Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1899-05-15
CHRISTIAN ENDEA VOR CONVEN-
TON At DETROIT.

1t is with satisfaction that we can
the Vermont Endeavorers as they
will journey towards the Convention
City. There is much enthusiasm all
over New England, New Hampshire
delegates will join us on the trip, they
expect to send 100, shall we not strive
to send an equal number,
The delegation will go via Boston
& Maine, Central Vermont, and Grand
Trunk Railways, via Montreal, Toron
to, Hamilton, Niagara Falls, London
and Windsor to Detroit; returning via
Grand Trunk Railway via Port Huron,
and Kingston to Gananoque where we
will board one of the palatial st.
Lawrence boats for an al days sail
down the river, through the Thousand
Islands and Rapids to Montreal, where
a stop will be made of one or two
days, returning home via same route
as going.
A side trip, Montreal to Quebec, has
been arranged for all who wish at
The route is through the beautiful
valley of the Connecticut and the
very heart of the Green Mountains
of Vermont, crossing the st. Lawrence
river by the world famous Victoria
Jubilee bridge, visit to that noted
and historic city, Montreal, thence
through Toronto, the Queen City of
Canada, for miles along the shore of
Lake Ontario, and then Niagra Fails,
a grander scene is not to be found on
the American continent; the rapids
above the falls, the Grand Trunk
Railways new single arch steel bridge
spanning the gorge below, second in
wonder and sublimity to the great
cataract only. and the many points
from which the scenery may be view
ed, combine TO render this resort the
most celebrated on the continent
Detroit, the Convention city, is
equal, if not superior, to any other
western city in natural beauty, clean
illness and GOODNESS during the sum-
mer months; no other city can boast
of such a magnificent water front,
and it's practically inexaustible field
for entertainment. Visiting the won
derful ST. Clair Tunnel at Port Huron
and sail down the st. Lawrence
river makes trip that must live long
in the memory of those fortunate
enough to enjoy it's beauties.
A fiat rate of $500 has been made
for the round trip, transportation
only going and returning by same
route from any part in Vermont,
tickets good to return to August 1.
A small additional charge will be ma de
for the side trip to Niagara Falls, also
the ST. Lawrence river trim
Vermont will be entertained by the
Emmanuel Presbyterian church, Rev.
DR.. W. H. Clark, pastor. DIR. Clark is
chairman of the Convention Music
committee and native of New Eng
land; he is anxious to receive large
delegation from New Hampshire and
Vermont. While many delegates will
be entertained in the homes near the
church, some will wish hotel. so that
we are fortunate to secure Hotel Kend-
rick, very pleasant house and only
three blocks from the station and two
from the principal avenue Of the city
Secretary Baer tells you all about
the program in the March End issue
of The Christian Endeauor World. 1t
fairly bristles with new features.
Treasurer Shaw tells rs that we are
going to have more eminent speakers
than ever before. You cannot afford
to miss it. Those wonderful and in
spring meetings, the precious seasons
of Christian fellowship will be helpful
to ALL
A full and complete itinerary will
be issued soon and sent to all who ap
ply( enclose stamp.) Any further in
formation needed, I will gladly give.
GEO. F. WEIGH,
Bellows Falls, Vt.