The Portland daily press., 1895-10-24

see to it that through the ballot box they
did not permit encroachments upon the
Sabbath, and to rise in their might for
its preservation.
Mr. Everett Kimball of Kennebunk
told of Looking on the Bright Side OF
| Epworth League Work." and spoke
particularly Of the bright prospects for
work by the active members in bringing
into the fold the associate members Mr..
Kimball referred to the change in con-
ditions since the days of the fathers who
were apt to be dragged out to be made
martyrs, We can sleep at night without
fear that the executioner will arouse us
to drag us out to be executed because we
will not worship wooden gods. Mr..
Kimball believed that the Epworth
League would to a great factor in the
making of the perfect man of the future
and told how the Epworth League OF MS
Town town are among the best young
men there, ministering to the SICK anu
having the fire of faith and enthusiasm
in their eyes. Mr.. Kimbal said tna6
Epworthians were light hearted people
and if he could have his way he Wouio
plant leagues in every town from
Plvmouth Rock to the Golden Gate; from
the frozen North to the sunny Soutn.
He would have his young men pray at
tbe r,Imselier's door and in the sailors
| inns.
Miss Lottie E. Hill of Goodwin's Mills
read a carefully prepared little essay on
uTba Enworthian and the PASTOR in
which she told how the Epworthians in
return for the advice and assistance OF
the pastor should strengthen his hands
nv attendance at church services, urging
others to attend and helping him in other
ways
Miss Mabel l. King of Kezar Falls,
in describing 1.-THE Average Epworthian'
deplored the growing fondness for the in
telleotual at the expense of piety; and the
leyity of some of the young people at
times when it is manifestly improper, al
though the Epworthians should in all
proper ways enjoy levity as much as the
worlds people. But these are only the
Slight failures of people actuated by
high purpose to lead true Christian
life
Miss Christie Files of Gorham described
the Epworth Herald and its value to the
Epworthians. The Herald now has
circulation of $4,000 copies, larger
circulation than that of any other de-
nominational paper published in this
country.
Rev. Robert Lawton of Newfield, told
of The Etiquette of the Bible, which
he conceived to be the shaping OF man
ners and habits in accordance with Bible
teachings. The Bible gentleman will not
give elaborate dinners on Sunday for that
will keep the maid servant at work.
Neither will it take long drives for that
means work for his cattle and man
servant. The polite and cultivated of the
world may sheer at God and deny bis ex-
| istence but such are not the elite of the
Bible.
Rev. H. e. Frohock of Biddeford, de-
livered his address, Goods Word Tried.
A scholarly paper showing how in many
instances the Scriptures foreten the dis
coveries of science and the events OF
history. At the close of his address, Mr..
Frohock asked that all those who had
read the Bible carefully through should
manifest it, The show of hands was not
large In fact it was so small that In
announcing the result, Mr.. Frohock said
that he had sad tidings to convey to the
convention.
The short addresses were then resumed
| Pol of 10
street Y. p. S. G.. E.. told her hearers,
much that was of interest about the
poetry of the Bible.
| Miss Eunice Wilbur of Chestnut street
church had for her subject, "The Place
of Brains in Epworth League Work "
Miss Wilbur spoke entertainingly of the
value of education.
Mr. Georg. Stansield of Sanford was
the next speaker, his topic being GLOW
to Sustain Perpetual Revival" Mr..
Stansfield was followed by Mrs. Morse of
Woodfords who read a paper on "The
Books Most Helpful in My Religious
Life" by Mrs 6. E. Knight of Wood
fords. Other speakers followed.
This evening there was large
audience present to listen to the address
of Rev. Dr. VIM. Mart Brodbeck, who
was the principal speaker of the evening.
The COMMITTEES on nominations reported
as follows:
President-Rev. e. G. Strout
First Vice President-Rev. Geo. Stan
field.
Second Vice President-Miss Grace Tib-
belts.
Third Vice President-Miss Edith NJ.
Rogers.
.sFourth Vice President-.Jere McIntire.
Secretary-Rev. w. P. Lord.
Treasurer-Rev Edward Whitehouse
Executiev Committee = Mr.. Arthur
Chase, Rev. VIM. Cashmere, Rev. W. A.
Boston.
The report was accepted.
.. 1t was voted to accept the invitation of
of Chestnut street church of Portland, to
hold the next meeting with them.
Adjourned for supper in vestry.
The report of the treasurer, Rev. Ed
ward Whitehouse, was read and accepted.
The committee on resolutions reported