The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1873-09-12
For the True Northernor.
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vened, according to programme, at Baughman's
school house, Bloomingdale township, on the
seventh ult.
long ride over the diversified surface of
the northern portion Of this county, now plod-
ding YEARLY over the deep sandy road, beneath
| the sultry rays OF an August sun. anon trotting
jauntily along the clayey and somewhat gravelly
highway, here shaded by naples, trimmed ana
pruned by the hand Of culture, there sheltered
by the lofty and beautiful trees of sks forest
as yet untouched by the woodlands AZ, and
We with slight addition of dust to our weight
avordupois) arrive at a neat, unpretending
ediice, painted white and surmounted by
cupola in which hangs medium sized bell the
house, out buildings and spacious yard are en-
closed by substantial board fence, and from
the surroundings one would judge that the
residents Of the Evergreen District were rather
careful that their Education Shop should be
cheerful and inviting retreat for the young and
old OF both sexes. Entering, we find it well
supplied with comfortable seats, leaving the
necessary space for rostrum, teachers desk,
etc. ample blackboards occupy their proper
space in the rear and front, upon the former
we noticed chat some sllllful hand had traced,
in modest yet somewhat ornamental STYLE the
word welcome" We could not refrain from
prayerillly wishing that the Sabbath school and
kindred institutions might ever find welcome
here and in the heart or hearts that devised
that cheering invitation, wherever the vicissi-
tudes OF life might place them.
Arriving at q late hour, we found the house
nearly filed notwithstanding the busy season
Of seedlng) by farmers. as well IS mechanics
and professionals. Several clergymen OF differ
ent sects were present, indeed, the audience
was mainly composed OF people differing IN
denomination. yet all harmonious co-workers
IN the establishment md progression OF the
Sabbath school cause. Preliminary business
was nearly completed, Q. g., reading reports or
last meeting by the Secretary, Z. n. Cooper, OF
Kendall reports Of officers and committees,
also the appointment OF new committees which
last item was delayed as the last thing, IN the
! last day in the afternoon" Next in order:
Dscussion-Value of Sunday schools, Morally
and Spiritually considered, opened by E. N.
Cooper, followed by an essay: The Model Sun
day School Teacher, by j. b. Turner, Kendall.
AS the last named gentleman was absent the
essay was read by the Secretary. very creditably
we are informed, who labored under the two
fold embarrassment, scarcely any time for prep
aration, and the unpleasant consciousness OF
being Cooper IN Turner's place. The essay
list asked permission to present the following
maxims, which he thought, carefully and prayer
fully considered, would aid In forming, If no'
mold and complete, the character OF the Model
5. 5. Teacher: 1st, Love the work. I'd, Study
the lesson. 3D.. Be punctual. 4th BE regular
in ate ndance 5th, Keep order in your class.
9th, Fill up all the time with the lesson. 18th,
Make personal application Of the lesson. Sth,
Visit you scholars. 9th, Set good example,
10th, Never lose sight Of the great object OF
S. :. teaching, e. the conversion OF the
scholar. After this, came miscellaneous busi-
ness, from four to five O'Clock, p. m, ChildreDs
Meeting Address, Rev. j. III. Darling, Waver-
ly In bis absence others responded to the
call for speeches, among them Mrs. iced, Of
Almena, pioneer in the Sabbath school OF the
latter place, who despite her late arrival, weari-
ness OF the journey, and the almost intolerable
heat OF the day. promptly rose and favored the
little ones with many cLoice and practical
stories, saying, as Introductory she was going
TO address "only the children" and well did
she lmpart to them the wholesome lessons
culled from the pages Of rich experience
Mr.. Allen OF Covert. responded by brief,
earnest appeal. accompanied by apt ilustra-
tlons upon the board; next, Mr. g. W. Myer,
talked to the children, leading them to grasp
the great problem of the Gospel Plan OF Sal
vatlon by an easy inductiye process Of reason
ng truly the children sat at the table but
the grown up bows and girls had access 10
the well stored arder. Thus ended the after
noon session, VIXEN delegations and visitors
were Hospitality ianed by the residents Of
that vicinity.
Evening session. from seven to nine o'clock,
Z. IN, opened " prayer from Rev. III >ias
after which the election OF oficsrs tool. place,
Considerable interest manifested also the de-
sire to appoint the proper persons in the proper
places. Result: President. J. NJ. kayzer,
Goblcvi'le, Vice Presidents, VIM. Van WicEle,
Almeua, Rev. Mr. Sos, BIoomingdale. j. Il.
Turner. Pine Groye, Mrs Jennie Douglas.
#aycry; Sec'y. and Treas, L. y. Cooper,
Kendall, reelected from eight to nme O'Clock.
address, subject: The Sunday school, What
has 1t done; What may it do;" by Mr.. Moore.
Esq, Of Kalamazoo. In pleasing manner
the speaker captivated bis hearers, briefly
dwelling upon the following points: LIST, 1t has
secured a more universal study OF tue Bible
I'd, 1t has drawn denominations nearer together.
3D., II has advanced the morality OF the country.
4th, 1t has developed large army OF Christian
workers. 9Th, 1t has brought to bear upon the
study Of the Bible the wlsest and best thinkers
Of the age. 9th, 1t has developed improved
methods Of instruction. 7th 1t has introduced
the international series OF lessons. Sth II has
set in motion new forces IN the temperance
movement. 9th, Ithas formed efficient Nation
al, State, County and Township organizations
aud infused them with vigorous life. 10TH
1t has carried the gospel to multitudes, who
could not have been reached in any other way.
especially in the rural districts and pioneer
communities. 18th, 1t has given to the world
wealth of song which is invaluable in its re-
suits, 18th, II has been the means OF numer-
Gus conversions.
Naro.;valy. 1st II will not tal,a tho ,1aca II