Norwich bulletin., 1912-11-08
TWO CRADLES OF
 CONGREGATIONALISM One Founded at State in the New Con- tient, Said Rev. Mir. Fuller of Scot land at PlainfieId Conference of Six Churches.

A conference of the six churches was held with the Congregational church at Platnfield on Wednesday, Nov Is, goodly nufber being in attendance. The platform was decorated with ferns and chrysanthemums.
 Rev. Frederick s. Bamford, pastor Of the local church, acted as modera- tor of the meetings and read the scrip lures, Psa. 119. l. "A, at the morning worship. Prayer was offered by Rev. MT. Christie of South Coventry.
 The sermon, from II. Tim. 3-16, was by Rev. Sherman J. Cove of Wauregan, his subject being The Book of Books. He compared the f1eeting value of oth- CT books with the permanent value of the Bible. Theories about the Bible vary, but the Bible remains the same throughout the ages. The preacher then asked and answered several inn portant questions concerning the Bi- ble, among them these: What must be our attitude toward the Book Shall we accept it, from Genesis to Revelation, as Gods word, or shall each individual decide for himself what to accept and what to reject? If the Bible is inspired, how? Verbally, or in it's subject mat ter, or with an inspiration common tn all other literature Is each book of the Bible equally inspired? Is the Bi- ble a progressive revelation, intended to set forth an ideal of morality, an unchanging ideal of spiritual life Shall we think of the whole Bible as literal fact? Does the theory of evolu- tion conflict with the Bible statements
 On the whole, the attitude of the speaker toward these questions was conservative.
 At the conclusion of the morning worship, a splendid collation was serv- ed, and an hour of delightful fellow ship enjoyed.
 The praise and devotional service with which the afternoon session be- gan, was conducted by Rev. John O. Barrows of Norwich Town, after which followed the report of the scribe.
 Rev. Leonard B. Penney of Scotland gave the opening address of the after noon on Two Cradles of Congregation aIsm. He set forth the hardships and struggles of the Pilgrim Fathers ir England. Holland and on the new con tinent to which the Mayflower brought them Here, he said, they founded 2 state and new method of Christian government. Congregationalism is founded on brotherhood, equality and liberty. Liberty is of the ballot, the press, the conscience. The Pilgrim Fathers looked for the time when lib- erty along these lines should be al the foundation of every Christian state and church in the land.
 Following Mir. Tenney's remarks was spirited discussion led by Rev. MT Bamford Other participants were Rev Dr. Christie, Rev. H. T. Arnold an( Rev. John O. BarroWs.
 rUha caoopd nanoY. If tho off tpT-o o0y was by Rev. F. A. Fuller of Norwich Town, on the Aim of Sunday Schoo Instruction, This paper had been pre- viously given at a conference at Pres ton City, but was repeated by request The principal points set forth were a' follows:
 The aim of the Sunday school is tt inform the mind, to enlighten thu moral consciousness, to move and di rect the will, to mould and build ul character, to render useful the life.
 At 345 the conference, the last O the season, adjourned to meet again il April with the church at Jewett City