Litchfield enquirer., 1876-11-02
Northneld

It is impossible in the short space of 3 new spaper article to do justice to the very interesting Sunday School Convention held at this place, last Wednesday. Eight schools were represented, and the good people of Northfeld showed the interest they felt by the numbers present. ] At ten q. m. the meeting was called to order by the Rev. Mir. Hillard, of Ply mouth, and Deacon Gilbert, of Thomas ton, was chosen moderator. but he de- clined and the Rev. Mir. Dyer, of Wolcott, was appointed. Mr. Levi s. Wooster acted as scribe and filled the place with unusual ability. Opening prayer was made by the moderator, followed by singing the one hundred and seventy-frst hymn. My Faith Looks up to Thee" After some time spent in devotional exercises the first topic of the day, Personal influence in Teaching" was discussed. The Rev. NIT. Griggs, of Terryville, opened, followed by the Rev. MT. Howard, of Northfeld, whose remarks showed deep thought and interest Tn the subject, and who claimed that natural endowments of teachers re- suited in very little improvement to the scholar unless accompanied by the in- dwelling of Christ in the teachers hearts MT. Howard was followed by Rev. Messrs. Hillard and Leonard
 "The Teacher out of the Glass;" the second question for consideration, was presented by MT. F. L. Pond, of Winsted. MT. Ponds remarks were of the most practical nature. He took fine ground that the teacher should be familiar with the scholar at his home -on the street and at play-and know as far as possible the scholars peculiarities, in order to reach his confidence and win his heart.
 At half past twelve the convention ad- journed to the basement of the church, where the Northfeld ladies, with their usual liberality, had provided bountiful refreshments, and socicl time was en- joyed. After a pleasant hours intermis- sion inc meeting was called to order, and the next question was taken up, viz: Temperance in the Sunday School" Mr. Still, of Thomaston, maintained that the movement should begin in the church. Mir. Howard Peck, our Armour Bearer" insisted that the movement should begin with the children, etc., etc.. and had not our people the utmost confidence in Mir Peck, knowing he is the candidate for State senator on the Prohibition ticket, they would Lave been. apt to think his speech political bid for the vote of the convention. We trust no such mistake will be made by any present. Rev. Mir. Hillard introduced resolution to the eff feet that all belonging to Sunday Schools should pledge themselves to abstain from the use of all intoxicating liquors, and committee was appointed, consisting of the Rev. Messrs. Griggs, Hillard and Still, to carry it into practical effect.
 The last question, Relation of Sunday Schools to Churches" was discussed by Rev. MT. Leonard, of Morris, and others. All the discussions were very interesting and were listened to with marked atten- ton. and 1 trust my co-laborers in the school will return to their work with new interest and vigor. The schools repre- sented were Terryville, Plymouth, Litch- field, Thomaston, Harwinton, Morris, Wolcott and Northfeld. It was a very instructive and pleasant time.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Hopkins have lost their beautiful little daughter Katie, aged five years, after an illness of about four days, of diptheria.
 Christopher Jowiett, one of our Knife hands, has gone to Litchfeld to board at the county boarding house for getting drunk at Thomaston. During the sum- mer months Litchfeld is much pleasant CT place to rusticate than in ''bleak Mo- vember."
 MT. l.. Gilbert's horse ran away with one of his sons, recently, capsized the gig, threw out the boy and made fast time around "Uncle Dams" lamp post, but was secured before much injury was done.
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