St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-09-03
Congregational Club Outing.


Congregational Club Outing. - The
summer outing of the Passumpsic Con-
club was held at Newport
Wednesday with about 100 members
and friends in attendance. The visitors
arrived in Newport at l O'Clock. An
excellent dinner was served in the Con-
church by the ladies of that
society, and then all boarded the steamer,
Lady Of the Lake" for the trip around
the beautiful lake. When the steamer
started on the return trip to Newport
the company gathered in the cabin where
the literary exercises of the day were
held, Rev. J. K. Fuller OF Barton Landing
presiding.
The exercises opened with singing by
the Priscilla quartette. The address of
welcome was given by Rev. c. E. Fay of
the Newport Congregational church.
Among other things he said that this
club was organized to avoid isolation as
one OF it's objects. Some OF us as pastors
might get too confined to our work il it
were not for an occasional outing. In
these days of electricity we all know
what insulation means. When the nsu-
lation is removed the sparks of electricity
fly. Thus it is with us when we get out,
detached from our regular occupation,
the sparks of electricity fly, we receive
new lite and return to our work with
increased vigor. Thus another object of
the club is recreation. We can find you
many ways to enjoy recreation in New
port. To obtain information is still
another object. We get together, talk
over different matters in our line of work
and 60 home with new ideas that are
sure to help US. Again we welcome you
to Newport because we think that, under
the inspiration of this beautiful body OF
water surrounded with it's beautiful
scenery, you cannot fail to find informa-
ton here that you can't find anywhere
else. Newport's air, scenery and her
men of intelligence. Of whom we are
justly proud, cannot fail to give you
inspiration, and, though now on water,
we extend you a cordial welcome to
Newport.
Prof. Henry Fairbanks responded, say.
ing that all were glad to be welcomed to
Newport whether afoat or ashore. Mr..
Fairbanks then gave an interesting and
instructive address on the influence o
Congregationalism from its very begin.
ming. Founded with the loftiest ideas
with the strongest intellectual stimulus
and uplift, it was great factor in charac
ter building and the main element III
moulding the strongest race upon the
continent and the church life in New
England. When the early pioneers were
we'll settled in the southern part OF New
England the most enterprising and
vigorous commenced to move north into
the Connecticut and Champlain valleys
in search OF new country. They thus
brought into Vermont and New Hamp
shire the best types of sturdy manhood
brought up under the influence of Con
gregationalism. When we speak of New
England character we mean hat moulded
by the Congregational church. 1t pro
duced in those early days such men as
Ethan Allen and the many other brave
Green Mountain boys. In all its history
Congregationalism and patriotism have
stood side by side. Mr.. Fairbanks CLOSED
with plea for more life in the Congre
gationaism of our state.
Mr.. Fuller then said that the sort o
go as-you-please programme the commit
tee had been obliged to hastily arrange
had proven great success, and they hac
no apologies to make forit. He wished to
congratulate Mr.. Fay for his ability il
taking to the water like duck when h,
had prepared an address for the land
The chairman then called upon Kew. DR.
Heath of st. Johnsbury for fish story
DR.. Heath having just returned from hi
vacation spent at the sea side was abl
to tell brand new one in an entertain
ing manner. Bernice Webb of Newpor
gave a recitation, finely rendered. A vot
of thanks was extended to the Priscill
quartette for their several selections s.
finely rendered and to Others who ha
helped to make the outing so enjoyable
The literary part of the occasion wa
then over.
The trip on the lake was greatl
{ enjoyed by all. The day was perfee
one for the outing. Newport wa
reached about o'clock, and soon afts
the party was being carried homewar
on the Sherbrooke fair special.