Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-23

ham and Bennington association of Uni
versalists.
The program opened Tuesday at p. NJ.
After very brief business service for
election of president and secretary, who
were unayoidably absent, Rev. d wight A.
Ball gave the address OF welcome, which,
was responded to by Rev. f. S. Walker of
Wilmington, chairman of the executive
committee. Rev. j. Harner Wilson of
Langdon, n. H., read the Scripture and
offered prayer.
Rev. F. A. Taylor of North Adams,
Mass, was introduced as the first speaker,
his subject being deep Calling unto
Deep" This was treated in a masterful
manner. The key word to the address was
Response" God speaks to us through
the God within US. When we see Him as
He is we shall all understand Him and re-
spond. What are the deep things of God?
First, God is right. This is an Inheritance
for us to which He may call. Second, or
der is one of the deep things of God
markedly noticeable in the physical con-
struction and arrangement of things. OF
vastly greater importance is the moral Or
der. Third, deep purpose is everywhere
present and manifest. God tells us that
high purpose must bs within us. Fourth,
justice and mercy must also be in evidence.
These two are closely knit together in
source and operation. Fifth, meekness
aud power as a second couplet of closely
Joined attributes. Sixth, obedience and
love, the deepest of all. "They are a sol
vent to the problems of life, power for
victory" The speakers's purpose, in his
own words, "to make God more real to
us," was well accomplished.
TT.
and People Draw Latent Universalism into
the Visible Church?' brought forth an in
teresting and helpful discussion, which
closed the afternoon program.
Evening session opened with Young
Peoples Christian union service under the
direction OF Mrs. d. A. Ball, whose sub
iect was LED by the Spirit" Following
this was the occasional sermon by Rev. Al
bert Hammatt of Bellows Falls, his sub
iect being Belief in Christ The speak
er sketched graphically the conditions sur
rounding the early life of Jesus; the bad
place, the inadequate education, the de-
generacy of social environment amidst
which he was reared.
There is demand for clearness and con-
creteness. Men ask "What is God?" The
sms have variously defined. "Men will be
better men when they believe more firmly
in God" Jesus proposed to upset the
whole order. He did not form creed.
Jesus's bottom idea of church was serv-
ice. The peculiar thing about Him was
that he did what others did not. He used
the hereto, the good Samaritan, as an eX-
| ample of what the church ought to make
| fundamental. All men belong in Christ S
church so long as they live Christlike lives.
| Christ is the transcendent Christ, He is
the conquering Christ.
The Wednesday morning session opened
with praise service led by Rev. Dwight
A. Ball, whose subject was "Our Faith.
The regular business meeting was ther
held, at which officers for the ensuing yea
were elected: President, Col. II. +. Tay
lor of Brattleboro; secretary, Mrs. d. A
Ball of Williamsville; treasurer, c. h
Stedman of Williamsville; executive com
mittee, Rev. Albert Hammatt of Bellows
| Falls, Mrs. Albert Buel of Wilmington
| Rev. II. X. Marvin of Brattleboro.
"For thou hast made him a little lowe
than the angels" was the basis of the ad
dress by Rev. ID. l.. Fisher of Hinsdale
Mr.. Fisher said in part; 1--WE have neve
seen political scheming, the evil side
monopoles, and similar tendencies NOR
active than now. This manifestation o
power is a cause for hope because it show
us the possibilities of power merely a
such. We can never improve men by re
peatedly telling them how bad they are
Power is TO be used, not abused. We mus
deal with men as though they were littl
lower than the angels. 1t has been pub
lished often that churches do not use mir
listers after they are above 40 years of age
Does the politician, the statesman, tn
able business man retire at that age? w
must practice looking men of whateve
station in life frankly in the face and cal
ing them little lower than the angels an
also our brothers. A man employed in
, mean trade himself becomes no bette
! than his occupation"
An address on "The Universalists' LeaC
er" by Rev. j. H. Wilson of Langdon, \
H., closed the program of the association
Mr. Wilson gave a graphic and inspirin
picture of Christ as the leader.
, During Wednesday afternoon a distriC
Young Peoples Christian union rally W;
held. Rev. Ii. +. Rouillard of Westmor
q land, n. H., gave the address on "Tl
, Purpose of Young Peoples Christian Vi
- ion." An hour was very probably sper
in discussing means and methods II
a making the unions more useful.
= A very notable feature of this sessio
was the marching and singing of the jul
y ior union. One of their number, Mi
+ Lottie Williams, also impressed her hea
b. ers very favorably as a soloist. We we
- favored throughout the entire session
the presence of Mrs. Lima Hubbard
Brattleboro, whose vocal solos were
pleasure and inspiration to all.
h In spite of the Inconvenience caused
: showers during Tuesday goodly numb
It of delegates were present and one OF u
j. most helpful meetings of the associate
e closed with gratifying results.
:, Mrs. George Herrick is visiting in Keer
d N. H.
l. Mrs. Hattie Lawrence visited her daug
: ter, Mrs. w. j. White, last week.
;. Dorr Derby and Frank Dickinson Wis
% ed Williamsville friends this week.
Preparations for an old,fashion
\. Fourth-of-July celebration are in progre
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Carley of Row
Mass, were recent visitors at G. G. Hove
a. The Leisure Hour club will hold
SC meeting Saturday afternoon with NJ
10 George Love at Samuel Morse's.
8 Our baseball boys were successful
their game with the Newfanes last Sat
day afternoon. Saturday of this We
they will play at Jamaica, return ga
IL with the Winhalls.
II D.n ill oloeo HE Grst ~