St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1893-10-19

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young people Of the church. Rev. H.
A. Spencer of Montpelier responded
for the convention, and spoke appre-
ciatively of the energy and force
which existed among young people
and urged the utmost possible devel-
opment of these qualities.
Rev. R. l.. Nanton of Morrisville
and Rev. F. w. Hambin of Water
bury spoke briefly as to the most ef-
fective means OF illustrating the
League motto.
Walter c. Rodlffe of st. Johnsbury
Center defined interestingly the Ep-
worthian's duty toward the Sunday
school, and member of the Brattle-
boro chapter read a paper urging a
ful6llment of every duty towards the
pastor.
Rev. l.. o. Sherbnrne of Enosburgh
Falls spoke enthusiastically of the
opportunities for usefulness which
lay within the Leagues reach, and
the Importance of this organization
so closely connected with the confer
ence.
E. F. Harvey of St. Adams dis
cussed cabinet work and how to get
out of it, after which came the APP
pointmeut of committees and adj
journment for dinner.
During the forenoon session Rev.
DR.. Smith of the Vermont Conference
Seminary at Montpelier spoke brief
ly, saying, among other things, that
the young people ought not to pre-
pare for future usefulness, but be USE
full now.
AFTERNOONS PROCEEDINGS.
A service of praise and prayer
opened the afternoon exercises, con-
Quoted by St. Johnsbury Center chap
ter, during which the delegates were
given a solo by Miss Aldrich, grad
uate of the Perkins Institute for the
Blind.
Some time was next devoted to
business, and these officers were
elected:
President Rev. L. O. Sherburne of
Enosburg Falls.
Vice presidents-W. c. Rodliffe of St.
Johnsbury Center, Miss Mile Martin of
White River Junction, Miss Lizzie M.
Knapp of Mortified, Mrs. l.. p Tucker
of Bradford.
Secretary-V. A. Irish of Enosburgh
Falls.
Treasurer Miss Matte Hill of st.
Johnsbury.
Delegate to the c. E. Convention at
Barre-Rev. H. A. Spencer Of Montpelier.
The matter of a sound financial
basis for the organization was dis
cussed in a paper by w. 6. Brown of
St. Adams, read by E. F. Harvey.
The need of Christian enthusiasm
was earnestly set forth in paper by
Miss Josephine Steele of st. Johns
bury, showing that genuine zeal is
but the natural outgrowth of conse-
Grafton.
Several points of League work
were helpfully discussed in an open
conference. The need of organized
effort was urged by Presiding Elder
Hamilton. Secretary Lewis spoke
concerning Y. M. c. A. district work.
Secretary Irish presented report
of the condition of the conference
work during the past year.
THE CLOSING FEATURES.
The work of the convention was
brought to close on Friday even
ing, with some interesting features,
The praise and testimony meeting,
conducted by the st. Johnsbury Cen
ter chapter, was participated in by
many of the delegates. The church
choir, assisted by E. A. Silsby, sang
the TIE Deum, and Miss Goodwin
gave solo, Come unto Me-"
The committee on resolutions pre-
scented their report at this evening
session.
The speaker Of the evening, Rev
George S. Buffers of Fitchburg
Mass, was pleasantly introduced by
Mr.. Smithers. and talked for about
an hour, holding the close attention
of his audience. His theme wa:
Young people whom the League has
failed to reach" First, he asked
Who are they? They are some of thu
brightest, most talented young met
and women Of the communitie
where your Leagues are situated
He urged the cultivation of socia
tact and said it was important tt
know just how to approach thes
who are standing aloof from tn
young peoples societies, with al
indifference that is in most case
feigned. He believed that a Dime
was many times more effectual tha
a tract in enabling us to get hold c
these who are outside of the Leagu
membership. They seem indifferen,
but they really want your sympath
and friendship. In closing Mr.. But
tiers showed how quickly the oppol
tunities for doing good are lost
these young people enter comm,
nifty, remain for while, are n,
elected by those who ought to sho'