Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1913-10-01
REPORT OF S. S. CONVENTION
CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE

The Morning Watch" held at 6. 80
a. M, was we'll attended and the
service was one Of the best CT the
convention. It was in charge of Rev.
f. B. Harris of Coventry.
M. with scripture and prayer by Rev.
W. R. Price of East Charleston. The
first paper was on. t"The Teachers
Preparation. by Miss Ruth Rowley
of North Craftsbury. This was fol-
lowed by one on, ''The Home Depart.
ment- knowing Our People," by A.
M. Wright of Newport. Both papers
were right to the point. A short adj
dress on, "Higher Ideals = How
Attained. was then given by Rev. II.
F. Hallett of Holland.
The principal address of the morning
was. 1.-THE Man that Stands By" by
Rev. R. N. Joscelyn of Newport.
After a short business session the
convention divided itself into three
conferences, as follows: Intermediate.
Rev. c.. w. Kelley; Adult Class, Rev.
L. A. Edwards, and the Home Depart
ment by Mrs. w. E. Niles.
A bountiful dinner was served in the
vestry by the ladies of the two church,
es of Orleans.
The last session of the institute
opened at 1.3O p. M, with a praise and
prayer service in charge of Rev.
James Richmond of Westmore. The
following officers were elected: Pre-
sident. Rev. M. w. Hale of Coventry
vice-president, A. M. Wright of New
port; secretary. Mrs. E. S. Kelley Of
Orleans; treasurer. H. w. ellis, of
Greensboro Bend; department superin-
tendents: elementary, Miss Ruth
Rowley. North Craftsbury; interme-
diate. Rev. c. W. Kelley, Newport
Center; adult Bible. class. Rev.. S. T.
ing, Miss Ruth G. Barr, Greensboro
Bend; home department., Mrs. S. B.
Parker, Orleans; temperance, Rev. C.
ary. Rev. E. T. Hurd. Lowell member
state executive, Rev. L A. Edwards,
Newport.
The principle address of the after
noon was given by Rev. C. w. Kelley
This was followed by short address,
1.-THE Bible School and Missions" by
Rev. E. T. Hurd.
The following resolutions were read
and adopted:
Whereas, The Orleans County Sunday
School association as assembled in
convention.
Resolved, That we make united
effort to interest every family in the
county in the study of the Bible either
through the main school, the home
department, or the cradle roll. Re-
solved that we show our interest in the
progress of the temperance cause in
every way possible, and that we
endeavor to teach temperance princi-
Piles in our Sunday schools.
Resolved, that although we mourn
the loss of Brother Lance, we rejoice
that he has entered a larger field of
labor and that the inspiration of his
labors with us still remains.
Resolved, that we tender out thanks
to the Orleans churches and people for
their cordial reception and hospitality.
Resolved, that we thank the
musicians, the speakers and all who
have helped to make this convention
a success.
Resolved, that we express our thanks
to the officers of the association whe
have worked so faithfully in the
interests of the Bible school work il
the county.
The institute adjourned after the
introduction of the new cabinet anC
closing words by the president, who
gave as the motto for the new year
''Study to show myself approved unto
God, a workman that needeth not to be
ashamed, rightly dividing the word O.
truth" 2 Tim. g. Is.
After singing, "Blest Be the Tie
that Binds,' one of the most helpful
conventions was brought to a close
The total attendance at all the session
was SOC.