The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-06-18

The treasurer remarks 'lt will be no
tced that the total expenditures of the year
have been $1S, 400. and the receipts from or
binary sources about $11 300, indicating de-
ficiency of $7l00. The generous legacies of
the year, $14,34l.6l, received exclusively
from women of the churches have supplied
this want and also enabled the treasurer to
add similar amount to the permanent fund
which had been reduced during the three
preceding years. The sum thus received be-
ing double that in 1887 $3.50, and with two
exceptions the largest amount realized from
bequests In any year of the s0ciety's life."
At the close of the treasurer's report the
secretary presented a remarkably tasteful
and ingenious box made by q friend of the
Maine Missionery Society, who, in his S7th
year, has made this box, inlaid with over
1000 separate pieces of wood, and sent it in
as his donation to the cause. The box was
sold at once for S15, and the generous buyer
redonated his purchase that it might be sold
again for the missionary work.
Inc report Of the secretary, Rev. j. K.
Adams, ID. d. was given this morning. and
Is of unusal interest.
Mr.. Adams refers to a few of the more
Interesting facts. He has spoken eight or
nine times In French at Biddeford, distribut-
ing nearly lOO Bibles among the French peo-
pie OF the two cities. and has the names of
10S persons who have left the Catholic
church. We want chapel there of our own
where we can welcome our French brethren.
| The quicker it is done the better it win be.
This Is the first movement of the missionary
society towards systematic work among the
| French, but the trustees believe the society
Is in the line of its duty in aiding the mis-
| sion. Mr. Towne held a series of meetings
| 40 Ellsworth Falls and 20 persons Expressed
hope of finding the new life, most of whom
| will come into the church in the near future
| Rev. Louis Films has done a good wears
| work at Freedom, and report 42 converts and
| IA additions.
An excellent report comes from Gilead
| Mr.. Moore of Bangor Seminary labored
faithfully for three months and gathered in
| large number of members. A parson age
has been built and permanent minIstry
established. For the full year there are re-
ported % conversions and % additions
| Houlton rejoices over a most thorough
awakening and Mr.. Cole reports the addi-
| lion of % members.
Mr.. James Richmond has labored faithful
ly at Lyman. Over $50 stands to the credit
OF this rural church through a house TO
house visitation. Mrs. Harriet Smith of
this church left to the society leg acy of
$1,000 which duplicates that of her husband d.
Deacon King Smith.
Medway is worthy of special notice. Much
effort has been put upon this field for MANY
years. church Of 30 members has been
wards pastors salary and Mr.. Kenniston
has been ordained and installed.
AT Moose River church was gathered
early in September, begun a house of
worship. which is now furnished on the ont
side and having fine bell, the gift of Mr.
Haynes of Augusta. Help is needed TO fit
the audience room for use
Another church was organized at Olamon
with 10 members, under the labors of Mr
Mcdonald, aided by Mr.. Towne. Mr.. Nc
Donald returns to them for the summer
months A chapel should be built there
now.
The chapel at Outer Long Islano dedicat.
ed In September at cost Of .$1,325, and q
pulpit set, the gift of several Sunday school
and Christian Endeavor friends has since
been received, upon which is inscribed
From Mrs w. K. and Miss G. w. Hill tr
the Outer Long Island Church." There is !
debt upon the new church building at Seba.
go Station and the band of women Ieadint
there, is deserving of sympathy.
In the department of general work" fou,
have been employed during the wear, Rev
s. d. Towne, Rev. S. S. York and Mrs. S. r.
Foster, who were sent out by the Woman
Auxiliary for the sumner Mr., York gave