The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-10-25

THERE viii be a Stereoptican lecture
on Palestine in the chapel of the Baptist
church Friday evening, Nov. end.
THE Senate yesterday passed the hill
making an appropriation for the Soldiers
Home and also the bill for the complet-
ion Of the Gettysburg monuments, and
there was not word of opposition to
either. The House committee on mill
tary affairs held a hearing and voted
unanimously to recommend the passage
of both. When their reports were made
in the House the third reading of both
bills was ordered without debate and
they are likely to pass to-day. Even Ex-
Gov. Proctor, who is leading very pop
ular movement in favor of economy, IA
vors both as being both just and eco
nomical. LATER.-These bills passed
the House this afternoon.
THE Odd Fellows and their families
will attend st. Peters church, Sunday,
Nov. 4th, at Evensong Is p. m in re-
Spouse to the proclamation of the Grand
Sire of that Order. The occasion is a
memorial service for those who have
died during the past year. Rector Walk
er is to prepare special memorial altar
service and sermon. 1t is expected that
there will be general response by those
interested, and especially desired is the
presence of those for whom this day is
set apart-those who mourn the loss of
friends. Resident Odd Fellows, men,
bers of Lodges out Of town, with their
families, are also included in this invi-
tatiOn. Stark Lodge, No. 8, has lost
more members by death this year than
for many years previously, and the wife
of one brother has died.
On Tuesday evening an organization
was formed for the purpose of having a
Cornet Brass Band in this village. The
following list for that purpose was pres.
emit; Capt. r. j. Coffey, John Coleman
l.. l.. Tiffany, W. j. Connolly, Charles
Carl, Frank Ryan, John Conlin, X. o.
Goldsmith, w j. Blair, L. Corbett. II
Nj. johnson, w. j. Tiffany Fred. Hutch.
ms, k. j. Hurley, j. Corrigon, II. A.
Taylor, M. Maddigan, VIM. Long, Chas
e. Phillips, Justin Ball. They elected
officers as follows: President, John
Coleman Secretary, G. G. Phillips
Treas, Frank Godfrey. Business man.
ager, L. l.. Tiffany. Executive Commit
tee, President, Secretary and Treasurer
The next meeting will be held at the
Band room, Goldsmith's block, SATURDAY
evening next, at which time it will b.
decided as TO the best way to procure
financial aid, and receive additions
names which have been procured TO joir
the organization.
The Bennington Ministers Conference
was recently re-organized, and held it,
first meeting under the new regime OF
Monday morning last with Rev. A. s
Gilbert, North Bennington. After de
votional servicer, Rev. G, r Hewitt reaC
a very able sermon based on Philppian
", 7: And the peace OF God which
passeth all understanding shall keel
your hearts and minds through Chris
Jesus" A full interchange OF opinion
upon this discourse, after which Rev. z
Martrn presented a review of DR.. Robin
sons recent work principals and prac
tees Of morality" Discussion OF tn,
paper, which was in Mr.. Martens clea
and incisive ctyl-, naturally drifted nut,
a general talk on conscience and Chris
tian consciousness. Remarks on thes
topics by Rev. Mr.. Severance in com
pliance with a general Request wer,
torceful aud instructive. The mex
meeting was appointed for Monday
Nov. 9th, with Rev Mr.. Hewitt. Ser
mon, Rev. G. a. Wilkins; essay, Rev
G. c, Cook, is the assignment for tina
day. The exercises closed with praye
by Rev. Mr. Marten. The meeting wa,
very pleasant one and the members o
the Conference seemed to heartily en-
JOY tue occasion. 1t is hoped that Z
larger number Of pastors will be present
next time-especially as it may be tn,
last opportunity of meeting with thu
brilliant young pastor OF the North Ben
ninglon Congregational Church who's,
gifts are soon t. find broader scope fol
exercise