The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1879-05-28

euxpAY ecaooL CONVENTION
schools Of the Evan. Luth. church OF the
Hooversville charge. assembled in conven.
ton ct the Weiglc church. and was called
10 order by tho retiring president, G. w.
Weigle, Alter which the convention elect
ed the following o.1cers President, Levi
Koontx; Secretary, L. n. Lambert. The
choir sang hymn ses. Book Of WORSHIP,
followed with prayer by Rev. ]. B. Shodp,
pastor Of the charge. after which he deliv-
cred an appropriate and eloquent address
Of welcome. Can an officer or teacher be
a sincere christian who neglects his Sun
day-schooi duties .-discussed by Samuel
McGregor. Amaniah Lohr. Jon. Yoder and
Rev. Shoup. The one OF The speakers
was that they should bring their excuses
along with them to the Sunday-school.
Does the efficiency of a school depend on
the size i-discussed by Jon. Yoder. A.
Lohr. G. Weigle, L. Koontz, s. McGregor,
l. Hoover, E. Lambert and Rev. Shoup.
The speakers principally agreed that it
does not generally depend on the amount
of scholars, but on the interest manifested
by the officers and teachers connected with
the school The choir then sang another
piece of music, after which queries were
drawn and discussed by members of the
convention. On motion OF c. w. Weigle.
the convention adjourned to meet at 2
o'clock, p. N. Closed with the benedic-
ton.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention met at the hour appoint
ed, with the president in the chair, and
was opened with prayer by Samuel Nc
Gregor. What is the best method of teach
ing an infant class in the Sundsy-school /?
discussed by E. NJ. Lambert, L. Koontz,
A. Lohr, l. Hoover. G. Weigle, j. Yoder
and Rev. Shoup. The conclusion of this
question was, that infants should not be
taught from the spelling book, as is NOS
generally adopted by a great many of our
country schools, but should be taught frem
the inspired word of God. What is the
best method of gathering in discussed
by L. Koontz, l. Hoover, S. McGrego OF,
j. Yoder, Rev. Shoup, T.. Lambert, A.
of three members was appointed to inves-
tigate the queries and report. The com
mittee consisted OF Rev. Shoup, Noah
Swank and Jonathan Yoder. who reported
and withdrew some OF the queries, which
were discussed by members of the conven-
ton generally. On motion of A. Lohr,
seconded by G. w. Wcigle, the convention
adjourned to meet at z, p. NJ. Closed
with singing and the benediction.
EvENIN SESSION.
The convention met at the hour ap-
pointed, with the president in the chair;
opened with a song from the choir; min
read and approved. How shall | most
successfully hold the attention of my schel-
ars 7-opened by John w. Hamer, follow
ed by l. NJ. Hoover, Jon. Yoder, Ed. NJ.
Lambert, L. Koontz, c. Weigle and Rev.
Shoup. The conclusion was that if teach
ers come prepared. and feel interested in
their sphere OF usefulness, the scholars
will perceive that teachers feel interested
and will certainly manifest q correspond.
ing degree of interest in the preparation
Of their lessons. An essay was then read
by the Secretary subject, bad books
their pernicious influence" Queries
were then drawn and discussed by mem
bess of the convention, the females taking
part. On motion. further discussion ,
On motion of F. NJ. Lambert, a commit
Zee was appointed TO draft a constitu-
4iou III INC Sudiecily NOufcntiou. Inc
committee consists OF Rev. j. b. Shoup,
chairman; Jonathan Yoder. of Hoovers-
vile, E. NJ. Lambert, of Lambertsville,
Z. w. Williamson, OF Shade. and Samuel !
McGregor, of Graeff. The committee to
report at the next meeting. On motion Of
J. Il. Shoup, a committee OF one member
appointed to wait upon and invite one
'r more persons from a sister convention,
. be present and participate in the exer-
Uses of The day. A. Lohr represents the :
hove committee. The President returned /,
he thanks of the convention to the kind I
of Hooversville for their generous J
hospitality to visitors. The convention
nay be written up as a perfect success. 9
On motion the convention adjourned TO
meet at Lambertsville, July4, 70. Closed '
With benediction. 8
SECRETARY. a