The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-10-25

going to the place. session of two days, and
two days in returning.
United in singing "Gather the Reapers."
Mrs. Lizzie O. Roath, of Worcester, Mass,
gave an interesting address, in familiar and
graphic manner, of the methods to be used in
primary teaching. Having references to place
and arrangements for teaching, opening exer-
cises the lessons, singing, etc. keeping in the
law of adaptation, definlteness, simplicity, sug-
gestion, system, illustration and variety. Each
OF these points were set forth very practically,
and made good impression upon the audi
ence The song, bright Jewels" was then
sung.
The following committees were appointed:
On Resolutions-Rev. G. B. Ilsley of Ban
gor, Rev. I. Gerrish of Bangor, Rev. @. I.
Penney of Augusta.
On Finance-Rev. A. S. Ladd of Bath, Rev.
r. L. Howard of Bangor, Hon. H. Ruggles Of
Carmel, A. G. Dewey, Esq, of Portland.
Hon. Nelson Kingsbury of Hartford made an
effective address on the topic assigned for the
hour. "How to reach the children" The
most effectual way was by personal effort. This
he illustrated by telling facts He made an
appeal for efforts ia this direction by referring
to the fact that by an estimate made there
were $4,000 children in Protestant families in
Connecticut who were not in Sunday schools
1t is, no doubt, true that fifty per cent OF the.
young people between and 16 years Of age,
were not in Sunday School ct was
stated subsequently, by one of the Maine dele
gates that there were 124000 children in this
State who were not in our schools.) Mr..
Kingsbury, from his own experience, showed
what might be done by children themselves in
gathering other children into the schools.
More than one hundred In one school were
brought in. many of whom were afterwards
specially prominent in efforts to do good in the
community.
Prayer was offered by Rev. f. D. Blake Of
Oakland.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Notwithstanding the rain, the session was
largely tatended.
Prayer was offered by Dea. j. c. White of
Bangor.
A specimen teaching exercise was conduc-
ted by Rev. Ell. W. Tilden of Augusta. The
audience resolved themselves into class with
bibles and lesson papers in their hands. There
was much animation, promptness in the ques-
tioning and answering; both on the part of the
leader and the class The points of the lesson
were clearly brought out.
A letter was read from the Young Mems
Christian Association of Bangor, inviting the
convention to their parlor and reading room
at any time during their session, bidding them
God speed in their work.
Rev. G. B. Ilsey, chairman of the commit
tee on resolutions, introduced the following,
which was adopted by rising vote:
Whereas-It is the conviction of this con-
vention that all proper influences should be
used to perpetuate and strengthen the sacred
ness of our Christian Sabbath, therefore be it
Resolved-Tnat we hail with delight and
gratitude TO God the noble stand which has
been recently been taken by the president of
the Maine Central R. r. in assuring us no more
Sunday excursion trains shall be allowed while
they are in power; and we earnestly hope that
all other railroads and steamboats, will take
like noble stand
After the song "There remaineth therefore
rest" Mrs. L. G. Roath, who interested the
audience by her delightful and convincing
presentation of the methods of primary teach
ing, gave an equally impressive address on the
"Aims in teaching" This was chiefly to in
still into their minds sense OF right and
truth, and espscially to bring them to the
Great Shepherd, to be gathered into his fold,
and secured by his earthly love. 1t was
high and holy service; it calls for Christian
enthusiasm. Love, prayer, patience, perse
verance, visitation were to be employed.
After prayer by Rev. J. e. Adams Of Rsses
gor, adjourned.
Mrs. Roath met the teachers in our Sunday
schools after the adjournment in the vestry of
the church to whom she communicated still
further her wise, practical and earnest thoughts
of Sunday school labors
The Penobseot Sunday School Association
met at 5 o'clock and elected officers for the en-
suing year. Deacon J.. g. White Rev. j. e.
Adams and Rev G. W. Bessie, were appointed
a committee to report list of officers. Their
report was accepted, and the following officers
were chosen:
PIesident-Rev. R. L. Howard of Bangor.
Vice Presidents were appointed for forty diff
ferent towns.
Secretary-Rev. G. B. Ilsley.
Assistant Secretary-C. S. Pearl, ESQ.,, Ban
gor.
Treasurer-F. A. Curtis, Bangor.
Executive Committee-Rev. @. A. Plum
mer, Brewer; j. L. Copeland, Esq, Holden:
Rev. j. E. Adams, Bangor; G. E. Q. Barrows
and FL. III. Haskell, Bangor.
The following is Thursdays programme:
9.Oo-Promise and praise service. led by Rev. G.
W. Hinckley, Bangor.
9.20-Unfnished business
10.00-Reso utions and discussion.
10 As Address, g rhe Sunday School Prevent
1l.30-Short address and conservation service.
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