The record-union., 1899-11-28
WELL UNDER WAY.
Sunday-School Superintendentg
Association Formed.

There was good representation OF
Superintendents from the county sun
day-schools at the meeting last night
held in the w. C. T. U. rooms. The
matter of forming 3 Superintendtns
Association was discussed, and 1t was
unanimously decided to proceed at once
to organize
DR.. p. S. Leisenring was chosen tenn
iporary Chairman, and G. A. Capen
Secretary.
A roll call of schools showed the fol-
lowing to be represented: First Bap-
tist, Calvary Baptist, First Congrega-
tional, English Lutheran. Fourteenth
street Presbyterian, Westminster Pres
byterian, M. E. South, A. M. E. Zion,
and Oak Park Baptist.
The form of constitution was read,
part of it adopted, and the rest left to
be reported upon at the next meeting
The ladies having provided nice
lunch, those present were invited to
partal5e of it while the topics We're be-
ing discussed. Dr. Leisenrig presided
and called on the following to discuss
topics:
The first was by William Ingram,
Should the primary department be
wholly, partially or not at all separated
from the main Sunday-school room?"
The best schools. he said, are those
that are separate. They can have
their own opening and closing service,
and all of the time occupied in a way
profitable to ALL Much of the program
of the main school is unsuited to the
younger ones. Flowers and bright pic
tures should be in the room, as it helps
the workers to make the hour profitable.
1t seems lamentable that the schools
cannot give the primary workers sep
arate room. If not, I would get at
least a screen to separate the corner
of the room for the primary class.
Mrs. M. E. jerks suggested that all
rooms should be supplied with low
chairs, so the little ones feet can touch
the floor.
Miss L. E. Hogeboom of Oak Park
told of the plan of their school, having
their class only in for closing exercises.
DR.. Leisenring liked the class in at
the opening, SO they can learn the songs
of the main school.
G. 0. Hayford spoke of the "Superin-
tendents' Review" He said it was
necessary to gather up the salient
points and present them at the close.
Rev. J. B. Silcox spoke on the topic,
''Is the Sunday-school sentiment in
creasing or decreasing?" He was of
the opinion that to his knowledge 1t
was. He also said there is no work
that is of so much Importance as this
for the children.
On the subject, How to get the pupils
to bring their Bibles,'' Mrs. W. c.
Sherman said some of the teachers are
giving Bibles to their pupils that have
none, as birthday or Christmas pres
ents. The loyal Sunday-scho army
plan" that we follow, by which we keep
a record of all those who bring their
Bibles each Sunday. helps very much.
How to get the pupils to study their
lessons" was discussed by DR.. Leisen-
ring. He said that if questions were
put to each pupil they would have to
study or stay away. A faithful record
kept Of each one regarding this point
helps very much.
Rev. Mr.. Silcox thought it was we'll
to interest the parents.
written Reviews were spoken of
at some length.
A vote of thanks was extended to the
W. c. T. U. for the use of their rooms,
and to the ladies who provided the ex-
cellent lunch.
The association adjourned to meet
again on Tuesday evening, December
18th, at the First Congregational
Church.