Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-07-28
rowN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION.
An organization the Result Of FRIDAY
Nights --Brnttleb"ro he""S

A.. o.o.nt,,,iou the Result Of Friday
Nights MeetIng---Brnttlebor Le""S
the state.
The meeting announced for last frl'ay
evening. of Sunday school WORKERS anu
those interested in the work, was wen 80 AZ
tended and much interest was shown. Inc
,nooting which was presided over by J.. W.
Uawley. opened with praise service, the
evercises proper beginning at 1880. After
Scripture reading and prayer, Mr.. HaWley
explained the purpose Of the meeting
sneakinp of the dissatisfaction with the
nresent standard attained by the schools,
The desire for better attachments, and the
advantages of thus coming together ana
exchanging ideas and getting new views
Different topics were thoughtfully conslu-
cred at some length by various speakers
followed by discussions, often quite spirit
ed. Gen. J. j. Estey was the first speaker
his topic being Opportunities Tor iurtner
development in towns like our own. lie
favored the formation of normal classes
and an early session of the school, follow
cd Inv the consideration from the pulpit OF
a tonic of kindred thought to the lesson OF
the day. and urged that the best of facilities
be employed for the prosecution OF the
work. Rev j. II. Babbitt spoke upon
"The ideal Sunday school" and his ideal
was a lofty one. Three essentials when
make up the ideal are instruction, discl-
pline and inspiration in religious ways
and each of the points was enlarged upon
! helpfully; the adoption of proper DAY
school methods and the use OF the latest
and best helps were advised. ID. l.. Grlggs
was the next speaker, his subject being
chow far is the ideal realized in Brattle-
boro?'' and Rev. A. j. Hough followed
with the consideration of the preparation
! of the teacher: His religious culture
| Since the ultimate aim of the work is for
spiritual results, the first thing needed is
spiritual power, and the cultivation OF
! those spiritual qualities which will best
serve to bring about the desired ends
! Prof. II. II. Shaw considered the 'Impres-
! sion on the class showing a need for thor
ouph knowledge of facts to be taught and
also a knowledge of each pupil, an intense
belief in the truth and importance OF the
things taught, a love for souls, and prayer
| full work.
Rev. Mr. Lewis who is in the employ
of the Congregational society Cf the state
| in the interest of Sunday school work,
was introduced to present the matter OF
| further town organization. The import
| ance of the Sunday school as related to
the church, and the large numbers who
| are not reached by any religious influences
were spoken of, also the fact that churches
and Sunday schools are coming to real
! ize. as they do in business circles, that
strength is not in competition, but in CO.
operation. The meaning and mission of
town organization for Sunday school work
were explained, and the officers and their
simple duties and the division of the work
suggested. At the close of Mr. Lewis's
remarks, Rev. c. o. Day spoke approving
ly of the plan for organization, and moved
the appointment of Prof. H. II. Shaw as
president, the election being unanimously
made The only other officers are vice
presidents, the superinteudents of the diff
ferent Sunday schools holding these po-
sitions.
The meeting was one of much helpful
ness and interest to all connected with this
great work, and motion approving of
similar meetings each quarter, the next
one TO be held early in October at the call
of the officers, was carried without dissent.
By this move BrattlebOro becomes the first
town in the state TO organize for the pros
ecution of Sunday school work, and leads
in the movement for more complete and
effective work in reaching those of our
people now untouched by the religious
work in the centres of population.