The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1892-10-28

Mr.. Arthur w. Mllbury, OF the New
York Industrial Alliance, for rescue
work, well known to Bennington citizens,
pictured mission work in the slums.
Della, the Rose, an outcast rescued from
Mulberry street den, awakened by the
gift of rose, had led more than one
hundred souls to Christ A collection
of $40. spontaneous gift of the conven-
ton to this work, was offered and re-
ceived the thanks of Mr.. Milbury.
The nominating committee reported
the following list of State officers for the
new year. The report was adopted aud
these officers elected: Rev T. G. Thomp-
son, d. D., Burlington, President; Rev.
C. B. Atwood, Whiting, Rev. A. 1. Davis,
st. Johnsbury, Mr. G. F. North, Rutland,
Mrs. Z. G. Osgood, Bellows Falls, Rev.
j. J. Hall, South Ryegate, yice-presi-
dents; E. E. Towner, Montpelier, secre-
tary; Mr.. Merton Cheney, Barre, treas
urer; Miss Mary Hammond, Burlington,
superintendent of junior work. Core.
spending delegates: Rev. W. G. Clark,
South Hero, to Canada; Mr.. B. Frank
Harris st. Johnsbury, to New Hamp-
shire; Rev. G. o. Day, Brattleboro, to
Massachusetts; Rev. II. II. Barnard,
West Rutland, to New York.
The Committee on Resolutions report
ed the thanks of the convention for the
hospitality extended by the Christian
people and Endeavorers in Bennington,
to each speaker outside the State for his
assistance, to the Vermont railroads for
favors in transportation, to Secretary
Towner for his continued and efficient
services, to the retiring president and Of
ficers and all others aiding in the con-
vention, and to Mr.. Downs for his effec-
tive leading of the convention in song.
The Committee on Credentials report
ed upwards of 200 accredited delegates
| from Endeavor societies.
The place of the next meeting was re-
ported and chosen to be Barre, vt.
The treasurer's report indicated re-
| ceipts to the amount of $22624, expendi-
| lures to date $972S. Some bills, includ-
| ing printing bills, are not yet paid,
The session closed with letter from
Rev. P. Mcmillan, an ex-president of the
Union, words from President Marten on
retiring from office, and lively answers
to the question box from Rev. G. T. Lem
! mon, of Schaghticoke, N. Y.
The evening service, resumed in the
Congregational church, was opened
with Scripture and prayer by the Rev.
NJ. L. Severance of Bennington Centre.
Mr.. Charles Bennett rendered a beauti-
| full solo in song, accompanied by the Or
ganist of the church, Mrs. G. w. Reese
man. A message of prayer was sent to
Mr.. G. w. Mckay, New York banker
holding tonight an evangelistic service
in Plymouth church, Brooklyn, followed
by prayer by Rev. Mr.. Seymour, pastor
| of the church.
After singing, "Throw out the Life
Line" the Rev. George T. Lennon was
introduced, speaking upon the Length
and Breadth of Christian Endeavor. :"
The length of aggressive labor and the
breadth of noble achievement; for all
men everywhere that they may realize
the Fatherhood of God. Lines of work
are those of our Lords in his reply to
John, practical help to men; to save men
one by one, and winning the children to
Christ, and conservation of ourselves to
God to do something for him.
Miss Mary L. Hutchins sang:
ASHAMED of Christ, and shall it be-
mortal man ashamed of Thee"
The closing conservation service was
held by Mr.. N. Miller Pratt of Burling
ton. With brief prayers and appropriate
song the congregation was led very near
to the presence of God. The interest
JIlC CpuSCCIdOlOl VI utlC"
gates by counties. AS each county was
named its delegates rose and renewed
their vows. Among them were these re-
sponses: eve are not our own, but
bought with price" "Let us awake
out of our sleep, and let Christ shine up
on u.s." God our Father, Christ our
elder brother, the Holy Spirit our guide
and helper" ''Let us prove more than
we promise" "More and better work
for Christ" "All for Jesus, all for
jesus All my beings ransomed pow
ers." Body, soul and spirit, Jesus, we
give to Thee" All delegates then arose
and sang: "Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love-"
After word of greeting from an En-
deavorer from the State of New York, all
united in the hymn, God be with till
we meet again"
Prayer and Benediction were offered
by President Marten, and the convention
adjourned to meet another year at Barre.