The Portland daily press., 1890-06-19

900, and expenditures of $29,519.26, leaving
balance in favor Of the society.
The Woman's Auxiliary has increased its
collections more than 25 per cent, reaching
handsome sum far exceeding any previous
year in the history of this most important
auxiliary.
The secretary, Rev. J. E. Adams, d: D.,
presented the S3rd annual report, OF the
Maine Missionary Society. 1t was hopeful,
encouraging and full of meaning, as indicat-
ing the bearing of this missionary work up
on the prime interests OF our state.
ssThe society has aided the past year 1877
churches, employing 101 men, whose aggre-
gate labors reach total of seventy and two
thirds years Of service. The average grant
in aid of churches is $50. The missionary
operations reach not less than 4,346 families,
and indirectly benefit a far greater number.
Several new churches have been instituted
and many languishing churches been revived.
The society regrets deeply that the eff
cient state missionary, Rev. e. A. Harlow,
has. iby consideration of health, felt COM
PEELED to retire from the field. His work has
been always faithful, and exceptionally sue
cessful. The society will take steps at once
to fill this vacancy In line of effort second
to none in importance and fruitfulness.
The secretary's report noted many ad-
Yanees at local points, especially the forma-
tion Of church and the building Of chapel
at outer Long Island. The report Of the
secretary raises into view the need of de-
nominational conference comfy and real
Christian charity to consider how the needs
of our state may be met, and especially to
devise some way to stop this disgraceful
waste of the Lords money which is going
on in those places where there are three or
four churches where one would be sufficient
for all, and is all that can be supported The
formation of circuits Of several churches uD-
der one missionary pastor was recommend
ed and the work Of county missionaries was was
warmly commended. The report OF the
secretary was on all hands. pronounced not
only thorough, but high toned throughout
catholic and charitable in all its suggested
measures and indicating lines of policy and
operation.
All in all the situation may be truthfully
pronounced most encouraging. This vener-
able and honorable society Was never doing
better or more benefcent work. The accep-
tance OF the report was moved by Rev. Geo.
Lewis Of South Berwick and seconded by
Rev. K. M. Cousins of Cumberland Mills in
pertinent and impressiv i've words. Other
addresses by clergy and laymen followed,
especially telling being the brief addresses
by Rev. George M. Howe, Mr.. j. X. Libby of
Biddeford, the Rev. Father Hawes of Litch-
dress by Rev. Z. A. Harlow, the retiring
state missionary.
The report of the secretary, after resolu-
lions in harmony with the tenor of returns
from the field presented by Rev. Mr.. Jen-
kins Of Gardiner was accepted and adopted
In the election of officers, the following
board were chosen: President Prof. l.. l..
Paine: vice president. Hon. J. S. Wheel
wright; secretary, Rev. j. K. Adams, ID. D.;
treasurer, John L. Crosby. Esq. To fill the
board of trustees Rev. E. A. Harlow, Madi-
son.
Place of meeting of society next year, Wa
terville. Preacher, Rev. X. T. Hack, Bel
fast; alternate, Rev. Z. A. Harlow, Madison
Afternoon Session.
At the afternoon session the report of the
committee of Sunday school was presented
in its main points by the secretary of the
Sunday schools, Rev. B. P. Snow of Willard,
who gave the leading figures. There are in
the schools 23,454 members, including in this
total teachers, officers and pupils. The fam
lilies connected with the churches are set
down as 1855, and this number may be in
structively compared with the whole num-
Der enrolled in Sunday schools. The regis
ter of those of school age (0etween four and
2D gives total Of Of some $4,000. The to-
tai in all Sunday schools Of all denomina-
tions, 104, 500; in this latter number all Sun
day school members, adults as well as chill
dren, are reckoned.
The population of the state is about 650,-
900 and it is seen at once that the portion of
our people, young and older, outside the
Sunday school, Is unfav0rable large.
The report suggested lines Of advance
open before the Sunday schools and made
note of the fact, as recruiting agency for
the membership of the church, the Sunday
school optranks all others:
Rev. George Lewis of South Berwick,
spoke with force on the Sunday school
as atfording superior training for sterling
manhood and womanhoOd, and for a vigor-
Gus and reliable constituency in the church.
This training can be had no other way than
by Bible study.
The value of the Sunday school in meeting
the gospel needs of destitute portions of the
state was emphasized by Mr.. Clinton A.
Woodbury., who also in fresh and telling ut
terances vindlcated the high position he as
signed to the Sunday school In its grand low
ing influence upon the community at large.
The report Of the secretary was accepted
to be printed.
Bowdoin College was now heard from
through a report from the committee
to visit the college. This report, prepared
by Rev. f. S. Root of Auburn, reviewed the
instruction, administration, religious tone
and social life of the institution, and be-
slowed high commendatlon upon the teach
ing, study and general influence of Bowdoin.
Very bright and interesting pictures of Bow
doin life were given by Mr.. Stearns, recent
| graduate OF BOwdoin, now in And0ver Sem
| inatary, and Mr. Evans, now a member of
the college. AS a representative of the ex-
| amining committee OF the college, Rev. B. p.
Snow poke OF the sound and progressive
methods Of teaching. the success Of the work
| done and his conviction, he believed well
taken, that, considering any demands that
can be reasonably made upon q first class
| college, Bowdoin meets all these demands.
| Rev. DIR. Mason, the recently installed pas
| tor Of the church in Brunswick, added re-
| marks OF great interest and warm commend
| alton based on his personal observation OF
work, study and life at Bowdoin.
The conference committee to visit Bangor
| Theological Seminary reported through Rev
| +. I. Bayley OF Portland. Bangor Is doing
work that deserves hearty approval. n
| quantity and quality of instruction in the
breadth and depth Of its course the Seminary
| is up with the times.
Remarks were made by Prof. l.. l.. Paine
Galen G. Moses of Bath, Prof. j. S. Sewell
| and others. Mr.. Davis of Bangor urged the
Seminary's need Of gymnasium.
At the anniversary of the Maine Branch Of
president. Rev. IF. T. Bayley, presided
This society gathers funds to aid the educa
| tion of worthy students in college and semi
nary, who are looking forword to the work
of the ministry.
Reports from president, secretary and
treasurer were made showing that the re-
ceipts Of this successful society are small
Prof Davis of Bangor and DR.. Warren Of
Portland, spoke in the interests of the cause
Others pleaded earnestly for this agency oi
aid to meritorious students.
The following board of officers was elect
ed: President, Rev. F. Il. Bayley; vict
president. Prof. J. S. Sewall; secretary, Rev
S. ID. TOwne; treasurer, Prof. Henry l.
Chapman; auditor, DR.. Alfred Mitchell.
just before the close of the afternoon ses
sion, resolutions relating to Catholicism
were introduced and referred to specia
| committpe The conference unanimOuSl,
adopted a resolution calling upon Congress
to take action relative to the recent Suprem,
Court decision as to original packages.
A large and delightful meeting Of th
ladies was held this forenoon in the interes
of the Women's Auxiliary to the Board o
Foreign Missions, at which Mrs. w. I'll. Fem
of Portland, presided and Mrs. Woodbury.
Dana Of Portland, treasurer, gave her an
nual report of the Maine Auxiliary. TIL
report was most thriving Every society i
Maine had contributed and every one has in
creased its contributions