The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-04-10
May, when tue officers Of the Association
for the current year win be elected.

METHODIST suSDAT-scHooL SOCIETY.
The regular meeting OF this Society was
held SUNDAY afternoon last at OregoD-Hill
Methodist church-Albert L. West, presi-
dent, In the chair; Robert E. Richardson,
secretary pro tenn. !,
Rev. D. P. Wills and singing by Oregon
Hill school. .sola, MI.
Rev. George n. Wright, pastor OF Oregon
church, and also superintendent OF the Sab
bath school, gave very interesting and en-
couraging account OF the school. 1t had
good teachers and frst-rate scholars. He
considered his the banner school in the Con-
ference for contributing money, all things
being considered. - =, ,r.
MI r. Z. Richardson, of Centenary
school, being called on responded in some
pertinent remarks on the subject OF "Happi-
ness" His advice to the children was espe-
cially good. He urged them to turn away
from sin, consecrate soul and body to the
service OF Christ, and work for his cause !;
not to be idlers in the work OF religion, but
while trying to save themselves, strive to
save others also. He urged them to be faith
full to their respective schools-brins in the
wayward boys and girls, and lead them to
Christ; set good example, be steadfast, be
diligent then they would grow up to be
useful men and women-oruamcnt to the
Church and society-and when the battle OF
life is over they would be gathered with the
finally faithful to an eternity of happiness
in heaven.
The President then announced the sui
iect for discussion, elbow to Promote Eli
cheney among our Teachers"
This question was discussed at length.
A Dpfprcnn NJ f1aV-Strppf
church, said there was great room for inn
proyelnent in all Of our teachers. He be-
lieved that in order for any one to be sue
cessful teacher they must have enthusiasm.
Teachers have no excuse for being ineifi-
cicut. Commentaries on the lessons taught
in all our schools are published every week
in the religious papers OF the land, and
hardly anybody was too poor 10 spend six
cents per week TO obtain this knowledge.
Asa Snyder, superintendent Of Centenary,
school, said that teaching cannot be done
by substitute; the teacher must be in his
or her place every Sunday morning, be well
posted in the lesson they propose to teach,
secure the child's attention, get control Of
his affections, and then they will not fail to
be efficient teachers.
II. L. D. Walford, Of Trinity church. said,
like the first speaker, he believed in enthu.
siasm. Be Interested vourself-enthusiasti
Always study the lesson: il you do not, you
will fail to make any impression. Gods
blessing will not follow unless the teacher
has first learned the truths they endearor to
teach. BY so doing they will be efficient.
The children will take hold OF it, see Its
beauty, and ere long will become useful
members Of the church of Christ.
Rev. George c. Vanderslicc, OF the Man
chester church, said he thought it was 4
partnership business. The scholars ought
to unite with the teacher. They can greatly
assist the teacher by studying their lessons
well. Unless the scholars interest in the
work was secured the labor would be in
vain. Visiting the scholars was a great
help. Get we'll acquainted with them; 20
out OF your way, il need be, to speak to
them on the street; show them your inter-
est in them personally, then your efficiency
for good will be felt and seen.
Rev. D. 7. Wills, presiding elder OF Rich
mond district, said in order to promote effi-
cheney in our teachers it was absolutely ne
cessary that they should have more religion.
Without this all the aids spoken OF will be
of no avail. Piety must be at the founda-
ton OF all teaching. Weekly teachers
meetings ought to be held; talk about the
lesson, and pray for Gods blessing on them
selves, as we'll as their scholars. 1t is anna
Nng how little intellectual training is ne
cessary il teacher only has his or her heart
in the work. s.E a..'
The President read a very long and in
teresting letter. from the, children of the
school supported by this Society at Shang-
hal, China, through Mrs. J. W. Lambuth,
addressed to the children OF the Methodist
Sunday schools of Richmond and Mancbes-
ter. The letter returns thanks for the help
so generously given, and gives pleasing
account of the exercises in the school. Mr..
A. l.. West, president. submitted reply,
written in behalf OF the children OF the
schools embraced in the Society; which was
adopted and ordered to be transmitted to
Mrs. Lambuth.
The following is summary Of supelln
tendants, reDortS aS sent in