The Portland daily press., 1885-07-09
CHRISTIAN ENpsAvoR.
The Fourth Annual Conference of the
Society at Old Orchard.

the music. Under the lnSplritlng leadership
of Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Bent, the popular cor
netists; Mr. Hanson, upon that difficult and
musical instrument, the trombone, and
Mrs. Aldrich, organist, the singing is given
with a spirit that would delight even Carl
Zerrahn.
A devotional meeting was held at 9 O'Clock;
at $50 the president, w. III. Pennell, called
the meeting to order for organization and
business. By this time the 'baby' train had
arrived, bringing large delegations from
Lewiston and Auburn, Portland, Saco and
Biddeford.
Under the efficient guidance of the presi-
dent the usual lengthy and uninteresting
process of organization was completed and
the routine business disposed of in the al
lotted of time of thirty minutes.
c. w Hobbs of Lynn, Mass, formerly of
the Eastern Argus), was appointed recording
secretary.
A committee on credentials were appoint
ed who at once set about the task of distri-
buting the badges and collecting credentials.
The badges are of white satin with the in
scription in scarlet letters.
The review of the year by the President
was brief and comprehensive statement of
the work of the past year and the wonderful
growth of this nursery of the church.
This paper was referred to the business
committee with fiattering comments by Rev.
j. l.. Hill and its suggestions recommended
for their practical consideration.
BY report of the treasurer, Mr.. w. J. Van
Patten, the financial standing is as follows;
n. ~.
All other resources. s............. 293.71
Total. otal..........................S .S294.71
Expenditures es..,.......-...-.... ....... .S236.s SO
Cash ON hand 57.S5
Total. ........ =. ........ .....s .s294.71
Report adopted and ordered Incorporated
into the report
Rev. S. w. Adriance, Lowell, chairman Of
the executive committee, reported ON a model
constitutions a draft of which was presented.
In the fifteen minutes of discussion which
followed this report the general opinion was
for the simple model, without explanatory
addenda or suggestion.
On motion of Rev. j. l.. Hill the paper on
Suitable and Sufficient Literature by Rev. C.
A. Stone, Ravenna, Ohio, preceded that Of
Mr.. G. w. Hobbs on A Society Paper and
both were discussed afterlthe reading of the
latter. Mr.. Stones was read by Mr.. Haight.
Everything worth doing or having has its
literature. 1t is the main spring of science,
the back bone of invention. Even patent
medicines make use of it. While the Society
If Christian EndeavOr does not need ''UoOm-
ing" there is need of laying solid fOunda-
tiOn of knowledge in regard to its aims and
needs. The usefulness of paper was re-
ferred to.
The discussion of the advisability Of es-
tablishing A Society Paper was opened by
Mr.. c. w. Hobbs in brilliant and fOreible
paper The part of the press in the evangel-
zation of the world and the necessity Of ire
quent communication between Christians at
distance were briefly mentioned, before
proceeding to the consideration Of why do
we need a society paper? What kind OF
paper do we need? and how shall we have
such paper?
A good deal of interest in this subject was
cvinced in the discussion which followed.
fhe prevailing opinion seemed to be that a
paper must be established and also that
small independent paper would be better
Ghan department in any paper already es-
Iablished.
The offer of the Golden Rule to print a GER
tain amount OF matter each week was laid
before the convention by Mr.. G. A. Dickin-
son. Lowell, Mass.
AFTERNOON.
After pleasing service of song, prayer
was offered by Rev. j. j. Hall, Auburn.
The committee on credentials reported 81,
societies present, represented by 16l dele
gates.
Rev. F. E. Clark presented the report for
the business committee as follows
Committee to consider Mr. Hobbs Paper=W j.
Van Patten Rev q A. Dickinson, Rev. H. b.
Gross, Mr.; I. 7. Shumway, Mr.. w. s. CLARK; WI
Adriance, Rev. j. M. Lowden, Mr.. w. d. Hub
bard, Mr.. Frank Knapp.
Committee on State Conferenee-Rev. r. W.
Brokaw, Rev. j. J. Hall, Rev. n. Boynton, Messrs.
Geo. N Ward, VIM Shaw.
Discussion on Qualifications for Active
Membership opened by Mr.. F. z. Shumway.
A spirited discussion followed, in which the
need of adhering closely to the absolute
necessity pledge was generally believed 20
be the best method of promoting the true
spiritual growth of the society.
Rev. S. w. Adriance followed in thought
full paper on Associate Membership. Referred
to committee on business.
Miss M. Alice Metcalf, Portland, in her
paper on Duties of the Secretary gave such
an ideal picture that she was requested to
prepare for the records model page for the
instruction of other secretaries.
The remainder of the afternoon was deyot-
ed to brief addresses on Christian Growth as
Related to Practical Christian Life by Rev.
E. Blakeslee, Rev. r. w. Brokaw and 9TH
ers.
The programme for today is given below:
THURSDAY MORNING.
S.00-Prayer meeting.
9.00-Reports of commi ttees.
9.30-Election of officers ami business.
1O.15-Discussion: Need of general secre-
Rev. F. E. Clark, South Boston, Mass
1O45-A business mans views of ways and
means.
90 Mr. ". i Van Patten, Burlington Vt.
ness to the prayer meeting pledge
MIR. j. I. Alling, Rochester, n. Y.
11.30-DiseussiOn Our Younger Members.
Rev. J. j. Hall, Auburn Ee
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
2oO-Discussion: The experience meeting.
Rev. @. II. Pope, Pennington, Me.
230-Discussion: The future of the Z. ?.
S. G. E..
Rev. ]. L. Hill, Lynn Mass
3oO-Discussion: fellowship among soci- :.
Rev. j. NJ. Lowden, Portland, Me-
3.30-DiscussiOn.
Rev. C. A. Dickinson, Lowell, Mass
400-The question box.
THURSDAY EVENING.
7.30-Address.
Rev. o. p Clifford, ID. d., Boston, Mass.
The circulars give the fare from Portland
and return at 45 cents-35 cents to Old
Orchard and 10 via Ferry Beach road. The
Ferry Beach road asks full fare to the camp
Boston and Maine trains stop at the Ocean
Park station, which is nearer the Temple.
Travelling Passenger Agents.
The second days meeting opened in Bos-