Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1883-10-29

Aoan& mems C0llege Work u TO win souls.
Not one half of all our students were in col
lege are professed christmas again it is q
critical period is . young mans life because
1t is the period when his ideas are becoming
modified aud permanently formed. The
young men of colleges are likely to become
strong men. Those who leave the college
seldom become christians and if we
expect to win them it certainly must be 10
school. 1t is also the mission of the college
association to strengthen Christian students.
The fret thing to secure is a
thorough and judieious organization. An
other preparation, although not 4 necessity,
is a neat association room. The furnishing
of a room at Bates, which cost $3.50, has
come back to self denying givers with more
than compound interest The question of
successfully reaching the unconverted stu
dents was then considered. Az soon as the
students arrive it should be the duty of
the college association committee to meet
and inform them definitely concerning the
place, time and nature of the meetings. No
time should be lost in getting them to unite
with the association and at a time, when, as
much a. all others, friendly and genial sur
roundings will be appreciated. The plan Of
receiving those who are not christians
sociate members is certainly great feature
of the work and system. The paper then
considered how christians in colleges can be
most efectually aided. and treated the sub
Ject at considerable length
Mr.. Waterman of Bowdoin spoke of work
in that college, which was very encouraging
Mr.. L. S. Paine of Orono, said that backslid-
ers could be reclaimed; and college Y. NJ. c.
A. work helped the young Christian coni n z
to college. z. c. Smith of Bowdoin, empha
sized getting hold of the incoming class
Ca fnr ~ d. has aof
such work but not enough love for Christ
Rev. Mr.. Penny stated that a man could love
Greek and Latin roots and at the same time
love Christ and would be better man for it.
The discussion ended with remarks by c. s.
Wilder of Bowdoin.
A dispatch of christian greeting was re-
ceived and read from the Missouri State
Y. M. c.. A. Convention, citing Numbers
6: 24-26 and Hebrews 10: Pol.
C. NJ. Bailey, Esq, of Winthrop, said Il
praise the Lord that am in the army. l
have never got such rewards in my business
as in this work.
A. A. Allen of the State convention made
brief but very interesting remarks.
A report of the State canvass for the past
pear was given by Frank II. Jones, Portland /:
also brief history from its commencement.
which was in 1876. A board of young men
under the leadership of Col. F. f. Shaw, was
formed and traversed the State, hundreds
turning unto the Lord in every county. Dur
ing the first four years fund was raised at
the annual convention, and collections taken
in churches for the support of the work.
During the last few years, however, C. NJ.
Bailey, Esq, of Winthrop, has taken the
work under his special care and spared
neither time nor money to make it success.
The work Of the past year was satisfactory,
some 10 towns and villages having been Wis
tied and ever II 200 having been reported as
seekers. Messrs. Smith. Allen and Jones
compose the board of State canvass workers.
and go by the title of the Bailey Band"
During the past month they have been labor
ing in West Buxton with marked success.
They will commence in another part of that
town Oct. 20. They now have on hand invi-
ia tons enough to last two years.
The report of the nominating committee
was received, nominating as an executive
committee for the ensuing year the officers
elected Friday and several others chosen
from the association. The report accept
ed and approved.
There was some discussion in relation to
employing State secretary. but no definite
action was taken. The constitution recon-
mended BY the International convention was
adopted.
Resolutions were passed in substance:
That the associations should endeavor to
do more the coming than any previous year
in bringing young men to Christ.
That as associations We hold ourselves as
helpers and coworkers of the churches, and
that the churches and associations have sep
arate work to perform
That we reaffirm our utter adherence of
the liquor traffic.
That we extend our thanks to Rev. G. ID.
Lindsay of Portland, for his eloquent
mon.
That we are heartily glad of the action of
the Name Central railroad in stopping Sun
day trains.
That we present our thanks to the people
of Augusta and the railroads for favors
shown.
EVENING.
The evening praise service commencing in
the church at 7.30 o'clock. was very efficient
lv led bv Rev. John Gibson of Portland
There was fair attendance and the body of
the house was well filed.
Att 80, E W. Watkins, New York, of the
international association committee. gave a
deeply interesting talk on "InternatiOnal
Work." and an account of the work of the
committee. He spoke at considerable length
on the railroad and other branches of the
work. Great progress mas been maze among
the colleges. Nearly every college in the
country has Y. NJ. C. A. Commercial
travellers are being led to Christ through the
efforts OF this committee. These are bright,
intelligent young men, and when brought TO
Christ make the very best members of the
Y. NJ. c. A and the keenest of workers. l
believe % per cent of commercial men are
christians. Visit these men in their hotels,
nv friends, and invite them to attend church.
The speaker gave a clear accoun. of the man
ner of training young men for general secre-
taries and the impor lance of so doing.
The general secretaries present then pro-
ceeded to give talks on association work,
considering it in its spiritual, intellectual,
socia, and physical phases.
Mr.. Ober of the Auburn association. spoke
on the social branch of the work. We can
look upon this work in two lights. First, the
social improvement of young men; second,
bringing young men to Christ If we can i'm
prove young men socially we are doing good
work Many men come to the front in soc-
ETY. on account of their brass and cheek. who
are really untitled for their positions, while
other good men are kept in the background
who should be at the front. The chief object
of social improvement is bringing young men