The united opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1881-1970, 1895-03-29


Vermont Christian Endeavor. Dele
gates and others began to gather from
The east. south and west early in TIT
forenoon by private conveyance, ano
upon the arrival of the south bound
train at 1924 nearly hundred hat
come, so that when the meeting open
ed at 10 80 there was an unusually anC
unexpectedly large attendance.
Frank Learned of Wells River con.
Quoted the opening devotional service
which was characterized by deep graft
tude for past opportunities and bless
lngs snc earnest prayer for the highest
success of the present meeting. Pas
tor Barnard gave most cordial wei.
come to the homes and hospitality of
the Bradford Endeavorers which was
very happily responded to by Pres.
Hall. Miss Marion j. Hall of South
Ryegate gave very excellent paper
upon the desirability of having month
ly reports from the various committees
of the local society.
The afternoon services began with
a very hearty praise service conducted
by w. II. Goodfelow, a very sweet
singer from South Rvegate, who has
been associated with Rev Mr.. Whittier
in his recent evangelislic work in Yer
mont. The reports from the local
societies of the Union showed earnest
ness and activity especially in the line
of mis sionary work of various kinds.
Mr.. Charles Scales of Wells River pre-
sented most excellent and suggestive
paper upon the importance of regular
committee meetings which called forth
considerable discussion.
One of the most interesting parts
of the program was the hour given
to Junior work conducted by Miss
Ella M. Bixby of Newbury. She read
paper upon the relation of the Senior
society to the Junior in which she
showed it to be "that of an elder sis.
ter with listening ears, willing hands
and sympathetic heart" papers and
recitations by the Juniors followed.
Miss Annie Warden of Barnet pre-
sen;ed one of the best papers of the
day, upon the "Christian Endeavor
and the mid.week prayer meeting"
If the spirit and wish of the paper
could be realized it would revolution.
ize many of the church prayer meetings.
Mr. b. F. Moore, Supt of the Kurn
Hattin Homes for boys at Westminis-
ter, told of the work of the Home and
explained its needs. There is some
talk of the societies of the Union
pledging the support of a boy for a
year at that Home. Mr. E. e. Osgood
Of Bellows Falls, President of he State
Union, gave the closing address of the
afternoon in earnest words of congrat |
llation on the success of this meeting |
md in hopeful words of the work thai
S now being done worldwide by this
great movement.
In the evening an audience nearly
illing the house enjoyed the opening
praise service led by Prof. G. II. French
If the Bradford Academy and Graded
chool, leading up to the closing adj
lress oy Rev. A. II. Heath, ID. d., of
It. Johnsburv, upon "Some Elements
# Power" which the speaker divided
no two kinds, human and divine
The human elements being sincerity,
of effort, enthusiasm, knowl-
dge, positiveness. The divine ele-
nehts being the word of God, prayer
nd the Holy Spirit. These various
'oints the speaker explained by
ucCuOtc, ODScTNdtlOH anu experiences,
n most eloquent manner, holding the
apt attention of the audience to his
asst words. The meeting closed with
he usual conservation service led by .
lev. j. X Williams of Peacham, for ,
lerly pastor here.
During the afternoon and evening Z
ervices several solos were sung by
lr. Goodfellow and Miss Maude !
,larke in very acceptable manner. =
he meeting was a success and reflects G
reat credit upon the local society who t
lvited it here and entertained 1t SO S
Dinner and supper were a
srved in the vestry 10 all attendants 2
y the local society and their friends. /
The officers elected for the ensuing d
ear were: President, Rev. John j.
Iall, South Ryegate; District secretary a
nd treasurer, Miss Alice j. Brock, n
Tells River; Supt. Junior work, Miss v
lila VI. Bixby. The next meeting A
ill be held with the society connected Q
18th the United Presbyterian church y
Ryegate in October. 4