The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-05-19
ANACONDA NEWS.
THEIR WORK IS ENDED
Sunday School, Convention Dele
gates Leave for Home.
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED
s. G. Kenyon of Bozeman Chosen Presi-
dent - Several Important Papers
Read Mrs. Eddy on Primary
Work-ResoIutions Adopted.

The sessions of the Sunday School
convention yesterday were well at
tended, despite the fact that the sec
iond edition of the annual May snow
storm was on in full force. The morn
ing prayer meeting was led by Rev.
i. r.. Hobbs of Boulder. The opening
exercises of the morning session were
IN charge of President Arnold. A pa
per on the Opening and Closing EXer-
cises of the Sunday School" was read
by Rev. w. NJ. Jordan of Helena. The
paper embodied many good points,
among which he showed the import
ai1ce of promptitudc and punctuality.
$50 much more time is given for teach
ing of other branches, We should make
the most of our time. When practi-
cable, the superintendent and teachers
should meet alone in a class room for
five minutes prayer. before opening.
When the hour arrives for opening, be-
gin with a familiar song, or a repeti-
ton, in concert, of the Lords prayer.
"a regular opening programme should
be followed. Closir~. exercises should
begin with a rousng song, followed by
announcements. Let no superintend-
ent allow his remarks to be other than
brief. Reports follow the superntend-
ents. talk. Five minutes should then
be taken for review of school work. At
the close of the review sing and pro-
nounce the benediction.'
An excellent review of Rev. e. NJ.
FurEesarl's articles on Graded Sunday
Schools" was read by Miss Edith Earle
of D$er Hodge. The paper showed that
II 4 -rt1-
hard Atudy and exhibited deep insight
into tie advantages and disadvantages
of this graded Sunday schools. In the
discuS ion that followed, opinion was
elosel; divided, and little in favor
of the ,vraded system being applied to
the staAe schools.
The Isvogramnle called for a paper on
''City 7 nons,' by Rev. D. B. Price,
but as MR.. Price had not yet arrived,
this number was passed. The devo-
tional exercises We're led by Rev. j. A.
Jenkins of Anaconda.
The features of the afternoon session
We're the papers of W. r. Conner of
Helena on Special Days in the Sun
day School, and Primary Work." by
Mrs. John w. Eddy of Helena.
Mr.. Corners paper showed the neces-
sity of special days and outlined a
plan of action to be pursued upon
each occasion. The principal days were
described as Decision day. when the
pupils would decide to join the church;
ANNIVERSARY day would naturally
come once each year; Rally day
should ocur about Sept. /; Christmas
exercises should be modified; no gifts
should be given to pupils, but the pu-
pills should bring contributions of food,
clothing and money for the aid of the
needy. They should afterward be told
of the good their gifts have accom-
plished. Easter the teachers should
present the pupils with small potted
plants, which they agree to call for,
and bring back to the church for chill
dren's day.
The Sunday preceding July the
church should be decorated with the
national flag, and patriotic songs
should be sung. If a member of the
church or Sunday school has been
Killed in the late war, let services be
held in his memory.
Missionary day should also be re-
membered.
Parents day should come once each
summer. Let some small boy deliver
an address of welcome. The Offering
should be devoted to supplying the
needs of the school. 1t would be a good
idea to have a big Temperance day,
with a special temperance programme
The following paper on Primary
Work by Mrs John w. Eddy of Hell
ena was read by Mrs. Sloane of Helena
It was one of the best and most thor
ough papers read, and reflects great
credit upon it's writer. 1t said
Lessons should be brought home tC
the pupil by the inductive method
Cause study by promoting curiosity
Begin your story at a point which the
child understands and lead gradually
to the deeper portions. Look at sub
jects from the child's point of view. Dc
not attempt to teach details. The chile
mind grasps sentences and phrases
even though it cannot understand isO.
lated words. Keep history in the back.
ground. Give the child that which he
can comprehend, and his interest is sc
keen that he will remember not the de-
tail. but the grand whole. The black.
Board is your most powerful ally Chill
dren love action. Thus | would sug.
gest that superintendent adopt mo
with God, build a foundation on The
II solid rock, Christ Jesus, He being TIL,
chief cornerstone"
A spirited discussion followed tn,
reading of the article
The body then transacted the bust
ness of the session. The executive com
mittee appointed the following officer
for the ensuing year.
President, S. c. Kenyon, BoZeman
"a executive committee, w. S. Bell, d.
Price, Helena, and Capt. S. A SWig
gett, Great Falls; secretary-treasurel
w. r. Conner, Helena; superintendent
normal department, Rev. w. S. Bell
superintendent home department, Rev