The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-10-15
MAINE uNIvERSALISTS.
Closing Meetings of the Sunday
School Convention.

The Maine Uniyersalist Sunday School
Convention held its closing sessions yester-
day. In the morning at o'clock social
service was held. In the absence of Rev.
w. w. Hooper, the leader, the exercises were
conducted by Rev. Mr. Shinn of Deering A
number of clergymen and members of the
Sunday school took an active part. and made
it an interesting and profitable exercise. At
the close short season was spent in friendly
intercourse.
A business meeting was held at 8 o'clock,
opened by prayer by Rev. Mr.. Hayden Of Au-
burn. The secretary and assistant secretary
were both absent, and Rev. Byron A. Mead
of Augusta, was elected to fill the vacancy
The committee on credentials reported ad-
ditional delegates present from Lewiston,
Portland and Hiram.
Mrs. Eaton of Skowhegan, was added to
the list of delegates. The whole number re-
ported present was 90.
The committee on nomination presented
the name of Mr.. j. v. Bradley, Portland, for
President; Mr.. j. w. Knowlton, Vice Presi-
dent; Rev. J. S. Gledhill. Secretary; Mrs. j.,
S. Hobbs, Treasurer; Rev. NJ. Crosley, Port
land, Rev. r. H. Aldrich, Fairfield, and Hen.
Albert Moore, North Anson, Trustees.
The report was accepted and the secretary
pro tenn was authorized to cast the ballot OF
the convention for the nominees Mr.. Brad
ley made appropriate remarks.
The committee on finance reported the
accounts of the secretary and treasurer cor
rect. s.a- -l '..a eo"-
Further business was postponed until
afternoon.
At. 1890 o'clock Mr.. j. V. Bradley Of
Portland illustrated the Sunday school les
son for October 18th in the "Helper" before
class of twelve boys. The services were
interesting, con sisting of singing, scripture
reading, prayer by Rev. Henry Blasehsrd. as
responsive reading and reading of the con-
Mrs. A. G. Lewis of South Boston was
introduced and escorted to the platform.
She read an essay on Sunday school lnstrue-
ton, holding the close attention of the audi
ience. At the conclusion of the reading
vote of thanks was passed to Mrs. Davis,
At the close of the essay, the children
took seats on the platform and p, were
instructed by Mrs. Lewis in "Object Teach
ing" The exercises closed with singing
sJesus Loves me- and repeating the Lords S
prayer in concert
Rev. Mr. Blanchard made remarks, com
| mending Mrs. Lewis address and the cnll-
1 QreQ S exercises IOilOWlue W. AAO "AoS ONO
| en- the subject of instructing young enlidren
| on the literal Interpretation of the scriptures
relating to the birth of Christ as set forth in
| the New Testament.
Rev. DIR. French spoke on the same sub
| iect and differed on some points introduced
| by Rev. Mr.. Blanchard.
DIR. Weston was called upon and gave his
| views upon the subject under discussion. He
| said he believed the New Testament account
| of the birth of Christ to be just as it was re-
! corded, and agreed with Mr.. French ON this
| point. Mrs. Lane also expressed herself to
| be firm believer in the record. Rev. MI
| Shinn took lively part in the discussion.
| The meeting closed with the benediction
| bv Rev. Mr.. French. The visitors were taken
| charge of by friends and kindly provided for
| Those who gathered in the church parlor al
| the dinner hour were served with an excel
| lent repast
| AFTERNOON SESSION.
| The business meeting opened at 1.30 with
pray er by Rev. Mr.. Crosley of Portland, The
| committee on the secretary's report submit
| ted their report, read by Rev. Mr. Crosley II
| the absence of the secretary. The Myrtle
was recommended to be used in all th'
| schools.
Rev. Mr.. Shnn suggested that the conven
1 tion Shou1dHhova O fair understanding In re