St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1894-04-26
THE VERMONT CONFERENCE.
4 Glance at its Proceedines-Some of
the Appointments.

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listers and laymen met at Bradford
last week, beginning on Tuesday
The first day was devoted to the ex-
animation of candidates for the sew
eral orders. In the evening occurred
the Epworth League anniversary,
the main address b-ing given by
Principal Smith of the Conference
Seminary at Montpelier, who spoke
of the rapid growth of the League
which now numbers 1900 chapters
and 1000 Junior leagues. Bishop
Warren, Rev. w. S. Smithers and
one or two others made remarks
touching the work of the League.
ON WEDNESDAY
the Conference proper began, Bishop
H. w Warren presiding. Rev. Geo.
L. Story was made secretary, and
Rev. w. S. Smithers statistical sec
rotary 1t was voted to appoint
commission to confer with a like
commission from the New Hamp-
shire Conference to consider the re-
adjustment of the conference bound
aries. Rev. Joseph Hamilton gave
his report AS presiding elder OF the
ST. Johnsbury district. He mention
ed the death Of Ethel, daughter Of
Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Knapp, also
death of Rev. John Morse. A new
church edifice at West Danville.
Eight Epworth Leagues organized,
and good degree of life and interest
prevails. Jay reports 70 CONVEX
sions. Barre has received upon
probation so. His report revealed
the fact that much faithful pastoral
work has been done and good re-
vival interest has prevailed upon
many charges. Four hundred and
fifty prObatiOners have been received
upon the district. Twelve hundred
dollars added to preachers salaries.
Benevolent collections increased.
There are now SO leagues on the dis
trict. About $50 conversions and
$50 received in full connection. A
layman's working and praying band
has been organized for revival work.
Addresses were made by Rev. DR..
Parkhurst ofZion's Herald and Rev.
J. F. Goucher of the Baltimore
Woman's College.
In the afternoon the 5Oth ami
versary of the organization of the
Conference was celebrated in a fit
ting manner. Rev. Alonzo Hitch
cock, the only member of the original
conference who was present, offered
prayer; and a sketch prepared by
w. 7. Kidder, another member Of the
original conference, was read by Rev.
II. A. Spencer. Rev. J. A. Sherburne
read a comprehensive paper on the
educational work of the conference.
Rev. R. L. Bruce had a paper on
Our Modern Deborahs," and Rev
I. o. Sherburne one ON "Our Vet
erans," in which he reviewed the
work of twelve men. Rev. P. N.
Granger gave some interesting rem
iniscences. Letters from former
members of the conference were read,
including one from Rev. T. P. Frost
of Baltimore. The semi-centennial
features were continued in the even
ing, addresses being made by several
clergymen, including Rev. A. l..
Cooper. who looks back on 4S years
of work.
ON THURSDAY
The Montpelier and ST. Adams dis
tricts were reported. Windsor had
received $4,000 by legacy for a new
church. DR.. Peck, missionary secre-
tary, made stirring address. Rev.
F W. Hamblin preached the confer
ence sermon in the afternoon. Fra
ternal greetings were presented from
other denOmina tons, Rev. John
Mason of Lyndon Center representing
the Free Baptists; to all Of these Rev
H. A Spencer responded. In the
evening DR.. Peck gave an address full
of interesting facts and figures as to
missionary work.
ON FRIDAY.
Aside from the usual daily routine
business, Rev. L. H. Elliot of the
Vermont Bible Society, made an adj
dress, and said, among other things,
that statistics sho we'd that not half of
the Protestant population of this
state attended any church services.
Representatives of missionary and ed
vocational societies were introduced
and spoke briefly. Silas Van De Car
and M. S. Eddy were admitted into
full connection with the conference
IN the AFTERNOON the w oman II ONE
Missionary Society held its anniver-
sary, Mrs. Mary L. Wells giving the
main address. The anniversary Of
the Freedmen's Aid Society was also
held, Rev. J. W. Hamilton of Cincin-
natl being the principal speaker. The
evening service was given up to
evangelistic work, Rev. DR.. Bates
preaching from Acts v:31.
SATURDAY.
The morning was given up to rou-
tine business and the presentation Of
the work and needs of the Vermont
Conference Seminary and other inter
ests near to the heart of the confer.