Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1896-04-30
Sunday School Convention.

The southeast district OF the Phil
lips county Sunday school association
held in its third semi-annual conven-
tion a. Lone Star April %.
An all day and evening session.
Even though it was such a busy
time, yet a good crowd was present
30 we began work on time at 8 a. m.
Rev. Bowen of Marvin, conducted
the devotional service.
Mrs. M. l., Stubert having 30 much
similar work, resigned her Office of
secretary and L.. Edle Wilson was
elected to fill the unexpired time.
N. W. Gibbs read good short
papers GLOW to make our Convention
OF real practical benefit to the Sunday
School,"
"The Duty and Rewards of attend
ing Sunday School" was ably handled
by Rev. +. III. Russell.
The discussion brought out prom
inently the idea of children starting
to Sunday School very early; when
only few weeks old this necessitatlng
the mother and the whole family &C.
companylng.
In the absence of both Mrs. Nc
Manus and Mr.. McAllster the conven-
ton discussed, "How can we get our
scholars to study the lesson at home"
One main feature of the discussion
was an unfinished story on next Sun
day lesson told each Sunday.
Rev. Littelle jr, being unable to at
tend, the convention quite lengthy
discussed, SHOULD not the Sunday
School comprise part of the congrega-
ton on the Sabbathp
1t was suggested that if the parents
would go and take the children rath-
or than send them to Sunday School
and then give them some part in the
service, the Sunday School would
comprise a part of the congregation
on the Sabbath.
We enjoyed good paper and prof
table discussion on How far dare
we allow argument on controverted
ground in our Sunday School," by
Rev. Littelle and r. M. Baker.
We were then invited 10 change the
program. The men brought in plank
and converted our desks into two
long tables which the ladies soon fill
cd with a very inviting dinner such
as the ladies of the southeast district
always have. After pleasant time
eating, talking and singing we re-
sumed work. Enjoyed devotional
service led by Rev, f, H, Russell.
Mrs. M B, Fisher as usual was
present and favored us with a good
paper on, Chow to make the Sunday
School lesson interesting and lnstruc-
tive" Also Mrs. Tinney another good
worker read an interesting paper,
GLOW can the Sunday School be
made attractive without imparing its
spiritual Power"
We learned that to make the lesson
interesting and instructive we should
always review previous lesson, discuss
todsys lesson and give an incomplete
story of next Sundays lesson TO
arouse the scholars to study for them
selves, Then to make the Sunday
School attractive, recognize easter,
children's day, fourth of July, Christ
mas with approterate exercises and
give the school a picnic now and then.
Bro. Cisney read a very good paper
giving his plan Of conducting a coun-
ty Sunday School.
Mrs. Barber was not able to be
present, but Mr.. Barber read her ex-
cellent paper, How to make our
Sunday School more Spiritual"
Mrs. Ensign had written very fine
discourse on "How to bring the young
men into the Sunday School," which
her son Charley read, 1t was enjoy
ed by all and the convention voted to
have it printed,
The convention decided to hold
their next convention at Marvin, then
took recess. Some went home to
stay as they lived so far away, Others
accompanied the Lone Star people to
their homes and enjoyed a rest and
good supper. After which the eve
ming session was opened by song and
prayer service led by 1. W. Riggle.
A most excellent paper on Power
of Example" was read by Miss Eva
Rlgg, followed by long discussion.
A short paper and discussion on
Importance of teaching Temperance
in Sunday School," closed the con-
veDtion.
We had good mueic furnished from
Gospel Hymns and Unfolding Treas
ure N. W GIBBS, PreSid mt
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