The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1894-04-23

everyone receive due attention.
God bless Bradford's people and
the next Conference as profitaC
!, this,
PERSONALS.
Among the visiting brethren fr0yI
New Hampshire we notice with great
pleasure Rev. d. E. Miller formerly OF
our Conference, now of Anesbury
Mass. We were also glad to see Bro.
w. e, Dunning of Lebanon and others.
Several laymen were present during
Conference from different charges: c.
Temple from st. Adams; Bros. New
ton and Waite from Sheldon; Philip
Royce, Woodstock; DR.. c. f. Meacham,
Ludlow; Judge Hobson of Island Pond
Bros. Cobb and Gilman from SPRING
field; VIM. H. Downer of North Thet-
ford, and many others we would glad
~ mention. Let them always come
and more of them.
We were glad to see the faces of so
many preachers wives. We recall the
faces of sisters Bruce, Todd, Partridge,
Blake, Howe, Hamilton, Austin, Sher-
burne Mrs. J. o. Dodd, Enright,
Snow, Beeman, Mrs. L. LIZ Truax,
Davenport, Hough, Lewis, McG1auf1in,
Clapp, Chase, Cooper, Ryan, Atkinson,
Howard, Farrow, Knapp, Hamblin,
Forrest, Nanton, Roberts, Trevi11ian,
Wesley, Spencer, Wight, Steele, Wright
and others whom we do not know were
present. Widows Chrystie, Cushing
and Morgan were also here
PASTORAL, ADDRESS
To the Society of the Vermont Conference
AT the opening of another conference year, we
Wish to extend to you our most cordial greetings.
The Great Head of the church has appointed some
prophets and some evangelists and some pastors
and some teachers for the perecting of saints, for
the work Of the ministry, for the edifying of the
body of Christ
Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and
OF the knowledge ofthe Son of God, unto the per-
rect man unto the measure of the statue of the
followers of Christ
To your charge servant of the Lord has been
appointed "Receive him therefore in the Lord
with all gladness and hold such in reputation u
Let your criticisms be few, especially in the \
presence of children. Make his stay among you
one of pleasure and profit.
DO not wait until the year is half gone before
you start subscription paper for his support
Ii possible pay him monthly
lie can serve you better and will be thought
more of in the community as ci izen and a
CHRISTIAN gentleman, If you help him find the
Philosophers stone, which is "pay as you 60"
Encourage the Epworth and Junior Leagues
in all departments of their great work. Let the
Epworth League Herald, Zion's Herald or
Christian Advocate be found in every christian
home
When in need ofbooks for the Sunday school,
or the home patronize our great Book Concern.
meeting and prayer meeting alive by your
presence and prayers; in short, be loyal to all
the institutions of Methodism. Visit the father
less and widows in their affection and keep. your
selves unspotted from the world" "And the
very God ofpeace sanctify you wholly; and L
pray God your whole spirit and soul and body
be preserved blameless unto the coming of our
Lord Jesus Christ"
"Now unto him that is able to keep yon from
falling and to present you faultess before the
presence of his glory with exceeding joy. To the
only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty
dominion and power both now and ever. Amen.
W. E. DOUGLASS, For the committee.