Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1869-10-28

In pursuance of the call of the State Elk
ecutiye Committee the members of the
different Associations of Vermont, together
with the pastors and delegates of churches,
assembled in Congregational Chapel at ten
o'clock A devotional meeting was held for
one hour, conducted by I. c. Potter of Rut-
land: after which the Convention was called
to order by the former President, George L.
Davis of Burlington, and opened with
prayer by Rev. 4. Mills of Rutland.
On motion committee of nominations
was appointed, consisting of one member
from each Association represented.
BY motion. Bros. G. ID. Spencer of Fair
Haven, aud F p. Brown of Rutland we've
appointed to act in connection with the
President, Geo. Z. Davis, as temporary
business committee.
Convention adjourned to meet in the Con-
gregational church az clock, p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention was called to order by
President Davis. After singing and prayer,
the business committee made their report,
as follows:
Oct. 10, 1862 p. m.-Welcome address
by Rev. l.. Mills OF Rutland, and brief re-
spouse by the President Of the Convention.
3p. m.-Discus,ion of first topic in the
call, viz: A plete conservation Of
myself TO the work appointed by my dear
Redcemcr: its necessity, encouragements
and how shall it be done ?"-to be opened
by Rev. Mr.. Bailey Of Rutland, who will be
allowed ten minutes.
345 10 4 p. m.--Dcvotionai exercises.
4 p. m.--Bricf written reports from Asso-
Citations.
The committee on nominations then
made their report through their Secreta-
ry, T. &. Potter. On motion CT Edgar
j. Bliss, Of Brandon, the report was ac-
ceptod and adopted j was as follows
A. O. S,oyen-, Of Woodstock, President.
Prof. Wobber, OF MIddlebury, 1stV.
Rev. T. Mill-, Of Rutland, ID Vice Pres't
+. G. Potter, of Rutland, Secretary.
T. g. Tuttle, Of Rutland, lat Asst Scc'y,
James Pottlc, Of Fdirhaven, I'd Asst "
Mr. futile asked 10 be excused as he
was member Of the local committee, and
suggested Edsar J. Bliss as his substitute.
Mr.. futile was excused and Mr.. Bliss
was elected. Tho President elect was
warmly welcomed to the chair by the
President of the Convention of 1868, Mr..
Geo. Il. Davis. Brother Stevens took the
chair with few pointed remarks, after
which Rev f. Mills, Of Rutland, well
coined the convention to Rutland in
warm and heartfelt address, when the
hymn Come gracious spirit" was
sung, and the President responded
in behalf OF the convention. The first
topic for discussion was then taken
up, viz: "a complete conservation of
myself to the work appointed by my Re-
deemer, it's necessity, encouragements and
how shall it be done," opened by Rev.
A. i. Bailey, of Rutland, in ten min
utes address. He was followed by Rev.
Mr.. Walker, OF Middlobury Mr. Burt, of
Castleton Geo. T.. Davis, Of Burlington
Rev. j. s. Burrows, of Weston The Presi-
dent here appointed tho permanent bust
ness committee as follows: Geo. T..
Davis, +. p. Brown and G. d. Spencer.
The reports Of associations were then
called for upon which by vote Of the con-
yention, each delegate reporting was
limited 10 three minutes, when reports
from the following associations were read
and disposed Of
Waterbury I. ". &. A., organized June
lltb, 1871. President, J. ). Colby; Vice
President, II dofiu; Cor. Secretary, l.. H.
Hanes. Number II Members, 3s, males
u; females, 7. Regular prayer meeting
Friday eve. Sustain Two Sunday schools,
one nj DuzbHTy tornef ono AT Vermont
Reform school, besides assisting IN The dif.
iefeHt churches ~ town. Have a new place
" nesting. afsi much improved attend. /
auee, We expert constant additions 70 our
membership ard there - considerable re-
!i2Dps interest % lhg village.
The membership Of the r. 81. &. 4. of
Pairfaz ia as follows Active ~; associate. +
10: HONORARY, 3; whole number, 10. our
average attendance has been small, only
about ~, yet VIC believe that God docs not
conquer ~ numbers but by The Spirit. T
Though feeble aud feH, having been Or
RaDized but a short time, wc intend, God
being our helper, 70 carry the tom for
Christ, and have recently commenced to I
hold mission meetings.
The Middletown Association was organ
lied March 1T, f56g. Active members, IG;
males, s; females, H.. total, 81. Interest
good with those who attend, bnt little mani
tested by others.
The Y. II. G. a. Of North Bennington, VI,
was organized December 9TH, 1868. Presi-
dent, T. Potter; Ficc-Prcs ieut, Albert
Robinson; Secretary, Ralph Henry. Mum
Der Of members, 80; active members, 90;
asso late, 2; honorary, Al; number Of aver
age attendance, 50. Number OF volumes in
library, 30; value of library, so. Three
meetings arc held each week in our rooms
and one district meeting, this is our regular
work, besides we have meetings appointed
by our pastors but left TO our charge.
The Wsybriizc Association has SO mem
bers-30 males and 80 females. II was
organized last March; holds one regular
meeting on Tuesday evening Of each week
has part Of the time through the early part
of The season sustained three meetings.
The influence Uf the association in uniting
the three different denominations in the
great work Of jesus has been most healthy
and cheering 10 all tie lovers of Zion.
There is q growing interest in the meetings,
and Il confident hope is entertained that the
time is at hand when its labors shall be
crowned with the blessing OF the Master in
the conversion OF sinners. Members OF all
the churches unite heartily with the associa-
ZION and with each other TO cultivate the
vineyard OF the Lord. We take 90 copies OF
the Christian M Work. It's President is
Edwin S. Wright; Secretary, II. n. Baker.
We, Of the Brandon Association, are
happy to say that God has blessed us in the
past year, al hough not TO that degree for
which we had prayed. Brother III. F.
Durant Of Boston made Us q visit in the
spring, which, in connection with the
earnest labor of christians in our midst, re-
suited in an outpourug OF Gods spirit spon.
us About fifty are. hopefully coayes.ed
and have fonnd peace in believing in Jesus.
Our association numbers abcat 123, consist
ing of both male and female, the latter
being an important part Of our organization.
We have held one regular meeting.weekiy
through the wear in our room. and in Forest
dale every Sunday afternoon, where there
has been "a good degree of interest felt. In