The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1882-10-06

hoped we should enter with courage the land
| of promise opened to use-as did Caleb and
| Joshua of old.
| Secretary Alden referred to a crisis to which
the Board was brought as to how the work of
Missions was to be carried on in the Spirit, and
according to the recommendation of the Com
mittee on the reports of the Secretsries-re-
ferring especially to the 100000 for Japan
No special contribution can be asked. 1t must
be met. 1t was blessed to dwelt in a mount of
TRANSPORTATION, but there were those at the
base of the mount who were weak, doubling,
and all in the dark. The way has been dark
| to US at times in the past,-instancing the ses-
sion at Providence, and God appeared wonder
| fully for our deliverance. Our hope is in God.
| So i. is fitting that we ask Him to help US in
our weakness md need.
| Hon. William E. Dodge of New York, asked
| if we could not do something now, especially
| for this work. Can we not double our sub
| scrptions? propose to double mine lap
| plause,
| Secretary Alden stated that missionary has
said he would be one of 10000 to pay $40.
Treasurer Ward announced that gentle
man proposes to pay $1,000 this year, more
than three times his payment of last year.
One gave $50 last year, will give $500 this
year. clergyman in the audience earnestly
plead that each church adopt and pursue earn
estly the Harris system, or some other plan of
systematic giving-and all give something.
Philo Parsons, Esq, of Detroit, Mich, said
| that there had been times when he felt he
| ought to give, but did not. The compunctions
| of conscience he did not heed. Now he meant
| to give, and in view of former Withholding.
wo1ld double his subscription this year
Hon. W. W. Thomas of Portland, would add
$1,000 to his NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. added
$1,000.
double his subscription.
Rev. DR.. Braston of Providence R. L., said
that he would not only double his own gift,
but would invite his people to do the same.
Rev. J. o Means of Worcester, Mass, said
that his people been struggling for the
payment of az BIT, of $93,0OO-and had made
no contribution the Board. He felt home
sick, and pledged 81 900 this year.
A Home missionary pledged ore-tenth of his
salary, $50. Several others named amounts to be
added to their usual cont ibutions to the Board,
among them, Hon. j. N. Harris of Providence,
r. T.; Rev. L. S. Rowland of Lee; Hon. VIM
| Hyde, Ware, Mass; ex-Gov. j. B. Page of
Rutland. VT; Hon. q. E. Ely of Ohio; Rev.
| Fl. G. Hayden of New York; Rev. Mr.. Ferris
of New London, Conn. One gentleman would
give $2co for the privilege of relating an Incl
dent illustrative of the self-denial of Home
Missionary.
William D. Locke, Esq, of New Ipswich,
Mass, who has consecrated son to the mis-
sionary work, desired that we might conse-
crate not only money but ourselves and our
children to Christ and to his kingdom
Rev DIR. Goodwin of Illinois thought it
would be prt ftable to study the first and second
chapters of the Acts, as to the bestowment of
the Holy Spirit, and the grace OF giving and
the results which followed. when great grace
was upon them ALL"
Secretary Alden referred to the noble work
which the women have accomplished for mis-
sions, and to the crowded meeting now in pro-
gress, of the Woman's Board. in another
church, leaving us largely an audience of men,
and that perhaps we needed the enforcing of
the claims of work upon u.s. Instances of self
denial and conservation on the part of women
were related.
Rev. G.. D. Barrows of San Francisco said
they would be ready to do their part and read
as an indication of it the following telegram
which he had received as the greetings OF that
state to the Board:
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Oct A.
The General Association California, to the
American Board seDdeth greeting tThey
helped every one his neighbor, and every
one said to his brother BE of good courage"
Isaiah, 4l-6. SAMUEL A. CHAPLIN,
Moderator.
A large number OF gentlemen promised to
double their gifts of the previous year Rev.
E. d. Webb, d. D., of Boston, out of love for
the Master, and in view of what he had done
foc the worlds salvation, and that we are
pledged to do in carrying out His Divine will
and plan, proposed that every one should feel
the duty and privilege of giving to this cause
and that all who would join following those
who had publicly pledged an increase in their
contributions, doubling the sum they had
given this year, should RISE There were very
few exceptions in response to this appeal, and
while standing, Rev. DIR. Alden led in very
fervent and tender prayer
EASTERN AND CENTRAL TURKEY.
Rev. W. E. Merriman, DID, of East Somer-
vile, read the report of the committee on
| these missions:
| All departments OF work appear to be prose-
| cuted in wise proportion and with good effect.
| The difficulties are not other or greater than
must be- expected. The specially favorable
| facts are that the Scriptures are more extern
| siyely sold and read, especially among the
| Moslems, that so many churches are building
! substantial houses of worship, that they are
able to sustain the necessary church discipline,
and that the people give as much for church
Adnna1l0n fNhQra n ar nj
| opportunity, no lack OF success. There is ev-
cry reason why all departments of work now
| SO well established in these fields should be
| prosecuted with increasing vigor. The report
was adopted.
TREAsURER's REPORT.
Col. Franklin Fairbanks, in behalf of the
committee on the treasurer's report stated that
| they had examined carefully the accountsEand
investments and expressed their appreciation,
First-Of the high grade of investments of
| all permanent funds.
| Second--Of the detailed account of all eX-
| penses and vouchers, and the system of book
| keeping.
Thrd-Of the double scrutiny of the differ
ent home officers, rendering absolute safety of
| funds entrusted to the, Board.
| Standing committees are appointed year BY
| year, as follows One committee is 'for au
| thorizing the purchase of bills of exchange;"
| another on Legacies, another on the Morning
| Star, another on "SalamiS' one on appropria
tions, and one on the examination of the
| treasurer's accounts, supervising expenditures,
contracts and purchases, approving payments
and making temporary investments.
The treasurer submits to this committee
book of monthly statements in which every
| payment is classified under the heads of the
mission, or object for which it is made. A
monthly account current and trial balance
| are recorded in the same book. All these are
carefully examined by two members of this
| committee who certify to the same.
1t is gratifying to the thousands of contribu-
tors to the funds of the Board to feel that
they are entrusting their money in the hands
| of such safe and efficient officers to expend,
| believing, as we must, that every dollar is
made to do its largest work.
1 AUSTRIA.
| Rev. III. M. Storrs, D. D., Chairman of the
| Committee the Austrian mission, made
report. A summary of which follows:
If asked "Why American Christians
! should establish and maintain missionaries in
| AUSTRIA" it may be replied:
| Besides general obligation, Protestant
Christians ar especially debtors to the land of
Huss, Jerome of Prague and Zinzondorf.
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