The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1902-06-11

! uouI Illustrated bN children when they
do wrong.
+. X. Lanson gave an earnest talk on
"The Use of Printers Ink and the Mails
for Holding Scholars Every teacher
ought to keep a record of the name and
! birthday OF each scholar. Write that
scholar letter on his or her birthday.
He referred to the annoying question OF
teachers being absent without providing
| substitutes.
The delegates were enrolled. The pres
ident then made announcements, and the
convention was adjourned.
TUESDAY LvENING.
Called to order by President G. W.
Warden, Song and Praise service led by
Rev. Humbert.
1.-THE Use of the Bible in the sabbath
School, y was opened in a practical way
10y DR.. j. J. Brewer. The lesson leaves
should be used as a help, but not in place
of the Bible.
Miss Alice Hamlin of State Association
was introduced and gave an excellent ad-
dress on "The Hope Of the Church aud
the Hope of the World" referring to the
Jewish homes where there were nine diff
ferent names for childhood. She put
special emphasis on the effort that should
be put forth to keep the boys and girls in
the Sabbath School.
The president named the following
committees:
Committee on Nominations - John
Coon, A. r. Mechling, Geo. Dunkle.
Finance-W. A, Slaugenhopt, Bessie
Cook, Il. w. Brenneman.
Resolutious-F, L. Lanson, Emma j.
Thompson, Frances b. Siggins.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
Devotional service led by Rev. Rich
ards. The delegates were called upon
for their reports.
Mrs. Gross not being present "The
Methods of Ingatheringn was ably dis
cussed by Rev. Steele. The 5. $. should
be well organized. The teacher should
have good character, and the whole aim
suouiN NC tuo salN dtioL Ol lut Cullu.
Mrs. Gross having arrived, read paper
on methods of Ingathering." The child
loves amusements; open your houses to
receive your scholars, and, above all
have your heart RIG ht.
A good paper on "Using Scholars TO
Reach Scholars was read by Miss Mar
tina Morrow. Every school should be
missionary. Teachers influence is more
what we are than what we say.
Miss Hamlin gave very practical talk
on primary work. We must have a
heart knowledge of the Bible, and a
pleasing way OF telling the Bible stories.
After singing by choir, benedictiUn by
Rev. Frampton.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON.
Devotional services led by Rev, Steele.
In the absence of DIR. j. w. Morrow, Rev.
Vibbert, gave an interesting talk on "Se-
curing Decisions for Christi Much de-
pended on the teacher.
Miss Hamlin held a con ference with
primary teachers. Teach the child rev.
erence for God. So much was brought
out it cannot he written here
Questions were called foi and answered
by Miss Hamlin.
The COMMITTEES on nominations pre-
sented the following names as officers for
ensuing year, and they were unanimous
ly elected: President, G. w. Warden ;
V. Pres, f. X. Lanson; Sec. and Treas f,
Frances Il. Siggins; Rec. Sec, Jennie NJ.
Shields; Supt. Primary Work, Mary
Rohrer Supt. Normal Work, Rev. j. V.
McAninch Supt. Home Dept. Mrs. Ida
Small. Executive Com. Jas. Carson,
Martha Morrow, Mrs. W. G. Wilkins.
An inspiring talk was given by Rev.
Humbert on THE Chief Qualifications of
Sabbath School Teacher" The first
qualification is truly converted teacher
Personal and experimental knowledge of
the Lord Jesus Christ, and an overmas-
tering desire 10 lead people to Christ.
Rev. Vibbert talked ON "The Evil of
the Drink Curse" A large part of our
work will be neutralized if we let go our
work of temperance.
Temperance resolution was then read (:
ResOlUed That it is the wish of this
convention that no change shall be made
in providing the quarterly temperance
lesson. Carried
After short talk by yice-president, the
convention adjourned.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.
Singing. Scripture reading, led by
Rev. Richards.
Mr.. Lanson gave a practical talk on
"The Benefits Derived from Sabbath
School Conventions" Discussed by 9TH
ers. Question Box conducted by Miss
Hanlin.
RESOLUTIONS.
ReSOlUcd, That this convention, though
not largely attended, has been good
convention, showing spirit Of earnestness
and uplin.
End. We hope our next convention will
be better attended with same spirit.
Bird. That our earnest and sincere
thanks are rendered TO the different pas
tors and citizens of vicinity for their
hearty support in the work of the con-
vention.
4th. Thanks to the United Brethren for
the use of this church and the choir who
have so kindly assisted.
5th. We appreciate the hearty welcome
ard good care while among and with the
good people of Clarington.
18th. Thanks To Miss Alico Hamlin for
her practical lessons and truly christian
teaching.
9TH. Thanks to our worthy president.
g. w. Warden and Sec. Miss Frances b.
Siggns, for their untir.ng efforts in the
arrangement and work Ofthis convention.
Sth. Our most heartfelt thanks TO the
Great Creator for all our present sur
rOundings and many mercies shown US.
f. X. LANsoN,
EMMA J. THOMPSON,
FRANCES b. STGGINs,
Committee.