St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-06-04
CRANKY.
UKANbY.
Southern Essex County Sunday School Con-
10. fI A ventlon. H


In the interests of the very important
work of the Sunday Schools conven-
ton was held in the Congregational
church here. There were present, as par
Elephants in the exercises. pastors, lay
men and lady delegates representing the
Sunday School interests in Southern Es-
sex county. The atmosphere of the gath
ering was from the first exceedingly fine
for the promotion ofenthusiasm and devo-
ton, and the opening song, Jesus, lover
of my soul" proved an admirable prayer,
the spirit of which prevailed throughout
the convention.
The people of Cranky paid their re-
spects in way well worthy OF commend
alton, realizing the fact that the conven-
ton was for them and for them all. With
spirit OF recognition they filled the
house, giving their best attention and
showing their appreciation Of the efforts
made to inspire deeper love for the
Child life in the Sunday School. The
opening paper, by Rev. E. P. Green,
placed especial emphasis on the too often
minimized relation Of the work done at
home, by fathers and mothers, in teach
ing the little ones how to learn the lesson,
and recognizing the influence of these
humble services upon the after life.
There followed talk on bible Study"
by Rev. E. F. Blackmer, laying stress
upon the two words "Bible" and
Study" leading up to the thought that
the "book" is worthy of the most careful,
systematic, and persistent searching.
The collation. furnished by the people OF
CRANKY was no less indicative than was
the general appearance of the audience.
1t was bountiful, both in kind and degree,
and while it played no conspicuous part
before the public, yet it aided materially,
in helping those who carried on the work
Of the afternoon and evening.
The president OF this convention, per-
formed his duty admirably, conducting
the work with order and despatch, losing
no time in useless preliminaries or need
less interpretations.
The reports from the various schools
and branches spoke of the spirit and life
which characterizes places; of effort
where the life and character of Christ are
supposed to be felt. All were filled with
good things and they filled our hearts
with new zeal, and fired anew our enthu-
siasm for the great and ennobling work.
Especially did Mrs. G. W. Patterson in
an afternoon talk, on the use of the black
board and on devices for impressing the
elemental truths of scripture upon the
mind, awake new and important lines OF
thought, which must travel onward into
the distant future.
Rev. Guy Lawton's address was rich in
meaning and delivered with an impress
iveness that left no doubt as to the i'm.
portance, in his mind, of training the
young in the ways of Gods testimonies.
The ladies furnished as nice supper as
could be desired, which refreshed and in
| vigorated all. ift"l 4tiEn W1.I
The workers in the field attended the
evening meeting, which was filled no less
than the day sessions with good, whole
some truths, presented in an interesting
manner. Our convention did not forget
the "home department" nor degrade it
to subordinate position. 1t held high
place in mind and heart, as it is worthy
of serious attention. In short. Southern
Essex county is very much alive to the
Sunday School question, its uses, its OPP
portunities, and its needs. $3.50 N4
| r.,1 LoTIE BARNARD,
Corresponding Secretary.