After discussion, the second resolution relating to a Union Missionary Magazine was laid upon the table.
Adjourned to 7.30 P. M.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The meeting was called to order at 7.30 by Elbert B. Munroe, Esq., of New York. Rev. Frank A. Warfield, of Massachusetts, conducted devotional services.
The minutes of the day were read and approved, and the Secretaries were authorized to complete the minutes to the end of the meeting, and the Executive Committee to print at their discretion.
Secretary Powell, in behalf of Rev. Dr. McIlvaine, of Rhode Island, who had been called away, extended the invitation of the churches of Providence, R.I., that the annual meeting of this Association for 1888 be held in that city. The invitation was accepted.
The Association listened to an address by Hon. William P. Frye, of Maine.
Secretary Beard, of the Association, presented an address of thanks.
A response was made by W. H. Fenn, D.D.
Voted to adopt Dr. Beard’s statement as a minute, to go upon the records. The minute is as follows: