Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1872-10-05
loraI am State Nrms.
seventh Annual Convention of the Y. VI. c.
Associations of Maine.

sSHueu last ear ny tile w lntnrop hssoeialioh'
which, by the way, is perhaps The most pros
porous of any association in the State, the
Seventh Annual Convention Of the Young
Mems Christian Associations of this State
met at Winthrop, on Wednesday last, Oct. 2,
at four o'clock z. Nj. The services were
held in the spacious Methodist church, the
use of which had been kindly extended by
that society.
The convention was called to order by the
President, c. NJ. Bailey Of Winthrop, who
made a few appropriate congratulatory re-
marks. Congregation joined in singing
"IIelp me to watch and pray"
Reading OF scripture selection by Rev. John
Allen ('Camp- Meeting John.')
Prayer was offered by Capt. Cyrus Sturdi-
want of Portland.
Joined in singing
More love, Christ, to theel'I
committee on credentials was appointed,
consisting of Messrs. Learned, Hobbs and
Wood.
On motion of David Cargill of Augusta, a
committee of one from each association rep
resented was appointed on permanent organ
ization, consisting of +. a. Smith of Portland,
Wright Of Lewiston, Ilanscom of Auburn,
Hubbard of Biddeford, Wing of Winthrop,
Baker of Gardiner, Cargiil Of Augusta. Hop
kins of Pennington, Pope Of VassalJoro', and
Brownville of Watersile.
business committee was appointed con-
sisting of A. j. Chase, ID. Cargll, +. L. Ding
ley, Levi Jones, and +. A. Smith
The committee on permanent organization
reported the following list OF officers for the
ensuing year, and they were chosen;
President-Charles NJ. Bailey, Winthrop.
Vice Pres idents-David Cargill, Augusta;
Il. W. Han>eom, Auburn; ID. I. Wright,
Lewiston; Il. c. Lewis, Portland; r. II.
Hubbard Bidd,ford; 4. Baker, Gardiner;
John A. Frye, Vassslboro'.
Secretares-J. Il. Learned. Auburn; II
IL. Burgess, Portland; H. +. Wood, Water
vile.
Corresponding Secretary-W. II. Hobbs,
Portland.
Treasurer-Chas, A. Wing, Winthrop.
Adjourned to evening.
WEDNESDAY EvESISo.
The church was well filed, on the calling
of the convention to order by the President.
Sang
Come Holy Spirit, Heavenly dove.7
Reading of scripture and prayer by David
Cargill.
Joined in singing
Jesus, lover Of my soul"
Welcoming words to the delegates and Wis.,
itors to the convention were offered by Mr..
JONES of the Winthrop association, and Rev.
Sxlv -,
were made in behalf Of the DELEGATES and 9TH
ers by T. II. Hubbard Of B!defo.d.
Sang "Coronaton, and joined in devotion
al exercises " hich continued with great inter-
est to the time OF adjournment.
THURSDAY MoRNiyG.
The early morning prayer meeting, from 3
to O'clock. was led by Mr.. Smith of Port
land, and was truly a refreshing season to all
who enjoyed the privilege of being present at
go early an hour.
From half past eight TO nine o'clock, the
time was spent in repeating passages of scrip
ture, embracing some Of the rich promises Of
our Heavenly Father.
At nine O'clock, the President took the
chair.
The scripture selection read and prayer
offered by Rev. Mr.. Adams.
The hymn was sang
"Come, t.oa iouut of every blessing.n
Reports were received from several asso-
Citations. of which we give an abstract.
Portland-200 active, 40 associate, 10 sus-
tanning, and 40 life members; library; 20 pa
pers on file; reading room kept open day
and evening; sustain six prayer meetings and
Sunday schools; regular meetings at rooms;
assist young men in getting employment
Auburn-75 active aud - associate MEM
bers; library of 5000 volumes; meetings at
Jail and poor farm; several mission fields
in city suburbs have become self supporting;
building fund of $4,000.
Lewist0n-In most 1ourishing condition
hold weekly meetings and sustain mission
Sunday schools.
Augusta-50 active members mission Sun
day schools about the only work at present
undertaken.
Brunswick-- 80 active members.
Biddeford-Reports good results of the
meeting of the convention in that city last
year, leading to several conversions. 50 ac-
tive, 80 associate members; meetings every
Sunday morning and evening and Monday
evening. Devotional meetings the most sue
cessful.
Leeds-Sl active members; regular meet
ings Sunday and Tuesday evenings.
Yarmouth-Many members removed from
town, and obliged to suspend meetings for
the present. Hoping for revival of interest.
IIallowell-Regular sessions maintained
with good interest. Recent meetings in City
Hall crowded; many persons present who
would not be found in church.
Gardiner-A few faithful ones standing
by the ship" Sustain two or three Sunday
schools outside of the city; meeting each
week a. the rooms; sometimes have felt like
giving up; last Sunday evening the hall was
filled, and the best meeting enjoyed that has
been held for year and halt.
East Vassaiboro-Best work Of the assc-
citation going out and holding meetings in
district school houses. resulting in revivals.
" Winthrop-Work different from that of the
associations in large places. CD out into
small neghborhoods and surrounding towns
ard hold meetings. Blessed results the pas,
year; 25 conversions ladies admitted to ac-
tive membership, and very Efficient in all the