Jasper Republican, Volume 1, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 October 1874 — The Jasper County Sunday School Convention. [ARTICLE]

The Jasper County Sunday School Convention.

The friends of Sabbath Schools in Jasper county met in mass convention in the Presbyterian church in Rensselaer, Indiana, Tuseday, October 20th, 1874, at 3 o’clock p. m. The opening exercises were conducted by Mr. William H. Levering, of Lafayette. Mr. John Coen was chosen temporary President, aud F. C. Pierce temporary Secretary. A committee of enrollment was ap pointed, which consisted of Messrs. J. H. Snoddy, Geo. W. Hascall and Miss Mary Peacock. Committee on permanent organization, Messrs. Henry C. Bruce, James H. Snoddy, Jonathan Peacock, Miss Smith and Mrs. Alfred Thompson. Committee on constitution, Rev. R. L. Adams, Rev. D. J. Huston and C M. Johnson. The object of Sunday Schools was discussed by Rev. D. J. Huston and many delegates and others. Singing. Adjourned to 7 o’clock p. m. Benedbtion by Rev. R. L. Adams.

At 7 o’clock p. m. exercises were opened with singing by the choir ; the Ist Psalm was read, and Bro. W. H. Levering offered prayer. Address by Bro. Levering. Rev. E. A. Andrew and others responded to the question : What discouragements have you ? What are your encouragements ? was answered by many. In reply to the third question: Have you reason to believe that God has given you success ? severeral cited proof of God’s blessing. Adjourned untill 9 o’clock to-morrow morning. . Benediction by Rev. E. A. Andrew. October 21,1874. Convention convened at 9 o’clock a. m. Devotional exercises by Rev. E. A. Andrew. The'first subject discussed this morning, was: Live teachers, and how to sejure them, which was opened by Rev. E. A. Andrew and participated in by many. The subject of teachers’ meeting elicited an animated discussion, which was participated in by the Convention. Singing. At 10;30 class exercises conducted by Bro. Levering. Lesson, Mark 10, blind Bartimeus. Singing by the choir. . The importance of continuing Sunday Schools through the year was urged by Rev. D. J. Huston. On motion the Convention decided to hold a children’s meeting to-night. Adjourned to lj3o p. m. [ Owing to a misunderstanding on the part of the Secretary,**we are unable to give the still proceedings of the Convention, this week, but he promises to furnish the remainder next week.— Ed.] According to astronomical calculations there will be an eclipse of the moon on the 24th and 25th of the present month between the hours of 11 a. m. and 2 p. m. The Republican party has attempted a load, greater than it can carry; but may have the oomforting consolation that i£ is far better to fail in a good cause than succeed in abad one; and after a time, the right will be sure to triumph.— Qrccnsbttrg Standard.-