Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1906-10-25

being told aud concludes that there 10 Q
girl in the case. Assurediy there Is, snd
hone aud church should pr wide the lnno-
cent social diversions in which The young
people can mlngle TO their mutual pleas.
nre and profit. The expanding intellect
now demands more satisfying food than
a haekneyed lesson sheet, aud the teacher
Who holds class Of keen young minds
must be prepared to throw leaflets TO the
winds 10 follow and control the mental
impulses OF the moment, Religion aud
science must go hand in hand or there
will be a parting OF the ways, Teach your
pupils that il they adopt evolution they
do not have 10 drop Christianity, Give
them the arguments Of higher criticism
and strive always TO guide, not eFamp,
their growing minds,
MIR Pearee gently led his hearers from
the "Mount OF Privilege 20 the Valley OF
Service, where "the end OF convention
/ becomes the beginning Of effort The
vision from the mountain has been full
OF beauty and inspiration, but in the
valley lie the fields to be prepared for the
Masters harvest, Begin right where you
are; your opportunity Is near at hand,
ana be sure that II you can't do anything
where you are, you certainly can't do any
thing where you are not. Pour out heart,
life and ability; candle that stints its
light is OF little use IN Illuminating the
world.
Rev. Z. p. Treat OF Richmond led in
prayer al the evening service, whose fine
music was by quartet composed Of A. IL,
Beedle, Dr. W, Nj. Kelly, Mlss Blanche
/ SpaFhawk aud Miss Kate Howard. Mr.
Merrifeld OF Grafton aud DIR. Kelly were
the soloists, the latter's selection being
"My peace | give unto you,h which was
most expressiyely rendered.
"For the party message from the Word
| DIR. Barnes turned TO Exodus ILL.,, which
speaks OF Moses and the bush that burned
with Dire and Was not consumed, and
counseled his hearers TO be like that bush
in their zeal for the Lord, fired by enthu-
siasm for His service, aud glowing In His
work, pure motive being he secret Of
burning on aud on without .being eon-
| sumed.
Rev. T.. q. French OF l.yndonville, Col.
| &, w. Scarf OF Burlington and Rev. l.. o.
Sherburne Of Bellows Falls were the COM
mittee on resolutions, whose report, which
was adopted, expressed belief that Bible
study is more popular and efficient now
than ever before; that the work OF tie
officers of the association Is duly appreci-
ated and that General Secretary Fuller
should be especially commended for the
rich program of the convention, The
resolutions endorsed advanced teacher
training and Home department work; ad-
vocated total abstinence and urged the
necessity OF impressing temperance senti-
ments upon the minds of the people.
Thanks were returned TO the railroad
company FIR the courtesy OF reduced rates,
and 10 the people OF Randolph for their
hospitality.
Gen. \. G. Williams of Bellows Falls
was elected president for the coming year.
Rev. Z. A. Mcdaniel OF Woods ock, vice
president; Rev. A. +. Walch OF ST. Johns
bury, recording secretary; w, :. Pingree
OF White River Junction, treasurer; j. l..
Hall OF Burlington, auditor; IL. A. Slayton
of Morrisville, chairman OF executive COM
mittee; z. NJ. Mansur OF Newport, men,
Der for one year; F. S. Pease OF Burlington,
for two years; ex-Gov. w. w. Stickney OF
Ludlow, for three years; c. p. Smith OF
Burlington. II. A. Slayton OF Morrisville
and John t. Richie Of st. Johusbury, for
one, two aud three years respectively,
trustees OF permanent and special trust
funds.
The new constitution presented by Gen.
eral Secretary Fuller was adopted.
NOTES.
The finest OF October weather was
granted TOR the convention.
/, Many expressions were heard from the
delegates relative to the admirable way N
which Randolph entertained its $50 guests
taken to prepare.
Rev. Samuel Knowles, chairman Of thu
general committee was a most eficien
! manager of convention details aud to hi
i efforts no small measure of the success o
the meeting wss due. He was heartily
, seconded in his endeavors by the othe
pastors of the village,