The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-06-26
COUNTY S. s. CONVENTION
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

circumstances at the Presbyterian churcl
| yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, by devc
tional exercises, led by Prof. c. W. jerome
Prof. Towne led the singing with 'What
Friend we have in Jesus"
| At 10 80 President Fisher took the chat
and appointed the following committees
On permanent orgaization-S. p. Wheel
err, G.. M. Alden, w. +. Mckee
On programme-Rev. A. p. Morrison
Geo. w. Strobe, Mr.. Fitch.
On entertajnment-Joh A. Rector.
The committee on organization reported
the following nominations:
For President-Geo. Fisher.
For Vice Presidents-G. W. Strobe, city
G. NJ. Alden, city; II. II. Candee, city; r
V. McCrite, Toledo; James Glasgow, Olive
Branch; Elias NJ. Glasgow Toledo.
Secretary L. W, Stillwel.
They were duly elected by the associa.
| ton.
Eleven o'clock-Report of secretary.
Singing from Prof. Townes book
-"Good Will"-"Only an Armor Bearer"
II :30.-President Fisher reported the
condition of the county schools. He said
they were progressing slowly that they are
rather crude in their outfit and work.
Father Paxson thought the want appeared
to be enthusiasm, and needed stirring up.
Singing-Solo by Prof. Towne-"Be
Active"
Rev. G. w. Jerome gave an interesting
talk upon the sixth S. S, district, embracing
seventeen counties. He used map upon
which was noted every Sabbath-school
known in the district Their location and
denomination was indicated by colored
waters.
Singing-"Work."
Closed with the bcnediction by Professor
Jerome.
al lLItANOOAN DI1CClON.
200 o'clock.-Opened by singing, andI
an interesting bible reading for half hour,
led by Father Paxson. Topic "Believing."!
2:30-Reports from schools.
S. P. Wheeler reported the Presbyterian
school.
L. w. Stilwell reported the Methodist
school.
G. n. Alden reported the Christian Mis-
sion school.
John Gladney reported the Methodist
school (colored.)
JAS. Glasgow, Mr.. Make and Mr.. Briley
reported the country schools.
The reports from the various schools
show the interest in Sabbath.schools in
creasing generally. Want of sufficient
number of faithful teachers was the gen
eral difficulty reported. All agreed that
a faithful corps of teachers was indispen-
sable.
Singing-"Not half has been told"
3:30-Topic-"The Teachers Prepare
ion," opened by Rev. A. p Morrison, by MI
carefully prepared and able paper. ThdU
gentleman said the teacher should give thc&
essen careful analytical, earnest study
verse by verse, line by line, sentence bJ
sentence, comparing scripture with scrip
Iure by means of reference. Study frs
without commentary; afterward let hin
avail himself Of every possible help. STUDY N
with definite aim. Get center Of power III
beautify it; get illustrations for light IN
Study with reference to adopting the teach lE
ing to age and condition of the taught TX
Learn how to question: cross -examine self f'
point to Christ; study Christs manner III
gather the points that bear hard II
est. Don't ramble.
President Fisher said: Read contcmp0 IN
history, and a knowledge of thdI
manners and customs prevalent at that time Il
three and four hours should be spent I'M
study. Feed the class.
Bro. Pastor read from a manual andl
'pokc of helps for teachers.
Singing-"Seck the Savior
o'clock Topic: How to Teach the
lesson" Prof. Townc said teachers must
inow the lesson they teach. Dig deep.
70 enjoy game dinner you must kill your
,wn game.
Mr.. Strobe said teachers should not be
confined to printed questions. Get the cal.
bre Of children; have them ten You all \
hey can. Teach with the great object of
'ur Sunday ools-to lead the children 70
)hrist.
Mr.. Bristol, Of Donsola, said earncstness
vas great requirement; the yea! of Paul:
to God.
Mr. Preston, of ST. Louis: Let the class
now that the teacher prays for them. Speak
0 them kindly on the street.
Bro. PASTOR Gain the affection Of the
mldren. Do not be a signboard pointing
he wrong way; practice what you teach.
10 not teach children with gloves ON hut