The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-04-29
The WI. G. A. Co.ven,;o,,

The Young Mems Christian Association Con-
veution, being holden in this city yesterday
and to-day, is largely attended and delegates
were present from every Association in the
State The proceedings yesterday were very
interesting, and the reports show that these
organizations are doing great and good work.
There was prayer meeting at nine o'clock
which was fully attended. Rev. Mr.. Nichols
OF Pownal, made the opening prayer, which
was followed by singing, reading of the scrip
lures, &c.
At 1015 the Convention was called to order
and the temporary organization effected by the
choice of Charles Douglass of Lewiston, Chair
man. and john Russell of Portland, Secretary
Prayer was offered by E. R. Reyes of Portland,
after which committee on credentials and
one on permanent organization were chosen.
a committee on business was also chosen, con-
slsting Of A. J. Chase, George +. Pillsbury A.
G. Palmer, John s. Adams and Ell. Fl. Burgess
The committee on permanent organization
reported the following list: 2-
Err PresiIent-George q. Pillsbury of Lewiston
,y Vice PresidentsoH H. Burgess Of Portland; A
Hinckley of G)rham; B. Il. Bradbury OF Bangor; w.
Bodge OF Wateryille; - Lamson Ct Richmond;
A. H. Milliken OF Mechanic Falls
Portland; e. B. Sands, Lewiston.
Treasurer Edward Grove, Bath.
The President on accepting the Office made
a few pertinent remarks. The committee on
business reported in part. First question for
discussion young Mems Christian Associa-
tlons-What relations should they sustain to
the Churches" The debate was participated
in by Messrs. Heath, Burgess, Merry, Doug
lass, Varney, Sands, Garcelon, Clifford, Jordan
and Towle.
A motion of Mr.. Douglass that the business
committee be instructed to prepare resolve or
address setting forth the relation that the
Young Mems Christian Association should sus-
tain to churches, was laid upon the table. At
IL o'clock the meeting adjourned till O'Clock
Pm
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After spirited prayer meeting the conven-
ton came together at 8 O'clock, and opened by
singing; took up the motion of Bro Douglass.
laid upon the table in the forenoon, and after
free discussion, participated in by Bros. G..
Douglass, A. j. Chase. G. Small DR.. Wedge
wood. r. NJ. Jordan, Rev. Mr.. Dalton, Rev. Mr..
Stephens, Rev. William E. Noyes and Rev.
Mr. Reyes,
Voted, That committee of three be appointed
from tn Il or 10 draft buttons or an add, ess SET
tin2 torth the true work IF Young Mems Chris ian
Associations, and the relations they sustain to the
Churches.
Charles Douglass, Hon. E. P. Weston and
r. NJ. Jordan were elected as this committee
Subsequently the names of Rev. DR. Smaller Of
Portland, and Rev. VIM. E. Noyes of Leeds
were added to the committee.
Committee on credentials reported in part
The following cities and towns are thus far
reported as represented: .....-
Pot and So; Harrington 4; Andover l; ewisfon
Il; Leels 2; Bath 8; Norway and South Paris 1;
Winthrop 5; Skowhcgau s; Auburn 8; II illowe
1a1ulner l; Saccarippa s.; Blddeford2
report from the Bath Association presented by
BRO. A. G Pa mer. =
Report from Andover by Bro. Sn ALL
Mr.. Allen. '' ~ DA' A'''0''O anu A'''
MaIerylle, by Bro Butler
1 gu ,e,or :, by DIR. b. N Towle.
1orndln' oy stephen Hinckley
Frayer ny Rev. Mr.. Small
Coniniit'ee on business reported for to-day,
prayer meeting at o'clock, led by Bro. A. G,
Palmer of Bath; meeting of the convention Of
10 o'clock.
ORDER OF BUSINESS .a
Unfinished business reports of committees .
from Associations continued-meeting 10 adi,nrn ae
l24 o'clock. ~
PRAYER meeting at p o'clock, session of the con.
vention at O'clock reports OF committees, general
discu ssion of the work Of the
ment at O'Clock.
EVENING.
Religious mass meeting in Free Street Church at "A
"eiock, in which al are expected 10 participate