Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-06-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR CONVENTION.
Societies of Chittendon County In Ses-
aIon at Uinesburgh.

The Chittenden County union OF Young
Peoples Societies OF Christian Endeavor met
in semi annual convention at the Congrega-
tional church in Hnesburgh June Z. A.
most cordial welcome was given the dele
gates from the several societies and the
days sessions were most interesting and
profitable The convention was opened in
form at II O'Clock n. IN. by the president,
Rev. w. j. Chapman of Shelburne,
j. Z. Tracy acting as secretary.
After singing aud prayer by the
president, Rev. T. j. Harris welcomed
the visiting societies in behalf Of the local
societies. Rev. Mr.. Chapman responded
for the union. "Trusting in the Lord Jesus
Christ for strength, " was the title OF an ex-
cellent paper reud by Miss Alice Williams
of Charlotte, which was followed by one of
much interest from Miss Matte l.. Page of
| Hipesburgh, namely, ~ promise Him that
! will strive to do whatever lie would
| like to have me do.n These were discussed
| by the convention. Adjournment was then
called to the vestry Of the Methodist church,
| where bountiful dinner was served to tho
visiting Christian Endeavorers.
A service of song opened the afternoon
session at / 30 o'clock. The report of the
societies by delegates showed a gratifying
| increase in the aggregate membership OF the
union. Thirteen societies reported. Rev.
| Il. j. Barton of Salisbury represented the
| Addison county union OF Christian E1-
deavor societies and brought greetings from
the same. Evangelical work is now fea-
ture of that unions labors. State president
Rev. T. G.. Thompson Of Burlington, gave
some interesting instruction regarding the
coming international convention to be held
next month in Montreal. Rev. Mr.. Hitch
cock OF Willston gave a practical and
| helpful paper on THE Endeavorer' S
| Conscience - "Cousecretion" was ad-
mirably explained by Rev. j. l.. Fort of
Hinesburgh and discussed by the conven-
ton. Three papers followed the one pre-
scented by Mr.. Fort on sections OF the soci-
ETY. pledge, which were full OF practical
thoughts and good suggestions. These were
read by Misses Florence Newell and Nellie
Chapman of Shelburns and Mr.. Roger
Lyman of Hinesburgh. They pleas
ant part of the convention.
Reports from junior societies from the
Methodist and College street churches in
| Burlington and the Shelburne and South
Hero societies were read. y junior society
has been organized since the last conven-
ton at tho Adams Mission Home in
burlington. The treasurer report showed
a balance OF $40 on hand. Rev. Henry
Gulick of Charlotte gave an address on
personal work, ," previous to the close OF
the afternoon session which was stirrin Z,
practical and exceedingly interesting.
At the evening session the committee on
nominations reported the name OF j. L.
Tracy of Winooski as secretary of the
union in place OF Mr.. I. S. Sibley of Essex
Junction, resigned, aud be was elected. a
form OF resolutions in behalf of the loca
societies was also drawn up and approved
MIR. John Gibson, general secretary Of the
y. II. c. a. of Burlington, gave strong
address on, "The secret of success in Christ
ian life, " aud this was followed by another
equally powerful and practical address by
Rev. l.. A. Bgeow of Proctor. The day Il
sessions closed with a strong and helpful
conservation service led by Rev r. j. Bar
ton. The attendance at the convention wa
large throughout.