Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1910-05-18

certainly proved to be the right man in
the right place. Although tits impos-
sible to speak of all the questions an
sWered at this time, a few important
ones should be mentioned. The ques-
ton of pledges showed there are four
different ones now in use, but the es-
sent1alS are the same. Better meth
obs for missionary meetings, including
the use of tableaux, interesting ways
OF conducting the conservation meeting,
fully explained in a book by Amos r.
Wells of the United Society of Chris
tlan Endeavor, Boston, and the close
relation of the society and Sunday
school were explained in detail by Mr..
Shaw. He also pointed out the value
OF these things in making meetings
more interesting. After a "quiet
time" of silent prayer, sentence
prayers, and brief talk by Mr.. Bow
man the session closed with a hymn.
The following officers for the year
ensuing were elected at the afternoon
session. Wallace H. Gilpin, Barton
president; DR.. R. F. Willard, Coven-
try, vice president; Miss Clemma
Seaver, Barton, secretary and treasur-
er; Miss Clara Dwinell, Orleans, Jun
Tor superintendent. The executive
committee appointed is composed of
&. A. Adams of Irasburg, Mrs. Albro
Hunt of Westfeld, and the pastor of
the entertaining church, wherever
that may be. Three invitations have
been received and a decision will soon
be made between Derby, Greensboro
and East Craftsbury.
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session opened with a
song and devotional service led by
Rev. G. L. Shaeffer of Orleans, aided
by very efficient chorus. The ad-
dress of the evening was, "The En-
deavorer as Home Builder" by Rev.
w. A. Warner of Barton, and a more
eloquent address on this subject would
scarcely be possible. The blessedness
of home life, made possible by affec-
ton for one another. sometimes by
self sacrifice, keeping always cheer
full, and being always contented was
the theme of this mastery address,
and was listened to with interest and
attention by all present.
Mr.. Shaw followed Mr. Warner with
an address, HAS Christian Endeavor
Justified it's Existence?" Mr.. Shaw
proved, by several examples that it had
more than justified itself. Many mis-
sionaries, the Baraca movement for
young men, theological students, and
philanthropists, as we'll as many others
come from the c. E. societies. India,
China, and Japan, have many organ
lied societies with faithful members
and all the usual officers and commit
tees of the society, and some others to
suit the special needs of the respective
countries. The address left no doubt
that the Christian Endeavor is a liv-
ing, growing movement.
SUNDAY MORNING.
The convention closed with two ad-
dresses, one by Mr. Soper of New York
and the other by Mr.. Shaw.
Mr.. Soper told of the needs of mis-.
sions and missionaries, of the awaken
ing of foreign countries, giving q
great deal Of light on these countries
and their needs. He impressed the
audience with the fact that now is the
time for missions to act, while the
awakening is in it's infancy.
Mr.. Shaw spoke of the boys and girls,
urging the need of great care in the
training of children, especially in the
examples set them by their parents.
This was an especially interesting anc
profitable address.
The convention closed with ''quiet
time" led by Rev. J. E. Bowman anC
ended very instructive and helpful
convention.
Great credit should be given to the
entertaining church and the hospitality
# the people of Lowell for the enter.
tainment given the visitors, which al
highly appreciate.