Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1871-10-19

The advantages of the uniform lesson system
was mooted by Mr. Rayl, and the numbers en-
gagged in it embraced fifteen denominations,
as stated by Rev Mr. Emory, who alluded to the
grandeur of the thought that every Sabbath
five millions of Sunday school scholars and
their five hundred thousand teachers were en-
gagged on the same lesson. f! I-.-. s.t.-
At the request of one of the delegates, Mr.
Rayl explained the practical workings of the
system. --.. .--....f.., -...-..-.-
Mr. Lyon left the chair, which was occupied
by Mr. Rayl, and made some pertinent remarks
on the best means of making Sabbath schools
effective. He said the teachers institute was
perhaps the best means in aid of that great
work. He suggested that each delegate be as
sessed fifty cents on the part ofthe schools repre-
sented to buy stationery and defray the ex-
penses of the convention. Ia -
Rev Mr. Smith suggested that one collection
each year be taken up in each school connected
with the convention for defraying expenses.
Mr. Rayl made motion to that effect, which
was carried.
... -5-.eG ..5 DISCUSSIONS. .... ..r-.t-
The discussions of the various questions was
then brought before the convention.
The first: How can we enlist the sympathy
and hearty cooperation of the church members
in the Sunday school causeP' r.1r q.
Opened by Mr. Rayl. He said that it was diff
fcult to avoid running into the subjects dis
cussed yesterday, but advised teachers to visit
parents and cultivate the love of the children
should be applicable to the occasion:
Rev Jno Boyington stated that the Sabbath
school was the hope of the church, and that
ministers should display more zeal and congo
niality of sentiment. .......-..--- --r--..
Mr. Calkins mentioned o means he once knew
to have been used by the purchase of a library
for adults. t.L.L A H
A delegate suggested an interchange of views
between the Bible and Testament classes, by the
propounding of questions to be answered the
of of
for success of teachers. EfI
Mr. Clapp agreed with the last speaker, and
advocated the separation Of the Bible class from
the rest of the school. r-. .-- amp
Rev Mr. Smith endorsed the views advanced
by Mr. Rayl, and gave his views at some length,
An interchange of views could scarcely fail to
promote the object desired. ... D.
Mr. Emory thought that one way to secure
the cooperation of parents was to first enlist the
preachers, some of whom were sadly negligent
in attending to the Sunday school work.
Mr. Richards said that every Welsh minister
was the ardent friend of the Sabbath school
cause, and was proud of the honor that the
Welsh had been among the first to inaugurate
the movement. Every church member was a
Sunday school scholar. fEt. ~
The discussion being ended, hymn was
sung, and The best method of instructing the
infant class brought before the meeting.
Mr. Head stated that if any delegates had
failed to be entertained it was his fault and not
Rev Mr. Heron made some interesting state
ments IN regard to teaching the infant class by
the use of large letters on a board, arranged in
verses from scripture, with Instructions by in
cidents bearing on the subject of the lesson.
Mr Richards stated that the want of early
education had been drawback to the present
generation. He said that he would cheerfully
give all he was worth if he had enjoyed the
school advantages his son now had. He paid a
Just tribute to Col Stacy and his efforts in the
Sunday school work, and thank ed God for the
revival of free schools in this State. M
Col Stacy was called upon for his views
on the infant class system. He believed that no
school was fully complete without one. The
same system was not applicable for all schools.
Teach the little ones to love you. Object or IL
Illustrative teaching was also used with good eff
feet, and direct conversation with each pupil
recommended. And after listening to his plan
his success was no longer surprising to those
present.
Dir w r Cooper made some remarks urging
on Superintendants of schoolsi in the country to
organize infant classes and the perfection of the
method of instruction