The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-22

the best way to keep track of absentees
and get hold of the stranger.
After experimenting with a number of
plans IN vogue in other cities as well as
ideas of its own, the Glass at last decided
upon the use of simple card system for
the latter purpose. which seems to meet
all requirements. To the stranger is pre-
scented by some member a card containing
a courteous invitation to visit the Glass and
oDjoy the study of the lesson with it. On
the reverse side OF this card is a form of
introduction, signed by the member issuing
it. When this card is handed to the secre-
tary the stranger is given another card to
fill OUT with his name and address and
what church he is a member of. If any. BY
means of this card il is easy to follow the
matter up and ascertain whether the young
man can be induced to become permanent
scholar. Care is always taken to avoid
further effort in that direction, however. if
it develops that he is already attached to
some Sunday school.
In the case of absentees. members of
the-Class are furnished with printed slips
on which they are requested to make re-
port after calling as to the cause Of the
young man remaining away. If it is be-
lieved that a personal letter from the
teacher will be more effective than call
by one Of the members such a course is
pursued.
Informal Lecture Plan I'm Teaching.
One feature that has caused much con-
Germ to those responsible for the instruc-
ton of large classes-the method to be
pursued to obtain the best results-also
created a doubt in the mind of Mr..
Vaughn. but after carefully considering
the matter and obtaining the experience
ofO ba tn no
whatever might be best for other classes,
the informal lecture method was best for
Glass IL. and the wisdom of his decision
is attested by the popularity of the plan
with a large majority of the members. who
do not always find it possible to prepare
for quiz" on the lesson. The short
time allowed also makes it hard matter
to maintain the central thought If ques-
tons are asked and answered.
A beautiful custom followed by the
Glass, when one of its members is baptiz-
ed. is to attend in body, and when the
ceremony has been concluded to rise and
sing. "Blest Be the Tie That Binds"
On Tuesday evening of each week the
Class holds prayer meeting. the principal
object of which is to furnish an opportu-
nifty for the systematic study of the Scrip
lures as well as to promote the spiritual
growth of members. These meetings are
in charge of the Rev. Wheeler Borgess.,
who recently returned home from a long
stay in India. where he accomplished much
good as a missionary. Mr.. Borgess. is well
qualified to handle these meetings, his
general knowledge of the Bible especially
fitting him for the work.
In 1894 the scope of work had become so
enlarged and the matters demanding more
lengthy consideration than could be had on
Sunday so numerous that it was decided
to organize the Glass with full corps of
officers in order that all business could be
thoroughly and freely discussed and the
best interests of the Glass subserved there
by, at the same time preventing interior
ence with the order of exercises at the
regular sessions on Sunday. 1t was also