Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1872-07-18

over all.
| He desired to say few words about
tho origin Of the Sunday Schools
Of tho State. Twenty-Five years ago,
in May last, the first school Of this
State was organized lie felt that the
work Of the year had been q success,
but we were as yet unable to estimate
the full amount of their effect !; believes
that the Sabbath School teachers were
doing more than all the political ar
engagements Of our country to psrpetuate
our free institutions.
He concluded his remarks by an ear.
nest appeal to tie Sabbath School teach
crs to labor on, not to desist from fur
Their labor with the gratifying results
already attained.
The Hutchinsons sang a pleasing
hymn entitled, "A Little More Faith
in Jesus"
The Rev. J. +. Gilbert, upon cnqui-
~, found to be prcsent-pastors. l6;
superintendent, %; bible class teach
crs, So ; infant class teachers, 20; in
termediate classes, GO !; total, 296 he
found that one-hulf Of the schools had
but one room for teaching; onc-sixth,
two, and eight schools three.
lie continued by making few re.
marks on graduation, and the necessity
Of class rooms, instead Of one general
room !; thought that schools should be
graded into Primary, Junior and Sen
ior classes.
As to the officers, he considered that
they should consist of the pastor, 81.
perinteadeut, secretary, an usher, and
choristers; he considered the superin.
tendent and usher most important he
considered inspection a necessity in the
Sabbath as we'll as secular schools ; he
favored monthly moctings, giving meth
cd Of carrying on such meetings of
conference and inspection. His re-
marks embraced much information as
to Sunday school workers, which was
most heartily received: His methods
we're practical to the utmost degree, and
gave evidence Of being most effective.
Brief reports were then listened to,
Of the progress and general prospects
Of the several schools.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The attendance was larger cvca than
on any other occasion, several dclega-
lions having arrived on the trains from
the iaterior.
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr.. Cole, Of Wa
bashaw.
Rev. J. E. Gilbert continued his in
stitute exercises, remarking that he
would only take up the methods Of
teaching the senior and intermediate
classes, and that Mrs. Partridge, spoken
Of in yesterdays report, would give an
illustration of her method of instruct.
ing the Infant classes; they were re-
oeived with evident Interest and profit.
The Hutchinsons sang one Of their
sweet quartettes, with chorus by the
entire audience.
A recess Of a few moments was tn
ken to give an opportunity to tho Sab
bath School children, of Red Wing, to
take their seats to listen to the chill
dr:n's sermon, by Rev. u. r. Breed,of
St. Paul. His remarks received tho
earnest attention Of all present
The hall during his address was crowd
ed to it's utmost capacity, it being esti-
mated that there were over 800 in Ut
tendance.
EVENING SESSION.
The attendance was larger than ever,
the hall being crowded to its utmost
capacity. All the available standing
room being occupied: many went away,
unable to gain admittance. The
devotionals were conducted by the Rev.
s. Cole, and were followed BY the
Huschinsons repeating by request the
beautiful quartette, Clinging to the
Cross"
Mr.. Mott, Of Rice county chairman
Of the Banner Committee being obliged
to leave, the report was handed in, at
this time. He said that the committee
was not only surprised, but were aston
ished by the Improvement betokened
by the reports. He felt that there were
so many that justly deserve the banners,
that it was a more difficult task to be.
stow it. He said that they had placed
on the roll Of honor the following coun.
ties: Goodhue, Dakota, Ramsey, Vino
ma, Olmstcd and Frceborn. Especial
thanks were extended to D. H. Mason,
who reported eight Of the fourteen
counties. The banner was awarded to
Rev. E. G. Stan, Of Waseca county,
who reported that every school had re-
ported upon the FIRST request
The State Convention of New York
in session at the same time, sent the
greeting: selling close to Christ. -
The Minnesota Convention sent back
their motto: Minnesota for Jesus"
Prof. Thompson read an interesting
letter from X. A. Burnell, who il ut
present quite sick at his home in Auro-
"a, III. He sent hearty "God speed"
| THURSDAYS SESSION
Consisted Of reports from a number Of
schools and the adoption of the follow
ing resolutions:
WnEREAe, The Sabbath School has come to
be almost universally recognized As = great
power in moulding the character and giving
direction to the lives Of tho youth Of our land,
therefore
! Resolred, lst, That No regard 1t ~ tho first
great object Of Sabbath School instruction to
bring our children and youth to Christ, and
develop in them = character 50 pure and
strong that they will stand true and firm
against oil allurements to vice, and be fitted
for a useful and holy life.
Second-.That in view of tho activity Of tho
enemies Of Christ, add tho Holy Scriptures,
and the efforts made TO Danish them from our
public schools, w will use all possible excrtions
to stay this mighty tide Of iniquity which
threatens dissolution and ruin, and to elevate
tho Bible in the confidence and affection OF
the young As ODDS inspired work.
Third-That in those times Of loose views on
the sanctity of tho Sabbath, the result largely
Of European inide'ity and tho careless
teaching Of some Christian men, it is the duty
Ut al to raise the standard by speaking
clearly and boldly in favor Of tho Lords day.
Fourth-That Sunday School instructors
should use every argument possibly drawn
from history and tho word Of God to purify
morals in social, commercial md especially
political life.
Fifth-That ~ Sunday School instructors
under deep sense Of our responsibility to
God and tho youth, committed in n measure to
our care. we will do our uttermOst to induce
our pupils to renoanco forever and wnge re-
lcntlcss war against rum, profanity and tobac-
CO.
Sixth-That VIC, members Of the Sunday