The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1894-06-01


There never was in the history of the
world when man longed more for the
Word of God as he does today. We
are in a progressive age and we must
| extend this work. Fail in linz in the
hurry and rush and do not get left.
Power and help OF the Holy Spirit is
the most important help we can have.
This we must have, for if we do not
possess it we cannot impart it to the
Others.
After a selection by the Y. NJ. G..
A. choir Bible drill was given by
Mrs. Wilbur's class Of twentyfour lit.
| tie girls. This must be seen and
heard to be understood and apprecia-
ted mo newspaper reporter can give
an adequate idea OF the wonderful ex-
hibition of Bible knowledge display by
the little girls. No Bible student, no
teacher, no minister in the vast audi
ence would attempt TO answer a small
fractional part of the questions on the
history, geography, biography and di-
vine truths of the Bible propounded 10
this class IN a promiscuous manner and
responded to promptly and decidedly
every time with quotations and refer.
ence to support every statement. The
congratulations and expressions Of
honest appreciation from President
Low, Rev. Heilman and Prof.
| Sprenkle, spoke more than could be
written in a column. May they live
to teach these precious truths to future
generations. At the close of the
Bible drill Mr.. O. A. Yetter favored
the audience with one of his choice
bass solos.
AT this point the program called for
"Lights and Shadows of Sewers
Work." which was responded to by
Rev. Heilman in his usual happy man
ner. He dwelt at length on the
Lights enumerating the many en-.
couragements and joys in the teachers
work in the Sabbath School and urged
that all engaged in the work should
study the bright side and present it to
the class in such cheerful manner as
to encourage them to study the word
to find the same blessed truths. The
"Shadows only come when we lose
our hold on the Divine hand and are
kind warnings to WOO us back to the
| Joys that are ours if we will but &C
cept them.
After singing by the congregation
and solo by Prof. Sprenkle, he took
up the questions and answered them
in his usual sprightly manner. Some
of the questions were:
Should the minister teach in the
Sunday School? No, | think not.
He has enough to do without, but l
think he should have general over.
sight of the school. q What would
you do with a class that is well quail,
fed to teach and will not? l think
the teacher should determine who OF
that class are qualified and then talk
with them on necessity of their re-
spending to the call for teacher. She
should do this often and get the sup
erintendent and minister to urge them.
3. What would you do with the mem
bers Of a class that find fault with
every teacher they are given ? Teach
them good manners. l think they
need it. A.. Should Sunday School
Supt. distil whiskey? No he should
not distil whiskey, commit murder mol
any other crime In the catalogue. S.
What is the best way to teach pri
mary class ? Teach effectively. Use
the black board. No elaborate draw
ing is necessary. Children have vivid
imaginations. After singing by the
Y. NJ. c. A. Choir the session closed
: with benediction by Rev. Weeks.
FRIDAY MORNING SESSION.
: The usual song service began a,
8:45 and was followed by devotiona
services conducted by Rev, Womels
= dorf.
Prof. Sprenkle followed with tall
on Methods to adopt with Primary
Classes He said First of all ther,
l must be love for the pupils in orde
: to make good primary teacher. Alsc
the child must be studied. Anothe
important item is thorough prepara
ton. Do not attempt to teach tina
J which you know nothing about. Tht
teacher who depends on inspiration
solely will not be a success. Do no
think that if you put your thoughts il
language that cannot be understood
n that your discourse is profound 1t i
: harder 10 see to the bottom of muC
: puddle than that of clear lake if it il
: a thousand times as deep. Teach OBJ
jectively and wildly. Use the black
board. The imagination of the chilC
will always aid you. Question them
! Begin with questions, proceed witt
questions and end with questions" 4
song followed, after which Mr.. H. r
: Bower presented very able reports