Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-02
GLASS NO T..
The Reds, Capitalized bv Jesse l.. Haynes
Given a Dinner by the Blues, Head
ed by Harry l.. Gale, Last Evening.

The Reds, Capitalized bv Jesse l.. Haynes
Given a Dinner by the Blues, Head
ed by Harry l.. Gale, Last Evening.
For several weeks certain young men of
our town have been wearing boutonnieres
with the figure seven thereon, much to the
curiosity of the people. Many have won
dered If in these days of multiplying of or
CARNATIONS some new society had been
launched, and others have offered other
suggestions as TO its meaning. The secret
(f secret it were) is out now; the promi-
nent seven simply indicates the number of
Mr.. Hawley's class in the Baptist Bible
school.
IL seems that last fall contest was en-
tered into between the members, ranging
themselves under the Red or the Blue, to
secure new members, and the understand
ing was that the side securing the largest
number was to be furnished a dinner at
the expense of the defeated
The result was that the Reds, captained
by Jesse l.. Haynes, were the winners and
they were last evening served with a tur.
key dinner at the church parlOrs at 8
O'Clock, by the Blues, captained by Harry
l.. Gale.
At about 6 o'clock % or more young
men, with DR., Marble and Mr.. Hawley as
guests, sat down to a well filled table TO
which. amid much chatting and good Eel.
lowship, they did ample justice.
At the the close toasts were declared by
DR.. Marble, who was impressed for the
occasion as POSTMASTER. As matter of
interest we are permitted to give the pro-
gram in full.
The Blues. l.. Gale
The Reds, A l. MAYNARD
The Newcomers, C. E. Boyle.
The Old Tuners. II Il Horton
Quartet.
our Glass, No. Z, f. H. Baker
Our Bible school, FS. Knight
Solo Mr. Maynard
Our church. Dr. Marble
What lack we yet l.. " Hawlev
Fitting greetings were brought by Mr.
Gale which were as fittingly Acknowledged
by Mr.. Maynard i'm behalf Of the Reds
The enthusiasm and appreciation of the
opportunities afforded by membership in
class No. : were voiced by Charles Boyle.
and few "reminiscences were given by Mr..
Horton, who was the only member present
OF the original class which graduated from
the primary department II or more years
ago.
Frank Baker expressed his great interest
In the class and il H. as we believe, gener-
ally conceded that he personally secured
more new members than any other ember.
MIR. knight, as one of the superinten-
dents of the Bible school and a member of
the class as well, spoke of the purpose of
the Bible school as being not simply a place
for weekly social gathering, but to study
the Bible, and secure from it light for the
pathway Of life. He also spoke of lhe duty
Of class seven as including their regular at
tendance, prepared lessons, PARTICIPATION
in discussion, enthusiastic support OF the
school, constant inviting others to the
weekly concer; and feast in which all could
take part. He also alluded to the Bible
school as the portal to the church.
DR.. Marble spoke enthusiastically of the
class as represented there before him. He
congratulated them on the splendid start
they had made with IS g by y members
on their roll, and babe them go on and get
hold of multitudes Of the young men of
our town. He commended the team
work which had done so much for the
class in the last few weeks, and hoped the
class might become great force in the
life of the church.
Mr. Hawley, the teacher, was prevented
by hoarseness from responding to his toast,
but DR.. Marble voiced his headlines as fol. !
yet?' seven points 10 all:
l. We lack : by young men-the stint
for 1900.
,. We lack class motto.
). We lack class organization.
4. We lack glee club.
D. We lack vital interest in our church in |
all its work.
q. We lack vital connection with our
Christian Endeavor society.
Z. We lack conservation Of all our hearts
TO the Lord Jesus Christ and His service.
The proposal was made impromptu by |
Ethan Hescock at the class that this con.
test should 90 on for the whole year 1900
and one year hence the defeated side
should again give a dinner to the yictors
This suggestion was heartily approved by
all, and the gathering adjourned, after
song and prayer, with great enthusiasm
and mutual good will for Glass No. :.