Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-05-02

lcondeuscd from the Rutland Herald. /

Bennington, VI, April 20, 1879.
At O'Clock, Bishop Harris took the
| chair and introduced the Rev, ID. p. Kid
der, d. D.. OF Drew Theological Seminary,
Madison, n. }. The doctor made a short
address in the interest of the school he
represents.
Chancellor Haven. OF Syracuse University
made a strong speech in the interest OF the
University.
The candidates for elders orders, the last
ordination of the church were examined and
reported to the conference,
A large part of the morning hour was
occupied in the discussion IN regard 10 re-
cognizing the ministerial orders Of Rufus
Wendell, of Albany, who has been connect
ed with the Advent church.
This afternoon. at the anniversary ot the
Sunday School Union, Rev. W. il. l..
Starks presided Rev. }. F. Clymer, of
Albany. made the report, which was en-
couraging. and showed an increase n this
interest.
At seven o'clock. the anniversary OF
the Educational Society was held ~ the
Second Congregational church, Kew. J. +
King, ID. d., presiding.
Rev j. W Eaton. Secretary OF the So
ciety, read the report, which showed that
the Society was assisting young men L. the
preparatory and collegiate course OF LADY,
BENNINGTON, April -.
The several elergymen who SUI lied
neighboring pulpits were cordially greeted
by large congregations
The Conference love feast was held m the
Methodist Episcopal church. This is always
an interesting and profitable occasion. The
young man Just starting out in his illnls-
terial life is cheered and encouraged h the
experience related by the veterans. y the
conclusion of this service the public xer-
cses of worship occurred. The church was
crowded to the full, every available inch OF
space being occupied. Bishop Harris
preached the sermon and ordained the
young men, Rev. Messrs. Stevens and Sher-
wood, who were elected to this ordination
by the Conference last week Rev. DR..
Curry, of New YORK, conducted the open
ing exercises. Bishop Harris preached
sermon from the text found in Isaiah xiii
!. w no Is this that cOmeth from Eiom,
with dyed garments from Bozrah this that
is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the
greatness of his strength? | that speak in
Righteousness, mighty to save" The ser
mon was logical ana wonderful IN argu-
ment. This was the first time Bishop Harris
had preached before the Troy Conference,
and there was an unusual interest in the
services.
BENNINGTON, April =
The business session commenced prompt
ly at 9 O'Clock. A paper was presented
from the Vermont Conference requesting a
commission from the Troy Conference to
confer with them in regard to having the
portion of the Troy Conference in tho state
Of Vermont transferred to that Conference.
A committee was appointed to nominate the
commission.
The Conference is opposed to this action,
and has been called again and again to
meet this question. and now propose to give
their brethren across the mountain a de-
ciied answer, and settle it for all time.
1t is not anticipating the report of the com
mission to say the Conference bounds will
not be changed.
Rev. DR.. Dasheil spoke for a few mo-
ments to the Conference in regard to the
amount of missionary money raised, and
urged the ministers to do all IN their power
to prevent decrease in the collection next
year.
The remainder Of the session was devoted
to a memorial service.
Rev, DR.. Starks read a memorial OF Rev.
7. Benedict Rev. j. A. Griffin that OF Rev.
W. W. Atwater, recently OF Burlington.
Reference was made to his efficient services
"a telnperinCt NOEktI bOtu cultOTlally anu
legisla,ively. Res. DIR. King read a mem
Orial of Rcy. f. Turner Rev. DR.. Uaw,>.
that Of Rev John THOMPSON Rev. 5. Will
iiams that OF Rev. f. Watson. Mr.. Watson
three years ago was presiding elder of Bur
liugton district his life was pure, and his
work earnestly prosecuted Rev. o. Gregg
rcad.a memorial of Rev. NJ. Ludlum. recent
ly OF Fairhaven. Mr.. Ludlum's life was
eyentiul, and his work earnestly and faith
fully performed. Rev. Or. Wentworth read
paper on the life and lsbors of Rev Bishop
r. f. Ames, who died at Baltimore last
Friday morning. Bishop Harris followed
with brief review of his personal relations
with Bishop Ames. DR.. Dashell also spoke
Of his relation to the deceased bishop.
The Conference adjourned until O'Clock
Rev. A. Campbell pronounced the benedic-
tons.
At go p. "A the anniversary Of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held
its anniversary in the First Baptist church,
Mrs. Rev. VIM. W. Foster, Jr., correspon-
dent secretary. presided. Mrs. Foster made
the following financial report. The money
raised by the different conferences was