The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1876-08-17


Sabbath Schools in the county, his re-
marks being in the main statistical. On
motion Of c. A. Atkinson, Mr.. Long was
requested to prepare recapitulation Of
the Sabbath School statistics to be read
by him in the afternoon of the day fol-
lowing
Remarks called for by the president.
Remarks made by Rev. J. X. Gibson.
Singing being next on programme, was
by request Of members of the Institute
dispensed with.
Address by Rev. Gibson. Theme
How can we make our Sabbath Schools
more effective Mr. Gibsons remarks
were well received by the Institute.
Remarks by the president, followed by
Rev. Mr.. Carr in a short and stirring ad-
dress, after which Prof d. J. Evans Of
Indiana addressed the audience at some
length, upon the same subject.
A. w. Long made few pointed and
well directed remarks as to the necessary
qualifications of Sabbath School teachers
Moved to have an evening session at
! o'clock. Carried.
Morning session closed by singing "All
hail the power of Jesus name" followed
by benediction by Rev. Mr.. Carr
Afternoon Session.-.Singing by Insti-
tute, followed by prayer by Rev. Mr..
Smith.
Qualifications of Sabbath School
teachers Rev. J. T. Jones, to whom
this subject was assigned not being pres
ent, the president appointed the Rev. D.
Jewett Davis and j. l.. Grimes to speak
upon the same. each Of whom delivered
a lecture, followed by Rev Mr. Smith Of
the same subject.
Singing by Institute
"The methods of teaching" was next
taken up by Joseph Warren. Mr.. War
rem proceeded to form classes to illus
trate his method OF conducting classes Of
different grades Of advancement, and
gave an interesting and instructive lesson,
followed by remarks and criticisms from
different members Of the Institute
Singing by the Institute-hymp-"My
soul be on thy guard"
Address-"The silent influence Of the
Sabbath School" by c. A. Atkinson.
Criticisms called for by the president
none offered.
Singing-"Doxology, followed by ben.
ediction by Rev. E. w. Lloyd.
Adjourned to meet at o'clock this
evening.
Evening Session.-Singing followed by
prayer by Rev. E. w. Lloyd.
Remarks by president.
Address-"Relation of the Sabbath
School to the church, by Winfield Scott.
followed by criticisms and endorsements
from different members Of the Institute.
Singing by Institute-"Nearer my God
to Thee" followed by distribution of
questions taken from the question box,
which were answered by different mem
bers Of the Institute
Singing followed by benedictIon by
Rev. j. K Gibson.
SECOND DAY.
Morning Session.-OpenIng exercises.
Singing followed by prayer by Rev. Glib
son.
Sipging-"Rock OF Ages"
international lesson system, by Rev.
Mr.. Harvey. Mr.. Harvey not being
present, the president called upon A. w.
Long, who proceeded to make a spirited
address upon this subject
Singing, after which the president call
ed upon Charles Meacham, Isaac P. Jones,
Samuel Pollock and Rev. J. X. Gibson,
each Of whom made remarks upon the
preceding subject.
Question submitted-"Is it advisable,
at this time, to uniform music in our Sab
bath Schools" Remarks made by Rev.
May upon this subject, followed by sing
ing hymn Savior like shepherd lead
Us
Sabbath School literature" II. w
Longbon Mr. Longbon not being pres
ent. the subject was assigned to Rev. j.
K Gibson, who proceeded to deliver a
short and interesting address upon this
subject
Singing-"Sow in the morning thy
seed"
Address-"Duties Of parents" by Rev.
Z. W. Lloyd.
Singing by Institute love to tell
the story"
Normal lessou-"Christ-hi birth, life
and suffering" Teacher-the president
of the Institute, Judge Evans. This was
a very interesting and instructive lesson,
relating to the prophecies on this subject,
and their fulfllment.
Singing-"Oyer there"
Benediction by Rev. Z. w. Lloyd
Afternoon Session.-Song-"Only wait
ing" by Chestnut Grove Sabbath School,
followed by prayer by A. W. Long.
Recapitulation of the history Of the
Sabbath Schools Of Jackson county, by
A. W Long.
Singing-"Home above" by Chestnut
Grove Sabbath School.
Transaction Of business by the Associa-
ton relative to holding Sabbath School
Celebration the present summer. and to
make arrangements for Institute the en-
suing year.
Singing by Chestnut Grove Sabbath
School
Moved that there be an evening ses-
sion Carried
Original poem, by Rev. Mr.. Smith.
Schools"
Singing by Chestnut Grove Sabbath
School
Moved that this school be invited to
be with US tonight. Carried.
General remarks and criticisms called
for and made by different members Of