Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-09-02

privilege ana right, let him, when he is
notified of his election make this power
to appoint or to remove teachers a condi-
/ ton of acceptance.
/ II the superintendent has not a suffi-
cieDt knowledge OF the school to properly
select his teachers it is plainly his first
| duty TO thoroughly inform himself on
4 this important matter. And he should
/ have the school understand from the
start that he is to have the right to make
any changes in respect to teachers that he
may choose. Or course he may and
should SO far as II is possible with the
general welfare of the school as a whole
and the good OF the class concerned, con-
suit the preferences of the class as to
4 whom shall be their tescher. But they
should know that this is favor that he
4 is showing them and not their right and
that the next time the favor may be with
/ held.
I'd. Ii il the duty of the superintendent
| to counsel his teachers occasionally as to
methods. lfpossible, teachers meetings
should be held at least once a month
when the lessons for the month should be
considered and a consultation be had in
regard to all matters of interest apper
tanning to the school. Although there
may be difficulties in the way OF securing
the attendance of the teachers at such
meeting they are so necessary to the best
good of the scnool, it is the plain duty OF
the superintendent to US his wits for its
a mplishment. No ordinary obstacle
should defeat IL.
80. 1t is the duty OF the superintendent
to thoroughly prepare each Sunday school
lesson. Ii is not his duty TO teach class
unless the school is small aud then he
should not have regular class, but il
necessary ne can take the place OF an alb
sent teacher. But class or no class, be
should be well prepared with the lesson
and have the main points clearly defined
in his mind. This, in order that be mas
be prepared TO answer any questions that
may be asked at the close OF the school;
also that be may be IDLE to ask the schooi
a few pertinent questions that cover the
more vital points in tine lessons. II be
has carefully prepared himself for this
aud understands his opportunity, he will
make this the most interesting exercise OF
the session. Furthermore, he cannot have
suitable interest in the school and its
aims only as he is interested in scripture
truths, the soul-saving truths of the gos-
pei, and have an intense desire that the
scholars shall see light IN Gods light.
4th. IL is his duty to eXalt the Sunday
school, especially his Sunday school. His
effort should be to make 1t the most con-
spicuous thing In the community light
set upon hill that cannot be hidden. To
do this he must realize in his own soul
the kingdom OF God. He must realize the
exalted mission OF the Sunday school and
put his best efforts, his very soul, into his
work. IL is his duty to be enthusiastic
alway enthusiastic. To inspire in the
teachers aud scholars alike zeal for their
work. II he is lukewarm in all probability
they will be OF the same temperature. You
will not find live Sunday school where
the superintendent is in a torpid state, nor
will you find sleepy school where
the superintendent Is Wide.awake. Ii is
one OF the most important duties OF the
superintendent to keep awake himself
and to keep his school awake, not by arti-
fee or fantastic methods but by zeal for
God and souls. In short, ii is the duty OF
the superintendent to make his Sunday
school a real nursery to the church. His
power and his duties and also his respon
sibilities are great, but not so great as is
his reward II faithful TO his trust.
After short discussion the meeting |
was adjourned to p. m.
AT Z p. m. praise service was conducted |
by George 5. Worcester, followed by |
answers 10 question drawer by |. B. Miller /
Shall we expel boy who by mischief |
leads away the attention OF other scholars
in the class? Dou't expel, but perhaps
suspend for awhile. Too many scholars
consider ii favor to the superintendent /
or teacher IL they attend the school. 1t /
should be considered privilege granted
them TO be permitted to join. One school /
issues cards which scholars must sign
their wish to join the school.
Shall teacher keep the class year after
year? primary teacher should remain
a primary teacher. The scholars grow up
but too many times the teacher fails TO
keep pace with them and hence fails to
interest them. The evening closed with
on the duties and powers of
uperiutendents, the primary class and
Rally Sunday. Should IL be observed?
When2 How? Why2
Superintendent should have his cabinet.
Has right to choose his teachers. In the
election OF teachers an instance was given
W here two classes chose the same teacher
To settle ii the superintendent cid not let
either class have her and both classes left
he school. Overcome the duties
In a spiritual way. Help the teacher
TO overcome his or her weakness Go to
God. Stay on your knees all night il
necessary.
Is ii iustifiable to use a moral teacher
Tor class? Consider your material at
hand. Take moral teacher If necessary.
Have an executive committee and a con-
stitution. Don't go to extremes.
A solo by Miss Bixby was followed by
l discussion on Rally Sunday. Mr.. Cum
nings said that they made rally day
lay in which they came together, the vii
age and remote districts, to become ac- I
Iuainted. Attracted parents and chill {
lreus nhNihS appropriate EXERCISES Tor
children and conversation for parents
Mr.. Conant cited one object as interesting I
newcomers and home people by some
ipecial exercise. MIR. Miller suggests TIE :
purpose in Rally Sunday to keep mum bers
rood. Be sure to give invitations to come
gain. Have invitations sent to every
cholar whether in regular attendance or I
lot. {
On Thursday the morning worship was J
by Rev. J. o. Sherburn and
vas followed by roll call.
"The Relation of the Book OF Acts to
he Epistles of Paul and Peter" was next
discussed. Two important W rkeis of the {
Book of Acts would be very little known
we're it not for the Epistle of Peter-John i
lark, spoken of as Marcus, my son, l
Pet v:13, Silvanus or Silss, mentioned ia
Pet v:l2. An analysis Of the book was Z,
'iven by Prin. Edward Conant. ,
Christ when talking with his disciples
ust before the ascension said, "And We Q
hall be witnesses unto me both in Jeru- Il
alem and in all Judea, and in Samaria
nd unto the uttermost part of the EARTH" b
The book of Acts he would divide into {,
hree parts: Part 1st, ending with the
fifth chapter, performed in Jerusalem A
uder the direction OF persons elected bv .