The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-06-17

been received as follows:
From Auxiliary at North Yarmouth ,.. ... So 90
From Cent Society at st. Adams ........ 8 SO
Several contributions undoubtedly designed
for this society have been sent to Mr.. Maxwell
Treasurer of the Maine Missionary Society,
and consequently could not be acknowledged
in this report.
The following churches report boxes of
clothing, &C., sent to Maine Missionaries, viz:
State St. church, Portland, boxes valued at $500
High 4" / box " 100
Thomaston church, box valued at ........... so
South Berwick, box valued at.... ........ rs
Aid IS First Bsng box cona1
and one subscription to ST. Nicholas Magazine.
The following officers have been elected for
the ensuing year:
President-Mrs. W. E. Gould.
Secretary-Mrs. Levi L Paine.
Treasurer-Mss John L. Crosby
VICE PRESIDENTS.
Aroostook-Mrs. R. Whidden, Caribou.
Cumberland-Mrs. VIM. M. Marks, Port
land.
Cumberland, North-Miss Louise Care elon.
Lewiston.
Franklin-Mrs M. T. Wade, Pennington.
Hancock-Miss Buck. Orland.
Kennebec-Mrs. E. N. Smith, Watsrville.
Lincoln, and Sagadahoc Mrs. G. H. Pope,
Thomaston.
Oxford-Mrs. J. U. burlington, Bethel.
Piscataquis-Mrs. j. B. Mayo, Foxcroft.
Penobscot-Mrs. A. j. Bates, Brewer.
Somerset-Mrs. Webster Woodbury.. Show
hogan.
Union-Mrs j. S. Hubbard, Hiram.
Waldo-Mrs. A. Ferguson, Searsport.
Washington-Miss Clara Peabody, Prince
ton.
York-Mrs. B. P. Snow, Alfred.
BowDoIN COLLEGE.
Rev. I. P. Warren of the Christian Mirror
in behalf OF the visitors to Bowdoin College
reported that the favorable impressions here
tofore received OF the present condition of this
important institution have been continued,
and even enhanced during the year. Our re-
cent visit to the college was very gratifying
one. The President and professors testify
with emphasis to the good order which has
prevailed among the students and the high
tone of morality and honor which seems to
pervade the classes. There has been good
degree of seriousness in connection with tho
studies on moral and ethical truths, in few
instances leading, it is hoped, to personal con-
Secration to Christ 1t was stated that the Fac
ulty maintain regular weekly prayer meet
ing among themselves which is fully attended
and sustained with much interest. Their ex-
ample cannot fail to have happy influence
upon the pupils. The regular weekly prayer
meetings of the students have been maintained
as usual. In external prosperity the college is
more than ordinarily favored. 1t is now COM
pleting the Memorial Hail. through the aid of
the munifcence of Mrs. Stone, and will soon
have noble building to attest not only her
generosity, and the self sacrificing patriotism
of those who gave their lives for their country,
but to serve the uses of the colleges in many
important ways.
The committee add that they were received
most cordially by the President and Professors
and rendered every assistance to accomplish
| the purposes of their appointment. They are
| glad to believe that the college is increasingly
worthy of the confidence of the Congregational
| churches of Maine. and of the patronage of
| all who would educate their sons for the best
| success and usefulness in the world.
Rev. Mr.. Burr of the Classical School, said,
we have not only endeavored to instruct the
mind but to illuminate the heart. We have
been blessed the past year. All of the gradu-
| ating class of twelve, but one, have begun
new life. Some IS or 20 in the school have de-
voted themselves to Christ.
| Rev. FL. f. Harding said the school has been
great success Oar standard is high; those
who do not come up to it are dropped out
Some of our best families are intending to
send their children to us. Our financial con-
dition is encouraging, but still we need your
| constant and liberal aid
THE NEW VERSION.
| At II a. IN. Prof. L. F. Stearns of the Thee
logical Seminary, Bangor, read an Essay upon
| the New Revision of the Testament, and Rev.
c. J. II. Ropes of Ellsworth followed at II 80
| with an Essay upon the same subject.