Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1898-12-02
Essex County S. S. Convention.

the annual meeting. Accordingly the con-
vention was held November 16 and / Z, 1898,
with the Congregational and Methodist
churches at Island Pond. The churches there
extended a hearty welcome and did their
best to make this convention what it was, a
decided success for county convention.
Both churches and homes voiced in a silent
manner the sentiments of hearts loyal to
Christ and His work and hospitable toward
His workers from other fields So the con-
vention opened in spite of storm and threat
ening weather and a consequent scarcity of
delegates; and it opened with enthusiasm,
which was well preserved through the entire
session. The impression given by the churches
and people OF Island Pond was in accord
with their former record for loyalty, activity
and hospitality. And their invitation to the
association to convene there next year was
indicative of the fact that they enj Dyed giving
as we'll as receiving.
After the opening exercises of scripture
reading and prayer, conducted by Rev. E. ].
Gale before n not inconsiderable audience,
gathered to extend hearty welcome to The
convention, and which gave evidence Of the
possession of the power and spirit of orship.
Some very fitting and eloquent words of well
come were pronounced oy Rev. Chas. o. Cries
haber. which were the cnswathment of lnspi-
ration and impetus, the echo OF which was
heard and recognized as the convention pro.
cteded. We were made to feel MT home, at
liberty to worship. at liberty 10 discuss such
important questions as presented themselves
to the gathering. In the words of response.
which were spoken by the president OF the
Association. Mr.. +. T. Forsaith of West Con
cord. there was not wanting that spirit OF
appreciation of a warm reception so noby |
rendered, which ought to characterize such
an occasion; nor was there vacancy in the
spirit in which the fact was revealed that the
work of the Sunday School was dear to the
presidents heart, and also that as Il result OF
personal interest, hearty cooperation and
the blessing of God, the work in Essex coun-
ty was on the rise in spirit and magnitude.
AS Rev. c, H. Gleason of Colebrook was
not present to fill the place assigned him Rev, |
Z. +. Blackmer opened the discussion" The |
Relative Place and Importance Of the Sunday
School" He emphasized the warmness of the
relations existing between the Sunday School
and the church, saying that as Jesus taught
that He was the Vine and His disciples the
the vine and the Sunday School branch |
which must ever remain closely connected |
with the church In order TO bear fruit to
Gods glory. Revs. Gale and Grieshaber fol- |
lowed in the discussion and the topic was
thus fairly treated. Rev. Jas. e. Knapp of
West Concord next took the floor in the in
terests of The Influence OF Adult Christians
on the Children" He spoke OF the adult |
Christian influence first as pastor empha-
sizing his cheeriness, his sermoniziug, his |
bearing; but most emphatically he laid en-
phass upon the HIM of the pastor, his per
sona possession in real character, carrying
this thought forward into his influence as a
teacher. scholar, as citizen. 1t was n
very comprehensive and helpful address,
briStlng with the steel points of thought, ex
perience and conviction of the Importance OF
the theme.
A nominating committee for the reorganiz-
alton of the Association being appointed by
the president the afternoon session of Novem-
Der 16 closed with anticipation of a feast of
good things. which was given in the evening
at the Congregational church, the afternoon
session having been held at the NJ. E. church.
EVENING SESSION.
After an interesting and well conducted
praise service, led by Mr.. l.. c. Goodhue, the
chorister, the opening devotional exercises
were conducted by Rev. Mr.. Grieshaber, the
local pastor, when Rev. Geo. l.. Story, field
secretary for the State of Vermont, appeared
as expected, in the role OF an organizer, refer
ring to Boys and Young Men" relative to
the Sunday Sch ool He had just arrived by
stage and had no time to rest, but he gave us
abundant evidence that he had something to
say as he presented interesting things to an
interested audience. He laid especial stress
upon the dignity of the institution of the
Sunday School. ut is not he said what
some have declared it to be-a pretty good
place for children and " omen, but not place
for young men who are just rising to mma-
ture manhood with more knowledge and
Importance than Solomon or Alexander.
Young men to whom a cane and a red neck
tie are sure evidences of superiority" He
showed by reference to certain Washington
school of 1000, including senators, represent
atives, business men and ordinary citizens,
that the Sunday School is the place where
not only children and women may properly
congregate, but where men, "high-minded
men" may find intellectual and spiritual oc-
cupatlOn, suited TO INC HeeuS Oh tne most
Drofound Emnhasis was laid on the study
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