Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1883-12-17

ing to those who attend. From the
formation of the society it has been
the purpose of all concerned to make
it purely non-sectarian, and it was
well said in the last meeting, that
nothing had occurred during the ses-
sions whereby any could form any
opinion as to the UNCONVENTIONAL con-
nection of any person present.
Since the formation of the society
mnch Of the progress in the Sabbath
schools in the county may rightfully
be attributed to the work, the in
struction and the inspiration received
in these meetings. At this gather
ing there was a remarkably good
feeling, and the christian fellowship
and sympathy manifested betokened
much good. AS heretofore the work
was almost entirely carried on by the
pastors, superintendent and other
friends of Sunday schools in the
county, and no want of interest was
manifested, though some were by
force of circumstances upon the floor
several times during the sessions.
Occupied ourselves in another
sphere, and not at this moment hav-
ing access to the reports of the sec
retaries, we will not attempt to give a
detailed account of the proceedings.
The meetings on Tuesday were
auspiciously opened by devotional
service led by Rev. j. Thurston aft
er which Rev. Brigham very feeling
ly and appropriately welcomed the
large number of representative Sun
day school workers to the convention
and the homes of the people. The
president, c. F. Ranney, responded
appropriately, and the programme
work of the meetings was postponed
until afternoon. Rev. NJ. A Gates
and W. F. Clark spoke of the ''Pur-
pose of Sunday School Instruction
and very clearly and fully pointed
out the objects to be attained. On
''Difficulties and Mistakes in Teach
ing" Rev. R. w. Collins
spoke Interestingly. Indifference
on the part of the scholars and ignor.
ance and want of natural fitness on
the part of the teacher were among
the things mentioned. Mr.. Collins
remarks were very timely. M. s.
Chamberlin of Jay, one of the mos
successful Sabbath school superin
tendents in the county, spoke on the
"Superintendents Qualifications anC
Duties,'' Rev. S. Knowlton of Greens
boro, who for the first time attended
and participated in the work of the
convention, spoke very intelligently
on "Mutual Relation of the Sunda,
School and the Community" He spok,
of the non-attending portion of tn,
community as the great sponge which
absented large class who have for
merly been in the Sunday School ant
certain influences which keep many on
of the schools, who but for out
side influence would find a place il
them. On the other hand, the com
munity is the recruiting ground fror
which the school is reinforced an
replenished. Those interested in th
welfare of this branch of work wi
find opportunity to do great good i
this field of labor outside of the school
by bringing in such as are willing
and carrying the gospel to such a
refuse, from any cause, to atten
the regular gatherings at the church
Tuesday evening was devoted
singing and to Temperance topics
Rev. Mr.. Bacon of Coventry Assem-
ed to take the place of Rev. Folsol
who was absent, and he DISGUISE
the question from the stand point O
compassion for the drunkard an
prohibition for the dram seller. I'll
, remarks were practical, sensible al
very interesting. Mr.. Knowton SUI
, piled the place of Rev. Francis Pa
, ker, unavoidably absent. His remark
t were very wise and logical. He toe
the ground that the child should
taught that it is a sin to use liqu
i and that this should be the object al
the aim of parents and teachers.
Mrs. Tibbetts, to whom an ess;
had been assigned was absent, b
Mrs. King we'll filled the time wi
= an essay, which had been read at
o w. G. I. Union meeting.
:, The services opened on Wedne
y day morning by praise service,
: by deacon w. III. Clement, in viii
i large number took part. ct
= Sunday school of the Past and Pre-
% ent" was ably spoken upon by Re
70 N. w. Bacon, A. J. Allbee, M.
Chamberlin, Revs. Brigham, XIII
E. A. Stewart and /. D. r. Collin
r. Rev. Bacon showed by statistics a
- otherwise how great had been the
- crease in numbers attending the Sc
. bath schools, and others referred
- the progress which had been ms
\ within the last forty years in that
rection and in lesson helps. D
! con Allbee, one of the succe
NJ full superintendent in the coun
N spoke on ''Best methods of condu
10 ing Sunday Schools" and was
20 lowed by other superintendent.
- "Questions and Answers oc
no pied the remainder Of the foren'
9 except the few moments devoted