The Portland daily press., 1885-07-10

not reached the rich fruitage season of autumn,
that if it is to be a rich fruitage season for us
there must be the symmetrical, strong, steady
vital growth of the spring and summer OF Chris
tian Endeayor.
Mass, delivered an earnest address to young
men on their aim in life, which was received
with marked attention.
The intense heat of yesterday rendered
only more grateful the refreshing breeze
borne in on the curling tide, breaking in
musical cadence just without the Temple.
The 500 o'clock meeting was led by Rev. r.
G. Woodbridge, and was a session Of spiritual
refreshing.
The regular session was opened at 900 by
a service Of song conducted by Mr.. A. A.
Arnold.
Rev. r. w. Brokaw, for the committee on
State conferences, reported substantially as
follows:
While the suggestion by the president in regard
to State conferences seems to be good one, there
are several things to be taken into consideration
Some of the difficulties were enumerated and the
following resolutions presented:
Resolved, That in every State where there are
more than two societies OF Christian Endeavor,
this conference recommends that there be an an
nual State convention; that this convention occur
some time during the autumn or winter months,
and that it remain in session not longer than one
day
ResotUed, That each State convention shall send
one delegate to represent that State as delegate
at large.
Resolred, That this change in regard to our
present method of sending delegates to the annual
conference shall be the only one made by the in
PRODUCTION of State conferences to the ways now
in vogue for carving forward the work of the
Society of Christian Endeayor.
Through Mr.. w. J. Van Patten the com
mittee on a society paper reportedin favor of
establishing paper to be the organ and dis
tinct representative of this society at the
earliest practicable moment. They recon-
mend that the matter be referred to the
board of trustees with power to act, and that
if the board do not decide to establish the
paper at once, they avail themselves of the
generous offer of the Golden Rule to use its
columns to give such information regarding
the Society of Christian Endeavor as the
board of trustees may deem best.
If a general secretary is employed we sug-
gest that he issue regular bulletins giving
synopsis of the work and recommendations
for its more effective prosecution by the 10
cal societies.
DR.. Westwood moved to amend by Sin
structed to report to the next conference .
The motion opposed by Rev. VIM. Blakeslee,
discussed by Messrs. Pope, Cushing, DR..
| Westwood, Van Patten.
The motion was then withdrawn and re-
port adopted as!read.
| Mr.. Clarke asked that the executive COM
mittee have authority to have the model con-
| stitution printed with such addenda as they
deem necessary.
| The model constitution was again read by
| Rev. S. w. Adriance and referred to the ex-
| ecutive committee with power.
Rev. j. L. Hill reported for the nominating
committee prefacing his report by explain
| ing that rotation in Office is the tacit under
standing Of the society. The change of off
GERS does not arise from dissatisfaction or
the hope of obtaining better officers.
| The services of Mr.. Pennell were referred
to in the highest terms of praise.
Mr.. Hill moved that vote of thanks be
extended to Mr.. Pennell. Rev. F. E. Clarke,
| formerly pastor Of Mr.. PennelPs church sec
onded this motion in brief speech in which
he paid glowing tribute to the faithful and
efficient work which Mr. Pennell has given
| to the society.
| Rev. J. NJ. Lowden, asked permission to
say very emphatic amen after the manner
| of the Baptist brethren.
Mr.. Stevenson from personal knowledge
endorsed this, also extended his thanks for
assistance in his department
A unanimous rising vote of thanks was
| given by the audience. Mr.. Pennell respond
ed with evident emotion but in his usual hap
| py manner.
On motion of Mr.. Hill he was also invited
to preside during the remainder of the con-
ference.
Permission was asked to reserve the report
on vice presidents till afternoon.
The intention is to carefully revise the list
and make each vice president a Stete presi-
dent. Officers were elected as follows:
Presdent-W. J. Van Patten, Burlington, VT
Secretary, pro tenn. w. Stevenson Portland
| Maine.
Treasurer-Geo. N Ward, Lowell, Mass.
Executive Comttee-Rev F. L. Clark, South
Boston, Mass. Rev. G. A. Dickinson, Lowell
nell Portland, Maine; Rev. ]. NJ. Iowden, Port
| land Maine; Rev. s. w. Adriance, Lowell, Mass.
Rev. R. " Brokaw, Belville, n. j.; Rev H. b
Crosse, Poughkeepsie.
The new president was then invited upon
the platform and received a flattering wei
come In voice tremulous with emotion he
responded briefly, pledging himself to the
work to the extent of his ability.
BY invitation of the presiding officer Rev.
| Dr. Westwood invoked the blessing of God
on the newly elected officers.
The discussion on NEED of general sec
retary" was opened by Rev. F. E. Clarke of
| Phillips church, Boston, formerly of Williston
in this city ,and the founder of the Society OF
Christian Endeavor Mr.. Clarke believes in
the need of secretary and his presentation
| of the matter was so clear and forcible that
several hundred dollars were voluntarily
pledged for the support of general secreta-
| five mlnntpS after the cnaaynr Cat
down.
A Business View of Ways and Means by
Mr.. w. j. Van Patten Burlington, VT, pres
ident-elect, was highly practical and inter
esting essay on most important subject.
Mr.. J. I. Alling's paper ''How to promote
faithfulncss to the prayer meeting pledge
was read by Mr.. Hubbard. ''rhe prayer
meeting pledge" involves not only presence
but participation. Mr.. Alling took slight
ly more lenient position than the majority o.
the delegates were disposed to do.
Some discussion followed. Mr.. Shumway
OF MelroSe, Mass, asked for advice. 81
many of the members of his society profess
inability to take part in meeting though
giving the most pronounced daily evdenc,
of deep and fervent piety. The case of on,
young lady was cited who, after weeks o
attendance with the intention of taking part
tainted while attempting to repeat a verse o
scripture.
Rev. Mr.. Brokaw believed the rule shoul,
be insisted on. While girls can chatter S,
volubly in every nameable topic when alone s.
much difidence in public savors of shan
modesty.
'Our Younger Members" Rev. j. j. Hal
OF Auburn, Me-, was loving token of appre
citation of the little ones in Christ. 'Wel
come the boys and girls into the Society,
said the Reverend gentlemen, 'even if the.
cannot keep so still and be as decorous a
the older ones'
The afternoon session was called to orde
promptly at 200 p. m. A spirited service o
song was held.
Mr.. Wood of Syracuse, in behalf of the As
sociations in New York, invited the confer
ence to turn its gaze westward when select
ing place for next years meeting. "Th
experience meeting, Rev. C. II. Pope, Farm
ington, Me- was fruitful with suggestive
ness. The stereotyped prayer meeting
phrases, too often meaningless were pointe
out as danger to be avoided by the yOun
Christian. An interesting discussion fol
lowed which was cut short by the arrival 0
the hour for the next paper, The future O
the Y. p. S. G. e. Rev. J. L. Hill, Lynn
Mass, is a young man of pleasing addres
with fine voice. His address was far reach