Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1879-09-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION.

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last week we noticed the opening and par
OF the proceedings OF the Sunday School Con
vention OF the Northern part OF Jnniata Dis
trict, Ev. Association, and now We publish the
proceedings entire as prepared by Rev. w. IL
Stover, the reporter specially appointed.
The convention was opened on Tues
day evening, Sept. 9th, with an address
by the Presiding Elder, Rev. Z. Kohr,
on The relation Of the Sdb5ath School tC
the Chmch and the IYorld.
Wednesday morning, Sept. 10th.
Convention opened with religious ex.
erclses conducted by the Presiding Ell
der, who is er-oticiO chairman of the
convention. The organization was
completed by appointing Rev. l. NJ.
Pines, Secretary, and Revs. S. Smith
Il w. III. Slower, reporters for the EU-
as'gelical Messenger and the Millhein,
Journal, respectively.
The following delegates were pre-
sent: AiHiSters-E. Kohr, S. Smith, c.
L. Deininger, E. James, w. II. Slower,
w. II, Hartman, p. c. Weidenmeyer,
n. Young, E. p. Leonard, and 1. NJ.
Pines. LaU.-Rev. S. l. Shortess, j.
w. Edgar, Solomon Vonieda, Henry
Mark, Miss Kate Mallory, Mrs. Matte
Meyer and d. l.. Zerby.
The time for the sessions was agreed
upon as follows: morning 81 to II! +;
afternoon, , to 44 {; evening -
1t was resolved to have question
box, and a committee to recommend
such questions rs they may think ad-
visible.
The first topic, The Importance OF
Sunday School Work, was opened by
w. III. Slower, who was followed by a
number of the ministers.
w. III. Hartman read well prepared
essay on The Importance Of Primary
Glasses an the Sunday School, which was
then discussed. The speakers are of
the opinion that primary classes are
very important that females are best
adapted to teach them, aud that they
should be in rooW seperate from the
principal school.
The third topic, The Importance Of
kduing Veteran Glasses, was opened by
c. f. Deininger. The speaker empha-
sized the fact that persons attending a
veteran class would derive much per
sonal benefit while being a benefit to
others.
Morning session closed with devo
tional exercises, S. I. Shortess leading
in prayer.
Afternoon session opened with sing
ing and prayer.
The subject of Veteran Glasses was
again resumed. /. M. Pines spoke on
the subject, using Illustrations to show
how deplOrable thing it is In parents
to be so indifferent in Sabbath School
work. The chairman said The idea of
some church members was that the
sabbath school was only Intended for
young people.
The next topic was The Q,salifc1.
tons and Duties of the Sunday School
Teacher, opened by p. G. Weidenmeyer.
The principal points in the good teach
er, as portrayed py the speaker, are 1st,
He should be q christian. End, He
should labor for the salvation Of the
soul. 3rd, He should be punctual.
While these are the principal. qualihca-
tons there are others of a minor char
acter. G. T. Deininger followed in
strong plea for teachers meetings as
an important help to the teacher. 9th
er members Of the convention followed
and the discussion of this topic was
quite lively and interesting.
The best Method Of raising funds for to
carry on Sunday School Work, was the
next topic. Opened by E. James. The
Se'S~nCs HCAlAOuCU IuC ScNOIdI ways
used, such as public subscriptions, pen
ny collections, &c.
In the evening a very interesting
children's meeting was held. Short
and pointed addresses were delivered
BY Revs. w. p. Thomas, Noah Young,
John Tomlinson and ), Smith.
Thursday morning, Sept. l1th.
Morning session opened with devo-
,ional exercises.
Minutes of yesterday read and ap-
proved.
An Essay was read by n. Young on
The Qualifications and duties Of the Sun.
lay School Superintendent. The essay
ave signs of ample preparation. 1t
vas replete with thought and excellent
Idvice. 1t was voted to have brother
roung's essay published in the EUan-
Jelicdl Messenger.
The following preamble and resolu-
ions were passed Whereas in many
ocalitieS the officers of orr SUNDAY