Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1876-06-21
Annual Diocesan Convention.

delegates from among the clergy and lalty Of the |
state. ON the evening before the assembling Of |
the convention, the usual sermon was preached |
by Rev NJ T. Stickney, rector u st. raul's |
church, Royalton
On Wednesday morning the convention was or |
gained at nine % clock Bishop Bissell In the chair
The annual sermon was preached by the Rev J. |
lsham Bliss, Of Burlington, and was very able |
and scholarly production The annual address |
by the Bishop occurred at three O'Clock in the az |
ternoon The address ahounded In historical mat |
ter pertaining to the diocese, rs progress and |
work during the past one hundred years, present
ing many valuable aud interesting statistics, which
were very entertaining 10 the large audience as
sembled
In the evening missionary meeting was held
which proved to be Of great interest, aud was par
tcipated in by number Of the clergy present
Hymns were sung by the congregation in the good
old style OF years ago. Brief and effective
speeches. were made by Reys \ D. Putnam, Of st.
Adams, W. H. Collins, Of Bmttlcboro Smith, Of
Island Pond Jones, Of Bennington aud Bishop
Bissell In the morning. the delegates assembled
at the Court House, and were escorted in proces-
sion 20 the church. by Hons. Charles Dewey and
T. r. Rcdfed as wardens The professional
.
The occasional hymn at the close " the exercise,
was. Onward Christian soldiers"
The annual election Of the officers Of the Diocese
occurred on Wednesday The standing commit
tee for the ensuing year is as follows Rev. Josiah
SWEET, D. D., Of Fairfax; Rev. \. II Bailey, ID n,
OF sheldon; Rev =. Il AtWil of Burlington
/ Hon Harmon Garfield, Of Arlington jabez W,
| Ellis Esq, Of Montpelier and Cyrus a. Booth,
l Esq, Of Vergcnnes. Hon. Victor Atwood, Of st.
Adams was reelected treasurer, and Thomas H.
Garfield, Esq, Of Burlington, was re elected sec
rotary. Rev. 4. II Bailey, Of sheldon, was
chosen register Of the convention. The trustees
Of the rafochial Fund, whose term expired June
10Th, were reelected, with the exception NJ Hon
Charles Dewey, Of Montpelier, who declined re-
election and Mr. James b. Jones, Of Woodstock
was appointed in bis stead The thanks Of the
convention were rendered to The parish Of Christ
church for its generous hospitality to the choir
for the very appropriate music rendered during
the session and To the Central Vermont railroad
for the courtesy OF return tickets
The next annual convention will be held at
I Trinity church Rutland on the SECOND Wednesday
in June, 1877. Rev. J.. G. Roberts, rector Of st.
Thomas church. brandon, is appointed to deliver
the missionary sermon, with Rev ". g. Dayen-
port rector Of st james church, ilydevle, a.
substitute.
WATERBURY, The large trunks on the stage.
ion Stowe, show that the uaye To the mountains
ha. already commenced.
BErnEL-The delegates to the state Cou,en-
ton from this town are; G. l. Graham, D. vii
son and William y. C. Sticlney. The delegates
were pledged for the best man for governor.
CALAIS At the town caucus, held juno 10Th,
Mr. A. Dwinell and { b Marsh we're elected dele
gates 10 the State Convention at Montpelier They
are expected N cauy ont the programme an
nounced in the call for the c'ucn-.
sfRAffoap The order OF exercises for the
celebration Of the Fourth at this place was re-
ceiyed too late for insertion this week. 1t en-
braces everything TO render it a complete success
and all who attend may be assured of a rich treat
SHARON. +. Wileys store caught fire ON
Wednesday evening, but as there was help near,
the fire was soon extnguished before a large
amount Of damage was done Vegetation is
advancing rapidly in this section we are having
sunshine and showers. which make smiling faces
and glad hearts As there is expected TO be an
trot at Tuubridge We shall give up our intended
celebration here on the coming Fourth, and all
those who choose will Join with others as fancy
and inclination shall dictate
WORCESTER At n meeting of the citizens Of
this town held at the Town hall, on the evening
: OF the 10th inst it was voted to hold a basket
picnic and Fourth of July celebration in this town
on the one hundredth anniversary of the birth Of
American Independence, and the necessary Off
cers and committees were appointed to carry the
resolution into effect. The procession will be
formed at the Town hall at ten o'clock, A. NJ The
exercises at Mr. Kenps grove will commence at
b half-past ten 4 " An invitation Is extended n
our neighbors The Worcester Band will be in
, attendance.
NoRwicH-A party consisting u twelve couples
Of the young people Of Norwich led by j. NJ
Booth, left Wednesday morning the iist ulti
about half-past six O'Clock. for fairlee Lake. II
was the largest party that has gone from thi'
place for a number Of years, They were heartily
: received at Farlee, and spent the day in rowing
e picnsking and other pleasures fortunately, theu
e ,ictuals were not stolen, SO they enjoyed a boun
l. tifu repast They also enjoyed beautiful an(
i warm moonlight ride on their return. Mr.. Booth
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CHHsEA.-A game OF base ball was playe'
Thursday last between the Normals of Randolph
o and the Cheseas. Our boys had great hopes o
n winning the game. but were not 50 fortunate, u
the score AT the end Of the ninth inning stood il
# favor Of the Normals thirty-fye to four Al
= bert Morey Young man about twenty tire
- wears Of aye. and greatly respected by the com
A munity. died suddenly on Thursday last Of rheu
II matte fever. .Dr. 5. y. Goss has an Armenia
a, .tndyine in his office AT the present time lie
vounn man who is taking up the study Of med
cine in connection with that Of theology, and in
Il tend. 10 become A missionary
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