Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1898-09-02
CAMPMEETlNG DAYS.


terest and Enthusiasm.
Ideal weather, rousing and spirited
meetings, with large numbers at every
service, tended to make the most sue
cessful and profitable encampment held
in the Burlington district for many years,
says correspondent. Sunday especially
was the Holy Spirit manifested in over
powerng presence and hundreds eagerly
anticipated every meeting. Saturday
was also profitable in point of interest
and enthusiasm, the programme being
carried out in full. Several young peo-
pies meetings were conducted by Miss
Delevan of Round Lake, which were of
deep interest. Rev. NJ. d. Jump of Sara
toga spoke before the Woman's Foreign
Missionary society upon "That Society
Being Justified by Its History"
Sunday was Epworth League day.
Rev. NJ. f. Cadv of Chicago preached
sermonin the morning with especial refer
ence to the young peoples Christian
work. In the afternoon Rev. G. l.. Hall
of Burlington gave an address upon
Enthusiasm for Humanity" The
speaker cited the var lust closed as being
fought for this principle. The basis of
effort for humanity must rest upon
knowledge of their needs. The value of
human soul is unestimated. He re-
ferred in glowing terms to the Epworth
League as a young peoples movement
working for humanity. Rev. G. /.
Leonard of Poultney poke in the evening
upon "The Progress and Opportunity
of Chrstiauity."
Monday was another successful day
from spiritual standpoint in the en-
campment Rev. Mr.. Smith of West
salisbury spoke at the morning service
upon the "IIoly Oil, giving a clear and
powerful exposition Of the text. In the
afternoon Presiding Elder j. J. Noe
preached upon the theme, "Man the
Temple of God" The evening service
was full of interest and profit.
At the annual meeting of the Spring
Grove branch of the auxiliary of the
Woman's Foreign Missionary society,
these officers were chosen for the year
President, Mrs. j. j. Noe of Rutland:
first vice-president, Mrs. 5. Huntington
Of Burlington second vice-president,
Mrs. j. l. Fort of Winooski treasurer.
Mrs. Mary Mead of West Salisbury {;
recording secretary, Miss Mary Cady of
Middlebury. A collection approximating
$50 was taken on Saturday, $40 of which
will be used for an Elmira Herbert
scholarship to educate a girl in India.
The membership of the auxiliary was
greatly increased.
The powerful sermons of Sunday and
the day previous eliminated Monday and
| Tuesday in a general breaking down of
the barriers which seemed to hinder the
spirit in the meetings and these days were
especially full of Gods presence. Tues
day Rev. j. Hall Long of West Addison
preached to a large congregation, and
Rey. l.. A. Blgelow occupied the stand
in the afternoon service. Rev. G. <.
Carey of Bridport preached in the even
ing. The cottage and chapel meetings
were of great profit and interest and
were largely attended.
At business meeting of the district
Epworth League, held Tuesday, the
resignation of Prof. Ketchin of Burling-
ton as president was accepted, and Rev.
c. L. Hall of Burlington was chosen
president The invitation of South
SALISBURY to entertain q sub-district
convention in September was accepted,
and Revs. Messes. Robbins of that place,
Atwell of Bennington and Spencer of
White Creek were elected a committee to
prepare programme for the occasion.