Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1908-06-15
Williams, Troy; D. G. Guest, Newport

The name Of F. w. Lewis had been
omitted but, as it was finally conclud-
ed that the new title. District Super
intendent,' would not materially affect
his relations to the association, it was
placed upon the roll and harmony pre-
vailed The chairman called for nomin-
alton for secretary for the ensuing year
and LA. Ranney was elected. This being
the fourth consecutive year in that po
sition, your humble scribe desires to
express his deep and heartfelt appreci-
alton of the trust reposed in him, but
wishes it understood, however, that
he has "cornered" the secretaryship
and that none of the brethren need
aspire to 'drive the quill'' on such
occasions as this. Your secretary will
take note of every effort, be it ever
so small, to win literary glory and will
chronicle the same, duly interspersed
with susquipedalian adjectives as here
tofore. in the annals of the associa-
ton, that your children may know how
great their fathers were.
Several items of business were dis
cussed and disposed of, and then the
literary program was taken up.
In aspaper on elements of Pulpit
Power" C. D. Lance brought out many
pertinent and helpful suggestions. In
the discussion which followed, L. N.
Moody expressed great surprise that
Lance was able to write so scholarly
and practical an article AS Brother
Moody has but lately come into the
district he is, Of course, entirely I'M
acquainted with the superior gifts and
marvellous powers of the members of
the association, and we predict sur
prises, not few, in store for him. D.
G. Guest held our attention and
charmed our ears with his fluent and
euphonious phrases while he opened our
dull understanding to the needs and op-
portuntiies of the Edges between
Towns" In the discussion which fol-
lowed it was found out that one men,
Der had long been struggling with the
personal question "How much shall |
spread myself out?" AS the brothers
avoirdupois is somewhat below par, we
should advise great caution in this i'm
portant matter. Next came Fred Will
Jams with an outline Of a sermon
"The Possibilities Of the Junior
League was the subject Of an essay
by C. w. Kelley. Brother Kelley did
not disapoint his hearers, but in mas
terly, well-defned manner proved that
he had given the subject careful study.
Communications from Brothers w. B.
Dukeshire, w. R. Davenport and E. H.
Bartlett, expressing regret that they
were unable to be present, were read
! by the secretary and he was instruct
ed to write to w. R. Davenport, assur-
ing him of the love and sympathy of
! themembers of the association and
their prayer for his complete and
speedy recovery from his prolonged i'll
ness How | Raise the Benevc-
lences." an essay by M. H. Smith, was
fitting climax to the session and the
meeting adjourned.
TUESDAY EVENING.
On account of the absence of several
of the brethren, and owing to the fact
that the graduation exercises of the
high school were to occur on Wednes-
day night, it had been decided to can
eel the service for that evening and to
hold it at this time instead. After a
short praise service, E. E. Wells
offered prayer and L. N. Moody read
!; the scripture lesson. William Muir
sang very effective solo, which was
enjoyed by all. Taking for his text
John 3: 16, For God so loved the
world that he gave his only begotter
son that whosoever believeth in hin
should not perish, but have everlasting
life" F. E. White preached a plain
practical sermon which was uplifting
and inspiring. The meeting closed
with an altar service.
WEDNESDAY MORNING.
The morning session was called to or,
der at 9 :05 with F. E. White presiding.
Devotions were conducted by NJ. H.
Smith. The secretary's report Of the
prvious sittings was read and approx &c
and the regular literary work was con
: tinued. NJ. S. Eddy held the attention
Of all while reading his paper on 1.-THE
Duty of a Minister to His Successor
1t was sane and practical and we
only wish that the suggestions NIGH
be carried in full to every member Of
the Vermont conference. Surely {
revolution would take place in not {
!, few of the parsonage homes with the
4 outgoing of the preachers every year
In very mastery way G. c. Melon
aid spoke at some length on "Sizine
Up the Congregation, L. N. Moody