Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-11-09
FIksr DAY-WEpNEsDAY.

The session was commenced with q devotional
meeting of forty-fve minutes, led by Rev. S. al
len, d. D., of Winthrop. Attendance good ana
goodly number took part in the services, with
manifestations of the H.ly spirits presence.
AT the appointed hour, c. NJ. Bailey, President
Of the Association took the chair and made some
pertinent remarks on the Importance Of having
iii our deliberations guided by Him who alone
.uideth Alright. A season Of silent prayer was
ntered into, and closed by Rev. C.. F. Penney Of
Augusta, addressing the throne Of grace audibiy.
Song, "Jcsus lover Of my soul, ETC."
Rev. Mr. Whi,marsh of East Winthrop, opened
he question, "is the Sabbath school OF any I'm
1ortance to the Nation in an able and lnstruc-
I'VE manner, and at the close of his address pre-
,ented the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That this convention desires to
lace upon record its deliberate judgment that the
abbath hool is one of the most valuable agen-
les tor promoting that condition Of general NOR
lily ana individual pety which is essential TO the
Welfare of nation.
The resolution was ably Supported by Hon. s.
?. Benson, DIR. Allen and others.
Unanimously adopted.
Adjourned to o'clock P. M.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Met according to adjournment and occupied
hirty minutes in prayer for parents, led by Alden
1aker.
President assumed the chair.
The Secretary made his report, which was re-
erred TO a special committee consisting OF Rev.
essrs. Penney, Peckham and Allen, who subse
lucntlv, reported recommending that the secretary
'ause an abstract of the report to be published IN
UGH papers will do so in the state, and Sabbath
chool lines, lions Herald and Morning Star,
nut of the state.
Following is an abstract of the secretary's re-
Whole number of schools reported, "a
classes 497
% 4" scholars 4.762
connected with schools, 5,497
Volumes in libraries, 1850
'luney raised for s. School purposes, SZ3oZ39
Number of conversions. 365
Percentage Of conversions, l-2.
Average of money to attendance AZ cents to a
scholar
Treasurer made his report. All money which
lad come into his hands was $751; 3 He had paid
tut S47 o. leaving a balance OF S33.6l. Report
,cccped.
| A committee on nominations for officers for the
,nsuing year, made the following report Presi-
ient-Alden Baker; Vice Presidents-L. W.
Fllebrown, j. ). Turner, c. b. Peckham, T. j.
.irigys; Secretary-David Cargil; Treasurer
). A. Wing Executive Comm,tee-C. NJ Bailey,
=. r. Penney, Z. A. Wing, S. G. Davis, g. Smith.
DAVID argill.
Rev. e. F. Penney presented an essay. subject,
Conversion of Children" This Is, we should
Judge, one Of Mr. P.'s favorte themes, and he
ntered into it with that aidor and pathos that
a,red conviction to every one who heard him,
that childhood is the most favorable time TO begin
| 4 devoted christian life.
Several had an opportunity. which they improv-
ed, of fully endorsing the sentiments so lovingly
| set forth by the essay.
Question box next came in for its place. and
| vas made the medium for presenting some of the
| Inconsistencies and frailties of humanity.
Adjourned until evening.
EVENING SESSION.
| The evening hour b, ought together large con
| giegation. One half hour was occupied in prayer
| and singing.
| Rev 5. Baker, formerly of this state, now OF
| Lowell, Mass. was inti oduced to the audience
and Tor more than an hour completely chained his
hearers by his heartfelt and soul stirring address
1t is entirely of the question to attempt to give
| an outline of The manner in which he presented
| those eminent words of counsel upon the Sabbath
| school enterprise, which has in the past, and We
doubt not in the future will enter so largely into
his life work.
Adjourned till morning.
SECOND DAY-THURsDAY.
| AT six o'clock an earnest prayer meeting of al
hour was held at the rooms Of the Y. Nj. Z. Asso
| citation.
| Convention met at o'clock. Had devotiona
| exercises for Thirty minutes.
| Committee OF resolutions, Rev. Nessrs. Allen
| Peckham and Dinsmore, reported the following,
| which were unanimously adopted:
| RESOLVE, That the executive committee ant
the secretary, be hereby requested to make specia
efforts to find and employ suitable persons to aie
| IN organizing town associations, and other form
| of Sunday school work in the county.
| RESOLVED That this committee be hereby au
,horized to use the funds in their hands from time
TO time, not otherwise appropriated, in carrying
out the foregoing resolution.
| RESOLVED. That this convention appoint dele
gates TO the State convention, one, at least, from
each denomnat represented in this convention
RESOLVED, That VIC recommend the organiza
ton of town conventions wherever practicable
as the best means OF reaching the people general
", and interesting them in Sunday school work.
RESOLVED, That we earnestly recommend the
practice OF committing the Scriptures to memory
as the most important part Of instruction in Sun
day schools.
RESOLVED, That the executive committee b.
requested to appoint delegates to other count.
conventions.
Subject-"Sowing the seed and should We lool
for immediate result s." was presented by Rev.
b. Peckham in an able manner and fully endorse'
by Others.
Rev. 5. Baker illustrated his method Of conduct
ing teachers meeting. which was Of reat bene
fit to all who were permitted to attend il.
Question Box full of interest.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Prayer meeting thirty minutes, led by Rev
Mr.. Peckhsm. Much interest.
Voted to choose the following delegates to at
tend the State Sabbath School Convention; Re,