St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1897-02-26

AS the persons to whom three papers,
How can the pastor help the Epworth
League" How can the Epworth
League help the pastor?" and "The social
department and some socials we have
had" were assigned were not present, the
president called for volunteers to speak
on these subjects.
One way the pastor can help the
Epworth League is by being present at
the meetings, both devotional and
literary, and being interested in what
ever interests the league. If the older
people join the league it will help both
the pastor and young people. The best
way to help the pastor is to pray for
him and notify him of any strangers or
sick in the place.
Miss Sargent spoke of socials that had
been held in the st. Johnsbury chapter.
She suggested informal spelling matches,
an evening with hymn writers and
literary charades, as being both pleasant
and profitable ways of spending an
evening.
Mr.. lyric was called on for remarks.
He said the league is cooperative
institution. Its success depends on hav-
ing competent vice presidents. They
should consult with the pastor and with
each other. They must have tact and
common sense to be successful.
The evening service opened at 7 O'Clock
with service Of song conducted by the
president.
At us Rev. Joseph Hamilton de-
livered an inspiring address on The
paths we are making" We are each max
ing path of our own. If we take a
human lie for our ideal the path will be
crooked and unsatisfactory. We must
get above human ideals. Let us fix our
eyes on the man of Galilee, and as we
look at Him we shall be drawn toward
Him and changed into His likeness and
His spirit is through our entire being.
And if we have hold of the hand of the
Master, let US get hold of the perishing
and lift them up. We must look up, live
up and lift up to Christ.
A paper on the words of our motto,
Look Up, Lift Up," was presented by
Mr.. Bernie Hall. This lift up work is
Christ like work. 1t is the lesson and
example Of his life. For Christ's work
we must have both the will and the
power to do. Let us keep in mind that
this needed power comes from God and
that we must make sure we are willing
to serve before we think of getting the
power The Holy Spirit wants willing
workers.
Taken all in all, it Was one of the best
and most interesting rallys ever held.
Perley Bacon is quite sick with the
measles.
Mrs. Whitney is gaining slowly.
Mrs. Myron Park is sick.
The Ladies Sewing society met with
Mrs. Jackson last Tuesday, and March
they will meet at the Congregations
vestry in the afternoon, and have 6
quilting. Supper will be served there
ana short programme will be provided
for the evening.
The post office rush has struck GU
, quiet village, and we understand Their
are three or four candidates besides tn
present incumbent but we see no reason
: why so good service and convenlen
quarters as we now have should not b
continued.
Rev. F. T. Clark of the Methods
church has prepared an interesting serle
a OF Sunday evening talks, the first bein
Il given last Sunday. Following are tt
:, topics:
i Feb. 81. How great king failed to win
greater kingdom than his Owl
Feb 2S. A modern picttr re and its impo
N tant lesson.
! Mar. 7. Social meeting, led by S. X. Hus
Mar. Il. The sad failure of a young ma
who was given great advai
tages
v Mar. 81. Success tor common folks.
S Mar. 2s. Social meeting, led by w.
. Rodlff
q Apr. 4. A young womans noble choice.
Apr. IL. A friendship to be emulated.
n Green Mountain Grange held its rcgt
n lar meeting, Saturday, Feb. 20. Tn
grange is in prosperous condition
membership steadily increasing an
meetings largely attended.
r Wide Awake Grange will give socif
$ and literary entertainment Tuesda
t evening, March I'd, assisted by E. I
Piper and Frank French of st. Johns
bury. Cake and coffee will be served
All are cordially invited. Admission, l
= cents; children, 10 cents.
e NJ. d. Park and L. D. Stiles say, "Ou
# o. Harmless equals two sc. cakes; 3
4. q 4