The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-12

 sion. The devotional exercises were led by N l.. Deal of Birmingham in an ap- propriate manner.
 "Cnild Study, Second Period" was the first topic. and was ably discussed by J. W. O'Hara The speaker showed what an important time in the life of the young people this is, giving an ilustra- tive description of the thought and Knowledge of the child.
 Miss Minnie Kenendy spoke on "Utiliz- ing the Law of Suggestion in her own quiet and earnest manner. It was talk for teachers showing them how they could follow the suggestion of the young minds in impressing Bible truths. Miss Kennedy is one of the best normal train- CTS in the state.
 Section Work Taken Up.
 The section work was then taken up. Mrs A. l.. billiard of Auburn presiding. "The Graded Beginners Department was the subject of q talk by Miss Maud Brown of OpeliSa She told briefly of her own classes and the manner ill which the department should be graded. one of the unique specialties which are being introduced much in elementary work was described by Mrs. J. W. Pres ton of Selma on Picture Work" Miss Alice Hale of Birmingham pre- sided over the primary discussion, while n were described by Mrs. j. W. oHara of Montgomery "Stories;" and Mrs. N. A. Barrett of East Lake, Music"
 Likewise Mrs. R. l., McCalley of Bir- mngham presided over the junior con ference and told of the value at this age of Home Study Habit Forming was a subject generally discussed
 A meeting held in the Christian church was devoted to the home department con ference. This programme was carried out while the auditorium was crowded with eager listeners:
 Devotional service.
 The home departments: The officers Duties O5 min), Miss Kelly Mcleod. Goodwater: "The Home Department in the Country Sunday schoor' 05 min1; general discussion (30 min)
 Home department problems: How to Secure Lesson Study" d5 min.), Rev. J. w. O'Hara. Montgomery; How to Se- cure Reports Q5 min), Hiss M E. smith, OpelilSa; general discussion (20 min).
 Duties of County Home Department Superintendent" Mrs. R. J. McCausland, Birmingham
 Pearce Leads Teachers. In the Sunday school room of the same church the teacher training confer ence was lead by w. C. Pearce of Chl- cago. This was quite inspiring as Mir. Pearce is a practical teacher, havin. great experience in one of the largest schools of Chicago. He made an ex- haustive talk on teacher training, ex- plaining every branch of the work. and lmpresslng his hearers with the impor- tanee through study.
 The devotional service was led by tho Rev, II. Osbourne of Chicago, and the the following subjects were thrown open for discussion:
 "The What and How of Teacher Train ing"
 What County officers Can Do to Ad- vance Teacher Training"
 How to Organize and Conduct D Class"
 ready response was made from all quarters, and the teachers and superin- tendents present gained much needed in- formation.
 Perhaps the largest of the afternoon meetings was the conference on organ ized classes. held at the First Baptist church. Prof. L. P. Leavell of Oxford, Mss. presiding. His motto for the ses- sion was "Take What You Can Use and Aim at the Best"
 Bridges on Organized Class.
 Secretary J. s. Bridges of the local Young Mems Christian association lead off with an interesting discussion of the OfSHnlZeu CLASS. lie considered the young peoples department the most important of ali. knowing as he did that the old methods fail to hold them, and especially because it Is the last chance.
 In the first place he called attention to the need of aims. The boys and girls must be kept in the school. He believed most Sunday schools too passive. The boys find nothing doing. and drop out. It Is necessary to keep them busy, develop ffflVt and ,f,ns our Sunday schools up-to-date.
 His second point was the possibilities. One organized class in a school sets the pace for the whole membership, amt the enthusiasm catches like the mumps He ended by analyzlng the means by which this end is to be brought about. The first thing to do is to enthuse a nu- ceus, then build Up the size and interest in the class by athletic committees, glad hand committees. scotehers, and slcle visitation. The teacher must be spiritu- ally minded and get the right viewpoint
 Mr Leavell then described well or- ganized class follows good rnem- Dership name, q class badge, motto. officers, including president, secretary and treasurer. teacher. committees, devotional. social new members, seotchers. He elab- orated on the value of socials, the use to which they can be put in counteraet- ing evil influences and in gaining new members.
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