The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1875-03-04

a class of young men by teacher mo-
being prompt and regular in attendance
The superintendent should act as noise
lessly as possible, using the bell rather
than speaking to enforce silence. Glasses
should not be interrupted during he re-
citation by any one speaking TO either
teacher or scholars, but left to devote the
whole time to the lesson.
Rev. W. j. Park said 0negreat means
OF keeping order in the class is to keep
its members fully occupied. Let the
teacher be full Of the lesson, have defn-
ite plan Of teaching, and keep away stray
thoughts from the minds of the scholars
by securing their undivided attention to
the lesson,
DIR. Buckingbam-Let the officers and
teachers be well prepared and have good
common sense, and there will be an or
derly school. This talk regarding dis
clpline does not amount to anything. In
regard 20 the catechism, / do not believe
that it should be taught in the Sabbath
School. |. should be taught in the
family
j. W, Gilson-Many children without
parents, or with irreigious parents or
parents incapable of inslructing, must be
taught the catechism in the Sabbath
School, or they will not be taughtit else
where. Persons versed in the funda-
mental doctrines of the church rarely
ever depart from it, and adopt the So
called liberal ideas of the age. The cate
chlsm is the very marrow of the Gospel.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
The Institute met at 2:3O, and was
opened with singing and prayer.
Elements Of the Teachers Power"
was then discussed by Rev. G. N. John
son. lie said; have a profound regard
for Sabbath School teachers. They per-
form voluntary work and much of it.
The first source of power is connection
with Divine pawer. God must be with
the successful teacher. There must be
faith in God; for faith is power Love
in the heart for the work is an essential
element A second element is knowl-
edge, for we are taught knowledge is
power" A teacher must know before he
can tell anything, Tenderness is another
source Of power, People of tenderness
have an irresistible influence. Patience
is power with the teacher Many are
too anxious to obtain fruit too soon. Our
is Il weakness. Still Ia teacher
should have expectancy. Halfthe failure
often results from not expecting fruit
should be seized by the
teacher to make impressions. Illustra-
ton Of patience was made by reference
to ohe great Elliot. who relied on Divine
power with prayer and patience. Teach
ers, you are waCched-watched by the
eye of God. Our power is in God, and
we are dependent on God for success.
Mr. Kreusch-A teacher should try to
initiate the Master as far as he can. The
spirit of meekness and tenderness can be
combined with frmness. With regard
to knowledge, the time has come when
we must understand the Scriptures. A
teacher also must be earnest in his work.
DR.. Bailey-One Of the strongest inhu-
encgs with teacher is TO draw the
scholar out on the subject and thus inter.
est him. This may be done by question
ing.
The next topic, GLOW can we Secure
Better Teachers" was opened by Rev.
d. w. Evans, of Youngstown. Attending
Sabbath School Institutes helps to an
swer this question. We have to take the
best material we can get for teachers. In
starting the school we sometimes have to
use unconverted persons. In olde. schools
this ought not to be necessary. To re-
move one and choose another is Il very
delicate thing. But the great question is,
how can we improve the teachers we
have? The loyal teacher desires to do
better than he has done before. We can
improve by the help we have. As teach
ers we should be familiar with the geog-
raphy of the Holy Land We want 10
become mighty in the Scriptures. The
teachers meeting is beneficial. Above
all things we should have revival of re-
gion. A teacher must understand and
feel the responsibility ofhis work. When
Daniel Webster was asked the greatest of
al thoughts, he said the feeling of his
own individual responsibility. Let rs
abor in hope and pray in hope. God
will bless such with the outpouring of his
Spirit.
Mr.. Ullman-My great trouble is to
keep the teachers have.
Rev. Mr.. Park-Let the pastor, Sab
bath School superintendent, teachers and
members of the congregation hold lnsti-
,utes and discuss such questions as the
ofteachers modes ofteach-
ng. &c, and much good will result.
A delegate said we could do better
with the teachers we have by giving them
,he kind of work they can do. One can
each an infant class, but could not teach
. class of older ones, &c. Also deep
sense of the work must be felt by the
teacher.
Mr.. Ullman-In Carrolton we had a
Sabbath School Association formed by
The churches of the place, which was pro-
luctive of good Why might not several
churches so unite?
Mr.. Kirk said it is essential that teach
ars meet together and consult in regard
their classes, &c, and the Institutes; the
trouble is to get them together.
Dr. BailIy said in all the Institutes he
had attended there had been very
representation of teachers. The
difficulty is the teachers cannot command
their own time. If several schools could
associate together and hold their meet
ings in the evening, more could attend.
"Essentials of Good School" by Mr.
CFossman, of Warren, who said the
church must be pure and have the CON
trolling power The school must look to
the church for help. Another essential
is capable superintendent living
The teachers must be
good Christians in order to success. I'm
teachers generally have some
other aim. Varions other essentials were
pointed out. After remarks from one or
two delegates, adjourned with singing
and prayer.
On Wednesday evening childrens'
meeting was held, which was addressed
bv Rev J. p. Irwin and Dr. Bailey. The
Question Box was then opened and nu-
merous questions were answered by the