Dodge City times., 1889-06-13

pOne the next subject for dinner. A
motion was made and carried to postpone
dinner, and the next subject was taken
up. How shall we secure a better at
tendance at 5. s. by Rev Bondmant.
the most important thing was to dscour
age Sabbath breaking, get the scholars
to attend and then provide for their en-
tertainment in such way that they will
like to attend. Bro. PeOcOck stated that
in order to make lesson interesting it
was necessary that a teacher should have
the lesson thoroughly prepared by both
the pupil and teacher. Bro. Stanley en-
phasized Bro. PeocOcks remarks in ref
ferance to importance of careful prepar-
ations and showing an interest in the
work. Rev. Crouch said that visiting
was very important factor in securing
this attendance. Personal contact, talk
ing about Sabboth school matters, awake
ming an interest in every possible way.
Rev. Elliot summarized there remarks in
a very able manner. Adjourned till two
o clock.
AFTER NOON SESSION.
Convention called TO order at the ap-
pointed time by Rev. Elliot. Singing Of
No. 379 by the audiance A ten minutes
childrens meeting was now held and ad-
dressed by w. ]. Elliot, he said children
who went to Sabbath school liked to at
tend conventions. Other appropriate re-
marks were made by the speaker. Bro
Stanley was called upon and compared
the privileges of attending Sabbath school
at the present time with the time when he
attended he spoke of the importance of
studying the Sabbath school lesson, he
said that it should be the object of our
life to live like Jesus. be meek, kind and
good like him, he gave examples of the
life of Christ, and showed how we could
follow his character. Bro. Elliot called
special attention to the lesson for the
past Sunday especially the Golden
Text" Rev. Crouch asked the question
DO we all need Saviour" The an
swer was that I'VE do he related an in
teresting story about the conversion of a
little girl, illustrating the Importance and
efficiency of earnest faithful prayer, lit
tie crippled girl used this means to con-
vert fourteen Of her classmates. The
Mt Pleasant scholars sang a song at this
time, entitled Marching On in Il very
nice manner Bro. Elliot asked how soon
we should begin to be religious. The
answer was. as soon as we could under
stand The text was dwelt upon for the
benefit of the children. BY the use Of the
magnet he showed the Importance of
coming to Christ at an early age.
Song No. 3S5. Jesus is Coming
The subject How shall we sucure the
greatest interest in teaching little child
REM was discussed by Rev. Stanley.
Should first secure their confidence teach
the lesson as You would tell stoIy.
gain their love and respect. the teacher
should study each childs disposition and
teach them accordingly, blackboard il
Illustrations were also mentioned. Bro.
Mullendore spoke on the giving of prizes.
and the importance of showing the OBJ
ject of Christ's coming. Sister Hannah
said we should toy to get the children to
tell all they possibly could, not talk to
much to them. How should we secure
the attendance of parents and old persons
at Sunday school?" was discussed by Rev.
Crouch, the lesson should be made as in
teresting as possible. Rev. Jackson
thought We should try to impress to the
dignity of the work, the Sunday school
is the church at work, studying the word
of God. The report of school was then
taken up. Saw Log Valley reported
through Mr.. Mullendore. Supt', average
attendance %. school progressing and in
good condition, only three Sabbath's
have been missed in the three years.
Glasses 3, teachers 3. conversions 8. Mid
land school reported through Bro. Devoe,
average attendance 30, no conversions.
Mt Pleasant through Supt. Peacock,
forty sessions during the year, average
attendance 30. Jan. 1st average 36, con-
versions 9, six under IA years of age. 8
have united with the church. Grand
view school reported through Mr.. Long,
it was established but one week ago, no
report was made but its prospects are
good Wright school reported through
Ed. Shuman, school in prosperous con-
dition, average attendance 81. no CONVEX
sions. The best method of supplying
the school with efficient teachers was dis
cussed by Rev. Rose. An efficient teacher
must be a Christian. thoughtful, studious
person. one who will prepare the lesson,
institute methods that will qualify per-
sons for this work. you want to acquaint |
them with the best methods of studying |
the Bible. The most pracital way of pre-
pairing and teaching the lessons" by Mr.. |
jackson. He should teach pupils how to |
think, the distinction between a good and |
poor thinker was shown, lesson helps |
should be used at home. use your Bible |
in the rescitation. A collection was |
then taken up to defray expenses and
for other purposes, resulting in 65 cts.
II. L. Carey then took up the subject of
''The importance of music In Sunday
school" Songs are usally composed from
some scriptual text which very ofen
creates a greater effect than sermon on
the same subject. Some attend mainly
on account of the music Bro. Bondu-
rant related an interesting story of man
who was converted through having heard
the song of Zion. Rev. Rose thought the
instrumental music SO long as it was
good, the better. Bro. Jackson said that