Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1881-10-10
Maine Baptist Missionary Convention Al
SkOwheGaD.
TUESDAY AFTERNOON.

TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
The convention met on Tuesday at o'clock,
and the hand of fellowship was given by the
into the State during the year
The report of the Board taken from
the table and discussed bv various brethren.
DR. Kicker said that his chief fear was that,
| as churches, we may feel that we can do less
this year, rather than more. M. J. Kelley
spoke of the importance of the rural districts;
here are the bone and muscle and strength Of
the church. S. p. Merrill spoke Of the
contrast between the report on the state of
religion and that of the Board while that
should humble us, this should lead to thanks
giving and admiration. G. p. Matthews
thought we should treat the convention work
as we do foreign mission, have special meet
ings, concerts, etc, in which tils is brought
before the minds of the young.
A collection was then taken for the con-
yeption work. er 11 er--
Rev. L. w. Bakeman then called up that
point of the report which referred to the
Baptist church in Lewiston. After stating
the condition of the church, how it came SO,
and what they have done, he stated the plan
which had been inaugurated to relieve them
of their embarrassment. They have, during
twelve years, raised $6S, 200. or S5, ,6s3 snnu-
ally. They are now $l7 900 in debt. The plan
contemplates the payment of $4,000.
After further remarks by DIR. Kicker,
pledges were made, which brought the
amount with what had been done, to within
So 900 of the required amount. There was
great enthusiasm and horefulness that the
needed sum would be speedily raised.
The Committee on Publications reported
through Rev. T. ID. Anderson, Jr.
The work of our State paper, lions Advo-
cate was discussed. most heartily commended
and methods suggested for its increased
circulation.
Interesting remarks were made by ID.
Butler, Burrage, Mayo and Merriam.
TUESDAY EVENING.
In the evening, the Maine Charitable
Society held its annual meeting, and elected
officers for the ensuing year
Rev w. II. Spencer then preached the
annual sermon before the Convention from
| | Cor. Mi :22, Those that seem more feeble
are necessary This was . clear, forcible,
and deeply interesting discourse showing the
need of both individuals and churches that
seem feeble and unimportant.
wEpsEspAY MORNING.
| On Wednesday morning the Convention
received delegates from corresponding bodies.
The interests Of Foreign Missions we're
presented BY Rev. +. +. Merriam who laid
before the Baptists of the State plan by
which the services Of Of a District Secretary
| would be dispensed with.
| Rev. DR.. Ellis Of Boston presented In a
clear and forcible manner the work Of the
Am. Baptist Home Missionary Society in its
threefold fslds-the Freedmen work, Church
Editice work and the general mission work
| in the West.
| Rev. N. Butler, ID. d., reported for the
Committee on Obituaries, recording the
deaths Of five ministers-Revs. Spaulding,
f. Trask, W. II. Smaller. d. D., Samuel
Adlon and Job Washburn. fe
The report was q deeply interesting one.
Rev. A. X. Potter, ID. d., Of Springfield,
then gave a most touching and delightful
memorial discourse on the life and character
of Rev. DIR. Shailer, who has so long and 20
helpfully been Connected with the interests
of the Baptists Of Maine, and identified with
all that pertains TO the highest welfare Of the
religious and educational isferests Of the
State, closing with . most beautiful tribute
to the one, who by this death, 10 left widow
Mrs. Smaller. sass asf
The following officers were elected.
President-A. r. Crane.
Vice President-H. w. Tilden.
Secretary-W. O. Aver. le
Treasurer-S p. Merrill. ~
Auditor-E. T. Pillsbufy. - sf 81
retsry's report, Rev. DR.. Hovey rave most
excellent address on the imporsance Of 4
thoroughly educated ministry. eezEis1 g
WEDxEsDAY EvEsIxG.
The convention met on Wednesday evening