The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-11-06
Rutland County sabbath school
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The fourth annual meeting of the Rut-
land County Sabbath School convention
was held at the Congregational church in
Fairhaven, Wednesday at 8 o'clock a. m.
One hour was devoted to prayer and praise
conducted by Rev. Edward Mills of Rut-
land
The convention (propcr) was called to
order at 10 o'clock, the president, Mr.. Il.
X. Chase of Rutland, in the chair. Devo-
tional exercises ere conducted by Rev.
Milton Tator of Castleton, after which the
congregation sang Crock of Ages, and the
programme was taken up.
Rev. L. w. Walker, of the Methodist
church Of Farhaven, delivered the address
of welcome in most happy manner
TEMPERANCE.
The first discussion was opeaed by Rev.
II NJ Holmes of Benson, on the subject,
"What is the true position to be maintain
ed by our Sabbath schools with regard to
the subject of temperance and the tenn
perance work." who thought there was but
one position, that was that the Sunday
school ought to be temperance organiza-
ton, and every scholars name should be
entered upon the pledge. There was too
much talk and not enough action of the
children in the work, and they were not
allowed the responsibility which would de-
| velop them in the cause in which they are
expected to put forth effort, and this should
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His remarks were followed by L n Mer-
riam of Rutland, who thought Sabbuth
schools, in general did not take much into
rest in this subject.
| SABBATH SCHOOL TEACHERS PREPARATION.
Others spoke earnestly IN the discussion,
and the second question was entered upon
viz: "What helps, and what preparation
should Sabbath school teachers have in or
der to make their labOrs most profitable 2"
led by Mr.. Battle, of Castleton, who
thought the best helps were first the Bible
and Concordance, together with the Sab
bath School Times and National I6acher
of Chicago. lie thought no commentary
would be uniform in the school enough to
that no question should be suggested that
would call the mind from the subject, and
each should have divine help.
Rev. H. VI. Holmes thought the study of
the Word and ones own inference drawn
rather than relying on help, was better.
This idea was endorsed by others who
spoke. +. n. Merriam said the first thing
needed was the spirit of God, which has
been promised to all who ask then study
printed helps, different translations of the
Bible, both foreign and English. Teach
ers' meetings he thought absolutely neces-
sary, and must be made interesting Rev.
Edward Mills expressed himself satisfied of
the benefit Of uniform questions but not Of
answers, as they were generally given in
stead of the teachers idea of the subject,
and TO keep the teachers meetings in spite
OF all circumstances.
Rev. j. X. Williams of West Rutland
said though there is danger in these helps,
yet good is found in comparing different
opinions and discovering the varions views
of orthodox These helps are good and
should be used wisely. The great thing is
to consider the Importance of the work, it
is work for God and man, this would be a
spur to teachers meeting, feeling that Il
great issue is before them and they must
he faithful.
d. d. Cole Of Casteton, endorsed the
teachers meetings, and help of every kind
that would assist.
The session then adjourned with benc-
diction by Rev. II. NJ. Holmes.
AFTERNOON.
The afternoon session was called to order
at half past one o'clock, b. X. Chase, the
President, in the chair, The devotional
exercises occupied the first half hour, and
were of very interesting and profitable
character.
PLAN OF INSTRUCTION FOR INFANT CLASSES.
The first question for discussion was,
''what is the best plan of instruction for
our infant classes?"
The discussion was opened by Mr.. Bar
Der, of Fairhaven, who said he merely
wished to commence the question, but he
thought the Bible was the best for the chill
dren, and the TEACHERS should have the
ability to give the lesson the form of the
narrative, and it requires the best teacher
in the school.
Mr. Ellis said he believed in children
committing verses from the Bible, and gave
as an example his own experience for the
verses, which he committed in his child
hood were fresh in his mind and great
source of comfort to him.
/ The next speaker was b. w. Marshall
of Rutland, who thought the question be-
fore the convention was the most impor-
, tant on the programme. lie related from
, his childhood an experience of fear be-
cause he was not approached more gently
and cordially, and from this argued that il
; needed genial teachers for the infant