THE TEACHERS AND OFFICERS.
By J. O. Corliss
These should be chosen with reference to their adaptability to the work, rather than to their position in the church or society. A superintendent is needed. Who shall fill the place? Well, there is Bro. A; he is an influential citizen, besides he is one of our oldest members. His good standing in the community and long connection with the church certainly entitle him to our consideration. And there is Bro. B; he is well acquainted with the truth, as is well attested by his many victories, when "contending for the faith" on the street-corners and in other public places. Then there is Bro. C, who once thought he had a call to preach, but his sermons were so long and so dull that his congregation all left him and never came back again. A superintendent must do a great deal of talking any way, and why would not this be just the place for Bro. C to exercise his gift? The children could not run away till school was out, for you know it would not be allowed. Such men are not the ones for the place. There are other things to be considered besides age, learning, or fluency; and in the absence of these qualifications, place one in the position of superintendent (if he can be found) who has the peculiar faculty of teaching and of attracting all, old, young, and little children, and making them feel that they are working with, rather than under him. Old or young, rich or poor, it matters not; if devoted, let him take the place because he is qualified to fill it.