The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1918-01-24
ANNUAL SUPPER
OF BARACA CLASS
Upwards of SO Men Present Last Eve
ning-Pastor, Teacher and Mem
hers Make Remarks.

Baraca class No. of the Baptist church
enjoyed its 18th annual supper and re-
ception last evening. Upwards OF 30
men were present Tie guests of the
evening We're Rev. Clark T. Brownell and
Mrs. Brownell, Mrs. Edith Smith, the pas
tors assistant, and Mrs. l.. ". Hawley,
the wife of the teacher of the class
Much to the regret of all Mrs. Brownell
was prevented by illness from attending
The Baraca orchestra rendered several Sc
lections.
After supper program was given by
members and Others, leading up to the ad-
dress by Rev. Mr.. Brownel on a Mans
a Man, which emphasized strongly the
recognition in every man of the best that
is i'll him, the true democracy Of the day.
He alluded ITO the super man" of Ger
man cult, the high priced" man, the half
a man" and quoted in striking contrast
| Bobby Burnss plea and tribute in "A
mans a man, for a that and a that" and
closed by saying impressiyely, Il trust
you men to stand and bear burden; to
carry the work of the church Men, I
trust you"
Leland P Rounds gave his impressions
of class No. I in the few months that he
has been in Brattleboro, which were very
complimentary Among other things he
mentioned the welcome to strange young
men; putting men at work; inspiration
to study Gods Word; getting a fellow or
his feet
Dr. Ward A. Noyes also expressed his
pleasure in having a few months age
Joined the class; enjoyed the study of the
Word and hoped they might have more
time for it in the class.
George W Bailey spoke on the effect
of tobacco and intoXicants on mind and
body. Mr.. Bailey spoke from observa
tion and personal experience and was lis
tened to with very much interest and re
spcct
Charles Palmer spoke with great brew
ity on the topic, How can Baraca enlarge
her membership and influence for good
He answered the question by quoting th'
Baraca motto, Win the one next to you.
Don W. Felch gave a racy talk on Per
sonalities, which was a genial and side
splitting rehearsal of the foibles, misfor
tunes. frailties, etc, of various member
, of the class, not excepting the teache
and the president.
f. G.. Gustafson, the class president
J rendered very aeceptably the bass song
The Sexton and the Bell
Prof. FRANK NJ. Iram also generousi.
contributed two piano numbers Tim
, impromptul by Rachmaninoff and Schu
/ mann.
Mr. Hawley was given the subject, How
Can Baraca Class Help the Pastor? II
personified the pastor in his talk an
said: Il should wish to feel that in ever,
new project in the work of the church
could rely upon this class to stand be
4 hind it. | feel that | can depend upon 4
or so men to sustain the evening as we
as morning services of the church. ! wis
sincerely to not only see them coming i
d but to see 20 to 80 strangers trailing afte
them. | wish to feel sure of their voice
in song, prayer and in testimonies. | wis
their effective efforts in soul winning.
special calling campaign, and other actiN
: tiles Of the church. l expect them to |
. leaders in the social life of our churcl
T 1t Is theirs also to stand behind the Chris
! tian Endeavor society right royalty"
= The evening closed with the singing
Z the class hymn written l5 years ago b
!. Fred +. Gilbert, then member of Il
: class. The supper was served very a
= ceptably by the ladies' society and was
: : charge Of Mrs. Maynard, Mrs. Crosb
- Mrs Irish, Mrs. Morse, and others.