The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1875-06-12
The Green Nc untain Association of
Universal lists, at Chester, vt.

lage the 9Th and 10th inst. The association |
Includes the Churches of the Universalist
denomination in Rutland and Windsor
counties. The central location Of this
town, the well known hospitality of its
whole soulcd people, together with the
beautiful weather, called out a large num-
Der of the friends of the denomination.
The opening meeting of the association
commenced at IL o'clock, Wednesday
morning, in the church of the First Uni
versalist parish, on North street, where
sermon was preached by Rev. II. A.
Greene of Norlhfeld After Introductory
services by Rev. Il. j. Chaffee and Rev.
Eli Ballou, ID. d., the preacher announced
his text In Luke 12:4S-"For unto whom
soever much is given, of him shall be much
required Subject-Who is responsible ?
1t was an able discourse, showing deep
study and careful thought
AFTERNOON.
In the afternoon the association met at 3
o'clock. The exercises consisted of re-
sponsve service by pastor and choir, prayer
and scripture lesson by Rev. j. f. Simons.
Sermon by Rev. L. S. Foster Of Winches-
ter, n. ii. Subject-"Ilow shall we re-
tain adults in the Sabbath school ?" Text,
Acts, 12:22-"Feed the church of God" 1t
was one Of the speakers finest efforts, and
held the attention of his hearers from the
beginning to the end. The sermon ended,
the subject was discussed, and interesting
remarks made by VIM. II. Albee, esq.
Dea. Robinson, and Rev. j. +. Simons of
Springfield j. 8. Benedict, esq, of Cas-
Teton Capt. j. G. Spaulding of Caven-
dish Rev. r. T, Sawyer of Gardiner,
Mass Rev. II. A. Groanc of Mortified !;
Rev. DIR. b allou of South Woodstock (;
Charles Allen, esq, of Waterloo, Canada !;
L, III. Robbins, esq, of Chester Mrs.
Rev. X. A. T. Taber or Williamsville 1;
Mrs. DR.. Noble Of Chester G. G. Holden,
ESQ.,, of Shrewsbury Capt. l. ~ Vm-
leigh Of Ludlow Bros. II J.. Aldiich of
Chester. and Benjani lllings of Mt.
Holly. AT the close of the services, The
council assembled. and was called TO order
by the chairman, j. S. Benedict, esq, of
Castleton Prayer was offered by Rev. II.
T. Sawyer of Gardner, Mass.
The following officers were elected for
the ensuing year President, J. S. Bene-
dict, of Castleton clerk, Rev. J. F. ST.
mons, of Springfield. Adjourned.
EVENING
The ASSOCIATION met at 1:30 o'clock D. IN.
The Sabbath school connected with the
church in this town, under the direction of
its assistant superintendent, n. A. Smith,
gave its annual flora concert. The decora-
ton of the interior of the church was taste
full and elaborate, and reflected great credit
upon the designers. Wreaths, crosses and
festoons of evergreen, trailing vines and
beautiful flowers were scattered in lavish
profusion throughout the entire church.
while appropriate notices adorned the
walls. The audience room presented 9
very attractive picture. The church wa,
ornwdnh tn nverflnwing and many nersnns
ercises consisted of a responsive service
singing, prayer, readings, rectatons, and
building the ''Arch of Christian Character. ,
This last exercise was the most interesting
feature of the concert, and was truly sig.
nificant and impressive. The foundation
stone represented Christ, Love and Hope
the corner stones, and Faith the keystone.
The arch was built by young ladies, who
came forward to the altar recting appro.
pirate verses and placing the different sec.
tions of the arch in their proper places, in
the following order Miss Leland repre-.
sented Love; Miss Mary Powers, Hope
Miss Hattie Stearns, Peace Miss lizzie s.
Wilson, joy Master Guy F. Taylor, Gen.
tleness Miss Lena Bemis, Meekness; Miss
Ella Stearns, Humility Miss Sarah Henry,
Temperance Miss Lawrence, Patience
Miss Flora Leland, Goodness; Miss Jenk.
ms, Thankfulness Miss Julia Richardson,
Iruthfulness Miss Carrie Smith, Charity
Miss Emma Willard, knowledge, Miss Ad.
die Bidwell, Faith. After the keystone
had been set in its place, a large floral cross
surmoun'ed with floral crown was placed
directly under the keystone, the whole
forming beautiful floral picture.
Part second consisted of a recitation.
"The Children's Missien," by Milton Be-
mis-. Recitation, "The Church Spider, u
by Lucy Lee. Song, "The Little Flow
ere, by Ella Stearns. Reading, Through
Death to Life" Miss Ella Smith. Read
ing, John Jenkins Sermon" Miss Lena
Bemis. Recitation. "The New Bonnet,
Matte Robbins. Recitation, Solve Me
Thy Heart" Miss Sarah Henry. Recta-
ton, prayer and Potatoes" Miss Flora
Leland. Recitation, "The Alien Child,
Clara +. Gowing. Recitation. Miss Marcia
Bailey. Reading. "Sandalphon, Miss liz.
zie ). Wilson. Recitation, Miss Addie
Bidwell
The exercises were very interesting and
the managers are entitled to much credit,
for the successful manner in which the
entire programme was rendered.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Thursday morning the council met at 0
O'clock, called to order by the president (;
prayer was offered by Rey. Mr.. Hay ward.
| REPORT OF DELEGATES.
Delegates submitted written reports, of
which, the following is brief outline
| SOUTH WOODSTOCK
| Delegate-Rev. DR.. Ell Balou church edifice
| cost 5000; number OF families attending
church 30 parish free from debt; average at
| tendance loo Sabbath school library or 100
volumes.
SHREWSBURY,
| DelegAtes-C. C. Holden, Charles johnson ;
| no settled pastor 40 families attending the
meetings; library OF 100 volumes.
SPRINGFIELD.
Delegates-Wm. II. Albee, Asa Rollins; num-
per OF families 14o; had a church organization