The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1896-12-04

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number, who had planned to be pres
emit, from attending but the citizens of
Humboldt responded to the call that
had been well advertised by the local
committee and from the first opening
the interest was manifested by q fair
sized audience. The devOtiOns that
preceded each SESSION were led by
w. G. Moore, Rev. w. S. Carr, Leroy
Ayer4, and Rev. J. 5. Miller.
A carefully prepared welcome to
the church, the city, the homes and
the hearts of the people was read by
Mr.. VIM. Cunningham to which Rev.
w. s. Carr, of Erie, responded in be-
half of the association. Miss Pearson
and Mrs. Clara Ayers also read care
fully prepared papers on assigned
topics, showing research and know
ledge of their subjects.
General Secretary J. II. Eugle. Of
Abilene, was present during all but
the evening session of Wednesday
and although a new man in 80 large a
field as the State work, seems one
we'll fitted, by q rich experience, in
more humble sphere, that of county
and district work, to fill with efficien-
cy the higher duties of General Sec
rotary for the State Sunday School
Association.
Special music by Prof. BrOOkins and
the singers of the city churches was
abundant was we'll rendered and de-
votional, and added much to the en-
tertainment of all.
Sec. Engle, upon the suggestion of
Rev. Squier, occupied part of the lat
ter's time on the program, and among
many Other points, mentioned the
following:
sis it a fact that because the church
does not live up to it's duty many
other societies spring up and are en-
couraged?'
The people who have done things
for the good of humanity and eternity
are those who have definite plans and
work towards an object. Cooperation
in every county, township, or individ-
ual Sunday School adds to its power.
He explained the office and field
work of the Gen. Sect's. duties, and
urged more general support of the
State S. S. Journal, which, under the
executive committee, he issues month
". Many S. s. workers would find
it a valuable aid and school club
can obtain it at very low rates, try it.
Rev. Squier followed with a char
acteristic helpful address on efficient
work.
Wednesday morning, although the
clouds and dampness hindered, the
enthusiasm of visitors seemed IN
sbsted through the day and such
questions as Use and abuse of lesson
help" "ModeI S. s. teacher" scholar"
parents in the home" 1.-THE S. 5.
Secretary Primary Teacher and Lii
braIian" were discussed in short but
pointed remarks by many partici-
pants.
Sect. Engle, by request, addressed
the house again and took up "house
to house" visitation, township Presi-
dents duty, showing that for efficient
work this office is enc of the most inn
portant in the inter-denOminational
work.
Home department work was high
ly recommended as one plan fer work
that where tried had proved q most
valuable aid to the main school in
building it up in numbers and USE
fuIlness besides reaching large num-
Der of persons who are, for good rea-
sons, deprived Of regular study ofthe
lessons. We hope to see this plan in
trodueed In the schools Of lola town
ship soon as plans for it are nearly
completed.
A question Box was conducted by
Rev. C. V. Penn, which elected much
good thought and many brief answers
Rev McGinnis of NeoshO Falls ad-
dressed the convention on Wednes-
day evening upon THE Sword of the
Spirit" which was a most acceptable
and able effort by a devoted exponent
of the s. S. cause as a means of grace
Treas. report showing all local bills
paid but the County Association in
debt to the State Association Sl4 on
the pledge made at our last conven
ton which the retiring Secretary
hopes the schools who wish all claims
against us liquidated to note and re-
nit at least the two cents per member
asked for, that the new year may
prove a more successful one than any
preceding one. The new officers are
w. A. Chongill, Humboldt, Pres.
Miss Alice K. Pearson, Salem. Sec
and Treas.
Executive Com. w. c. Moore, Hum
boldt; Rev. II. w. GOOdhue. Hum