The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1889-09-05

most unanimous vote assumed the sup
post Of Miss Converse, and heartily ex-
tended to her the assurance Of main
tenance through the Missionary Union
and prayerful remembrance as a repre-
sentative Of this body.
Miss Dora Mitchell (colored) first
assistant teacher In the Howe Institute,
New Iberia, La, gave q very interesting
account of her conversion and personal
work among the colored people.
The meeting conducted by the women
was followed by several five minute ad-
dresses.
1. How much does the spirituality of
the church depend upon giving by
Rev. ]. B. Webster of East Poultney.
2. How much does giving to the Lord
depend upon the spirituality of the
church Rev. s. II. Archibald of Wal
lingford.
8. How much does the activity of the
church depend upon its feeling of in
debtedness by Brother Hungate.
4. How much does the spirituality of
the church depend upon it's pastor? also
upon its deacons by Rev. s. y. Hobbs,
Fairhaven.
8. How much does tine spirituality Of
the church depend upon the Sunday
school and other organizations by Rev.
l. N. Steelman of Poultney.
Following the excellent discussion Of
these topics, M. B. Anderson s. T. d.
late President Of the University of Roch.
ester, NY, a position he held for years,
addressed the Association in which he
offered some valuable suggestions to pas
tors in relation to personal work among
the people.
Wednesday evening Rev. 2. Marten of
Bennington led a prayer and praise
service.
Rev. A. s. Gilbert presented a report
on the work Of the State Convention,
followed by an address by the State Mis-
sionary ReY. A. McGeorge, who by the
use of large map which showed the To-
cation Of every Baptist Church in the
State, also those that have become ex-
tinct, presenting very interesting &C
count of his work.
Rev. Thomas Call of Greenwich, Y,
delivered a very excellent sermon from
Rom. VIII, 1. It was soul string and
well designed to quicken and enlarge
spiritual life.
Thursday morning after the report Of
several committees, Rev. G. d. Spauld-
iu6 VI DOobOub ndoosy pIeoOhbcu III q iOl-
chile manner the work Of the Baptist
Publication Society, followed by a ser
mon by Rev. A. s. Gilbert, from II Peter
1, 4, setting forth the disciples heirship
with God, we are SONS, heirs, even par
takers of the Divine nature.
Rev. Albert E. Seagrsves, recently ap.
pointed missionary in Burmah addressed
the meeting in the interests of Foreign
Missions.
Thursday afternoon after disposing oil
the unfinished business, Miss Converse
gave a very interesting talk upon the
way the Lord had led her, causing heI
to give herself to the Foreign work
thrilling every heart with her tender and
earnest words, She referred very touch
ingly to the action OF the Association
In assuming her support, testifying tt
the strong feeling OF attachment sprung
up during this gathering.
The remainder of the time until fina
adjournment was spent in prayer an6
testimony, and was meeting Of much
spiritual power. Many hearts were
touched.
All things considered the attendance
was large, while every session wa
marked by a strong spiritual fervor &c
much so that 1t was matter Of COM
ment.
The church and people Of West Paw
let did themselves credit 1t the bountifu
provision and hospital entertainment
furnished. 1t seems as though nothing
more could have been done to make thu
gathering on their part grand success
for such it was.