The Portland daily press., 1898-03-12
A WEEK OF SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK.
The New General Secretary of the Maine
State Sunday School Association to Lead
the Activities.

the Activities.
Coming straight from series OF con-
ferences with Sunday school teachers and
workers, and day school teachers, In oaco
and Biddeford, Mr.. George I'll. Archibald
arrived in Portland yesterday to assist IN
the final arrangements for his meetings
here next week. Such was the enthusl-
asm and solid success of his meeting this
week that strong resolutions of appreci-
alton were framed and sent to the state
association executive board. wnlcn iheU
in Portland yesterday. Nothing preVi-
ousiy attempted as means TO increase
the usefulness of our Sunday schools mas
approached Mr.. Archibald's talks ana
conferences. And not small share OF
benefit was derived by the day school
teachers of Saco and Biddeford regard
less of religious belief. Prof. Edward r.
Sampson, principal of the high school,
expressed the opinion, and gave permls-
sion to quote it, that nothing in the way
of teachers institutes or conventions had
Welded the amount of good receivedBby
the teachers of the public and academic
schools from Mr.. Archibald's considera-
ton of child nature, and teachers obsta-
Giles and difficulties.
A complete preparation for his work In
the school for Christian workers at
Springfield, Mass, matured and clear
intellect. conseorated ssand pure heart;
al manner that easily engages and holds
the listener, and impresses. truth with
force; these are part of the equipment
of this teacher ofsteachers; and when is
added his love of children and Sunday
school work, it isn't at all surprising
that he accomrlishes wonders.
Tomorrow, SO far as he is able, Mr..
Archibald will visit. the Sundayisohools
of Portland and vicinity, merely drop
ping in to hasten acquaintance with his
field. He will speak at Woodfords Con-
gregational church at 10. 80 a. m. and at
the Y. M. G. A. mems meeting at 400
p. m.
Tuesday and Wednesday in the First
Baptist church, afternoons at o'clock
and evening at $50. His work on Mon
day is outlined in the following pro-
gramme:
3.OO-Praise, Bible reading, nrayer.
). 30-Conference on difficulties and how
to overcome them.
7.SO-Praise, Bible reading, prayer.
S.O0-The art of teaching. Collection.
Further notice will be given of his
Tuesday and Wednesday programmes
1t is probable that the teachers in the
public schools will be enabled to attend
some of the afternoon sessions. They
are sure to once they learn of the benefit
to be gained.
On Thursday, following Immediately,
Mr.. Archibald's workers Week" meet
ings. the Portland District Sunday
School Association will hold an all day
convention BIN Chestnut street III. e..
church. Mr. Archibald will speak in the
afternoon and evening. In the morning
Greet's chalk-talk, 1.-THE Spectrum of a
Perfect Teacher. - Rev. j. L. Smith of
the Cape Elizabeth Free Baptist church
will deliver an address and superinten-
dents will give two-minute talks. In the
afternoon in addition to Mr. Archibald,
the convention will listen to Rev. DIR.
Lewis of South Berwick Congregational
Citizenship" E. S. Everett will answer
all sorts of questions. and the teacher
viii talk upon varied subjects. At Al 0
the children of the entire city and dis
trict, regardlessf Of religious belief, are
invited to rally in Chestnut street
church, which will close the afternoon
session.
In the evening one Of our city pastors,
Rev. Theo. A.. Smythe, will speak upon
"The Pastor in the Sunday school" Mr..
Archibald will consider "The Secret of
Success"
The devotional part of the convention
is in charge of Rev. E. o. Thayer, d. D.,
Rev. R. L. Hack and Rev. Lewis NAL
vern.
In the afternoon, beside good chorus
singing, Mr.. Harry T. Files will sing
and in the evening, Mrs. Fred Stevens
of Westbrook will sing solo.
The ladies of the Second Parish Congre-
gational church will serve dinner and
supper to delegates, the eetables being
contributed by the various schools.
| The Saco members of the state execu-
| tive board, at the meeting yesterday. said,
tYou cannot promise too much TO the
people of Portland for next week. The
only thing now at all in doubt is the
weather. Should In that be propitious it
| will indeed be a good week for the worthy
cause of Sunday schools.