Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10

the Young Mems Christian Associations Of
Nuine will be closed by this meeting,
therefore.
Resolved, That as we have been per-
mi,t,si to come together at this time to re-
view the work committed to us for the year
past and to gain inspiration tor the year 10
come, we express our appreciation OF TINS
annual opportunity for meeting and discuss
ing the Important work 50 near our hearts,
believing that through this meeting together
our work in the future viii be improved i'll
quality and quantity.
That we express our cordial thanks to
the people OF Augusta who through
their Representatives welcomed us so cor
daily 1t our opening meefing. That We
extend our hearty thanS> 20 the Augusta
association for the labor it has under ken
in connection with our meetings TO the
members of the Congregational church for
the use of their beautiful AMI cCmmod'ous
buildings. to the people of Augusta who
have opere,l their homes for our entertain
ment, 10 the hotels for their special rates to
delegates. 10 the Maine Central Railroad
for reduced rates of fare, 10 tue kESSEBEC
JorRSAL for its splendid reports of all our
doings, and to al others of the press who
have aided US in thus bringing our work
before the public. 10 the Y. 7. 5. &. 4. of
the Congregational church for receiving us
so cordial, in the opening reception, to His
Exeellency. Governor Burlcigh for his GER
dial reception to our delegates and his
hearty endorsement of our work, 10 Mr..
and Mrs. Tyzzer for their sweet music, to
Messrs Taggart, Gordon and Gale, repre-
senting the work in other states, for their
| words of counsel. and TO President Whit
| man of Colby, for bis magnificent and
| inspiring address, and to everyone who in
ANYWAY has contributed to our pleasure,
| profit or comfort.
The farewell service was conducted by
S. A. Taggart of New York. member of the
| International committee, and most fittingly
! closed this the twenty SIKH annual conven-
| ton of Young Mems Christian Associations
| of Maine Mr.. Taggar, spoke Of the work
! to be done in Maine by thesc worhtrs when
| they return to their home association, and
urged upon them the great inheritance of
their mission. Following bin Mr.. Tyzzer
sang the beautiful solo, where is Thy
Soul" General Secretary Gale of the
| Worcester, Mass. association WAS the first
of the galaxy of speakers of the evening.
| He spoke of the need of
more positive work. Better men are
needed, more consecratpd men
needed. God demands this. iic demands
| a definite conservation for definite work.
Mr. Gale was followed by General Scrre-
| tarv K. A. Jordan of Bangor. Mr.. Jordan
spoke to the mothers in regard To their par
| in association work in Augusta, telling
touching story to illustrate the good the
/ Young Mems Christian Association had
/ brought to one mothers boy. Ten minutes
were given to reports from delegates who
/ had received something from the cOnven-
ton General Secretary Gordon of Boston
spoke on $50 into all the woril and preach
/ the gospel to every crcatnre--and
/ 10, | am with you always, even
unto the end of the word
as Christ used the disciples of old so He will
use you If You place yourself il that place
where you can he used. LINK your strength
with Gods power and 90 out in His name.
| After singing Throw Out the Life Line,
| Mr.. X. II. Shelton, State secretary of
| Maine, was introduced and spoke eloquently
on the work in Maine and its prosperous
outlook. He spoke an earnest appeal in
| behalf of the association in Augusta, an
appeal for building which shall
be devoted entirely to its use.
President Townsend and General Secre-
tary Peabody spoke of the benefit of the
convention to the local association. Rev.
j. S. williamson, Rev. |. &. Ross and Rev.
J. NJ. Wyman presented their testimonies
| on the association work. Mr.. Taggart gave
| the closing address, a ringing review of the
convention aud appeal for work in the State
and IN Augusta. At its close the final fare
well service was given, the assembled dele
gates forminga half circle with clasped
hands and singing the association hymn,
-.Blest be the Tie that Binds" Prayer by
Mr.. Taggart and the Lords prayer by the
assembled audience closed the impressive
service and the convention. Its outcome
must be felt in Augusta and in Maine.