Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1875-07-02
The Wood County 5. 5. Institute.

The Wood County Sabbath School Insti-
tute met at Tontagany, June 22d. Rev.
Mr.. Barnes opened the ndeeting The first
ndlf hour was devoted to prayer and sing
ing. The Chair was occupied by Rev. MIR.
Taylor.
several superintendents responded to a
call for reports from their respective
schools. All spoke Of prosperity with re-
gard to numbers and general interest, but
la * Of religious feeling.
Topic for aflernoon-"llow far are teach
ers aud Superintcndents responsible for the
success OF their work" TO be introduced
10y Mr. Boughton.
Institute met AZ l:l5 Pm. Quite large
number were present from other parts Of
the COUNTY, az wellas residents Of this place,
and general interest was manifested. Al
| ter devotional exercises the topic was dis
cussed by Mr. BUughton, Rev's. Hubbard, +,
rim Die, Moore, Barnes, Mr.. Wright and
Mr.. Stewart. Teachers and SuperintendenIs
are in great measure responsible for sue
cess, and should meet this responsibility
| by a thorough preparation OF the lesson,
and by UtsitiHg, and manIicsting an interest
/ ip and sympathy for the scholars, secure
| their coiyideace aud the cooperation of the
parents. Should prosecute the work in
the spirit Of the great Master, with hearts
| infused with a love and zeal Obtained at the
" Mercy Seat" assured that if Gods word
| he true they cda mol fail OF success.
Mr.. Stewart was requested 60 continue
on the next topic" Should teachers and
scholars use the Bible or Lesson Leaves in
school" lie was followed by Revs. Trim
ble, Thornton, Hubbard and others.
should Use the leaves as helps in prepar-
ing tie lesson, but lay them aside during
recitation.
=" How best to train children to habits OF
lenSvUleuce," was considered by Mr.. New
ell, Rev Mr.. Warner and Mr. Roughton.
Lea ting ideas advanced, by giving them
opportunity, encouragement and example.
lhe EXERCISES were appropriately inter
spersed with singing, conducted by Mr.
Barringer
institute met at u 6 the evening and
was opened by singing and prayer. A large
aud interested audience was in attendance
as wasdemonstrateG by the earnestness with
which tae topics were discussed. The reg.
ular topic OF the evening" How shall we
build up our schools in "Umbers and inter.
est was introduced by Mr.. Newell, OF
Delaware, and very interestingly dis
cusscd by several Of the brothers and sis
ters present.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Hubbard,
and the Institute adjourned TO meet at 81
next morning.
The first hour of the morning session
was very pleasantly AMI protitably spent in
prayer and praise, after winch the lnsti
. lute formed themselves into a class and re-
viewed the lessons of the present quarter
, The exercise was conducted by Rev. Mr.
rrimble who very briefly brought out thu
prominent features Of The lessons, together
with the practical thoughts. The remain
der Of the session was occupied with ques
tionS, and consideration Of subjects con
nected with sabbath School work.
; Ii was decided to hold the next Institute
at Weston, one year from this time.
Rey's Barnes, Oenahay, Mr. Ross, Mrs
Bonney an Miss Clark were appointed 1
commiitee to prepare and publish a pro
granme.
Rev. rrimble led in prayer, the doxolog,
was sung and benediction pronounced b,
Rev. Taylor. SARAH CLARK, Sec'y.