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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Blyth Standard, 1903-06-25, Page 1VOL. 'XVI. ,.._10.14 BLYTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 25, 1903, No. 46. t*VNUAY SCHOOL CONVB:NTIO1. The spelling session of the Huron county Supday school convention, held in Blyth Presbyterian church last Thursday, was very small in attend- ance, but at the afternoon meeting there WAS a decided improvement and one of the most interesting nes ions in the story of the association. President J. E. Tom conducted the opening devo- tional exercises, and in the absence of Secretary Stoneman, who had not yet arrived, read a letter from Mrs. Thorn- ley, on behalf of the W.C.T.D., urging active co-operation in support of Mr, Bickerdike's anti•cigarette bill, and a condemnation of the attempt to substi- tute therefor one based on ago limit, Thia was referred to the resolution com- mittee, and then a discussion was start- ed by complaints from several delegates that notices and progratns of the con- vention had not been properly distri- buted. Several cases were cited where no notice at all had been received and others where the notice had been re- ceived only a few days ago, and the official programs were only today hand• ed out. In the absence of the secre- taries the matter was laid over. The following committees were ap- pointed : Resolutions—James Mitchell, Goderich' Dr. Towler, Winghatn ; John Duntow. Nile; lilies Taylor, Blyth; Mies Morris, Goderich. Business— Alex. ElderBirth ; Rev, M. J, Wilson, ile; Rev. 1''. E. Malott, Hensel! ; Mrs. ieerk, Wingham ; Miss Stewart Clin- ton, Nominating—H. Park, Wing - ham; J. E. Tom, Goderich; A. T, Cooper, Clinton ; J. H, McMillan, Gode• rloh; Rae, John Holmes, Blyth. Mr. Stoneman, having arrived, read hie report as treasurer, showing a bal- ance on hand of $8.17. On motion the report was received and referred to Messrs. Yeo and Welsh, as auditors. The first paper on the program, " The Teacher's Material and How to Work Upon it," was then given by Mr, D. E. Munro, of Auburn. This paper, a some- what lengthy one met with the highest commendations From several of the audience. Any short summary would not do It justice, and after a discuseion of the beet means of securing its publi- oatlen, the resolution committee were asked to consider way, and means to that end. Some Lf the delegates won- dered how the average teacher would get time for so elaborate a plan of study as that outlined by Mr. Munro, and were informed that he found two or 2y hours on Sunday and 15 minutes a day through the week ample time for so thorough a study of.the next Sunday's lesson. After a short conference with Mr. J. A. Jackson, provincial secretary, as to the afternoon program, the convention adjourned for dinner. hospitality today, and also the managers of the Presbyterian church for the use of their edifice in which to hold this convention. These resolutions were taken up seria- tim and all adopted as read. NOMINATING GOMMITTEt9. President, Mr, D, E. Munro; vice- president, Mr. J. Elgin Tom; vice- presidents, all presidents of local organi- zations; executive, Peter Frayne, Itev, F. E. Malott, James Keys, Varna; James Scott, Clinton; H. Park, Wing - ham; G. F. Blair, Brussels; Rev. 1. B. Wallwia, Seaforth; James Mitchell, Goderich; John Dustow, Nile Rev. John Holmes, Blyth ; Rev. E. IL Saw- ers, Brumfield. Secretary -treasurer, J. C. Stoneman ; corresponding secretary, Dr, Towler. The report was adopted as read. On the subject, "How to Make the Sunday School Felt," Rev, Richard Hobbs, of Wingham, and Bev, P. A. McLennan, of Kippen, appointed to dis- cuss two divisions, were both absent, but Rev. H. M. Manning, of Clinton, dealt with "the home" division in a most interesting manner. Mr. Jackson then took up normal training, and his treatment of the sub- oct for an hour brought out One of the liveliest discussions in the history of the association. With printed charts to outline his ideas he taught that normal teaching means rule or right teaching. The aim of Sunday school work is to bring the child to know "The Book," and then its author God, In order to do this it is of tirec importance to (1) know God, (2) know the child, (8) know the Book. Some teachers know the Book well and know God, but dont know the child, end thus fail; whilst others know the child hut not ""the Book." Sot to here effectual teaching they must know both. In respect to " the Book" we ehould teach its structure, books, writers, geography, history, doc- trines. In the matter of the child, body, mind and soul muse all be considered. In the past we have taught as though the latter was the only thing to be ccn- eidered. Two pointe touched by Mr. Jackson which brought out discussion and a difference of opinion ,were: (1) Which qualification in a teacher is of more importance—a knowledge of the book or a knowledge of the child nature ? (2) How far should a teacher refer to alleged diecrepancles or errors in the Bible, or discuss the objections of skep- tics or higher criticism before hisclams? Is it not better that the scholars should he se informed that to some extent they would bo able to meet at least the surface arguments of doubters and iofldals. The last subject for the afternoon session was "How the Sunday Sebool Should he Conducted," by Mr. J, E. Tom, who said : (1) The room should be ready to re- ceive pupils at a fixed time; (2) A re- sponsible officer, if possible the euperin- teudent, should be present whets the school -room is opened; (8) Officers, teachers and pupils should be ppunctual ; (4) The superintendent must begin his exercises on time end carry out his pre- viously arranged program without any lose of time • (5) The exercises must be interesting brief, and freduontly chang- ed; (6) The hymns must be suitable and inspiring. There must be selected singers to lead the singing; (7) The re- view of lesson must be brief. pointed, and joined in by the pupils; (8) Super- intendent must have general oversight of the classes. Pupils should be chang- ed from one class to another whenever necessary; (9j The session should not exceed one hour ; always dismiss on time. A warm invitation was given by Dr. Towler, on behalf of Winggltatn, that the next convention be held there, and this seemed to meet with unanimous approval, and was so decided. EVENING SESSION. A most enjoyable feature of this ses- sion was the song service conducted for the first half hour. It was under the leadership of the choir of the church, and was greatly enjoyed by the large au tieoce. Mr. Jackson took up Sunday school work, and traced the history of the Sunday school from the very commence - AFTERNOON stvtsioi. After devotional exercises, Mr. Jack- son for half an hourconductedhieround table conference, some of the most in- teresting questions regarding school management being discussed. These were selected at random from a list of 26 dietribnted by Mr. Jackson, and thedis- cussion thereon was lively and interest- ing. Among tiie questions discussed were: (1) Sunday school libraries. The idea was brought out that schools should have libraries bearing on the work of the Sunday school, such as cotnmentaries, normal courses, etc., and dependence on other seems, as public libraries for other reading. (2) How can we indece the scholars to study their lessons before coming to the class? Some methods suggested were, keep a week ahead, and the Sunday before; (a) Give something that will Interest and cause the lesson to be looked up; (h) Us- ing the Scripture ren tines or lessons in the reading at family worship, and have them read in the daily readings in the public school. This last suggestion brought out many approving remarks, and the idea was referred to the reso- lution committee for considefation, (8) Review Sonde)/ and how to conduct. Class promotion. (4) Primary depart- ment; etc. The committees then reported as fol- lows: R1ta0LUTI0N OO:OJitTTEE. 1. That this convention of Sunday school workers of the county of Huron heartily endorsee the principle of the Lilt introduced into the House of Com- mune by Mr, Robert Bickerdike, M.P., to prohibit absolutely the manufacture, importation and sale of cigarettes, the only remedy, we believe, to overcome the growing evils of this baneful trade, and that copies of this resolution he emit to Hon. Charles Fitzpatrick, min - facer of justice, and to Mr. Bickerdike. 2. That the paper read by Mr. D. E. Mauro be sent to elm editor of the Sun- day School Times, Philadelphia, with a request for its publication in that paper and some arrengemeut for distributing copies amongst the Sunday School teachers and the schools of our county. 8. That hereatter the official program of future eonventiote be published and distributed at least one month before the date of the convention, copies to ho sent to every pastor and superintendent in the county. 4. We earnestly recommend that the Hon. Mlnisteq of Education be urged to snake such regulations as wilt prescribe for the daily Scripture readings in the public schools the lessons of the Inter- national Sunday School ,cries, and the daily readings connected therewith. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR CONVENTION The annual convention of the Huron county Christian Endeavor association was held in the Blyth Presbyterian church on friday last itt conjunction with the Sunday school convention held on the previous day. Some 60 delegates were in attendance. At 8.45 a,m. the Rev. D. N. McCamus, of Sarnia, gave a Bible reading on the gospel according to St. John, which was exceedingly profitable. Tho remaining hour and a half of the morning session was taken up with the subjects, "The Pastor's Responsibility for Leadership with Local Societies" and "The Societies' Responsibility for Following thePaetor'e Leading." Rev. James Hamilton, of Goderich, gave a pointed address on the former and daring the discussion the President J. Elgin Tom, A. T. Cooper, Rev, 'r. B. Coupland, Hugh Bain, Alex. Welsh and others took part, The following committees were ap- pointed, resolution, finance and nom- inating. Resolution: Rev. James Ham- ilton, Goderich Charles Mustard, Brucefleld; A. T. Cooper, Clinton; Miss Stevens, Clinton; Miss Coupland, Auburn. Finance: Rev. M. ,I, Wilson, Nile; John Wilford, Myth ; W.Thomp- son, Wingham; Miss Ross, Blyth ; Miss Stewart, Clinton. Nominating: Rev, E. H. Sewers, Brucelield,; Hugh Bain, Godcrioh; Rev. C. D. Damm, Deebwood; Mrs. M. J. Wilson, Nile; Miss Maud Wray, Belgrave; Alx. Elder, Blyth. The afternoon session opened at two p.m., President J. E. 'Toni in the chair•. Four five-minute addressee were de• livered on the theme. "Seine Fruits of Christian Endeavor." The subjects, "Training re Christian Testimony," "Missionary Studies," "Trained and Equipped Young Christians" and "Christian Comradeship," were taken by Miss Addie Kauffmatt, of Clinton; Mies W. Thompson, of Wingham ; Rev. James Hamilton and Hugh Batty, of Goderich. A symposium on junior work follow- ed with the subjects, "What May We Expect of Thein' and " What May They Expect of Us," taken be Mrs, John Robb, of Brussels, and Miss L. of Clinton. Mrs. Stevens,tobb laid great emphasis on the importance of early training. Nothing could be accomplished without training ; the moral virtues were all the result of practice, of practioe continued until it became second nature. Everything that we could expect of juniors pre- supposed careful trainieg of the moral virtues and mental powers. (-enrage, temperance, truthfulness, fortitude end justice should ehow themselves in the young if properly- trained. "Bible Study," "The Quiet Hour," and "Daily Prayer," were introduced by Rev. D. N. McCamus, of Sarnia ; Rev. M. J. Wilson, of Nile, and Rev. J. L. Small, of Auburn. The nominating, committee recom- mended the following persona as the officers for the coming year, '!'hese were approved of by the convention : President. A. T. Cooper, Clinton; tire, vice-president, Miss Ella Anderson, Blyth ; second vice-president, W Thompson, Wingham; secretary, Rev. James Hamilton, Goderich; treasurer, Miss Nellie Harris, Goderich ; executive committee, Walter Hall, Wingham; Rev. C. D. Damm, Crediton ; Miss M, E, Roes, Brussels; Charles Mustard, Bruceield ; Mies Coupland, Auburn. The resoletiob committee reported the following recommendations, which were passed by the convention: (1) The ecceptauce of the invitation of the Winghatn local union to hold the county Christian Endeavor union in Wingham next year. (2) That to the executive conmitten be left the setting of the date for the meeting of the ca:yen tion next yeer. (3) That we endorse tin, resolution passed yesterday by the Sabbath school convention in reference to the anti - cigarette bill, and also that we heartily endorse any steps which they may take. (4) That a Hearty vote of thanks be tendered to the people of Blyth who have so hospitably entertained the dole• pates, to the authorities of the church who have kindly given the use of the ment of the Jewish nation, and con- sidered the Sunday school was tho church's greatest workshop. He em- phasized the importance of the doctrines of the church being thoroughly taught to the child whilst young. Abort 1860 there was a great revival in Sunday sebnol work, and in fact, in all church work. 'Three nen stand out promi- nently at We time iu Sunday school work—D. L. Moody, 1Vm. Reynolds and B. F. Jacobs. Mr. Jackson em- phasized the necessity of thoroughly drilling children in the doctriuea of christiauity, and. would load them to God when young. Rev. Dr. Daniel, cf Goderich, was the last speaker and gave a very elo- quent and instructive address on "The interrogation Mark." This is an age of investigation and discovery, because an age of questions. How far may we question in Sunday school wort? There are three things to find out: (t) How much time given to laison ; (2) How much thought given to leeeen ; (8) How best by imestioee to impart what the child lecke; and having found by thie judicious queetfonin , by a few more qquestions udiciously asked nu- b.' That this convention desires meet part what isnot�taewn. h • B LYT H, BANK OF HAMILTON Capital, all paid up, $2,000,000. Reserve, $t,600,000. Total Assets, over $Jo,000,000. JAMES TURNBULL, GENERAL MANAGER. BLYTH AGENCY. Notes Discounted and Collected. Drafts Issued. General I3anking Business Transacted. SAVINGS DEPARTMENT. Sums of $t and upwards received and interest allowed compounded half yearly. T. W. 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We have added FRUIT JARS to our stock and are showing an immense range of the best in the market. Any quantity of EGOrS taken in exchange for goods. D. M. McBEATH Br-YTH PRETORIA BLOCK . . ♦ 1d Y building, to the decoration committee who have worked so faithfully, to the united choir who have furnished such good music, and to all others who hate helped in any way to make the couveu- ti0u a success. Int he evening a largely attenders song service was held in the church, Mr. A. T. Cooper, the new president, tacup,ying the chair, Devotional exercises were conducted by Rev. J. L. Small, of An- hurn, and an anthem was sun;; by the combined choirs of Blyth. Rev. C. 11. Sewers, of Brncefield, gave the first address 00 " Personal Effort in the Harvest of Soule." Four motives that should lead to such effort were, love for souls, loyalty to Christ our Lang, love to God. for our Saviour, welfare and sal- vation of our own smile. The extent of our responsibility was the limit of our ability and opportunity. Everyone should do his share, as the sueeess of the whole depended on the faithfulness of each part. A selection was given by a male quar- tette. composed of members of the Methodist choir, and solos were given by Miss Patterson, of Auburn, and Mr. Gilroy, of Brussels, Miss Jones and Mr, Zeigler, of Cliutou, sang a deett. An address on " L{armotty" was given by Rev. D. N, lle0atnue, of Sar - the speaker went on to talk of the har- mony that should prevail among Chris- tians and that would exist in each heart when attuned to the. Divine will. J3ighteoesness alone collie bring har- mony. If the heart was right when (hod apeeks man mast. hear, just as a violin when placed at a distance from it piano would sound when the violin was played if the violin were tuned to the piano. The law of harmony worked for the regeneratinu of souls. The evening session eoteluded with a consecration service. --Major Charles Wilson, of Seaforth, is dead. He had been i11 for Some time, and was in a critical condition for several days. He was ono of the pie. neors of the Aird regiment, and retired three years ago. 1{" was a crack shot, and on three or four occasions epees) ed with the Canadian team at Wimbledon and Bi.sley, His splendid sheeting one year was rewarded with the presenta- tion of a hedge, which was pinned on his breast by the late Queen Victoria. Major Wilson is one of the three broth- ers who have long been prominently connected with the 88rd, the otlees being Col. J. G. Wilson, the former commanding officer, now of Santa Luta, Alberta, and Capt. Alex. Wilson, pia. Starting with musiugl Harmony, of Seaforth,