Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1873-10-15

ing under the canopy OF G1d's blessing c6n-
slider the mighty power which d welded
gain ct the forces OF Sitau. Such view Of
fhe work must inspire US at this time with
courage and quicken US to new zeal and
stronger resolutions. He then dwels upon
the best methods Of sust lining q Sabbath
School by attention to multitude of little
things.
The youth of this ag are subjected to great
peculiar temptations. s. Young American
ism " is the popular cry, which means chas-
ing the butterfly Of amusement, fashion and
wealth or ruin. Godliness is in the back
ground The Sunday school is ordained to
b, a grand breakwater against the special
vices of our times. The motto of the last class
OF Mt. Ii 'lyoke was a mailst and ehisel
crossed With the words; 6 The marble
wateth." Christian men and women are
the worlds best riches. Whoever gives these
to the world enriches it most. The Sabboth
School is the right arm of the church and
lays the corner stone. Let pastors see to it
that the fire upon this altar is kept burn
ing.
Passages of Scripture were repeated from
memory by many different members of the
convention.
The executive committee then announced
the following Committees:
On nominations-R G. G. Torrey of
Charlotte; Rev. A. l. Cooper of st. Johns
bury; Rev. Mr.. Gr,fii; q. P. Smith of
IR,ndolph; Mr.. B. 5. Dana of Cornwall.
On resolutions - Mr.. Homes, Rev. q. Hib
bard, Rev. A. Scribuer, MIR. D.nio.
On place of next meetieg-Rev. Frank
Walker, Windsor Rev l.. s. Walker,
Fairhaven; Mr.. George Foss, ST. Adams.
The delegates from the different Sabbath
schools in the State then reported to the
convention the condition Of their schools.
AFTERNOON
The afternoon session commenced with a
promise and praise meeting, led by Rev.
j. Tllson, of bingham, Mass, which was
generally joined in by all the delegates pres
enJ.
President Fairbanks resumed the chair,
and announced as the topic for discussion
- The lay School Teacher"
TaIs was ably discussed by Rev. A. l..
Cooper, Rev. .. G. Torrey, Rev. Mr. Cobb
of Springfield, Rev. jonathan Tllson OF
Mass .chusetts, Rev. c. Hlbbard, MIR. Chap
man of Wipdham. j. L. Barker of Middle
bury, P. P. Bliss Of Chicago and othtrs.
Daring this discussion, a quartette, consist
ing of Mr.. and Mrs Bliss aud two assist
ants. sang in beautiful manner
Rock of Ages cleft for me-"
| Questions which had been propounded on
paper by different delegates were then taken
up and discussed until the close Of the ses-
sion. About $50 delegates were present
during the day.
| The days proceedings were opened by a
pro Mise and prayer meeting led by Il. NJ. MI
nard of otarks5oro. ropic, =" Oar Scholars
Mr.. Mlnard read appropriate passages d
scripture and offered prayer, after which
Mr.. Bliss led in singing
"Eome to the Saviour, make no delay;
! Here IN his word he's shown US the way
The following list of officers for the year
ensuing were elected:
Pfesldent-uon. franklin Fairbanks Of
St. Johnsbury.
/ Vice p estdents-Hon. Geo. w. Grandey
Verseanes; J. P. B.u. Ed, Sprinti,id.
Sttte Secretary--A. NJ. Butler, Essex.
Re ,rd,ue Secretaries : Franz Walker
Windsor Kew. ). :. Nickerson, West Derby
/ Greasurer-D eacon George E. Foss of St
Adams.
Executive Committee-Hon. F. Fairbanks
President; A. NJ. Butler, State Secretary
]. l. Barker, MldIleoury; Geo. Z. Foss, s.
Adams Rev. q. p. Smith, Randolph Rev
K. NJ. Mlnard, Starks 1oro.
Tue place of holding the next annual
meeting was fzei at Bradford.
Dea. Geo. f. FJss, treasurer, then submit
ted his report, showing present balance IN
the treasury OF Sl3l.S4.
One hundred AMI fifty schools had contribu
tea this year SlJ9.24
The convention then sang
Praise God from whom all blessings how."
The next exercise was . ne Scholars
Hour" presided over by Rev. Mr.. Coke o
Montpelier. general and very Interesting
discussion ensued, 10 regard to the wants of
SA9 bath School classes. their diffi;ulties, and
the use of lesson papers. Most of the speak
ers favored the use OF lesson papers in adull
classes,
1t the close OF this exercise the method
of reaching nom attendants upon Sabbath
schools was considered, until the arrival OF
the dinner hour.
AFTERNOON.
The session was opened by an experience
aud prayer meeting, aztec which Mr.. Z. p.
: Bliss conducted very interesting exercise
explaining and exempiItying the great beaut,
and power OF Sunday school music, especial,
lis Influence upon the children. Much III
terest was felt IN this exercise aud man,
children were present.
Thus closed an important and protitab!
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