The Vermont Tribune, Ludlow, June 21, 1889 Vermont State Spiritualists 6/21/1889 (many names ) REPORT of the QUARTERLY CONVENTION held at TYSON, JUNE 7th, 8th, and 9th, 1889 Opened at 3 p. m., the 7th. Called to order by the secretary, and exercises were commenced by Prof. A. J. MAXHAM of Brattleboro, who sang "When the Mists have Cleared Away," in a manner that caused a mist to be seen in many an eye in the audience. A general conference was indulged in, and some lively remarks by O. STODDARD of Providence, R. I., Mrs. A. P. BROWN of St. johnsbury Center, L. O. WEEKS, Lucius COLBURN, Mrs. A. W. CROSSETT of Duxbury, and others. Prof. MAXHAM frequently enlivened the occasion by his wonderful gift of music and song, to the great satisfaction of all who were so fortunate as to be present. Adjourned, to meet at 7 p. m. Evening session--Convened at 7:45, vice-president Janus CROSSETT of Duxbury presiding. Remarks were made by T. GILLINGHAM of Woodstock and L. O. WEEKS. Music and song. Joseph D. STILES of Boston Mass., was then introduced and gave us a fine invocation and very interesting remarks, often interspersed with poetic improvisation. Mr. MAXHAM sang "Beckoning Hands," in his pleasing way. Address of the session was by Mrs. A. P. BROWN, a good and powerful lecture. Music and song. Joseph D. STILES then gave, in a trance condition, the following names: Julia Harris GILLINGHAM, Uncle Robert CONE, Stillman WOOD, Elijah BRADLEY, Sally BRADLEY, Harry LIFORD, Celia BURT and Freddie STEARNS, George WHITNEY, Orlando CLARK, J. Bradley SMITH, M. D., Capt. Benj. DUDLEY, Frederick PALMER, Priscilla REED, Margaret HANNUM, Geo. S. MARCY, William LYMAN and Mary WOOD, Dyer STORY, Almon HILLS, and Lucy J. HILLS. Music and song. Adjourned till 10 a. m. Saturday morning session.--Called to order at 10 o'clock, vice-president CROSSETT in the chair. Conference occupied 30 minutes; remarks by Mrs. A. P. BROWN and L. GILLINGHAM, A. F. HUBBARD closing with eloquent remarks. music and song. Address of the morning by Lucius COLBURN; theme, "Liberty." Mr. MAXHAM then sang "Don't Shut the Door Between us, Mother." Adjourned. Afternoon session.--Convened at 2 p. m., Judge CROSSETT presiding. An interesting conference was held, opened by Mr. STODDARD, followed by Mrs. BROWN, D. P. WILDER, Judge CROSSETT and A. F. HUBBARD. Splendid music and song. Mrs. A. W. CROSSETT gave us one of her best lectures. She is a favorite with many. Mr. STILES was then introduced, and after a poetic invocation gave the following names of spirits who presented themselves for recognition: Charles MARTIN, Elizabeth RICH, Isaiah MAXHAM, Samuel P. WASHBURN and Capt. Charles WASHBURN of Reading, Gideon SHAW, Woodstock, Jacob and Ruth MAXHAM, Chas. MARSH of Lyndon, Jocob VAUGHN, Jos. ADAMS and Lucinda BLOOD of Cavendish, Henry BENT, Rosina FISH, Carlos COOLIDGE, Clara RALPH, B. SAWYER. Adjourned to meet at 7 p. m. Evening session.--Vice-president E. A. SMITH of Brandon in the chair. Conference opened by Dr. E. A. SMITH with eloquent and very interesting remarks concerning the doctor's law which the regulars have tried to pass in Massachusetts, but failed in the Senate. He was followed by Dr. O. STODDARD and A. F. HUBBARD. Music and song. Names given by Mr. STILES: Joseph KENWORTHY Ludlow, Dennis GEHAN, Pat. LONGRAN, Kate Bixby WHITE, Salome and Ben WEBSTER, Plymouth, Betsy DIX, T. CONANT, Silas DIX, Walter Scott SOUTHGATE, James SOUTHGATE, C. A. WEBBER. Music, "Empty Cradle." Samuel T. and Sarah HUBBARD, Salmon and Jarias WHITCOMB, Amy and Charles PRATT, Castleton, Nathaniel RANDALL, M. D. , Woodstock, Frederick RAYMOND, Elisha JOHNSON, Robert BARKER, Armenia WILDER (in connection with the name of Ransel WILDER of Ludlow), Dr. Middleton GOLDSMITH Rutland, Nathaniel and Ruth FIELD, Alvin HAYWOOD, Smith and Lycurgus SHERMAN, John CRAIN, O. TARBELL, Fred JOHNSON and Seman WARD of Cavendish, Rev. Daniel PACKARD, Seth LIVINGSTON, Ansel FRENCH James HULBERT, Moses WALLACE. Music and song. Mr. MAXHAM sang by request two songs not so spiritual in their nature. Adjourned to meet at 9:45. Sunday morning session.--Convened 10 a. m., vice-president E. A. SMITH, presiding. Exercises commenced by the reading of a poem by Mr. STODDARD, remarks by Mr. GILLINGHAM, L. O. WEEKS, Mrs. A. P. BROWN, D. P. WILDER, and others. Music and song. Mrs. Fannie Davis SMITH was introduced and gave us an invocation of beauty and power. Prof. MAXHAM, assisted by the audience, sang "Nearer My God to Thee." Mrs. SMITH gave one of her excellent lectures brim full of good ideas delivered with an eloquence for which this lady is noted. Music and song. Benediction by Mrs. SMITH. Song by Prof. MAXHAM. Sunday afternoon session.--Vice-president SMITH in the chair. Prof. MAXHAM sang "Watching and Waiting." Mr. STILES then gave a beautiful invocation. "Beautiful Hands" was rendered by the Prof. in his masterly manner. Poetic improvisation by Mr. STILES, followed by an able address. Names of spirits present given by Mr. STILES. the report of course is necessarily very imperfect, and one should hear to appreciate the many incidents and descriptions given in Mr. STILES' inimitable manner. Many tests were given to prove their identity and very nearly all were recognized. Alba F. SHEPHARD, Flora WILKINS, Asahel GODDARD, Solomon KEYES, Aunt Ann PAGE, Almira B. BARTON, Lelia WHELDON, Hannah BUCKMASTER, Lucy and Horace TARBELL, Julius and Edson PERKINS, Perley RIFORD, Charles PEERRY, Russell MORGAN, Jock RUSSELL, George HALL, Moses HALL (Plymouth), William and Kendall TAYLOR, and Walker BENT from Cavendish, O. CUNNINGHAM, Eli FARMER, Dr. PIERCE, Dr. KING, Putnam BURTON, Calvin P. HAYWOOD, Orson BUTLER, Lorenzo CARLISLE, Lydia and Zenas CAREY, Laura and Patrick CASSIDAY, Royal FLINT, Willie H. LORD, Reuben DOUGLAS, Dr. Howard KING, Aaron KING, Lucy and Lyman FISK, Henry and William LAPHAM, Betsy CHAMBERLIN, Azel INGALLS, Henry CHURCH, Susie and Ingram GIBSON, Nahum PIPER, David A. PIPER, Clara GORDON, Michael PURCELL, Dr. ATHERTON, George F. SPAFFORD, Lei TAYLOR, Clara MOORE, Little Allie, concluding poem by Mr. STILES. Remarks relating to the many beauties and advantages of Queen City Park by Dr. SMITH. Song "Don't be Sorrowful, Darling." Adjourned to 7:30. Closing session.--Called to order at 7:45, vice-president SMITH presiding. Music and song. Session occupied by the different speakers present in short speeches. After music, "Rock of Ages," by Mr. MAXHAM, Mrs. G. B. HOWARD of East Wallingford was introduced and (entranced) gave the following names of spirits seen by her guide: "An old gent'eman comes, he says he lived to be 91 years of age, and that he passed out from the home of his grand-son on Twenty mile Stream in Cavendish and gives me the name of Samuel ALFORD" (recognized by the secretary), Elsie May NEWTON, Marcella Weeks ELLIS, Mrs. James S. COOK Springfield, Caleb HALL and Archibald MILLER of Clarendon, Timothy NOURSE, Mary THOMPSON, Mrs. Emily DILLINGHAM, Lyman TAYLOR, Mary Ann TUTTLE, Tryhenia SCOLLAR, Elias EDSON, Brandon. The usual resolutions of thanks, thanking the managers of the Central Vt. R. R. for reduced rates, brother and sister HUBBARD of Echo Lake hotel, and all who had in any way aided in making the convention the success we felt it to be, were presented by the secretary, and and adopted by the convention, Prof. MAXHAM gave us in his masterly way "Beautiful Beckoning Hands," and Mrs. CROSSETT gave us the closing benediction. Adjourned to meet probably at wells River in October next. On Saturday evening the different speakers and friends of Mr. and Mrs. HUBBARD met in his beautiful parlor, and Dr. E. A. SMITH proposed that we dedicate the new hotel to the service of Spiritualism, and called for a speech from all present. Several made appropriate remarks to which Mr. HUBBARD responded in a happy manner. The attendance was good considering the weather. I heard several persons remark concerning the natural beauty of Tyson as a summer resort. May the labors of brother and sister HUBBARD be blest and all their works prosper. Yours for the truth, Luther O. WEEKS, Secretary. Proctorsville, Vt., June 15th, 1889 Transcribed by Ruth Barton -- Ruth Barton mrgjb@sover.net Dummerston, VT