Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-01-24

The president appointed as nominating
committee, H. w. Chafey, z. E. jameson
and j. C. Oliver.
In the evening, after a service of song,
Rev. J. Fraser preached sermon from
John xxi. Is, "Feed my Lambs" which
was full of inspiration for teachers and
workers.
Thursday mornings session opened
with a service of prayer and praise led
by Rev. Geo. Goodell. At 9 80 a. m. the
subject 1.-THE Teachers Possibilities" was |
taken up by Rev, King, who said the
teacher must feel that he is not to do the |
work himself, but that he is only an |
instrument in the hands of Lord. 1t is |
not possible for him to learn all things, |
nor to teach all things but it is possible |
for him to teach all they need, viz: Re-
pentance toward God and faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ, 1t was also possible
for the teacher to grow in grace and in
the knowledge of the Lord. This subject
was further discussed by Rev. J. Fraser
who said the more we teach the more we
can teach, for we have the Lord Jesus
back of us. stAll things are possible to
them that love the Lord"
Rev. G. S. Butler spoke upon the topic,
ssThe teachers inspiration" He thought
it was impossible for the teacher to be
moved by the Holy Spirit except he have
the Spirit within him; hence the necessi-
| ty of Christian teachers. He should be
| inspired with the Importance of his COM
| mission, and the Importance of the truth
taught the scholars, and that the great
message Of salvation may be sent direct
| by him to the heart and mind of the
| scholar; and no teacher should go to his
class without this feeling. We recognize
| the fact that the common school is an
important factor in the fitting of men to
| do the business and conduct the affairs of
the nation; and the fact is no less sure
that the Sabbath-school is great factor
| in raising up godly men to conduct the
| affairs of the church and to do the work
| of the Lord. This should be continual,
| as well as fresh, inspiration to every
teacher. The topic was further discussed
by Bros. King and Stowell.
The lesson Of the following Sunday
was taught by c. E. Ranney. His meth
cd was very generally commended. Bro.
Austin liked the idea Of studying the les
son leaves at home and leaving them
there, and asking only such questions as
would come up and appear specially prom
inent from the scripture lesson.
A few moments were then spent in So
cial greeting.
At IL 80 collection was taken up
amounting to $6.5S, and the correspond
ing secretary presented his report show
ing the standing of the schools of the
county, which was adopted. Rev. H.
F. Austin responded to the topic, ''The
Teachers Duty" It is the teachers duty
to teach Christ, and how can he teach eX-
cept he first be taught by Him? And it is
his duty to bring them into the church.
The convention was opened at l 80 by
song service, followed by the report OF
the nominating committe and election OF
officers as follows: B. f: Paine of jay,
president; o. H. Austin of Barton Land
ing, vice president; J. B. Holton of East
Charleston, secretary and treasurer; d.
E. Curtis of Lowell, J. C. Oliver of East
Charleston and Chas. Skinner of Barton,
executive committee. The question draw
er was opened and questions answered.
This was an interesting and profitable
half hour to all present.
The children's meeting, addressed by
Rev. A. B. Blake, Mrs. Hidden and ID. f.
i. Curtis, though for the little folks, was
not the least interesting part of the con
: vention. At p. m, parting words were
spoken by Rev. A. III. Webb, and these
: words will ring in the memory of those
, who heard, inspiring them with fresl
, courage and interest in the work in the
2 years to come.
An invitation was received from tn,
5 churches at Newport Center to hold thu
: next convention with them, which the con
7 vention voted to instruct the committe,
: to accept.
e The executive committee introduced
S this resolution, which was adopted:
Resolved, That the thanks of this con
vention are due, and are hereby rendered
to the people of Irasburgh for their kind
: ness in welcoming US to their homes 81
e cordially, and to Bro. J. E. Chamberlil
: for his care of the musical part of tn
convention.
p Benediction by Rev. Rufus King. Ad
d journed. B. F. PAINE, Secretary.