Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-01
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thing definite for himself and his |
society. After the distribution of |
paper and pencils for taking notes. a
selection was rendered by the male
quartette made up Of four pastors,
Rev. J. Poeton, Rev. S. T. Achenbach,
Rev. G. l.. Shaeffer and Rev. A. B.
Ross. The enforced absence of Mr..
Ross was regretted, but the remaining
members proved equal to the occasion
throughout the convention. Minutes
of the last meeting were read and
accepted and nominating committee
was appointed by the chair. The
treasurer's report was read and ac-
cepted. The secretary is temporarily
absent and reports from societies have
been late in coming in, but the presi-
dent made a comprehensive report,
Incorporating Whatever items have
been CLEANED 'and making excellent
suggestions for the ensuing year,
especially rec ommending district rallys
and the visits to each societysH'whi
proved so helpful last year. The roll
call brought responses from II socie-
ties by delegate or members present,
the president read reports from three,
while two or three others were heard
from Indirectly. From these reports
and that of the president we discover
a gain in membership, very good
financial standing and some excellent
work in special lines. Lowell leads
financially, Barton, perhaps, in system
attic committee work, Irasburg in
mission study. After singing, most
interesting papers and talks were given
on the general topic. 1.-The Personal
Life of an Individual Endeavorer."
Mrs. w. F. Morong spoke of '"The
Endeavorer and His Bible" Become
familiar with it; it carries its own
credentials it is book of purest sub
Unity; it teaches the highest morality;
it reveals the mind and heart of God.
Rev. J. J. Williams spoke of 1.-The
Endeavorer and His Prayer Life. -
What is prayer? 1t has been called
1.-The flight of the lonely soul to the
only Cod" Cultivate the habit make
it real, sincere. Every Endeavorer
represents hidden forces which God
stands ready to bring out and to use. ="
Get into touch with the source of
power. 1.-The Endeavorer and His Con-
seriousness of His Mission" brought out
excellent thoughts by Rev. G. L.
Shaeffer. This mission means six
week days of faithfulness and service,
inspired by devotion and instruction of
Sabbath teaching. "How Enlarge the
Endeavorer's Vision Of Worldwide
Need'' was ably treated by Miss Mary
L. Wheeler. One is interested in what
is alive; missions are alive. Put
thought into missionary meetings;
choose interested leaders; interest
begins with study. Miss Wheeler is
the fortunate possessor of rare
collection of curios from Africa, which
she very kindly exhibited. Rev.
Thomas Hall gave most excellent
address on ''The Loudest Calls to the
Christian of Today" Opinions differ;
calls are many; most of them are
worthy; we cannot heed them all.
Perhaps the loudest comes from the
rising generation who are being de-
prived of their birthright by the
omission of systematic Bible study in
schools and colleges. Endeavors are
being made in England to restore the
study of this book whose teachings
make for the best manhood and woman
hood, the happiest homes.
Friday evening session opened with
praise service led by the president
and included prayer by Rev. A. S.
Bole, a beautiful selection by the
ladies' quartette of Plymouth church,
and clarinet solo by Slayton Lang of
Barton. Miss Grace M. Young,
secretary of the Vermont C. E. union,
gave an address on ''Concentric Cir
cles'' in her usual pleasing manner.
The first circle is your own C. E.
society. For what does it exist?
That society only is successful which
is fitting the young people for more
active, efficient service. There are
four fundamentals, confession, service,
fellowship, fidelity. Adapt these to
the needs of your own church and COM
munity. A good motto is Il can if I
will" The man who does not believe
in church unity has no use for Chris
tan Endeavor. The second circle is
the county union. Does it exist for
the purpose, only, of holding a con-
vention once each year? No; it exists
to help young people to better service
it is ready to help. miss Young spoke
of the practical program of this con-
vention.) The third circle is the state
union. It's object is like the Second