Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1907-11-07
G. 6. CONVENTION.
White River district Holds Session
At Rochester.

The 2ith annual SUNDAY scLOoi WI
vention of White River district was held
AZ Rochester in the Methodist church on
Thursday, Oct. 31st, and was attended by
a continually increasing most from all
around the town, also from Bethel.
At 1890 a. M, Rev. ). II. Smith, pas
tor of the church, opened proceedings by
a devotional half hour \ welcome TO
the delegates on behalf of the people Of
Rochester was given by Rev. w. II. Wat
son and responded TO by President Miller,
who, in brief, bat pointed, terms. ae-
knowIedged the hearty greetings.
Minutes of the last meeting at Royalton
were read and confirmed. The secretary,
Mrs. Dutton, then gave the first part Of
her report of the state convention, which
was resume Of The addresses OF speakers
and incidents in connection with the
gatherings. To those who had note
books a great opportunity for play upon
words was given and for Sunday schoo oil
addresses. At II 80, an address was Civ
en- by Rev. + Wilson Day Of Gaysvil!e on
sunday School Triumphs." Without a
note. he gave the origin, history and
claims Of the Sunday school movement,
autedating the food, living through great
conflicts, emerging, dyed in martyr
blood, vet ever successful, because il has
met the greatest needs Of humanity IN one
direction; also. because in its de1 elop-
ment It has brought out the better side
of human life. An influence there Is pc
culiar 10 man as helpful, and it has met
with victory. because it has always OPP
posed evil in every form and in closing,
because it has met with humanity at the
constructive period of life. We need to
help it with such a mission TO fulfil such
helps to men.
At 11:45, paper was read by Mrs. Fred
Packard of Stockbridge on THE Better
Competition" being plea for the COM
petition of love and a giving up of the
competitions for prizes, being naturally
unjust. 4 greater intellect is prize
enough. 1t is discouraging to the les'
fortunate, who are the greater number.
Honor card systems were favored. This
competition of love was shown as the
competition Of self, getting better AID
better from past records. There viii be
no jealousies, no resting upon superior
talents and so drifting backward. THE
only worthy competition OF a nice man
is to be worthy of himself
This address was requested publicly by
State Secretary Fuller for the Sunday
School Herald, as being so concise and
helpful.
a splendid luncheon was served by the
joint committee OF ladies OF the three
churches OF Rochester ard WIS enjoyed by
many.
At 1:15, State Secretary Fuller called
the meeting TO order and opsned the ses-
sion with devotional services. Owing %
ms having to leave early, his address was
next given on The Rome Convention.
7 his was d breezy, pointed capital ad-
dress replete with information ana rip
ping with suggestion. closing with a fine
peroratIOn on the martyrs % tine Colise-
um.
The registration OF visit 1rs showed
present OF those who b .gnCd. beside
several nJE--igners.
Mss Gwendoiyn Ball Of Rochester fG-
vored the audience with violin solo. az
ter @hieh reports Of tine field came and
routine bushes. WIS transacted.
Al $50, Rey. }. +. Whitney gave an
address on Christ ia very Lesson, im-
pressing the need Of emphasizing tine
spiritual element and tie great OBJ leeg al
sunday school teaching salvation Of
the scholar.
one Motion OF impor, ancs WIS carried
that 'ali schools rsr in uaues oa ID,
cradle roll department until they 81.
transferred 10 tEe sal bath school proper
or so tug home Dep. tmGu
An address was ven NY l... ~. S.
bradshaw 90; Randolph un 90 Inr Ioacu8u-
Mission of the sunday School lib,
two channels, emotional ami caurat .oual
are mace IL. instruct. move and hlIId 90
soiidly. Many b sterlHl reference, we.
made and applied showing abe rapi,
strides uP"urd OF schools COLLEGES au.
UlIversili-s iu the worship of Gr3 a8C
Christ, ANA pros ing by these condition,
of 100 years ago that we should take hop
and 60 10 work more heartily and hope
fully. The child must have detlit,
teaching and training 20 produce results
environment 81 i'll II 1 be sufficient.
The secretary then gave "a continuation
Of her report on the state convention
This was packed with echoes 81 thai
gathering and replete with information.
The lesson for Nov. 80 was then taught
by Mrs. Tucker Of Gsysvil!e, Joshua POL
TO 9, to a large class, who responded very
well and whose interest was held
throug hout.
Resolutions from the committee wer,
brought in, including one providing that
the Worlds Temperance Sunday. Nov. q,
be kept by all schools of this district.
These were passed.
Benediction was then pronounced and
the 24th convention closed.