The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-10-28
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needs the grace of humility.
The address closed with an eloquent
portrayal of self-sacrihce for perfection
in soul-winning and soul-saving. The
dull soil by its self-sacrifice is traus--
formed through the trees into thing OF
beauty in tree and flower.
The Rev. Charles Perry Mills, of New
buryport, Mass, woke up Bennington
audience to a good natured manifesto
ton of applause, and then with stirring
words and apt illustration described the
marks of the New Era in Christian En-
deavor," begun in its eleventh year cul-
mination at the recent New York con-
yention. One mark is the intensification
of pledged service for Jesus Christ.
Another the manifestation of inter-de-
nominational comfy in the harmony OF
thirty denominations in convention.
Still another, the development of public
conscience for the suppression of every
public evil and promotion of every pub
lie good. In the endeavOr to be right on
every question. Loyalty to our country
and responsibility to public welfare are
Endeavor principles. In reference to the
grief at the White House, tribute was
paid to the ideal American home in Pres
fdent Harrison's words in Utah, where
one woman is regnant as Queen" OPP
portunities for Christian Endeavor are
to be found in making the town clean, in
abolishing the saloon, in promoting Sun
day observance and opposing the secular
izing of the day through the Sunday
newspapers. President Clark's tour
around the world marks an era of world
wide evangelizatlon. AS among the Sons
of Veterans and the multitudes of young
voters determining the destiny of par
ties, young people must become proml-
nent in all religious work.
After the Benediction the delegates
and all Endeavorers adjourned to social
reception in the parlors of the church,
where refreshments were served, and
mutual acquaintance promoted.
Early Wednesday morning, at half past
six, scores of Endeavorers assembled in
the Methodist church for service of
prayer, led by the Rev. G. o. Webster,
pastor of the Baptist church in Montpel-
Ter.
During the day the sessions were held
in the Methodist church which was
crowded twice to its full capacity. The
pulpit was decorated with plants, flowers
and banners, and the music under the
excellent leadership of Mr.. Downs,
showed marked improvement in ac-
quaintance with the hymns and in en-
thusiasm and harmony.
The Rev. R. Campbell, of Rupert, con-
Quoted the devotional service and prom
Use meeting.
The reports from local Unions were
conducted by Vice-President E. B. Jor-
dan, of Jericho Centre, introduced with
prayer by the Rev. W. J. Chapman, Shell
burne, Vt, late pastor of this church.
Rutland county reported % societies,
three new ones organized since June, land
5 junior societies. Membership, 700 &C
tive, 275 associate and 225 junior. Since
May 1891, 90 conversions are reported
and 60 additions to church membership.
Black River Union reported II socie-
ties, with membership of 357 active
and 7S associate, total of 435, a gain of
81. Twenty-three have united with the
church, two meetings of the Union have
been held. One society raised $50 for a
church carpet. Another offered prizes
of SIS and $40 for numbers of Scripture
verses committed to memory. Pledge
and invitation cards were circulated in
hotels. The two cents week plan for
missions had been adopted. One society
spent twelve weeks in the study of Stalk
er S Life OF Christ
Washington county gave an encourag-
ing report of 20 societies in it's Union,
$50 members, 665 active, PSI associate,
and II honorary, junior societies have
membership of $40. Two meetings a
year are regularly held. Other district
work is conducted.
Chittendon county-the banner Union
of the past year-still retains the State
Banner, pending more complete returns
of membership from the State, with "a
societies, 914 active, 316 associate, and 81
affiliated members, total of 1, 1859, show
ing gain of 3OS, about 80 per cent. in
crease. 1t reports a superintendent of
junior work and out district work.
Bennington county reported IS socie-
ties with 6O2 active, and 1856 associate
members, junior societies of 70 men,
bers. total of $50. Three conventions
and three local rallies have been held
District work with the help of lady evan
gelists, has yielded good results in the
vicinity of Bennington. The Methodist
society of Rupert holds the County Ban
ner for attendance since the last county
meeting. There is need of allying En-
deavorers with the Sunday school work
throughout the county.
White River Union reported a gain of
three societies, and committee confer
ences. This Union is now divided into
the Golden Rule Union of u societies
and 500 members, and the South White
River Union, with Is societies and 450
members.
Windham county reported gain of
2 societies, comprising 20 societies, 9O2
active and 375 associate, total of 1,277
Sixth c. f. Union, in the neighbor-
hood of Wells River, and including few
New Hampshire societies, reports prog
ress in the work.
Caledonia Union embraces 10 societies,
9 averaging 40 and one with 100, or 400
members in ALL
Addison county reported Is societies,
and one junior. Fraternal delegations
have been exchanged between Addison
and Rutland Unions. Under lookout
committee chain of meetings has been
held.
Lamoille county presented no report.
Orleans county enumerates 16 socie-
ties, IA report 365 active and $50 asso-
ciate members, 40 conversions, socie- |
ties adopting plan of systematic giving.
Franklin and Grand Isle Union report |
ed IA societies. One is educating a col !
ored girl in the South,
orange and Grafton Union comprises
3 Vermont and 4 New Hampshire and
Junior societies. Junior work is given |
one hour regularly in the Union conven-
tons.
The drift of impression for an advance