The Portland daily press., 1900-10-12
Suggestions for Advancement Of the
Society.
Rev. Mr.. Knickerbocker
Discusses Prohibition.
Mr. Harry S, VOse of WaterviIle
Chosen President.

The second days convention Of the
Maine Universalist Young Peoples
Christian Union convened yesterday
morning at All Souls Universai1st
church Of Morr1lls.
The session opened at 7.3O O'Clock with
a 'Quiet Hcur'' service, led by Mrs.
Marlsn H. Leslie OF Waterville, ths sub
1ect being Choosing a Master" The
regular session of the convention opened
at nine O'Clock, acting President FL, S.
Vose Of Waterville, presiding The open
ing prayer was offered by Rev w. W.
Hooper OF Deering Center, the state mis-
s1onary of the denomination.
The first half hour of the session was
devoted to the interests of a junior con-
gress, conducted by Mrs. Olive M. Kim
ball of Turner Center, the stats superln-
tendent Mrs. Kimban explained the
work of the junior union, saying that
practically it was part Of the nior
union SO far as its plan OF work is con-
cerned
Mrs. Winship OF Lewiston spoke on the
question of securing a good average at
tendance at the meetings. The method in
use by the Junior union at Lewiston is
the star roll, containing the names of the
young people. II present star is placed
opposite their name Miss Georgia Brad =
ley OF Portland of the Church of the Mes
slab, spoke OF the marking system This
system includes the giving Of four marks,
one each for attendance, reciting a verse
OF scripture, committing verse of scrip
ture to memory, and for decorum.
Rev. E d. Chaping answered the
question as to whether OF not the junior
union work 1nterferes with the Sunday
school The speaker advanced the idea
that the union is a great help. Miss
Abbie Trefethen of Portland spoke on the
matter OF cultivating a spirit of reverence
among the children. The speaker said
that the spirit OF reverence could best be
shown by the junior superin tendent, and
by the general attitude and decorum Of
the senior members.
The business session OF the convention
was next resumed. The committee on
finance through Miss E. Louise FernaId,
reported having audited the books and re-
ports of the secretary and treasurer and
found the same correct The committee
on reports and recommendations was
made by Rev j. III. Atwood, The report
included the following recommendations
The renewal Of the pledge of loyalty to
the central union and promise of support
in its work; the continuance Of the sever
aI departments of work of the state
union; that more time be allowed the
junior work on the programme Of the
state conventions; that each union con-
tribute one dollar during the year to be
divided between the state and central
unions; that Christian Citizenship Sun
day be observed each year when possible,
and that greater efforts be made to secure
better citizenship; that Mr.. Fred S. Rand
be appointed as transportation agent to
arrange for rates. etc to the next ma
tionaI convention; that appeals for aid
be made to the executive committee in
stead OF the convention; that the amount
of the per capita assessed be referred to
the executive committee; that the sum of
$1O0 be appropriated for state missionary
work, the money to be expended by the
direction of the executive committee
that the publishing OF the quarterly
paper, the Christian Union Worker, be
continued. and that $S5 be appropriated for
this purpose; that the mem bers of the
unions do what they can to secure en-
dOwment and pupils for Westbrook semi
nary. The several recommendations were
considered separately and adopted with
out much discussion.
The talk on the Y. P. G. q. Atlanta
convention which was omitted on We'd