The Portland daily press., 1895-08-13
CHRISTIAN ALLIANCE CLOSES.
DR.. Simpson Surprised at the $4,000
Contribution.
Brief Addresses-Mr. Luce Refutes a
False Statement.
SPECIAL TO THE PREss.1

ESPECIAL TO THE PREss.]
Old Orchard, August 12.-The last
meeting of the Christian Alliance was
held this morning and called out IN audi
ence that packed the tabernacle. DIR.
Simpson presided, and offered prayer, and
then brief speeches were in order.
81 thank God for this meeting,'' said
DR.. Wilson, of New York.
Rev. f. W. Farr, said that in going out
from a meeting like this every one should
say, II will go in the strength of God. 7
Go in the spirit Of prayer; go singing; go
scattering blessings; go with a holy
courage, and above all go in the power of
the Holy Spirit
Louise Shepard sang, "We'n Never Say
Good Bye. -
Rev. Walter Russell said blessing had
fairly rolled over his soul
Rev. DIR. Mallory of Lowell thanked
God, that he was to go back to a church
that holds a constant convention. He
could but pity those who were to go to
cold and frosty churches. The convention
has woke people up and the four fold
gospel will be preached. He wanted all to
be ready to say, "What he says we do /;
Rev. /. Luce contradicted the report
that the campmeeting association is
making money out of these and other
meetings. In twenty-fOur years they
have had exactly 10 per cent dividend
for the entire time. His remarks had
special reference to reports recently pub
lished in a religious paper.
Miss Elizabeth Tobey of Boston, spoke
in favor of more work among the chill
dren.
the convention as having been a great
power for good
esMy heart is running over with joy, -
said a lady in the audience.
Deacon McGregor of Lowell, said lie
was going home with feeling that he
was willing to do anything for God.
Mrs. Margaret Clark of New York,
said that God had blessed the work of the
Alliance for twenty five years, but never
in such overfowing measure as at this
time.
Miss Shepard sang, "Jesus, the Light
of the World"
John Dewitt, the president of an asso-
citation of converted commercial
travellers, said that 1t seemed to MN the
great thing was to be workman, ap-
proved of God.
Mary A. Paine, subscribed $500 to the
Ksy Mr.. Chase of Old Orchard, said it
had been great convention, and one
that had blessed all interested in the
work.
Rev. George Kibby of Manchester,
thought there had been a strong under
current of divine love. which is the life
of Christ. The power OF God has been
manifest.
Mrs Ely said, "Pray for St. Louis"
Miss Draper of Sing Sing said, arise.
Go up. Tread down evil.
Mrs. Pearson of Boston said, II see
nothing before me but continual con-
yention.
Mr.. Blackman of Augusta spoke of the
pleasure he had experienced in listening
to the addresses He endorsed the work.
Mrs. Foote of New York said: This
is the best convention the Alliance ever
held. "
Miss S. Lindenberger thanked God for
the work that can now be accomplished
Mrs. Rounds of Chicago said that after
the grand results of Sunday there was
nothing left to do except to praise God
Rev. II. Holden OF Texas, who pledged
his entire property to help forward the
work of the Alliance, spoke in a very
earnest way of the condition OF those
'swho are living in the shadows, far be-
yond the sunlight of the gospel of
CbriSt ',nH-
''I want to be counted in with this