The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1913-05-17


tilizing the SOIL" which was a pray
err meeting subject. She said that
Enthusiasm, prayer and song were
the best fertilizers for an ideal pray
er meeting" Mrs. e. H. Blackmer
of Manchester Center, had for her
topic Harvesting the Crops" All
the talks were interesting and in
structive and expressed the aims and
ideals of Endeavorers.
The afternoon session was delayed
somewhat due to the delegates ap-
probation of the dinner given by the
East Arlington people. The devot-
ional ce-"Inspiration" was con-
Quoted by Miss Clarice White and
Miss Evelyn Payne of the North
Bennington Congregational society.
Rev. j. S. Brown of the Manches-
ter Center Baptist society spoke to
the convention of Causes of Inef-
ficiency" Mr.. Brown said that
laxity in prayer, laxity in practical
service on part of young people, and
a growing laxity in study of Gods
Word were the principal causes for
inefficiency in Christian Endeavor
Work.
Mr.. A. S. Edison of the Bennington
Baptist society then gave the Rem
edy of Inefficiency". Mr.. Edison pre-
scribed prayer, personal sacrifice
and organization along correct lines,
that is putting the right people in
the right offices as the only cures
for inefficiency.
Miss Elizabeth M. Stuart of the
Bennington Congregational society
spoke on the How and Why of
Christian Endeavor." She told of
the needs of Christian Endeavor in
the church, in the missionary work
and for the young people. She also
told how Christian Endeavor brought
people in closer relation with God
Miss Julia Loomis of Bennington,
State Junior superintendent gave a
most interesting talk on Junior En-
deavcr Work. Miss LOOMS pointed
out the needs of Junior Society
for the training of children and
told of the splendid work being done
by the Juniors" in the State and
county in general.
Miss Beulah Bates, State Secre-
tary spoke on Intention and Exten-
sion" Miss Bates gave statistics
showing the worldwide growth of
Christian Endeayor and of the work
accomplished.
Rev. Ernest NJ Holman, State
Christian Endeavor President then
addressed the convention, his sub.
ject being Gems of the Pledge"
Mr., Holmans address was excellent
and should have been heard by all
Endeavors. He pointed out the fact
that Endeavors had promised to
pray, read the Bible every day and
help bear the burden. Faith is one
of the Gems of the Pledge, faith in
ourselves, in our friends and above
all faith in God Mr.. Holman gave
three imperatives to the Endeavor-
ers-1. Be faithful 2. Try to be
Christ like. 8. DO it Now
The business session then follow.
ed The same officers were reflect
ed with the exception of the mi.
sionary superintendent. The pres
net officers are:
President, H. G. Banks, Benning.
ton.
Vice president, A. J. Hicks, Man
chester
Secretary, Miss H. lone Smith,
Shushan.
Treasurer, w. S. Boynton, Ben
nington.
Junior Superintendent, Miss Jean
nette Perkins, Bennington.
Missionary, Mrs. Z. H. Blackmer,
Manchester.
"The Banner" was awarded to the
East Dorset Society which was the
only society in the county reporting
a Mission Study class. The Banner
next year will be given to the So
ciety having the greatest increase in
membership in proportion to its
present membership
The summer conference at Silver
Bay, Sycamore, Mortified, Spring
Grove and Fairfax were briefly dis
cussed after which the convention
adjourned for supper.
Excellent talks and addresses,
good singing by the convention,
solos and duets by various Endeav-
ors, the hospitality of the East Ar
lington people and the splendid gen
eral feeling of good-fellowship made
this a most interesting and inspir-
ing convention of Bennington Coun-
ty Christian Endeavorers.