Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-05-09

| nected with ms ministry AT kents Hill when
in response to an Invitation of father Went
WORTH he preached sermon at his house,
when the whole congregation consisted OF
members of the household.
Bro. S. Pierce made some very interesting
remarks, speaking of the small salary which
/ he used to receiye--sometimcs not more than
forty dollars--of his expenses and sacrifices.
He spoke of his success in preaching full sal
walton.
Bro. II. c. Tilson, formerly of the Maine
/ Conference, now a member and Presiding Ell
der of Wisconsin Conference, made some
remarks The speaker referred to the pleas
ure it gave him to be able to meet with the
brethren Of the conference after twenty-five
years absence. He spoke in touching Ian
guagc of his acquaintance with father Went
worth.
An appropriate hymn was sung.
Rev. S. L. Wctherbec of Bddcford, was the
first speaker who spoke to the case of Brother
j. w. Sawyer. He spoke of his acquaintance
with him from early boyhood. He said his
most prominent traits of character were con-
scientiousness, tirmness, and perseverance.
Though generally appointed to hard fields of
labor, he was probably instrumental in saving
more souls some years OF his ministry than
any other members of the conference. The
speaker described his dying scene, as he
/ fell so suddenly in the field within sight of
! his own home-of the anxious waiting of the
wife and the little ones, and the sadness and
overwhelming sorrow of the family as his cold
remains, which had been seen repeatedly
during the day by the wife-was brought
home.
/ Brother j. Colby, lis Presiding Elder. made
some touching remarks in which he referred
to his last sermon, on the previous Sabbath
as one of remarkable JUNCTION and power
/ The congregation was convulsed with grief,
sobs being heard in all parts of the house.
1t was announced that the wife of the deceas-
ed was in the congregation-and it was sug-
gested that collection be taken for her bene-
fit; and probably congregation never es-
tecmed it greater privilege to give than on
this occasion. The collection amounted to
$40.
Brother B. Lufkin was the first to speak in
lIoyt. He spoke of him as being one of the
sweetest spirits he ever knew.
Rev. A. Sandcrson, his Presiding Elder, was
the next speaker. He spoke of him as being
one of the most successful ministers of the
Gospel which he ever knew Though not
brilliant preacher, he was a most faithful pas
tor, man of God whom all that knew him
loved. His death was sudden, and his family
and church, and large number of friends are
deeply smitten.
Rev DR.. Weber was next introduced to
speak to the case of Bro. Geo. Wingate He
said that whatever had been said in reference
TO the sweetness of spirit and gontleness of
manners of those who had been presented by
former speakers, all was true in reference to
Bro. Wingate. III was well educated, a good
preacher. perfect gentleman, and true
friend. He otficiated at his funeral; he died
like his brethren, in the Lord, leaving young
wife and two twin babes to be cared for by
the church.
Bro. j. Colby also made some remarks.
Another large collection of SS4 was taken
for the benefit of DR.. Wingate. 1T is more
blessed to give than to receive
Bishop Simpson then introduced, who
| spoke in reference TO the strange mortality
| which had prevailed during the year, cutting
down many men of mark both in the
church ana State. He spoke of the great
strain that has been upon US for the last few
years, and the special exposure of ministers.
He spoke of the death of McClintock, + oss,
Bishops Thompson and Kingsbery. No re-
port can do justice to his remarks. Seldom
are congregations melted
Bendiction by Bro. c. Wetherbee.
The Temperance Anniversary was held Sat
turday evening. D. B. Randall presided.
Speeches were made by d. b. Randall John
Allen, S. +. Wetherbee, J. Colby and others.
The remarks of Mr.. Allen were in his usual
happy style, narrating incidents of his early
life