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

few weeks previous to the Yer
mt convention. These are intended
ecure a complete registry of all sOcie-
of Christian Endeavor of our State
the books of the United society and
State Union" He referred to the
TX accomplished, and that its full sig
cence could not be revealed by stat
cs, nor measured by time, and never
y known until the Great Day." and
sed by quoting the precious promises,
ong which is that of the Master, 10!
m with you Away, even unto the end
the World" Close attention was
en- by the convention to this report
at its conclusion the regular order
ceeded.
telegram of coincidence was sent to
bsident Harrison: 1.-THE Christian En-
Ivorers of Vermont, in convention as
nbled at Bennington, would express
ir deep sympathy with, and the as
-ance of their earnest prayers for, the
Bsident and his family in their great
row." ii. Cor. i: 3, 4. "Blessed be
d, even the Father of our Lord Jesus
rist, the Father of mercies and the
d of all comfort, who comforteth us
all our tlibulation, that we may be able
uble, by the comfort wherewith we
,selves are comforted of Cod"
Among Nuggets from New York, -"
ought by c. H. Thompson of Brattle-
o, were the four driving wheels of
ristian Endeavor suggested by DR..
lrk: (a) The pledge; (b) The prayer
letting; (c) Committee work; (d) In
-denOminational comfy.
several prayers were offered by visit
clergyman among whom were Revs.
Bssrs. Peck, Braislin, and McLaugh-
of Rutland, making special mention
President Harrison in his bereave-
mt, and Father Endeavor" Clark in
journey round the world for Chris
n Endeayor.
The most interesting work of the day
S that directed to Junior EndeavOr
TX. Miss Mary Hammond, Burling-
b, Superintendent of Junior Work,
ntioned the growth of junior societies
m two societies in 1889, seven in 1890,
,een in 1891, to twenty-eight in 1899.
me seven societies included the junior
meut in their membership. Of the
enty-eight societies, twenty reported
mbership of 573, of whom AZ had
ited with the church during the year.
Fenty-seven Juniors subscribed for The
lden Rule. Among suggestions were
great weight of personal example be-
70 the young: Faithful Bibe-reading,
oil of honor to be awarded for faithful
ty One Junior Society reported rails
$40 for the pastors salary, another
in mission work to support village
lool in Turkey, another pays for the
ucatiOd of little Indian girl for one
ar, and another works among the poor
the town. A barrel of clothing for
Five Point House of Industry, a bag
potatoes to poor woman, the care of
Indian child in the Santee Agency,
d contributions to both Home and
reign Missions were among the Junior
cd works reported. The motto for
e Junior work for the year was: press
,rward." The California Juniors set
eett;;GSsg, Heb: xii; 2u=2l,
Miss Alice May Scudder of jersey
ty, and editor of the Junior Endeav
Department of The Golden Rule, her
|lf native of Vermont, brought the
lettings of New Jersey Endeavors.
Junior Endeavor, or work for and by
70 children, was discovery of untold
biritual resources in the churches of the
d,-compared to the stores of kerC-
Inc oil beneath our feet while using the
low dip. Each society is a gold mine
/ possibilities. There is ueed of great
18th that the children may liue up to
lese.
Christian Endeavor methods were best
mong children, to gather them within
lurch walls; to teach them to pray and
lad meetings; by constant Christian
tanning to make it 4 second nature to be
Bligious. Youth is the time of great
rivileges and terrible temptations.
Among replies elected by the question
OK were: Information for starting and
Dntinung Junior Societies may be
bund in the junior literature of the
nited Society, 80 Bromfield Street,
Boston; Scripture truth can be fOrcibly
lught by i'll IstratiOns from Nature and
rom toys. Form local Junior Unions
Engage them in active temperance and
Mist them in furnishing Sunday even
ne services. Mrs. Scudder conducted
n animated and instructive session.
The closing prayer and benediction
we're offered by Rev. r. Campbell of Ru-
BERT, president of the Bennington
county Union.
On Tuesday the session of the conven'
ion was held, as on Wednesdays
kvening, at the Second Congregational
khurch, the largest audience room in the
Village; upward of 800 must have beeI
n the room. After a praise service
prayer was offered by the Rev. Mr.
Douglas, a vice-president from Putney
Mrs Atwood of North Bennington, sang
h beautiful solo: Come unto me-"
The first address was made by Rev
William Mcneil of Chicago, brother OF
The famous Scotch evangelist in Grea
Britain. Mr.. Mcneil is employed Ey
The United Society of Christian Endeav
pr to extend its interests throughout thu
United States. On this mission he ha!
travelled more than $1,000 miles sine,
June, and made on an average two ad
dresses day.
He brought cordial greetings to Yer
mont from General Secretary Baer. Al
eloquent address was given emphasizing
the one object of adj Christian EndeavO
personal soul winning work for Christ
Young people can be easily led now
Are you willing to work for them? Tn,
basis of growth in Christian activity il
the pledge; Iron clad'' it may be, blu
exalting. Not the Spontendity of failure
nor depending upon inspiration, whel
ezpirdtien, rather, is proper, but the ole
English watchwOrd of Duty. Work i
the condition of all improvements; work
ing together with God along the lines o
mans redemption. For soul-winning
personal preparation is needed. Unlik
the man with a squint eye looking at tn,
man holding the bull while intending t.
fell the animal. Hit where you look
How shall do this? Study Gods Hol,