St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-06-19
VERMONT NEWS.
v.rmont Congregationalists.

u Tuesday. TIesiuSn'
s ftbe Fair Haven church, upwards OF
81 9n0 Nv Years old, that the convention has
Nv been received in Fair Haven. The
eve seretary's report states that the
S 'Inber of deceased ministers has not
been eqnalled in 10 years.
F Tnesdav evening sermon was de-
,;rsred by Rev. George Sherman Mills
Oh Wednesday morning short address
w delivered by Rev. H. r. Miles on
W.T. Anportionment Idea for Missions"
- i .he afternoon an address was deliver
u u Nv Supt. c. J. Ferguson, and the
allowing subjects were discussed; is
.ba Minister Losing His Influence" by
Rev. tllS F. L. Billiard; What Appeal Shall
Nv Made to Attract Young Men to the
VTiinistry?' E H. Phelps, Fair Haven;
. What is the Message of the Life of
Today?" Rev. Arthur P. Pratt In the
drening an interesting address was given
NV Rev, Hugh Black of New York. The
9orot;onal services of the session were
uuoonducted by Rev. DR.. S. G. Barnes.
These officers were elected: President,
" / Van Patten of Burlington; vice
o ml Rev. DR.. r. c. Flagg of New
bort; secretary, Rev. Evan Thomas of
Essex Junction; corresponding secretary,
Iobn NJ. Comstock of Chelsea; treasurer,
David NJ. Camp of Newport; auditors,
Iohn c. Clark and c. F. Ranney of New
Oort delegates to the National Congre-
ggational council at Cleveland, Ohio, in
Sentember 1907, Rev. E. E. Herrick of
Milton Rev. l.. M. Kenneston of West
Brattleboro, and H. D. Bacon; delegates
10 the International Congregational
Council at Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1908,
Rev. Evan Thomas of Essex Junction,
Prof. Henry Fairbanks of ST. Johnsbury,
Rev. Harry R. Miles of Bratteboro.
1t was voted to hold the next conven-
ton in St. Albans, June Z, 1908,
Robert H. Ball of Fair Haven to be
preacher and Rev. DR.. S. G. Barnes of
St, Iohnsbury the alternate.
Thursday morning a large audience
listened to helpful and inspiring talks on
the ministry by Rev F. L. Billiard, Hon.
E. H. Phelps, Rev. Arthur P. Pratt of
Bellows Falls and number participated
in the discussion that followed Miss
Grace NJ. Young of Fair Haven extended
greeting in behalf of the Christian
Endeavorors of Vermont of which
organization she is secretary
The seth anniversary of the Vermont
Domestic Missionary Society was also
held at Fair Haven last week.
State Fair News.
Everything points to big success for
the state fair at White River Junction.
The fair grounds, which are rapidly be-
ing placed in condition are situated in
the midst of beautiful scenery, spacious
clean surroundings, with everything con-
venient for the comfort and pleasure OF
both exhibitors and the public. The old
kite shaped mile track, which has been
put into excellent condition, will be util-
lied for automobile and running races,
while inside of this has been built in the
most approved modern style, new half
mile track to be devoted solely to horse
racing. The buildings throughout are
undergoing repairs and renovation for
the accommodation of exhibitors. A
new band stand, judges stand, and
grand stand are in course OF erection,
the latter to be $50 feet long and 80 feet
wide with a seating capacity OF 5000
persons. The old grand stand will be
thoroughly reconstructed for the con-
venience of those finding enjoyment in
automobile racing Entries are being
constantly received for the stake races
andeverything points favorably, toward
trotting of high order.
Great care has been exercised in the
selection of special amusement features,
and many novel and interesting diver
sions for each day have been secured.
The premium list comprises, with trot'
ting purses, nearly $4,000, consisting
OF guarantee fund collected by sub
scription which will cover and make
absolutely secure all premiums offered,
This is expected to prove a powerful
factor in drawing out the largest exhibit
Olive stock and farm produce the state
has ever witnessed.
In addition to the works on the
grounds new railroad track is being
laid, over which trains will run every
half hour between the White River
Junction station and the main entrance
gate of the fair grounds. e,
The last dav Of the fair an auction vii
be held from 10 O'Clock in the morning
until o'clock in the afternoon. Anyone
wishing to dispose of livestock, or ex
hibits of any nature will find an oppor
tunty at this time.
1t is claimed that first class accommo
dations will be in readiness in the VII
lage and that the comfort of those de
string them will be thoroughly studied
Vermont Baptists at Barre.
The centennial anniversary of the Yer
mont Central Baptist Association wa
held at Barre last Wednesday and Thurs
day. The anniversary sermon wa
preached by Rev H. G. Buzzell of Mont
pelier. Wednesday afternoon Miss True
of Saxtons River, one of the teachers a
Vermont Academy, told of the work
that school. Rev. W. K. Bennett, Q
South STAFFORD, spoke on The Relation
OF Baptists and Free Baptists." Rev. +
D. Penney, of Burlington, delivered al
address and the afternoon session wa
closed with "Woman's Hour"
The centennial session proper was he'll
Wednesday evening, when an hlstorica
sketch prepared by Rev. W. A. Kinzie q
Barre, who is now travelling in ltal.
was read by Rev. Henry Croker
Chester.
This organization was formed a
Barre in 1907 under the title OF tn
Barre Baptist Association being change
later. 1t includes churches in Barre
East Barre, East Bethel, Braintret
Groton, Montpelier, Randolph, Sharon
and Wabeta..,:IIo