Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-09-23

and for the thorough investigation OF
crime, inebriety. mental deficiency ana
insanity in Vermont, especially as to the
causes; be it further Resolved. That W.
protest against the unholy diversions on
the Lords day.
Short addresses were made by the Rev
Howard H. White of vergennes, the Rev
John Bjork of Barre and the Rev. Arthur
v. Allen. the colportcur, while the Rev
C. =. England of Derby pronounced the
closing prayer and benediction.
GREETINGS FROM PASTORS.
At the opening of the afternoon session
pastors OF several churches In the city
made short speeches., expressing their
pleasure at the conventions meeting In
Burlington and their best wishes for It's
success. Former Governor w. w. Stick
ncy of Ludlow delivered an Interesting
address on "Our Convention" giving de-
tailed review of the meetings Of the con-
vention from the first until the present
time, with many helpful suggestions for
their betterment The Rev. Thomas Ii.
Stacy, d. D., of Concord. n. H., spoke on,
How to Make Two One" or the joining
OF the Free Baptist and the Baptist
Churches. DR.. Stacy said that this would
be brought about, not by exactions, one
| from the other but by the PRONUNCIATION
| Of mutual confidence and mutual appre-
| citation. He spoke OF the great object
of the church. to bring the kingdom of God
| into the world, and said that each should
vie with the other in showing confidence
fidelity and loyalty.
After a pleasing vocal solo ~ Mrs. w
W. Stickney OF Ludlow, the Rev. James
II. Franklin D. D., OF Boston spoke or
THE World Vision
Or. Franklin said that he represented
all the missionary societies Of the church
that the foreign and home missions weri
both one, and that every true Cbristia,
believed In both. Each. he said, needed
the ideas and help of the other. The
speaker referred In glowing terms tc
China and Japan. in both of which coun
tries h had been stationed for a long time
but stated that we could not give chris
tan brotherhood to them unless we frs
lgave 1t to the foreigners In our own coun
TRY Dr. Franklin spoke also of his worl
lamong the negroes in Africa. and declared
THAT Lincoln's proclamation of emancipa
ton was the greatest inspiration In Amer
lean history.
Closing prayer and benediction wer,
pronounced by the Rev. John NJ. Maxwell
of Fairfax.
THE CLOSING SESSION.
Henry Bond, president OF the conven
ton, who had been prevented by fines
from attending its previous stsson
,rxo
and evening sessions. The Rev. A. r
Mills Of Brandon read the scripture lesso
and the Rev j. Alex Donald OF Pouitne
led in the opening prayer. After selec
ton by the quartette, the Rev. DIR. Fran
w. Padelford of Boston gave an addres
on "Baptists and the Educational Fash
ions" DIR. Padelford. who is secretary c
the board Of education of northern Bar
lists, has made a close study of his sui
ject for many years, and delivered mos
illuminating address. which went immt
dlately to the heart Of things. He sal
that Baptists had not always believed
education for three reasons. first. becaus
they were poor and hadn't the means
provide education, second, because the
, thought that there was an inherent II
compatibility between education and r.
, lligion. and third, because they though
. that their mission was to evangelize an
not to educate. AS n result. DIR. Padelfor
said, Baptist colleges were distinctly 1,
ferlor to those of other denomination
with n few exceptions; that Baptists
not have a passion for educating the
= own children as do people Of some 9TH
, denominations, and that as result Of the
> last two facts. they have forfeited the
position of leadership in the Unite
States. The speaker went on to say th
now. when the people of the Baptist d
t nomination are no longer poor. and rea
r lie that there is no incompatibility b
, tween education and religion. they shou
. also realize that their mission is to ed
Q cate as well as evangelize, and that bo
! 20 hand in hand.
The Rev. DR.. Guy c. Lamson of Phil
l delphia. missionary and Bible secreta
e of the American Baptist Publication s
2 ctety. then delivered an address on ct
! Lost Chord" based on the beautiful poe
of Adelaide Proctor. In his speech, /
: hanson emphasized the three chor
= which are so frequently lost by peor
8 who have only nominal connection wi
= the church, namely the blessedness
sacrifice. the blessedness OF prayer a
8 the blessedness of testimony. Howev
i much We may feel that these Choir
o have departed through the blessed 10
4 of Jesus Christ they may be regained.
i DIR. w. A. Dawson then made fl
n remarks before the closing Of the CO
/. vention, speaking Of the close friendshi
n which were formed at such meetings an
d the inspiration Of Gods voice and mir
Of the work that was accomplished a
. the noble purposes for even greater eff
n that We're formed. He was sure III
j. memories of this meeting would remt
g long with those who were privileged
!: attend and hoped to again have
pleasure Of welcoming the delegates
d burlington. The convention then 6
= 1ourned until the third Sunday Of Septe
/. Der, 1915. when 1t will meet In Chester