Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-10-29
local anu State Nems.
State Convention Of 7. NJ. c. 4.
SECOND DAY

homes There was goodly gathering at the
church at 8 o'clock, at which time prayer
and promise meeting was opened and conduc-
ted by Mr.. Moody. The exercises consisted
of repeating by those present of short pas
sages of scripture containing the precious
promises of God. Some of the passages
were followed with brief comments. AT least
fifty individuals took part in the exercises
which were Of the most interesting character
At o'clock the President called the con-
venton to order. The hymn was sung, COM
mencing
"From every stormy wind that blows"
Prayer was offered by Rev. A. l.. Lane of
Biddeford.
The hymn was sung;
"Blest are the souls" sc.
New business was then taken up. Mr.. +.
Sands resigned the Office of Vice President,
and C. NJ. Bailey elected to fill the vacancy.
On motion of Mr.. Burgess of Portland, the
printing of the annual report in book form
was dispensed with as the meetings have been
fully reported in the kennebec Journal. No
tice was given that members could obtain ex-
ira copies of the paper.
Invitations for holding the State Conven-
tion were received from Biddeford and Wa
terville. The convention voted to hold their
next annual meeting at Biddeford.
Mr.. Burgess of Portland, called on Mr.. K.
c. Morse of New York, who described the
objects of the Association Monthly, published
in the interests of the Young Mems Christian
Associations. The delegates were recon-
mended to subscribe for copies OF the monthly
as a great assistant in their work.
Reports were received from several Asso-
Citations.
David Cargill, President of the Augusta
Association reported no special interest. The
debt has been cleared away by the generosity
: of friends, and there is now a small balance
in the treasury. Four mission schools are
sustained, and prayer meetings at rooms.
Rev Mr. w eilcome of Yarmouth, reported
the condition of that Association No spec
ial progress has been made. Membership IL.
Three prayer meetings in destitute places.
Mr.. Jones, President of Winthrop Associa-
ton, said that it was established in 1867.
% male members; 26 females admitted to
active membership. Hold weekly prayer
meetings. New rooms dedicated in February
last. Meetings have been frequently holden
in Town Hall; prayer meetings held in eight
or nine dfferant localities "a hopeful con-
versions; reading room ard small library,
provided by the ladies.
Mr.. s. S. Brooks of Augusta said the Win
throp Association was doing more real work
than any Association of its size in the State.
Mr.. Bailey of Winthrop testified to the
good work being accomplished in South Mon
mouth by this Association.
Mr.. F. L. Dingley made supplementary
report in regard to the work of the Auburn
Association, giving some intere sting details
in regard to the manner Of working.
At 10 o'clock the convention proceeded to
discuss the topic of cottage and neighborhood
meetings, opened by II. Z. Palmer OF Bath.
His Association had found these etfectual
agencies. 1t was one of the first duties taken
up by the Association. People are found
very ready to receive the truth out in these
neighborhoods. The deepest interest is mani
agency to help the young men to have conf
dence in themselves to work in the social
meetings.
Mr.. Storer, of Yarmouth, related his ex-
perience in this class of meetings, and spoke
of the good results attending them.
Rev. Mr.. Fay said the best results spring
up from these meetings. He believed in this
way of putting forth christian effort.
Camp Meeting John related in humorous
and most happy manner the experience he
had had for As years in just this class of meet
ings.
Messrs. Sturtevant of Portland, Jordan of
Auburn, Rev. Mr.. Boyd of Biddeford, and
Moody, closed the subject.
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. Emerson
of Biddeford, and hymn sung.
The topic of "social gatherings" was taken
up, opened by Mr.. Dngley, of Auburn. He
was satisfied if we want to reach the souls of
young men, we have got to reach their hearts;
make them understand we are good fellows as
well as good christians. There is no better
way to get acquainted with these young men
and inviting all to come. Provide something
to eat, for some mems souls can be reached
only through their stomachs.
Mr.. Morse, of New York, spoke of the eff
fective agency of providing Refreshments,
adopted in Great Britain, and now being
adopted with marked success in New York by
the Association. We have always to bear in
mind that men have bodies as well as souls.
Mr.. Moody thought we could become better
acquainted with people at the tea or dinner
table than elsewhere. Provide for them So
cial gatherings, music, reading, and other at
fractions. Acquaintance with christian peo-
pie makes young man respect himself.
Mr.. Chase, the President, said that these
social gatherings had been tried in Portland
with great success. This element can be used
with greater power than now. Advocated
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