Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1906-01-02

II
MEETING OF EAST OXFORD LOCAL
UNION NOT LARGELY ATTENDED Blu,
PROFITABLE.
Owing to the fact that the meeting o
the East Oxford Local Union OF Chris
tian Endeavor Societies was held In tn
midst of the holiday week, as well rs b
some other causes, the number of visit
ors from the societies in other place
was not large. but the several session
were not only enjoyable but profitable
for all those in attendance, and new
ideas and enthusiasm for the work wer'
gained by those present.
The session opened at the South Pari
Baptist church at II O'Clock Wednesda.
forenoon, the president Of the Union
Mrs. T. s. Barnes of South Paris, pre-
siding. The morning session was de
voted to two papers, one on "Christial
EndeavOr and the Home" by Rev. A. K
Baldwin of South Paris, and the othel
on "Chrstian Endeavor and the Com
munity," by Rev. B. S. Rideout of Nor
way, each of whom considered theil
respective phases of the work in a very
effective and helpful way.
| In the afternoon service of prayer
was led by Rev. A. K. Baldwin, follow
ing which certain routine business wa
transacted. The first paper OF thu
session was by Rev. Frederick Newport
| of Oxford, on "Christian Endeavor anC
Foreign Missions" Mr.. Newport wa
unable to be present, but sent his paper
which was read by Rev. j. w. CHESHIRE
It was an appeal for the support o.
foreign missions by Christian Endeavor
ers, not as If it were mere giving, but al
an investment in the business of spread
ing the gospel of Christ.
In the absence of the one to whom ha6
been assigned the topic, "Christiar
Endeavor and Home Missions" Rev. B
s. RideOut was called to supply biz
place, and spoke in advocacy of home
mission work, especially favoring the
doing of some definite work, the results
of which may be seen or known, rather
than an indiscriminate or hap-hazard
giving.
A general discussion of these mission.
airy topics was participated in by several
of those present.
The last paper of the afternoon was by
Rev. E. o. Taylor of Paris Hill, on the
need of Bible study in the present age.
Mr.. Taylor cited numerous instances OF
the misquotation, misinterpretation and
misapplication of Scripture, not only by
those who are ignorant, but by people OF
intelligence and learning, and even by
eminent divines, and counselled, not
merely reading of the Bible, but a
thorough study of it, for all Christians.
Dinner and supper were served to the
visitors in the dining room of the church.
At the evening session a service of
song and prayer was led by Rev. Z. O.
Taylor, following which was brief
business session, at which the following
officers were chosen:
President-Rev. A. K. Baldwin, South Paris.
Pond.
Secretary-Mrs. r. A. Taylor. South Paris.
Treasurer-Mrs. T. 8. Barnes, South Paris.
The place of the next meeting is not
yet fully decided.
The committee on credentials report
ed an attendance of fifty Endeavorers.
rIUtu luO vi AOooiuoiOuo
the following was reported, and was
adopted:
Where's. the South Paris Baptist society has
so bountifuly provided for all our needs as
union In conference assembled, be 1t
Resolved. That we. the East Oxford Local
Union of Y. p. s. C.. E., extend our sincere
thanks in grateful appreciation; and be it further
Resolved. That copy OF these resolutions be
sent to the local press for publication, AMI that
copy he placed upon our records.
The address of the evening was given
BY Rev. P. F. Marston of Lewiston, an
interesting and powerful speaker. Mr..
Marston's topic was 1.-THE freedom of
youth, and the letters of age" and
though he did not announce it as text,
his address was an application of the
passage. when thou vast young thou
girdedst myself, and walkedst whittier
thou wouldest; but when thou shalt be
old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands,
and another shall grid thee, and carry
thee whittier thou wouldest not" The
speaker showed that the true freedom of
youth is not license to do whatsoever he
will, but freedom to do the right thing,
to live according to law, design and plan.
Self-control is the first essential for the
youth. Given that, and purpose to
live according to the laws of God, then
comes in the next thing, self-assertion-
the right and the power of the youth to
walk "whither he will" But the old
man, who has lived life of sin, finds
truly that another than his own will is
carrying him "whither he would moi"
There was a time when he 'cOuld drink
or let it alone"; but now the chains of
habit have bound him, and whether he
will or no, he cannot 60 by the door of
the saloon. Then he must be girded by
the prayers and sympathy of friends,
under the guiding hand of God.