Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1912-01-01

! this week by the American Press As
ISOLATION. In this matter it is ex-
planned that the aim of the movement
! is to bring into the church and its
work the same zeal The same high
standard of efficiency, the same ag-
gressive. manly vigor that are mani
tested in the highest type of the
American business enterprise.
1t is an aim that will appeal to any
right thinking man.
Five vital points of emphasis are the
basis of the movement
First.-Evangelism. More men in
the church and those who are in at
work for others.
Second.-BibIe study. Every man
familiar with the word of God and
alive to its message.
Third-Social service. Every man
interested in and working for the COM
munity in which he lives.
Four-5oys' work. A square deal
for every boy that he may grow into
we'll rounded, fully developed Chris
tan manhood.
Five.-Missions. Every man inter
ested in and familiar with the world
wide aspect of Gods kingdom.
The great meetings to be held in
Portland during the eight days begin
ming Jan 6. 1912, are the opening guns
of the ampaign-inspiratio in
structive. just to help men get the
vision. The real work is To come later,
under the guidance of the local com
mittees. covering period of years.
Similar campaigns such as are to be
held in Portland are being held in 76
cities. covering the country like
blanket and reaching practically every
man and boy in America.
The method outlined by the national
committee is as follows: In all the
strategic centers of the country com
mittees composed of 100 of the leading
men of the community have been
formed. This committee through sub
committees has made or Isl engaged
in making extensive surveys fof exist
ing conditions. Positive facts are the
basic principles upon which the vari-
Gus questions contained in these sur
vey blanks are to be ahsWeredLto stop
working in the dark, to be prepared to
fight social and moral evils, as you
would fight an epidemic. From these
survey blanks large charts are to be
made under the guidance of experts
who have made a life study of the
various phases as contained in the
survey blanks. These charts are to be
used in connection with the lectures
and Institutes to be held during the
Portland convention week, Jan. 6 to IA.
For instance, the social service COM
mittee of Portland has investigated
and procured data covering the bust
ness of the loan sharks who prey as
vultures upon the poor and helpless.
The question has been handled in a
calm, sane, businesslike way, and no
measures will be adopted or steps taxi
en- other than those based upon a care
fully conceived program Doubtless in
the very near future a plan will be
adopted similar to that in use in New
York and other states so that the
needy people who desire. to borrow
little money TO tide them over periods
of misfortune, illness or other disable
ments can secure the loans at a no
larger rate than per cent interest
This is but one Of the many features
investigated by the social service COM
mittee of Portland. And the campaign
is not to be confined to Portland, but
other Maine cities including Bangor,
Lewiston, Bath and Calais, are making
similar studies of civic conditions and
needs Smaller country towns are
considering the desirability of adapting
this work to their communities.
The pastors of all churches through
out the STATE of Maine have been Civ
en- a program of the week in Portland,
and all delegations intending to be in
Portland that week should advise with
their pastors or write to the Rev
Charles NJ. Woodman. chairman of the
committee of one hundred, Portland,
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