The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1877-11-01

This will be one OF the finest things ever
put upon the stage In any of our moun-
tain towns, aud will well repay long
ride to see IL.
BENNINGTON.
The meetings OF the evangelists,
Needham aud Cato. are well attended
and unusual interest is manifested. They
frequently hold meetings at North Ben
nington aud the centre village, which are
also well attended.
-. Halsey eastman, editor of the
Banner, died Sunday morning Of con-
sumption, after protracted illness.
When In health Mr.. Cushman was an edi-
tor of uncommon diligence and ability,
and being always free hearted and open
handed he was generally well liked and
will be greatly missed in the community.
The ninth annual convention OF the
State Sunday School Association assem-
bed in the Second Congregational church
on Tuesday afternoon Of last week, and
continued its sessions according to the
published programme. The address OF
welcome was delivered by Rev. e. G..
Read 10 very happy manner, which was
gracefully responded TO by the president
of the association. The first question,
"Why do we meet2' was opened by the
conductor, and the discussion was con-
tinued by Messrs. Luther, Butler, Archi-
bald, Grant, Jennings, Partridge, Carney
Wickham, Lambert, Needham and Hay
den. Prof, Sherwin's address on 1.-THE
what and the how of Sunday school
work." was capital effort and well re-
ceived. The attendance the first day
was large, as were all the subsequent
sessions well attended by Sunday school
workers from all parts of our State. AT
nine O'Clock Wednesday morning union
prayer meeting was held under the di-
rection of Messrs. Needham and Cato in
their regular services during October.
AT ten o'clock the President took the
chair, and after singing, Prof. Sherwin
led the convention In a conversational
exercise on "Difliculties of S. 5. work"
At IL O'Clock Prof. Judah Danah Of Isut-
land gave his admirable address ON lies
sons we may learn from secular schools
His main points were, lst, Preparation
on the teachers part; 2d, Preparation on
the scholars part; 81, Punctuality; 4lb
I Percussion or snap, energetic force and
persistence. At O'Clock the convention
sgain convened and was opened by sing
ing, "Jesus, Lover OF my Soul" AfteI
prayer by Rev. Foster Henry the conduc
| tor made some remarks on Bible reading
| followed by an illustrative reading, "A
blrd's.eye view from the cross TO ih'
crown" Prof. Sherwin held his audienct
spell bound during these illustrations
After singing, Rev, G J. Brown Of Troy
delivered an address on Books ant
Reading" His main points were: LIST
The preservation Of Sunday school books
4 they should be stately looked over
stray books called 10 again aud injured
ones repaired. "a, The selection OF Sun
day School Libraries--a selecting com
mittee should be appointed to examin'
books on sale, and read those selected be
fore approval. Good rnlcs may be fonnt
in Parder's index. The speaker addei
three rules Of his own, as follows: lat
How to read new books? II possible
read eonseeuliyeiy throughout the year
Otherwise, read By iustallmcnts or by sc
ries. "a; What books 10 avoid? ID.
doegrinal aud extensively devotiona
books, printed sermons, abstrnse histo
ries, etc. Sd; False and impure book
should be guarded agaiust, using gres
care. Afler singing, Rev. II. Z. Farrs
Of Troy, followed upon The mission c
tic sunday School" This be defined Il
be one Of Gods inslrumentallties for in
shilling correct religious principles in Ii
hearts Of children; be would not hay
the conversion Of the child entirely th
leading thought, although thai woul
come 10 iuferentially. Three thina
should be taught let; Truth Bib
truth. "a: The living teacher should
drst-This was Gods method. 81; III
teachings Of the Holy Spirit slaould
; ineuleAled. The evening meet OK Ia L
hfSry hail was for men only, and was
very large gathering TIE ladies' NEE
{ lag 10 The Congregational chareh, led
I Prot. sherwin, vas very Interesting.
the ball Mr.. Cato sang, and ley. j