The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-14
WORKERS TOGETHER.
Convention of Methodist Sunday.
School Teachers.

The convention Of Methodist Church men,
bers interested in Sunday-school work re-
sumed its session yesterday afternoon in
the Central NJ. E. Church, on Mission street,
near Sixth. In the absence of J. w. But
Ter, Rev. w. w. Case, pastor of the church,
acted as temporary Chairman, and L. Beatty
as Secretary.
After brief service of song and prayer,
w. S BOvard, in the absence of W. F. Glib
son, who was announced to deliver an ad-
dress on Effective Teaching in Sunday
schools - How Secured" made some re-
marks on the subject. declaring that much
OF the present work is somewhat ineffective.
1t is not by methods but by results that eff
fectlve teaching can be judged. Teachers
should study the pupils; at present much of
the teaching is only experimental. Success
in teaching depends greatly on the truth
and personality Of the teacher.
Rev DIR. j. C.. w. Coke believed that the
best teaching is by awakening truth in the
pupils and quickenng their eonsciences.
Trained teachers are necessary, and he
strongly advocated the formation of a union
of all the Snnday-schoo teachers for pur-
poses of mutual instruction in teaching.
Rev. DR.. McGleish Endorsed the ideas of
the previous speakers, and thought that
friendly relations between teachers and
pupils are most desirable. Teachers should
have their scholars visit them at their
homes, and establish close social relations.
Mrs. n. Is. Eyster made a strong appeal
for the incubation of temperance principles
among the scholars, and urging them to
take the temperance pledges against using
alcohol or tobacco.
Il. II. Over next spoke on the relations of
the Epworth League to the Sunday-sch0ols.
The league is organized for the improve
ment Of teachers and to induce the scholars
cot To sever their connection with the
schools as they advance in years.
Rev. NJ. ID. Buck spoke briefly on the
benefit of thorough Biblical training for
teachers, aud the convention then ad-
jOurned to meet again at O'Clock in the
evening.
c. b. Perkins presided over the evening
session. Rev. S. w. Leech made an open
ing prayer lind after the full church choir
had sung some excelenty rendered nymus,
Rev. +. McCllsh delivered very interest
ing address on Sundays chool instruction.
lie alluded to the continued spread of
Chrisps gospel all over the world and the
the kingdoms of the world will be the
Kingdoms of Christ. This latter thought
should be dominant in the hearts Of ALL es-
pecially of young men and women. They
| should all concecrate themselves to the
| Lord in their youth. First impressions are
| the most lasting and these should be based
on Christs truths. In this advanced age, it
| is imperative that teachers should be equal
to instruct advanced pupils who think for
| themselves. The demand for reasons for
| Biblical truths by the young should be.met
| with intelligent respect and answered fully.
| Rev. j. c. w. Coke followed with brief
address on the important factors that young
men and women are now in the present age.
| The tendency is TO put the young to the
| front and this he illustrated by numerous
| instances.
Alter the benedicton had been pro-
nounced by Rev. Dir. b. f. Crazy, the con-
| vention adjourned to the next annual meet
| ing.