The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1867-02-08
Rev. J. E. Adams, of searsport led in

Rev. J. E. Adams, of searsport, led in
prayer.
Discussion was resumed upon the topics in
troduced in the morning, which was partici-
pa1ed IN by II. F. Durant, Esq, of Boston, and
.. A. Cole, Esq, of New York
The Convention united in singing the 145th
Hymn:
.When survey the wondrous cross
On which the Prince OF Glory died."
The 4th topic was then taken up and Rev.
DIR. Bosworth, of Lawrence, made strong ad-
dress against card playing, dancing, &c. He
went against them in toto, and his remarks met
with responses of appreciation from the Con-
vention.
Rev. DIR. Stockbridge wished that some voice
could go forward from this Convention upon
the propositions of some OF the Christian AS
sociations of New York, to introduce billiard
tables and ten-pin alleys, to be connected with
their rooms.
The President stated that all resolutions, by
the vote passed in the morning, must be refer
red to the Committee of Arrangements.
As the time allotted to the discussion of this
topic had expired, there was strong wish that
the time should be extended. But as there
was one other topic to come up it was thought
best not to extend the time.
The 9th topic was then taken up, and L. w.
Andrews, Esq, of Biddeford, opened the dis
cussion, followed by Rev. s. Baker, of Oronc.
H. F. Durant Esq, of Boston, Mr.. j. A. Fen
derson, of Portland, Rev. Charles Munger, of
Skowhegan, AMI Rev. DR.. Adams, of Bruins
wick.
The Committee of Arrangements reported
the exercises for Friday as follows:
Prayer meeting in the Vestry, to be conduct
ed by Rev. Dr. Stockbridge, at half past eight
o'clock.
Convention to meet at half past o'cloc k
and the topics for discussion in the forenoon
1. How can intemperance be cured or pre-
vented in our large cities?
q Does the Sunday School receive the active
cooperation and encouragement from Chris
ians to which it is entitled. And can any means
be employed to render the Sunday School more
efficient in the salvation of souls?
g. What can be done to remove the evils Of
such diversity of sects, in the small towns, as
unables them to sustain the ordinances of re-
ligion.
United in singing Hymn 1888:
"Jesus, lover of my SOUL"
After benediction by Rev. E. P. Thwing, Of
Quincy, the Convention adjourned.
The Convention has been, thus far, a success
The attendance has been very large, about 500
delegates from abroad being present, the larger
portion of which have registered their names
with the Secretaries.
The discussions have been animated and to
the point. We regret that our limits prevent
our giving sketches of the numerous addresses
that were made yesterday. If we began we
should not know where to stop, as all of them
| were characterized by true christian feeling
were spoken from the heart, and were truly
eloquent.
| We should not omit to speak of the singing
led by Prof Hartman. 1t was grand, and the
hundreds of voices mingled in sweetest &C.
cord, and the united sound filled the spacious
house. 1t was one of the pleasantest features
of the meeting.
President Harris presided with great dignity
and to the acceptance of all. All seemed guild
ed by one feeling-whether Congregationalist
Baptist, Methodist or Freewill Baptist-the
greatest good of the community seemed to be
their object.
| In the discussion to take place this morning
on Sunday Schools, Rev. Mr.. Fem, of High
Street Church, will lead off.