The times., 1889-06-14

otdtcS, uut ne reared IL would yet be through
sacrifice and bloodshed" Jefferson said
"the nation must be saved largely through
the 5. So He would advise giving more
than one Sabbath of the year to the children
as they are the hope of the future. The
President briefly discussed the topic by say
ing the 5. 5. supported the nation on its
shoulders, and one of its greatest needs was
better parents. After a selection by the
choir, the benedction was pronounced.
SECOND DAYS SESSION.
This mornings sun rose clear and bright
giving promise of beautiful weather for the
last day of the convention. AS early as s
o'clock people could be seen vending their
way toward the Odd Fellows hall laden
with baskets and pals filed with provisions
to supply the wants of attendants from
other localities. Tables were set and very
bountiful dinner and supper served to all
guests The convention was called to order
by the president and short time used as
season OF prayer and praise, after which
by pre-arrangement the township 5. s. con-
vention matter was taken up as unfinished
business, Rev. Riley having the foor He
was opposed to the township conventions ON
the Sabbath, as their tendency was wholly
demorallzlng by creating desire for Sab
| bath desecration on the part of the children.
The subject treated being entirely for the
SNihN".oh VI oiiOll pdlCntS, lHty WtIt tOO
| apt to leave the little ones at home, who
naturally took advantage of the opportunity
to have good time, thus while the parents
were at the convention, the children were
at home desecrating the Sabbath. 1t also
| broke up regular church work. He would
not attend one himself and would use his
influence to prevent others; would like to
assist, but could not under such circumstan-
ces. President Reynolds here suggested
that only part of the day be taken for the
convention, which would obviate some of
the objections. Rev. Oliver had attended
several of the Sunday conventions and
always noticed that those who did not at
tend on Sunday would not attend on any
other day. 1t had its objections, so did all
other worship; did not think the tendency
any more demoraliZing than any other large
| service; thought it equally as sensible to
pass resolution not to have it rain on the
| Sabbath as it prevented people attending
church. And as to the children, take them
with you to the convention. DIR. Parkill
did not think that county conventions could
be held on Sunday, but that township ones
could; was certain that no township conven-
ton would survive the third attempt to hold
it on week day.
lie would advise ministers to let their
pews rest occasionally, and go and try to
learn something. Rev. Bailey advised the
Brother who would not go to the convention
to go to the ball grounds and preach to the
boys. Rev. Kennedy's idea was that il the
| Sabbath fabric was shaken the whole world
was shaken. All ministers were jealous of
any innovations of their rights, and Sunday
conventions certainly were an innovation of
those rights. One Sunday recreation was
just as cupable as another thus chasing
them with Sunday excursions. The Sab
bath should be cOnsecrated to the Lord, it
being the bulwark of civil liberty Rev.
Oliver asked if they would be allowed to eat
on the Sabbath. Kennedy replied that the
worlds people ae entering the wedge of
Sunday amusements and the church was al
lowing them to drive it home. Rev. Van
Ommeran was in favor of Sunday if more
good could be done by them. They were
as important as any church work and he
did not consider it an innovation. Rev.
Osborne did not consider them any more
demoralizing than children's day exercises,
and noted the fact that Christ utilized Sun
day to draw crowds. After some further
discussion it was decided to leave the town
ships to decide for themselves.
A communication was here read from
G. w. Sickles, of DOllarville, Luce county,
relative to pecuniary aid rendered by the
county convention to the Sunday-schoOl at
that point.
After selection by the choir, DR.. Parkill
read a paper in which he sketched Roman
history and drew conclusions therefrom. He
depicted the character and duties of the dis
ciples; also the crucifctiOn and resurrection
of Christ, marked the conquest and subju-
CATION of the globe by Christianity. He
classed religion as of two kinds-mission-
ary and non-missOnary, and sub-divided
the former into three classes-Buddhism
Mohammedism and Christianity, the latter
alone surviving to the present time.
This was followed by carefully prepared
paper by Mrs. G. b. Spencer. Subject:
"The Sundayschool the Missionary Arm
of the Church." She explained at some
length how the Sunday could be made
a recruiting agency, and observed that FAM
lily religion fiourished best where Sunday
schools abOunded. Its volume could be in
creased by canvass of the pupils. STRAIT
egem was used in missionary work, and why
could it not be utilized in Sunday-schoo
work? A short discussion followed which
developed several beneficial features, among
which was the use of religious literature
suitable to the needs of the children. At
the close of the discussion an adjournment
until p. m. was taken.
A short season of prayer was taken at the
opening of the afternoon session, after
which the treasurerer made his report as
follows:
Kecepts. .........'.... S5o Oi
Expendtures es..;..'..'.'.....'''.'' '..'..'' IL 81
Balance on nanu.. ..........S...... % 20
There being $50 due to the State assOcia-
ton from Shiawassee county, the balance
was then promptly raised by popular sub
scription.
The president, by means of a map, ex-
planned the status of the Sunday school con-
vention of the State, there being eighty
counties and over two hundred township or
CARNATIONS.
Then followed an address by Rev. Davies
on 6 How to Teach Children to Study Their
Lessons" He suggested that the teacher
spend one night each week with the class,
searching for latent thoughts contained in
the lesson. Would prefer to possess the
power to search for truth than to possess
the truth itself. A love of truth makes a
good scholar. Would teach the pupil to an
alyze the lesson and avoid all machine work.
Also, teach pupils to rely as much as possi-
BILE OH their own efforts. In the discussion
that followed Rev. Spencer thought the
| hints very applicable to pastors