Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-01-19
CHRISTIAN ENOeAVORERS.
Successful Meeting Of the Uuion o
Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.

A Successful Meeting Of tho Union of
Franklin aud Grand Isle Counties.
Tho local union OF the societies of Chris
tian Endsavor OF Franklin and Grand Isle
counties held its semi-annual convention in
the Free Baptist church at Euosburgh Falls
Wednesday, January IL. Although the
mercury was go below zero about 70 dele
gates were present ut the morning session,
which WAS called to order by the president,
Mas G. l.. Marvin OF Alburg, at 1880 a. N.
Mrs. l., Ii. Martin of Swanton, secretary
of tho union, was also present.
prayer service was conducted by w.
W. Jeunison of st. Adams. Words Of
welcome were given by Rev. j. w. Burgn
for the Free Baptist church, and A. b.
Harris for the local society. The response
in the absence Of the vics president was
made by Rev. d. Sage hackay of st. Al
bans, who spoke IN MS usual pleasant man.
ner The reports OF the secretary and
treasurer were reed and accepted. ''Our
Juniors was discussed by the president
and Rev. D. Sage Machsy.
AT the roll call - of the IA societies in
the union responded. After the appoint
ment O committees, ad journment was taken
for dinner, which was served in the vestry,
after which an hour WAS spent in social in
tercourse.
In the afternoon at 1880 "Praiss SER
vice. was conducted by Miss Jennie Hop
kins of Fest Berk shire; Our Father"
paper written by Mr.. c. Ii. Morrill, of
BakersGeld, was read by Mr. Robert Noble
of St. Albans. "Hsilowed be thy nams,"
an open parliament, was led by c. l.. Smith
OF Swanton, which was participated in by a
large number. THY kingdom coms' was
very ably treated by Rev. c. w. Clark OF
Georgia; "Thy will" by Mr.. C. A. Kelton
Of Montgomery, wes fun OF good suggestions
regarding an active conservation. "Our
daily bread" was a praise service led by
Mis- Hattie Colburn of East Fairfield; aud
all were fed by the brief Testimonies OF
thankfulness. "Our trespasses, the strug-
gle between sin and endeavor were por-
trsyed in a psper read by Nellie Jameson
of Alburgh. 'Onr temptation" tho danger
in the way Of Christian Endeavor, were ably
shown by A. s. Fleury of st. Adams.
thine the Glory" was the last paper on
tine Lords Prayer but by no means the
least, being prepared by Rev. w. q. SEQ
field of Richford and read by his daughter
Nellie.
Rev. L. G.. Thompson, d. D., of Burling-
ton brought the fraternal greetings of the
Chittendsn county union, as also did State
! Secretary Towner from the Arlington
county union. These greetings were re-
| sponded to by Rev. j. w. Burgess. The
nominating committee nominated the fol-
lowing officers, which wers elected: Presi-
| dent Mrs c. A. Kelton of Montgomery;
| vice. president, Farrand Strsnahan of st.
| Albans; secretary, A. Il. Harris OF Enos-
| burgh Falls; treasurer, d. Sutsr of Swan
ton; superintendent OF junior work, Miss
| c. L. Marvin OF Alburg.
The committee on resolutions submittel
the following resolution:
Resolred, That we consider it as legitimately
within the province OF Y. > G., L. to cast the
entire weight of their influence in favor of the
| promotion OF our Redeemer's Kingdom and
| we, therefore, re-atirm the action OF the union
| at Highgato upon tho question of the opening
| of the grounds OF the Columbian exposition
on the Lora's Day: and we trust there Will be
| no repeal OF the action OF the national Con-
| gress upon this matter.
| Resolved, That the thanks OF the union be
| extended the society OF Enosburgh Falls TO tn 8
| pastor OF this church, and the people for their
| hearty greeting and tho royal entertalnment
| which they have given upon this occasion; and
| that thanks be exten ed to the railroads for
the courtesy OF selling tickets at reduced
| rates.
The committee on place OF next meeting
reported Richford as the place, and June
next az the time. Supper was served In the
vestry.
The evening session was opened with q
praise and prayer service. Rev. T. u.
Thompson, D. D., OF Burlington, delivered
an address on "rhe Nsw Crusade" which
was very attsntively listened to and was full
of thought and excellent suggestions. Rev
George o. Webster OF Montpelier then de
nvered the convention sermon, which was q
powerful argument for the use OF the tai
euts God has given US. The convention wa
closed by a conservation service, led by the
president.