The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1872-11-07


and b9aud literature. chiefly IN the In.
iorost ~ chrisnaa education. but il
more especially distinguished fer bis
prominent leadership 10 the Sunday
School work lie ardent philanthropy
aud love d children, Bis discemment
u tie unegaallei value ~ the Bible 10
rel giaus education. his extensive ac-
quaiutance With the methods aud ex-
pefionccs ia teaching among al oar
religious denominations, and bis re-
markahle faculty for public speaking
and illustration, qualify him emineutly
for this particular department Of nor
nal obstruction, as well as for the
general superintendeuoo Of the work
Especially has he the rare tact Of draw
log out otheR ia free expression Of
sentiment and a cheerful cooperation in
what should be the work Of the many
and not Of the few This was pleas
autly cxcmplided all through the two
days oiiustruction and normal excrcis-
ca of the institute.
Numerous practical topics were dis.
cussed by the institute, being usually
introduced by an address from some
previously designated speaker, then
handled with freedom and practical
interest by the assembly, in the way
Of questions, brief remarks. objections
or combinations Of experience. as the
mind Of any might be toward the sub.
ject The principal Of these topics
were as follows
The idea Of the s. S. Institute what
it is and what it proposes showing its
aim TO institute, or cause firmly to
stand ia the true theory and skilled
practice of their good work, the officers
and teachers of our Sabbath Schools
discussed chiefly by Mr.. Trumbul.
Who should be In the Sunday School
and how TO get them there introduced
by Rev Mr.. Conover, and the discus
sion resulting in the conclusion that
this system Of education is adapted fol
all ages, and all classes and conditions
Of people.
The superintendent, the man and his
work, by II. d. Hall, Esq. This Office
was well shown to be a high calling
and when faithfully fulfilled one o
great influence and usefulness.
The opening and closing exercises
of the Sabbath School were treated il
a very interesting and instructive man
ner, by Mr.. John D. Wattles, of Hart
ford Conn, young man but plainly
not novice in the ! Isiness.
Our difficulties, especially such a
come from the lack of pune tuality, an,
the irregular attendance of teachers
were debated with much earnestnes
and healthy diversity of opinion
The relations of the Pastor to tn
Sunday School were set forth in an abb
ana INSTRUCTIVE manner by Rev. Dr
Hawley.
The home and the school wero pre
sented in an address of much Patio
and power by Mr.. Trumbull.
The teachers work out of the Sab
bath School was elucidated with re
markable discrimination and beauty
by Rev G. B. Hurlbut. His work il
the Sabbath School was treated b,
Rev S. W. Clemens with his character
istic energy and eloquence.
The last topic in order introduced b,
Rev. Mr.. Luther in well-consideret
and instructive address was upon th,
work of the Sunday School for children
what it should be, and how to do il
That work may be embraced under the
three heads Of instruction, conversion
and culture.
Besides these general topics which
were well treated as they came up
during the several sessions, there were
two special exercises on Thursday
conducted by Mr.. TrumbulI, and which
were Of peculiar interest aud value
The FIRST was genuine teachers meet
ing, reviewing our next Sabbath les
son Of the brave young men" 1hi
was a model exercise and many pas
tor aud teacher present doubtless fel
that this hours profit would fully com
pensatc for the two days time and Ia
Dor expended in the convention. An
other exercise OF much interest vas
/ childrens' service and sermon, admira
/ bly, conducted by Mr.. Trumbull, an
happily participated in by many Of tn
is. scholars Of Bennington and Shafts
bury Some excellent singing wa
afterwards discoursed by the SO Shafts
bury school to some who tarried an
listened with delight
The closing address before the Inst
tuto on Thursday afternoon, by th
conductor was one Of rare cloqueuce
strongly impressing the responsibility