Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1885-12-21

Rev. w. n. Bacon discoursed quite at |
length, on Temperance Work in the |
Sunday School," w. T. Clark read a I
well prepared paper on the subject. aThe
Home Religious Instruction of Children"
was set forth in a paper by Rev. r. King |
in which he gave an account, after the |
German method, of what pair of parent |
robins did and said, who had builded |
their nests on the portico of his resi-
dencc. The birds took up the whole |
subject of child training, and those who
had the pleasure of listening to this adj
dress learned many things that ought to
be copied by those who attempt to prop
erly rear children. After the. birds fin
ished talking, Mr.. King had excellent
advice to give on the subject under con-
sideration.
1.-The Practical Application of the Les
son in Teaching was profitably discuss
ed by Revs. Wild, Gates and Bacon. A
few of the leading thoughts presented
were, that there was something Of Christ
and the souls need of him which should
be brought out in every lesson. His
nameshould always be uttered and his love
Of men made to appear. Personal ques-
tions should be asked. Let the child
know that all Bib lie instruction leads to
Christ; that the Bible and salvation is
for him. Let teachers learn the lesson
and be thoroughly able to impart it's
truths.
Rev. S. B. Currier spoke on "Spiritu-
atty in Teaching" and remarked on the
need Of having godly teachers who might
from their own heads impart spiritual
truths. Spirit ual knowledge must come
from the spi ritual fountain. Prayer is
the source of receiving divine power. In
Christ we live near the holy place Of his
power. Let the teacher take hold on
Christ and there will then be an out
pouring and refreshing.
Bro. C. F. Ranney further discussed
this topic. He believed that it was use
less to attempt to teach without the in
dividuality of the Spirit. The apostles
tarrled at Jerusalem, that they might be
endued with the Holy Ghost and then
went forth to successful work. From
that day to this the necessity of the Spir-
it has been felt. There are vague notions
in regard to the Spirit, but the speaker
considered him as an, individuality, not a
feeling, He is a power in the soul. 1t is
his office to make the Word plain. Spirit
uality does not do away with the neces-
sity of tact in the matter of teaching and
de aling with the young. The Spirit has
been promi sed and may find a place in
the soul of those who diligently seek
him.
Mr.. Gates remarked that the Holy
Spirit manifests himself by working on
our common sense, by turning our pur-
posses andetforts in proper directions ;and
Mr.. Bacon said that the Spirit made men
new crea lures in Christ Jesus" that such
were sensible, rational. Stiffness and sal
Walton never go together.
The committee named the following
| gentlemen for officers the ensuing year,
several offices President, Chas. Carpen-
ter, Charleston; vice Pres, Rev. A.
Scribner, Newport; Sec. and Treas,
Bev. A. B. Blake, Craftsbury; Cor. Sec,
Mrs. VIM. E. Niles, Coventry. Executive
Com. Rev. c. B. Moody, Rev. w. N. Will
bur and J. E. Chamber}in.
The following resolutions were adopted
From the suggestions and helps of this
Sunday School Union, we are more and
more impressed with the Importance of
this gathering; therefore,
RESOLVED, That with greater signifi-
canoe and interest, we keep in mind this
semi-annual convention of Sunday School
workers, not only because of it's varied
thoughts and aids in our specific Sunday
! School work, but because of the Christ
ian union and of the Heavenly place in
Christ Jesus, it secures.
| Resolved, That to this end, we seek
the Holy Spirits blessing on these meet
ingS ere the assembling.
Resotced, That our thanks are due to
the pastors and good people of Irasburgh
who have so cordially welcomed sus, and
made this meeting of so much good
cheer and profit by their Astounding hos
pitality.
ReSoteed, That our hearty thanks are
| due to Rev. A. B. Blake and others for
their kind and helpful service in song,
and to all who added so much to this
convention by their presence and help.
Resolued, That our thanks are due to
the trustees of this church for the use of
their well warmed and lighted house.
w. N. BACON, Chairman.
The afternoon meeting opened with
prayer service. Rev. MIR. Jenne offered
prayer at the beginning of the regular
service, after which an hour or more
was devoted to ''short addresses" to the
children. Rev. Messrs. Bacon, Chase and
Wild and Mrs. Tibbetts each gave pleas
ant, interesting and appropriate talk,
that was enjoyed both by the children
and the other members of the audience
In the absence of the speaker assigned
Judge Austin made the closing address,
in which he made a brief resume of the
work of this convention, culling out
many important facts and lessons which
ought to be remembered. He suggested
'hc PioPiiety vi HaNlnS more lulI sui
tistical report, and recommended that q
summer meeting be held at some of the
towns more remote from the center of
the county. The convention was pleas
ant and the feeling excellent throughout.
The people of Irasburgh, and the commits
tee, who did the work Of looking after
the wants of those in attendance, are en-
titled to thanks for their hospitality and
courtesy.
SECRETARY, Pro Tenn