Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1871-09-29
STATE CONTENTION OF y NJ c. A.
SECOND DAY--WEDNEsDAY

Pillsbury of Biddeford 1t was q melting,
heavenly season, long to be remembered as the
delegates 60 out to the stern realities of life.
From H-2 to 10 there was held promise
meeting, and those who have engaged in these
association love feasts may think of this as
one of the best ever held since the organize
ton of the State convention. More than
one hundred texts of scripture were re-
peated, containing the most precious promises
of the Almighty. Remarks were made in the
line of and expanding the promises. The
meeting was led by Rev. Mr.. Cousens of Hal
lowell.
At 10 o'clock the convention proper was
called to order by the President.
After singing, the scripture commencing
'Let not your hearts be troubled" was read
by Rev. Mr.. Baker of Winthrop, and prayer
was offered by Mr.. Garcelon of Lewiston
The convention then listened to reports from
the different associations, showing reports OF
the past year and their present condition
Mr. Cargill, President of the Augusta As
ISOLATION, reported that the association is
alive and active. but not in the desired con-
dition. Several mission schools are sus-
tanned, in which there is faithful labor to bring
souls 10 Christ. Sustain schools at rooms and
regular meetings.
Mr. Mckinney, for the Portland associa-
ton, said that the principal work was done in
board. Great power is manifested at these
meetings. Letters have been received from
ships crews stating the blessing that had come
to them from these meetings They are
precious mementoes. Four mission schools
have been sustained, resulting in conversions.
Geo. Prescott of Saco a young man who
has been blind from his birth. sang with great
power the pathetic hymn entitled Calvary.
Mr.. Gareelon of Lewiston Association, re-
ported that the several social prayer meetings
are well sustained; have between $50 and 800
members, not one-quarter in active service
have sociables and sustain missionary.
A letter of fraternal congratulation was
received from the Association in Portsmouth,
n. H., introducing delegates, Charles a Shan
non and John S. Rand, who were welcomed
by the President and invited to seats in the
convention.
Mr.. Small, President of Biddeford Associa-
ton reported meetings held in rooms and out
skirts of the city; IS active and 80 associate
members in better fighting order than ever.
Mr.. Means of Biddeford, said he was one
of the fighting ones. He was full and running
over. Has the spiritual care of those who
are in the poor house, who have no earthly
home.
Mr.. Leonard of the Auburn Association,
reported $50 active and l20 associate mem
bers; accomplish work that churches leave
undone; seven mission schools; containing
800 scholars. Have raised $4,000 for building
fund, which is to be kept on interest
Mr.. Baker of Gardiner Association, re-
ported association alive and in running order.
Mr.. Storer of Yarmouth, said Association
contained 40 members-not all good, earnest,
efficient workers. Regular meetings are held
once week. and three distinct meetings
have help of pastors.
Mr.. Jones reported from Winthrop Asso.
ciations-37 male members and "a females,
all ON an equal footing. Regular meetings
twice each week; labors in rural districts and
adjoining towns. South Monmouth was found
to be hard field, but the brethren labored on
and God poured out his spirit, leading TO 80
conversions, and the organizing of an assoc
citation there. Have reading room and a
small library.
Mr.. Bailey endorsed the remarks of Mr..
Jones.
A cheerful spirit pervadeHthese reports and
one or two others that were offered giving
great encouragement to the young men il
| their work.
The topic ''what work has been most eff
| fectual in bringing young men to Christ
was opened by Mr.. Douglass of Ohio. Hi:
association, in prosecuting the work, furnish
| regular preaching to inmates of reformatory
and benevolent institutions-visit families
distribute religious reading, visit families TO
religious conversation, maintain prayer meet
ings and furnish employment for young men
Rooms are kept open day and night.
Mr.. Burgess said that day school has beer
sustained at times, drawing in the children.
Mr.. Chaplin of Bridgton thought it geot
plan to have course of lectures.
Mr.. Garcelon had kept standing notice il
the newspapers; Chase of Portland believe,
in christian fraternity Rev. Mr.. Whitcher hat
kan of,,1 in
as the christian union.
The Treasurer, Mr.. Jones, reported having
received S259.5l and expended Sl53.S4-bal
ance in treasury Sl05.67.
Adjourned to afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
A praise meeting was held for half an hou
at the commencement of the afternoon ses
sion, under the leadership of Mr. Douglas
of Ohio. The exercises consisted in singin
songs of praise, and stating in the briefes
possible manner the grounds of praise ex
perienced by each. 1t was blessed occas
sion. Most every one found that they ha
some good cause for praise and thanksgiving
Scriptures were read by Mr.. Cargill, ant
| prayer offered by Rev. Mr.. Harrison.
| Mr.. Hutchinson of New York, one of tn,
| members of the executive committee of the ma
| tional convention, then addressed the con
vention on the general and Especial work o
| the association.
The subject was opened by Mr.. Hubbard
Other remarks were made, and the usua
| resolutions of thanks passed.
| Mr.. Burgess of Portland, from the commit
tee on credentials, reported the presence O
| 100 delegates. Accepted.
Geo. w. Garcelon of Lewiston was elected
corresponding member for 1872.
| 1t was decided to hold the next annual con
vention at Winthrop.
In the evening, powerful revival meeting
was held, which closed the meetings of tn,
| convention.
| The convention, although not so largely at
| tended as that of last year, has been profit
| able one. One or two new associations have
| been reported, while several have gone thu
| way of all the earth. The Biddeford Asso
citation have given us hospitable and abundan
| entertainment, securing places of entertain
ment for one hundred more persons than ap
piled Most of this labor was performed b,
| Hon TT ~ Hubhard whose lahors for th.