The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-11-11


The good old custom of Inducing Deaeops
into office by public services has fallen into
dsuse OF late. But the Plymouth Church. OF
this city, believes in the old way. Last Sab.
bath afternoon was time of special interest
with them. Mr.. Nathan Weston and Mr.. E.
2. Brooks, having been elected to the Deac on
ship were publicly tet apart for their work.
After appropriate opening services, the Pastor,
Rev. Mosely I'll. Williams, gave brief sketch
of the origin and duties of the office. Deacon
James erie, who is the Senior Officer since
the death of Dea. Joseph Libby, gave the right
hand of fellowship. The Church were then
requested to spend brief interval in silent
prayer for the descent of the Holy Spirit, after
which the Pastor offered prayer of Consecra-
ton. Then followed the admission of four
new nembers--lwo by profession-and the
Communion Service.
AT the last meeting of the Union Associa-
ton of Congregational ministers it was voted
to request the Gev. j. A. Douglass, of Water
lord, to observe the fiftieths ANNIVERSARY of his
pastorate in some public and appropriate man
ner. In compliance with this request public
services of very interesting character were
held in the Congregational Church at. Water
ford on Tuesday, the 7th inst. Rev. Yelling
ton Newell of North Waterford presided. Rev.
Addison Blanchard of South Brdgton offered
the usual invocation, and read the hymn COM
mencing,
"Come thou, Almighty King,"l
which was sung by the choir. The 1871 Psalm
was then read and prayer offered by Rev. Ed
win p. Wilson of Bridgton. The 122d Psalm
lst part, was then read and sung. The address
of the occasion was then delivered by Rev
A. Douglass. 1t was very interesting pro
duction giving an account ofsthe settlement of
the town, and the organization of the church
there lie 1889. The Bridgton News gives an
excellent synopsis of the address. and i.says it
was listened to with great, interest, and very
close attention, and steps were taken to have it
printed. The Anthem, How beautiful upon
the mountains" was then sung, and remarks
were made by R,v. Earnest Borchers of North
Brdgton, Rev. Mr.. Kendall Of the South Wr-
terford E. Church, and Rev. David Garland
of the I'd Cong. Church in Bethel PRAYER
was then offered by I. S. Perry of Bridgton.
Coronation was then sung by the choir, and
the benedction pronounced by the pastor.
The clergy men present dined with Mr..
Douglass, enjoying very pleasant and
genial time; after which several paid visit to
the rock wherein the first minister in Water
ford was ordained well nigh a century ago.
The occasion throughout was enc of deep and
very pleasant interest.
REV. A. N. LEWIS closed his labors as Rec.
tor OF the Episcopal Parish, at Dexter, on Sun
day last, with an interesting lecture to Young
men, Mr.. Lewis has been settled over the so.
Getty between one aud two years, during which
time he has won the respect of our citizens.
and they regard his departure with feelings of
regret. He goes to New Haven, Conn.
Private letters from DR.. Doellinger, which
have been received at Rome announce that the
expulsion of the Jesuits from Germany has
been defnitively agreed upon in Berlin.
Rev. j. Hyatt Smith has been written to BY |
a brother in Wisconsin who wants to know |
about some of his practices and prospects, to
which Mr.. Smith replies categoricaly, first,
hat he invites nobody to the communion ia
Ole. Il simply, as the Lords servant, an
nounce The Lords SUPPER! Christ left no
invitation, no form. He gave commandment
TO the disciples, DO this in remembrance of
me! Forms of invitation are all of mans de-
'islng, and not of Gods appointment.
The value OF church property in New York
estimated at two hundred millions of dollars.
# which Trinity corporation alone possesses
fifty millions.