National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1868-10-30

SECOND ANNUAL STATE CDNvEN.
TON.
RRArrIEpoRo, Oct. IA, 1858.

IkONs
BRATTLEBoRo, Oct. IA, 1858.
At the International Convention
of the Young Mems Christian Asso
citation which was held in Montreal
one year ago last June, the seven
delegates who represented Vermont
resolved to call a State Convention.
Many difficulties were experienced,
but faith aud zeal triumphed over
them, and the first convention held
in Burlington last raar sas masaet
with earnestness and interest.
The second State Convention wa.
called with more certainty of sue
cess, and those who enjoyed the ex
ercises last year, have for weeks
been looking forward with eager ex
pectation for today.
The preliminary prayer meeting
last evening, led by Rev. A. g.
Stevens Of Woodstock, was we'll at
tended and full of interest.
This morning a prayer meeting
was held from half past eight tt
half past nine, under charge of Mr.
Edward Hungerford Of Burlington
AT halt past nine the convention
was called to order by Rev. A. G.
Stevens, Vice President of the last
Convention, and an organization eff
fected by choice Of Geo. Il. Davis
of Burlington for President +. G.
White of Bennington and II. f
Forrest of Bradford, Vice Presi
dents; J. J. Esty and G. II. Clapp
of Brattleboro and I. e. Potter OF
Rutland Secretaries.
The remainder of the morning
was occupied in hearing reports o.
the different associations.
There are now thirty.nine associa
tions in the State. Probably the
most efficient according to numbers
are those at Pittsburg and Shore
ham. The latter, begun by single
individual, is the only one in thu
State which owns a building. Th'
many items of interest given, SHOW
progress in all and prove that thes'
organizations are worthy Of sup
port.
Prof. Winslow of Saratoga, Ney
York, spoke briefly of the activ'
organizations Al that place. If an.
business man having young me-
under his charge refuses to encoul
age an organization, having for it
object the elevation of young mer
he must be unconscious that he
working against his own interest.
The exercises of the Afternoon
commenced with full and interest
ing prayer meeting, led by Benz. X
Chase of Rutland, after which tn
question of Association Work wa
fully discussed. The speakers wer
limited to three minutes each, whic
prevented a wide range of argl
mcnt, but gave life and interest t
the remarks-and when singl
verse of a familiar hymn interrupte
the racy speeches, the effect wa
' electrical. The best forms Of ass,
| ciation work were defined to be sy
/ tematic and thorough labor and pc
sCnal effort.
An open air meeting was held
7 front of the association Rooms :
$ seven this evening, which was AZ
), dressed 10y ID. l.. Moody of Chicag
Despite the dark, cold and damp,
p was attended by a large crowd, VIII
c paid the closest attention.
: III the evening tho church (Co'
: gregationaD WAS packed, pulpI
I galleries and aisles.
= Rev. Mr. Douglass spoke for fl
teen minutes Of the work in lndl;
! after which Mr.. ID. l.. Moody Va
: given the remainder of the evening
} and held the close attention of II
audience till the close Of the NEE
. ing. So great was the enthuslas
' at times, it vented itself III applauS
4 lie spoke Of the folly of any Sc
I, tional feeling and the necessity
- work, and how the humbleSt instr
J., ment may often be made the meal
of great results; AS illustrations
the calling of David, a poor she
o. herd boy-Elisha and Moses.
le any one has but single talent,
" him use it, and he will not be dwarf,
le any longer. rhe speaker gave
d stance of the result of such wor
He also spoke of the need eXistil
that the associations of Nermo
NJ strike for h1ildIug, as a valual
n, auxiliary in their work.-BWlingt
le Free PysSS.