The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1885-06-13
Roll call Of the representatives from the
New England Quarterly Meetings followed.
The several Quarterly Meetings OF New Eng
land are represented as follows:

The several Quarterly Meetings OF New Eng
land are represented as follows:
From Rhode 1sland--Huldah NJ. Beede, Sarah F /.
Iobey, Louisa n. Meader, Rachel Anthony Ade
line II. Chase, Harriette ID. Collins. Electa j. Col
lns, Ellen K: Bufum, Elizabeth S. Newton, and
Julia A. Buffinton.
From Salem-Gertrude W. Garland, Lydia c.
Neal, Susan L. Meader, Alice W. Mansfield, Mary
Alice Brown, Elizabeth Fl. Jones Mary Almy Chace
Susan H. Meader and Sarah 2. Hill.
From Sandwich-Elizabeth G. Wing, Lydia B.
Dillingham;, Mary Stafford, Susan S. Trip, Hetty
Il. Rowland, Hannah A. Brightman, Charity G..
Chace, Mary Abbie Swift, Ruth S. Murray, Rebecca
FL. Rowland, Olive d. Rowland, Mary S. Wood,
Angeline Ricketson and Mary 8. Macomber.
From Falmouth-Phebe L. Pope Mary A. Mans
field, Lydia A: Garland, Lydia N. Pope. Phebe P.
Jones, l.. Maria Jones, Maria A. Bean, S. Jane Cox,
dard.
From Smithfeld-Mary A. Battey. Susan Ann
Clifford, Maria Aldrch, Abbie W. Randall, Lydia A,
Phelps, Lydia Haight, Abigail Wheeler and Salome
G. Wheeler.
From Vassalboro- -Elmira P. Pierce, Elvira A.
Taber, Sarah E. Varney, Mary r. Jones, Mary E..
Philbrook, Mary C. Jones, Jane A. Varnsy, Rach-
sci B. Nicnols, Hannah r. jenkins, Lizzie K. Jones
From DoYer-Mary II. Mor1ell, Lydia M. C. Tut
tie, Emelihe H. Tuttle, Huldah S. Buffum, Mary G.
Estes and Martha A. Roberts.
From Fairfield Sarah M. Richardson Mary G..
Winston, Hannah j. Bailey, Mary G. Hawkes.,
Mary W. Jones, Lizzie M. Hawkes. and Lavinia NJ.
Briggs.
Thirteen were absent, for the absence OF six
Of whom satisfactory reasons were assigned.
The official reports from the respective meet
ings were read by the assistant clerk and ac-
cepted by the meeting. Epistles were read
from Yearly Meetings in London, Dublin,
Baltimore, New York, North Carolina, Ohio
and Indiana.
Special points brought out were discussed as
follows: Sound Doctrine by Emiline Tuttle.
Tho INf 81 H.
the truths upon which our faith rests was spec
tally brought out. The good effects Of the
peace principles Of the Friends were illustrat-
ed by anecdotes from the speakers experience
in dealing with the Indians in her missionary
work.
Fruits Of the Spirit was discussed by Cath
crime Hoag of Canada. During her remarks
the speaker said, 81 trust the most of you be-
long to the Society Of Friends, but there may
bs some here of other denominations who are
living in the love of Christ. My friends if we
are with Him we are on a.safe foundation"
Catharine Talbot spoke upon the peace doc
trine of the society. God has given us wea-
pom with which to fight more powerful than
all carnal weapons, even the promises of His
Holy word. Brief remarks were interspersed
by many others.
The following were appointed a committee
to nominate clerk and assistant clerk for the
ensuing year: Ester Jones, Phebe S. Ayde-
lotte, Rebecca 81. Smiley, Alice Maxield,
Sarah A. Hill, Esther Chace and S. Jane Cox.
The following were appointed a committee
to prepare summary of the answers to the
queries Mary S. Bufinton, Lydia 9. Neal An
ma A. Hussey, Susan S. Trip, Louisa N.
Meader and Susan Clifford.
After the joint session the sisters retired to
their meeting room.
The nominating committee presented the
names of Anna g. Wood the able and eff
cient clerk, and her assistant, Ruth 8. Muir.
| ray for reelection. The instant and hearty
approval of the meeting showed its apprecia
tion Of the quiet and refined manner in which
| these ladies perform their duties.
A committee of 27 were appointed on cores.
| pondence.
The credentials of the visiting ministers and
elders from other meetings were read and ap
proved. By request from the mems meeting a
committee was appointed to join in consider
| ing the revision Of that part Of the discipline
relating to ministry and oversight.
Committee-Ellen K. Buffum, Mary Alice
| Clifford, Lydia 9. Neal, Mary Alice Brown
Ruth s. Murray, Anna G. Wood, Lydia Ann
Garland, s. Jane Cox, Lydia Haight, Mary
Battey, Rachel B. Nichols, Hannah T. Jsn-
| kins, Lydia M. O. Tuttle, Anna M. Hussey
Martha B. Osborne and Hannah j. Bailey.
The reading of the Epistles was concluded.
Greeting was received from the womsn'i
| Christian Association then holdingi its six
| teenth anniversary.
A committee was appointed to prepare re
turning minutes for the visiting Friends. Ad
iourned to meet in joint session at 10 a. m.
seventh day Saturday.
JOINT SESSION.
The joint session of the two meetings opened
promptly at $50, the attendance being large.
The meeting was opened by Friend Newhall
after prayer had been offered. The credentials
of Rev. Henry c. Westwood as delegate from
the Congregation Conference were read and
the Rev. Mr.. Westwood made some remarks
conveying the sslutations OF the Congreg atom
al Conference of Maine. DR.. Westwood re.
ferrsd in fitting terms to the Friends and
their customs and said that they were the most
uncompromising religious body in the world,
having stood immovable against the world, the
flesh and the devil, while lifting up their
voices against war and human oppression.
The speaker said that one custom of the
Quakers, that of silent prayer was fast gaining
hold on the affections of persons of other de.
nominations, and paid feeling tribute to the
| part played by women in the world that makes
her deserving OF place at the service OF the
sanctuary, and in closing said that ii the meet
ing would send delegates to the Congregation
| al Conference to be held in Lewiston they
could be assured Of as cordial welcome as had
been extended to him. At the conclusion Of
| DR.. Westwood's remarks, prayer was offered
and remarks were made by Levi Jones and T
| B. Huesey.
| Afternoon Session.
MEN MEETING.