Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1870-06-24

held at Bath. A collection was taken up for
INDECENT ministers, amounting to seventy
dollars.
The raising of the balance of the subscrip-
ton was then resumed, and in a short time the
whole amount and 1857 besides, was raised,
making the subscription for Westbrook Semi
nary Sl2,457. Quite a sum was also raised
for the Murray fund
During the raising of the Westbrook fund
a widow lady from the town of Wales gave
$500.
General Hersey gave two thousand dollars
in addition to his subscription of two thousand
Mt the Bangor meeting last week.
At 1915 the dedicatory exercises of Hersey
Hall commenced with reading of Scriptures
and prayer by Rev. w. f. Gibbs of Port
land. Sermon by Rev. A. Battles of Bangor.
Maine Baptist Convention.
On Wednesday the question presented
for consideration, as to the ways and means to
be employed in aiding the feeble churches.
Various measures were suggested.
Rev. Mr.. Crane of HaHowell spoke
nestly in reference to the aid and counsel
given by the Board to churches in settling
ministers with them. In the course of his re-
marks, he said: There are $50 ministers in
the State and 10 engaged in active service;
about 20 of them not engaged. Some of them
may be intirm or aged, but think this is too
large proportion that are not actively en-
gagged. Why is this? Do churches use the
material at hand? Do they not pass bys II so,
can they reasonably expect the Lord to send
forth laborers. Some of these men are will
ing to labor, and though they may not be so
brilliant as they desire, yet am led to believe
that there are sufficient laborers in the field.
1t is also our duty to retain those young men
who belong to the State. A large portion of
them 90 out Of the State to complete their
education, and attractions are presented that
have an influence"
Rev. DR.. Kicker of Augusta, spoke of the
pleasing relations that existed between him
and his brethren and their promptness in re-
spending to his appeals for money, and urged
upon them the old fact that if monies are to
be obtained ii must be attended to by them
selves personally.
Interesting remarks were made by other
clergymen on the same subject.
In the afternoon, Rev S. D. Bowker pre-
scented the fraternal greetings of the State
Congregational Conference, and Rev. Mr..
Atkinson those of the Maine Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. II. S.
Burrage presented the report on Foreign Mis-
sions, which he followed by an interesting
speech on the work of the American Baptist
Missionary Union in France, Denmark, Ger
many, and Telogoos. Report adopted.
Rev. DR.. Smaller presented the report on
obituaries, referring to the deaths of Revs. w.
Wyman, Gideon Cook, Cyrus Case, Daniel
Pierce, John Hubbard, Jr., Lebbeus King
man.
Delegates were appointed to visit the differ
ent Evangelical denominations of the State.
Report on publications was presented by
Bre. Langridge.
Rev. DR.. sChilds made speech on the work
of the American Bible and Publication Socie
ty.
Bro. G. +. Emery presented seven reports
on Home Missions.
Rev. DIR. Mason Of Boston, in very stirring
words, presented the destitution of our
country. ~
Rev. DR.. Kicker presented propositions from
the trustees of the Academy of Cherryfeld,
that committee of three be appointed to con-
suit with regard to the terms of connection
with the State Convention. The report was
adopted and the following were appointed as
the committee: Revs. DIR. Champlin, DIR.
| Kicker s. Brown and Moses Giddings, Esq.
| In the evening the subject of Sabbath
Schools was considered, bringing out an ear
| nest and interesting discussion.
Thanks were voted for the hearty welcome
and bo!unteous hospitality of the members and
friends of the church and to the singers and
to the railway companies who granted half
fare.
The place for the next meeting is to be des-
| ignated by the Board. Preacher, Rev. Fl. V.
Dexter; Alternate, Rev. X. j. Langridge.
Report on credentials presented long list
of ordained ministers and delegates.
| The Convention then adjourned to meet at
the call of the President of the Convention.
| The Committee on Temperance reported a
resolve looking to the suppression of intem-
perance, which was adopted.
The Wing says extensive preparations are
being made by the Masonic Fraternity of
Bangor for the Dedication of the new Mason
ic Hall in Bangor, on Tuesday, June 2Sth.
| Twenty-Five hundred feet of tables are now
being laid at the Common on Lime Street,
which are to covered by Yalc's mammoth
tent. A cold collation. will be served, after
which an Grafton will be delivered by Hon. j.
II. Drummond, of Portland, Past Grand
Master. A poem will be given by David Bar
ker, Esq, of Exeter, and speeches, senti-
| monte and music iii add IN tho interest Of