The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1891-06-26


all Music, benediction, adjourned.
TUEsDAY-EvENING SESSION,
Opened at 1880 with prayer and praise
service, led by Rev. S. Taylor, Perry. In
the absence of +. A. Hough, chairman of
the executive board, State association, led
the conservation service, with remarks
from Pres. Reynolds, illustrated by
events coming under his observation
while in different parts of the State,
during which time we noted the three
important things, viz 1st. Consecra-
ton to God. I'd. Conservation to the
Work. Sd. Conservation of the work to
God.
Duet by two young ladies, "The World
is Growing Better" after which solo,
my Mothers Prayer" Mr.. L. E. Lohnes.
In the absence of Rev. Jordan, of
Lansing, the time was devoted to plat
form meeting, president Reynolds open
ing with few remarks relative to State
work and followed by Rev. j. b. Oliver,
speaking for short time on the sub
ject, The Relation of the Church to the
). b" He considered the Church and
Sunday School unit, all one. This was
followed by remarks by +. f. Lohnes
and DIR. Hall. Collection. Benedction.
Adjourn.
wEDNEsDAY-MoRNIN SESSION,
opened at $50 with prayer and praise
service, led by f. +. Lohnes, subject !:
Lord, what wilt thou have me do ?"
which half hour was very profitable to
all present.
Song, "Waiting for the Promise"
Topic for general discussion, THE
Missionary and Evangelizing Phases of
S. S. Work." opened by Rev. Reitzel fol-
lowed by Pres. Reynolds and others ;
song, "To the Work"
Topic, Sabbath Observance" was the
next on the program by DR.. G. p. Par
kill. There was much in this valuable
paper worthy of mention. We noted a
few thoughts as follows: The Sabbath
was made for man and not man for the
Sabbath, which was enlarged upon and
illustrated, bringing to bear upon the
mind the duty man owes to himself as a
matter of economy, ETC., as well as his
duty to God. Mention was also made
of many of the Sabbath dissertations,
among which were Sunday excursions,
the drinking and social elements which
tend in this direction. Sabbath obser-
vance is Gods fundamental law.
Song, "My Country tits ofThee." Dis
cussion, Mrs A. E. Ferry, Rev. Reitzel,
Rev. J. B. Oliver. Coronation. Bene-
diction. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON SESSION
Opened at l:30 p. m., with song en-
titled, "a Shelter in the Time of Storm"
Prayer by Rev. Reitzel, after which re-
port of Treasurer.
After this the convention was favored
with valuable address given by Mrs.
A. e. Ferry, Owosso, in which she said
"In order to teach successfully one must
know more than he is to teach. A
teacher must be bright socially as well
as spiritually, with deep and ever
growing experience. To adapt the les
son he must know the lesson. We do
that which we put first, therefore put
class first. TO study the lesson find the
meaning of the word. The Bible is its
own best interpreter-it is the diligent
teachere that finds the treasure. BE
sure that you are guided before you
guide. Study to satisfy your own spirit
ual need then plan to make the lesson
interesting, for no child or person can
be interested in what he does not un-
derstand. Keep pupils busy, all grow
ing together; control by love of the chill
dren."
Following this was solo by Secretary
Lohnes, sung by request.
Resolutions were at this time read and
accepted with one correction by Rev
Reizel, which were as follows:
Mr.. President and Sunday School
workers. The committee on resolu.
tions respectfully report that we have
had most enjoyable and profitable
convention.
Resolved, That the hospitality of the
Bancroft people has been royalty ex.
tended to the members of this associa
ton and we hereby tender our heartfelt
thanks.
Resolved, That we thank the officials
of the M. +. Church for the use of their
church and to the organist and singers
for beautiful music furnished.
Resolved, That we as sunday School
workers should encourage more ex.
tended use of the bible in the schools
not that the quarterlies should be used
less but that the Bible should be used
more.
Resolved, That we re-iterate our for.
mer declarations against Sabbath desc
Grafton and urge upon pastors, superin.
tendents and teachers the necessity OF
impressing upon their schools and their
CldsseS Tie lIlpOTtalCe Ol lIS DcIIeT OD'
servance, and in this convention we
again unite our request with other or.
CARNATIONS that the Worlds Fair be not
opened on this holy day.
Resolved, That whereas the liquor
traffic continues to be growing evil and
cause of increasing misery in our midst
that we use all legitimate means for its
suppression.
Resolved, that the thanks of this AS
sociation are extended to Miss Elnora
Cuddeback for the very valuable servi.
ces she has rendered this Convention
along the line of kindergarten instruc.
ton, and we heartily favor the introduc-
tiou and popularization of this and nor
NAL phases of s. s. work in our conven-
ton gatherings.
Signed, CHAs. HOLMAN.
&C. CURTIS.
At this time the subject "The Young
Man in the s. S. from the Y. nj. G. A.
Standpoint" was treated by +. f.
Lohnes, of Owosso, in which many val.
liable thoughts were produced explain
ing the object of the association, telling