Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-03-05
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
Y. NJ. c. A. Convention
or the Ketne-BelIows FaIls-BrattIe-
boro District. Held at ChRrIestown,


or the heene-BelloNvs Ealls-Brattle-
boro District, Held at ChRrlestown.
Nh.
The first convention Of the Keene Bellows Falls.
Brattleboro district was held in the Congreca
tiona church at Charlestowu n. H. last Satur
day and Sunday. The convention was called to
order at 1880 P. NJ, by L. 5. Hayes Of Bellows
Falls. chairman of the district committee The
first hour was led 10y Claus Olandt the interstate
secretary, who presented the thought Of self.ex.
animation with the help Of God, and complete
conservation to his service At Rev / b. Miller
Of heene spoke on How can ] get the most out
OF the Bible Mr. Miller urged the need first of
all OF foundation ~ the important facts regard
ing the Bible. Having laid the foundation one
may find m the Bible about what he seeks If he
seeks ialsehuod 1t may be- found by combination
OF verses and parts of verses II ne seeks science
or literature or interesting stories, they are all
to be found In the Bible The discussion which
followed was led 10y Mr. Olandt and Rev. Mr.. la
Wis OF Springfield.
At gas p. NJ II W Freer general secretary of
the Bellows Fails association, gave a paper on
Association methods applied to work for young
men IN small towns. After giving some stats
tics and brief summary of ASSOCIATION methods
for reaching young men Mr. Frecr suggested
that ia small towns where a fully organized as
ISOLATION is inadvisable, It would be well to or
game a boys brigade young mems band for
Bible study These suggestions led up to dIscu,.
sion OF the question 10y G.. n. Raynor. general
secretary at Keene and Mr. Olandt AIR Thomas
OF Claremont then spoke upon our Claremout
fellows; what we are doing 10y organizations out
side the association Mr.. Cairns, the secretary
of the Claremont organization. aided Mr. Thomas
IN the report From their remarks il appears
that the Caremont young men have organized
themselves into an association for the purpose of
Bible study and mutual quickening The move
ment was aided by the 'aremont pastor and MIR
Olandt IN the initial steps. Now the association
meets III turn in the parlors of the different
evang heal churches on Sunday afternoons The
growth of the movement has been steady and
healthy and they hope soon to have a regular as
ISOLATION with paid secretary.
The question now fully opened and dis
cussed by Rev. Mr. Sargent of Claremont Rev
Mr. Cairns OF Claremout. Rev. Mr. Blackman Of
Swanzey, Mr.. Olandt and l.. b Hardy general
secretary at Brattleboro The general opinion
expressed was that movements TO start assoca-
tons should begin in slow but sure way, not
trying to do more than funds would warrant and
that IN the smaller towns young mems bands
should be formed somewhat similar to that in
Claremont.
After recess Of ten minutes the question box
was opened by DR.. Doris of Springfield In
course OF the answers given MIR Fullerton of Bel.
lows Fails said that the way to get a Christian
young man Interested in the work to get him
lntefe tied in some else
Between the afternoon and evening sessions
the ladies of Charestown furnished a bountiful
supper at the church At : p. the convention
was reopened with praise service led by Rev
Mr.. Blackwell. The address on "The business
mans part IN association work was given by q
a Nardwell of keene III the absence Of Gen.
Estey Mr.. Nardwell spoke IN a happy vein cal
culated TO keep his audience in good humor He
showed, by the support given the ASSOCIATION hv
representative business men that its work is
backed by the business men OF the country They
believe in IL because 1t makes better men and
better and more intelligent and reliable employees
Mr. Wardwell urged that m starting associations
they should be- KEEP within their means The
rooms should not be too elabor tie or too nice TO
use Tor everyday use They should be- homelike.
inviting enjoyment without restraint
Lieut.. Foote, military instructor at Vermont
Academy, spoke on ph, steal culture. urging har.
monious three-fold development This develop
.kafarnll A.
be allowed to go into athletic sports after passing
physical examinations He especially urged ali
young men to be erect their bearing
q a. Raynor then spoke Oh our state work
Following him address fby II 7 Waller.
president OF the Vermont Aleademy association.
closed the evening session
Sunday morning al 9ss}0 devotional service ,vas
-sG- by Nh Hardy AT the regular morning ser
vice in the Congregational church Mr. Olandt oc.
cupied the pulpit. During the service MIR. Black
man sang MY name is mothers PRAYER" in
very touching manner At 4:3O two meetings
were held, one in the auditorium for women Ad
dressed by Mr. Hardy. and men = meeting III the
church parlor addressed by Mr. Blackman, Mr.
Waller and Mr.. Cliff Of Vermont Academy.
The last session Of the convention. at : P n,
was opened with song service conducted 10y
Rev Mr.. BlRckman The address OF the evening
was by Dea. c. W. OsFood of Bellows Falls on
Inc Bible, the book for young men " Mr. Osgood
likened the Bible to tool, saying that one must
know its nature limitation and use He spoke
or the antiquity OF the Bible and OF the fact that
there were over 30 different writer's stretching
over l3oH years IN time. 1t is yet new book
constantly revealing new truths Mr. Osgood
spoke OF Its preservation, unity, ease of transa.
ton into other languages. of the influence on
civilization, literature, art and the thought Of
the world, and the great doctrine which IL teaches
regarding God, man. sin. redemption and eternity
HIS parting aivice was TO hear read mark
learn scripture and digest IL
The farewell meeting led bv Mr. Olandt was
blessed one The hearty words spoken attested
to the fact that the kind effort of the Charesown
people and the conscientious work Of the chair
man or the district committee hiphIy
ciated and that spiritual good had been received
and given