Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-06-19
WEDNESDAY MORNING.

The convention assembled again at nine
O'Clock on Wednesday morning. The prayer
meeting and Bible reading were conducted
by Rev. J. ". Reimensyder, of Lewistown,
the topic considered being The Holy Spirit
The 1reasurer's report was read and re-
ferred TO an auditing committee.
The State ecretary, Mr.. Ell. S. Wagner,
then read his report, stating that nearly all
the counties in the State are or organized, and
that the work is in a healthy condition.
The convention then proceeded to the
discussion of the subject, ''The work to be
done, and how TO do it, Rev. Yates
Hickey, of Philadelphia, opened the dis
cussion, making the following points:
|. Give to every one the best possible
knowledge of the Bible
.. Enlist every earnest and intelligent
Christian soul in the work of teaching, or
learning, or both.
8. Common sense and business principles
should be exercised, sanctified by prayer
and love and a Zeal with knowledge, which
make all work for Christ a JOY.
Mr.. H. II. Kimball said that the secret:of
Sunday school work was in resolution, such
as Daniel had-some one to step forward
and say: Twill do it," Let the teacher
resolrs, and God will give the strength.
After some more remarks the convention
adjourned.
The convention assembled again at 2:50
p. NJ. An elaborate talk on intermediate
classes was given by DR.. J. W. Kerr, of
on ssThe object and aim Of Sunday school
instruction." was opened by Rev. J. Swartz,
D. D., of Harrisburg. The defects OF
the Sunday school," was opened BY Mr..
W. NJ. Shoemaker, of Philadelphia. Three
minute addresses were then announced,
supon both subjects, bringing out the follow
ing points:
l. Let there be clear teaching of doc
trine.
2. Prepare with earnest prayer.
8. Let the teaching be simple and prayer
full.
4. Give a few plain, practical truths
avoid cramming.
D. MANI inc Suuudf SCuOOt as dtirdCtNc
as possible; show the beauty of religion.
8. Endeavor to reach every family and
child in the neighborhood
After singing hymn, the benediction
was pronounced.
After the opening of the evening session
the President introduced the Rev. J. b.
Young, of Carlisle, who discussed sChrist,
the model Teacher" The speaker devel.
oped the following ideas:
/. Jesus is a model to us teachers.
(a.) For the textbooks He used: The
Old Testament, nature, the human heart.
(b.) For the doctrines He taught.
(c.) For the methods He employed.
(d.) For the spirit He exemplitied.
The address was unexceptionally good,
and at its close the President, in behalf of
the large audience, thanked the speaker for
his kind and eloquent words.
Rev. J. A. Worden was next introduced,
who delivered an address upon "Unity and
Denominationslism."
A collec ton was then taken up, amount
ing to $50, after which the convention ad
journed.
THURSDAY MORNING.
The first hour was taken up by the con-
vention with prayer and praise meeting,
conducted by Prof. Fisher. This was one
of tie notable events of the convention.
Mr.. James McConaughy, Of the Y. N. c.
A. of Harrisburg, conducted very inter
esting Bible Reading. Subject, ssChrist an
example te Christian workers."
After singing hymn, Rev. Jesse b.
Young opened the discussion upon how to
tesch, taking up the topic, "Primary
Classes" and presenting the following:
l. Primary teachers require special quail
ifications.
2. Gather about you that which attracts.
3. You must reach the child's affections.
Mr. Il. II. Khnball then opened the dis
cussion upon teaching adult classes. Bible
classes should be composed sf men and