Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1875-09-24

Secretary-Rev p B. Fiske, Springfield.
Asst Linus +. Sherman. Ludlow.
R.R. Sec.-M. S. Adams, South Royal
ton.
The following is list of the committees
appointed
On Nominate ons--Rev. C. d. Drake, ID.
D., Royalton; Mial Davis, Burlington :;
Henry Fairbanks. St. Johnsbury; A. j.
Howe, Montpelier C.. Ii. Starkey, Lud-
low.
On Business Gee. E. Davis. Burlington;
Rev. E. P. Wild. Newport ; 5. j. Haven,
Ludlow Rev. Ii. A. Spencer. Montpelier.
On Credentials-Rey. p. Merrill, Chel-
sea H. B. ODDS, Norwich Z. l. Parker.
Ludlow.
On Associations-C. f. Putney, st.
Johnsbury Rev. L. f. Rockwell, Ludlow
A. j. Howe, Montpelier,
On Resolutions Wm. Sewall, Nor
wich Rev. j. P. farrar, Ludlow d. VI.
| Camp. Newport.
Aaditors-Hon. E. P. Walton, Montpe-
| lier Elihu Snow, Montpelier.
On motion it was voted that all pastors
/ and delegates from the churches be mem
bers in full of the convention.
| Mr.. A. J. Howe. Treasurer of the Exc
eutiye Committee made the following re-
/ port
Receipts, -...-,......-........'.---. I-'-ol
TOtal,.........-............ si,35t.9a
Expenditures I,a3.2i
Balance in ,reasary,.................. :5l7l
In view Of the above report, the COnven-
ton rose and sung, The Lord VIII Pro-
vide, "-Winnowed Hymns. page 50. The
Secretary of the Executive Committee. Rev.
5. P. Cook, of Ludlow, presented very
able report of the work OF the past 10
months. 1t will soon be published VITA an
abstract OF the proceedings OF tbs cOnSen-
ton.
After dinner the SesresaTy's report was
discussed, and its Recommendations adopted.
The following telegram was sent to ID.
l.. Moody and his company OF eminent lay
workers assembled by request at Mortified.
Mass. "A field which the Lord hath bless
ed, prays that you may see Amos *. II. aai
Isaiah 1xxii. 3O,-first clause
The Committee on CTedeG.af~ reeori~'
the attendance as follows
Members Of Executive Cotafaittcs - ,. q
Number or pastors -e-eHtt .
lay delegates. iTola ehuree
delegates iTVn Y. N e 81. "a
Total "a
her churches represented 81
IN. c. A. u u
Brief verbal reports were alsj received
from the churches and ASSOCIATIONS.
Tuesday evening, Sept. 18th. from : to ,,
4 praise meeting was held, led by Geo. L.
Davis. of Burlington, during which nearly
100 persons testified Of what Jesus had done
for them.
From to $50 p. m, a very interesting
a nd earnest discussion was hs upon the
topic; Our young men. what are We DO
ing for them? ~
Wednesday. Sept. 18th, from to : a. m,
a prayer and conference meeting was held.
led by Rev. n. +. Cobleigh, OF Marshheld
Scripture lesson, John j. IL.
From to 10 a. m, 4 prayer and progress
meeting was held. led by Rev. l.. E. Rock
well, OF Ludlow. Lesson, Ex. iii. IS and
Heb. iii. 7-l9.
At 10 m. . the Nominating Committee
reported the following names for an Exeeu-
tive Committee for the year ensuing, and
they were elected
Geo. +. Davis, Burlington ; Rev. ). P
Cook, Ludlow +. Fairbanks, St. Johns
bury ). Huntington. Burlington A. j.
Ludlow Henry Fairbanks, St. Johnsbury;
f. " Horner. Rutland d. W. Camp, New
port; j. T. Quimby, 1hetford Centre 5.
J. Haven, Ludlow Charles T. Putney. ST
Johnsbury Russell Underwood. St. Johns
bury.
Upon the recommendation Of the N0min-
ating Committee, the Convention authorized
the Executive Committee to ill vacan-
cies. and TO add TO their number it the ext
genees of the work require it.
The Committee on Associations reported
the following basis of membership FOX new
Y NJ. c. As, and for those now formed as
fast and as far as practicable to change
Members Of Evan gelical churches upon election
nav become active members and hold ofice7
This is designed to do away with any lin
it as to age or sex.
The following from the Committee on
Resolutions were adopted.
J.. Resoited. That, as convention Of Christian
Associations and Churches Of Vermont. we do first
Of all return humble and hearty thanks to Al
Ghost. for the great things He hath done for US the
past year, IN the quickenins Of His people and in
the conversion Of souls.
;. ResOired That we heartily thank the State Ex-
ecutive Committee appointed by the Convention
last year for the fidelity, earnest zsa and eminent
" Cnristian spirit with which they have dschar.
ed the important duties assigned them. and we |
greatly rejoice in the which, by the bless
ins OF God, has attended their Efforts to ave souls
.or whom Chris. died.
j. Res0lred, That, in view OF the great want of |
81 hheal knowledge among men, ana believing the |
Holy scriptures 70 be the only rule of Christian
i!.th and practice, We earnestly recommend a |
44i-ent ana constant study OF its sacred pages.
the instrument TO convert sinners, the OF pro
noting religion in the souland the source Of eternal
life
I. Resolied That believing as we all do that tho /
great strength Of our churches ard the prosperity
OF Zion lie in the salvation OF young men, it |
l. the imperative duty Of all pastors, teachers |
Christian Associations and Ct every believer in !
Christ TO put forth more earnest, direct and per
sonal effort TO gather all such into tie fold.
nNf.af hot rhF1 49,.
ever 70 the total abstinence pied ye aud TO our wise
prob hitory legislation we wish 10 emphasize the
Truth that conversion TO Christ is the only sure
agency Of reformation and Of preservation from the
evils Of utemperance.
o. Resdhed, That we commend to the Executive
Committee the neglected and destitute p aces in
our et1te where the assistance Of the workers may
he requested.
:. Rssoired, That We recommend to the Committee
that no collection be taken at any place to defrav
The expenses Of Gospel meetings AZ that place
:. Rssoiled, That provision for the Incidental A.
penses OF the work OF the Committee he mace by
tbs convention.
g Resoired, That we extend our thanks to the
people OF Royalton for their generous hospitality
N entertaining this Convention and to the several
ra.lroafs FOR the cOurteses Of reduced fare.
collection was taken towards deiraylnp
the incidental expenses of the canvass the
coming year, and S562 we're obtained in
money and pledges.
1t was voted, THAT each Evangelical
church be requested to take collection for
this object, where pledge of some definite
amount is not made to-day and that the
Secretary OF this convention correspond
with the churches in the matter
wednesday afternoon, Vice President NJ.
DAVIS presiding, the reports from churches
and \. NJ. c. As were resumed, and many
interesting facts were reported
The organization of the Executive Com
nittec, with subdivisions, was then reported,
viz:
Chairman-Geo f Davis. Burlington.
Seeretary-Rev s. p. Cook, Ludlow.
freasurer-A. j. Howe. Montpelier.
To use to advantage the largely increased
number OF willing workers, and to more in
act upon the many calls made
upon the Executive Committee for meetinrs
The following subdivisions have bsen made
Direct all applications and contributions
rom Essex, Orleans. Caledonia. and La
noble counties to Mr.. Charles Z. Pu,ney S..
Johnsbury, Vt, who is Asst. Secretary and
Asst. Treasurer Tor tina. district An
'tber district is formed Of Windsor and
v INDIAN Counties, and all the towns ON
he Rutland railroad between Rutland AM.
Ludlow. with Linus Z. Sherman, Ludlr
Is Asst Secretary and Asst Treasurer. O.
dependence from all other portions IF Ver-
mont should be directed to Eer. s p
look, Ludlow Funds from territory nor
included in the two districts Just deseyibeJ
hould be ssns to A. j. Howe, MontneIisr
Work in the sub districts may commence
Il once. In the State at large. no meetings
VII be arranged within four weeks, and
perhaps not till November Ist
The recommendations in the Sac...,rv,.
eport, all of which were adopt.d we,e
st, that .ae work Of the canvass he o.
umed atresh by the Convention, and pro-
eeuteG as God may open tho way 2i
hat 1t be prosecuted upon a plan and or,
'anlz alton substantially the same as that |
onnd available In the past year. ,
Inc Convention adjourned at $3.50 D. m.
With few earnest words from Rev. DR.
brake. Mr.. Geo. E. Davis conducted
Iospel meeting in the evening, opening {
With a Bible reading. Many requested ,
rayeTs Tor friends. and four fov themselves