The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-02-19
THE EPWORTH LEAGUE
HOLD A SUCCESSFUL CONTENTION
At WATERBURY, CENTER,

The following report Of the Epworth
Leage Convention, held last week at Water
bury Center, is furnished by Rev. W. M.
Newton, the Methodist pastor at Waterbury:
A sub-district convention of the St. AL
bans District Epworth League was hold
with the Methodist church at Waterbury
Center on Wednesday, February IL. At
two o'clock Rev o. L. Barnard OF Middle
sex conducted praise SERVICE at which
there were present thirty Junior Epworth-
ians from Hamblin Chapter, Waterbury,
and about ffty-five others, among whom
were representatives from waitsfeld and
Moretown.
Mark FL. Moody, president OF the St. AL
bans District League, has been untiring in
his efforts to make the gathering a success,
but was unable to be present. In his alb
Vermont Conference Epworth League. took
the chair at q 10, and in few well-chosen
words, expressed his regret at the absence
OF the district president and proceeded to
the programme of the afternoon. Rev. W.
M. Newton of Waterbury was appointed
secretary.
The first paper, 1.-THE Department Of
Spiritual Work." by James NJ Wallace of
Waterbury, was suggestive treatment OF
this subject, rightly magnifying the i'm
portance of the department
Mrs. Alice Berry of Waitsfield prepared
an excellent paper on "The Department of
Mercy and Help" In the absence OF Mrs.
Berry the paper was read by Miss May B.
Wrisley of Waterbury.
The Department of Literary Work "
was to have been treated in paper, but the
person to whom it was assigned could not
prepare the article. In a few brief remarks
tho chairman called attention to the work
OF this department. AS another paper
touching on some parts OF this work was
presented at later time, the subject was
allowed 10 pass.
Miss Eva M. Burleigh of Waterbury pre-
sented :" The Department of Social Work."
showing in what ways this department can
work in harmony with the other depart
ments of the League for the attainment of
our object.
1.-THE Departments of Correspondence
and Finance " were treated in one paper by
Miss Mertie F. Guptil of Waterbury in
very seaside and suggestive manner plac-
ing stress on these two departments, which
are too often neglected. At this point
collection was ordered to defray necessary
expenses OF the convention. The good sense
OF the company was shown in contributing
exactly the amount asked for-no more, no
less.
Mrs. II. o. Ward of Moretown read a
Thoughtful paper entitled "Discouragements
in Junior Work" Contrary to the sug-
gestive subject, the paper was full of in
direct encouragements, especially for Jun
iOr superintendent and pastors.
The Juniors from Hamblin Chapter, I'M
der the direction of Miss Eva NJ Burleigh,
entertained the convention by singing sew
eral selections. very interesting talk to
the Juniors present follow ed this, in which
the chairman impressed on the children
some things they could be.
The Literature of the Epworth League"
was the subject which Mrs. William Palmer
OF Waitsfeld presented in paper written
in thoughtful manner and in such a way
as to interes all in the literature OF the
League. Especial attention was called to
the reading course and to the Ep,oorM
Herald.
Rev. s. G. Vail called attention to the
Power Of Sympathy in Epworth League
worker is the successful worker.
After singing Onward, Christian Sol
der" Mrs. A. B. Enright of Waitsfield
read paper entitled The League the Pas
tors Right Hands, It?" The paper was
full of thoughts helpful to Epworthans, and
showed a careful preparation and original
treatment of a subject well understood by
| every PASTORS wife.
Rev. M. S. Eddy of Waterbury Center
discussed, in an informal manner, the ques-
ton, Z" Is the League Adapted to Small
| Communities?"
AT this point Rev. Mr.. Buker, pastor OF
the Free Baptist church Of the village, was
introduced and gave interesting reminis-
| cences OF work OF societies connected with
| small churches.
and found several interesting questions to
be answered in the few remaining minutes.
| The company was dismissed by the bene-
diction and repaired to the vestry, where
the ladies had prepared supper for the
| entire company. Since the Juniors were
obliged to leave at once they were allowed
TO be served first, and very happy COM
pany were soon on their way to Waterbury.
/ EVENING MEETING.
The evening session opened with praise
service, conducted by the pastor Rev.
Mr.. Buker read the Scriptures and Rev. A.
B. Enright lead in prayer, after which Rev.
L. p. Tucker delivered an address on The
Epworth League" The address was in
structive and inspiring, it being delivered
in Brother fuckers most happy manner
The choir of the Methodist church rendered
music for the evening session.
AT the close Of the address about fifteen
persons present signihed their willingness
to unite in forming League for the church
| The congregation was dismissed and those
! who had given their names remained to
! elect officers and perfect the organization of
the League. Thus, under very favorable
auspices, the young people of the church
are banded together for work in the name
of the Master.
The convention throughout was of ex-
! ceptional interest. Everyone to whom
part was assigned endeavored to do the
best possible, and the entire spirit of the
meeting showed that the League was for
active work in building up the Redeemer's
kingdom. While no department was I'M
| duly emphasized, stress was laid on the