Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1883-08-09
The Sunday School Association.

| The annual meeting of the Iron Go. :. :;
| Association opened ii 2:30 O'Clock Z. NJ. oil
! Aug. ISt, 1883.
| In the absence Of the President, the Vice.
| President, Mr. Chas. IL. Collins, of Des Are
| took the chair.
DR.. Farrar led the opening devotional ex-
ercises, Mr.. Marlatt being absent. The go
Psalm was read, number of stirring hymn.
sung, and prayers for heavenly guidance Of
fvred.
On motion, Mrs. E. May was elected As
sistant Secretary.
The Rev. &c. Berryman's "reminiscences OF
Sunday schools in Iron county We're of secul-
lar interest, as they were from personal OBJ
>ervation and participation. The first school
was established in 1898, and later was closely
connected with the Arcadia High school.
DR.. Farrar followed with equally interest
ing personal recollestiuns. announcement
for vigorous, persevering effort was found
in the history Of the past.
Representatives from different schools be-
ing called for it was found that nine Of the
eighteen schools in the county We're repre-
sented viz: Fort Hill, Arcadia; Presbvteri.
an, Methodist and Baptist schools Of Ironton,
Pilot Knob, Annapolis, Des Arc, Grauiteville
and South Bclleview.
Dr. Farrar, Mr.. Wright, Mr.. Miller and Mr..
Lowe spoke of establishing schools in desti-
tute localities. II can be done if some one
will work. There is greater difficulty in
maintaining than in founding Sunday schools.
How to interest in Sunday school chill
dren who receive no instruction al home"
was not discussed at length, rs the one who
was 10 lead on II was not present.
Miscellaneous business.
Ireasurer's report read and adopted.
On motion. DR.. Farrar was placed upon
the Program Committee.
II was voted that committee TO nominate
officers be appointed.
II was voted that the SUNDAY schools of the
county be notified of the assessment OF the
State Association, and be requested to meet
that and the county expenses by contribution.
EVENING SESSION
opened with teachers prayer meeting, led by
the Rev. Mr.. Wright. The first twelve verses
of the sixth chapter of Hebrews We're read,
and the tenth verse particularly noted. Re
quests We're rendered for prayer for uncon-
verified classes, for class without teacher,
ana for an Increase of wisdom, faith and de-
Fotion OF teachers and officers.
"reminiscences of Sunday school work were
given by Nh. Wright, Mr.. Miller, Mrs. Wright,
Mrs. May, Mr.. Collins and DIR. Farrar.
MORNING SESSION, AUG. 2D.
Devotional exercises, led bv Mr.. Lowe.
Scripture read, first fourteen verses of the
loSd Psalm. Many hymns and prayers We're
offered to Almighty God
Ihoroughness of teaching was discussed
by MeSsrs. Miller, Markham and Wright.
Regularity of attendance, frequent reviews,
the requirement of pupils to tell what they
can, the use Of maps, the selection of illus
irations from everyday life, Il gody life, in
ferest IN the pupils, and thorough prepar-
alton, were recommended for the attainment
Of thoTouChness.
The discussion Of the best method Of con- |
quoting teachers meetings WAS opened by |
Ny. X A. CiarksoE, Nj. Wright and Mr.. /
Collins following.
The necessity and means OF securing good /
order IN sunday schools was considered bv /
by. Or. Farrar, Mes.rs. Miller, Wright, Don |
aIGsol and GARRISON, and Mr.. Wright. The