davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
SUNDAY SCHOOL GROWTH.
Encouraging Figures Given mt the
state convention in Manchester,

Manchester. 9--The second dav o..
the 39th annual convention of the Ner-
mont State Sunday School association
began at ninc o'clock this morning IN
the Congreg gational Church, The meet
inGs are presided over by Hon. y. -.
williams of Bellows Falls, president
of the association. Among noted
speakers and Sunday school workers
III attendance are Mr. Alfred Day, gen
oral superintendent Of the New York
state association Mr.. W. X. Andell,
superintendent Of the Ruggles street
Baptist Sunday school in Boston, Mrs.
Mary Foster Rryner Of Peoria, H., and
Mr.. E. c. Knapp OF Hartford, Conn
At the forenoon session tho Rcv. -
J Barton Of Greensboro gave the report
Of the teacher training superintendent
after which diplomas were conferred
on graduates for 1907 as follows, Al
vance course. Alice +. Bacon, Bradford;
international first course, Mary -
Farnham. Nellie \. Wilson. Sadie IT.
Doe. Mabel worthy OF Bradford YER
mont first course, Carrie II. Mcneil,
Ethel Byington, Mrs. c, O. Harney
caro- r. Carpenter, Anna Byington,
Mrs Ralph Smith Hcrvoy Gulick OF
Charlotte.
An alumni association of - members
was formed.
The report OF General Secretary Fuller
showed remarkable increase in sun
dav school attendance. He reported GA
.hools in the State with an enrolment
OF 4SS0 making a gain OF 5ss for tho
year: cradle roll membership All, a
gain of SOS. home department member
ship 9lOS. a gain of l,So2; total enrolment
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
LINCOLN.

People in the vicinity Of the Center
We're aroused about one O'Clock Friday
morning to find Y. NJ. Morgans store
on fire. The church bell and the lumber
company's mill he'll We're rung, and a
good number OF men arrived but nothing
could be done to save IT and their efforts
We're turned toward saving adjacent build
ings. V. NJ. Morgan's blacksmith and
wheclwright shop on the east, the hall
owned by the Aid society and Good
Templars in the west and G. X, Brick
noll'S residence across the street We're
damaged considerably and saved with
tho greatest difficulty. The building
burned was occupied by Geo Farr and
his family lived in the upper story.
Nearly all their clothes and household
goods were Turned. A portion of the goods
in the store were saved. The loss I'm the
building and goods Is estimated at s3 900
and is insured for 200 on the building
and sl50o on goods in the store. Mr.. Farr
had no insurance on his household goods.
Continued on End Pagc,A
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
VERGRNNES.

The State railroad commissioners who
some time ago ordered that the two
grade crossings at the Vergennes station
should be eliminated and an underpass
substituted have decided upon the north
pass as the most desirable Of the two
routes proposed to them, The proposed
pass Is to be located quite a distance
north of the present crossing. The high
way after crossing the railroad tracks
would extend through land owned by
the Henry T. Booth estate and Join
main road to Ferrisburgh probably Just
beyond the residence of Frank Dartt.
The underpass and other necessary work
are ordered to be made this fall. The
railroad is ordered to pay Go per cent. Of
the cost the State 25 per cent and the
city OF Vergennes six per cent The
estiua ted Lost OF the under pass Is Slo,-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10

held in Holly Hall at three O'Clock and
at the same hour one for boys in the
Advent Church union service will he
held in the Methodist Church Sunday
.eninE.-Mrs. T. w. Bird Of Seattle.
Wash, is a guest of Mr.. and Mrs. G.
". Small--Evcrcl p. Roberts, who died
in Glcns Falls recently, was former
resident of this town.-The morning
, aims for New Haven Junction now
leave here at sos and 11:25. instead of
rs and 1880
Mrs. Alice Graves of Fcrrisburrh IS
the guest of MIR. and Mrs. II. Il. Allen
Dr. Edgar Tarr and u. Il. Farr have
returned to New YorlS--W. f. DagEett
ana ramily have returned to Proctor
Joseph Trudo, who had his leg broken
by the kick of a horse nine weeks ago,
Is able to get around on crutches..- ..--
Sowcll Sarpcanta of Richmond was in
town Monday-Thc funeral of Mrs
Mauadana Dixie was held from the res
idoncc OF MIR. and Mrs. G. w Norton
Tuesday afternoon. The Rev Frank
Fletcher the pastor OF the Methodist
church. otlciatcd The hearers were
four grandsons Of tho deceased. A. NJ.
Norton, T.. g. Norton, Ira Norton and
Reuben Norton. e. w. Varncy had
charge. Tho burial was in Greenwood
ccn-ctcrv.--S. n. Fdrr, T.. W. Shattuck
and W j. Nash we're in Burlington
Monday.-A. n. Murray has sold his
meat business to George Dclong and
charles Lafayette. Tho class of 90, y.
H. :, have organized a basket ban
team with the following officers: Ray
Haskins. presidents Marjoric Edmunds.
vice president; Ellen Sweet, treasur-
ors; Grace Pollard, secretary.--Rollin
NJ carl has gone to the Mary Fletcher
hospital for treatment for his eyes
Mrs Ruth Roberts of Shelburne. and
Ira and Reuben norton of Rutland,
are in town, called here by the death
of Mrs. Mandana bike"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
The Royal Month aud the Royal
Diseuse.

sudden changes of weather are ospe-
cially trying, and probably to none more
so than to the scrofulous and' comsump-
tive. The progress of scrofula during a
normal October is commonly great, We
never think of Scrofula-its punches,
cutaneous eruptions, ana wasting of the
bodily substance-without thinking of the
great good many sufferers from
it have derived from Hood Is
Sarsaparila, whose radical and
permanent cures of this one disease
are enough to make it the most famous
medicine in the world. There is probably
not a city or town whore Hoods Sarsapa-
rlla has not proved its merit in more
homes than one, in arrestlng and compile
tely eradicatng scrofula, which IS almost
as serious and as much to be feared as its
aAar rala diva, cansunanta~-
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
FAIR PAYS DIVIDEND.
Horse Show to Bc Held In June u,
sheldon Next Year.

sheldon. oct "A meeting of the direc-
tors Of the Franklin County Agricultural
society was hold this afternoon and the
following officers elected; The Hon. C.
w. Gates of Franklin, president; George
W. Dunsmore Of St Adams. vicc-presi-
dent. In the board of directors s. II.
Dole was elected to serve N the place of
J. II. Dole. Tho rest of the officers are
the same as last year, The financial part
of the society was about 500 ahead OF
what was expected. 1t was voted 10 pay
a dividend Of per cent, to the stockhold-
crs.
II was also voted To hold a horse show
here June and 4, and $3.50 was appro-
prated for this. The fair will be held At
Sheldon September /, ., 3 and 4, when
81 600 will bc given in purses.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
CONGRESSMAN FOSTER.

Congressman Foster sad that monu-
ments w"rc uot essential 10 perpetuate
the glorious deeds of citizenship. He re-
ferred to recent acts of national legisla-
ton which were considered by some rs
an interference IN state rights, but h"
said these cnactmonts Of law to govern
Insurance or the packing house industry
of the West would never nave been on
acted had the States and the people Of
the States performed their duties. with
the governor, | say" said the speaker,
Eve as citizens have our duty to perform.
Let us perform it as citizens of our own
state and as citizens of our great country
and let us perform It we'll
Judge ID. c. Walker smoke on the part
that the First cavalry took in the Shenan-
doah Valley and gave other "reminiscences
in a happy manner.
Capt. l.. NJ. Hutchinson Of Montpelier
in speaking Of the Sth Vermont, paid a
| tribute to their late general and president
Of the association, Con. Stephen Thomas,
he also spoke Of the noble part the women
! took In caring for the homes during the
war and also Of the work of the W.
| r. c.
As it was necessary for Can't. II. o.
| Wheeler to be excused General Peel;
| called upon ox-Guv. Bel, who in his talk
said that it means more to be a good
| citizen to-day than it d!d to be a soldier
| in tho War of the Rcbel.O
| General Peck in pleasing and effective
manner read the poem In Gettysburg, "
which was written by his daughter, Miss
! Theodora Peck and dcdicatod to Genera,
| Howard. The writings Of VI IS Peck who
is "A Young author, arc meeting with much
| favor
The musical programme of the evening
consisted OF selections by Mrs. Fred Whit
comb Of Burlington with piano accom-
| panment by Mrs. \. r. Arkley. The
! people Of this village are always glad tC
greet Mrs Whitcomb here In her home
town and hv the applause she reccivet
! her singing was evidently as pleasing tc
/ the visitors as to them. Pleasing selec-
| tons were also given by thc Misses Cobt
of Burlington on the violin and piano
The old soldiers expressed the sentiment
! that this was one of the pleasantest meet
| ings of their associations
The interior of the church was deco
rated with flags and Japanese lanterns
! formed path from the sidewalk to the
| church. Much credit is due to DR. 6. NJ
Ferrin OF the Sth Vermont and II. S
Woods of the first cavalry, who We're the
committee having charge of the arrange
| mcnts.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
ADDISON COUNTY.
BRISTOL.


The home of Mrs. sophia Farr on
East street was tn" scene Wednesday
,Ct. at two o'clock of very
'rcttY wedding. when hor dauFhte''
Amy Lucrctia, was united in marriage
% Dr. Harold Lyman Williamson TN
he proscnC" of large gathering or
relatives ana friends. Iho on'latlnS
clergyman was tn" Rev. l. +. she
he pastor of III" Baptist Church. The
looms We're beautifully ana artlStl'-
ally decorated with ground pine and
hydranCcas Tn" wedding march was
played by Mrs e. =. Lawrence. Srcn-
rcr Lawrence and Frances Farr acted
MS ribbon bearers. The bride was
given away Ivy boy brother. f. y. Farr
of chicago Tho ushcrs were Or. Ed
gar Farr Of Ncw York and Dr. ". l..
Averill Of MiAdlchurY. Congratula-
ions followed the ceremony and re-
'rcshmcuts were served in tho dining
-oom by tho Misses Edith Brown,
Naudc Wright and Jennie Sherwin,
nd Miss Bertha stewart presided oyer
.hc punch bowl The many beautiful
presents showed the esteem in which
he couple were held The guests from
out Of town wore Mr.. ana Mrs. +. -.
Farr and daughter. Frances. Of Chi
?aro. Or. Edgar Farr and y. Z. Farr
M New York. w D. paggott Of Proc
.or. DR.. Jarvis Mrs Il J. Andrews and
Misc churchill Of burlington. Miss
Marion kellogg Of West Swanzey. y.
r. Mrs. NJ j. Graves Of Brandon. Mrs.
J. T. Weeks. Mrs. Lucrctia Dyer. DR..
and Mrs IT. l. Averill of Middlebury,
Or. G. \. Russell ana Mr.. ana Mrs
Clayton Bicknell Of Lincoln, and Miss
Rena Palmer OF Waterbury. Tho hap
pv couple left for a short wedding trip
after which they will reside in Bris-
lol.
high school foot bah team has been
ORGANIZED with Dan Sargcants, captain
Alison Bristol. manager: referee Frank
Wallace: soliciting manager, Ralph
Rrown.-Miys Marion Kellogg has re-
turned to West Swanzcy. y. H.. after
n weeks visit hcre-Miss Abbie d.
-.orers of Nov Haven is visiting In town.
Patrick O'%oil ie rauinr.-Mrs charles
LYMAN and Mrs. Grconlear Of Milwau-
hec have been visiting Mrs. w. G. Bing-
ham.-Jcssc Snraruo or pascO. Wash.
Formerly of this town. IS a guest Of
Heman Lewis Mr.. Spracuo left here 70
wears aro-W. 4. Lawrence attended
tho funeral Of col Albert Fletcher in
Niddlohurv S1tIrdoy-Nr and Mrs
Arthur Jacobs Of New Haven. visited
here Friday ana Sat,irday.-A Young
mons Sunday under tho leadership q,
the Christian Endeayor will he held
October II several outside sneakers are
rvnoctod Riler and Tr,cov on Prime
TTiIr arc ,,,t,iro IN 1no rods oe rau. iror
-.ator ,,ino About o- os ,h. rria,ds ot
Mr. D,i.,. p.t,fhono Tacohs gave no,
,.itcho, sbo,v.r ar tho home of Mrs
Jovi patos r,riao, evening NJ 7
rr,vo. and da,gb,.r E.iy,botb return,
81 70 ,boir ho,,o In pr,cao, c,t,rao,,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
MIDD1.EBURy.


lHNI'"t"'S Ii"Nc oe'" lcNo'Neu "Vlc l''
the marriage OF TEoree IL Na'eS Oh
aShngton' D. Co., ana Miss Josephine
HrookS AheH az the 'Hur'h OF me
lt"d"'mer saturday october T. Mr..
Wales is a Midd'ehlry boy graduated
from college in iN" studied law in
washington ana for several years mas
been one of th" civil service examiners.
Mrs James f1wE'r' VINO mas ocen III
'"' inc past year, passed away very
suddenly sunday afternoon at her nome
on seminary S'ree' from hoart disease.
SAc was oo years o! age ana Is survived
by husband one daughter Mrs. waiter
MAY "l F1ttsford' W." arrived al 'he S'ue
of h"r mother onl" q rev minutes before
h'r death ana S'n, james Howk'r' "t
New Mexico, VINO only recently returned
to his home in thAt state after spend
ing several weeks Aere with MS parents
and by two brothers. william and John
hinwor'hv OF this village fhe iuneraI
was held from h'r late nome IueSdaY
afternoon at 2"" O'Clock. The KEY.
George X. starr o'hclatod ana the
burial was IN the famllY lot IN the
west cemeterF.-Cariton sumner, VINO
was arrested ny Deputy ShefIn Cobb
SATURDAY evening ana paced IN the
county JAN was taken peiore justice a
w. pckehS MONDAY morning ana pieaood
gun! 10 'oe cHarPe VI ihtoN'eaton. ne
WAS hil'd t"e usual amount, pu' he
signed 'h' piedEe ana was let on oy pay
ing the costs OF SoIV'-lA ne century cruz
het Win MrS sol Aimes Wed
neSdaN "Vehlhe'-'n MONDAY market
daE' eggs plought y cents ana putter -
10 - cents'--lhe cat'!' Shipment from 'hIs
section MONDAY consisted ol hNe carloads
oi cows caves ana H'eS LOT the Ne"
York ana Bf4sHtoh markets.
Ihere was tremendous doWnpour NJ
ram throughout th.S section MONDAY
hlght ana IN"sdaN forenoon ana the
streets were running With water. otter
creek is now much mSher than it has
heen at any IL before since last SprinG.
-Mr ana Mrs. AuseImo OF Montoviieo,
South America are at the Addison House.
| he IS IN Search OF hlgh blopded morlno
! Sheep.-lsaac SnaPiro ana ms two sons,
DAVID ana li'hiN' nav" returned from
New fork.-Ihe Home Circle of the Meth
odist Church heId largely attended
meeting with Mrs. W. H. Washburne
Tuesday afternoon.-Mr and Mrs otto
Phelps Moore have issued invitations for
the marriage OF th'!F daughter, Ellen
| Belle" to Merritt cleveland Ian" on the
evening or tuesday, octobor -, at eight
! O'Clock at the Methodist Episcopal
| Church.-MiSs Sadie Watson, who passed
| the summer In Bennington, has returned
to her home in East MIddlebury, and Eos
| ter Groves OF Alhany,N. y" who has
been Miss Watson guest during the PAST
week, has returned to AlhanY.-Nrs.
| Charles Mckyrlher OF Rutland is visiting
| Mrs. Walter j. Rose, who was quite i'll
for few days last week-Charos Sears
has been appointed pit boss on the new
pulp mill road.-Some Of the young
friends OF Miss Dell Douglas gave her q
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10

house mission, which were taken from
Mr.. Petcrson's own experience were
related in an interesting manner
The Rev. Mr. Irons OF Sheldon ad-
vocatod the mission as an excellent train
ing ground. and OF benefit to those who
conduct IT as wcll as those who listen.
MIR. Kinney spoke OF tho Sunday school
work in tho rural districts. Ills experience
I'm organizing a school in ono district IN
particular. was related in an interesting
way. The opon door i'm this direction was
plainly pointed out and an earnest ap-
peal was made TO local unions 70 work
along this line.
Nj Mason. won known as county
secretary of tho Y VI. G.. A.. smoke Of
the possibilities ana need Of this work,
the small prorortion Of sunday school
attendance ana the people In rural dis
trlcts who are ready for this willing and
hopruI service.
Tho address AN E1l1rg,d vision" was
given bv tho Rev. W II spence Of Rut-
Ia.d. Tao speakers described tho world
as socu hv tho disciples to whom Christ
rayo tho command "Go We forth tn All
tho world Tho wonder is tha. the vision
has kept plra TO the wonderful enlarge
mont of .h, Wow. Ae We have come ~
understand mon better VIC have uncovered
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
THE CAMP FIRE.

The camp fire held in the Congrega
tional Church in the evening was at
tended by an audience which completely
filled the house Gen. T. S. Peck Of Bur
lington was postmaster and introduced
the speakers in n pleasing manner. The
exercises were opened with prayer by the
Rev. y. A. wood Of the Baptist Church.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10

new highway viii have to be built $50
feet of which viii fall upon the town
of Ferrsburgh.
Seth Warner Chapter. d. A. r.. held
their annual meeting with Mrs. Wilfred
Jodoin Wednesday oct. >. After read
ing the reports the following officers
were elected: Mrs. j. g. IIindes. regent;
Mrs. y. ]. McCuon, Nicc-regcnt, Mrs.
s r. Carslcy, secretary; Mrs. +. l.. Fish.
assistant secretary; Mrs. L. G. Norton,
treasurer; Mrs. C. s. Haven registrar;
Mrs. II. +. Fisher. historian; Mrs.
Wilfred Jodon, chaplain At the close
of the business session came roll call, the
members responding with humorous
anecdotes, after which n dainty tea was
served and pleasant social hour passed
after which the chapter adjourned to
met with Mrs y. ]. McCucn November
IA.
County Warden ". H. Taft
was called TO Monkton last
Thursday by the Selcctmon OF
that town to appra!sc damage done by
deer to apple trees on the Widow Gage
farm and to corn on the farm OF G.
Weaver. There Is said TO have been
seen II deer together at one time near
the above rlaccs.-Philo Bristol of Bris-
tol recently paid q fine Of 81 on account
OF his dog chasing deer
Tho NcrFcnnos Improvement society
open a rummagc sale Wednesday evcn-
t.,. l., .ha s,rro ,n w., c,,,os ,l,c,,
,,,a,,. ,.a,a,,., So. ~ ,t,,,iuo M c y
| Carslcy has gone to BoStnn.-Goo Middle
hro,,, ,,,, c,r,i,, roturrs., fror, torc
poi,, S,,n,l,vNr o,d ARE Dohort
,a,,,,.,,, a,d lite ,,o,hnr Nrs ~ L
1,,,aso,, ~ Dor, 1tn,,~, \. Y aro ,.isst.
ir cin,nso, -Nrs n y N,,,irr
80 trI,oih,r,r ,1oes is visiting bor
,rotho, urs Inuf. oror-CbarIoe r
c.a,..,,,,, ,,a. ro,,,r,,ad cro,,, ,isi, :,
~. VII, ot., ri, po, nv y y
Do,,a, ,o,,.,s >t,,day r,r ,1ovo,ord Ohf,
-. -,to,1 ,,o r,.ior,, co,,,cu os +bo
a,,,.,.,,,tion,l r,brrob,s ne dorac,,o
c.,,, .l,, ,1,,i.,,, oo,,,.,. oo,. .c,,,,o,
,,,.. t,,., VT. 90 rnrct,st,, er,,. S,,,-
do, ,I., ro, n,ro,is Nv and Mrs n
! g ,inies >yiiiiam pocuo has returned
! from, r2,,tl,rd ,,.boro bc wont IN norotiatn
! for "a eor,p -Nies Minnie shay has ro-
! +,,~,o,. ,o roiccstcr rrnctior ar.or q. ,.ie,t
IN f,i.nd. I'm toyn.-H " Snooncr rcrt
rridov nirbt for Atlanta On to a..ord
IN. National Rural Letter Carriers con-
vontion as a lo1ogatc from Vernon.
/ Mr. Spooncr viii he ahscnt about to,
davs ana will visit WASHINGTON. u. c..
! before his rcturn.-Nisa Sadie Coburn
who has been visiting Mrs r.. J. Simo-
son has returned to Minovillc. y. y
| Mrs II. e Colvin Of Burlington has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrq. n. Gus
.cr fnghar7 for the mast few davs.-
| Frank Musscn of Chestcrfcld. y. V, cal
| ,cd uron Mr.. and Mrs. z. l.. IinEsland
| Saturday W Chanhorlain carrier
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
HAPPENINGS IN
VERMONT.
Local Iten e Interest From All
Parts he Green Noun
en- State
The Ne = BY COUNTIES
U

Che Winooski valley. Villages Up North
Erom the Island In the Lake to the
Rassuinpsic. Along otter Crcck
and by the shores of White
River Covered by Spc-
cisI Correspondents
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
9TH VERMONT
FIRST CAVALRY
Annual Reunion of Each Organ
ization Held at Essex juno
tion Yesterday.
VISIT FORT ETHAN ALLEN
Medals Presented Members of the Reg
uInr Army after Hcyirv-Of-
GERS ot the Two Hod!es--Noted
Srcnkcrs nt the Campfire in
the Evening.

WIZ =" " Nv" ""o'eS--N"teu
speaker" at the Campfire in
the Evening.
'''o ''''" " '''e f"sh'H YER
mont fefiMehtaI association and the
First Vermont Cavalry association was
held ot rssay Junction ,os.,.,,, ~
-, o.
''t'i "'''oi' oi the S'h YER
mont and o'h annual meeting of the
cavalry.
After nearly a ueol, ot roi, .,o ao,.
1o,,.,,,,,, ,...,..,,
''''''''' "S il 10 Wei
come 'he o'' soidieFs to their gathering.
.'o ''.,'lN' .,' ''u pu, on "A gaia dny appear
dcnces br.u1 decorated with flags and
bunting. At noon procession was formed
ut the station, by the visiting veterans
escorted hy Il. -. sherman Post of Essex
Junction and led by Sherman's Military
band Of Iuringtun. The route covered
WAS from tlc station to Lincoln street.
down Main to Church. up Church To Ma
pie down Maple to junction with Main
and thence go G. A. r. han in the Brow
neil block, ere a sumptuous dinner had
been prepare by the ladies' Of tho local
W r. {.
After the guests, numbering over $50.
were seated ,-tacc was said by the Rcv.
a. G. Brow0. pastor of the Methodist
! Church. At the head table Col. A. Il.
| Franklin, first vicc-prcsident OF the Sth
Vermont, pr, +ided Others at the table
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

The session opened with continuation
OF the devotional outlook, conducted by
the Rev Mr.. Mctzgcr.
A duct was rendered by Charles Par
sons and Miss Olive Houghton.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON

The session opened at half-past one
with song service followed by a
continuation of the devotional out
look" conducted by the Rev Mr.,
Metzger. The mighty influence OF "A
personally ncarness to Christ was
dwelt upon as the theme.
The conference. termed the school
House Mission, was handled by the
Rev. G. J. Peterson. There are three
reasons for being interested in this
mission. First, as the speaker says,
his first uplift was obtained in a
school house meeting. Second, he IA $
regularly held meetings there and
thirdly the little red school house is an
lmportant factor. Work that does not
bring active results is not worth our
while. Several good result of the school
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1907-10-10
THE REPORTS.

The secretary report was given by
Miss Gracr Young of Fair Haven, state
secretary. Tho total membership is given
as 5000 with net gain Of eleven
societies during the year and Christian
Endoavor to-day means more than ever
before.
The trcasur.rs report was given by
State Treasurer f. NJ. Lcwis of Barre,
who announced sum in tho treasury in
stead of tac former debt, the tcmized
account made good showing and
practical suggestions for the raising OF
necessary funds We're made.
The report Of the correspondence
superintendent was read by Miss
Young in tho absence of Mrs. W. G.
Fuller. An urgent request was made
to the corresponding secretaries Of
all the unions to be more prompt and
reliable.
The report Of missionary work was
given by the Rev. Benjamin Swift OF
Woodstock who pleaded for more sys-
tematic and articulate work In the
missionary department. II real effcc-
tive work Is to be done there must be
study Of tne situation and close touch
with each other Information is the
thing we need more than anything
else
The report OF union work was given
by Mr. Underwood. The showing
was good and the report clear and
concise.
The report OF extension work was
read by Mr. Morris. in the absence of
Mr.. Pcasc. which was largely an ap-
peal to the county unions.