The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-06-19

teaching the young scholars in the Sun
day school class. They pointed out the
best methods of getting The scholars
interested in their work and recon-
mended the use of blackboard drawings
as an excellent means of gaining their
attention. Elder r. II. Wagner then
spoke on "Our National Bible School
Work. He spoke of the great work
done by the Bible classes and compli-
mented them highly on the excellent
showing they were making. He showed
himself to be well posted as to the work.
ings of the National Bible school.
Tuesday evening the largest crowd
that had gathered during the meeting,
congregated at the Christian church.
The singing this evening was unusually
fine and was an enjoyable part of the
program. The devotional exercises were
conducted by Elder Thompson, of Mar
shall. Elder f. w. Allen, of Fulton,
was on the program to speak on the sub
ject, 1.-The Milestones of Our Journey"
but was unable to attend. Elder Geo.
III. Combs, of Kansas City, spoke in his
stead. Elder Combs is a forcible talker
and an excellent orator and he showed
himself to be a profound logician. He
held the undivided attention of his
audience for a longer time than most
speakers find it possible to do so and
those present found his speech filled
with useful information. Rev. NJ. ID.
Breaker, pastor of the Baptist church at
independence, delivered an address of
fraternal greeting to the delegates pres
emit. While a member of a different
denomination, his interest in the con-
ventIon being held by the members of
the Christian church, was as great as If
it were a gathering of he members of
his own church. The liberalitY and
breadth of his mind allowed him TO
make no distinction between the merits
of any particular denomination and he
recognized all as brothers working to-
gether for the same glorious cause. He
was frequently interrupted by bursts of
applause from the audience, who appre-
the liberal spirit he manifested.
Elder Atkinson, of Wabash. Indiana,
led the discussion Wednesday morning
the subject of the efforts made for
the relief of aged ministers. The ques-
ton was thoroughly considered and
much information, in regard to the sub
ject, was obtained from the discussion.
The reports of some of the committees
we're then read, Elder Briney reading
the report of the committee on mOrtu-
airy statistics and memorials. He was
followed by Elder Haley. who delivered
a prayer for the bretheren who had
been called to their reward The re-
port of the state board was read and
approved. The committee appointed to
10 select a time and place for holding
The next convention was unable TO
agree and a new committee was APP
in their stead. The new COM
nittee agreed upon Mexico, Mo-, as
he place for the next meeting TO be
leld some time in June, 1898. The
lnditor's report was submitted and
to the committee. The Craig,
Holt county Bible school was given the
for superiority oyer all other
Ichools and it was decided that Noda-
county was entitled to the banner ,
,iven for the best Sunday schools and ]
most satisfactory reports. Elder Il. y. .
Haley, of Kansas City, addressed the
on the subject, "a New Depar-
ure." His address was an excellent !
to the workers in the church. q
The members of the convention re-as- n
embed in the church Wednesday after
IoOn and were led in prayer by Elder j..
}. billiard, of Cape Girardeau. Elder .
!. Il. Ogle, of Carrollton, then addressed 4
be convention on systematic Bible >
y gsayo in ali f fSinSs and iI proved %esYi It most
Important that our study of the Bible 9
hOuld be systematic and thorough. He u
Yas followed by Elder II. NJ. Denholm, =.
{ De Soto, on 1.-The Elements of a "
Iood School" and Prof. W. Il, Caring =
IN, of Sprinfeld, on the subject, .Secu-
IT Methods in Bible School Work" :,
IRIS. Mary Wisdom. Grant, of st. Louis, +!
vas the leader in the query conference. "
irs. Grant is n OF the most active q,
lembers of the Christian church in st. fc
4Ouis and her talk was greatly enjoyed. in
Ter subject was, 1.-The Best Things in
our School" After some general dis re
lssion the convention adjourned to
Ieet Wednesday evening at 1880 O'Clock. So
Wednesday evening, after some eXCelr y
mt music had been rendered by the 10
loir, the audience was led In devotional "
by Elder G. NJ. Chiffon. Of
IaryYille. Elder w. S. Priest, of Kan
IS City, Was the speaker of the evening 81
nd his address was an abe one. His
was, The Hible School Idea, - III
I'd he clearly showed the great i4iporr or
nee of the Bible school and its neces- SSrr
ty if the full work of the church be M
After some announce ca
ents for the following day the meeting
as adjourned until the next morning.
Thursday was Endeavor day and an nj
teresting program had been prepared. -,
early morning prayer meeting, or
thursday, was conducted by Mr.. J. X. gu