Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-03
THE Y. P. S. c. B.
VI kennebec County in Annual
Session At Gardiner.
Train EeFdled On Satdy RiT1 Road.
10 One Seriously Injured.


GARDfsEs. June 2. The Kennebec
County Union Of Young Peoples Societies
Of Christian Endeavor met at the First
Bsptist church In This city this afternoon
and evening. A. the afternoon service the
chapel contained nearly leo Christian En-
desvorers, delegates being present from
more than half Of the IS societies in the
county. The service opened q. o'clock
with President ]. R. Townsend Of Augusta
| IN the chair. Prayer was offered by Rev.
j. 4. Cochrsne Of Hsiloweil. The address
81 welcome. by Rev. G. Owen, pastor Of
me Fisst Baptist church IN this city, was
| most cordial and hearty, full of
the Chris an Endesvor spi'i. A
brief response was made by J. X.
Bor-dmsn of 'he Congregational Y. p. S.
G. E. OF August. At 'he business session
which followed Rev. J. NJ. Wymsn Of Au.
gGsta, Mss Daisy Brooks of Aususts and
Mss Alice Ben amin Of Gardner were sp-
pointed committee to nominate officers
for the ensuing year. and Rev. J. T. Coch-
rsne of Hslieweii. Mr.. Leavitt of this city
and Miss Emily Milliken of Augusta were
appointed committee on resolutions. 1t
uoion, or some person delegated by him, be
Instructed to visit the several societies in
union during the coming six months, ard
that The societies Immediately make
contributions to ihe treasurer of
the union for the support of this
work and for the Introduction Of socie-
ties where none now exist. The reports of
the president, recording secretary and
treasurer showed the society in fine condi-
lion. President Tow nsend's report showed
IS societies with total membership of 800;
gain Of four societies and 100 members
during the year. He urged two lines Of
work, the development Of ass ociAts men,
oers into active members and the develop
ment Of active members into members Of
the church. The roll call Of societies
showed successful work being done in each
locality. A topic, 1.-THE Sooi-ty and the
Pastor" was very prof'sbly and interest
ingiy handled by Rev. J. M. Wymsn of
q ugustA.
After Rev. Mr.. Wymsn's talk Pres.
Townsend opened the question bcx and
general discussion on the queries it con-
tanned animated the audience for nee,ly an
hour. II was very informal and highly
profitable service. At o'clock an invita-
ton was issued for an adjournment to the
upper room below where tables had been
handsomely spread with most substantial
collation. Of establss kindly provided by the
young members Of the First Baptist Y. 7.
8. C. f. At its conclusion al hour in So
cisl intercourse, committee meetings, etc.
was uost protitabiy employed. The ever
lag service WAS held in the main au1itorI-
um which was we'll filed.
The committee on resolutions through
their chairman Rev. J. + Cochrsne. pre-
-en.ed the following which we're adopted :
Resolved. That we exprets our sense of
the ;eat value of the meetiugs Of this
-ec~nsy uui-ay-sa3essaee+sy- request xtis rs&
cisties connected with it to send delegates
if possible, ard il not, then report by letter.
Resolved, That we will give especial st
.ention to the endeavor to reach and raise
our associate members 10 Christ, and the
prepar alton Of our active members for
church membership.
Resolved, That we commend TO all the
societies, DR.. Fultcn's plan for subscribing
two cents a week for foreign missions.
Resolved, That we recommend the for
nation OF prayer circles in the societies,
wherever practicable.
Resolved, Thst we recommend the Gold.
co Rule as sn aid n Christian Ecdeavcr
ami Christian fellowship; and advise its
adoption next after the denominsional
PAPER of each secretary.
Resolved, That this convention regrets
the withdrawal Of the M. Il society of
Waterville from our fellowship. The loss
e such earns 81 and Influential workers can
not but be felt. We shall ever welcome TO
our convent ous those members whose in
terest erd sympathy are still with US.
Resolved, That the thsrks OF the Uoion
are hereby given to its officers, who have
so faithfully and efficiently discharged
their du,;es; and also to the Baptist society |
Of Gardiner for its generous hospitality, |
including bountiful coils'ion.
Il CoCHRANg, ! Committee |
EMILY w. MnLIKES. on
f X. LEAvrTr, J Resolutions.
Rev. J. M. Wyman for the nominating
committee presented the names of the fol- |
lowing officers who were elected by the
union: President. J. r. Townsend Of
Augusta; recording secretary. c. S. Mars |
ton. Hslloweli, corresponding secretary, |
Annie Fowler Of Aus as''; treasurer, Miss
Alice NJ Ben amin Of Gardiner. II. l..
Peabody, general secretary OF the Augusta
Y. NC. A, led rou.iog praise service |
At 8 o'clock. 1t WAS followed by Anna |
Sargesnt Hunt Of Augusta who read poem
embodying in the rare msnner peculiar
to this talent ID lsd7 the primal elements of
Christian endesvor. Ii WAS At once poetic |
and beautiful, couched in choice language |
and full Of rich thoughts and suggestions |
(, the Christian Endeavorer. The address
OF the evening and 'he convention was de-
livered by that prince Of Christian Endeav-
orers. Rev L. Ii. Hsllock Of Wsterville. |
His sut i,ct Vas Present Opportunities |
for Chr sian Endesvor," and he elaborated |
the following points The opportunities
are everywheIr, oa every hand The
Christian E1desvorer can demonstrate to
he world the srs1d result Of ten years OF
Christian Endessor work. The conditions
for grsnd work along this line
are nov favorable. The Christian
.ndesvur is doing christian service what
public ii $ itusions are doing iu educational
and business matters. There are oppor-
tuoities in the daily school life. Hold your
self loyal t. Christ. This is the chief
requisite shen you have done so then 20
oat and bring your personal Influence TO
bear on your friends snd fellow endesvor-