The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-04-30
1. Merrill.

State vs.. Hugh Mcneil, for search and seizure.
Case continued to Saturday morning.
Second Day of Y. M. c. A. Conventions.
The prayer meeting in the morning, at
o'clock, was full and earnest. ..s
AT the close of which, the Convention reas-
sembed, Presid ent Pilsbury in the chair. The
session commenced by singing verse-"All
Hail the power of Jesus NAME" z-sr, e
Mr.. G. Douglass presented verbal report OF
the Lewiston Association, very full and ex-
ceedingly encouraging.
MIR. Dingley presented very interesting re
port of the Auburn Association. This is the
second Association of the State. They have
made 1t point to occupy the whole ground,
having established twelve Sabbath schools in
the rural districts, which have been we'll sus-
tanned. Their general work has been blessed
by between 30 and go conversions. Their to-
tai membership is 212.
report from the Winthrop Association
was presented by Mr.. David Cargill. This As.
ISOLATION is in its infancy, yet success has at
tended its efforts. In every place save one,
where they have bestowed special labor, God
has given souls for their hire. q
Norway Association was reported by Rev.
L. I. Merry. The school was organized last
October. They have at present comfortable,
we'll furnished room. At first they labored I'M
der discouragements, but they are now able to
say, 1.-THE morning light is breaking"
A report from the Leeds Association was
presented by Rev. VIM. E Noyes, who, said
he, was in hearty sympathy with the Associa-
ton. giving them much credit as being instru-
mental with him in the conversion of some %
or 30. The Association is small, numbering
only about 20. a.t Ii 22af ID lraad
The report from Bangor was presented by
Mr.. VIM. Forsaith, who said, the best he could
say of the Association was, that God was
with them Before he got through, the Con-
vention were convinced that he told the truth
and that the good spirit was not all left with
the members at home. 20
Skowhegan was called for, but was not re-
ported.
Hallowell was reported by Mr.. H. A. Tobey.
The Association was organized about year
ago through the assistance of Mr.. Nudge of
the Providence Association. Total member.
ship about go. The report was very hope full.
Richmond Association. reported by Mr.. Jo-
seph Nickerson, was organized the 18th of this
month. But little had been done, yet they
were going forward full of courage and faith.
Brunswick made good report by Messrs.
John Kurdish and D. HI. Knowlton.
Mechanic Falls Association, organized last
November, was reported by Mr.. J. W. Penny.
The Association was organized under some
difficulties, but these had been overcome. and
although their numbers were still small vet
their work was being blessed.
A written report of the Portland Associa-
ton was presented by Mr.. A.. j Chase The
work of the Association in detail was given by
several of the members. Mr.. jesse Robinson
spoke of the wharf meetings, giving full re-
port of the origin of the meetings in August
last, and of the results. He also spoke of the
meetings at the Jail. EI-- -
Mr.. Kicker spoke Of the work at behring's
bridge, which has been carried on very sue
cessfuly. He then spoke of the work at Rev.
Mr. Wallis church, which was very encourage
ing to both minister and people.
Mr.. E. Newcomb spoke of visiting the bill
lard saloons.
~ AFTERNOON SESSION. .
After very impressive prayer meeting, the
Convention reassembled at o'clock, the Pres
ident in the chair. r..
Report from the Gorham Association, pre-
scented by Mr.. Warren. y 2
On motion of Mr.. Palmer of Bath, it was
voted to hold the next State Convention at
that city.
The committe appointed to nominate officers
for State organization reported as follows:
For President-Geo. H. Pillsbury, of Lewiston
VICE Presidents-H. III. Burgess, of Portland, B.
N. Towle, of Biddeford, VIM. Forsaith of Bangor,
&C. Palmer, OF Saith, A. Hersey, OF Paris.
John Russell, of Poi tand, f. B. Sands of Levi ton
Corresponding Secretary-Rev. A. H. Heath, of
Auburn. =
Treasurer-Joshua E. Nye, of Waterville
Local Executive Commitfee-A. G. Palmer, A. s.
Morse and D. P. Love- Of Bath. -
Hon. E. P. Weston pre- sented very concise
and satisfactory address relative to Associa-
ton work, which was subsequently adopted as
the address of the Convention. = q y p
Dr. Towle of Biddeford, N D. Curtis of
Portland, "Camp-meeting" John Allen, Rev.
s. f. Wetherbee, Mr. Milliken of Mechanic
Falls, Rev. Mr. Merry, Rev. Mr.. Beard of Bath,
the President, DR.. Carruthers, DR.. Smaller, E.
Sands, G. F. Morrill, of Boston, Rev. Mr.. Heath
of Auburn, Rev. Mr.. Bosworth of Gorham,
Mr.. Douglas of Lewiston, and Rev. Mr. Moul-
ton, made brief addresses. Quite a number of
the speakers called attention to lay preaching
as a new and excellent kind of labor. The
Convention then adjourned.
The prayer meeting in the evening was very
largely attended.