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The Wingham Times, 1896-03-20, Page 5County S. S. Association. !;tare 24th annual convention of Huron Sabbath School Association, commenced its sessions in Carmel t'`osts---who can measure the faith Presbyterian Church, IIensall, Wedand love of a little child. The re- zresdtry morning, March 11, by a ward is sure, and the Master's Well service of prover and praise led by done"is well worth the .effort put Mr. Day, Provincial Secretary. forth, for "Inasmuch as a have done it unto one of the least of these, ye WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. have (lone it unto me." The session opened with a half THURSDAY Y IdURNINO. bour's devotional exercise, conducted The first hour of the sessfan was by Rev. J. S. Henderson. Tho chair taken up with verbal reports from being occupied by the vice-president, J. P. Ross, Exeter, owing to the the delegates representing different President, D. 13. Calbiek who has schools in the county, which proved THE WING -HAM TIMES S, MARC.. but continually scolding a boy is not ealculatcd to gain his respect, or teaeh him to have any respect for himself. Moral and spiritual out - removed from the county. very interesting.. A general committee was appoint- Theresolution committeeMessrs. ed, consisting of Rev. F. E. Roy, Brown' Swallow and Swann,report- Bev. F. Swann, Rev. J. S. Render- ed as follows : derson, J. C. Stoneman, and W. 1. That in view of the fad that Elder, Hansa; J. P. Ross, H. E. the Provincial ovincial Association, in an Heuston, Exeter; G. Swallow, I. effort to carry on normal and prim - Taylor and R. Holmes, Clinton; H. ary work, incurred additional ex- McQuarrie, Blyth, and S. G. Brown, penses, until a deficit of upwards of Wingharn. $1200 had accumulated. The first subject was "How I 2. That in view of the fact that taught last Sunday's lesson." The ithe Provincial Association has made a special appeal to the county assoeia- convention was formed into a class, tions throughont the Province, and that ninny of them have already liberally responded, therefore be it resolved, that the IIuron County Association contribute $15 in addi- tion to the ordinary pledge of $50 already assumed. 3. That in view of the fact that a number of schools having sent in no l report to this association, your com- mittee recommend that the execu- tive be instructed to use such means as may seem to them advisable, in ! order to secure the visitation of every school in the unorganized townships of the county, by some representative of this association— Carried. THU1rSDAY AFTERNOON. Treasurer's annual report was read mat adopted. The correspond- ing secretary presented his rcpoot,! giving full details from thirty schools 1 which had reported to him. The ! report was adopted. The following were the officers recommended for the ensuing year : ' Pres:, J. P. Ross, Exeter ; Vice -Press- l dents, Rev. E. E. Roy, Hensel' ; R. • Holmes, Clinton; D. M. Gordon,' Wingh;iru, and 3, T3, Heever, Clinton; Mlimite zee., T. Taylor, Clinton.; Cor. Sec., J. C. Stoneman, Sensail; Treas., ' J. C. Stevenson, Clinton ; Executive, G. Swallow, H. Foster, -Jas. Scott, Clinton ; W. Elder, Hensall ; S. G. Brown, Dr. Towler, Wingham; W. H. Kerr, Brussels ; H. E. Heuston, Exeter ; W. D, Bright, Seaforth. On , motion these were accepted. Messrs. Holmes, Swallow, Ross and Taylor were appointed a committee to con- fer with the county C. E. and E. L. Society, with a view to bolding the annual meetings at the same time and place, one day to be devoted to the interests of each society, and that this committee have power to make any arrangements they may deem best. On account of the absence of Mr.- W. r.W. D. Bright, who was appointed to introduce the subject "The Bible Class Department," Rev. J. W. Rae kindly took charge of the subject. ' It is not always for the best interests of the class that the .minister should be th,9 teacher. The sexes should not be separated, larger Bible Classes are preferable to smaller ones, more inspiration and enthusiasm with a large class; have a certain amount of organization in class, give them something to do. The Bible Class, if in a separate room, should not be asked to meet for the closing exer- cises of the school, as more time is required for the teaching of the lesson than in the primary depart- • ment; a good effect is gained by, offering a short prayer before com- mencing to teach. The teacher should make a thorough preparation, and only use the "helps" after as personal study of the lesson has been I made. Too much dependence is placed on the product of others and no outside help is equal to the thorough personal study of the, lesson. The address of Mr. Rae, given without any previous notice, was one of the best ever given before a Huron County Convention, being thoroughly practical in every respect, and its influence menet fail to have a good effect on the delegates who E were present. A hearty vote of post, must establish social rchation- thanks, moved by Rev. .T. W. Holmes ships with the scholar. The teachers and seconded by Rev. J. S. Render - must take enough interest in the' son, was extended to Mr. Rae. class to be present every Sunday,nnd► "The Bible our text, hook" was the be punetual, as well as take a per- next subject, by ltev, W. J. Ford. somal interest in each scholar, before Clinton. As far :as possible, to adopt he eat) hope to have any sticcess in public school methods. the text book winning the soul for Christ. Diseip- iisetl is Of great inrportence, ns that line, is very necessary in the S. $., is the book which is supposed to be and the lesson of the Good Samar- itan ably taught by Mr. Ross, after whieh suggestions were made by several as to the best methods of teaching and how to apply the scrip- tural side of the lesson. Mr. Day then took charge of a Primary Class and taught the lesson for March 22, The Lord's Prayer. He is quite at home with the children. The lesson taught was full of illus- tration suited to the minds of the children, and proved very interest- ing to them.. Rev. J. W. Rae, Acton, addressed the convention on Normal Work, ;taking as the subject "The Cere- monial Law." This was illustrated by a chart,four circles thereon repres- enting the four great principles of the law, each circle being subdivided to represent divisions under such bead. This was aecompanied by a running comment, whioh explained clearly and folly each portion of the subject, and was an interesting three quarters of an hour. WEDNESDAY EVENING. Rev. J. W. Holmes, Clinton, ad- dressed the cQfYention on the sub- ject "The relation of the Rely Spirit to the Word and teacher." One of the dangers of the tines is to trust in methods instead of trusting to the only true source of all power—the Holy Spirit. God is the source of all power. What is the relation of the Holy Spirit to the Word? The power of the Spirit is evidently in the Word, as proved by its influence on the world. The disciplines never fully believed in the truths as taught by Christ, until after the resurrection and the day of Pentecost, on that day it was the presontation of the old truths followed by the descent of the Holy Spirit, which caused the con- version of so many on that day. The Holy Spirit and the Word are often spoken of as the same person, which is not correct. What is the relation of the Holy Spirit to the teacher? The Holy Spirit employs- the purely converted worker in the dissemin- ation of truth. No human being can lead a soul to Christ who does not know the way himself. It is very necessary for the teacher to be thorough student of the word of God and full of the Holy Spirit, to be sue, cessful as a S. teacher. The teacher must be a hard worker in Christ's vineyard. To be successful, all present resources must be exhausted, and the Spi, it will then develop and increase the powers already in use. Mr. Day next addressed the con vention on "The outposts of' the soul, and how to win thein." The soul is enshrined in a body, and is influenced by the senses, including common sense. a sense ranch needed in the training of the youth in our land, both at home and in the school. Comfortable school rooms, adapted to the wants of the children, ate needed to attract and keep the child- ren under the influence of the S. S. school, and thus an important outpost of the soul it, won for Christ. There are mental outposts of the soul. The mind must be in a receptive attitude to be enabled to grasp the tenths taught Another outpost is that of imagination, also the reasoning faculty. The soehtl outpost of the soul. The teacher, to gain this out - used, and that hook should contain- all ontainall necessary, and the teacher should not be allowed to go outside, and in older to teach that book the teacher should be familiar with it. This is the weakness of the international system of S. S. 1es'sous, the whole book is not familiarized, only parts of it; consequently, when the whole Bible is placed `..1 their'hands they are lost, Rev. J. W, lIoltnes thought this was caused a good deal by using the lesson leaves in the school, and re- commended the use of the whole Bible, Rev.. Mr. Ilae thought that more study should be given the study of the Bible. only twenty minutes or Ha_,an hour is given to religious education, whilst thirty-six hours is given to secular education, and thought religious instruction should be given in the public school. The parent should see that each child takes his Bible to school, and if parents aro too poor to. buy them, the school should provide then. Responsibility rests on the parents to see that the Bible is read at home. The teacher would be greatly help- ed by the lessons being prepared at home, as well as the scholars gain- ing increasedknowledge; and coming to the school prepared to take part in the lessons of the day. "Intermediate class teaching" was taken up by Miss Wilson, of Clinton, who taught a class, with blackboard the lesson being the Conversion of Lacheus, It was not only inter- esting as an object lesson, but showed Mfrs Wilson an expert teaeher.' "The home class department," by Rev. E. J. Harris, Clinton. The hone department is that section of the S. S. which is not able to attend its sessions, divided up into several classes—the individual, the family, the perish, the correspondent's class, taken charge of by superintendent's class, visitors, who leave the S. S. papers and take up •reports of the studies made. What are the results to be Obtained? They are beneficial in the home, giving the children and parents something definite to do, when they are not in a position to attend the S. S. The workers or - visitors and the church are benefited by going among the homes, stimula- ting and encouraging the students, and probably getting them to attend the church and regular S. S. ser- vices. "Our relation to the Provincial S. S. Association," by Rev. J. W. ) Rae. od works through and by means, meeting together in conven- tion is a great factor in the increas- ing of knowledge, unity and enthusi- asts, from the great world's S. S. convention to the township organiza- tion. Mr. Rae gave an outline of the work done by the international and Provincial Associations, in their sending outworkers in the sparsely settled districts in Northern Ontario, inspfring and helping those S. S. workers, who, because of their surroundings, have often been dis- couraged and ready to give up. "The value and place of the S. S. in the life of the church" was the title of an excellent address by Rev. S, Bond, Seaforth, who showed that the value of the S. S. as an aicl to the church was inestimable, and that the place of the S. S. was as a ntu'sery to the church, to keep fill- ing up the rnuks of church. workers. J. P. Ross, Exeter, and W. H. Kerr, Brussels, were appointed as delegates to the Provincial Associa- tion as that Ilul•"n representative on the Provincial Executive. 11'inghau) sola selected as the next place of meeting, . and after the customary votes of thanks to the 11cnsnll people, etc., the convention adjourned. I't ELMORI•;. Sagas retaking next week. Mr. Mulvey and wife aro visiting friends in Vt. forest this week. F iort•nee Ilrenincr is in bed, suffering from La Grippe. She is on the mend n t present. Miss t,'hubi Rodcrus, of 'tVingham, is visiting at the residence of Mr. ti. Barton's this week. , Mr. John Copeland is still in bed, as a result of a kick which he got some three weeks ago, from a horse; a bone was broken in the knee I 'joint. Dare 111.01)1 MCI' left on Monday; 'morning, by the early train front 'Wroxeter, for Manitoba. This is • Dave's 7th trip to the prairie pro Two sizes—so tentsana$1.00 vince. Tie expects to remain a eon -1, siderable time, this time, as he eon- SCOTT & BOWN1, Belleville, Ont. la what gives Hood's Sarsaparilla its great popularity, its constantly increasing sale;, and enables it to accomplish its wonderful and unequalled cures. 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The Presbyterians of Belmore and McIntosh's church held a union tea - meeting on Wednesday 11th inst. The event was a decided success. No pains were spared either by the women or men, in fact the women looked so well after their part, that notwithstanding the large crowd. it was found necessary to hold a social on the following evening to dispose of the abundance of the produce from the culinary department. Knox Three cases of the finest - AND TUE— CASH SYSTEM Are now on the home stretch of the second year, with a g lead, and RUNNING ST R O N We have just finished stock -tatting, and find that we have out handsomely on top. We are now entering upon our th` yea)), and in a better 1)o:i:tio:l t1 -.Q ever to place goods you at prices that are right AND SURE r2 Wit Your approval and your cash. We hove lunch pleasure In du ing our customers and others wao patronized us during year, and helped us along so heartily in ffiHE GREP a AC Our Dress Making Department, as usual, is up to cia. and ahead of the times. Nothing but first-class work turn out here. All heavy goods bought here cut free of charge. CUTTING AND Fr'_ TING A SPECIALTY, G. M CiNTYR , MACDONALD BLOCK. WING EIA 1" 14, ' gaminesJ odeei Has just received a large consignment of fS1 r -Ng cal- Oar (la In every Department and has harked them to suit the Hai Times. NEW DRESS GO S In e'rery design. A full range of the BEST PRINT MADE. Call and inspect. I2 Cases of Ladies' and Gents' 3 The latest styles and marked dos church choir, Teeswater, furnished the musical part of the programme, CANADIAN AND SCOTCH TWEED: while several prominent clergyman were present to address those pre- sent. The total receipts are in the vicinity of $75. WROXETER. Miss Maurice Ball, of Wingharn, is visiting at the home of C. W. A'ri- drew's. Rev. W. E. Kerr has gone to Brigden, to conduct Epworth League ervices. Mr. George Harris, jr., and David Reid left for Emerson, Man., on Tuesday last. Mr. R. Black has got a car of corn from the Bele River to supply the demand for feed. Mr. Thos. Saunders, of Belmore, was in attendance at the Epworth League, on Monday. Mr. Robert Rae has secured a position as salesman for Mr. A. M. Patterson, of Molesworth. Our curlers went over to I3rnssels on Monday and defeated the Brussels curlers by 16 shots. At a meeting of the creditors of Bryce young in Gerrie on Monday, Inspectors wale n;.pointed, and the 1'.arni and stock will be will by tinction next week. 'I'11U lim'o+i '!..' i:pla rs ltt.vr. l:rot:arr- ed the services of the Ellterachl trio to conduct, e•ervi,-,•, hero ;,,:',.pt. Week the al eve LI'ftt i+ (i li- r•; t' tat G SlilgL,rs, .'..A lo,son 1'i)ri.irand 'frutllc Unil,v:lva',,,ttlr,.sly palla, nail i:1 r:,Ililt;; .cot7!; al uta rims. 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