The times., 1886-11-19
Laingsburg News

s. II. Manner. Laingsburg News
Henry Wallace, Ferry sun
Mrs. II. w. Randolph, THE TIMES
Committee on Resolutions, Rev. Wm'
Anderson, Mrs. wyckoff Jr. and Rev !:
Donnelly.
At IL o'clock p. m, Mr. Wyckoif, of
Laingsburg, began the real work OF the
day with the topic, Cardinal Principles
in Successful s. S. Work, First Obligation. .
The paper was very earnest and enthusias-
tic, and perfect success. "Consecration
came next On the program, but Mrs. Finch.
TO whom 1t was assigned, was abscut.
"Persistcncy," followed closely, the topic
held by Geo. p. easier. We were eau.
toned not to mistake persistency for con'
mon sense The fourth element. Faith,
was presented by A. N. Goodwin. After
the congregation had joined in singing
''My Faith Still Clings to Thee, Mrs. j.
Il. Peters read very interesting paper on
Love; Strive to Teach with the Love OF
God in the Heart After announcements
by committee Of arrangements session 40.
! journed.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
At 1 80 p. m. devotional exercises, con'
Quoted by Rev. Snyder. Minutes OF last
convention read accepted and approved.
Treasurcr's report given in part. Nomi'
mating committee appointed were as fol.
lows, two from each of the four cardinal
points of the county and one from Owosso
City: C. p. Parkill, J. V. d. Wyckoff Sr.,
ii. W. Wallace, ]. Knight, E. Brown, n.
N. Goodwin, Herbert Hill, G. p. easier,
S. III. Manner. Music was furnished at
intervals by Mr.. French's class of youns
girls At 2;3O p. IN. Rev. VIM. Anderson,
! with the second topic of the day, claimed
the attention of all, it being Influence ot
g Bible Study on Personal Character" NJ.
I Anderson considers education of the heart
a far more essential than education OF the
+ mind, and defines successful Bible study
d as receiving of Bible truths and incorpo
o rating them into our lives, and that char'
n acter is the backbone that contains HE
e spinal column that feeds the brain.
1t Discussion by DR.. Sleeth; Rev Nj
y Andersons says, study the Bible earnestly,
'e prayerfully; Rev. J. B. Oliver, Mrs. Owea,
ST Rev. Stalker, and Mrs. Thorpe, who re
S. minded us that the word of God is Tie
sword of the spirit; Mr.. Wyckof: Blessed
TX are they that hunger and thirst after right
IN cousness; Rev. Snyder Do not forget that
" the letter killelh, but the Spirit make,4
IL alive.
oi After music the question box, with Il
nc questions, was discussed w. ID. Castle
I'll gave a blackboard illustration of the three
"a parablcs-the prodigal son, the rich man
IL and Lazarus, the good Samaritan.
us The Children's meeting open with
D. song, Words Of Kindness, from Miss Nett;
OF Gould's primary class of the city schools
M After remarks by different ministers, ther,
ns were two songs and recitation hy Mrs
nj Butterfed's section of The Cold Waite
al' Army. A blackboard illustration by Rev
ie' Wilson--a novel way of expressing very
m evident truth--wos followed by the song
III Tho little bird tells" by Miss Gould
class Rev. Stalker's blackboard illustra
in ton was followed by song, duet arc
gh chorus, Beautiful little hands" by Mis-
at Gould's class, and the meeting closed viii
'rc the benediction. 81
OF THE EVENING SESSION
'or was opened promptly at by music by Il.
no congregation, and devotional exercise
be were conducted by Rev. Littcl, of Morricc
es, Rev. Mr.. Grenell, of Detroit, was intro
:, duced to the audience and spoke on Ii
lhc topic: "The Teachers--Teaching Work
nnt 1st, What it is to teach; I'd, Essentials {
l successful S. s. teaching; Sd, Best me,l
DDS of S. S. teaching. The essentials ar
yes the message, the messenger and the vitali
The ing Spirit. The address was very carnc
AS and interesting He also compliments
The our county association very highly--a fax
on. we feel somewhat proud of, us Mr.. G. Ii;
ac- had wide experience and is an alb
cnt Judge The discussion was led by Re,
: TO Stalker, followed by blackboard exerci:
re- by Geo. ID. Palmer, representing burr
,rc, ing ship (by requesD and the story of.Jol
sed Maynard with which every one is famiia
lest After discussion of the twelve question
,rc in The question box collection amour
dly ing to $3 Al was taken, and session close
nan with benedIction by Rev. Grenell
my continued nsH veek.)
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