The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1896-06-10

QuhIIy was slIeuRJn, NHb'I utAI beauty,
their third symbolzed fruitfuness. These
qualities represent the needs of Christian
character. We need men who can be de-
pended upon. But man may be firm and
still be kind and gentleman. The great
end of all work is not growth and strength,
but effort
The closing address was given by Rev. g.
II. Spencer OF Somers worth, N. H., the
president of the New Hampshire Confer
ence League. He talked on Power OF
Purpose" Power is the faculty of achieve
meut. Purpose will issue in vision and
will have its supreme result in character.
The address was brilliant, thoughtful and
magnetic.
The morning service closed with the bene-
diction by Rev. l.. l.. Beeman.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Led by the convention chorus, the dele
gates and their friends united in a service
OF song. Rev. l. p. Chase offered prayer,
and Miss Fanny Parmenter rendered a vio-
lin solo.
At the business session the president gave
a verbal report of his work for the year, in
which he reported holding two cabinet
meetings, attending three camp-meetings
and making twenty-five addresses in the in
terest of the League. or correspondence
and committee meetings no record had been
kept.
The report of the secretary showed 108
Senior Leagues, with 1888 active members
113 honorary members and 906 associate
members-a total membership of 4,357 for
the conference There were thirty-eight
Junior chapters reported, with a member
ship Of 1852.
The largest League is at Barre, with a
membership of 167. The smallest League
is at South Tunbridge, with ten members.
y On motion OF Rev. III. A. Spencer, the chair
three on the revision OF the constitution,
with instructions to report at the next an
nual meeting The president appointed
Rev. w. M. Newton, Rev. w. r. Daven-
port and Professor II. r. Roberts.
The fourth vice-president, Mrs. Sara D.
Stone reported the work accomplished in
her department during the year.
The committee on finance made its report
through o. A. Marshall. The report was
laid on the table. Later, on motion Of Rev.
l.. o. Sherburne, the report was taken from
the table. Rev. w. r. Davenport moved,
as a substitute that the convention pro.
coed to take a collection, and If enough was
not realized that they take collection also
at the evening service. The motion per-
vailed and the collection was taken.
A communication from the chapter at Brat
tleboro was read by the secretary, inviting
the convention to hold its next annual
meeting with that chapter. Voted to ac-
cept the invitation. The treasurer, Mrs
Powers, presented a preliminary report.
| The committee on nominations reported
cepted and the officers were elected: Presi-
dent, Rev. l.. p. Tucker; first vice-presi-
dent, Miss Mabel Gale; second vice-presi-
dent, Miss Rosa Cooper; third vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. j. ii. Wallace; fourth vice-presi-
dent, Rev. Andrew Gillies; treasurer Mrs.
Jennie E. Powers; secretary, Rev. w. M.
Newton.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following, which were adopted
"ReSolved, That the thanks of the YER
mont Conference Epworth League Conven-
ton are hereby extended to Trinity Meth
odist Episcopal church of Montpelier, the
Epworth Chapter connected Herewith and
the citizens Of Montpelier generally, for the
hearty, wholesome and entirely adequate
entertainment provided for the convention
and its guests, for the generous and grace
full welcome extended by the church and
| school, and to the committee in charge Of
affairs who have carefully attended to all
our wants, and preserved an unbr oxen
serenity in the midst of difficulties that
were exasperating and duties that were
perplexing
"Resolued, That our thanks are extended
to the president and secretary of this or
| ganization for their long. continued and
| faithful discharge OF the duties devolving
upon them and especially for their efforts
| in securing the rich intellectual feast of
which it is our pleasure to partake on this
occasion. May the consciousness of having
| done their best, and OF having prepared for
and efficiently conducted by far the largest
and most enthusiastic convention which
our Conference League has ever witnessed,
be their reward.
" RESOLVED, That we remember with graf
itude the kindness of the speakers Of the
convention for the magnificent service which
they have freely rendered to the conven-
| ton, and to the cause in general, by the
addresses and essays which have charmed
and inspired the large audiences which
have been privileged TO listen. We would
| also specially remember the members of the
| convention chorus, the male quartette and
the vocal and instrumental soloists, who
| have dscoursed sweet music, and taught
us anew the divine origin and mission OF
the art of which they showed so great a
mastery.
"ReSolUed, That we tender our thanks to
the railroads of the state for reduction Of
fares, to the press of the common wealth for
generous space allotted to the doings OF the
convention, and to all who in any way have
contributed to make this convention men,
| orable in the minds OF the heart and brain
Of the coming generations OF the Vermont
| Conference"
On motion of Rev, II. A. Spencer, the
| secretary was instructed to send message
expressing the sympathy of the convention
to Rev. Abner Howard of West Burke in
his sickness.
On motion of Rev. L. o. Sherburne, the
| following was adopted and the secretary
| instructed 10 benu Ine same 10 tne chapters.
" Inasmuch as there is not uniformity in
the time of election OF officers of the local
chapters, ReSolved, That the Vermont Con.
ference Epworth League, in convention as
sembled recommends to the various chap
ters that they adopt annual elections during
the first week Of May, and recommends that
said officers be installed on Anniversary
day, and that the secretary be reelected
from year to year If advisable"
Preceding the addresses the male quar-
tette sang LEAD Kindly Light" The
first speaker Of the afternoon was Hon.
Frank Plumley Of Mortified, who is known
throughout the state as an attorney and
temperance orator. He spoke ON "The Ep-
WORKMAN as Citizen" He said the time
has come when politics are managed by
professional politicians This will continue
until the best men assert their rights. All
ought to attend the primaries and express
their choice. The prayer-meeting ought to
be consulted by the man who has point TO
carry in politics as well as the saloon. This
is of great importance to Vermonters, for
the young men gravitate toward the great
cities of other states and into control in
great municipalities. Nothing can be done
by abstaining from parties. This is an age
of organization. Instead Of these delegates