Iron County register., 1892-02-25

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4:10-There was general disussion
on ''How to meet some of the difficult
ties in the Sunday School, Five or
SIX speeches were made indicating sew
eral OF the difficulties superintendent
and teachers are called to meet, and
pointing out remedy.
4:40-Dr. G.. w. Farrar being called
out of the afternoon meeting. it was de-
clded to ask him to present his subject
at 1880 p NJ
EVENING SESSION.
7:00-The devotional exercises were
conducted by Rev. w. H. Roberts.
7:30-'.How to induce young people
| to properly qualify themselves as teach
ers'' was very ably discussed by Dr. g.
w. Farrar. A training of normal
character an incentive Mr.. Noel, Rev
Roberts, w. M. Hightower made few
remarks on the subject.
At this period the choir sang an
anthem, especially procured for the
| occasion, Missouri for jesus after
which Mr.. w. J. Semelroth, Field Sec
retary for State Association, delivered
an eloquent address. He showed that
our state is third in order, only two
other states ahead of us in Sunday School
work; that Iron county is way up in the
| list of counties of the state, L. e, 81 2-10
per cent. He showed why we should
hold conventions in state, county and
township; because, first, they give an
occasion for exploration of the field;
second, they bring enlightment; third,
| they bring encouragement; fourth, they
bring enthusiasm; fifth, they bring ed
ucatiOnal advantages. Then he intro
duced the Missouri Bible Institute" as
the solution of the question ssHow to
induce young people to properly qualify
| themselves as teachers.
Mr.. Semelroth answered several Ques-
| tions given him at the close of his ad-
dress.
The Committee on Programme fixed
| the time for the mass meeting at 2:30,
| instead of 3 P. NJ, Sabbath.
The Convention voted to ask the Sec
| retary to present a copy OF the minutes
and all the speeches to each of the
county papers for publication.
9:00-Adjournment until P NJ. Sab
bath, February 14th.
2:00-Rev. I. F. c. James read pas
sages from the Scripture and offered
prayer. After singing several hymns,
two or three of the delegates made a
few remarks: then Mr.. Somelroth took
the children in charge. In a moment
he had them all comfortable, and it
was encouraging to see how attentive,
interested and responsive they were.
He said that bad boys can be made use
full and efficient. They have the life
and the courage. The Sabbath School
Edict, as illustrated by Rev. Shoush,
gives room to expect the naturalization
of that living locomotive with its train
of living cars putting into our Sabbath
school.
The children sang Precious jew
els" and then Mr.. W. NJ. Hightower
spoke on The scope and aim of the
Sunday School work. - His speech
showed that the speaker is within the
scope of the Sunday School work and
appreciates its aim.
The Secretary introduced DR.. Tutt of
Liberty, Mo-, Baptist, who spoke for
about ID minutes of the scope, and, |
the aim. The points in the |
two addresses were greater openings |
now than ever before. One aim, con-
version and development.
The Committee on Resolutions re-
ported and read the following resolu- i
tiOns:
The committee appointed to report
resolutions expressive of the sense of |
the Iron County Teachers Association
the subjects brought before |
them, submit the following:
..At the close of this our second an
nual meeting, during which harmony
and good feeling has prevailed, a good |
degree of interest has been elicted, and |
much valuable information received /
though the rural districts of the county
have been providentially disappointed |
have, through the liberality of the
State Association, been provided with
efficient help; therefore,
ResoIced, /. That we earnestly en-
deavor to reduce to practice the knowl-
edge we have acquired by improving
our opportunities of bringing under
the influence of Sunday school instruc-
ton all that are now deprived of it;
and to this end, that a committee of
three be appointed by the President,
whose duty it shall be to visit, so far
as practicable, all localities that may
need help in the way of organizing
schools, ether in person or by proxy,
and render such aid; also, to use all
means to supply teachers,
where needed, to schools already or
ganized.
2. That for the purpose of securing
harmony in rural neighborhoods, or
where only one school can be sustained,
rs well as of promoting unity of spirit
and action, we recommend the organ
zing of union schools when necessary.
3. That insofar as lesson helps,
'o-called, operate to the exclusion of
he Bible, they are hindrances rather
han helps; and, if choice between the
wo must be made, decided preference
De given to the latter.
f. That the above-named committee
De instructed to make a vigorous
Effort to oganize class for Bible study.
or the special benefit of teachers. but
o include all who may desire to be-
,ome members: methods of conducting ,
sunday Schools and of inparting in
truction to be considered whenever it
nay be thougt necessary or desirable.
5. That the aim and scope of the {
sunday school are to promote the form {