Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-05-30


afar;
1t blossoms in the daisies at their feet,
1t CLOVIS in yonder star.
And SO the souls of heroes whom we sing
Sleep not; but far in Heavens fadeless cline.
Der all the nations grateful Offering,
- [Hester M. Poole.
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Annual Meeting Of Mower County Sunday
School Association May ee, 81, ss, 1883.
This association held its annual meet
Brownsville. Representatives we're pres
ent from Grand Meadow, Dexter, Red
Rock, Lansing, Udolpho, Waltham, Aus
tin, Taopi, Leroy and Rose Creek, and a
profitable and interesting session was en-
jeyed.
The exercises commenced Saturday
afternoon with prayer service, led by
Mr.. L. S. Willard. Then followed a dis
cussion on the benefit of the Sunday
school to the community and to the
church. Rev. Caple spoke of the security
of property where thorough Sunday
school work was done. Rev. Stanley
spoke of the Sunday school as an oppor-
tunity for christian work. Mr.. Willard
spoke of the influence of the Sunday
school as melting to study the Bible
Mr.. Criswell spoke of the power of the
Sunday school in effecting the conversion
of children. Mr.. Baldwin spoke of the
Sunday school as means of changing
the whole moral sentiment of a com
munity. There were about so present.
On Saturday evening there were two
addresses. Rev. L. H. Moses spoke of
the power of the Sunday school in fitting
the young for greater usefulness in the
world, (a) in it's educational influence, CO.
in developing moral character, (c) in teach
ing obedience to divine law.
Rev. w. E. Stanley spoke of the power
of the Sunday school in preparing the
young for greater influence in the church,
(a) in creating love for the services of
Gods house. () in producing rev.
erence for sacred things, (c) In develop
ing benev0lence, (d) in giving clear
knowledge Of scripture. About 80 were
present.
At some of the services standing room
was in demand. In the morning = most
interesting praise service was conducted
by Mr.. H. E. Perrin. Rev. G. B. Caple
then gave an address on "How to win
and hold children in the Sunday schools"
(a1 have rooms suitable, (b) make Bible
truth clear, direct and well-illustrated,
(c) place great importance on the music,
(d) bring into the work cheerful dis
position, Il loving heart and much grace of
the Spirit
Rev. L. H. Moses made an address on
"How to win and hold the youth and
adults in Sunday school ;" (a) have
special reference to this class in the man
agement of the school, (b) make them
largely the singers of the school, (c) pro-
vide for them the very best teachers,
whole hearted, active, having power with
God, (D make the teaching direct, (e)
show hearty sympathy and interest toward
Rev. E. N. Raymond discussed Sunday
school helps; (a) excellent ones are
issued by all our great societies, (b) these
should not be abused, (c) the Bible it's
own best interpreter, (d) the Holy Spirit
the great help. The house was crowded
Sunday afternoon was the childrens
service. A model Sunday school was
conducted for one hour by F. P. Mcbride.
The lesson of the day being used, and ad-
dresses to the children were made by
Missionary Sulzer, Rev. G. D. Belden,
Rev. E. N. Raymond. This service was
followed by half hours experience
meeting.
On Sunday evening, two addresses were
given. Rev. c. E. Wright spoke to young
women. Between II and 20 is a very
critical period in life. Our young women
need to have their moral and spiritual
natures walked up, SO that their interests
and ambitions may not be absorbed by
the material and earthly. This waking
up of the soul will effect, (a) intellectual
development, (b) the conversation, (c)
taste in dress &C., @ engage in the great
moral reforms, (e)a hearty service Of the
Saviour.
Rev. Mr.. Fisk, of Mortified, then gave
his well-known lecture on ''The cost of a
boy" (O in dollars and cents, (b) in a
parents affections, anxiety and care, &c,
in the gift of Christ to save from sin. II
was very interesting.
On Monday morning, but few were
present. A prayer service of half an hour
was held, for guidance in the work.
Then came the report of the secretary.
Suggestions were made that sessions
begin on Friday evening, and close on
Sunday evening, and that election OF
OuCCAS COuAC d. VIC UCS AuAAuS VI CuC AcA>
anniversary.
The Sunday school map of Mower
county was presented BY supt. Belden.
The next officers elected are: w. w.
Engle, President, A. H. Marsh, Vice
President, F. P. Mcbride, Secretary, H
A. Mcconnell, Treasurer.
A vote of thanks was heartily passed to
the citizens of Brownsville for their hos
pitality, and to Prof. Perrin and the choil
for the excellent and inspiring music.
The Association adjourned to meet al
the call Of the executive committee.
There are about 40 schools in the county
with membership of over 1900 in the
Protestant schools,
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