The Portland daily press., 1870-06-24
lMaIne Baptist Anniversary M e etings.
THE EDUCATION SOCIETY.
THURSDAY MORNING

THURSDAY MORNING
the Maine Baptist Education Society celebrat-
ed its anniversary. 1t commenced by a very
interesting early morning prayer meeting.
Shortly after o'clock the Society commence
ed its business under the presidency of the Rev.
DIR. Wilson.
Prayer by the Rev. e. Worth; after which a
nominating committee was appointed, consist
ing Of Rev. MI. Worth, w C. Barrows and A. B.
Pendeton, who reported the same officers with
the exception of Prof Lyford, who resigned
the treasury Office, and the following were ap
pointed :-President, Rev. DR.. Wilson; Secre-
tary, Rev. G. NJ. Emery; Directors, the old
Board with the exceptions of Prof. Lyford and
Rev. J. Hubbard and Prot Smith and Rev. W.
G. Barrows. rr ... a.
Rev. DR.. Caldwell of Providence, r. L.,
brought before the Society the movements OF
the Educational Commission and pointed out
in thoughtful and yet earnest speech the i'm
portance of an educated ministry and laity and
referred to one of the great faults of the Amer.
lean nation to rush hastily into prominence;
and spoke of the important fact that education
is slow and long course to prepare for the &C
tivities Of life; and briefly referred to the in
dispensable necessity Of the education OF our
young men. This Commission has sent me to
draw your attention to this and he pointed out
the duty of ministers to work in this direction.
Rev. DIR. Hovey of Newton, Mass. in a
thoughtful speech presented the same subject,
showing the need OF the increase of power
growing out of education; he lamepted the
lack Of interest manifested by Baptists in the
higher grade Of study; urged the necessity of
Strengthening Of our institutions and referred
to the importance of having Academies.
Rev. DIR. Champlin moved that committee
consisting Of Rev. ii. N. Dexter and f. T.
Lakewood bring in the names of brethren
who will present this subject before the associ-
atoms.
Rev. A. r. Crane-The need of personal ef-
orts to supply the destitute churches.
There is the need of prayer, that God would
raise up and send forth more hborers. There
is not that deep conviction on the part of
churches of the necessity OF prayer in this d.
rection.
1t is needful that We should make personal
efforts for this. This does not preclude and ex-
clude the idea that God calls, but we can sug-
gest to mems minds and create an interest in
behalf of this work.
DIR. Champlin suggested that each pastor FL
his mind upon one young man and pray for
him and work with him to lead hin to give
himself to the pursuit of education and by the
blessing of God upon such one he may be led
to give himself to the ministry. ,.s.t
He also proceeded to discuss the agency OF
institutions of learning in supplying the def
cheney, referring to the stimulating influence
of Christian institutions oflearning.
The committee on the selection of minister
from each association to advocate the subject
of Education in their associations: Rev. A.
r. Crane, w. H. Smaller, w. Tilley, w. o.
Holman, H. S. Burra ye, G. M. Emery, L Rec
ord, S. L. B. Chase, D. P. Bailey, H. N. Dex.
ter, w. o. Thomas, E. Pepper and G. W.
Gile.
Rev. G. B. Ilsley announced the Hymn and
Prayer.
Rev. s. L. B. Chase delivered sermon OF
| Psalm 10Y, 9: she satisfeth the longing soul.
! He referred to the system of thought in thu
past which had not satisfied the longings of thu
soul, and then presented the fact that the Bible
only satisfied the longings of the SOUL TIL,
| sermon was elaborate and displayed consider
BILE research. The meeting of the Society clos
| ed with prayer by the Rev. DIR. Smaller The
meetings have been fully attended and the in
| terest in the subjects presented was Marked
| The brethren separated with new impulses fol
| the coming years work.
FERNAND To NIGHT.-Last evening the we'll
known drama of the Colleen Bawn was giver
by the excellent company now leasing tn
Theatre, in very good style, Miss Kate Reign
olds and her sister Georgiana sustaining thu
prominent female parts effectively. Mr.. job,
Murray, always welcome, Mr.. Sutton, Mr.
Krager and Mr.. Crisp were each good in hi
part. But tonight there will be produced tn
present rel yning sensation of Paris, Londo,
and New York, entitled Fernand, a play of tn
passions and emotions and representing re
venge, remorse, charity and PARDON In thi
popular play Miss Reynolds will appear a
Fernand, and it will be play perfectly ADAPT
ed to the peculiar, sprightly and brilliant TEN
permanent of Miss Reynolds. This will be th
benefit of this accomplished lady and therefor
her hosts of friends will turn out and greet he
T with bumper.