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REPORT 
 
 OF THS 
 
 SYi>TOI>'S COMMITTEE 
 
 ON 
 
 SABBATH SCHOOLS 
 
 OF THE 
 
 PRESBTTERIAK CHTTBCH OF CANADA, 
 
 IN CONNECTION WITH THE 
 
 CHURCH OF SCOTLAND. 
 
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 KINGSTON: 
 
 JAME3 M. CREIGflTON, BOOK AND JOB PRINTER. 
 
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The following queries were addressed to each Kirk Session on 
 the 2nd January last : — 
 
 1. Name and locality of School ? 
 
 2. When established? 
 
 8. Name of Superintendent ? 
 
 4. How many Male Teachers, and how many Female, arc in 
 your School ? 
 
 6. Average attendance of Male Teachers ? 
 " " " Female " ? 
 
 6. How many Scholars' names are on your EoU ? 
 
 7. What is the average attendance of hoys ? 
 
 " M u u jjiris? 
 
 8. Compared with the previous year, what has been ycur 
 increase or diminution ? 
 
 9. Have you observed any evidence of the commencement or 
 progress of spiritual life among your Sabbath Scholars ? 
 
 10. Is your School suffering from any particular cause ? If 
 BO, what? 
 
 11. Are you aware whether it exercises a beneficial influence 
 upon the families to which the children belonp, or upon others ? 
 
 12. Have you a Library ? If so, state the number of Vols., 
 whence obtained, and if they are all suitable for Sabbath reading ? 
 
 13. To what extent do your Scholars take tb<5 " Juvenile 
 Presbyterian" ? 
 
 14. Do you distribute any other publications among them ? 
 
 15. Have you used any published " Scheme of Lessons ?"* 
 
 16. Give an outline of the exercises, as conducted in vour 
 School ? 
 
 17. Have you had quarterly or other periodical examinations 
 of your Scholars ? 
 
 18. What has your Scuool done for Missions ? 
 
 19. Have you regular Teachers' Meetings ? If so, describe 
 their nature, purpose, and result ? 
 
 Thie Oommittee reeommend to vour notice tho " Scheme of Sabbath Sohool Lewona 
 for 1860/' publiibed for ttie M ootreaJ Sabbath School AMOcUtioo. 
 
REPORT. 
 
 The time has again arrived when it becomes the duty of the 
 Synod's Committee on Siibbatii Schools to submit their Annual 
 lieport. Three years have now elapsed since the Synod caused 
 special attention to be directed to Sabbath School interests and Sta« 
 tistics. In the tirst Report, that for the year 1857, it is stated that 
 the Committee "only received thirty-three replies ;" while some of 
 ♦■hcse reported no Sabbath Schools. In the second Report, that for 
 1858, the Committee state that they " have received answers from 
 forty Sabbath Schools." For the year 1^59, your Committee have 
 to report answers from forty-three Sabbath Schools, and of more 
 than that number they have heard. 
 
 Tlio number of scholars on the Rolls of the 43 reporting 
 Schools is f<mnd to be 3,(528, with an average attendnnce of 2374-j. 
 This would give on the Roll of each School 84, and an average at- 
 tendance of 55. Throughout the whole there is during the year an 
 increase of 209 scholars, and a decrease of 32, mnking a gain of 
 177. In these Schools we have enrolled 194 male teachers and 172 
 female, making a total of 366 teachers, or at the rate of over 8 
 teachers for each School. 
 
 Obviously these numbers do not represent the actual numbers 
 of our Sabbath School Teachers and Scholars ; they only exhibit 
 the attendance of those Schools which have complied with the in- 
 structions of the Synod. Of the Schools heard from this year, 11 
 arc either new or not previously reported. From the Minister of 
 our Church at Brock, the Committee learned that while he had 
 found it impracticable to have a Sabbath School, he was in the 
 habit of teaching a week-day Bible Class. From Osnabruck the 
 Minister writes, that owing to distance, there is no Congregational 
 Sabbath School, but that a large proportion of a Union Sabbath 
 SlIioo! is composed of his young people. There are many other 
 instances referred to in the replies, of the children of our Church 
 attending Union Sabbath Schools. 
 
 In addition to the numbers named of Sabbath Scholars, the 
 Return from St. Andrew's Church, Ottawa, informs us — "There are 
 two Bible Classes in connection with the congregation; one meets 
 on Saturday, attended by 100, increase as compared with last year, 
 27. One on Sabbath, attended by 28. Total, 123." St. Andrew's 
 Church, Quebec, also reports an increase of 10 as compared with 
 last year in the Bible Class, making the attendance to be 60. 
 
 Of the Schools that reported last year, 7 with 462 scholars' 
 names on the Roll, have not been heard from this year. A notice 
 in the Presbyterian of March last, shows that on the 1st of January, 
 i860, there were on the Roll of St. Andrew's Church, Hamilton, 
 
he duty of the 
 t their Annual 
 
 Synod caused 
 crests and Sta« 
 ; is stated that 
 
 while some of 
 Report, that for 
 1 answers from 
 ommittee have 
 , and of more 
 
 43 reporting 
 ;ince of 2374^. 
 an average at- 
 ing tlieyearan 
 king a gain of 
 achers and 172 
 rate of over 8 
 
 actual numbers 
 y only exhibit 
 ed with the in- 
 1 this year, 11 
 he Minister of 
 while he had 
 he was in the 
 Osnabruck the 
 Congregational 
 Jnion Sabbath 
 re many other 
 of our Church 
 
 Scholars, the 
 s — ''There are 
 on ; one meets 
 with last year, 
 
 St. Andrew's 
 lompared with 
 3 be 60. 
 h 462 scholars' 
 ear. A notice 
 1st of January, 
 rch, Hamilton, 
 
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 250 scholars. The Sabbath School connected with the colored 
 congregation, Niagara, was conducted during the summer months 
 by a student of Queen's College. We may allow oO as the n\nnbor ou 
 the lloll. Dundee also reports a tlourisliing Sabbath School with 
 60 sciiolars on tlie Roll and 8 teachers, with the Minister as Super- 
 intendent. This, liowever, docs not belong to ti»c Statistics of 
 1859, as it only commenced in January last. It does not therefore 
 enter into the Synopsis now subtnitted. If to these numbers wo 
 odd 25 as the probable number belo)i;iing to the Bible Cliiss of the 
 Kev. Mr. Catni)bfil, Brock, we shall have lOoO young persons m\- 
 ditional to the 8628 scholars reported in the " lieturns ;" or 46u8 
 under instruction and training by the Church, exclusive of those 
 attending Union Sabbath Schools and those of whom nothing has 
 bccu heard. 
 
 St. Andrew's Church Sabbath School, Belleville, whose return 
 was forwarded tt)o late, has 3 male and 4 Icmale teachers; 50 sehob 
 ars on Roll, average attendance of boys 23, of girls 17 ; has a 
 library of 560 vols., and takes 30 copies of the Juvtuilt Prefilz/terian. 
 
 I'he Committee deeply regret that the Statistics supplied, come 
 BO far short of all'ording a complete view of the nuuibeis of children 
 and youth taught in our Sabbath Schools. In order to remedy this 
 defect, they earnestly suggest to the Syjiod the propriety of enjoin- 
 ing Presbyteries to take the oversight of this business. 
 
 Besides the strictly Congregational and Missionary Schools of 
 the Church, Union Sabbath Schools may proj)eiIy receive attention 
 when circumstances render it desirable. Kach Minister .'^hould as- 
 certain, as nearly as possible, the number of his young people who 
 are attending these or other Sabbath Schools, and forward the in- 
 formation to the Committee that may be appointed. 
 
 From the f\\ct that some Schools which appeared in last year's 
 Report, have sent no ** Returns" this year, it may be inferred — that 
 they do not consider it necessary to report every year. This is an 
 error that ought to be corrected. In order that our Statistics may 
 be of great value, it is requisite to know our exact strength every 
 year, and to be able to compare the present with the past. 
 
 The Committee believe that a considerable number of Subbath 
 Schools have never reported at all. This may arise from inditler- 
 ence, negligence, or from a desire not to expose their weakness. 
 The omission, however, is injurious and culpable. Some of the 
 reported Schools are indeed small, but their compliance with the 
 wise injunction of the Synod is at once honorable to themselves and 
 useful to the whole Church. 
 
 It is of great consequence that each Pastor should, if possible, 
 have a Sabbath School for the young of the flock, and that he 
 ehould superintend it himself. The precious seeds that he there 
 BOWS, he may confidently anticipate, will not perish, but ripen into 
 the fruits of righteousness. His own mind and spirit will there be 
 often invigorated and refreshed, by witnessing the buds and bios- 
 
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 Boms of genuine cliristi.inity in young disciples of tho ailorccl and 
 loved Muster. Still, important ns the presence and inllucnce of tho 
 spiritual shepherd are, in the school, it is much to be regretted if it 
 be broken up or the work be declined, " when from any cause he 
 ceasoM to superintend it personally." 
 
 Some of the Schools corn)>hun of dificouragement from the 
 want of teaehcrp. It is sincerely hoped that puHcring from this 
 cause will be greatly diminished by the increased ititorest felt in the 
 welfare of Sabbath Schools by o)ir christian jicople. When the 
 private members of the Church {rive themselves gratuitously, lov- 
 ingly and humbly to the good work of Sabbath School tench ing, we 
 have one of the most hcalthlul mnnii'estations of life in the Church. 
 
 Universal cx])erience has shewn that Sabbntli School influ- 
 ences are an aid and a stimulus to the sueeessfnl lullilment of the 
 duties of homo chri><tiau education. "While the cliildreu of the 
 godless may be savingly benefitted by the teaching and guidance 
 of true christians striving for their highest good, the Sab! atb 
 School Institution, when cllieiently couditcled, is highly valued by 
 pious parents, as ])romotive of diseipleship to Jesus. The objection 
 that it interferes with parental obligations or leads to their neglect, 
 is now seldom heard. When the existence of a School is so per- 
 verted, it may well be feared that without it things would be in a 
 worse state. 
 
 It needs to be rcpeatedlj'- urged that the necessarily limited re- 
 ligious instruction — communicated in our week-day Common 
 Schools, — is a strong argument for the Church's zealously operating 
 ou the hearts and minds of those who are in the morning of life. 
 It will require the harmonious co-operation of jiastors, teachers and 
 parents to obviate the evils to which the y(uing are exposed and to 
 instil into their souls the lessons which *' the Spirit of Ijifein Christ 
 Jesus" will bless, for enabling them to walk in wisdom's ways. 
 Here again the responsibility of each of Zion's watchmen appears, 
 to take heed, that so far as in him lies only " sound doctrine " and 
 **the truth as it is in Jesus " shall be taught the little ones of the 
 flock. Hence not only the Congregational Sabbath School, but any 
 Sabbath School where the Christian Pastor has young members, 
 calLs for his vigilance. 
 
 Much beneiit is derived from the systematic visiting of tho 
 scholars on the part of the teachers. The Committee are persuaded 
 that there is room for vast improvement in this rcs})cct. In our cir- 
 cumstances wc can scarcely look for District visitation ; but that of 
 the members of the Class on the part of the Sabbath School 
 Teacher, is extremely desirable. A delicacy may be felt when, as 
 sometimes happens, some of the parents of the scholars belong to 
 other christian denominations ; but if they have sent their children 
 to any of our Sabbath Schools, it may fairly be presumed that they 
 will gratefully receive and appreciate the visits of teachers who in 
 the spirit of christian fidelity and all'cction, are seeking the spiritual 
 
ho ailorcd and 
 
 iiillucncc of tho 
 
 regretted if it 
 
 11 any cause bo 
 
 nont from the 
 Miji<r from tliis 
 i^rest folt in the 
 e. AVhon tho 
 ifnitoiisly, lov- 
 <>1 tt\'icliin<r, we 
 in tlie Church, 
 I v^chool influ- 
 llihiiont of tlie 
 liildrcii f)f' the 
 ^ and fiuidance 
 , the \Sabl ath 
 lily valued hy 
 ^J'lie objection 
 T tlicir neglect, 
 hool is so per- 
 would be in a 
 
 rily limited re- 
 day Common 
 Duslv operating 
 lornirig of life, 
 rs, teachers and 
 exposed and to 
 f Life in Christ 
 ii^dom's ways. 
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 doctrine " and 
 tie ones of the 
 School, but any 
 ung members, 
 
 visiting of the 
 are persuaded 
 3t. In our cir- 
 n ; but that of 
 id)bath School 
 3 felt when, as 
 ars belong to 
 their children 
 lined that they 
 ichcrs who in 
 g the spiritual 
 
 goodofthoflo most dear to them. Suoh viditing is tliorouglily dif- 
 ferent from that whieh has prosclvtisin for its aim. 
 
 In the hist Kuport of " the Committee of the General Assem- 
 bly on Sabbath Schools," we find that tliorc liad been enrolled 
 throughout tho year the impressively largo number of 120,901 
 Sabbath Scholars, with an average attendance of 1)5.378. Tho 
 example of the Parent Church in its attention to Sabbath Schools 
 is highly animating and worthy of our zealous imitation. Tho 
 same lleport al.so iniorniri us tli;it tho nnruber of scholars above li 
 years of age is about one-tifth of the nusuber on the Koll in Janu- 
 ury. This last statement should be eminently suggestive to us, 
 and the Committee trust that in future, particular attention will bo 
 paid to ascertain how many of our Scholars are above the age of 
 14. Tlic regular attendance of a largo proportion of such senior 
 scliolars would bo regarded ;is healthful and encouraginj^. 
 
 Nearly all our reported Sciiools have Lii)raries. Only three of 
 them distinctly say that they have none, and this is much to be re- 
 gretted as one very important element of thi_i christian good flowing 
 from Sabbath Schools is the dilVasion of books tilted to advance and 
 induce sanctilication of the Sabbath and all that jiertains to the Di- 
 vine life of tho soul. Tho proportion of our Sabbath Schools hav- 
 ing libraries is greater than that of the Sabbath Schools of tho 
 Church of Scotland. Not one-half of their Schools appear to have 
 libraries; only about one-third have. 
 
 Of theSchools in tho '"Synopsis," 20 take the Juvenile Presby- 
 terian to the amount of llO.j copies, to which .if we add 30, the 
 number taken in tho Belleville St. Andrew's Church Sabbath 
 I School, we have a total of 1135 copies taken. Almost all the 
 I Schools distribute other publications also, such as the " Children's 
 j Paper," tho " Child at Home," tho " Sabbath School Visitor," and 
 =i " Child's Paper." "_ Songs of Praise," _" Bateman's Sacred Songs " 
 ' and Tracts, are also in so-nc instances given. 12 of the Schools use 
 ; the " Scheme " of the Montreal Sabbath School Association ; 3 
 1 use the Edinburgh Teacher's Notes. 
 
 AVhcn the Sabbath School has done nothing for Missions, this 
 is not a felicitous state of things. The '' Juvenile Presbyterian " 
 
 • in the No. for May acknowledges receipts to the amount of $-163:18. 
 
 • Of the 43 Schools reported, 10 are seen to have contributed to this 
 j result. Devoutly to embody in practical operation the principles of 
 
 true religion as taught by tho Christian instructor of the Sabbath 
 
 i School, is an evidence of Christian prosperity. How inlinitely mo- 
 
 •; mentous is it that wc all, — each in our several spheres, " be instant 
 
 in season, out of season!" How applicable to all connected with the 
 
 solemn work of Sabbath Schools, arc the words of the Apostle : 
 
 1" Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, 
 always abounding in the work of tho Lord, for as much as ye 
 know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." 
 1 All which is respectfully submitted. 
 
 GEORGE MACDONELL, Corivmer, 
 
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 NOTES FROM THE "RETURNS." 
 
 1. Arthur. — This School complains of " want of teachers and 
 want of books." 
 
 2. Brockville. — The Teachers meet '* for conference as to the 
 interests of the School on the lirst Sabbatli <^f every month." 
 
 3. Buckingham. — The School does good through the library ; 
 the scholars evince a growing interest in the School. The '* Mission 
 School " suiters from want of Teachers. 
 
 5. Cumberland, — In this School there is " a deep interest 
 manifested by a few. Others besides the scholars attend and seenfi 
 interested." The families connected with the School are benefitted. 
 
 6. Clifton. — Suffers from ''irregularity of attendance." The 
 Teachers have occasionally met with an especial view to preparation 
 for the School. 
 
 7. Cornwall. — The School is " appreciated by the families," 
 as indicated by the large average attendance of the scholars. 
 
 8. Fergus. — There is reason to believe that good is being 
 done. The subject of Scri[)ture doctrine or duty to be proved, often 
 engages the attenti()n of those at home besides that of the scholars. 
 The want of more female teachers is felt, of visitation of the schol- 
 ars by the teachers, and of a well-sustained Teachers' meeting. 
 
 9. Guelph. — There is observed " a deeper acquaintance with 
 Divine truth. In two instances there has been marked anxiety 
 about salvation. The Teachers meet weekly to prepare the lesson 
 and secure uniformity of teaching. 
 
 10. Hemmingford. — The Teachers attend very regularly. The 
 distances of Scholars from the School arc disadvantageous. 
 
 11. Kingston. — In this largest of our Sabbatli Schools, the 
 Teachers' attendance is " regular." They have meetings for con- 
 ference and spiritual improvement. The " Child's " and " Chil- 
 dren's" Papers are taken. 
 
 12. Barriejield. — The School here ha. only been taught for 
 about six months of the year. A meeting of the Teachers was 
 held weekly, at which others were wont to be present — making the 
 number attending to be about 20. 
 
 13. Portsmouth. — There has been increased attention to les- 
 sons on the part of many. The School has sutFered from the gen- 
 eral depression of trade in the village. Ship-building especially has 
 fallen off, in consequence of v/hich a considerable number of fam- 
 lies have left. In many cases the School exercises a beneficial influ- 
 ence. The children belong to diiferent denominations. The Teach- 
 ers meet twice a year, l^hey live at a distance from the School, 
 and belong to St. Andrew's Church, Kingston. When the School 
 was commenced, there was great need for it. Since then, various 
 Sabbath Schools have been commenced or revived. Still, " though 
 smaller in numbers," says the Return, " we believe the interest in 
 our School to have encreased The girls especially attend with 
 
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 month." 
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 The " Mission 
 
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 great regularity, and give most commendable attention to their les- 
 sons. We visit regularly the families of the children, and find there 
 many proofs that our labours arc not altogether in vain." "Wo 
 have a social meeting of children and tbcir trieiuls every New Years* 
 morning, and every sunn tier wc have a Steamboat excursion, which 
 affords the greatest pleasure to our School. Ruth lona is regarded 
 as a sister by her suppojters." 
 
 14. Wolfe Island — Sabbath Schools have been in operation 
 during the Summer uiontlis, for nearly six years. The people here 
 are likely soon to have the oversight of a settled Pastor of their 
 own. This will greatly promote the interest of the School. 
 
 15. Lanark — There has been " some" evidence of spiritual life, 
 IG. Middlevilh & Dalhousk — Arc only kept open for six 
 
 months of the year. Distance and bad roads arc impediments; hope- 
 ful of the future. 
 
 17. L^ Origimil—Tho attendance has increased to the amount 
 of 14 per cent. 
 
 18. Melbourne — The attendance of Teachers is regular. There 
 has been a good increase daring the year, and " much that is hope- 
 ful" observed as to spiritual lilc. The "Well Spring," "S.S. Vis- 
 itor," with Tracts and Pamphlets distributed. Increasing interest 
 manifested. The School contributed for various purposes, about 
 $30. The Sabbath School is considered "an indispensable adjunct 
 of a living Church." 
 
 19. Montreal, St Andrew^s — The attendance has increased dur- 
 ing the year. The change to the afternoon lias been found favor^ 
 able. I'hcre is a monthly meeting of the Teachers for devotion and 
 consultation. There is also a weekly meeting on the Friday even- 
 ing of the Teachers of the four City Schools — at which, a model 
 class is taught in connection with the lessons of the following Sab- 
 bath. After the dismissal of the clnss, there is a conversation upon 
 the lesson. There arc also quarterly meetings for hearing reports 
 of the different Schools, discussion of some practical subject, and 
 devotion. These meetings have evidently contributed to an increase 
 of earnestness in the work. Arising out of the Association work, 
 the two Mission Schools arc sustained. A Chapel costing £600 haa 
 been erected at Point St. Charles. At St. Joseph St., besides the 
 School, a weekly prayer meeting, visitation of the district, and a 
 Dorcas Society have been maintained. The usefulness of the asso- 
 ciation is extending. 
 
 20. Montreal^St, PauVs—l^liQ Scholars are generally attentive 
 and evince seriousness. There is difficulty experienced in obtaining 
 a sufficient number of Male Teachers. Tiie " Children's Paper" is 
 distributed. The Teachers have " a monthly meeting for the main- 
 tenance, stability, usefulness and general well-being of the Sabbath 
 School" The meetings "have been usually fairly attended." 
 
 21. Montreal, Point St. Charles— A growing earnestness is ob- 
 servable in a few. There is a want of a sufficiently large library. 
 
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 Much interest is manifested by very many of the parents in the school. 
 The •'Children's Paper" is distributed. The Teachers have month- 
 ly meetings for prayer, a statement of the School for the month is 
 made by the Superintendent, and any matter of interest is discussed. 
 
 22. Montreal, Point JSt. Jotej^h — The progress of the School 
 bas been steady. The Superintendent, Mr. Hay, says: — " Although 
 I do not feel warranted in stating that any of the Scholars have 
 been "born again," I may say this much, that from the regularity 
 and orderly conduct of some, I am led to believe that they are en- 
 quirers. Gratifying cases of a desire to read the Bible have come to 
 my knowledge." The School-room is felt to be small. The library has 
 books for general reading. 70 copies ot the "Child at Home" are cir- 
 culated. "Every Sabbath after the dismissal of the School, the teach- 
 ers meet and engage in prayer for a blessing on the day's labours." 
 
 23. Niagara, — '* The Sabbath School connected with the col- 
 ored congregation ia conducted during the summer and autumn 
 months by a Student of Queen's College, the Minister giving the 
 regular service every 2nd Sabbath during the whole year." 
 
 24 North Eastliope. — This School has no library. 
 
 25. Nottawasaga. — School suffers from want of Teachers, Oc- 
 casionally the Teachers meet for prayer and preparation of lessons. 
 
 26. Orangevilk, — Spiritual life has been observed " in a very 
 few instances." 
 
 27. Ottawa. — The scholars manifest great interest. 
 
 28. Oxford, c&c. — Have observed evidences of spiritual lifo 
 ?* in several instances." Schools suffer from the general poverty of 
 the people. The Minister says : " In one of our Schools we meet 
 weekly to study the lessons, to confer on School matters, and seek the 
 Pi vine blessing on our labours. There is "an increase of proficiency 
 and diligence in the Teachers arid of interest in the Scholars." 
 
 29. Paisley. — " Suffers from want of Teachers duly qualified, 
 and of clothing for the children who otherwise might attend." 
 
 30. Pakenham. — " Various publications are from time to time 
 distributed. The scholars contribute weekly for Missionary purposes. 
 
 31. Perth, — " Thj Teachers attend very regularly." 
 
 32. Peterboro\ — School shews " careful attention and special 
 good behavior. It has monthly Teachers' Meetings for consultation. 
 
 33. Bamsay. — The attendance of Teachers is " quite regular." 
 The School is *' only kept open during the five summer months." 
 There are several Union Schools in the vicinity, attended by chil- 
 dren of the congregation. 
 
 34. Simcoe. — Has " monthly examinations." 
 
 35. Vakartier — The Teachers " all attend regularly." Long 
 experience has oroved the great excellency of the Shorter Catechism. 
 
 36. Westminster — School evinces an earnest desire to read and 
 listen to the Gospel. The parents of the children and other adults 
 attend, with an earnest seeking after the Word of God." Reward 
 Cards are given to meritorious scholars. Teachers' Meetings are 
 beld for prayer.