Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1871-10-11

.ty otnerH, tnen ne heartily espOused tue WOfk
Christians were criminally Indifferent on this sub
iect
After singing, adjourned I'LL half half-past
ono.
AFTERNOON.
Met according to adjournment, and a half hour
was spent in prayer
At 9 O'Clock, the first topic was taken up
4" How can we get better teachersP" Discussion
briefly but ably opened by Rev. Mr.. Winchester.
After singing" This is the Victory" the
proposition was discussed BY Messrs. Barrett Of
Bellows Falls, Nyc and Mills Of Rutland, Fast
man Of Danville, Barker Of Middlebury, Currier
Of llardwick. and Nuyes Of st. Johnsbury
Messrs Nye and Mills gave thrilling account OF
what bad been accomplished by humble chris
tian in Rutland, Of quite moderate means and re
sources, ms the world judges. lie had gone into
IA destitute part Of II neghboring town North
Clarendon, we believe) where no church or re-
igiUus privileges existed, and in the face Of the
ferccst opposition had succeeded in organizing q
nourishlng Sunday school and church, and had
erected inc chapel at the cost of $1,000. N,
subscription had been raised for the purpose, but
Tree will offerings left debt Of but 5000 now ro-
manning. All had been done in simple reliance
upon the Lord Of the Vineyard.
4 contribution Of sac in aid Of the object wa
made upon the spot, and Mr. Nye made the bearer
thereof
fAt this iuncture, d patch from Chicago was
announced, giving the cheering news that rain
was descending and the great conhagration had
been stayed This announcement, taken in CON
nectiOn with the inct that earnest prayer 10 this
end had been offered OF the opening Of the after
noon service, thrilled the convention, and prayer
Of thanksgiving was offered by Rev. Mr.. Cobbl
The second topic, " How are Teachers Meet.
ingS conducted to the best advantage - was then
taken up, and the discussion opened by Mr.. Bal.
lard, Of Winooski. Promptness in opening and
closing was Indispensable Tie best man should
I've chosen leador-but not 10 burden him to-
much, let eight OF ten take turns, knowing THEN
time and lessons beforehand, Much depe nds on
preparation for this meeting The field is much
broader than for a class
Thi, topic was further discussed by Messrs
Mills. Cobb, PJttle, Douglass, Cady, Smmon,
of Boston, Nickerson Wiley Barry, and A. I
Baldwin OF Wells River.
After singing, the last topic was taken up
| " How can we best teach the Importance Of TEN
| pemnce?" Opened by Col. Fairbanks, VIII,
crowded his ten minutes full of forcible sugges-
tions and Illustrations.
Singing Never give up the right way"
Mr. Mills Of Rutland, followed with his meth
cd Of teaching temperance upon the blackboard
firm lessons drawn from the bible and from oh
Scryation NJ wonder nearly the whole Of biz
shcool and church are stannch tee-totsllers
! Other interesting speakers followed and closed
the discussion.
| Pmyer by Rev. Mr. Co1e
/ Adjourned I'LL evening
EVENING SESSION
The first halfhour was devoted to an open all
meeting at the head Of State street, which wa,
addressed by Rev MIR Stevens and others
At :. 30 the convention re opened in the church
After singing" Let all stand up for jesus
| Rev Mr. Partridge offered prayer
Another song " There is work to do 70
Jesus and
Rev. DR. Gardner, Of Charlestown, Mass, wa
introduced and gave a highly interesting lectur,
on his travels in the Lands Of the Bible
After singing" lie that goeth forth weep
ing
/ A series OF practical sabbath school questions
proposed in writing, were answer by Dr. Gard
ner, in a most happy and instructive manner.
The Finance Committee, through Col Fair
banks, reported that $3.50 was needed to meet tn.
existing Indebtedness Of the society, and a collco
ton was taken
The following persons were announced as As
-stant Secretaries
1 Addison County J.. Barker, MddlebpTy,
/ Caledonia Co.--C. NJ. Stone, St. Johnsbury
Chttendeu Goa NJ. Batter, Essex
Essex Co.. IL. A. Cutting, Lunenburgh
Franklin Co.--Rey. A. l.. Cooper, ST. Adams
lamoille Co,---Rey D. NJ. Hardy, Morrisyile
Orange Cp.---G. A. Low, Bradford
/ Orleans Coz. A. Stewart, Derby
/ Rutland Cob W. Marshall, Rutland
Washington Co.--Rey. j. c. ". CoIe, Mont
pelier;
| Windham Co.-tchard Grogn, Brattleboro :;
1 Windsor Co.--Rey j. g. Hale, Chester.
Alessrs. a. j. Howe, G. Bigwood and Rev. Mr.
Mills were appointed committee on credentials
"WEDNESDAY FORENOON.
Prayer meeting from six 70 seven in the morn
ing.
At o clock the Sunday School Convention re
sumed its session, and the church was filed :
Overlooking the body slips being devoted to tn
children. Highly interesting addresses wer
made by Messrs. Simmons and Shute, Of Boston
Spencer, and others