Smyrna times., 1874-06-10

Btos Cox; Of Mlddgtown,. Hamilton, of Smytn-.
Plummer, Of Greensb5to, AID Swan % BOunshor".
5aye rotine Of school Service at the Pluces under
their care, bringing out the following special points
calling out sCndAts AZ the commencement or
close of the session aud introducing tiiem few
minutes of silent prayer al Tile close of The !essoi
studyi the refusal to permit u5 lhteEturtion during
the l1a hour deTOted 10 study the Importance Of
bOf m which tcaeftets may deposit Questions TO be
answered. at close 1T Srhdoi the bell 10 be tapped
five minutes hefcre the tlrhc closb lesstk study
enabling the teacher 10 Hrfi1 tlfe lestCH ~
"Teachers in COunCil," by Rev. q. 4. PhGbds r.
an instructive and aLle paper. The demands Of Tie
school work have OutgrO~n lndIvIdualfsm! eslhng
fo, the consultation of our ablest and best cultured
minds. The teacher feeling his responsibility 10
dealing with living souls, will desire such Counsel.
He referred TO difficulties tn sustaining such meet
ngs and insisted that they should be held for study
Of lessons and consultation as to all that pertains to
success in the work.
aIIustrative teaching and use Of the Blackboard"
By Rev. z. Stubbs, followed. Showing that the
inspired writers and successful preachers used
teriut things to illustrate the truth, and that ths
Blackboard exercises secures aIteRtiOns silence,
preoccupies the mind to know the truth 70 be pre-
sented, appeals to the eye, may sbo" the relation
Of truths to each other, and impress historical
facts. But should not be made hobby.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.
! "Specimen Lesson with Infant and Primary
Glass;" was admirably given by Mrs. G. A. PhGbus.
"The relation between the Sunday Sch"ns idea
and the religious wants Of the children, was dis.
cussed by Rev. J. Hough. He held that they man-
tain the same relation to Christ as adult bclevers-a
saving relation. Objectures here raised from exh.
billions of passion, etc. this may be brought
against adult believers. Again the active opera
ton Of the Holy Spirit unresisted would lead men
10 holiness and God there such
resistance on the part Of Children il accomplished
Its work IN the regeneration Of the nature. Hence
the importance Of Sunday School instructions, etc.
Bros. Stubbs and Chatham referred TO the impOr.
tance of this subject and contended that thoy
recognized by our church in o justified state !;
hence provision for their direct development in re.
ligious experience, By having them organized in
classes also, gave the manner m which they CEN
Quoted such classes.
"The best way to develope in Scholars love for
Bible study" by Rev. Z. Stubbs. The question
assumes, what is not generally acknowledged, that
a the Bible ought 10 be studied. Must deveope this
lore for Bible study would love for sther
things by showing its loVelIness, exhibiting its
charms. Specially presenting the truth Of the Rbe;
its beauty of character, poetry description It's
strength and security it's wealth ID treasures OF
history, knowledge, civllIZng agency, mine OF
! truth the sublime principles which uRdeTle il.
though comprehensive yet c0ncise, as I'D the two
great truths Oi love TO God and man the ten cher
must feel profoundly the FuIh that 1t Is Gods re-
vvaed Word, experience its saving power, he en-
thusiastic, meet the capacity Of the students and
study thoroughly the lesson.
THURSDAY EvExING SESSION.
"Tbe Logic and Lessons Of Sunday School
Statistics" by Rev. DR.. Matlaek. From the staiis
. tics given were drawn the fOIOwing conelOsi iOus
that the attendance comparatively small, htera.
luTe inadequate, and results limited. Lessons de.
ducled-thut earnest efTnrts should be made iC
j.. secure efficiency by preachers and people, which
e would crowd chapeIs and guarantee conversion
of scholars.
"'The Model Superintendent" BY Bro, Stubs. He
should be Of peiy, executive ability. natnrs
aptitude to draw aud govern children. Bible Student
loving the Word, apt 10 teach, love the Children 81
get their hearts, feeling the exalted nature OF
e his work, not forgetting he a boy, patient
" and thoroughly earnest as TO put bis whole SOU
n into the cause.
J. "The Model Teacher" BY Rev. v Smith. II,
must take the great teacher. Christ, his example
Peity and patience have faith in its expert
mental power well the adaptation of the trUtf
the capacities of the children and the doctrine
Of futOre rewards and pOnIshnIents. These neces
sary involve earnest study. pUnciuaty prayer etc
The exercises InterspeFsed with rHcelen
e music by the chGir Of Greensboro ehnrch, much 4
le the delight Of all present
k Resolutions were passed rendering thanks L
"a Rev. +. Si0hbs, Conductor. the sweet singers
oil and the ctlzcns Of Greensboro for their hospitality
h. when the Iusntnie adjourned. BY prayer, tOx"log
Is and benediCtiOn. -