Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-06-15

be possessed of the spirit of courtesy and au'
thority, as essential to success. Rev. Mr.. Jay
of Boston thought the possession Of large
heart and broad mind essential qualifications.
Mr.. Tower of Cambridgeport considered the
possession of a love of order as necessary to
well regulated and disciplined sabbath school.
Mr.. Chckering of Pittsfield thought the abil-
ty to adapt ones self to circumstances a very
essential requisition i'll a superintendent, He
should have the facility of devising new means
and new measures to interest his school,
On motion of Mr.. Snow of Boston, the CON
vention then, at quarter past one O'Clock, adj
journed for dinner.
Afternoon Session.
Rev. Mr. Webb of the Madura (Inda) mis-
sion, spoke of the importance of awakening
the interest of the young in the cause of for
eign missions, and suggested plans for accom-
plishing the object
On the motion of Mr.. Williams of Boston
it was voted that steps be taken to ascertain
the number of states unconnected with the
| sabbath schools 1t was also voted to close
the discussions, at a quarter past three o'clock,
and devote the last half hour to devotional ex-
ercses. 1t had already been voted to adjourn
the convention sine die at quarter before four
The question taken up for discussion was,
the qualification of teachers. Mr.. Snow of
Boston, said the most necessary requisite was,
never to tire in wel-doing. Rev. Mr. Mason
supported this idea, illustrating by the relation
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of Eliot, the celebrated missionary of the In
dams. Mr.. Bailey of Marlboro, thought the
power of adaptation to whatever circumstanc-
es might turn up to be as necessary in teach
err as in a superintendent.
| Rev. Mr. Wayland of Worcester, alluded to
the power OF impressing whatever is noble IN
ourselves upon others, as very essential
quality to be possessed by superintendent and
teachers.
Mr.. Woodruff of Brooklyn, N. Y thought
GqgressiUenesS, a willingness to grapple with er.
ror and sin of every kind, necessary qualif-
cation. Mr.. King of Providence thought eve
ry Sunday school teacher, to be efficient,
should have the ego" in him, and be pre- emf
nently possessed of piety, patience, punctuali-
ty, and perseverance, five very necessary at
tributes. Dea Chase of Holyoke thought the
teacher should possess the power of winning
the hearts and affections of the children.
Dea. Hoyt Of Boston thought it necessary for
the teacher to have the confidence of the
scholars, in his or her ability to give instruc-
ton OH all points
Rev. Werden Reynolds of Worcester con
sidered it necessary for the teacher to have
perfect knowledge of the Bible, so as to be
able to answer all questions the children may
ask. Mr.. Jones of Ware spoke of the duty
of parents, to interest themselves in the choice
of Sunday school teachers.
Mr.. Blackmer of Westboro' spoke of the
relative duties of superintenden:s, teachers,
&C., all working tremendously in their respec
tive spheres. Rev. E. G. Little of North Mid
dleboro' said a chief qualification was, love
for their work
Mr.. Foster of Pttsield urged, as an impor-
tant qualification, deep and tender concern
for the welfare of the young Mr.. Eleazer
Porter of Hadley formerly of Worcester) said
tnlS SHOulu ne lie work.
The time for closing the discussions had now
come, and the exercises preparatory to separ.
ating were commenced. Prayer was offered
by Rev. Mr.. Barrows of Reading. Mr.. Kemp
offered a resolution recommending the sabbath
schools throughout the state to unite in cele-
bruting the approaching anniversary of our
national independence. Adopted, Mr.. Kemp
then offered a resolution expressing the thanks
of the members of the convention to the citi-
zens of Worcester, for the generous and warm
hearted hospitality, and the fraternal kindness
extended to the convention, during their stay
in this city. He said the resolution was due
to the committee, which had labored so much,
and entertained nearly five thousand persons,
during two days 1t was but slight tribute
for the labor, responsibility, time, and care,
which had been expended for their benefit, for
which he could not withhold his most heartfelt
and unfeigned thanks to the people of this no.
Bile city. Mr. Pond of Boston seconded the
resolution in remarks of similar strain. 1t
was unanimously adopted.
Rev. Mr.. TwOmbly replied in behalf of thu
committee of arrangements, and said the
thanks should all be on the other side, for the
benefits received by the presence among us of
SO many noble men and women. He said
they would carry with them to their homes
the fervent prayers Of our citizens for their
future welfare.
Mr.. Tileston of Boston, offered resolution.
rendering the thanks of the convention to the
president, Henry S. Washburn, Esq, for the
able, impartial, and courteous manner in which
he had discharged the duties of the chair
Mr.. Benson of Newton, seconded the resolu-
ton, which was passed unanimously.
Mr.. Washburn responded appropriately.
After some other expressions of feeling which
were followed BY singing doxology, the ben.
ediction was pronounced by Rev. Mr.. James,
and the convention was adjourned sine die.