St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1881-06-10

since which time it has never been ap
pointed. A committee consisting of
Revs. Henry Fairbanks, NJ. A. Gates
and c. w. Thompson was appointed to
bring this matter before the state con-
vention to be held next week. The
following delegates were chosen to
represent the conference in the state
convention: Rev. A. w. Wild, Messrs.
Alex Holmes, c. NJ. Stone. Alternates,
Rev. c. F. Morse, Messrs. Charles
Gates, VIM. r. Montieth
Rev. F. B. Phelps of East St. Johns
bury read paper on the Prayer-meet-
ing. He began with the statement that
person who does not pray is in fear
full danger, and has great need to be
prayed for. The difference between a
church with a good weekly prayer
meeting and one without, was de-
scribed. Individual responsibility was
dwelt upOn-the prayer meeting is not
the minister's meeting, it is the Chris
tan peoples meeting. The inspiration
of numbers, and the quickening which
"A readiness to take a part gives, was
well brought out, as was also brevity,
point, and good singing. AT the close
of his paper an interesting discussion
followed, participated i'll by clergy and
laity. This covered a wide range, from
those who thought the long pauses
beneficial and uplifting, to those who
to testify, repeat Scripture or pray.
This discussion was followed by an es-
say On-"The Better Christian Life to
meet Indifference" by Rev. n. F. Cob
leigh. This touched upon the hindran-
ces to Il higher life in an improper OBJ
servance of the Sabbath by Christian
people also in Over-sensitiveness and
seliishness. The paper was sharp and
decided in tone, and might be called
radical.
The WOman's Missionary meeting,
held in the Town hall, was fully at
tended. In addition to the other eXer-
cises, poem was read by Mr.. Perley
F. Hazen Il very interesting address
was given by Miss Jane Chamberlain
of Peacham, upon her sisters work in
Sivas, Turkey; also il few extracts from
the letters of our other missionaries,
Misses Gleason and Leitch, were read
by Mrs. Fuller of st. JOhnsbury, and Il
practical suggestion in regard to child
ren's work was given by Mrs. Wild of
Peacham.
In the evening was the children's
meeting, and good number of both
children and adults were present.
After singing, Rev. Mr.. Morse read
Prov. iii: 1919: ''Happyis the man that
tindeth WISDOM" etc, and made re-
marks to the children, giving interest
ing incidents of his missionary life
He was followed by Rev. Mr.. Osgood,
who spoke of fearing and trusting God
fearing to offend and illustrated
with anecdotes. After the children's
service Rev. DR.. Hubert gave an add
dress on the Bible. He said great
impulse had been given to Bible study
by the new revision. This would JUS
tify the work whether it displaced the
old or not. In proof of the interest in
the Bible, the speaker cited the in
terest i'll Sunday schools. On this head
he said, the Sunday school should have
an organic union with the church-the
pastor its head, and all the people
in it.
Wednesday morning the prayer
meeting was led by Rev. Mr.. Phelps,
after which Mr.. Cobleigh's essay on
higher attainments was discussed by
Revs. Hubert, Osgood, Phelps, Ham
mond and delegate Newell. The re-
ports from the churches were then
made. These were on the whole of an
encouraging character. Several
churches reported accessions to their
number. The committee on a consti-
tuition for the conference reported and
the constitution was adopted. The
conference closed with sermon by
Rev. Mr.. Hammond, and communion,
Revs. f. r. Fairbanks and r. ID.
Osgood officiating at the table.
The place of meeting next year, is st.
Johnsbury Centre. Opening sermon
by Rev. f. T. Fairbanks Rev. ii. w.
Jones, alternate. Communion sermon
by Rev. c. w. Thompson Rev. A. w.
Wild, alternate.