Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-12-26

cBy an oversight no blank for report was sent to
the Barton Landing M. E. school,
Schools not reporting are Craftsbury,
Pres; Jay, M. E.. Westmore, Union;
Morgan Center, Union; Westfeld, Cong.
The Baptist school at North Troy has
been broken up somewhat, but reorgan-
lied two weeks ago, and is now prosper
ing; the same may be said Of the school
OF the same denomination at Derby. Only
hold teachers meetings regularly; II
use Cooks Quarterlies 2, Star; l, Sab
bath school Journal; 7, Berean; 5, Pill
grim; g. Sunday school Times Is report
interest equal to last year; 8, less; 10,
better than last year. 1t is shown that
there are 1916 persons connected with the
schools who are under twenty years of
age. There are also 1918 who habitually
put themselves in the way of receiving
Sabbath school instruction, who have
not yet accepted the truth personally.
The fields are white, all ready to harvest.
Where are the reapers? This brings up
point that needs attention. One of the
discouragements most frequently spoken
of is the inability to secure teachers. How
can the false modesty that prevents the
use OF even the one talent be overcome?
The announcements spoken of by the va
rious superintendent are generally the
promises Of God, and the remembrance of
past blessings. The discouragements are
ha Job Of int Al q
members, and the general laziness of
Christians everywhere. The lack of reg
ular preaching is alluded to by some as a
ground for the decreased interest in the
Sabbath school work. The infrequency
OF conversions induces some to think that
their labors are in vain. One SAYS hard
work of pastor to keep up the interest.
The West Glover M. E. school gives per-
haps the most encouraging report. This
school has recently bought new library,
has had four members rise for PRAYERS
and nine-tenths of the church members
attend the school. In conclusion, the
ground taken seems to have been held
nothing more. The survey of the field
shows work to be DONE The machinery
for the most part is ready; the Spirit OF
the living creature is needed in the wheels
to impart life.
The topic, "The Teachers outfit" was
then discussed, the opening remarks be.
ing made by Rev. w. A. Evans, who SAID
two things were Notwithstanding and
common sense. knowledge of the Bible
OF his pupils, of human nature, and com
mon sense to use his knowledge. Also il
his outfit he must have good referenc,
Bible, good concordance, and gooC
commentary. He considered DR.. Vim
cents notes on the lessons best Rev. H
f. Austin followed him, treating of tn
danger of depending too much upon ex
ternals. AS lesson helps are now prepar
ed and used little room is left for stud
by the pupil. The case is too often SINH
lar to the one in which parent aske
her child Sunday morning if he had hi
lesson, and he, looking up in surprise
answered, "Mother, can't read?" TIL
best commentary on the authorized vel
sion OF the testament is the revised ve1
sion. Chas. Carpenter followed, sayin
that if lesson helps and commentarie
were used the Bible should always be III
permost. They are good in their place
but it is the Spirit that quickeneth. Sc
mons that are prepared with abundal
use of commentaries are less effectu
than those prepared from the Bible d
rect by soul fired with divine ardo
The Art of Teaching" was introduced
Rev. H. +. Austin. Art is the means
attain an end; the application of know
edge to practical purposes. To be su
cessful in teaching requires aptness; tt
attention must be gained; the formal d
mand for it is useless; the teacher mu
have something of Importance to sa
something that will compel attentio