The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-08-28
THE BAPTIsTs.
Last Day OF Cumberland Association.

The Association convened at a. III. yester-
day and spent half en- hour in devotional ex-
ercises. Rev. DR.. Smaller, presided.
AT the opening of the business session, let
ters were read from churches of the Associa-
ton.
1t was voted that the name of the Durham
church be dropped from the minutes, because
no communication had been received for
three years. The moderator, DR.. Smaller, sug-
gested that the Association be known as the
Cumberland Baptist Association, and that
none but clergymen and members of the
church he included except those who may be
invited. He thought that the matter should
be acted upon this year Or next.
The report of the committee on apportion-
ment was next presented. 1t was suggested
that Il cents be assessed on each member of
the churches to pay for the distribution OF the
minutes. Some discussion followed, after
which the report was accepted. Each church
will receive an average of what Il cents will
furnish of the copies.
The report on foreign missions was presented
by Rev. Mr.. Brakeman of Auburn. Mr.. Bake
man thought that before any action was taken
the subject should be discussed. He alluded
to the missionary concert, and at the conclu-
sion of his remarks, Rev. James McWhinnie
spoke in favor of the concerts, and remarked
that those held in his church had been made
particularly interesting by map OF the
hemispheres.
Rev. Mr.. Small of Brunswick thought that
all should endeavor to go without many
things and then they could contribute much to
the cause of missions.
Rev. T. d. Anderson thought that the con-
certs could be made interesting and the at
tendance increased by relating facts and
having readings upon the work Of missions.
Rev. Mr.. Eveleth spoke upon the work OF
the native Christians and preachers, and how
they make every effort to contribute of their
little means for the spread of the gospel
The report of the committee on foreign mis-
sions was accepted.
The State mission report was made in the
form of the following resolution:
Resolred, That as an association we feel and
undiminished interest in the work OF the
State mission society and will give it our
earnest prayers and cordial cooperation, and
believe in a liberal contribution of the churches.
Rev. Messrs. Kicker and Burrage spoke up
on the work of missions in the State.
Rev. Mr.. McWhinnie reported on Home
missions and publication societies, and offered
the following resolution:
Resolved. That we heartily sympathize with
the work of the American Baptist Home
Mission and Publication Societies, and COM
mend them to the prayers and contribution OF
the churches
He alluded to the alarming progress that the
Catholics are making among the colored
people. The report was accepted.
Rev Mr. Mason of the Home Mission and
District Society, made an interesting address.
He spoke of the influx of the different ma
tionalities into the United States, and the
fearful extent of Catholicism among the
colored people, and alluded to the great
Roman Catholic Cathedral of colored people
in Washington He stated that there were
1873 churches in Kansas and Nebraska.
At Ills religious services were held. In
vocation was offered by Rev. Mr.. Kicker and
a sermon was preached by the Secretary, who
selected his text from the 114th Psalm
'.There go the ships. His theme was-''To
what port are we sailing"
In the afternoon the committee Oh IlHlSteflttl
education reported as follows:
Resolued That the work of the Maine Baptist
Educational Society, in assisting worthy
young men to prepare themselves more
thoroughly for the work of the gospel ministry
is one that appeals to the hearts OF all intelli-
gent and truth-loving Christians in our
churches--work making just demands ON their
earnest prayers and our generous centribu-
tions.
The committee on place OF meeting and
preacher next year reported preacher, Rev.
E. S. Small, place Court st. Church, Auburn.
The committee on Sunday schools reported
by appropriate resolutions. Remarks were
made by Revs. J. N. Studiey, S. L. B. Chase
and j. Kicker
The report on state Of religion was made,
and remarks made thereon by Rev. A. G. Her
rick, S. l.. 3. Chase and j. MeWhinnie.
Adjourned at o'clock after vote of thanks
to the First Baptist Church and Society for
their cordial welcome and kindness in enter
tanning the association.