Church Review/Vol. 2/No. 47

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THE CHURCH REVIEW. <br><br> SALT LAKE COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. <br> The Fourth Annual Meeting of the County Association occurred on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening, November 9th and 10th, at Central Christian church in this city. <br> The opening song and prayer service was led by John T. Axton. <br> The presiding officer was Mr. J. A. Searcy, V. P. of Association, by whom the address of welcome was delivered. <br> The address of the evening by Thomas Weir was replete with practical thoughts which seemed to awaken an unusually interesting discussion. The subject, "The Superintendent before the School" was fully ventilated, bringing to light many plans for opening and closing schools, as also review of lesson. The discussion was led by Mr. C. M. Wood. <br> After benediction by Rev. Dr. McNiece, a short time was spent in social conversation and becoming better acquainted. <br> The session on Saturday afternoon was opened by song and prayer service, led by Miss Hattie Turner. <br> Reports from the schools followed, showing an increasing interest all along the line, especially in the primary departments. This speaks volumes for the future of Sunday school work in Utah. <br> Mr. J. B. Lister, of the People's Mission, handled the "Bad Boy Problem" in a manner that convinced all that the important question is to first reach the boy by practical helpfulness and thus gain his confidence. <br> The "Need of Organized Work in Our Cities." was presented by Mr. C. H. Parsons in a carefully prepared resolution, viz: That we enter upon a systematic house to house visitation of the city for the purpose of learning the number of persons outside of any Sunday school. To give a special and personal invitation to became enrolled in some school and a printed invitation be left in each house. That, to this end a committee of one from each Sunday school in this city, shall be appointed to have charge of the work in detail. That from this committee shall be appointed an executive committee consisting of one from each denomination represented in this organization, and that this executive committee shall have general supervision of the larger committee and direct the whole work. That the executive committee shall select its chairman and secretary who shall be chairman and secretary of the general committee. After a careful discussion the resolution was adopted and a committee appointed to select this general committee, which will meet at once and proceed to organize for vigorous work. <br> The election of officers was next on program and resulted as follows: Thomas Weir, president; C. M. Wood, vice-president; Mrs. Florence S. Parsons, secretary and treasurer. The president and secretary, with the following, constitute the executive committee: Mrs. Jennie Davis, Miss Annie Baker, Miss Mary Cauffield, Mr. D. N. Spencer, Mrs. Mary Waynick, Mr. Claude Durst. <br> One of the most interesting features of the convention was the primary class drill by Miss Grace Gould, using part of her class to illustrate her work. Her work elicited commendation from all who took part in the discussion. The sentiment of the convention was heartily in sympathy with making the "primary work" a matter of first importance. <br> The closing session on Saturday evening was opened by a song service, led by Mr. Robert B. Quay. <br> A very practical discussion of the "Need of Variety in Sunday-School Work" was opened by Prof. R. J. Caskey, followed by Miss Anna Baker. <br> Rev. W. D. Mabry conducted a teacher's class, illustrating the value of thus preparing teachers for acting as substitutes. <br> Judge Breeze lightly touched upon the question of finances and nearly enough funds were pledged to meet the demands of the convention. <br> The convention closed with a consecration service. The exercises throughout were interspersed with music by an impromptu choir under the direction of Mr. R. B. Quay. An interesting feature was the singing (in English) of a duet by Chinese boys. <br> The spirit of earnestness that pervaded the entire session was indeed gratifying. <br> President Weir, Miss Gould, Prof. Caskey, Dr. Silver and others laid special stress on the value of music as a factor in Sunday School work. <br> Thanks are due Mr. Quay for the success of the musical part of the program, Pastor Clay and his people for the use of their cozy little church and the very hearty welcome extended by acting President Searcy. <br><br> SECOND M. E. CHURCH. <br> New England Dinner Thursday the 22nd, at Waterloo church from 5:30 to 8:30 p. m., tickets 25 cents. Everybody invited. Program at 8:30. The proceeds to be applied to the new church building. <br> Not a Sunday passes but we feel the need of the new church. Last Sunday morning again the people had to stand until the trustees could secure chairs from the neighbors. <br> The ladies are busy this week working up the new England dinner. They are bound it shall be a success. They never miss it.