The Republican journal., 1908-07-16
SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.


school in Monroe village on June 80,
1908. The opening exercises were con-
Quoted by Rev. David Bracket. AS
Rev. F. S. Dolliff was absent Mrs.
Belle Palmer, superintendent of the
entertaining Sunday school, extended
cordial welcome to all in few pleas
ing and we'll chosen words. Rev. }. ".
Vaughan of Belfast responded with
remarks in which those present found
many valuable helps.
Rev. David Bracket of Brooks ad-
vised that children and teachers use
the Bible more in the study OF the
Bible. He also spoke of the RESPONSE
bility of the people, saying that parents
should attend Sunday school with the
children, and that both teachers and
pupils should be prompt and punctual
to hold the interest.
Mr. J. H. Moseley of Frankfort en-
phasized the Importance of the superlr-
tendent and teachers being on time at
the beginning and closing of Sunday
school.
Miss CHM advised Sunday schools to
have more music and less time given to
class work.
Miss Mansur of Monroe, teacher OF
whom her former pupils may we'll be
proud, spoke of the fitting of students
for some special work in life. She ad-
vised Sunday school teachers to try to
find what that work would be for each
and then try to help them to prepare
for it. Many other helpful ideas were
given to teachers officers and members
of the Sunday schools.
at noon the visiting members found
delightful surprise awaiting them IN
the dining room, where tables were
ready, we'll supplied with food of excel
lent quality, to say nothing of the guam
tity. After all were we'll supplied the
happy partakers enjoyed a social half
hour with the visitors and entertainers,
and then returned to the hall above,
where at 1.45 p m. Rev. VIM. Vaughan
conducted the praise service.
Miss CHM, county. secretary, an
nounced the intention of Belfast to
have the county convention meet with
them in September, the pastor and two
delegates from each Sunday school to
be entertained by the people of Belfast.
Rev. William Vaughan of Belfast
spoke of modern methods in the Sun
day school.
Rev. A. J. Lockhart of Winterport
led the discussion on the question,
"Why are little children necessary to
the Sunday SCHOOL," and convinced his
hearers that children are treasures.
DR.. Boyington spoke of ways OF add
ing interest to the Sunday school, ad-
vising a Sunday school library ana
speaking of his class collection. Inc
collection for expenses amounted to |
1925.
At the afternoon session Rev. A. j.
Lockhart read the following resolu- |
lions which were unanimously accept
ed as voicing the sentiments of all
present:
That we, as the members of a society |
met to promote the works of the Sun !
day school in Waldo county, while we !
recognize with thanksgiving the meas |
ure of good already accomplished, and |
and effort on the part of many desiring |
IN, Quo Eon hroadQr and 1oanor intar- |
est in this important work, pledge our
selves to renewed devotion: therefore,
be it
Resolved, That we endeavor to stimu-
late in the local churches and schools
within the boundary of our association
an interest in its stated meetings and
suitable attendance upon them.
Resolved That we use our endeavors
to increase the number of Sunday
schools. as we'll as the effectiveness of
those existing within our domain, and
pledge our assistance, spiritual and
financial, in the work.
Resolved, That we heartily appreciate
the cordially of the good people of this
beautiful village Of Monroe; in the re-
ception of the association; the liberal
entertainment they have administered
to us; the helpfulness of the singers
who have furnished music, and the
visiting members who have helped us
with their prayers and addresses; and
that we anticipate with pleasure the
possibility of future meeting with
them on a like occasion and with a
still larger attendance.
Rev. A. J. Lockhart,
J. H. Moseley,
Rev. D. Bracket,
Com. ON Resolutions.
The following officers were elected
for the ensuing year: President, Mrs.
Belle Palmer, Monroe; Vice President,
J. H. Moseley, Frankfort; Secretary
and Treasurer, Alice E. Sanborn, Frank
fort; Superintendent Home Depart
ment, Elyina Grant, Prospect; Super
intendent Primary Department, Lena
Sprowl, Winterport; Superintendent of
Normal Department, Miss Lizzie Lane,
Prospect, post office address, Stockton
Springs, RF D.; Executive Committee,
Miss Edith Rogers, Frankfort; Mrs.
Everett Littlefeld, P. 0. address, Sears
mort r T n No I. MrS r n Rarry