The Portland daily press., 1867-02-09

Mr.. A w. Smith, of Portland, PLAYED a vol
untary on the organ.
The Convention united in singing Hymn 2S5
"The Gospel, o what endless charms"
Rev. Charles Morse, of South Berwick. led
in prayer.
hymn 5S2 was then sung, ~
-as 'God of love who heareth prayer
The resolution as to the duties of young men,
was taken up and remarks were made by Rev.
>. z. Fay, of Bangor, Rev. HI. B. Ridgaway, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, and Rev. 8. Baker, of orono.
Hymn 175 was then sung.
can hail the power of Jesus name.''
Rev. e. Munger, of Skowhegan, chairman
OF the committee on the future action of this
Convention, reported the following as the COM
mittee of one from each County to call County
Conventions.
Aroostook-Rev. E. G. CARPENTER of Houlton
Androscogsn-liev. C. C. Cone, of Auburn.
Gnmberland-Rey. Dr.. Smaller, of Portland,
Franklm-Rev. Geo. Wingate, OF Pennington.
Hancoek-Georse Blodgett, OF Bucksport
kennebee-Rev John Dinsmore, of Wmslow.
Knox-kev. j. X. Mason, of ThOmas.on.
Lincoln-Rey George Il. Street, of Wscasset.
OXord-Hon. d. Perry, of Oxford.
Penobscot-keV; a. K; 2 Small of Bangor.
PiscataquisLC. H. b. Woodbury., of Dover.
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Somerset-Rey z. Munger, of Skowhegaii.
Waldo-Rey. ); E. Adams, of Searsport.
Washington-George Peabody, of Eastport.
York-Rev s. Hayward, of South Berwick.
Hymn 1858 was sung.
"As pants the hart for cooling streams'
The President announced that the remain
der OF the evening was to be devoted to free
discussion upon such subjects as were conso-
nant with the objects of the Convention
Rev. Mr.. Holman, of South Berwick, spoke
of what young women can do for Christ: Rev
Mr., Paine, of Mercer, on the benefits to be de-
rived from Christian Associations; Rev. Mr.
Morse, of South Berwick, on keeping the Sab
bath; Rev. Mr.. Wood of Boston, on woman's
influence; Rev. Mr.. Cone, of Auburn, on
Home evangelization; John Neal, ESQ.,, OF
Portland, on the duties of Christians; Mr.
Moore, of Auburn, on the duty of Christians
as soldiers of the cross; Rev. E. p. Thwing, OF
Quincy, Mass, on the duty of maintaining
family worship. a I
Rev. S. P. Fay, of Bangor closed the dis
cussiOn in few complimentary remarks upon
the proceedings of the Convention, and offer
ed resolution of thanks to the railroad Off
GERS and corporations for their kindness in re-
to the secular press for reporting the proceed
ings; to the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton for calling the Convention; to the propri-
etors of the Church for their kindness in open.
ing it to the use of the Convention, and to the
citizens of Portland for their kindness and
hospitality. t..,..f........ .........
The resolution was adopted unanimously,
by rising ,-.-.-..... ...... auiss
Rev. DIR. Smaller responded in very happy
terms to the resolution iai. i l;i
Rev. Dr. Stockbridge made few remarks in
closing the proceedings of the Convention He
spoke feelingly and eloquently, and called up
on each one now, as they were about to depart
to pledge themselves anew to the service of
their glorious Lord and Master. .1s .Irs5r.
The usual closing Hymn was then sung.
'Blest be the tic that binds" ..t
After uniting in prayer with Rev. Mr. PEN
ney, of Augusta, the benediction was pronounc-
ed by Rev. DIR. Stockbridge, and the Conven-
ton adjourned sine die '-'-r
The interest was kept up to the last moment.
1t was greater, if anything, yesterday than it
was on the first day. 1t was past nine o'clock
last evening when the President stapped the
debate; but there were many others ready to
speak, and the audience would willingly have
remained. aa q ..ae
The Young Mems Christian Association of
this city can congratulate themselves upon the
suspicious circumstances which this COnven-
ton, called by them, has evoked.
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DEATH OF PAUL HALL-Our citizens were
painfully surprised, yesterday, by the an
nOuncement of the Death of Deacon Paul Hall
He had been for day or two slightly ill of
cold, but no one who knew it but supposed he
would be out soon. But early Friday morning
his disease took an unfavorable turn, and he
expired about six o'clock of that day. He was
in his Goth year. Mr.. II. was born in Wind
ham, in this county, but came to Portland in
early manhood. and has been well known to
our citizens. He had filled various city offices
acceptably, and was an active member of the
Board of Overseers of the Poor at the time of
his DEATH He was man remarkable for his
amable character, and evenness of temper
and by those qualities and never-failing will
ingness to do a kindness to all whom he could
befriend, had endeared him te->ei tiiizens gem
orally. No man was better known than he,
and no man in this city had made, in his long
residence among us, fewer enemies or more
friends. His death will be universally deplor-
ed. Mr.. III. has been an efficient member of
the Third Parish Church ever since he came
to the city, and illustrated his profession by his
walk He leaves widow, and several adult
children. His funeral will take place on Sun
day next at Chestnut Street Church. His re-
mains will be inferred in Evergreen Cemetery
CRINoLINIANA.-The fashion in hoop skirts
seems to change as much as any other article
of ladies' dress. The last fashion of wearing
short dresses for the street. has caused quite a
demand for small hoops, g LIE Petite" two
yards and a half, being the style most enquired
for. Anderson & Co., at their skirt factory