Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1891-06-22
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.

The semi annual meeting of the Or
leans County Union S. s. Association
met in the Congregational church at
Albany Tuesday June 16, at II O'Clock.
The first session was a social service
conducted by W. B. T. Smith. The
singing at this service, as we'll as thro'
the convention, was under the direc-
ton of Mr.. Schuyler Chamberlin, with
Mrs. E. Andrus at the organ. Follow
ing this service, words Of welcome
were spoken by Rev. John Mcdonald,
and responded to by the president.
The secretary read the records of
the last meeting. They were approv-
ed. The report of the treasurer was
deferred till later hour. Adjourn
ment.
At 1:3O p. m. d praise service was
led by Bro. Schuyler Chamberlin. The
first topic, ''The Model S. S. Organiza-
tion," was opened by F. w. Baldwin.
His remarks were listened to with
much interest. He was followed by
several others. Some difference of
opinion was expressed as to whether
the elective or the appointing syste1-4
should prevail in the Sunday School.
The opening and closing exercises
of the S. S. was discussed by Rev. r.
Christie, Bros Clarke, Foster and
others.
esThe Model S. S. Helps'' was taken
up and discussed by Bro. F. W. Bald
win. By vote of the convention the
discussion of this topic was limited to
half past four o'clock. Revs. Phelps,
Putnam, Chase, Chrystie and Fuller
continued the discussion. Adjourned
| till evening.
Rev w. E.Allen conducted prayer
and praise service.
After this service the convention
took up the consideration of the pre-
paration Of the lesson on the part of
the teacher and scholar. Prin. b. Z.
Day began the discussion. He would
go to the Bible with prayer; then to
profane history. Study well the char
acter of the pupil. Ask questions wise
". The teacher should not preach
much.
Wednesday morning. The devotion
al meeting was led by Rev re. .Chrys-
tie. Rev. r. G. Noodle gave a Quar-
terly Review, using charts made for
the occasion. He was followed by
Rev. I. P. Chase with blackboard
exercise. This was a very interesting
and instructive session.
'EThe Model Teachers Meeting. y
INQUIRY revealed the fact that few, II
any, such meetings were held IN the
county. Remarks were made by sew
eral of the brethren.
Rev. Mr.. Fuller opened the topic,
s'The Model S. S. Examinations" He
recommended Prof. Harper's 'Exam-
ination Department. of ''The Instl-
tute of Sacred Literature" Bros. Rey-
nolds. Newcomb and others spoke tC
the point upon this subject.
The subject of'Rewards and Prizes
was opened by Mrs. James Cameron
She gave some experience that was OF
practical value. Others followed with
helpful suggestions. Rev. r. C.Moodie
offered his resignation as chairman Of
the Elk. committee, but it was not ac-
cepted. Convention adjourned fol
dinner.
t1:30 D. m, the meeting was call
ed to order by Rev. Mr.. Smith. After
singing, the subject concerning those
outside the S. S. was considered Miss
Paddock read an excellent article en-
titled ''The Round Robin" showing
that the 'FHome Department" of the
S. S. might accomplish much in thii
direction. The topic for 2 o'clock wa
opened by Bro. Orem NewcOmb. A
: 2:15 Rev. Mr.. Putnam spoke on th'
cultivating of spirit of benevolence
Mrs. Cameron told of an S. S. in w
!, Woodbury. that needed help, and ask
ed the convention if they could not d'
something for it by way of sending 5
, S. Helps. A good number participat
ed in this discussion.
: Dea Chas. Carpenter spoke upon
the theme. EEThe S. S. as an Evangel
izing Power" His remarks were i'm
: pressive and could not fail to do good
Mrs. Clarke was called upon and re
sponded with well prepared pape
on the same subject.
8 O'Clock was the hour for answer
) ing questions. A large number Were
handed in and answered by differen
members of the convention.
The president, J. P. .Wheelock, spok'
a few words to the Association, re
viewing somewhat the work which i
; had done, and in earnest eXhortatiol
asked for more and better work fo1
the Master.
The secretary and ,treasurer's re
port was read, accepted and adopted
A vote of thanks was extended to the
people of Albany for their unbound
ed hospitality. The following dele
gates to the state convention, to bt
held at Newport the coming season
were chosen: j. P. Wheelock, R. G
Noodle, J. X Fuller and E. l.. Tracy
A vote to have the report of thu
meeting printed in the county paper
was carried.
, The sessions of the convention were
well attended and the interest increas
ed to the last. The discussions, tho
mostly impromptu, were practical, ,anc
can not fail to result in great good t.
the Sunday School. J.K. F.
OUR BOSTON LETTER.