Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-08

Lawson, already known and loved by
many members Of the church. con-
spicuous event of his pastorate was the
installation OF the Estey memorial organ
and the alterations made to the church
at that time. This gift, in honor of
Gen. Julius J. Estey by his sons, is one
of the most appropriate OF memorials
to an ideal Christian layman. During
Mr.. Lawson's pastorate a number OF
changes in the bylaws Of the church were
made tending to greater efficiency and
cooperation in the details of the church
work. Mr.. Lawson's pastoral work is
known to us all, and ] believe not one
OF the other is pastors ever knew the
membership of the church so well He
had us all on his mind and heart. How
he did it he alone can tell 1t was with
deep regret that we learned of his de-
cision to leave and we still think of him
as belonging to us and are glad he is
no farther away Or. Cow began his
passionate Nov. l, 1905 Nothing could
be happier than the relations existing
between the present pastor and his pre-
deCessor."
Mr.. Smiths paper closed with the
following: Here ends record of 20
years. Pastors and a few others nave
been named in the record, but one even
! ing Is too short to recall the names Of
the men and women who have laborcd
| that the kingdom might be extended
| through this church. Little has been
said regarding the work of auxiliary So
| cieties. The women have had a large
part i'm every department of the church
| life. The Sunday school and young
| peoples societies of various names have
been feeders for the church As we look
| forward to our diamond jubilee in 1915
may we pledge ourselves to greater
| loyalty to the institution for which the
| fathers labored so zealously."
Following is a list Of the ministers in
their order, beginning with the organi-
cation of the church in 1870: Rev. Jo-
seph Freeman, Rev. Moses Field, Rev.
Joseph c. Foster, Rev Paul s Adams,
Rev. Mark Carpenter, Rev. Alden Sher-
win, Rev. Henry II. Peabody, Rev. l.. J.
Matteson, Rev. Horace Burchard, Rev.
George b. Cow, Rev. f. +. Tower, Rev.
+. j. Parry Rev l.. d. Temple, Rev.
F. Il. Marble, Rev. George g. Lawson.
Rev. John X. Cow
a wel-attended meeting was held in
the church Tuesday evening when Or
Marble Of Cambridge, a former pastor,
gave a strong address on the Brother
hood movement in the churches Of the
United States. The musical program WAS
largely congregational singing Rev MIR
Marble said that the Brotherhood move
ment was the organized expression OF a
new spiritual impulse. 1t began about
20 years ago in this country and i'm Eng
land. on the other side il has ,evel-
oped into the pleasant Sunday afternoon
meeting for men (Brotherhood) with more
than half a million members in Great
Britain besides many in continental
countries In America the movement has
been accelerated in recent years by the
organization OF Brotherhoods in connec-
ton with all the leading denominations.
The combined membership has long since
passed the million mark. \ further de-
velopment in this is the federation Of
local church clubs, classes and Brother
hoods under the auspices Of the American
Federation of mems church organizations
with view to social betterment and
civic righteousness. The inspirato
side of the movement is best seen in
the Laymans Missionary Movement,
which is making a business proposition
of missionary enterprises and engaging
many OF our leading business men in
the effort to evangelize the world in this
generation. All together the mems
movement is the most hopeful sign on
the religious horizon today and brings
reinforcement to moral and religious
institutions that make victory certain
for the kingdom OF God.
4 service for the older members OF the
church was held Wednesday afternoon.
This was followed by the annual supper
at o'clock, at which about 200 were
present. Following the supper the annual
business meeting was held. Dr II. d
Holton being chosen moderator. Reports
from the officers of the church and Of the
port OF the trustees showed that all bills
had been paid for the year lgOg-lO and
that there was a small balance in the
treasury. The total expenses for the year
We're Sil5S.6 S. Besides this amount there
was raised for various benevolent objects
by the church and the auxiliary societies
nearly $500, or a total for all purposes
Of between $500 and $4,000 The pres
ent membership Of the church is 5ll.
These officers were chosen: Deacons for
three years, 5. Wilcox, +. J. Eddy: trus-
tees for three years, J. c. Estey, A. L.
Maynard; clerk, f. S Knight; treasurer
A. L. Harris; collector, +. j Eddy. au-
ditor, II. F. G. Toedt; members of pru-
dental committee, Mrs. Lucy \. Cox ana
Mrs a. w. J. wilkins DR. F. T. Marble,
who spoke Tuesday evening, was present
ana spoke briefly.
The evening and the anniversary adj
dresses were concluded by Rev John
Ward Moore of the Bellows Falls Bap-
fist church, who spoke ON THE future Of
Baptist churches in New England" The
future Of any particular set of Churches
is involved in the future Of religion gem
orally This will be determined not by
emphasis on distinctive principles, hut on
fundamental instincts and delivemnces.
The church will be assured OF a future
which gives itself most to the sincere
ana earnest presentation Of the truths
that touch the deepest religious needs Of
men. Among these may be counted the
issue of religion in character the help
for struggle by the communication Of life
as by social righteousness and faith in
Jesus Christ, the expectation of immor-
tality as a hope and a reverence, and
the abiding surrender of the human will
to the will OF God. This means for us is
Baptists a possible change of perspective
ana emphasis al well as a deepening of
spiritual impulse, but Of such attention to
fundamentals will come an enthusiastic
propaganda which will assure the future
of our churches. To predict one must