The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-11-18
S. S. CONVENTION.
A Session Pull of Interest to Sunday
School Workers.

Of the Blue Earth county Sunday
school association met pursuant to
previous notice in the Methodist Cen.
tenary church, In Mankato, on Friday
November IL. 1898. Meeting was
called to order by Mr.. Horace Cum
mings, Of Eagle Lake and M. III.
Caller, of Vernon Center, was elected
secretary pro TEN. After singing,
Rev. s. ID. Works led the devotional
exercises. The first address, "For
what have we come together" by Mr..
Henry Beeler. A. M. S. s. Missionary
was timely and unfolded three things
we should keep In view, obedience,
personal knowledge and cooperation.
Under the topic, "What have wedone
this year." the different schools were
reported by their superintendent or
delegates "What has been done
throughout the state" consisted of a
report was interspersed with some
important suggestions relative to the
success Of the association work in the
state and pleading for more organized
work. This was followed by a discus
sion participated in by DR.. Andrews,
Henry Beeler Rev. BeatIie and M. n.
Caller. what can be done to promote
the work in Blue Earth county" by
Mrs. G., G.. Spaulding, who gave some
practical suggestions of merit. The
afternoon was closed by the bene-
diction.
At 80 the evening session opened
by praise service conducted by E.
w. Martin. 1.-The Bible the basis of
true education" was the subject of
an address by Rev. Davis, rector of
the. Mankato Episcopal church, in
which the speaker developed the
Bibles influence on the morals of
nations, countries and individuals.
Second, the Bible is the greatest
source Of intellectual development.
Third, it's effect on the soul that of
making the Christian the broadcast
and his Judgment the clearest of all
beings. An anthem "Like as "a
Father,'s rendered by Hugh ID.
Hughes choir was very finely sung.
1.-THE Sunday school from the stand
point of business man." was ably
handled by Hugh Cork. This was
followed by an anthem which was
very highly appreciated. Benediction.
Saturday morning praise meeting
opened by Mr.. Wilkinson of Eagle
Lake. "What characterizes a school,"
by Professor Varney, of Mankato, was
careful production, and showed
careful thought in it's preparation.
The following are the principal poin ts
made. 1.-The character of a. school
as body. 2-Obedience to an es-
tablished head. 3-Active CO opera
tion of parents.
what constitutes a successful
Sunday school," by Rev. Lee w.
Beattie. What is success? q
Must keep in touch with denomina-
tional lines. 3-Must teach the
fundamental truths of the Bible. A
discussion was participated in by
Henry Beeler, M. 81. Caller, DR.. An
drews, Prof, Koehler and others.
The department work-Primary by
Mrs. Koehler. intermediate by Mrs.
U. o. Cox. Adult by Mr.. Gardner
Darr. Home department. by Mr..
Henry Beeler. All OF which was
helpful and instructive. Committees
appointed on nominations and re-
solutions.
Afternoon session opened by sing
ing and prayer. Securing and train.
ing more efficient teachers" by Mrs.
j. f. johnson was very strong arti-
Gle, Glow would prepare next Sun
days lesson" by Rev. S. D. Works,
was made very clear to the minds of
the listeners. "The study of the
scholar" by Rev. Edmands showed
he understood the nature of children.
The committee On resolutions report.
ed and adopted the following.
Resolved, That in view of the
magnitude Of the Sunday school work
and the great good being accomplish
ed by it AND the still greater good to
be accomplished we will prayerfully
persevere in this work and do all we
can to promote the vigor and eff.
cheney of the Sunday school.
Resolved, That we are in favor of
the County Sunday School associa-
tion, and of cooperation, work and
will stand by the Blue Earth county
association, and will do all in our
power to make it-an efficient instru.
ment in blessing the children of this
county and teaching them the knowl-
edge Of God.
Resolved, That we present our
hearty and sincere thanks TO the
Methodist church for the use Of their
house in which to hold this conven-
tion, also to the citizens of Mankato
who were so ready to entertain the
ready to entertain the delegates.
Inasmuch, As it has pleased Al
mighty God TO remove our beloved
secretary, Miss Mary Bryson, from our
midst to her reward above. and
Inasmuch, AS by her death, we
the members Of the Blue Earth