The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1893-07-13
particularly BY tho older people, He
illustrated his talks as superintendent.

lHu3tf0t0Q nlS t0lKS 0S Sup0tluto0O0nt.
He shakes hand with all the memhers
of his class before proceeding with the
lesson, recognized all Of the pupils on
the streets, as every teacher should
do, and thereby gain confidence, aud
he did not believe in lip service or lip
prayer. The Bible class of his school
is composed of members, any one Of
whom can be placed in teachers
chair. The venerable Fr. Mckay,
Frank Brewster, of Paxton, D. Nc
Lean, of Delhi, and Mr.. Tichenor
made pointed remarks, after which
Mr. Tyler arose for information as
how to handle pupils who objected to
the colored and poorly dressed pupils.
Supt. Perkins thought that the feel
ing should not be approached, and if
growing to use every effort to Danish
it. Mr.. Perkins advised the superin-
tendents not to have the same program
every Sunday change around and
thus keep up the interest.
On Saturday evening 0. F. Conway
spoke of primary work. The COM
mand Of Christ to Peter: "Feed my
Lambs" is also command to us. He
said child is q bundle of possibilities
which should be deyeloFed in the
right direction. The primary teacher
should love the children among whom
she works. Willingness for the work,
promptness and cheerfulness also, are
important attributes. Blackboard
drawing is very entertaining and in
teresting to the little folks.
Judge Perkins then gave most en-
tertaining and helpful talk on Gag
gressive Work in School and Country"
His talk bristled with good ideas
which went straight to the hearts of
his listeners but only few can be men
toned here. He thought pastor
should have the hearty support and
CO operation Of his people and laid
great stress on the importance of mis-
sionary work in outlying districts.
The powes Of human sympathy was
most potent.as q tie to bind christian
works together. Every one. should
feel that he has q part to perform in
the great work of evangelization.
The minutes Of the October conven-
ton were read and approved. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing six months: President, Rev.
John Sinclair; sice president, Ray.iL
&. Hanscom; secretary, Rev. WI.
Sfne and treasurer, Rev. McHenry, of
Delhi.
The regular Sunday morning ser
vices were held as usual in the several
churches. Judge Perkins occupied
the pulpit at the Presbyterian ctarch.
His sermon, which he termed as q
"talk," was along the line Whatsoever
ye do unto the least of these ye have
done it unto me"
At two in the afternoon a Union
Sunday school was held. After prayer
by Rev. Hanscom E. r. Houck gave
an interesting talk on "Music in the
Sunday school," Rev. Slime spoke of
the relation between the Sunday school
and the pastor, and brought out some
fine points.
Judge Perkins then took up the les
son for the day paul and Silas in
Prison" He used the blackboard to
illustrate PATHS travels, etc., and
brought out the facts of the lesson
and its practical use to us, in highly
entertaining manner.
After singing "God be with you till
we meet again" the meeting was dis
missed.
The church was crowded to the
doors at the last session of the conven-
ton and great interest and enthusi-
asm for the work of the Sunday school
association was evident. After praise
service of prayer and song, during
which the choir rendered beautiful
anthem, Judge Perkins took up the
subject "a Normal Lesson" illustrat-
ing his ideas by the use of the black
board.
A generous offering for the benefit
of the State work was received. The
entire work of the convention has been
most interesting and profitable and its
/! influence will be felt in all the Sunday
schools of the county.