Smyrna times., 1875-10-06
Proceedings of the S. S. Teachers
Normal Institute for EaSton Dis
trict, Wilmington M. E. Confer

enGe.
The Institute met in Millington NJ. E.
Church, Wednesday afternoon, Sept. I'D,
1875.
Exercises were opened by reading Scrip
ture lesson, singing and prayer, conducted
by Rev. j. Hough.
The members of the Institute were then
cordially welcomed to the homes and hos
pitality of the community, as individuals,
as christian workers and especially as Sun
day School workers, in an appropriate and
excellent address by the Pastor of the
Church, Rev. VIM. NJ. Warner; which was
fittingly responded to by the Conductor OF
the Institute, Rev. f. Stubs.
The organization was completed by APP
pointing a Finance Committee of three;
two lads to act as Pages and Rev. E. ?.
Aldred, Secretary.
The following topics were then taken up
and discussed
I. The Object Of our Inst;hae-by Rev. E.
Stubbs. We are not here to exchange
kindly greetings, mere social enjoyment,
but
/. To erhiJa the dignity and sacreoaess Of
the ocork of The s. s. Teachcr-The aim of the
Teacher, not only to cultivate the mind,
but to win the heart to Christ and develop
the christian life. It's Importance is seen
when we regard the subject to be taught
little child, in its innocence and purity.
The obiect-to train it for God-binding
the pupils by cords of golden truth,
cemented by prayer to the eternal throne.
To shield from two-fold enemy-igno-
rance and cruelty-illustrated by examples
of Pharoah and Herod.
The sacredness of this work seen in the
instrument used-the truth, the Word OF
God. Also, the day-the Holy Sabbath.
p To aid in the Work Of PreparatiOn.-This
need seen in the Importance and sacred
ness of the work. The preparation, l.
General-to acquaint the teacher with the
Word and methods of explanation. p
iSpeciaAThat of the individual lesson. Nc
humiliation to teach-a certain eminent
iurist felt honored to teach an infant class
Christ taught and took the little ones ir
his arms.
3. To a,cakcn an increased interest IN tn
daySchoolcork- the part of ministers
must not ignore the little ones. Brins
all his sermon to the capacity of the LITTLE
ones, and give them a special sermon occa
sionaIly. Trustees and other church off
cials, to provide suitable accommodation
and such supplies as needed.
4. To point om Di6fcult;es.-NOt safest t
ignore difficulties. Point them out AM
destroy them. -
). To suggest pLrns.-To compare notes
seek to gather instruction from past exper
ence.
6. To illustrate mcttods-increase enthr
siasm, etc.
How to secure these objects. l. Kee
the object before us, don't turn from ther
for any purpose. =. Adhere to the follow
ing rules-punctuality, promptness, pei
Cling, publishing and prayer.
II. Practical Working Of The Sunday SchO
LiJrary by Rev. J. T. VanBurkalow.
/. The Librarian.-An important pc
sonage. Should not be an old fogy-witl
out sympathy or interest in the wants an
whims of the little ones; nor thoughtles
neglectful one-without care for the Il
terests of children or school. But IL
most patient, active, piOus young man
the church, with the best business quail
cations.
2. Some Plan for Management Of DistrJ
ton.-Various plans noticed and the fC
lowing recommended: Have numeTic
Catalogues, with blank cards take Il
cards home, and with advice Of parent
select twelve or fifteen books, any one
which would be acceptable; Cards and !
turned books gathered by classes after ope
ing exercises. Books selected by Librari
and given to teacher after the lesson b
been studied.
e- 3. CLaracterof ofBOoks.-Many Schools ha
too few books to be efficient; others Il
proper books, many of which ought to be
the flames; should be selected with care
iudicious committee, the Pastor assisting
revising the choice made: Thus, wi
proper management, the Library may
an fncalculable good.
III. The Normal Class and Teachers VI
mas. by Rev, l.. G. Matlack.
The Normal Glass is the College for
culture of those who expect to make
duty of Sunday School teaching life wo
But fewwho canprocure suitable books 9
give sufficient attention. Considered
impracticable institution in our coun
work.
Teachers Meetings, the preachers
for fitting his s. 5. laborers Tor thelr VIC
Essentials to good teachers meeting
Pastor who loves his children, nupe
intendent who loves his work, and Teacl
who seek to bless and save their sohol
It's special work, preparatiop-each
study thelesson at home and compare nc
etc. in meeting. Practically illustrated
resolving the Institute into Teach
Meeting with the Doctors Superintend
taking up lessons of the previous Sabb
WEDNESDAY EVENING SESSION.
After devotional exercises.
/. The Principles Of Teaching, by
f. Stnbbs.
The mind of the pupil compared to a
sel the work of teacher to equip for
VOYAGE of life. Must regard, |. Thep
There must be attention; his apprehen
of the truth depends upon 1T; nece'
to comprehend the lesson taught-men
retentiye not so much because OF MAJ