The Portland daily press., 1890-06-20

again In report Of that committee, or rather
substitute for those resolutions, and this
harmless substitute received passage as fol-
lows:
In view of certain movements and tendencies
that seem to threaten our public scnool system ~
our American Institutions,
Resolved, That we believe the time has come
when all good citizens should comDlue tnelr FORCES
to maintain invlolate our present system OF un-
sectarlan schools, upon which depends our ma
tional prosperity; and that we should i resist all
funds or public properties, Of any kind. for the
forwarding or support OF any sectarian school or
Institution.
The conference appointed an important
committee OF four to be known as com
mittee of conference and comfy" to confer
with official bodies of other denominations,
In view OF wider Christian cooperation in
the religious work of the state. This COM
mittee was constituted as follows: Rev. w.
Dew. Hyde, ID. d., Rev, j. e. Adams, ID. D.,
Rev. Salem d. Towne. Rev. +. I. Bayley..
The audience enjoyed greatly the forcible
and well put address of Rev. r. b. Howard
on THE American Peace Society and Inter-
national Christian politics" Mr.. Howard
ciety, and gives his entire time to the inter-
ests Of this society. At the close of the ad
dress the conference passed resolution pre-
sented by Hon. j. b. Foster, endorsing the
sentiments that had been expressed.
In Memory OF Treasurer Barron.
At the afternoon session "The Extension
of Christ's Kingdom within the Church."
was ably discussed by Rev. F. S. Hunnewell
of Warren, Rev. F. T. Bayley, Rev. P. B.
Thayer. The following resolutions were in
troduced by DR.. 1. P. Warraen and adopted:
Resolved, That this conference express its
gratitude to God in the complete vindication after
many years Of waiting, of the name and sterling
character of Deacon John Wilson Barron by the
supreme court OF the state, thus removing In the
sincere mind OF every one, the least shadow OF
doubt that his sad death was other than by the
wicked hand Of the murderer.
Resolved, That this conference extend its warm
est sympathy and congratulation to Mrs. Barron
and the church in Dexter.
Prof. j. S. Sewall introduced resolutions
commencing the work Of the French Pro-
testant College at Springfield, Mass.
Among the eminent attendants upon the
conference, one who had from all greeting
of greatest affection and esteem was Rev. j.
Il. Hawes of Litchfield, who is now near his
92nd birthday. He Is erect and In good health
and still doing the. active duties Of the
pastorate. He is probably the oldest active
pastor In New England II not In the United
States.
In accordance with the usage of the church
in Bridgton there appeared a popularity in
the sacramental service, which carries a
Christian suggestion, the cup conveyed to
At D. M, Rev. j. I'll. B. Headley of Bos-
ton made an effective address on "Evange-
listic Work in New England"
At the evening session, Rev. E. b. Mason.
d. D., Of Brunswick, gave an interesting ad-
dress on "Christ's Kingdom in the World"
touching the great questions of socialism,
nationalism, political action and social life,
and Rev. e. G. Parker of Lexington, Mass,
gave an instructive and most attractive ac-
count of missionary tour round the
world"
The thanks of the conference was extend
ed to all who had aided in making the con-
ference q success, to the railroads, and espe-
cially to the hospitable people of Bridgton.
Missionary Societies.
At the meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary
to the American Missionary Association.
Wednesday, Mrs. Woodbury. was reelected
president.
The tenth annual meeting of the Women's
Maine Missionary Auxiliary was held this
morning. All the officers were reelected
with the exception of the vice president for
Franklin county, Miss Julia May Of Strong
being chosen for that place. The society Is
in prosperous condition. A vote of thanks
to the treasurer, Mrs. Rose M. Crosby Of
Bangor, was passed.