The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1883-05-10
Sunday school Convention.

The Portage Co. sunday School Convention
m 1t in tho Congregational Church at W indham,
Wednesday morning, May 81. at 10 O'Clock.
After 1t few moments spent in devotional cX
eroises, Rev. j. Tr!bby welcomed the Conven-
tion to Windham, in an address. i'll which he
alladGd to the progress OF Sunday School work
in late years, the improvements made in meth
DIS the contrast between the former and latter
way.
Rev, T, f. Bickford spoke of the uses and
abuses of sunday School Conventions
among the uses he spoke Of the interchange OF
ideas. especially concerning the difficulties;
oGering practical thoughts and suggestions.
presentation Of methods, defects. lack Of inter
est III the Convention, small attendance. lack OF
enthusiasm,
The peXt topic, should Sunday School Teach
crs be examined before they enter upon these
duties? for general discussion. the general
opinion being for such an examination.
AT twelve the benedction pronounced by
the President ant the Convention adjourned.
At half past one O'Clock the Convention was
called to order. and after the devotional service
the topic. How TO induce Scholars to Study the
Lesson? Remarks by Messrs Pond, Messenger,
Bickford, Messenger, Be not discouraged be-
cause they do not study,have persistence, study
yourself tell them how to study.
The topic, To what extent is the Teacher re-
sponsible for the conversion of his class? dis
cussed by Mr.. Merchant. The relation of teach
to scholars is the nearest, except that Of pa
rent to child The responsibility is great The
teacher who carries his class to the Lord in his
closet will almost uniformly be successful in
their conversion. Do not approach them in
repellant manner Let all teaching be dile ected
to their conversion.
How to Induce The Teacher to Study the Les
son? Have teachers meeting; let the Super
nten 'ent be interested in the teachers, getting
the teachers in nterested in their work commend
them for good work; let them see their reSpon-
sibiity tor the conversion of their scholars.
The Question Drawer being opened, very
interesting discussion was had, after which the
Convention adjourned.
When the Convention was called to order at
half past seven in the evening, the house was
we'll filed, and all present joined In II praise
service, after which Rev, k. NJ. Freshwater
presented a Normal Glass exercise on the topic
The Normal Glass, The Normal Glass Object the
improvement of teachers; Purpose, the improve
ment of the student in of Bible language,
and to teach the best methods of teaching. Out
line of Normal Course, The Bible. its eviden-
ces, books and arrangements Bible Interpreta-
ton and helps thereto. Types, symbols Difficult
ties. Bible Manners, Customs, Geography. His
tory. Chronology. The Scholar, his physical,
mental, moral and social character and sur
roundings; his adaptability to receive spiritual
impressions. The speaker, from experience,
believed the Normal Glass practicable and prof
| table in every school.
Rev g. X. Pond, Corresponding Secretary of
the Ohio SUNDAY School Union. addressed the
~
School work. However well the Pastor may
prepare his sermon, with all the help he can
obtain from the Word, from Commentary. from
Prayer, the effect will depend upon The dispo-
si;ion of the audierce to receive it. What this
disposition is, viii depend in IA great measure
upon the work accomplished in the Sunday
School; for if this be well DONE it will prepare
the way for the Word.
The speaker then alluded to the organization
of Sunday School work of the County State and
Intern ational Unions, and the relations between
| them.
AT the close of Rev. Ponds emarks the Con-
vention adjourned until morning.
| Although Thursday was wet and Showcry a
| large audience received the call to order at hal
| past nine O'Clock. After devotional exercises
! Mr.. IL 0 Reed presented specimen lesson OF
the lesson for May Il, presenting the follow in:
points: 1st. Preparation; Peters vision; Cor
nelius, his character; Prayer. its acceptance
his vision; the angels direction.
2nd. The Gospel preached: to whom; b,
whom the effect on the Jewish customs
81. The Result. the Gospel for the Gentiles
| the barriers broken down.
How TO Study the Bible, bv Mrs G. r Har
mon. The requirements are. a knowledge n
the Bible, OF its history and chronology mar
especially if drawn by the student; the relation
of one book Of the Bible to another should /
studied. Bible chronology may be more easil
mastered i! the student constructs Il chart Will
studying This should include lhe Kings Proph
cts, and chief events of other nations. The sui
jcat was illustrated by a study of David's lift
Remarks were made by Messrs. Barnes, Mi,
Tribby and Merchant.
| How TO I each Temperance in the Sunda
School, was the subject of a very interestin
essay by Mrs Nj w. Mccall. BY personal in
fluence teachng the children the poisonou
ch racter. the de rading influence!o !of alcoho
By teaching, in the public school. the effects {
alcohol on the human system, by the innuenc
of Sunday School Teachers and Officers By el
forts of the Pastor, by Temperance Songs an
Concerts.
The Primary Glass, by Mrs. D. d Pickett
l. The class during the opening exercises
: Order and quiet are necessary; to this end, tn
children's feet should reach the floor and tn
hands still; teach them all the Lords prayer
If the class meets by itself, an extemporaneou
prayer may sometimes be repeated by the elias:
Gain their attention; sometimes by story,