Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1868-10-01

next session will be held a, Georgia,
brother Steele 10 preach the annual, broth
e. Hodge the doctIlntl sermun Gener'
gu, contribution we're taken up for the
State Convention and Missionary Union.
The pressing wants OF tho churches in
Montgomery and low Il were presented
by their pastors, and deep interest was
felt these churches must have immedi-
ate help, was the general impression. A
large attendance was present TO the close,
and all felt II was good 10 be there,
CONGREGATIONAL,
A Congregational church Of twelve
members was organized at North London
derry, Aug, 10Th. The exercises were as
follows: Introductory, by Rev, L. ],
Ward. of Grafton; prayer, by Rev. T. c.
Lord, Of Chester; sermon, by Rev, X, $,
Cushman, Of Manchester; constituting
the church, by Rev, J, W. c, Pike, Of
Weston; consecrating prayer, by Rev, A,
Stevens, MODERATOR Westminster West ;
fellowship of the churches, by Rev, l..
Loring, Of saxton's River address TO the
church, by Rev. +, w, olmstcad, Of East
Dorset
Tho Bethany Church Rev, DIR, Lords
at Montpelier, is to be dedicated on the
18th of October Tho pcws will probably
be sold Immediately after the dedication,
They are one hundred and sixty in num-
Der, and have been appraised, by the COM
mitteo appointed for that purpose, at a
sum sufficient to cover the whole cost of
the house 100000. The appraised value
of the pews ranges from $50 TO $1,000,
Mr. ], III. Babbitt was ordained pastor
Of tho Congregational church in Waits.
field, on the 10th inst. The examination
of the candidate, though brief, was very
satisfactory to the Council. The sermon
delivered by Prof L. C. Smyth, of And
over Theological Seminary, from LIST Cor.
XIV Il, |. C., was most interesting pre-
sentation Of the uniqueness of Christ's hu-
manity. The several parts of the ordina-
ton service We're ably and faithfully per-
formed. And the whole was listened TO
by large and interested audience.
Tho White Street Congregational
Church in Burlington, is to be repaired
and renovated, by painting the interior,
replacing the old cushions and carpets
with new, and making other changes
which will add much to its comfort and
attractiycncSs as a place of worship.
Rev, Joseph Underwood, of Hard
wick, is a member elect Of the next Legis-
laturc
Rev Merritt b. Page has closed his
lahors As acting pastor at johnson.
Rev. DIR. W. G. T. Shedd now preach
cs in the Central Presbyterian Church,
Brooklyn.
EPISCOPAL.
On Friday of last week, Bishop Bis
sell confirmed two persons in st. Stephens
Church, Middlebury, making fifteen in
al confirmed in that church within about
nine months
Bishop Bissell preached in St. Luke's
Church, 81. ,Alhans, on Tuesday morning
and evening, and made very favorable
impression. At the evening service he
confirmed twenty-five persons
1t is said that memorials will be
presented at the next Episcopal General
Convention, asking for the repeal of the
canons which forbid ministers officiating
in each others parishes without permits
sion and ministers of other denomina-
tions officiating in Episcopal churches.
LIBERAL CHRISTIAN.
Two female preachers took part in
the ordination of w. G. Haskell over the
Uuiver-alist Church at Marblehead last
week; Eey. Miss Olympia Brown and
Rev. Mrs. ]. "a. lIanaford.
NAruRuIZATIOE.-A special session
Of the County Court will be held, for the
naturalization Of foreigners, on the 18th
day ri October, commencing at 10 o'clock
a. NJ, and continuing through the day.
Parties desiring naturalization must be
present at the County Clerks Office with
.l,ir ,,r,..F J9d u.t1