Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1905-10-12

The reorganization of Chittendcn coun-
~ union was a marked feature of the
occasion and as one of the results we are
to-day enjoying the generous hospitality
of the Richmond t.ndcavorers and friends
THE MANY RALLIES.
Plans for holding of May conventions
or rallies consccutivcly were favofably
considered. aud later developed most
satisfactorily, stimulating to greater ac-
tivity. Field Secretary Crane of tho
Maine t,ion IN company with officers
Of our state were present at thirteen
cf these rallies. thus coming in touch
with tho workers. proving an encourage
mrnt ana inspiration to all. We are on
record 10y vote of the conf' renee urging
the adoption of the N'l pres, nted ut our
last I.cgislAtur" providing for the Sunday
close season regarding game. Califnrnia's
invitation to tho it ternai nal Christian
F.ndcavor Uni IN to meet with them in
rt7 was heartily endorsed. A plan Of
foderatior Of state Unions. as presented
hy the United society, was considered and
laiu upon the table.
SOCIETY REPORTS.
Reports show increased activity on the
Part of many societies. others remaining
about stationary. A very few have nude
an addition in member ship. whereas 9TH
ors have made from two to 200 per cent.
gam. Evlngolistc work is conducted by
sr.nc. while many report the possibility
and need of such work. An evangeistic
committee would find wide field of usc-
fulness.
Seven societies arc reported as dis
continued. I.ectorvillc. Tunhridgc, North
TunbridEa johnson. South Pomfrct. Nor.
rnn Center ana Cabot Many, II not all
cf tllcse should be fields for junior work
One great need is strikingly APPARENT,
Il more carof full supervision of the require.
mcnts of individual societies by county
and local union officers The personal
communication through correspondence
or visitation would be source of en-
couraEcmeEt ard increased interest.
we must ever bear III mind that the
county work is the foundation of our
state union. and only as that is faithfully
maintained. through the CARRYING out of
| thorough. effective and systematic meth
obs. IN cooperation with others for the
highest development of individual So
cietics. can VIC hope for success in our
state work.
NERMONTS INCREASE.
The record of Nermont's increase since
November, 1902, is as follows: 1903. 80
| new societies: 1904. % new societies: 1903.
| 81 new societies: total, 81. Through a
| subdivision, We have increased in num-
her of unions. having now Il. We have
S02 societies, of which "a are reported
as doubtful. our reported membership
| this year is AGO. but the average total
is 1924. During the year We have gained
5ii active members 2A associate and 56
| honorary members. Total gain, as re-
ported. S76. Ninety-six associate members
have been transferred to the active list
and o. members have become church
members. We have given for home mis-
sions. s712.64; for foreign missions. $3.50 95
and for local and church work. s., 202 ST.
GLANCE INTO FUTURE:
Just a glance into the future. Nineteen
| hundred and six, the 25th anniversary
Of Christian Endeavor, will be signalized
by unprecedented effort toward the en-
largemcnt of facilities of usefulness.
! The proposed memorial to DR.. Clark,
81 fitting and worthy tribute to whom
the world loves to honor. receives almost
unanimous Endorsement. Secretary Vogt,
| referring to the subject. presents six per.
| tinent reasons To he rene mhered THE
love we bear DR.. Clark--show it now.
Our personal debt to Christian Endcavor
pay it now The young native Chris
tans in many other lands-blcss their
| lives in tins abor now. Our union work
and how the enlarged free publications
would aid it for years-provdc it now.
Our own intelligence our minds COM
mend the plan--bc wise now. 1t is God $
| open door-cnter it now"
| Yet higher possibilities are presented.
coming from the spirit filcd-ncart Of him
whom, W. love to call Father CLARK. There
ring, ont through all the world tic call
| that shall result in "a million new En-
'icavnrers, IA million now church gncrs.
II million new church members. ii million
new dollars for donCmnatonal missions.
Here we stand. face to face With these
four millions of emphasized possibilities.
Endeavorers of Vermont: Never let it
be said that the Green Mountain boys
and girls have failed to stand shoulder
to shoulder with those who are going
forth in this glorious warfare. She has
ever stood in the forefront of battle, true
to the highest inter, SITS Of humanity, and
we believe she will not lie wanting in the
Grand Army of Christian En- ieavor, FOR
Christ and the Church.
Able addresses were made in the
evening by the Rev. Guy c. Lamson OF
Montpelier. and the Rev. George =
Mills of Bennington.