The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1870-06-21

Rev.S.W. Magill and Bro. C.N. Hayward
II, Assigned for the mex, place ofmeet-
ing-Orwellr e. !.
The committee also assigned TO conduct
the sacrameutal service gu the present oc-
casion, Rev Messrs. Boguc and Pat
ridge.
Rev. j. Steele Tor the Committee Of
Overtures. reported the following resolu-
luton which was adopted: .s..-.-.,...-
Rrsoired. That the Chairman Of each Of the sew
oral committee be- hold responsible for the proson-
tation Of carefully prepared written report, eth
or in person or by another member of the commit
tee Of which he is chairman--to the ANIMAL meet
ing. ..,.. 49,.
On motion of Rev. Mr. Boguc the fol-
lowing was adopted
Resolpcd, That tns Addison County Conference
hold its annual session IN the churches, by rota-
ton, in the following order Orwell, New Maven,
Middlcbury, Shorclam, Nergennos, Bridport Sal
isbury, Cornwall, Wcybridge; and that We meet
with the feeble churches upon invitation.
The Committee on Sunday Schools re-
ported by Rev. w. W. Winchester, and
the members participated in the discus.
sion of it, as follows Rev. j. Steele, Rev.
Mr.. Magill, Rev. MIR. Severance, and
Bro, G. n. Hayward, Rev Mr.. Bogue
and Bro. s. b. NJ. Cowlcs, after which
the report was adopted.
The following questions was then dis
cussed: 4" Is it wise for our churches to
rely upon Evangelists for the promotion
of revivas,' opened by Rev. DR.. Kitchcl
and Bro. Geo. II. Scott of Vergennes
The discussion was participated in by the
following brethren, limited to five minutes
by vote of the Conference Rev. Messrs
Bailey, Winchester, Lyon, Bogue, Sever.
ance, Steele, Partridge Leavtt, Magill
and lay brethren, James, Adams aud +
Rider.
Assessments made by the Register fol
the General Convention voted by thu
Conference, after which the Conference
took recess of one hour for rcireshment!
which were served as on the day pre-
vious
AFTERNOON.
The Committee Of Overiures reported
the following resolutions which were
adopted.
Resoired That we deem it important that eacl
of our churches contribute yearly to mid the need
and worthy widows and orphans of deceased min
listers of Vermont, and that they transmit thu
same to J. G.. Stimson of Norwich
Resolued That this Conference gratefully unit
with the great body of Congregationaists in GU
country in commemoration Of this 2jOth anniver
!, sary of the Landing Of the Pilgrims and that W
recommend our churches to join literally, accord
ing to their ability in the Thank offering of tn
~, hos. in, ,f OF of objects
! commended.
Resol,cd. That We recommend TO all the Sunda
Schools in our connection to make collections 70
the Congregational Memorial fund.- and so far a
may be, secure the medals proliered.
Resolrel, That we tender our hearty thanks t
the people of Weybridgc for their generous an
liherol hosri'~ii'' A"~ing tho sessions of the Con
ference.
In behalf Of the Conference the Mod
orator in fitting terms communicated t
the people the grateful sentiments of tn
members Of the Conference, and Rev. DR.
Kitchcl briefly responded in behalf of tn
church
The Conference approved the applica
ton of the Rpton church for home Mis-
. sionary aid.
f An adjournment was voted to take ei
s feet after the sacramenta services.
Rev. A. B Lyon of Ferrisburgh the
, preached the sermon, contrasting tn
q walking by faith with walking by sight
f He was assisted in the service By Rev
+. A. j. ingalls, of the NJ. E. Church, Wey
5 bridge.
The sacrament was administered b.
l Rev. Messrs. Bogue and Partridge and tn
| audience was dismissed with the benedic
ton.