The herald., 1893-11-15

delivered by DIR. John G. Mccoy, pres
ident of the Orange county association,
who took as his subject Lesson Illustra-
tions. Under this heading he delivered
very practical talk upon the best man
ner of teaching class of boys under the
age of Is years.
The speaker exhibited the various ar
ticles which he used in interesting his
class in the Lesson, including blocks,
charts, battles and miniature buildings,
representing historical places where
scenes spoken of in the Bible wers en-
acted. The speaker was of the opinion
that the introduction OF such objects,
for the purpose of illustration. does
much to awaken interest in holy writ in
the juvenile mind, and engenders a
habit which will in later years lesd to a
thorough study and knowledge OF the
Bible.
The second speaker of the afternoon
was Mr.. David G. Cook of Los Angeles,
who delivered an excellent paper upon
the subject OF excuses, in which he
brought up in plain, straightforward
manner the many ways which exist for
evading Christian duty in the church
the home and the world at large.
There are" said the speaker, "innumer-
able excuses which exist and can be
made use of by the shirking Christian
What the church and the Sunday school
needs are Christians who will stand up
to the work without flinching."
On the question of the observance Of
Sunday he said: Many Christians
seem to think that the less they can
manage to do on Sunday the better. On
the contrary. this should be the day for
Christian action as we'll as thought.
Instead of rising later than ueual on the
Sabbath, we should rise earlier, and
give the Master at least one full day g
service.
The address was interesting through.
out, and was greeted with hearty APP
plsuse. At its conclusion vocal duet
by Mrs, Joseph Moffatt and her father,
Mr.. Priest, of Riverside, was rendered
in very pleasing manner, the voices
harmonzing almost perfectly.
violin solo by Mr.. Hutchins, &C.
companied by Miss Cuthbert of Long
Beach was much enjoyed.
The closing address of the afternoon
was by DR.. Kate G. Moody of the First
Presby teIian Sunday school of Los An
gees.
She chose as her subject Devices in
Primary Work, and in short but inter-
esting address explained her method of
dealing with the little people in the
Sunday school. The necessity OF hold
ing the interest of the younger pupils OF
the Sunday school was dwelt upon, and
number OF practical methods for ac-
compllshing this were suggested.
EVENING SESSION.
The largest crowd by far OF any which
has yet been present gathered at the
tabernacle in the evening to listen to
the interesting programme which had
been arranged. One OF the chief attrac-
tions was the Epworth Cadet band from
the First M. E. church of Los Angeles,
which, under the direction of Mr.. Hugh
Smith, did excellent work. The band
has been organized and trained by Mr..
Smith, who has reason to feel proud of
the efficiency which it has attained.
The only address of the evening was
by Rev. j. @. Adams OF San Francisco,
president OF the National Boys Brigade.
Mr.. Adams spoke in very interesting
manner, explaining the object and work
which this organization of the young
men of the churches has in view; the
history OF the brigade since it's origin
was reviewed; and the good accom-
plished by 1t was commented upon. Fol-
lowing the address drill by the Boys