St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1901-12-18
CALEDONIA COUNTY c. E. UNION.
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chance for a society, bu. there seems NJ
one ready to take the charge" 1t il
Gods great work. Let any who may
be leaders, come forward, not hesitat
ingly, but gladly
This was followed by a very helpful
informal address by Rev. E. NJ. Chap
man, the pastor Of the North church
upon the theme, Does the idea OF Junior
Christian Endeayor accord with chlIc
nature p He divided tie child's life into
three periO Is, helpIessnesS, self conscious
ness, ado essence. The Junior society is
| dealing with little children and The thing
| for them to learn is the externaIs OF relI-
| gion, rather than theological facts. The
success OF the work depends largely upon
the leaders. The latter should not work
unduly upon chi'ds feelings, nor speak
too much to them about t their inner peri
enCes.
Next followed symposium on "The
potency of Christian Eudeavor." Miss
Anna Smith OF East ST. Johnsbury
spoke cot cul,iva'ing the heroic spirit
strive, endeavor;' Miss Dorcas Judkins
of Passumpsic OF the Value OF Christian
Endeavor mechanism" "Chrstian En-,
deavor as preparation for church men,
bership, written by Miss Theda Wht eler
OF Hardwlck an read by J. w Sault.
After these papers were read, State
President 0sgood from Bellows Falls
gave few minutes talk, making many
practical and helpful sugge> tions H
emphasized the necessity Of encouraging
the pastor bv words of appreciation OF
his work and OF er couraging the young
people in leading meetings. A help III
word in either direction is oftentimes of
gr' at value. During the afternoon these
othc RS were ell ctet;
President. J. W. Sau'tof St. Tohnsbury.
FIRST vice-presldent, Rev. ". c. Clark
OF Hardwrck.
Second vice president, Rev. y. Roys of
Sheffield.
Secretary and Treas, Miss Helen L.
Graves of St. Johnsbury Centre.
Junior Supt., Miss Fannie E. Russell OF
St. Johnsbury.
Press Com, Mrs, Ella Finney of Lyn,
donvile.
Missionary Com, Miss Henrietta Bar
ker of Passumpsic.
Good Citizenship Com, Rev. Edward
Grant of East ST. Johnsbury.
On the arrival OF Father Clark" dur
ing the afternoon meeting, all arose and
greett him with the hymn, "Blest be The
lie that Binds" He spoke a few words
OF greeting, and then conducted the ques-
ton box, finding manv questions on
practical subjects which he answered to
the satisfaction of those present as no
one else could. He especially emphasized
the Importance of the work done by the
juniors, in preparation for the more
advanced work which comes to that
soc ETY. in later years.
1t was voted by the executive commit
tee that county badge should be Sc.
cured and permission was given bv DR..
Clark that his picture might be used on
medallion and combined with the re-
guatlon state badge.
Inc evening s'rvlCe was begun at 7 IS
and the large audience room OF the church
as well as the gallery was well filled to | S
ten to an address by DR.. Clark. The meet
ing was opened by a song service led by !.
W SauIt; scripture reading by Rev. E.
Nj. Chapman; PRAYER by Rev. Mr.. Dus
ION, and selection by the choir. The
new county president was hen presented
by Mr.. Fatren, Mr. Sault responding.
Rev. E 6 Osgood gave word of greet
ng from the state. congratuating Gale
iona county on its tenth anniversary
and wishing it continued prosperity
n the future years as it has had in
he past. Mrs. F. J. Preston from DAN
vile, chairman OF committee OH resolu.
ions, read the following:
Resolution I. Whereas, the North Congre-
"a ional Church has royalty entertained this
by opening its doors and receiv-
ng us into their homes and other societies
lave kindly assisted Resolved, We extend |
% them our most hearty thanks and appre-
,ation.
H. Resolved, that tn S convention extend
% DR.. Clark its sincere thanks for his pre-
ence and for so helpfully conducting the
question box. And also to Col Osgood and |
other speakers tor their help,
Ill. Resolved that this convention ex- |
press It's appreciation OF t. valuable services |
If its retiring oficers and that Gods bless.
ng may attend their further service.
Respect ullv submitted,
REV b. FISK Chairman. |
REV. Mr.. RoYS,
MRS. r. ]. PRESTON.
The committee on credentials reported |
" delegates and visitors pres, nj, max
ng a total of 1O3, not including the
North and South churches of this town.
st. Johnsbury Centre had representa-
ion OF IA OF their II members and were
presented with the banner for the COM
ng year.
DR.. Clark then addressed the audience,
his pleasure at being here
lgaln alter an absence OF about ten Years.
HIS previous visit was about the time
If the organization OF this Union, and he
his friends here with all
lis heart, on their work. He said that
n looking back over this time all could
zee that much had Leeu wrought, in
1od's providence. 1t is His movement
md not mans as no one could toreser
he prosperity and advance that could
le made, but Hun. Then there were
almost none at all in J pan and China,
md none IN Europe, but there have been
many organized since, and the Chinese
rave Christian Endeavor paper of their
)wn, printed in the Chinese language.
IN DR.. CIarR's Journey around the gIoue
le has t1und glrdlt OF Christian Eu-
1eaVor fellowship extending all around
he world. FIFTY or even % years ago
t could not be SAID that religion had
gone around the world, but now Chris.
nan peopc have been everywhere one
,an set loot, and he finds companies of
christian Eodcavor ers wherever he goes
1t is interesting and remarkable that the
two hymns most familiar and most fire
Iuent y sung in lis worldwide travels,
BY tins soclsty, are God Be with You
.llI We Meet Mga1nn and "Blest Be the