The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1895-10-18
Edwards County S. s. Association

wards county S. S. Assoclatitn con-
vened IN the congregational church,
Tuesday afternoon, R. A. Andrews
presiding and conducting devotional
exercises, address of welcome being
gwen by Rev. WiDslow and response
by Rev. Bower. of Offerle.
Miss Wells read an excellent paper
showing the Importance of IllustIa
tive Teaching" by tangible objects,
modelling, blackboard and and pic
ture work, motion songs and exercises,
and stories applicable to the lesson.
An enjoyable song service followed,
then a few happy children's faces ap-
peared and Mrs. Misner, of Lewis,
took charge for the 'Children's Hour
her topic "Our Duty bringing out
many bright thoughts from the little
people. Mrs. Misner also led the eve
ming praise service. Mrs WInslow
held the close attention of the audience
by her topic The Bundle of Life
her thought: the Fatherhood of God,
the Brotherhood of Man, One who has
the love Of Christ, sees divine posi-
bilities IN every human being.
B. D. Woods address The Bible
Sabbath Scnool'' had for its foundation
the Sth chapter of Nehemiah, which
he considered the first bible school
idea. This address was SO full OF
good points we regret we have not
space for il synopsis, but mention
two thoughts; "There should he wall
of old people to keep the young people
in S s and g No effort is too greet to
save souls" Rev. Van Gundy led the
sunrise prayer meeting, though few
were in attendance, Wednesday morn
ing, Rev. Bower led the 9 O'Clock de-
votional service. S.G. Clark's subject
possibilities of the Teachers Meet
ing'' was freely discussed and the gen.
eral verdict was that such meetings
are necessary and may be made of
great interest and help in presenting
lesson before as Sunday school class.
During his talk about the opening eX
ercises, MIR. Drake gave many hints
which we wish all superintendent
might have heard. He urged particu-
larly the increase of bible knowledge;
development of workers; teaching of
reverence; connectiong lessons; pom
ptness, review and preview, special
prayers etc. Rev. Van Gundy'S sub
ject" What can the S. S. do for those
who do not Gomez" suggested many
things, among them personal effort,
agreeable surroundings in the school,
christian teachers, home department,
system and tact. The Nominal
by Mr.. Drake was of great interest, as
by black board work he showed how
biographical, alphabetical, chronology.
judicial and many other drills might
be of much help in imparting bible
knowledge. Wednesday afternoon
Mrs. Adams conducted the bible lead
ing, her subject the "Holy Spirit
after which the president introduced
Miss Vedder, bliud young woman
from Kirkfield. who rendered song
most acceptably. Mrs. Miner read a
paper on IS. S. literature and Nj
Casey gave his ''Ideas of a {" super
intendent." He must be {, .ly man
must poses love for his wo.s, must
know the bible, the lesson and its
connecting links, bible lands and peo-
pie, must know his school and remem-
ber he is superintendent every day in
the week. Mrs. Andrews was also
well prepared to give her views on
Music in the Sunday schools ad.
vocated musical instruction. the use
of musical instruments and devoutness
that in our songs our hearts may tall
1 Will UOI. MISS DlOSS VI OuClIC dl-O
Mrs. Erwin gave their views along
the same line. BE- this time the con
vention seemed to be III a musica
mood and by request Mr.. Casey sang
Mothers Apron String.
| During the Fault Finders Hour
Mr.. Drake answered many questions
of interest to S. S. workers. In tn
evening praise service conducted b.
Mrs. Erwin we found reasons why W
, should praise the Lord. Mr.. Drake
closing address was calculated to max
all feel a personal responsibility fo
5. S. work by his presentation as t
, whether it IS Gods or mans idea,
t The following officers were elected
ii oscar Offerle, president,
y S. G. Clark, yice-president.