Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-01-19
Sunday School Convention

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ton Landing, VT, at 10 o'clock Tues
day, Jan. 13 1891. The meeting
was called to order by the President,
Hon. O. III. Austin. In the absence
of the Secretary, Rev. j. K. Fuller
was elected to serve pro tenn Devo-
tional exercises were conducted by
Bro. w. w. Foster. The attendance
being small the address of welcome
was deferred until later hour. "The
Object of the Convention was dis
cussed by Rev. r. c. Drisko and
Bro. J. P. Wheelock for the eXecu-
tive committee. General remarks
followed. Matters of business were
taken up. The report of the Treas
urer, Geo. b. Young, was read, ac-
cepted and adopted. A committee
on nominations was appointed by the
President, consisting of Bro. j. E.
Chamberlain, Bro. Orem Newcomb,
Bro. W. w. Foster. The President
declared the Convention adjourned
till 1. 30 p. m. At 1.30 p. M, Hon.
Geo. II. Blake took up the topic EMU
sic in the Sunday School, He treat
ed of the purpose of singing in the
school, when and what to sing. His
remarks were interspersed with song.
"The Primary Glasses" in Sunday
School, was considered by Rev. f.
Walbridge. He first inquired the
object of all S. 5. work 1t was to
bring the children to Christ. We
ought to be natural. We should be
be full of faith. We should remem-
ber the law of adaptation and use il
lustration wisely. Love the child.
Mrs. r. G. Noodle was called upon
to speak upon this topic, and respond
ed with apt and helpful words con-
corning early piety. Rev. c. w. Morse
responded also to a call from the
chair. He thought the teacher should
be cheerful, impartial, teaching the
whole truth in love. In the absence
of Rev. d. A. Mclean, Rev. f. B.
Phelps took up the subject of Teach
ing the higher grades" First, he
would have help from above. Teach
the Word, not some ones opinion
about it. Thorough preparation in
dispensable. The question was fur
ther discussed by Rev. J. II. Frank
lin. He emphasized many good
points. Bro. Orem Newcomb read
an excellent paper on the same topic.
He would study the lesson and the
boys and would not use the lesson
helps, but would teach more geogra-
ply. Other remarks were made by
Bro. G. Austin, Hon. d. M. Camp
and Rev. r. G. Noodle. The Pres
ident made the following announce
ment: For committee on changes in
the constitution and by laws, Bro. j.
2. Wheelock, Bro. VIM. Corey, Bro.
John Hovey. After singing and ben
ediction the convention adjourned
till evening. The evening session
consisted of a social service conduc-
ted by Rev. E. Walbridge and fine
address by Rev. r. L. Olds, on the
''Teachers' Opportunity"
Wednesday morning the devotion
al meeting was led by Rev. r. L.
Olds. Reports were presented by
the committee on nominations, both
of which were adopted.
The subject 'HPastors and Teach
ers as Co-workers" was opened by
Rev. r. G. Noodle. The subject,
"The Method of the Ideal Sunday
School Class was opened by Rev.
G. II. Dunlap. Rev. W. G. John
son being absent, these two subjects
were discussed together at consider
able length. The statistical report
of the corresponding secretary was
read by Mrs. H. A. Tibbetts. The
subject, "The True Place and Pur-
pose of the Sunday School, was
opened by Rev. E. Walbridge, those
appointed not being present. A good
discussion followed. Adjourned till
1.30, p. m.
A praise and promise meeting was
conducted by Geo. w. Rogers, af-
ter which the committee on revising
the constitution, reported. After dis
cussion a vote was taken and the re-
port rejected.
45.-R. j. Christie discussed the
topic, "What Are Some of the Com
mon Mistakes in S. S. Teaching?"
He was followed by Bro. w. w. Fos-
ter, Rev. Geo. Mills, and others.
The next topic was taken up, "Rem-
inisences of S. S. Teaching for En-
couragement," and a general discus
sion was participated by Mrs. r. c.
Noodle, Bros. j. E. Wheelock, Web
ster and Mrs. III. A. Tibbets. Rev.
Geo. A. Mills also spoke upon the
same theme very touchingly.
The closing address was given by
Rev. j. X. Fuller
A vote of thanks was rendered the
people of Berton Landing for their
cordial hospitality.
After prayer by Rev. G. S. HUI
burt and singing, the convention was
dismissed with benediction by Rev.
r. G.. Christie.
The following officers were elected:
President, J P. Wheelock, Coven-
try; vice president, d. w. Kelley,
Troy; sec. and treas, j. X. Fuller,
Barton Landing; corresponding sec.,