The Portland daily press., 1884-10-13

A paper was read by Prof. Laban z. Warren
of Colby University, on 1.-THE Relation OF our
Churches to our Higher Schools of Learning"
A vote of thanks was extended to Prof. War
rem for his admirable paper and a copy re-
quested for publication in lions Advocate.
The report was discussed by large number of
brethren, eliciting much interest.
The committee on place and preacher re-
ported, recommending that the society meet
next year at Lewiston in connection with the
convention; that the annual sermon by preach
ed by Rev. S. Browne of East Corintb. AL
ternate, Rev. G.. ID. B. Pepper, d. D.. Presi-
dent OF Colby University. After prayer by
Rev. G. P. Mathews, d. D., of Brunswick,
adjourned.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The Maine Baptist Charitable Society met
at O'Clock, Rev. III. S. Burrage d. d., of
Portland, in the chair. This is the ninth an
niversary of this society, and has for its object
the benefeent work of caring for the aged
Baptist ministers of the State and the widows
of the same,
The treasurer's report was read and &C.
cepted. Rev. s. f. White of Bath presented
the offset of the society, aud its claim upon
the churches.
The following officers were elected. Rev.
II. s. Burrsge, ID. D., president; Rev. A. X.
P. Small, D. d., vice president; Rev. e. s.
Small, secretary, and j. G. Phenx, treasurer.
The society then adjourned.
At 5 O'Clock the Education Society res,ned
its business. Rev. w. c. Barrows of Lewiston
presented paper on church discipline. The
following points were discussed: LIST. the
threefold purpose OF church discipline, viz:
preventive, Purifying and reformatory ID,
the three-fold obligations taken cognizance of
by church discipline, viz exemplary Christian
character, covenant obligations and soundness
In the faith.
After prayer by Rev. W. Fl. S. Ventres Of
North Livcrmore, Rev. E. S. small of Liver
more Falls preached the annual sermon before
the Elimination Snaiatu4 Tayf
following is the analysis of the sermon: 1st,
What is this knowledge of the wise; 3D. The
dispersive nature of this knowledge Sd. The
chief organ OF knowledge is speech; Alb, A
training of the speech ia necessary to this
knowledge.
After prayer by Rev. Mr.. Small the society
proceeded to the election of officers az follows:
President, Rev. A. G. Herrick; vice president;
Judge T. Bonney; secretary, Rev. e. S. Small,
treasurer, Rev. w. ii. Spencer; auditor, Prof.
Il. w. Hall with the usual number of trustees
Committees were also appointed to visit the
University and academies connected there
with.
The usual vote of thanks was passed for the
generous hospitality of the Houlton church,
and after prayer by DIR. Small of Portland the
society adjourned to meet next year in Lewis
ton.
And thus closed one of the most profitable
and interesting of our annual gatherings.
EFGDChG0
Them.
To the Editor Of the Press.
1t must be evident to those who FREQUENT the
Gospel Mission on Sunday evening, that
their hall is not large enough for the purpose,
for as you ascend the stairs any time after
o'clock, you will probably meet some hardy
son of toll, and perchance his wife and chill
dren with him, dressed as you seldom see them
in any other church, who are going away, as
there is no room for them. The place is full to
overlooking, and this is the only place of wor-
ship where they feel themselves at home, for
here hearty welcome is extended to ALL no
matter how poorly clad Last evening the
place was full, as usual, the service commence
ed with hymn. and after prayer, the Rev. S.
+. Pearson announced the different services
which are held every evening during the
week. One pleasing feature was the an
nouDcement of a sewing circle, to be held on
Tuesday afternoon, when the women of the
Mission meet to make over old clothing to ena-
Die poor children to come to there Sabbath
School; also that there would be donation
of provisions and other necessaries to be
brought to the hall any time Tuesday evening
to be distributed among poor women and chill
dren, who, from no fault of their own are suf-
fering from the rum fiend. This is the way
these poor but well meaning people strive to
help each other. This was followed by a very
spirited testimony meeting by those who pro-
TESS to love the Lord Jesus, and then followed
very instructive sermon by the pastor, from
John, iii, 49, from which be drew very vivid
picture of God of love, and as a result four
souls asked for and received the prayers of the
workers. Others signed the temperance
pledge. VISITOR