The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-06-11

Amos Kenworthy, the next speaker, ex-
clining. He had observed in New England
that in families where Bible reading and vocal
prayers were the rule, there we're no users OF in
toxieants.
Luke Woodland held that il matters pro-
ceeded as they had for few years more, the
extingushment Of the society is Inevitable, as
large number OF those included in the 1000
enumerated are not children. The irresistible
logic of facts is that We do not succeed in
growing by PROSECUTING, etc. He alse com
mented on the increasing evil of detracton.
Rufus p. King took more cheerful view OF
it. Did not think we should be discouraged
because of few adverse reports from this
Yearly Meeting. Reports of growth in In
diana are very reassuring
George A, Barton agreed with the lest
speaker and thought the methods adopted in
Indiana where Quakerism had vigorous
growth, might be adopted in New England al
vantageously
Geo. Metcalf and others added comments.
The question of holding joint session at the
next meeting was considered. II was decided
that Second day (Monday) the meeting should
be held in joint serson with the women's
meeting.
woMEN's MEETING SATURDAY.
The women's meeting was held In Reception
Hall Saturday, the room being we'll Allied.
A certificate was road from Mary Rodgers,
minister from Kansas. II was felt to be cause
for thankfuln6ss that the covenant Of our
oil 10 Ia
East, and the sister was cordially welcomed.
This feeling of Christian unity was increased
by the reading OF an eplstle from the isolated
monthly meeting held at Brumana, on the slopes
of Mt. Lebanon. Thanksgiving was offered to
the Great Husbandman who has in this case
allowed the harvest to 80 quickly follow the
seed sowing. Only short time ms elapsed
since little band wont to pras that New
England Yearly Meeting would undertake this
mission in Syria and give the means for is
support. The Lord heard and answered
the prayer. The seed was sown
in faith. His blessing has rested upon it. and
now like the goodly cedars Of Lebanon, its
incorporating branches give shelter to many.
The queries as TO the condition OF the church
were now read with the answers from the diff
ferent meetings. AS they passed in review
much advice was given on the various subjects.
Mothers were exhorted to begin early to teach
their children of the love of the Lord Jesus.
The earnest reading and stcdy Of the Scrip
lures with prayers in the families was felt to be
an essential service. The love OF Christ to His
church was spoken Of as the measure Of our
love one to another. and the charity which
.hinketh no evil and never faileth was dwelt
upon. Honesty IN dealing one with another is
essential, in short the life OF Christian should
manifest the power OF the resurrection lie OF
Christ.
The sessions today will be held jointly In The
large ball
A social religious meeting was held in City
Hall in the evening and largely attended.
Luke Woodland OF Toronto preached ably from
the text"This is My Beloved Son, hear Him. =
Sunday the pulpits Of the several churches
were filed BY prominent Friends. There we're
also largely attended meetings held at City
Hall forenoon, afternoon and evening
There viii be temperance meeting at City
Hall this evening" commencing at 80 O'Clock,
under the auspices Of the Friends Yearly
Meeting committee on temperance Adore sses
by Eli Jones, Charles II. Jones, James r.
Boyce and others. The public are cordial y
invited.