Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-10-10
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provement in the condition Of the existing
associations Of oar state. We commend
the faithfulnes. snd wisdom Of osr Stats
secretary ami feel sure that his ardurous
iabors are appreciated By the asso-
cations with which be has
worked. We see nothing 20 eritieisc, bu'
much to commend. The sugzestions made
By Mr.. j. 81. Flake. the chairman Of the
state committee, commend themselves to
our Judgement and We believe that II they
were fully carried out the work in our State
would be greatly advanced
The work Of the STATE secretary il most
necessary and beneficial and we recommend
that the convention raise the SUM Of $1,000
suggested BIZ the State committees report
az the amount necessary for carrying on
the work another year and that the com
mittee be instructed 70 make such arrange.
ments that, If possible. shall secure TO the
State the services Of the present effcieien,
State secretary, X. Fl. Shelton, for another
year.
inasnlueh az the college association work
is especially among young men, who are
in a measure, TO direct the Thought
and energy Of future year.
We would suggest that the State secretary
give portion Of his TIME TO this particular
branch Of our State work.
We realize that the element Of spiritual
life 10 our associations il the most iInpar-
taBt element. IL is therefore TO be hopsd
and prayed that all associations be urged to
give more earnest heed 20 the demand for
mass meetings for men, Bible classes, train
ing classes and eyangeiisfie work among
young men as il is evident that in so far
as the associations are preeminent-
ly spiritual in their work 40 far
only may they hope 10 receive the hearty
support Of all Christian men.
As there has been much delay 10 remit
ting 10 tHe State treasurer the amount
appropriated By the different associations
for carrying on the State work. ve would
recommend that Immediately upon re-
turning home the secretaries of asso-
Citations raise, at once, the amount
pledged, securing i in smaller subscriptions
from those directly interc.ted in such work
and remit the same at once TO the state
treasurer. This takes care Of most i'm
por'ant matter promptly ami enables the
STATE committee TO better conduct its work
We are filled With gratitude to the Great
Head of the church for Hi. countless bless
ings IN The past, and see much Of promise
for the work in the future.
We recommend the following to serve on
the State committee for three years in place
Of those whose tsrms have expired " x.
foss, Portland +. -. phiibriek W ateryiIle .
II. \. Duncan, Bath g, w Bean. Lewis
ton i. W. Amick. Freeport and nominate
iof corresponding member Of the interas-
tional committee. W. ). Corey of Portland.
Respectfully submitted
JutfN II. BoAHpMAs.
=. Il SMuEY.
W. l.. TArFAS.
Invitations were received from Auburn,
Wateryille and Bath associat ions for the
next convention. These invitations were
referred To the State exeCufi ye committee
for consideration and final action.
State Secretary Sheltf n answered a few
questions found in the question drawer and
the convention adjourned.
Saturday Moor.
NJ the noon recess the State committee
held an executive session and considered
the State work Arran0pmsuts are being