Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-10-21

terestingly treated, though the whole was
merely designed as an outline, to be filled
out and enlarged upon as fancy might die
tate. The address upon "The setting of
the Pauline epistles i'm the book of Acts"
was an able and exhaustive treatment of
the topic, by Rev. T.. A. George of New
port, but from the nature of the subject no
attempt at an abstract or even an outline
can be successfully made. The appoint
ment of various committees closed the ses-
sion.
After brief song service at the after
noon session Mrs. i. b. Lord, teacher of
primary class i'm Methodist church at
Burlington, conducted a conference of pri-
mary workers, from which many helpful
hints were gathered by teachers in this de-
partment. Methods and views were talked
over, and the special needs and features
Of this most important work freely and
profitably discussed. A careful study of
child nature is necessary to success, and
kindergarten methods may be employed to
advantage. The address for the afternoon
was by Rev. ). Mclaughlin of Rutland
upon Goods method i'm moral education"
The speaker took as his text Galatians
u1:24, "Whercfore the law was our school
master to bring us to Christ" He spoke
which men. women and children are pupils.
God himself the teacher, nature and reve-
lation the text book. the period Of educa-
ton the span of life, the lesson love, the
going ont of self as eXempiiied in the life
Of Christ, the object of the educational
process the raising of the race to a higher
and more God-like life. The address CON
sidered the nature Of the pupil, standing
midway between the animal and the high
er order of beings and partaking of the
nature of both, and the methods by which
lessons are impressed. The life of Christ
was given as the one grand and sublime il
lustration of Gods plan of moral educa-
ton. The address abounded in bright
sayings and telling illustrations.
The teachers conference. led by Mr..
Reynolds, was very delightful and help
full feature, and was participated in with
much interest. Following this was the
opening Of the question box by Mr. Rey-
nolds, his answers being pithy and to the
point, making the exercise very profita-
bic to all interested in the work of Sunday
school instruction.
Wednesday evening was filled with rich
| things, and large audience was present to
enjoy them. Three addresses of great
power were given, Rev. Mr.. Villers of
| Gloucester, Mass, who was unable to reach
| town in season to fill his place on the pro-
| gram of Tuesday evening, giving the adj
| dress announced for that time. in addition
/ to the Two speakers announced for Wednes-
| day evening. Rev. DR. W. S. Roberts of
! Burlington gave a deep and comprehen-
| siye address upon 1.-THE influence of the
/ Bible upon the four centuries of our coun-
try's Development" tracing to religious in
/ fuences the discovery of America, and
finding the same influences chiefly instru-
mental in the settlement of the colonies
and In the progress since made and the
prosperity now enjoyed by our wonderful
country. Columbus day will be celebrated
as secular holiday, yet underlying all
is deep religious feeling.
Rev. Mr. Villers, in his thoughtful adj
dress. gave to the children most impor-
tant part in history, ever since the birth of
child at Bethlehem ushered in new era
in the worlds history, and claimed for
them privileges and attributed to them
powers and capabilities usually recognized
in persons of maturer years only 1t was
strong. fOrceful and impressive
The audience found another uplift and
inspiration for the work in the strong
words of Mr.. Reynolds who has made for
| himself warm place in the esteem of
Vermont Sunday school workers and has
brought in his several addresses many
helpful thoughts and suggestions for the
great work. He dwelt with special empha-
Sis on the need of a closer alliance between
parent and teacher and heartier ro6pera-
( ton and interest, of the need and advan-
tage of holding young people in the school
after they reach the age of Is or 70 and
think they have grown beyond Sunday
( schools and also set before the older peo-
pie the benefits they might receive from
membership. Illustrations and incidents
from work in his own Sunday school We're
. given.