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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Brussels Post, 1897-1-15, Page 6E7 t Ntlisstis Bast -It rvnI,Ief0D-•^ EVERY FRIDAY MORNING trtli rm sans and as Christian wife and mother may mould other ohmmeters atter the pattern of her own, sending tbem forth in turn to exercise a is wholesome Manamaoe In their day and generation. Still another pos. sibility I We see in imagination the (in time for the early mails) at Death and it fella upon a the dark �his face orof the gthat, }'Tho Post" Steam Pul)iishing House, and soon, ib may be, the lent lesson of Ttrnemm�nz Si., BnassEl s, O. earth will have been laid before that young mind and the spirit, whose time of preparation has been so short, will have enIntered an agony ofon the soulrwe cryneternity., s snflioient for these things ?" Sweet and soft as an evening chime of bells comes the reply, "Your sufltoienoy is of God," Then the inquiry "What Is the primary teaoher's work" may very naturally be made, Many suppose that its main pur, pose is to impart knowledge. This ie only true in part. Character building will more fully answer this question. Imparting knowledge is only a means to an end.- That end is the development and growth of character. One of the writers has said that character is the "Orown jewel of eternity." I need not dwell upon the nature and valve of char• doter, but it must be plain to every thoughtful person that Bible study tends to develop ohmmeter along right lines. In that blessed book we have line upon line and precept upon precept, and whether we study it for the beauty of its diction, the aptness of its illustrations, or the grandeur of the thought, we drink in its great spiritual truths and develop a nobler ohmmeter than would be possible to 30 without its truly marvellous power. I think 1 may say, therefore, to those who, with myself, are engaged in primary teaching, that our work is in no way in- ferior to that of the Bible olass teacber. We deal with minds in their impressible state, They, with those more fully de. veloped. We fashion and shape the young mind, they seek to influence those of more motive years. Ours it is so to speak for our Saviour week by week that those bright children may be won to His love and service, or so to mar the picture of His loveliness that they turn away uninterested, perhaps ipdeed repelled. It is therefore necessary that our teach- ing be based upon the true prinoipies of education, for spiritual education does nob differ in its methods from intellectual education, but we must get down to the level of the .child's knowledge and then build upward. Too often we try to in - street from our standpoint and what we say fails to be understood. There ought to be a common starting point of intel- ligence. Find out the degree ofknow- him leged possessed by the child, ply with questions and ase what he knows. Then add to his stook Thus advanoefromSabbathtoSabbath and he will uome up with a measure of intelligence which will make our teaching more pleasant and helpful. We want to avoid all imitation. Won't the children know if we are not our own natural selves ? Won't they know if we are try- ing to imitate some one else ? Let the tenanoe of the drunkard -making business stamp of our own individuality be im- pressed upon all our work. I need not retard the progress of Christianity ? and to you that no primary teacher one because of this may we not hear the voice of God saying unto us as to apostate Judah of. old : "When ye spread forth yam: hands I will hide mine eyes from you ; yea, when ye matte many prayers I will not hear • your bands are fell of blood." Isa. 1:15. 12. Does it not appear that the Chris- tian ohurah is, by some cause, blinded, hardened and stupefied so that it cannot see its accountability and guilt in count• enanoing and supporting this drunkard - making beelines,which is acknowledged to be the cause of so much oxime, pover- ty, robbery and murder ? 13. How is the general silence of the Christian ulpIt concerning thisgigantic; evil to be accounted for ? Ia it afraid bo face it because, Golieth like, "Io defies the armies of the liviug God ?" 14. Would this formidable enemy, the drunkard•making business, have ever en• tered the holy city -the Christian ehuroh -had not bho walls thereof been broken down, whish have never since been re- built, so that the enemy could easily en- ter, bake possession of the citadel -411e clergy -and then snake it one of his strong -holds 0 15. Is there nob, however, ground for hope that we may be delivered from the bondage and slavery of this formidable and diabolical enemy, the liquor traffic, wbioh rules over so many Nations ? 10. Do we not hear a voice saying : "Awake I Awake I Put on thy strength, 0 Zion ; put on thy ,beautiful garments, clothe thyself with righteousnese, and thy God will put thine enemies under thy feet ?" PnonIiorrox. Toasts of $DnaonlroIow,-One dollar a year, in advanoe. Tbe„date bo whish every eubsorhption is paid is denoted by the date on the address label, ADVItaTISIxn ItaTEs,-Tho following rates 'will be charged to those who advertise by the year ---_ _ "arson I i xa. I�p in mo7l--s mo One 00101.00Half " ..... 05,00 20,00 p12 00 800.00.00 805,00 520.00 uarter " 20,00 13.00 8,00 Lighth _ I 12,00 8.00 5.00 Eight cents per line for drsb insertion, and three omits per line for enol subsequent in- sertion. All advertisements measured as Nonpareil -1e lines to the inch, ilueinassDavis, eight lines and under, 35 per annum. Advertisements without epecia0 direc- tions, will be inserted until forbid, and charged accordingly. Instructions to change or dieoontinue an adverbisens ant must be left at the counting room o1 Tam Posm not later than Tuesday of each week This is imperative. W. 11. Fs 9E3EZ1� Editor am1Proprietor.. THE BRUSSELS PQST. With my Master olose beside me llasy work I do not soave, For He will show me how to teaoli DIY "infant oloes," that Ohriet will SAVe. The Primary Teacher's Work. The following is the paper =deco by Miss Swallow at the Walton S. "S. Coo- vention In preparing this subjeot I thought it would be well to look at childhood as the threshold of manhood and womanhood. From a small section of animal re- Inainsfossilized is determined the size and the species of the living original, and from the earliest intelligent signs the child life begins to determine its physic- al proportions and its mental calibre. Its childhood is its most important pperiod. Who tau say deeply affects all the years that follow, and how careful should be the parent or teacher under whose tuition it is training. Bright and buoyant and without tho cares and perplexities incident to mature years, childhood is the time which determines the character and habits, and the destiny oft•times of the individual. The lack of appreciation of this period and the ne- gleet, on the part of many teachers, of their duties at this juncture of life, is de- plorable if not altogether criminal. It is scarcely possible to overestimate the capabilities of even those of tenderest age. Consider the attainments a child of only three or four years has made. It has learned a language and mastered a limit- ed vocabulary without aid of either gram- mar or dictionary. It has learned to recognize, and whether philosophically or by observation or intuition, to select ire confidants with unerring discrimin- ation. People who pass by children as unimportant or as lacking the ability to acquire or to develop character or form principles by whichthey will be govern- ed, are amazingly mistaken. It is now that tendencies are established which will determine the conduct in the years that follow, and character whish will very likely fix their eternal destiny. ltteutal precocity is no more desirable than premature physical development. The gourd which came up iu the night will wither at the rising of the sun and be smitten, but moral development is different. In that period of life, when memory expands, habits form and am- bition is bred acorn will horst in order to find ithe its liberty and will shape itself into a solid shalt in order to stand the wreck of rough winds and fill the place for whish it was designed. And so it is in moral evolution. Impressions made in childhood will not impede the proper development, but they will mould the character, whish seldom makes radic- al changes after the portals of youth are passed. Hence every advantage should now be utilized to make acquisitions, in comparison with which all subsequent opportunities will be as nothing. I think you will agree with me when I say that the primary class is the most important department iu the grandest institution ever discovered and used by the church for the teaching of truth and the Mnout• nation of the principles of righteousness to our fallen race. That child, just be. ginning to lisp the name of Him who sanctified childhood, has susceptibilities whish may entitle it to achievements and incline it to strive after attaiuments which will place it in a rank never an- tioipated by its tutors. Then if the primary class ie the most important in the school, the primary teacher is surely in need of special help, because in the place of power. If a teacher in the;main department of the school fails in class work it may not effect any other aloes in the school, but if the primary teacher fails the whole school will be effected, be- cause the primary olass is the reservoir from which the whole school is supplied,, The greatness of our work and the re• sponsibility resting upon us as primary teachers is beautifully expressed by the poet 1 - Sixteen Pointed Queries. To the Editor Miran Pon: Doan Sin. -•-Under the pleasing hope tree - tames oninthe nunreasonable vainablespa eof y uiidely circulated paper ; and, also, that some of your intelligent readers will be kind enough to enlighten me on a few points, relative to the widely endorsed trade of the liquor traffic -by Christians, The questions whish I propose to ask will be put in the ordinal line, thus :- 1. Whether is the liquor traffic a benefit or a loss to the people of the coun- try ? 2, Whether is the traffic in inboxioab- ing liquors a friend or a foe to the pros- perity, wellbeing and happiness of the people In general ? N. Des the purchaser of intoxicating liquor get a jest and beneficial equivalent fortis money ? d. whether is ib from the influence of 'ootnmon custom, or for the want of cam. mon settee, than people use intoxicating liquors ? 5, If the drunitard-malting business be to lose and not gain ; a curse and not a blessing ; by what power can it be driven out of the country ? It, the liquor power holds the petition' in subjection, and the political the Christian, alas 1 what can be done 0. Has the liquor power captivated both state and church, and does it bold both in bonclags as its vaesale, and sub- jeating both to to large annual tribute both in money and in human saerifloes, which are offered to the national god - Beadles ? 7. If the Turks destroy thousands and tees of thousands of Christiane by the spear, under the guise of law, for gain ; and the Christians destroy thousands and tens of thousands annually by strong drink, under the guise of law, for gain ; whish do the Turks or the Christians commit the greater sin ? Is the latter less guilty of murder than the former, though the weapons used are different? 8. If drunkenness and murder are sins equally great in the sight of God (see Gal. 5:21), is nob the licensing of the oausm the licensing of its EFFECT ? 0. Does the assumed power of any state or corporation to give license to others to violate God's late, free either the giver or the receiver from the guilt and condemnation consequent of such violation 10. Is there any form of sin tolerated and legalized in heathen lands which is worse than drunkenness ; if so, what is it? Yet drunkenness is tolerated and legalized by Christians, for when the cause is legalized does it not follow that the effect is legalized also ? 11. Does not the licensing and main - e o canthink 'vvk m b, to of sort a 11 Wanted -An y��ea thiagtaPaWrtt7 njs, Washington, g A,n, 0). 0 IIR heir 8i680D prize cher and hat of two hundred inventions wanted. be sueoesefnl who looks enthusiasm. To him no scheme for the blessing of humanity should outrival that of the primary olass. He must accept of this work as worthy to enrage hie whole thought and labor and life. IIs should say "This one thing I do" and 011 the floor of his great zeal he should override all difficulties and persistently keep on in his well doing. His zeal should indeed be tempered with prudence, but if the passion of the whole nature be not in the work it cannot largely succeed. Then we want to seek to awaken enthusiasm among the children and succuss will r crown our efforts. To do th is we must keep the fire of enthusiasm burning on the altar of our own hearts. It is very necessary that there be coniideuoe on the ohild's part, that the teacher's heart is in sympathy with hie. I do not believe that a teacher can do good work as a teaoher until each child comae to feel that even his weakest effort will be kindly received and until he knows that his teacher has snob a real interest in him that he can trust that teaoher entirely. This son• fldence, wbioh Hee at the bottom of all successful teaching, is barn of love. The great qualification necessary for success in any work is love, and Sunday school work is not different from any outer work. Then the primary teaoher ought to be a thorough Christian, praying earnestly for guidance in teaching and that the children may be brought into the marvellous light. Thinking I must impress the truth upon the minds of the children, I am sure if the truth does not save them they will never be saved, and it may be if my application of the truth does not save them they will never be saved. Oh then that we may invoke our Heavenly Fatber'e aid, without whish the beet lesson helps, the fullest notes and the most brilliant commentaries are useless. Bub by faithful intercession for our beloved dames we may move to swifter blessing the willing arm of God, MY CLASS. I1 is simply called the "infant class" In a country Sabbath sohool ; Yet I felt the Master's presence today As I taught the "golden rule" Oh 1 lot not then unskillful handsattempt 14fy little ones are tiny and weals, to play the harp And some cannot understand Whose tones, whom living tones. are When I talk to them of Jesus And the home in the heavenly land. lett forever in the strings ; Better far that Heaven's ligbtuiug blast his very soul And sink it kaiak to chaos' lawost deptlhe, Than knowingly, by word or deed, be l stool A. blight upon Hie true Mg mind of youth. As a pebble thrown in the ocean, whose point of touch is enolosed in ever widen- ing aireles, so is the influence of the teaoher upon each young soul committed 'to her care. What know we of the im- portance or the magnitude of the times in which the lob of each may he cast ? In little I -Tarry, always so helpful and sym- pathetic, we may see the noble dootor walking the weary hospital ward and while ministering to the dying body may find golden opportunities of ministration to the -never dyingsoul. Or in bright, irrepeedsible Willie we may see the hon- ored tninistcr of the gospel, lilting up Ohrist in the foreign minion field, In the world of literature, perhaps, sweet, thoughtful Jennie may mould the minds of millions or dark,eyed Maud, with her radiant beauty and social privilagee, May win the }matte and infaenee the livor Of the leaders of out nation. Or in the home, perhaps, womanIs truest and happiest sphere, each may find her place Each day as I kneel io secret prayer For strength to do my part, I find they are twining more and more Armed my inmost heart. Today I taught a little hymn And it made my heart rejoice As 1 thought how the Master's listening ear Honed each trembling childish voice. "There is something for even the child - ten to do," They sang it o'er and o'er, And a soft, sweet echo was wafted back As the last one passed the door. "You have the cosiest class in wheel 1" Was told ale by n friend ; Is it only to train the little ones For the life that has 510 end ? Is it easy to make God's word so plain That the youngest may understand ? Is it easy 4e, make the story clear, Ilow He clasps each tiny hand ? `Tie not easy, it ie hard work Training infant minds for heaven ; But in all one week for Jesus His own strength to us is given, White Star Tie® ROYAL MAIL STEAMSHIPS. DetwoQueenet wn, every New 'York nWe Wednesday. via As the gboamol•s of this lino carry only a strtotly limited number iu the ri1100 and anomie Onn15 a000nmodabions, intending passengers are reminded that an early ap- plication for berths is necessary at this sea- son, Pol plans, rates, eta., ap ply to W. H. Kerr, Agent Brussels. I�,alO ll :,.1'L,` Real Estate & Loan 3 Agent, - Brussels. LL STAN. 15, 1897 ole WlNToR We keep in stock and supply everything in rfferer®. tiered Goal and Wood- Stoves, 'livery season, from the time I was two years old, 1 suffered dread- fully from erysipelas, wlliell kept growing worse until my hands wore almost u..:'less. The bones softened so that they would bend, and several of my fingers are now crooked from rrls, 'this cause. On my Jamul 1 carry large sears, which, but for fl Monty to Loan on Farm Secur- ity at the Lowest Bate of Interest. Money Loaned on Notes and good Notes Discounted. Sale Notes a Specialty. Fire c2 Life Insurance Written. Special Attention given to' CONVEYANCING. AYER9S Sarsaparilla, wouid be sores, provided I was alive and able to carry anything. Eight bottles of Ayer's Sarsaparilla cured 0)10, so that I dexo had no return of the disco a for more than twenty years. The i1:st bottle seemed to reach the spot r.::d a per:'lelcut nae of it has pc:-fcetc.1 the 0:,rv. -O. C. DAVIS, }1'c'.'lt•n:a, \\•ls. A. 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OAR FOR SERVIOE.--THE undersigned will keep for service on Lot 80, Oen. 0, Merida, the thoro'-bred Large English Berkshire Boar, Captain Sohn," sister tothe 1st prize Bit w mother is a full Fair, 11 will be sow at the World's P'rovm o t b odnoe on apPlicati'on. Torras011000 to be pull at time of service with. privilege of retnreiug if necessary. 14.41m JAS. SPBIR, Proprietor. OAR FOR SERVIOE.-THE L a undersigned will steep for sorvioe on Lot 27, Con, 4, Morris, the tlloro' bred Tam- worth boar ,"King George,' Purchased from H. George & Sons who got first prize for their herd at Guelph Fat ;Brock Show, The dam of "lung George" won first prize at the Show, London, England, His sire was im- ported and weighed 75010s. Torahs 01.00 to bo paid at Limo of service with privilege of returning it necessary. Pedigree may be 1000 on application. Itit/HARD ARMSTRONG, 40.00 Proprietor. 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Palimmemcassnexamezazmemmaaszawanstammaxe dl '_p L,„, 1•11{1101, S The undersigned bas opened out a Large and well Assorted Stock of rnit IN THE BRICK BLOCK Opposite the American Hotel, Brussels, Where may be found the latest and best Styles in Parlor and Bedroom Suites, Sideboards, Tables, Lounges, Sofas, Chairs, Mattrasses, &c. Picture Framing promptly attended to. Curtain Poles and Window Blinds supplied. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Give MO a call, 111 ei artinefl In connection with the store a well ordered Undertak- ing Department will be kept where a large stook of Cas- kets, Coffins and Undertakers' Supplies will always] be found at Moderate Charges. First-class Hearse. Cavity and Arterial E9?'rbalming CARDIFF 81 WALKER.