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MAINE.
Especial Dispatch by the International Line,l
FRIDAY-THIRD DAY.
AUGUSTA, May 6-The hour from to was
devoted to religious exercises, conducted by
the Bishop. The roll was called by the Secre-
tary.
DIR. Kicker, of the Baptist church in this
city, was introduced.
The report of the Trustees of the Conference
was presented by f. Robinson, and was &C
cepted.
Took up third question, "who are admitted
into full connecticut"
y. ii. Moors, j. A. Strout, j. E. Budden, and
j. ID. Pillsbury, were called to the altar for ex-
animation. The following disciplinary ques-
lions were propounded by the Bishop: Have
you faith in Christ? Are you going on to per-
lection? Do you expect to be made perfect in
love in this life? Are you groaning after it?
Are you resolved to devote yourself wholly to
God and his work? Do you know the rules OF
society? Do you keep them? Do you con-
stantly attend the Sacrament? Have you read
the form of Discipline? Are you willing to
conform to it? Have you considered the rules
of preacher? Will you keep them for con-
science sake? Are you determined to employ
all your time in the work of God? Will you
endeavor not to speak too long or too loud?
VIII you diligently instruct the children in
every place? Will you visit from house to
house? Will you recommend fasting, or absti-
nence both by precept and example? Are you
in debt?
These questions were eloquently explained
and illustrated by the Bishop, and answered
satisfactorily by the candidates. The character
OF each was passed, and they were admitted to
Conference. s--.
lev. Messrs. Foster OF New York Confer
ence, Gilbert Of the New England Conferefce, /
and s. H. Merrill, of Portland, wera.iasirtifo-
duced.
The Stewards presented plan for the action
OF the Conference in relation to those SUPER
animated preachers for whom no estimate had
been made, which was accepted. The Stew
ards report presented by s. f. Wetherbee was
accepted. The claims of Conference benef-
Charles were fixed. W..
The order of the day was taken up.
line Presiding Elders presented reports of the
vote on lay delegation in their respective dis
trlcts, as follows: Portland District-for, 1872:
against, 121. Gardiner District for, 4O7:
against, 115. Readfield District - for. 1893
against, 76.. Total-for, 1892; against, 322.
1t was then moved that the Conference con-
cur In the proposition of the General Confer
ence, changing the second restrictive rule.
.. Il. Wetherbee inquired whether other
than an affirmative vote bound the General
conference to the plan proposed.
AT the request Of the Conference, the Bishop
expressed his opinion, which is in brief that
present action has no reference to the plan.
The remainder of the session was spent in
discussion, and the Conference adjourned
without reaching vote. 1t will consequently
be the order of the day tomorrow.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Rev. A. Il. Sylvester preached the Confer
ence sermon before a large and attentive audi
ence. Text, Ephesians III: 6.
Appointments for Sunday: Granite Hall
morning, preaching by Bishop Simpson and
ordination of Deacons; afternoon, preaching
by DIR. w. T. Warren and ordination of Elders.
congregational church - morning, L. Luce;
afternoon, S. F. Wetherbee; evening, Ammi
frlnce. Baptist-morning, ]. G. Perry; after
noon, q. j. Clark. F. w. Baptist-atternoon,
A. w. Pottle. notwithstanding s. AL
len; afternoon, G. D. Pillsbury.
TO Associated Press.l
Ere IN BANGOR.
BANGOR, May GA fire this morning par
TALLY destroyed wooden block of two stores.
corner OF Hammond and Clinton Streets.
owned by j. W. Nickerson and j. II. Moore
and occupied by A: H: Cook as a meat market,
losses are as follows: j.. w. Nickerson. abont
$1,000, insured for $500 in the Union COMPANY
OF Bangor; J. r. Moore $1,000, insured in the
Lancaster, Of. Pennsylvania; Sherman & Hall.
$1,000, insured $3.50.
HORRB BILE ACCIDENT
.. Packard, man about forty years of age,
employed at the saw-mills at Great Works.
his SIDE against large circular saw in randi