The Lamoille news. (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1877-1881, 1877-06-20
LamolIle Conference Of congrega-
tloaai Churches.

Another of these delightful yearly
meetings was held at Waterville June
18th and 18th. AS the time drew
near for the opening service a good
number of single, double and four
horse teams, from the various towns in
the county, could be seen entering
that beautiful, quiet village and going
in the direction of the church. A good
audience gathered to listen to the
opening service by Rev. ]. G. Hale
of Stowe. The text was Ps. 2:S.
''Yet have I set my king upon my
holy hill of Zion" The subject of the
discourse was David and Solomon.
The theme was treated in a clear
and forcible manner and the sermon
was happy introduction of the speak
er to the churches Of this county.
The conference was organized by
the choice of Rev. G.. H. French,
moderator, and Bro. d. j. Stafford,
scribe. The roll showed that all the
churches in the county were represent
ed by pastor and delegate, or delegate
only as in cases Of Hyde Park and No.
Hyde Park. This was an unusually
large representation and was very sig
nificant Of the interest now taken in
these meetings. The resignation of
Rev. Dr.. Dougherty as register was
presented, he not being able longer to
perform the duties Of that office. He
has held the position of register since
he was chosen at a meeting in Water
Vile in 1851. Appropriate resolu-
tons expressing the Indebtedness OF
our churches to him for his long and
faithful service and sympathy for hin
in his present feeble condition were
voted to be placed upon the records.
Prayer meetings or devotional eXer-
cises introduced each session, and {
healthy religious tone prevailed thrugh-
out the meeting. The topics as an
nounced in your last issue were very
freely and fully discussed, the hou
proving too snort for the many who
wished to share in the discussions.
Three churches have been supplied
with new acting pastors within shor
time: Waterville, Rev. Joseph Gar
land, Wolcott, Rev. ]. A. Bates
Stowe, Rev. j. H. Hale.
Thus we have a fresh working fore
in the ministry and we welcome then
heartily to ouI homes and pulpits.
The narrative Of the religious condi
ton of churches gave occasion for re
newed thanksgiving and hope. Nearl
all the churches had enjoyed som
spirited prosperity, and there has bee,
a gain in church membership and also i
: benevolent contributions which surel
= is cause for gratitude.
, Wednesday at 10 o'clock, was tn
annual meeting of the auxiliaries c
the Womans' Board. Scripture read
ing and prayer introduced the exercis
es. Then followed the Secretary
report, from each of the four organi
: cations in the county, viz, Cambridge
; johnson, Morrisville and Stowe.
Appropriate and interesting essay
on missionary topics were read by Mrs
M. w. Baker of Johnson, and Mis-
| Addie Griswold of Morrisville. j
| good beginning in this special VOL
seems to have been made and we ma
E confidently expect the work wi
: grow in interest and expand in i
, influence.
\ A good number of children came
9 the childrens' meeting Wednesdf
! p. M, who favored us with singir
: under the direction of Rev. j. Garlanc
q and they were addressed by Rev.
S. Bates, who has been missional
to Ceylon, Bro. M. e. Conant, Mr.
Dodge and Rev. ]. G. Hale.
The sermon before communion W;
by Rev. V. M. Hardy. Text, Du. q
# 81. 81 am among you as he tn
:; serveth." This was thoughtful, ear
= est, and spirited, and enjoyed as pr
t paratory to the sacrement.
r The Lords Supper was administe
g ed by Rev. J. A. Bates and Rev.
! G.. Hale. Thus closed most profit
p" BILE meeting, and all who have attende
II Of late, testify that they grow bett
ie and better.
s. There were n present from out
10 town, and among them, a good nun
$ Der of young men, earnest in the wor
er 1t is the testimony Of all who we
n through the meeting, that they a
= more anxious to 90 now than ever.
, The hospitality Of the people
l. Waterville was very abundant a.
$. they well maintained the standard
:. Vermonters and Lamoiile county
ie that particular.
Moderator.