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son. Rev. J. ". Guernsey. Of Milton, and

son. Rev. j. ". Guernsey, Of Milton, and
W RI II. McAllis,er, of st. Adams.
On the subject of The superintendent as
a teacher" Col. A. C. Hubbell, of Ben,
ninrton. said be hoped the speakers would
NOT set the standard of the superintendents
en- high as to discourage them. Mr.. u.
Cleveland. of Franklin, said he thought
that the superintendent should not have
class. His influence should not be so cir
cumscribet.
Upon the subject OF the social and reli-
gious rights Of children, remarks were made
by Revs. A. l.. Cooper, Cady, and others
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
The evening opened with singing and an
account of Prof Hull's method of conduct
ing a class in new music. He first played
and sang piece through alone, and then
asked the class to sing till all had become
familiar with it. PRAYER was offered, after
which interesting remarks were made 10
the children by Revs. n. W. Wilder, OF
Alburgh Center, J. Ii. Rabbit, OF Waits
field, and Rev. Mr.. Carpenter, OF west
Charleston The house was completely
filled. a large portion of the audience being
children.
THURSDAY MORNING.
A business meeting was held ct 9 o clock;
| The committee on nominations reported
| the following list Of officers, which was ac-
cepted and adopted
President, Col. A c. Hubbell, of Ben
nlngton yice-presidents, George h. foss,
| ST. Adams, f. p. Ball. Springfield seere-
| ta-y and treasurer, A. NJ. Butler, OF Essex ;
recording secretaries. Rev. j. ii. Bah
biu Wat-fsld, c. V. James, ST. Adams !;
/ executive committee, c. ii. Farnsworth,
/ Moutpelier. y. B. uazen. Hartford, IL L.
/ Stettson. Bennington, Samuel BigwOod,
I WnOoski.
The committe on resolutions reported as
I follows
Resotied. That We record with devout thankfol-
ness 10 Aim ghty God the remarkable success at
tending our WOrk during the past year.
R.solt,d. That the Word Of God, being the only
suffic etL rule, both OF our faith and practice IN
/ conserving the interests Of our home and govern
ment as our sous, : general study by the Peep G
! is necessity.
R.,oi,.d. That in view Of the large proportion
] Of our POPULATION who are still unreached by any
nstrumenta.ties now in use, that still more VI s0r
! ously ones Efforts should be made 10 estaolish
! SUNDAY schools or meetings ior the STUDY 81 tAe
r3rd IN the outyn districts OF the several towns
] e.. the State
R.sot.a. That tie recording secretary be in
/ structed 10 secure d book for permanent recoru'
| IN which the doiDgs Of the annual convention
! sh2l. be rec lrded.
Rssghfd. That the tIecut We Committee cOntluel
the natter OF uniform records in all the schools Oh
/ Tie state. for the purpose Of more accurate re-
ports and OF providing books Tor that purpose and
] report 10 the II Il annual convention.
Besor.d. That the thanks Of this convention be
exceeded TO the railroads OF the state for the usual
! sDurtts es and 10 Tie citizens Of St Adams ior
/ Their coldal hospiiaIity IL entertaining the dele
! gates.
The trCasurer's report stated that the con-
vention is $50 in arrears. The amount re-
| ccyed covered tw0 years.
On motion OF Mr.. Batter, two auditors
| Deacon Manning and ii A. Lyon, were APP
| p0iuted 10 audit the accounts.
After singing, Rev. {. p. Watson, OF
sheldon. was introduced. and spoke upon
the subject Of How to teach adult classes.
His points were First, study carefully
CT The truth OF the lesson; If not seen at
| first look again and again. Second, a
| pray crful preparation third, simplicity anu
| earntstucss in setting forth the lessons
fourth. scripture demonstration. Not only
drive the nail, but ciinch 1t. Back up the
truth by scripture. Fifth. induce spirit
of irquiry on the part Of the class. Get the
bird 10 chirp then 1t Will eat. Sixth, a
| personal and close application Of the lessor
10 the members Of the class.
Remarks were afterwards made upon The
same subject by Others.
The forenoon session closed with an al
dress by Miss Lucy j. Rider, OF Pouitney
upoa the subject OF the teaching Of primary
| classes.