, Enoch McMa- han; Duck Creek, Anthony Minnick; Pipe Creek, William Suman; Monroe, Jacob Schwinn; Richland, John Mathews; Lafayette, M. Clem; Jackson, A. F. Armstrong; Stony Creek, W. V. Shanklin; Anderson, James Hazlett; Adams, C. G. Mauzy; Fall Creek, J. W. Hardman; Greene, Burwell Williamson; City, Mrs. William Brown, Mrs. E. B. Holloway, Mrs. George Nichol.
THIRD ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION*
The Third Annual Meeting of the County Sunday School Union was held at Fishersburg, September 19th and 20th, 1871, at the M. E- Church.
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The President being absent, the Convention was called to order at 2 p. M., by Dr. Suman, of Pipe Creek.
Song-"All Hail, the Power of Jesus' Name."
Devotional exercises by E. S. Preston.
On the call of townships, the following responded : Anderson, Boone. Fall Creek, Green, Jackson, Lafayette, Monroe, Pipe Creek Richland and Stony Creek.
The address of welcome was delivered by W. V. Shanklin, and responded to by Jacob Schwinn.
The following committee was appointed to revise the Constitution : J. T. Smith, J. W. Bomgardner, W. V. Shanklin and Jacob Schwinn.
On motion, a Finance Committee was appointed, as follows: W. V. Shanklin, Samuel Busby and R. N. Clark.
EVENING SESSION-7 O'CLOCK, P. M.
Devotional exercises by Jacob Huntsinger.
Dr. Suman in the chair.
Addresses were made by the following: Mrs. J. W. Bomgardner, R. H. Clark, J. T. Smith and Wm. Suman.
SECOND DAY.
MORNING SESSION-9 A. M.
After devotional exercises, the first thing in order was "Qualifica- tions of Superintendents."
Remarks were made by S. E. Preston, R. H. Sparks and R. N. Clark.
The next was a Bible lesson, conducted by Dr. Ward Cook; after which the reports of townships were called, and thirteen reports were read from the Secretary's desk.
The following is the exhibit for the year ending September 19th, 1871 :
No. of townships reported, 13 ; No. of schools, 55; No. of officers and teachers enrolled, 611 ; average attendance of the same, 426; No. of scholars enrolled, 3,711; average attendance, 2,776. Total, 4,322. Amount expended by the schools for books, papers, etc., $802.10.
On motion, the Convention went into the election of officers, with the following result:
President-R. N. Clark.
Vice-President-W. V. Shanklin.
Recording Secretary-J. W. Hardman.
Corresponding Secretary-J. T. Smith.
Treasurer-M. S. Robinson.
FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
The Fourth Annual Meeting of the County Sunday School Union was held in the M. E. Church at Pendleton, October 29th and 30th, 1872.
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The Convention was called to order at 2 o'clock, P. M., by R. N. Clark, President.
Devotional exercises, consisting of singing and prayer, at 2:20 P. M.
Address of welcome by Charles L. Henry, Esq .; responded to by J. T. Smith-both of which were able and interesting speeches.
After a song by the Convention, the following question was pro- pounded :
" What are the leading hindrances in your school, and what are you doing to remove them ?"
Answered by H. D. Thompson, Jacob Schwinn, W. V. Shanklin, C Hall, C. G. Mauzy, G. S. Jenkins, J. T. Smith, G. W. Miller and R. N. Clark.
The Rev. W. M. Grimes spoke a few words of cheer to the Con- vention; saw nothing discouraging in the Sunday School work.
Song-" Jesus will Carry me Through."
Discussion-"What means should be used to interest the community more generally in the Sunday School work ?"'
James Hazlett, who was to have opened the discussion, being absent, the subject was passed over.
At 4:20, P. M., the question drawer was opened, and answered by J. T. Smith, of Anderson.
Song, and benediction by W. M. Grimes.
EVENING SESSION-7 P. M.
Devotional exercises by Rev. J. C. Mahan.
Song-"All Hail, the Power of Jesus' Name."
The Convention was then favored with an address by J. H. Bayless, D. D., on "Sunday School Work."
Song-" Hold the Fort."
The following were appointed a Committee on Finance : I. N. Zeublin, J. O. Hardy and J. R. Silver.
R. N. Clark spoke a few moments, when J. T. Smith concluded the answers to question drawer.
Song-" Hold the Light up Higher, Higher," and benediction by J. H. Bayless, D. D.
At 8:40 adjourned.
WEDNESDAY, OCT 30, 1872. MORNING SESSION-9:30.
Convention met-President Clark in the chair.
Devotional exercises.
At 9:40 call of townships by the Secretary, and the following responded :
Anderson, Adams, Boone, Fall Creek, Green, Lafayette, Monroe, Pipe Creek and Stony Creek.
Question-"Should uniform lessons be used throughout the county ?"
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Discussion opened by Rev. M. A. Teague, who opposed to some extent the "Lesson Leaves" now used in the county, while J. T. Smith favored their adoption.
10:25-An excellent address was delivered by W. M. Grimes, on " Encouragement to Sunday School Workers."
Song-" I Love to Tell the Story."
11 o'clock-This time was set apart for the transaction of miscel- laneous business, when Bro. Smith read and answered a few questions from the drawer.
11:30-Song. Benediction by Rev. Geo. S. Jenkins.
Adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
1:45-Devotional exercises by the President.
Song-"I Will Sing for Jesus."
2 r. M .- Annual Address, by President Clark, who, in a brief and clear manner, summed up the results of the year.
2:20 P. M .- Election of officers for the ensuing year was set for this hour, and the following were chosen :
President-H. D. Thompson.
Vice President, North-Wm. Suman.
Vice President, South-J. W. Bomgardner.
Recording and Statistical Secretary-J. W. Hardman.
Corresponding Secretary -- Jos. T. Smith.
Treasurer-C. L. Henry.
Township Vice Presidents-Anderson, R. N. Clark ; Adams, C. G. Mauzy ; Boone, G. W. Smith ; Duck Creek, Anthony Minnick ; Fall Creek, J. R Silver; Green, G. W. Miller ; Jackson, A. F. Armstrong; Lafayette, James Hollingsworth; Monroe, Jacob Schwinn; Pipe Creek, J. M. Overshiner ; Richland, Richard Thornburg ; Stony Creek, G. W. Sears ; Union, A. J. Richardson ; Van Buren, J. W. Thorn.
3:00-Superintendent's Exercises .- Wm. Baker, Superintendent of the Fortville Sunday Schools, clearly and in an interesting way reviewed the four lessons for the month as arranged in the Berian Series.
3:30-Discussion : "How to cultivate reverence in the Sabbath Schools." Opened by M. A. Teague. Next in order was infant class lesson, conducted by W. M. Grimes, after which the Secretary made the following report for the year ending October 30th, 1872.
Reports have been received from but few townships up to noon to-day-seven in all-as follows: Adams, Boone, Fall Creek, Green, Lafayette, Union and Stony Creek.
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Number of schools in same
31
Number not included in the above. 4
Total number reported. 35
Number of scholars enrolled 3,459
Number of officers and teachers 367
Total enrollment. 3,826
Average attendance of officers and teachers
248
Average attendance of scholars
1,849
Total average attendance 2,097
Amount expended during the year. $462 33
Respectfully submitted, J. W. HARDMAN, Secretary.
EVENING SESSION.
7:00 P. M .- Devotional Exercises : Singing and prayer. An excel- lent address was delivered at this hour by G. S. Jenkins, on "Duty of Parents to Children," after which the Convention united in sing- ing " Keep on Praying." The Finance Committee reported a col- lection of $10.56. The following claims were presented and allowed : For printing programmes ... $6 00
Amount allowed J. W. Bomgardner for expenses while attend- ing National Sunday School Convention. 5 00
Amount paid J. T. Smith for expenses of Dr. Bayless 1 00
J. T. Smith then answered questions in drawer.
On motion of R. N. Clark, a vote of thanks was tendered the citi- zens of Pendleton for their hospitality and kindness during the Con- vention.
Convention united in singing "O, Tell the Joyful Story." After bene- diction the Convention adjourned to meet at Elwood April, 1873, in semi-annual Convention.
Attest : J. W. HARDMAN, Secretary.
THE FIFTH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
The Fifth Annual Convention of the County Sunday School Union was held at Markleville, September 16th and 17th, 1873.
Convened at 2 o'clock P. M., President H. D. Thompson in the chair.
Address of welcome by J. F. Pierce. Responded to by J. W. Lov- ett, of Anderson, in a very appropriate speech ; after which the Pres- ident delivered the annual address. *
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On motion of J. W. Hardman, the following were appointed a Finance Committee : B. L. Fussell, Samuel Harden and Ralph Williams.
On motion of W. V. Shanklin a Committee on Nominations was appointed : W. V. Shanklin, R. H. Cree and L. D. Reger.
After a song (doxology) and benediction, Convention adjourned to meet at 7 o'clock P. M.
EVENING SESSION.
Convention met pursuant to adjournment, President Thompson in the chair.
Song, by the Choir-" We are Coming," under the leadership of Prof. George Brown; Mrs. Meeks accompanying with organ.
Devotional exercises by Rev. J. F. Pierse of Middletown. After which a very interesting discourse was delivered by Rev. Joseph Franklin of Anderson on the motto " Let us Work," and also on the progress of the Sunday School work.
After singing several songs, and benediction by L. D. Regar the Convention adjourned.
SECOND DAY.
WEDNESDAY MORNING, Sept. 17, 1873.
The Convention was called to order by the President. Devotional exercises, singing " Sweeping Through the Gates" and prayer by the Rev. J. F. Rhoades of Perkinsville.
Next in order was Sunday School lesson, conducted by Rev. J. F. Pierse, assisted by J. F. Rhoades, John Huston and Wm. V. Shank- lin ; after which the Convention sung " We Shall Meet Them Again."
Disscussion .- Progress of the Sunday School in the United States, opened by A. E. Edwards of Anderson, in a very interesting speech of half an hour ; followed by J. C. Mahan.
Song-" Bright Forevermore," followed with speeches by J. T. Smith, J. F. Collier and H. D. Thompson. J. T. Smith proceeded to review the lessons of the last quarter, which was done in a very able and interesting manner.
Convention sung " Open the Door for the Children."
Discussion .- " What has the Sunday School accomplished," opened by J. C. Mahan of Anderson, followed by H. D. Thompson, Jac. Schwinn and J. F. Collier.
Next in order was Infant Class Lesson, conducted by Mrs. Boher of New Castle, to a class of twenty-five. This was a very interesting exercise and listened to with great attention.
A collection was made amounting to $9.35. Convention then sung " I love to tell the Story." Then came question drawer which was answered by J. T. Smith, occupying about fifteen minutes.
Resolution of thanks was tendered the citizens of Markleville for the hospitable manner in which the members had been entertained during this Convention.
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On motion of J. F. Rhoades the next semi-annual meeting be held at Perkinsville in April, 1874, which was carried, and the following appointed a Committee on Programme : Jac. Schwinn, J. T. Smith and Warren Cole.
Convention sung "Over in the Promised Land."
Benediction by A. C. Edwards.
Adjourned.
EVENING SESSION-7 O'CLOCK, P. M.
Called to order by President Shanklin.
Devotional exercises conducted by J. F. Rhoades.
Song-" Sweeping Through the Gates."
This session was held principally for speaking and the following availed themselves of the opportunity : B. Carver, G. W. Sears, J. W. Hardman, Mrs. J. F. Rhoades, Ralph Williams, A. J. Delph and Samuel Harden.
President Shanklin then delivered his inaugural address, and the Secretary made the following report :
To the Madison County S. S. Union. Number of townships reported, eight, viz : Anderson, Adams, Boone, Duck Creek, Jackson, Monroe, Pipe Creek and Richland.
Number of Schools reported, 42; number of officers and teachers, 390; number of schools enrolled, 2,884; total membership, 3,274.
Amount expended during year, $731.25.
Respectfully submitted,
J. W. HARDMAN, Secretary.
Convention adjourned to meet at Perkinsville as per previous arrangements. J. W. H.
THE ANNUAL SESSION OF THE MADISON COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The annual Convention of the Sunday School Union of Madison county convened at Asbury Chapel, Richland township, September 29, 1874, at 2 p. M. President Shanklin in the chair. In the absence of the Secretary, Mr. Barney Carver was chosen Secretary pro tem.
Devotional exercises were conducted by Mr. John Matthis. That soul-stirring song entitled " All hail the power of Jesus' Name,"' was sung with so much earnestness that it told at once the interest manifested in the meeting. The address of welcome by Rev. R. H. Smith was in every way appropriate to the occasion, and it no doubt made the many who were from abroad feel that they were thrice welcome to the hospitality and the homes of the good people of Rich- land. The President's annual address, by W. V. Shanklin, was good and well received. That earnest worker, Howell D. Thompson, being present, was loudly called for, and promptly responded in his usual telling manner.
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J. T. Smith, Jacob Schwinn, and John Matthis were appointed a committee to draft resolutions on the death of R. N. Clark.
Frank Watkins, D. Tappan, and N. O'Bryant were appointed a Committee on Finance. After a song the Convention adjourned until 7:30.
EVENING SESSION.
The Convention was called to order at precisely the time appointed. Rev. R. H. Smith offered a fervent invocation. In the absence of Rev. Wm. Van Slyke, Dr. W .. Suman addressed the Convention in a few chosen remarks, and was followed by an address by H. C. Jordan. His remarks were to the point, and no doubt did much good for the cause. Adjourned until Wednesday morning at nine o'clock.
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