Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1870-12-08

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lions C0nvention at Brandon.
The second Union Convention of the
Young Mems Christian Associations and
Christian People of Rutland and Addison
Counties, met at the Congregational
Church in Brandon, Nov. Goth 1870.
The Convention was called to order by
Edgar J. Bliss, Chairman Of Elk. Com.
mittee, at II o'clock .. m, and upon
motion OF J. L. Barker, Edgar J. Bliss
was appointed Chairman, pro tenn, and
Chas. Page, Secretary, pro tenn.
After prayer and singing, the follow.
ingOommittee was appointed BY the Chair,
to nominate permanent Officers II. O.
Barber, Of Hubbardton, Rev. II. F.
Leavitt of Middlebury, and g. N. Wins.
low, Of Brandon.
During the absence of the Cemmittse
DR.. G. A. Thomas, of Brandon, ssslivered
an address of Welcome.
The Committee on nominations ma e
the following report, which was accepted
and adopted and the persons named I'M.
animously elected.
President-JoAn L. Barker of Middle
bury.
1st. Vice President-E. w. Horner Of
Rutland.
2nd. Vice President-Rev. M. L. Sever
ance of Orwell.
Secretary-Chas. Page Of Brandon.
The President upon taking the chair
made few feeling and touching remarks
of acceptance, and called upon all to unite
in silent prayer, for the guidance and di-
rection of the Holy Spirit, during the
meeting of the convention.
The President then appointed the fol-
lowing committees:
Business Edgar J. Bliss of
Brandon, d. K. Hall Of Pittsferd. M. W.
Bingham. of Shoreham.
Finance Committee-H. G.. Barber of
dubbydton, Rev. II. F. Leavitt of Mid.
dlebury, B. K. Chase of Rutland.
After Benediction by Dr. G. A. Thomas
the convention adjourned until p m.
AFTERNOON.
The Convention met pursuant to adj
journment, and after q prayer meeting
which was led by Rev. H. F. Leavitt of
Middlebury, the President resumed the
chair.
The Business Committee presented the
following report which was adopted:
Recommending the passage of the fol-
lowing rule: That all speakers, except
those opening the discussions of all ques-
tions, be limited 10 five minutes each
which was adopted. Also making the
following appointments:
To open the discussion at $50 p H.
Professor Seely of Middlebury.
Ats p. m-The reports from associ-
atoms.
At 3:45 p. MO open the discussion,
Rev: f. Tuxbury of Brandon.
The hour for discussing the question
What il the object of this Convention"
arriving, it was ably opened for discus
zion by Prof. Seeley of Middlebury. fol.
owed by Rev. H F. Leavitt Of Middle
bury and others.
After singing the 4th Hymn, Reports
from Associations were called for:
.... ...., REPORTS.
Rev. Mr.. Lyon reported that the association at
Bristol was about extinct, had disbanded the old
organization, and had lately formed anew and
vas doing better.
Deacon Barber of Hubbardton reported that
heir association was alive and in healthy con-
lition, and was stronger to-day than ever before.
Prayer meetings well sustained.
Prot. Seely of Middlebury reported that he
,ould not say that their association in as
lively state as the at Hubbardton, but there
IRE many good things being done by them.
Brother Branch of Orwell reported that their
was doing well, holds one. meeting
weekly in out districts and one meeting in center
" town. |
Rev. Mr.. Carpenter of Pittsford reported that
he association was not holding as many meetings
Is they did the first two years, but their meetings
we're we'll attended, and that they had accom-
,lished great deal OF good.
Brother Smith of Shoreham reported that their |
was three years old, with good num-
Der Of working members, who are doing a good
work. All their meetings well attended.
They have built a hall for holding meetings, |
which is the only one owned by any association
n the two counties.
Brother Horner Of Rutland reported that their |
numbers l4O reliable, active Christi an
members, have kept up meetings in the jail
,nce a week, and have held meetings in two out
tations and in their rooms once week, and are
expecting to commence other work for the Savior |
Don, and they hope for better things for Rut- |
and.
Rev. Mr.. Austin Of Benson reported that there |
lad not been any meetings held by the associ-
tion for some time, and rs there was only one
rganized church in town, they did not feel the
iced Of an association.
Rev. Mr.. -, of Bridport reported that
heir association was doing well, but have felt
he want of active working members.
Brother Newell OF Salisbury reported that
heir association hold meetings weekly with
air attendance.
Brother Parker of Castletou reported that
heir association was dead.
Brother Dodge of Weybridge reported that
\, ,ir association doing we'll, hold meetings
very Tuesday evening, and union meetings Sun.
ay, Some have been converted and brought to
heir Savior through the influence of the associ-
tion.
Brother Eastman of Lincoln reported that their
was formed about one year ago, and
, doing some work for Christ.
Deacon Cheney of Sudbury reported that their
ssociation was one year old. Their numbers are
mall, but the meetings are we'll attended, hold
neetings Sunday and Thursday evenings, and
ave Kept up Sabbath School during the sum.
ner in one of the out districts.
Brother Edgar J. Bliss of Brandon reported
hat their association has good band of working
Members. They have kept up weekly meeting
their rooms in the village, and since the first of