Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-24
SEASIDE LOCAL.
christian Endeavorcrs Hold an Inter-
eSting Meeting in Ellsworth,

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The tenth convention of Seaside local
union, Y. P. $. c. E., was held last Friday
with the society of the Free Baptist
church in this city.
The corresponding secretary, II. A. b.
Stanley, of Ellsworth Falls, who gives
The AMERICAN an accurate report Of the
convention, says it was perhaps the most
interesting ever held by Seaside local
unioh. The meetings were very largely
attended, and much interest was shown.
The papers were able essays, and called
out many points, in discussion, which
were OF great Importance, particularly
the one by Mrs. Day. In the discussion
OF the topic, How to Awaken the Latent
Talent in our Members" many points
were touched upon by those who took
part, and it ought to result in an in
creased interest in work in all the socie-
ties. The address by Mr. Jordan was
an able statement Of methods OF getting
at difficult people. Altogether it was
most helpful meeting.
President Everett Il. Tinker presided at
the convention. The afternoon exercises
opened with a praise service led by II.
w. Dunn. This was followed by devo-
tional service, led by Rev. II. d. Bentley,
OF Bluehil. After reading Eph. /, Mr..
Bentley made some well-chosen remarks
upon The Holy Life, which We're fot-
lowed by season of prayer.
The address OF welcome was by Dea II.
w. Dunn, and the response by President
Tinker followed.
The business OF the convention was
then taken up. The journal of the last
convention was read by the recording
secretary and approved.
In the reports from societies all but one
reported. The reports showed an increase
i'll membership, interest and attendance.
The designations Of the vice president
and treasurer We're presented. IL. W.
Dunn, OF Ellsworth, Free Baptist, was
elected vice-pres ident, and Arthur l.. lIig
gins, of Ellsworth, Baptist, treasurer.
After singing, paper on Methods Of
{. +. Work., written by Mrs. Green, of
East Bluehill, was read by Rev. II. f. Day,
of Surry. Discussion upon he paper was
led by Dea Martin NJ. Moore, OF Ellsworth
Falls.
A paper, 1.-The Conduct of Young
People in Public Assemblies, by Mrs. II.
+. Day, followed. Discussion was fed by
f. L. Jordan.
Another musical select ion preceded the
discussion "How to Awaken the Latent
Talent in our Members. The discussion
was led by Rev +. l.. Hunt, of Ellsworth
Falls.
At O'Clock recess. for supper was taken
A meeting of executive committee was
held.
The evening session opened with praise
service led by Mrs C. 5 McEearn
Prayer within praise service was offered
by Rev. II. +. Day, and prayer after the
service by +. W. Richardson, OF North
Orland.
Recommendations OF executive COM
mittee were read as follows:
l. That next convention be held at
Surry some time in the last OF February,
1897.
=. That the president pay the expenses
of Mr.. JORDAN, OF Bangor y. NJ. {. A,
and draw on the treasurer for same.
g. That tine corresponding secretary
be authorized to huy book in which to
keep he stat isti les of the societ les, and to
draw on the treasurer for the amount.
The recommendations We're adopted. A
vote OF thanks was rendered the enter
tanning society.
The question box, conducted by Mrs.
Sarah w. Treworgy, was interesting and
Instructive. Then came the address,
"Personal Work., by Il. A. Jordan, OF
Bangor y. NJ. c. A.
Collection was taken, and after conse
Grafton service led by Rev. +. l.. Hunt, of
Ellsworth Falls, the "Mlzpah'' was
spoken.