The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-11-16
Portland Young mems Christian Assoc
chiffon.

The fifteenth, anniversary of the Portland
Y. NJ. c. A. was held last evening at the
Chestnut st. Church. The weather being all
before the hour arrived at which the exercises
were announced. Mr.. Andrew j. Chase, Pres
ident OF the Association, presided. The meet
ing was opened with voluntary by the choir,
and followed with the reading of the 111th
Psalm by the Pastor Of the Chestnut Street
Church, Rev. E. R. Reyes who also offered
thanksgiving prayer on behalf of the Associa-
ton, in its past history, and prayed for wisdom
to guide it in its future course.
The hymn, "The old, old story" was sung by
the audience, to the tune "Morning Light"
The annual report of the Association was
read by the President, Mr. Andrew j. Chase.
This report was full of interest, giving an ac
count of its present financial condition, esti-
mated receipts and expenses during the COM
ing year, also partial summary of its work.
We are prevented, for want of space, from
making any extended reference to it, but being
so full of interest to SO many of our citizens
we shall endeavor to publish it entire.
At the close OF the report the hymn, "The
Watchman's Cry" was sung by the choir
Rev. A. X. P. Small spoke on "What should
be the primary aim of the efforts put forth by
our Association" Its work should be to go out
work and labor among those who are uncared
for; raise, encourage, and strengthen the weak
and tempted ones; giving some incidents and
illustrations which must have cheered tine
hearts of all the members, and also all present.
Rev. VIM. Fl. Fem addressed the meeting
on What modes of work are best adapted for
the Young Mems Christian Association of
Portland?"
The distinctive work of the Association is
to be the reaching and saving of the young
men of the city; the speaker bning earnest in
saying that its work belonged, more particu-
larly and properly in this city, around the
theatres bar-rooms, billiard halls, and the F'dl-
mouth Bar, giving valuable suggestions to the
members in regard to their work, which we
sincerely hope they will profit by.
Rev. o. I. Moulton followed IN prayer
"For the special blessing of God upon the
work of this and kindred Associations through
out the world. The hymn commencing,
"Awake my soul stretch every nerve"
was sung by the audience.
Rev. A. Dalton spoke ON the "Best means o f
reaching those who habitually neglect public
worship The reverend gentleman said the
spirit of the Saviour is what must animate all
going to them to relieve their wants, sympa-
thize with and help the poor, and lead them to
the house of God. $50 We out into the high
ways and hedges, and compel them to come
in.''
Rev. E. r. Reyes on "What class of amuse-
| ments should be encouraged by Christian peo-
ple,' owing to the lateness of the hour did not
speak to any extent, but promised the Associa-
ton sermon ON the topic at some other time,
Rev. DR. Carruthers followed briefly on
"What shall be the result of this meeting?'
suggesting as one OF the practical results a
liberal contribution to be then taken up.
A collection was then taken up, which
amounted to $706S.
The exercises, which were deeply interesting
throughout, were closed by the singing of the
doxology, the henediction being pronounced by
the Rev. Mr.. Small.