The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1895-11-15
Shiawassee County Sunday School As
ISOLATION.

Meeting called to order by the President M. II.
Reynolds. Devotional exercises conducted by
pastor OF Congregational church, Rev. A. r.
Stevens. Vernon, whom we most cordially well
come into our county organization Miss L. M.
Barker, OF Durand, was appointed as secretary
pro TEN.
1880, Open Parliament. Topic: Mistakes, {"
LIST superintendent, "a teachers, Sd parents, 4
scholars. The discussion proving ito err is hu.
man. as all were prone to commit errors.
1880 devotional exercises conducted by Rev. j.
+. limerick, pastor OF M e. church, Vernon.
200, Topic Parents; LIST "What the S. S. can
do for them; I'd, "what they can do for the S.
s." Mrs. II. w. Randolph, Vernon. Discussed
by many, both pastors. superintendent and
teachers taking active part. z:45, "How to Sc
cure better work on the part of our pupils"
Rev. Arthur Metcalf, Bancroft in which he said
the s. s. and church are of equal importance.
Each needs the other. $780, Topic, "The teach
ers responsibility in leading the pupils to
Christian confession" Mrs. M. Crawford, Owos-
so. She showed us clearly the teacher is to a
great extent responsible for the conversion Of
the pupils An earnest discussion followed
700. The evening session opened promptly at
the hour named. The song service was conduct
ed by the several choirs of Vernon Devotional
exercises led by Rev. T.. A. Stevens. Scripture
lesson 10 Psalm, followed by prayer Some bus.
mess was attended to while waiting for the
speaker to arrive on the train. solo was CIV
en- by Miss Nellie Wescott, OF Vernon, who has
a pleasing alto voice of which Vernon may feel
proud. All were pleased TO see H, Z. Patten-
gill enter, who is familiar to most of us. He
gave a splendid talk on his popular subject:
"The S. S. and Citizenship" He proved to us
that good citizenship is good neighborship We
are pleased to know the man who holds such o
responsible position in our state is q thorough
S. S. worker and sympathizer for we feel his
influence counts more than we know with the
teachers to whom we entrust the care of our
children. Mr.. Pattengill started out by saying
he felt much as the boy of old, who said ''he
could not do very much until he got the hang of
the school house," regrettng he could not have
been In attendance during the entire day that
he might have the spirit and inspiration he felt
he needed; but he was not long in feeling per-
fectlv at home, being assured of bond OF SYM
pathy between himself and his expectant list
neers. He claims there is strong relation
ship existing between the Sunday Schools and
Citizenship, meaning citizens should have more
w w WIN POhbiSof diSO VIC ouhubJ oOhOOA
should not ignore politics. We need our best
material in political contests. Thinks the
world grows better instead Of worse, there be-
ing more good done to-day than ever before,
many kindnesses are done by neighbors, all
brought about by Christianity and good citizen
ship. We must not get so easily discouraged,
thinking because thing started right twill al
ways be so, 1t is well to cultivate habits in
right from habit. One who has an early train
ing in Bible teaching will be lasting. even tho
he depart from it, brought to trial he will return
to it. Believes in beginning with the children
while in plastic state. More is learned before
the age of years in "a child's life than in any
number of years after Do not forget the heart
while educating the head. The two are closely
connected. Does not want the day school to
disparage the S. s.. but to help IT.. good citi-
zen will be a good neighbor. Would prefer
neighbor to have taste for good reading, to be
broad and sympathetic. Any consistent man
would know property would be worth but very
little in a town or city where there are no
churches or Sunday Schools. They do more to
govern town than any thing else. Teachers
must grow with their pupils. Fill young minds
with noble thoughts before they are able to
comprehend all. They grow to have taste
they otherwise would not have. Only Christian
nations take pains to save lives, erecting asy-
lums, establishing homes, etc, for unfortunates
Human life is sacred to the Christian. His doc
trine is brotherhood of man" as well as Faith
erhood of God" Let us never cultivate the tho't
of infidel France to lock up our Bibles. Keep
our old America high in the standard, teaching
reverently reverence for Gods word.
AT the close of Mr.. Pattengll's lecture the
large audience was asked by the president to
arise to their feet TO express 70 the speaker
their appreciation of the fine address to which
all had listened so attentively for the one and
one half hours.
Wednesday morning at the primary teachers
and those interested gathered to interchange
IDEAS and thoughts in regard to their work
among the little ones. Mrs A. e. Ferry, of
Owosso, presided, and helped the inquirers over
many trying points to less experienced teachers.
At $50 after very impressive devotional SER
vice, the reports Of the township presidents
we're given, all the townships in the county but
one being organized, showing the interest in
,he s. S. is progressing. 1918. Topic, ''Town-
ship organization. its value and how to make it
q success" ID. d. Dunnng Perry. No church
IlNcS Wllulu ltscll CoaSluS 10 grow. by
a perpetual organization we can reach our fel.
lows and lift them to God. 1850, Topic, ''The
sources of weakness in modern s. s. work."
Judge Matthew Bush, Corunna. The eagerness
Of schools to gain ground over each other, they
should rather reach out to those who are entire
y outside. The use of s. s. Quarterly too mod
ern, does away with natural use of Bible too
much. Should be at liberty to branch out. Dis.
cussion. II 80, nominating committee submit.
ted following reports President, NH. Reynolds,
Owosso; vice president, d. d. Dunning, Perry:
secretary. Mrs. M. e. Kellogg. Corunna; treas
lrer, Charles Holman, Corunna Report &C
eepted and adopted.
The committee on resolutions submitted the
excellent resolutions LIST, That all
superintendent in county should organize
teachers meetings; I'd, make the annual rally
perpetual anniversary; Sd, extend thanks for the
cordial, hearty welcome rendered be the people
Of Vernon; 4th, recognizing the place the saloon
occupies in relation to society as the foe OF the
home and the church, we therefore array our
selves against 1t, and in the pending conflict in
this county as Christian workers we will do our
utmost for its overthrow.
This report was also accepted and adopted.
Next meeting will be held In the fall OF 'os
,oIo 81. In do 1a1,