The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1886-06-18
Prof. Chase believes that the school is

Prof Chase believes that the school is
needed by the church. He called attention
to the fund which will be raised if at the ex-
| piration of two years the present debt of
| $4,000 shall be paid. He assured the Con-
ference that every dollar of the debt is legt-
innate, and though the money was net first
lavishly expended, there were elegant build
ings to show for the expenditure and though
there had been carelessness and waste, there
had not been dishonesty.
Rev. Josiah 7. Hawes spoke briefly, urg-
ing the need of the school, and expressing
the hope that the financial affairs might be
satisfactorily explained.
Rev. L. II. Hallock of Portland was unan-
mously elected moderator for the ensuing
year. The session closed with the benedic-
| ton.
| Afternoon.
The final session was called to order at 2
| p m., by Rev. L. H. Hallock. After singing
''In heavenly love abiding, devotional exer-
cises were led by Rev. S. K. Perkins.
Rev. Charles H. Percival opened the dis
| cussion on "The true principles and methods
| of spiritual harvesting" in an address deep
| ly imbued with feryent spirit of devotion
| to the Master. Attention was called to the
| danger in the Society of Christian Endeavor.
| The fear was expressed that it would create
| feeling that there was religion for the old
and religion for the young. The dangerof
| mistaking the blossom for the fruit, in ne
| glecting to care for the young converts and
| the great work in the church was tenderly
urged
Prof. DEMO followed along the same line
of thought.
Prayers were offered by Rev. E. Bean and
Father Hawes.
The Conference contribution was then
taken.
The Communion of, the Lords Supper was
celebrated by Rey. Wellington B. Cross, of
Milltown, N. b., and Rev. G. II. Daniels
Portland, assisted by Deacons Peter E. Vose
Thomas R. Hale, Horatio Staples and S. w.
Larrabee. In conclusion the hymn MY
Faith Looks Up to Thee" was sung This
hymn was written by Rev. Roy Palmer,
former pastor Of Central Church.
The moderator resumed the chair and the
concluding business was quickly disposed of.
Horatio Staples, Portland, in a pleasant
speech offered a series of resolutions express
ing the thanks of the conference to Central
Church and its pastor, the churches and pas
tors of other denominations, the people of
Bath, the committee, the steamboat aud rail
road companies, organist and reporter. Rev.
Messrs. Dunnells Folsom and Fiske respond
ed. Rev. Mr.. Hallock warmly commended
the committee of arrangements in his closing
remarks.
After singing 'Blest be the tie that binds
our hearts in Christian love, and the bene-
diction by Rev. Father Harris, the confer
ence finally adjourned.
Miss Annie Wiley has filled the position of
organist very acceptably.
The conference has been reported as fol-
lows: Bath Times and Boston Globe, Coca.
Parshley; Lewiston Journal and Boston
Journal, r. P. Ham; Congregationalist, Miss
E. E. Emery; Mirror, Miss. E. Fl. Stanwood.
Winter Street Church.
AT the meetings of the Woman's Maine
Missionary Auxiliary, held at Winter street
church, Mrs. VIM. E. Gould presiding, Off
GERS were elected as follows:
President-Mrs VIM. L. Gould.
Treasurer-Mrs. Rose M. Crosby.
Secretary-Mrs. j. G. Wilson.
The county vice presidents were reelected
with the exception of Mrs. c.. w. Porter,
Aroostook in place of Mrs. Christie resign
ed, and Mrs. A. G. Fritts, Oxford, in place
of Mrs. Wilson elected as secretary
The Woman's Aid held an interesting
meeting, at which Mrs. j. p. Hubbard pre-
sided. Prayer was made by Miss Sarah
Evans. Miss Lunt and Miss Harrington,
American Home Missionaries made short
addresses which were received with interest
DR.. Woodworth followed in an urgent APP
peal for the cause of Home Missions.
From Mrs. Hubbard's report we learn that
the Aid has three missionaries in the field
and has contributed $1,000 in money besides
barrels and boxes of clothing and literature.
The stem cent PLAN was urged upon the
ladies, with $4,000 female church members
ten cents annually would aggregate large
sum.
The Woman's Board State Auxiliary met
at $50 Thursday morning. Mrs. w. II.
Fem presided, and made the opening adj
dress. 1t is an inspiration to listen to Mrs.
Fem on missionary topics.
Mrs. Tenney of California, presented the
greetings of the Pacific Board, and received
fraternal message in return.
The business commenced with the election
of officers. All the old officers were unani-
mously elected but one, Mrs. Zenas Crowell,
she having left the State. Mrs. Hiram Hous-
ton Of Wells was elected in her place. Mrs
Dana, the treasurer, read her report. The
amount contributed was $$675.79, slittlelin
excess of last year. Miss Spofford, the sec
retary's report showed very encouraing
state in mission fields, one thing in particu-
lar was the missionary spirit among the con-
verted heathen when this gloaious gospel
reaches their own hearts, they even save
from their food to send the blessed message
to others. One feature Of the home work
was impressive. Wherever there is great re-
ligious interest more missionary is done.
Nine new societies have been formed this
year, three new teachers have gone out to the
foreign field In closing Miss Spofford feel
ingly remarked that every penny given in
faith and prayer made the conversion of a
soul. After the reports the meeting took a
social turn, many ladies taking part, inspir-
ing one another to more faith and prayer and
larger work for the coming year.