Bradford opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1874-1881, 1874-10-17


music was discussed by Prof.Lloydc
and several examples were given of
its power over the young.
In the evening u most delightful
children's service was held. AID.
dresses were made by the President,
Messrs. Cooke of Ludlow, Gushing
of Burke, Green of Newport, Litch
of Mclndoes and BigwOOd of Bur
lingtOn. 1t would be impossible to
give a report of all the good things
said. The audience, though large,
listened with the closest attention
for more than two hours ApprO.
pirate music was intersperscd. Some
of it was soul-stirring.
The convention assembled at
half.past eight on Thursday morn
ing for half hour prayer and
praise meeting, led by Rev. A.
Hyatt.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Rcsolred, That in view of the large number
of children and youth in our State still out
side of the Sabbath School, as appears by our
Secrctary's report, we urge upon our g. s.
WORKERS. the Importance of forming schools in
places wherever they can be sustained.
I'd. That wc believe it is the duty of every
church member to attend the Sabbath School
if practicable
3D.. That while we highly prize the Sabbath
School helps of the present age, we deeply
feel that more Importance ought to he attach
ed to committing passages of Scripture to
memory.
18th. That the convention recommend that
every church make arrangements to give a
more prominent place to the Sabbath Schools,
giving up, il need be, the afternoon preaching
service.
9TH That this s. S. Convention acknowl-
edge with thankfulness the kindness of the
several railroads in VT, for carrying persons
to end from the convention for fare one way
and for the special facilities furnished in COM
ing and returning, by the Pass. and Cen. VT
railroads. to the citizens of Bradford for
their cordial welcome and free entertainment.
and to Prof. j. II. Loydc and wife of ILL.,, for
their acceptable assistance in singing.
The following officers were elect
ed for the next year: President,
Rev. \. l.. Cooper St.AlbanS; Vice
Priests, Hen. j. B. Page, Rutland,
Hon. e. w. Grandey, Vergennes ;
State Secy. and Treas. A. NJ. But
Ter Essex Secretaries W. Il. Ha-
zen Woodstock, Rev. j. ID. Beeman
Swanton E; Executive Com. Rev. A,
l., Cooper, A. M. Butler, j. l. Bar
ker, o. L. Babcock, "A. j. Howe,
Rev. j. w. Hyatt.
The convention voted to publish
the report of the Secretary and the
minutes of this convention
Rev. II. p. Gushing gave a very
stirring address, of one hours
length, on the subject of Temper
ance in it's relation to Sabbath
Schools. He gave many startling
facts in regard to the expense and
destruction of the rum traffic. Many
eyes were moistened as they listen
ed to his words.
He also gave encouraging words
in regard to the decrease of this
evil in this land.
Some interesting personal expe
rience in the S. S. work was given
at the opening of the afternoon SEES
sion. Rev, s. S. Donaldson read
an encouraging essay Oh the teach.
er's reward. Tender parting words
were spoken by several members
and by Col. Fairbanks, the retiring
President, fervent PRAYER was offer
ed for greater success the coming
year, and the convention adjourned
to meet at Barre, the second We'd
nestlay in October, 1875.