Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-11-06

| and relieves of special EN- barraSSmentS. Its
Importance noted in the promotion of
sociability on religious subjects among
both Christians and the unsaved. The
latter points out the need of good social
usefulness. The social department chief
factor in influencing young people to ac-
cept Christ; in solving the problem of
questionable amusements. In the social
relations of the League is found that
frankness and cordially which dispels
GOODNESS, sand Indifference. Jesus, our
pattern for socia bility. 1t is needed in the
selection of proper games, in the wise
selection Of proper entertainments, in es-
tablishing a better relation between the
young and older members of the church.
/ A vigorous discussion followed the read
ing of these we'll written articles. Then
was sung, Glover DER me, Holy Spirit,''
and at IL rs o'clock members of the con-
vention discussed the question, 'tWhat
constitutes an efficient leader?" After
singing;the convention was dismissed with
the benediction by Rev. A. E. Atwater.
At 1 80 the afternoon session opened with
singing by the Barton Juniors. A COM
munication bearing the greetings of the
Montpelier district Epworth League con-
vention was received from Rev. f. w.
Lewis, and read by the secretary. Rev. A.
E. Atwater then held the close attention
of the large audience for an hour as he
explained how to make the Junior wheel
go. A wheel some five feet in diameter,
with the outline of the several depart
ments was used as an illustration. With
great earnestness the speaker related the
accomplishments of the League OF today
and demonstrated the possibilities of the
future. The Barton Juniors then engaged
in song, after which Mrs. Annie E. Smiley
of Marblehead, Mass, addressed the con-
vention on ''PracticaI Junior League
work" Mrs. Smiley may we'll be CALLED
s'the children's friend" Every one of the
many Juniors Immediately became in
terested in the speaker. Tender, sympa-
thetic and so well versed in child lore,
this very efficient worker skilIfully in
structed the eager minds before her. Her
very presence is benediction to all. The
convention was greatly benefited by these
two prolific addresses. The question box
contained many important questions re-
lating to Junior League work, all of which
were wisely answered by Mrs. Smiley.
Song by the Juniors and the convention
was dismissed with the benediction by
Rev. Fl. G.. McGlauf1in. At 80 the
evening service opened with singing. Rev,
j. Sherburne offered prayer, after which
a song was sung, the collection taken and
the following resolutions adopted:
Resolved: That we reaffirm our unabat-
ed interest in all that pertains to civic and
social rig hteOusness, and that we wish to
express our adherence of all that works
to overthrow social purity and destroy the
home.
ReSolued That we are in fullest accord
with the general Christian sentiment of
the country in demanding that no polyga-
mist, living in open defiance of national
enactmentS, be continued IN seat IN our
National Congress, and that a copy of this
last item of resolution be sent to our Con-
gresham from this district.
i sResoLUed:- That, if it shall appear FEAST
BILE, we will cooperate heartily in the plan
for Union convention of Young Peoples
societies in Vermont, some time during the
year 1900,provided that the expense of such
a. convention can be met without burden
ing our chapters.
ResoLued: That this convention, stimu-
lated by the papers presented this
morning on the Literary Department, urg-
es on all chapters to consider carefully the
interests and possibilities of this depart
ment, and seek immediate improvement in
this as in all other lines. We further rec
ommend and urge that each chapter pro-
cure at once, at least one set of the books 4
in this years reading course, and strive to
put the EpUorth Herald in the hands of
every League member.
ReSOtUed, That the thanks of the COM
vention be rendered to the pastor and
members of the the church for their kind
hospitality as evidenced in the free use
of the church and generous home enter |
tainment; also to the Mignonette Chapter
OF the EpWorth League for the excellent
arrangements made for the care of the
convention and the deep interest shown in
the comfort and we'll being of ali visiting
delegates. We shall hold in hearty APP
probation the effort of Bro. F. w. Cut
ting and his associates in the orchestra in I
making the musical part of the exercises |
helpful and enjoyable. We cannot eX-
press in words our sense of gratitude to |
Mrs. Smiley for her words of counsel and
inspiration given to the convention in the |
interests of the Junior work and of child |
culture. And to DR.. Berry, who in the |
midst of busy life consented to visit this /
northern cline and whose words as well |
as presence we are assured will give new !
inspiration to all the departments of |
League work, we give the hearty assurance |
of an ever grateful remembrance. tt..< =
Com. w. e. DOUGLASS, !
j. o. SHERBURN.
Rev.W. E. Douglass the presiding officer
then introduced Joseph F. Berry, d. d.
editorEof the EpaUorth Herald, Chicago. |
DIR. Berry was at his best and thelarge |
number of people assembled were highly |
pleased with his excellent address. The
speaker said that no reaction had come
though many had predicted it. The en-
husiasm of Leaguers is as intense as ever.
The Sunday-school was an evolution. The |
Epworth League will be an evolution. |
The wheel may be changed, probably will |
be and it would be all rig hit to change that |
wonderful scheme when the developments |
of the League should demand it. The |
growth of the League phenomenal. The |