Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1881-06-27

them into the school and unto Christ,
As leader Of his school, he should be
permitted to appoint his teachers, that
they be, not only fit for their vocation,
but such as will work tremendously
with him for the good of the school.
The superintendent should make his
school of interest by every method he
can use he may benefit it by CIV
ing brief resume of the important
things brought out in the lesson, at the
close of each school. He should not
only have general knowledge of tn
operations of his school, but detailed |
knowledge. He should exercise great |
tact in the discharge of his duties.
Lastly, and as most important, he would
recommend conservation to the work
and to the welfare of his pupils. as the
great thing requisite in his life and
work. Rev. D. 1. Quint felt the impor-
lance of the superintendent position,
and thought he did not have the assist
ance he ought. He ought to require
more assistance from members of his
school than is usually had from them.
He should strive to look after his schol-
ars individually and strive to interest
and enthuse them. Bro. Ranney knew
the Importance of having assistance, but
did not know what to do when others
a0iU not a0ork.
The Teachers Chief Aim," was
opened by Rev. H. T. Austin. Face
tiously he remarked that the aim of
some was to finish the lesson as soon as
possible, of others to make as large a
class as possible ; seriously, he said, the
chief end of the teachers work is to
save the souls of those brought under his
charge. The teachers aim should be
what Christ's was: to save sinners.
While this was the chief aim, an i'm
portant aim should be to keep his schol-
ars, especially the younger ones, from
the contamination of sin. and to convert
those who had already fallen into sin.
1t should be his aim, also to lead his
pupils into his church, that the church
might be built up and the converted
brought into fold where he would find
home. The teacher should not expect
his reward here, but in a future world
his reward will be great. Bro. King
| agreed with Bro. Austin as to the chief
aim of the teacher. The afternoon SER
mon closed by prayer and benediction
by Rev. Quint.
The evening service was opened by
singing. D. nj. Camp of Newport con-
Quoted a very interesting and instruct
I've Bible reading. Subject. "The Word. !"
Rev. G. s. Butler preached the sermon
of the evening, in place of Rev. H. F.
Austin. Text, Phil. iii. 10.
Thursday mormimg.-Prayer service
was conducted by Rev. J. Thurston of
Glover. At $50 ". A. Evans was ap-
pointed secretary pro tenn, and the con-
vention proceeded to discuss the ques-
tions for the day. The discussion of
the topic, "The design and benefits of
teachers meetings" was opened by Rev.
: A. B. Blake, Rev. c. H. Sweat being
absent. followed by Rev. R. King, Rev.
S. W. Cowell, George Bill, and Rev. J.
Thurston. At 1000 the question, SIS. S.
Libraries; what shall compose them p
was discussed by Rev. E. P. Wild. He
would do away with S. S. libraries, be-
lieving that as they are conducted and
from the nature of the books composing
them, more harm than good is done by
reading them. If, however, the libra
: ries are continued, he would recommend
watchdog committee" to sift out the
trash, leaving only the best books to b
: read. This committee should also b.
} empowered to purchase books for the S
q S. library. He thought less care ii
taken in selecting S. S. books than il
buying public or private library books
e His remarks were generally endorsed b.
e Geo. Stoddard. Alfred Miller. J. G. Oil
:. yer, Rev. G. S. Butler and D. NJ. Camp
The thought prevailed to ''sift tn
books" in our S. s. libraries, and to ap
!. point an efficient committee to purchas
d books for them. The subject for 1880
: as. S. lesson for the following Sunda,
r taught" was changed by Rev. R. Kini
to the "Model teacher and S. S." fol
. lowed by D. NJ. Camp. At 1l:00 tn
e 'Question Drawer" was opened. Man
IS pointed questions were asked and prac
5. teal answers given. At ILLS tn
. question "What shall members of th
y class do to draw in and interest other
u in S. 5. work ?" was opened by Rev. {
r l. Quint. At ll:45 the question, 'OE
d euing and closing exercises, was opene
It by Mrs. Sleeper, followed by Geo. Stod
! dard. O. H. Austin, Mr.. Abbott and Nj
:, Rogers.
The afternoon service of song wa
Sc conducted by Rev. A. B. Blake. A
,e 200 the children's service was opene
W with prayer by Rev. G. S. Butler. Oh
ening remarks we're made by Rev. "
A. Evans. followed by Mrs. Tibbitts an
he Rev. c. A. Smith. Closing address b
to o. H. Austin. A vote of thanks W;
Sc extended to the people of Newport Gel
ID ter for their hospitality, etc. The son.