Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-02-04

Churchill's "Coniston.n So intensely
interested did one' member become
that he declared doubts of his ability
to WOO the god of sleep unless be
could know "why Cynthia did not get
tnelocket" OF course Mr.. Blake very
graciously explained, and the look of
perplexity on the face of the brother
changed to beaming smile, and he
Immediately moved that vote of
thanks be extended to Brother Blake
Tor the liable, interesting, graphic,
picturesque" article which be had
presented. The motion prevailed,
and it was suggested to the secretary
that if his supply of adjectives should
become exhausted the above men
toned member would doubtless sup
ply him. W. r. Davenport then gave
very interesting and helpful talk on
1.-The Home Department of the Sun
day School," The next topic for
discussion was do We Need a
Revival of the Circuit System in a
Modified Form?" There are doubt
less many places in the Vermont
conference where such a plan could
be adopted to advantage, provided
the people of those charges were
reasonable in their demands. AS the
hour for adjournment was at hand, it
was so ordered, and we dispersed to
our several places of entertainment
to partake of the bounties of the
housewives. Judging from the cour-
tesy of the host and hostess of the
writer, and of the dainties with which
they RECALLED him, he can unhesi-
tatingly say that the ladies of Barton
cannot be outdone in the art of
cookery.
The afternoon session was called to
order by Albert Gregory and the de-
votions were led by F.C. Potter. The
first literary production was "The
Art of Prayer" by J. E. Sweet. II
was certainly very helpful and show
ed that the author had given the sub
ject careful thought. Several mem
bers spoke warm words of common
dation and praise. Then followed 6
talk on GA Sense of Obligation" by
W. E. Aliens Mr.. Allen is a fuen
and easy speaker and held the close
attention of every one present. FL
E. Howard then gave US list o
Books That Prepare" for the revival
We shall undoubtedly do we'll to re
member the counsel of our brother
G. FL. Wright followed with a pape
entitled "Organizing The Forces Fo
Victory" 1t was full of interest an'
claimed attention from start to finish
Next came O. E. Aiken with yer.
able article on the "Use of Music" i
the revival. Mr.. Aiken is thorougl
musician and evidently had his sub
ject we'll in hand. F. @. Potter in hi
essay on bringing to Decision
proved fitting climax to the serie
of papers. This closed the literar
exercises and R. J. Chrystie as chair
man of the committee on resolution
9 gave his report, expressing appreci
alton of the kindness and hospitalit
= of the people of Barton and tenderin
them our heartfelt thanks. To Re,
: w. @. Johnson and family was ez
8 tended the sympathy of the associ
alton in their hour of affection an
sorrow. The resolutions were adopt
ed by rising vote and the neetin
j. adjourned for supper.
=. The evening session was opene
:, with selection by the choir. A. Y
y Hewitt read the scripture lesson, Re-
: 81. Prayer was offered by ].
Sweet and I. A. Ranney preached G
. GA Problem in Gospel Arithmetic,
= taking for his text Mark $3.50: "Ft
. what shall it profit man if he sha
gain the whole world and lose his oW
y soul?" The members of the assoc
alton were especially conspicuous
- this session by their absence, havir
- "folded their tents" at the close
- the afternoon session and quiet
stolen away. The presence of tt
- Holy Spirit was clearly mantle
- at this service and the speaker w
y greatly blessed in having perfe
= freedom in proclaiming the Word.
>. On the whole, the entire meetil
was success and we trust that Il
seed which was sown will spring l
- and bring forth fruit to the glory
- God and the salvation of precio
souls.
- I. A. RANNEY, Secretary.