Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1881-07-14

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REPORTED FOR CLARION.
The Maryland State Teachers Associa-
ton met inFrederick City on last Wednes-
dry, with an attendance of teachers from
nearly all parts of the State, and was
called to order by Its President, Geo. NJ.
Upshur of Snow Hill, Nd The address
of welcome was delivered by Prof Shep-
pard OF Frederick City, Nd and Twas no.
ted for elevated sentiment and chaste Ian.
guage throughout meeting with q hearty
response from =. A. Whitmore, Examiner
for Washington Co. which was followed
by an able inaugural bv the President Of the
Association Prof NJ A. Newell was also
present, as usual, took an active part in
the proceedings. Among the subjects dis
cussed was discipline, School Examina-
ton and exhibition by Geo. S. Grape of
BALTIC. c. G. Night BALTIC City College
and A. G. Harley, CentrevilIe Md. Teach
ers Institutes, w. II. Harlem, J. w.
Thompson and others These are butts few
Of the topics under discussion, as space
will not permit to name all, neither can
in the short limits of this paper give any
idea of the able manner in which they
were handled. The day being taken with
the arduolls lab6rs of the Association, the
night sessions " ere reserved for the lighter
and more agreeable duties Of music, recita-
tons and readings. The exercises on
"Wednesday night were under the auspices
of The Church s.. Pubic School under the
able direction of its successful and accom-
plshed teacher, Miss Helen Rowe. ably
seconded by Geo Ed. Smith as musical
director. The entertainment was fine
from beginning to end and reflects credit
upon those who conceived and carried it
out The entertainment on Thursday eve
ming was given by the State Normal
School students, assisted by several teach
ers from Baltimore City. and of a simlcr
character to the cr ,ertainment of the pre-
cedng evening. The musical part of the
program was finely rendered. the address
by Judge Richie, chastc entertaining and
instructive, as all bis addresses are and
the readings very fine A II admirers Of
"Artemas" should have heard Among the
Mormons" BY Mr.. Core, On FRIDAY after
the usual resolution and election Of officers
addresses were delivered by Prot NJ A.
! Newell urging meeting Of teachers and
unity of purpose, bv Mr.. d. 7. Lakin, in
which he spoke very highly oflhr teachers
of Frederick Co after which tn" AsSocia
ton adjourned to meet in Cumberland one
year hence.
| SUNDAY SCHooI. CONVENTION FOR THE
10th AND 18th DISTRICTS OF FREDERICK
| CoUNTY.-Of al the great questions now
agltaling the public mind, the Sunday
School Stands pre- eminent. The rommn-
nifty as it should, is now recognizing the
Bower of the Sunday School in moulding
characters and shaping public Sentiment
Every Community must depend upon the
power of its moral sentiment, for its pro-
tcc,lor The moral power can only be
. gained wv and though moral training and
religions education. The place to get this
! is in the Sunday School With this view
the Md Sunday School Union is lahnring
for the establishment OF Sunday Schools
in those portions of the State where they
do not now exist, and for the upbuiIling
aud encouragement Of those now in "Nls-
tencc, believing rs they do that in the
multitude ofcOunscl there is vision. Once
in each year they cndcavor Ia gather 10
rethpr, all the workers in each county ana
district in Annual Convention, for the pur-
pose of comparing notes, exchanging views
talking over their difficulties, and discuss
ing questions pertaining to the work, as
referred to in our last convention has been
called for the 10th and 10Th districts OF
Frederick County, which convencs at Sa-
bilasvile on Saturday July 30th 1851. al
10 am, and closing Tn Sunday Evening
3lst with a Promise Praise and Sunday
School teachers Experience Meeting. On
Sunday afternoon u lnaSs chldrcns meet
ing will be held. Delegates are expected
to be sent from each school in the above
named districts. All Pastors and Supcrin-
tcndants are delegates by virtue Of their
Office. The Md Sunday School Union
will be represented by Mr.. w A. Baker,
State Supt, F L. Morling Esq and 9th
erS.
The following, among other topics, will
be discussed. Sunday School Convcnti'n~.
their advantages &c. How can the scrip
lures he best taught in the Sunday School;
"The faithful! Sunday School Teachers aim
and reward" Music in the Sunday School
&c" Sundays exercises will consist of n
sermon by Rev. II. Wissler, in the morn
ing, childrens mass meeting in the after
noon, and promise, praise ana experience
meeting at night. The convention will
doubtless be great success, and every
friend OF the Sunday School cause should
attend, some of the finest vocalist of Baltl
more will he present, We presume our
livery men will provide conveyances for
our citizens on Sunday while an effort will