The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1891-07-01

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suited in converting the teacher, who was
no Christian.
II. l.. MaTtz, of Kennels Mills, endorsed
the sentiment of the previous speaker. Could
not get along in the school without the
blackboard it is useful for illustrating and
enforcing the lesson TO adults as well as to
children.
DR.. Baugher disputed the sentiment that
seeing is believing. A stick in the water
looks crooked, but that does not make il so.
The blackboard is limited in its use. 1t is
sometimes used TO show the skill of the
artist.
Prof. J. NJ. Berkey called on the President
to explain the use of the blackboard in the
Somerset school.
The President said they used a double
board-left the lesson on one side for a silent
review, and placed the new lesson on the
other side. They use the talent of the
school in drawing the designs on the board.
Some member of the school is given charge
of the blackboard, to superintend the draw
ings for three months. An object combined
with the lettering, is the most effective.
No. :, Augsburg songs, 20, come let us
sing unto the Lord, was sung by the con-
gregation.
Query-"When viii the No. > Augsburg
Songs be published? ," Answer by Doctor
Baugher-'Don't know
Are Sunday libraries desirable ?
Rev. ]. S. Harkey answered / think not /;
papers are better.
Why is the letter added to the word
Judgment in the revised version of the
Bible? DIR. Baugher-Because it is the
English way of spelling it.
What do you consider good contribution
each Sunday for scholars in our Sunday
schools? Rev. NJ. L, Young-About > or 3
cents.
Why not have the music in the Lesson
Books in our Teackers books slso2 DR..
Baugher-The principal reason is because it
would make too many pages. We, think,
Vi luNbiA4E III q N4StipA4aA1
Adjourned with benediction by DR..
Baugher.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
Convention opened with a well rendered
selection by the choir.
Rev. q. W. Cist, of Jennertown, read a
part of the 22d chapter of Revelations and
offered prayer.
The president announced the following
Committee ON Resolutions:
Rev. G. W. Crist, Rev. A. B. Erhard, Mr.
Oscar II. Gruver, Miss Grace Croft and Mrs.
w. \. Harkey.
Miss Annie Croft read an excellent essay
on What constitutes a good teacher"
Rev J. S. Harkey followed the essayist by
remarking that we need to plan to be Sue
cessful. To be good teachers We must ap-
preciate the end to be attained and be clear
concerning the truth We would teach. FL
deity to our classes, patience in sowing the
seed, prayer for the members of the class by
name, and tact in dealing with the class are
elements essential in the Characterization of
good teacher.
DR.. w. S. kuhlman-Study the character
of each pupil, and don't answer too much
yourself and don't rely on the paper.
Rev Z. S. Johnston-Teachers should ex-
ercise sympathy with their scholars,-as the
boy who was drowning, having broKen
through the ice, and his companions reach
ed him the icy end of pole, which, after
several efforts, he found he could not hold,
said, "Boys, for Gods sake, give me the
,c0oden end of the pole" He believed in
sympathy that could be laid hold on.
The treasurer reported balance Of 81. 80
in the treasury, S5.52 received By collection,
and SSs97 received by the schools making
Ssl99 He paid out for different purposes
S631I leaving a balance of SS.Ss in the
treasury.
In regard to awarding the banner, the
Convention adopted the following:
Res0lUef, That the banner be awarded on
the basis of contributions per member,
amount expended for benefcence included
in this apportionment, and on an average
per cent of attendance
On the subject of Sunday school music,
Rev. G. W. Crist maintained that the music
should be attractive and bright, suited to
the disposition of the young hearts engaged
in this service and adapted to the occasion
for which it is used.
Rev. T. Menges-Music has its charms for
man and beast. The song Of the Syren on
the Mediterranean is said to have lured such
as would listen to remain until they died
from hunger. Singing with melody in the
heart and with the understanding makes
music not only refreshing but edifying.
Oscar II. Gruver-Procure a good book,
containing durable songs as well as variety
easy enough for children, and melodious
The singers should be willing TO do their
choir
Rev Emil Shultz-Singing is but the nat
ural modulations of the voice as in speak.
ing. Singing should harmonize with the
beating of the pulse, therefore faster fol-
young people.
DIR. Baugher-Sing the truth. | never
sing 81 Want TO be an Angel" because
don't want to be an angel, and | never will
be an angel, nor will any Of you be angels
but | expect to be equal to the angels. He
strongly commended the use of charts, and
considered them easy to learn.
The choir sang No. 50, Augsburg Songs
Come TO the Royal Fountain.
Queries-How often should a missionary
or Temperance lesson be used instead Of the
review Answerei-By Rev. W. II. Settle
myer, thsi g. ends on Circumstances. T7s
| -pirii aud Letter OF "a t-a-s,ng should a..
/ ,lude b5ta, BAT better haze eithe- than a
/ poor review.
Wherein oonsisis the moral quality OF an
act? AnsESFei-by Rev. +. 5 johnson
In the motive that prompts that act, wher
/ the act is not immoral in itself
What is the proper literature for Lu tn
eran Sunday School? Auswer-by Rev. W.
A. Harkey.-That coming from A, y. 9tl
street, Philadelphia.
Give us what you consider the prope
method Of selecting teachers for the Sunday
School. Answer-by Rev. A. B. Miller-by
the Superintendent with a mutual under
standing with the teachers in charge anC
the classes to be supplied.
Singing, No. 81, Augsburg Songs, mighty
| TO save"
Adjourned with benediction by Rev W
/ A. Harkey.
TUESDAY, 5, P. N.