Smyrna times., 1874-06-10
Reported for the smyrna Times
Proceedings Of EastOn District SUN.
day School Institute.
GREENSBORO, MD, June Sd, 1874.

GREENSBORO, MD. June Sd, 1874.
In accordance with previous announcements by
the Committee having the matter in hand, the Sun.
day School Institute for Easton District, met here
this afternoon.
The exercises were introduced by reading u
scripture lesson. singing and prayer, conducted BY
Rev. F. NJ. Chatham.
Rev. T. S. Williams, Of Greensboro, then gave an
| address Of welcome. We had gathered here tor u
twO-tUld object: that we might learn and thus be
prepared TO communicate, and To receive new
| ASPIRATION for the Sunday School work. And in
the name of the Greensboro friends cordially wei
come all present.
| Rev. h. SIubos was then introduced as Conductor
OF the Institute and made some responsive remarks.
Finance Committee Of three appointed
consisting of Messrs. Plummer, Roe aud Bernard.
! Rev. +. p. Aldred and Mr.. Smith. OF CbesieItown,
selected as Secretaries.
! Bro. Stubs thought it important that we have
spiritual grace and power in the exercises Of the
Institute and SchuoL lie then proceeded TO speak
Of /" The 0 'Ject OF the Institute" 70 awaken "a
greater degree Of interest in the Sunday Sch0O
| work; compare methods of preparation und teach
ing; pointed out the Importance Of the work as
dealing with souls and noi simple mental aeuIties.
Christ's interest in the Children gives honor and
dignity TO the work Of The Sunday ScboOl IabOrer.
adult Students in the runday School, was in.
tTOduced by Rev. f. P. Aldred. He showed from
statistical reference that only about seventh OG
i the membership took active part workers in
the School; claimed that there necessity for their
presence for this purpose from the fact that com.
paTavely few felt their responsibility the Sunday
School work, and carefully study Gods Word
that this would give greater probabilities uf stability
and usefulness on the part OF candidates Cor men,
bership; bring the church in closer sympathy and
secure financial support, as we'll furnish suE
hcient supply 10 efficient teachers retain young
men and ladies in the School, give moral support IL
the authority of officers and teachers, etc.
ReVs. McFarlaDe. Smith. Chatham (sraV. St tlbhe
and Mrs. G. A. Phehus made pertinent and insIruc.
tive remarks upon the above topic; It was thought
that the International Lesson Series was a great IN
ducement for adults TO attend that should talk
Of the School and lessons socially aud in class
meetings; the minister refer TO the subject iT
preaching
WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSION.
Met at O'Clock. Devotional exercises conducted
I by Rev. Dr. Matlack.
" Duties OF Church members to the Sunda,
School and how to seclre their cooperation by
Rev. +. NJ. Chatham. EIo pointed out the relation
Of the School to the Church, it was a part of th,
church as fully as the prayer meeting preachiD,
service; duty of the church TO teach and disciple
as Christ instructed; it their duty TO Civ
sympathy TO the School work hearty Cooperation
o Decesstatng preparation and earnest work counse
with those who are luborng in the School; f th
. relation OF members to the church obligaies thei
presence at services, should they attend th
OcuOOt secure dte0udnCb OF eCnOlars by EXERCISING
}. authority. He then inquired how shall we sccur
+ this hearty cooperation OF the membership b
lnstructng them as TO obligations; entreat theI
is with loving words TO come make negIecOrs speciu
y subjects OF prayer; agtate the question Of thi
responsibility and cooperation.
l. Bro Stubs thought the subject important becaus
9. many do not feel they have any obligation CROWN
IN out Of their relation to the church.
DIR. Matlack suggested the duty Of reading h
in lesson at family worship selected ia connection vii
OF the "Ber,an Series !" and the appointment of
,s visiting cnmmittee to look after absentees imm
mediately after each session opens.
or or Rev. V. Smith. thought il a delicate matter
n enforce attendance and study too rigidy; danger
S9 rePeIng tho child; draw thOm by love Of Il
ls. truth.
m n. Bro. Plummer desired to know how 70 secu
We this NEEDED Cooperation.
- Bro. Hamilton knew Of way so effective as
nd lead the children to interest their parents by talkI
~ Of the school, lessons, etc.
II In the absence Of X. J. Jump, ESQ.,, Bro Stub
40 introduced the topic, i" Teachers Meetings-wh
N ought they TO be 2" They ought not TO be me
financial business meetings; they should
meetings in the especial interests OF teaching
70 studying the lessons and preparing for the Sabbat
to assist each other in knowing aud properly tesc
ing the lesson; there we may compare methods
81 preparation and teaching; call in the Pastor il
y the regular cOnductor-and he should not be |.
ID constant leader +; let the leader be a man of tao
" oh su"u'V 20 PToseht puuctualy the meetln
d. should not be too formal, but let a social spi
K characterize them.
III Bro. Hamilton found difficulty in securing attic
cy dance Bro. Stubbs answered. by insisting on OBJ
at ations; teachers feeling their responsibility.
te necessity OF these meetings seemed to be general
recognized and felt by the Institute.
ad THURSDAY MoRNING SESSION.
e. Institute met at o'clock. Opened with
to sPousive Scripture readings, singing and prayer.
re Bro. Stubs stated that it was desirable TO KIN,
how lar the District was represented. and called
nty SuPerintendents Assistants aud Teachers TO ari