Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-06-07

Identification with the temperance cause on the
part OF both ministers and church members,
also hearty cooperation with influences aud
organizations outside the church, IN behalf Of
the cause.
Hon. G. NJ Buttrick claimed the temperance
reform as child of the church. Every reform,
to be successful, must be founded on the prnci-
pies of the gospel. Take the religious element
from the temperance movement and it would
come TO nOught.
Rev. w. +. Mallalieu claimed John Wesley as
one of the earliest and most consistent and
thorough temperance refOrmers on record. He
said If all the ministers and members of the
evangelical churches should unitedly demand a
strict enforcement of the prohibitory law, the
state would be cleaned of liquor, and the land
bloom as did the garden of Eden before the fall
The speaker reioiced at the recent change in the
law, and hoped that those present would 90
home and work for a right vote on the first Sat
urday in July. He prayed for a return of the
old system Of temperance revvals.
Remarks in similar strain followed by C. L,
McCurdy of Athol, Rev. I. b. Treadwell of
Cherry Valley, Rev Pliny Wood of New Wor
cester Rev. VIM. Silyerthom of Southbridgc
all commenting with great favor on the recent
change in the liquor law, and urging the friends
of temperance in the various towns to take the
requisite action, when the time of voting under
It arrives, for the prohibition of the sale of ale
beer, &c.
The convention, by a unanimous vote, rec
commended each minister to preach temper
ance sermon on the last Sunday in June,
previous to the day of voting.
AT hall-past twelve O'Clock, there was an adj
jounment for one hour during which the
members partook Of a generous collation. pro-
vided by the ladies Of Trinity church. in the
vestry.
The afternoon session was opened with prayer
by Bro John Toulmin of New Worcester, when
the reports from the churches in the district
not made in the forenoon, were read. Addresses
were then made on the question, "How TO Sc
cure the greatest good from the camp meeting
this year" Rev. jefferson Hascall of Shrews-
bury thought efforts should be made to secure a
better attendance at that meeting on the part of
the churches. There were enough who went as
mere visitors or outsiders. The leading men of
business and influence belonging to the churches
should exert themselves to induce greater inter-
est in the matter, and if they do not attend
themselves, aid others in so doing. More reli-
gous interest should be felt on the subject, and
more sympathetic effort be made, and for this
object he urged the holding of fast before the
time of the meeting. He advocated the Organi-
cation of praying bands, to visit the smaller
churches and excite to more encouragement
among them, upon the camp ground. In this
way, by going from camp to camp, fire of en-
thusasm might be kindled which would be of
lasting effect.
Mr.. T. A. Clapp of Worcester said something
should be done to make the camp meetings more
successful and powerful for good The old
methods were not sufficient. Every church
should be expected to do its own work and have
its own praying band. If outside aid was af-
iorded particular church, it should not be al
lowed TO take away personal or individual re-
sponsibility. We should begin this very hour
to get ready for the camp meeting, and continue
our work without cessation. We should have
our public praying bands for the public meet
ing, and our individual tent praying bands like
wise.
Rev. r. S. Brewster of Webster said the pas
tors influence should be continually exerted
with his flock. Rev. Mr.. McCurdy liked Bro.
HascalPS suggestions, and said some of the best
reyiyalS bad originated at camp meetings. An
earnest band of faithful, devoted men was need
ed to carry on the work. Rev. John Noon of
Dudley thought too much theology was now
preached at camp meetings. That was no place
for theological doctrines, but simple, energetic
preaching on practical topics. Rev. ID. ID. Hud-
son said what was wanted was little sermons on
subjects which went home to the hearts of all.
There should be more general conference to-
gether of feeling and interest
Rev. Mr.. Crowell said what was wanted was
simple, powerful prayers, and practical dis
courses. He offered a resolution, which was
adopted, that Friday, August is, next preceding
the camp meeting, be appointed day for fast
ing and prayer for the blessing of God upon the
approaching camp meeting at Sterling juno
ton.
NV NIL hdlldleut aIteT some remarks,
offered the following resolution, which was
adopted:
Resolved that the preachers of the Worcester
district be requested to preach the subject the
camp meeting on the second and third Sabbaths of
August, especially setting forth the duty of labor
ing, at the camp meeting, personally with the un-
converted, TO secure their immediate conversion.
Rev. DR.. Rutledge, presiding elder of the
Nashville district, Tennessee, then gave very
able and interesting address on the freemen's aid
society of the NJ. f. church, and the work of the
kukluX in the south. He detailed the result of
his five years labors in the southern fields, and
showed the need of more contributions of both
money and teachers to carry on the great work
now so much needed all over the south. The
COngregationaliSts, whose contributions were
the largest, had but about 1000 members of their
churches among the freedmen, and the Baptists
about 10000, while the Methodsts numbered
10000, while their contributions were the least,
having only ITO teachers, while the BaptistS
and Congregatonalsts had each 800. The awful
nature of the outrages committed by the kuklux
was alluded to, and the necessity shown Of aid,
Doth pecuniary and educational, to enable the
work Of civilization among the unfortunate
freedmen to go on. By the education of the
coored people he said the ravages of the kuklux
could be stopped within two years, and by edu-
cation only. The kukuX law could only re-
strain the evil. Just as far we take off the
chains of Ignorance from the colored people, we
stop the kukluX. More labOrers in the field
were wanted, and means to support them.
Rev. Mr.. Mallalieu followed, strongly recon-
mending the claims of the cause for support
and concluded by offering the following resolu-
ton, which was unanimously adopted by the
convention:
Resolved that we will take the collection for tho
freedmen's aid society at the earliest favorable OBJ
portunity and urge upon the people the Importance
of largely increasing their contributions to this
cause.
Addresses on "The cooperation of the society
in the work of the church, its importance, and
how it can best be DONE" followed, by Rev. d.
d. Hudson, brother F. A. Clapp, and Rev. L.
Crowell. The general idea seemed TO be that
there should be more intimate spiritual unity
and less separation of interest and feeling be-
tween the clergy and laity in labors for the adj
yancement Of the church.
Resolutions were also adopted, making APP
propriate reference to the recent decease of
Rev. Daniel +. Chaplin and Rev. Bishop Clark
Whereas God in his Providence has removed by
death our beloved brother, Rev Daniel L. Chaplin
long and favorably known as member of the New
England conference of the NJ. Il. church, therefore
Resolved that in the death of Brother Chaplin the
church has lost one of its most efficient, faithful,
and valued ministers.
Resolved that by this dispensation of Divine
Providence his surviving brethren are admonished
of the importance of attending with all gody ide-
ty to the duties their high and holy calling while
found with health and prosperity.
Resolved, that we tender our heartfelt and sim
cere sympathy to the afflicted widow and fatheress
children Of our departed brother, prayerfully COM
mending them to Him who has promised to be the
husband of the widow and the father of the father
less
Resolved that copy of these resolutions be for
warded TO the widow of the deceased and also. TO
the papers OF Worcester and lions Herald for pub
lcation.
The question, "What can be done to strength
en- our weak churches ~ was then discussed.
Rev. Mr.. Malalieu led off in an able speech on
the great importance of more profound and
thorough thought and practical action in sol IL
ton of the serious problem, how properly to
reach the great masses in our large cities, in
which urcrowded population is more and more
centering, at the expense of the country towns.
These influences were constantly tending to
weaken the churches in the small towns, which
had TO depend more and more for financial aid
from larger churches in the cities. AS one
means. Of influence and aid, he said each one of
the stronger churches should have a praying
band, say of thirty members, to be constantly
operating among the feebler bodies.
Rev. Mr.. Wood said he was glad to hear such
a speech in Trinity church, and from its pastor,
and thought great good would result from the
carrying out of his suggestions.
Remarks followed by Rev. Messrs. Causey of
Ashburnham, G. N. Smith of Worcester, Noon
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