The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-09-21

of Scripture, and Simeon Giller aged Is COM
mitted 400. These were the two largest.
After reading the report S. B. Tolman, rep
resentatiye elect of the town of Greensboro,
was called upon by the President, and deliv-
cred very neat, appropriate and suitable
address. Short speeches were also delivered
at intervals by Rev. e. Campbell and Rev. J..
p. Stone. Mr.. Stone, who is very earnest
in the cause of Sabbath schools and jealous
in every good work, and who was instrumsn-
tai in procuring small library from the
Mass. S. S. Society for each school, address
ed the children in his usually able, happy
and interesting style. showing the value of
the Bible to individuals and nations, and ell
! couraging all to read and circulate it. The
Brass Band from the town Of Cabot was in
attendance and discoursed several pieces of
music in very effective style. Old Hundred
always new, was really grand.
To the town hall, which was tastefully
arranged with evergreen, where long tables
were neatly spread by the ladies of the town,
beautifully decked with flowers of various CO.
lors and sweet smells, and loaded with the
good things Of this life, the large assembly
marched at noon and did ample justice to the
supply Of rich viands beautifully provided
and gracefully served out by the daughters Of
Eve. under the guidance of Capt. Haskell
the very efficient marshal of the day, it was
designed to march in procession through the
village, and out to our beautiful Caspian lake
but were prevented by the descending rain
to the great regret of young and old for the
lake always beautiful. IN itself, is now render
ed more SO by the beautiful little steamer
that has lately been launched on its waters
and is now making its frequent excursion,
to the satisfaction of all. The lake now pre-
sen:s great attraction to excursionists, and al
such will lind ample and excellent accommo
da'ions in the Caspian Hotel kept by B. S
Wilson, esq, who seeks to make his house ;
home for his guests.
The following resolutions were proposed
by Rev. J. Z. Stone and unanimously passed
THE ORLEANS BELLE.
Res0lred, That We welcome her to the wa
tiers of our Caspian and that should sht
prove herselt,-as We trust she villa pru
dent, orderly, and well-behaved young lady
avoiding bad company, and keeping tie Chris
tim sabbath, as all good Young ladies' arr
wont to do; We will endeavor to favor hel
with frequent visits, and to aid her in obtain
lng among US comfortable support.
THE CABOT BAND.
Resolred, That our thanks are due to III
gentlemen composing it, for their attendanc
with US to-day, and for the sweet music the
have discoursed in our hearing, and tina
their visit here will long be remembered b
Us with interest and gratitude.
THE BIBLE.
Res0lred, That it is the book of books
given 10y inspiration of God, and that hereai
ter We study lis sacred pages with more ca,
nestnesS than hitherto; knowing that is or
~ oy tanning HeeU ~ us ulSlne pfeceptS an
; principles, that any can cleanse their way c
become truly wise.
OUR SABBATH SCHOOLS.
Resolved. That their end is not Yet, bu
that hereafter we will engage in them wit
more ZEAL energy and courage than hereto
fore regarding the success of the past as a
assurance for the future.
: 6. CAMPBELL, Secy.