Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-05-13

some instances, Ialled 10 Withstand the IN
tensely severe weather. Many breakages
have resulted, and the same remark applies to
the steel ties used on locomotives.
The Locating Committee Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South, appointed from four
States to choose site for the Central Metho-
dist University, with half million endow-
ment, have located it at Knoxville.
Maine Conference NJ. L. Church.
FOURTH DAY-SATuRpAY.
The conference was called to order by the
Bishop, and the religious services were per-
formed by Rev. c. Munger
Owing to the press Of business which de-
manded attention at this session, the usual
prayer meeting was suspended.
Onsville II. Stevens, Elbridge Gerry, Jr.,
and Ira G. Sprague were elected to elders or
ders. Benz. l.. Pease, local deacon, was
elected as local elder in the church. j. Ros-
coe Day was also elected to elders orders.
Henry c. Sheldon, Edward L. Barker, Rich
ard Vivian, Frederick Pickles. and Delano
Perry were elected to deacon orders. Jere-
mah Hayden, who comes to US from the Free
Will Baptist Church, and was an elder in that
church, was recognized as an elder among us.
Took up 10th question: "Was the char
acter of each preacher examined?"
This question was carefully considered,
commencing with Portland District. The
name of Aaron Sanderson, Presiding Elder Of
the district, was called. 1t was stated that
Bro. Sanderson had failed in health, and his
condition was such that there was no prospect
that he would be able to resume his work.
He was granted a superanuated relation at his
own request 1t was deemed proper that one
SO long an honored and faithful minister,
should not retire without some special notice
| of his worth. Rev. ID. B. Randall, seconded
| by Rev. j. Colby, presented series of ap-
| prOpriate resolutions, which were unanimous
ly adopted by a rising vote. A collection was
taken for the benefit of Bro. S., amounting to
some over $4,000. The question was con-
tinued, and all the members of the conference
were found blameless in life and converse
| ton.
| James II. Mason was located.
The candidates for admission into full con-
nection with the conference were called
forward, and after being very ably and elo-
quently addressed by the Bishop, the usual
Disciplinary questions were proposed, which
being satisfactorily answered, they were ad-
mitted.
1t was voted to hold an afternoon session,
and the Bishop appointed Rev. d. b. Randall
to preside. After some further business the
conference adjourned.
In the afternoon the conference was called
to order at . o'clock, and the religious SER
vices were conducted by Rev. j. Hawks.
The first part of the session was occupied
principally by the Stewards in the presenta-
ton and consideration of their report, which
was adopted so far as presented. 1t was
found that over $1,000 were necessary to meet
the claims of the superanuated preachers and
of the widows and orphans of deceased
preachers. To meet this claim there was only
a little more than one thousand dollars from
Al, H. III III
percentage of their claim. This should not
be so. These claims are as sacred as any
claims, and should be paid by the Church
fully. After the disposal of this business the
subject of the Womans Foreign Missionary
Society was considered. Addresses were
made upon this subject by Rev. Dr. Reed of
New York, Rev. Prof Gushing of Massachu
sets, and Rev. d. H. Hannaburgh. These
addresses were able and eloquent.
The conference then adjourned.
The evening was devoted to the Sabbath
School cause. Rev. Mr.. Freeman of New
York, and others, addressed the meeting with
power and eloquence.
SABBATH
The Sabbath is always a day of interest to
the conference. Usually, large numbers of
| laymen come in from the surrounding country
| to enjoy the occasion. On account of the rain
| and the fact that the conference is held at the
| northern extreme of our work, there were less
than usual present But the congregation
was very large. At ) o'clock A. NJ, was
held the usual prayer meeting, which was as
usual, very spiritual.
At % o'clock the Love Feast was held. This
| is usually the 'ftast" of the conference. 1t
was SO on this occasion. We fed not upon
material bread, but upon the Bread of Heav-
en-. 1t was good to be there. Large numbers
of ministers and people spoke of their rich
experience of Christs love to them, inter-
| spersed with frequent singing of appropriate
tunes that were expressive of the spirit of the
occasion. The "reminiscences of the past on
the part of the aged members of the confer
| ence were thrillngly interesting.
AT 1880 o'clock, Bishop Haven preached
from Heb. 1877. 1t was a very able and elo-
quent sermon. Your limits will not allow,
and my want of ability to do justice to the
subject, precludes an attempt on my part to
give even synopsis of the sermon. 1t was
mastery production, and was listened to with
intense interest by the large congregation. At
the close of the sermon the Bishop ordained
to the order of a deacon the following men,
bers of the conference, viz. Reuel +. French,
Delano Perry, Frederick Pickles, Henry c.
Sheldon, Frank w. Smith and Richard WV
ian.
The afternoon sermon was by Rev. DR..
keed OF New lork, and was founded on ll9
Psalm, 1923 verse. The object of the sermon
was to show the wonderful character of Gods
testimonies. The sermon was very able and
effective. At the close of the sermon the fol-
lowing Brethren were ordained Elders James
Roscoe Day, Elbridge Gerry Jr., VIM. H.
Murdeth, Benz. +. Pease. Ira G. Sprague,
Onsville H. Stevens and James II. Trask.
The pulpits of the other churches were on
invitation filled by members of the confer
ence. twas very good day and greatly
enjoyed by the large congregation present
Notwithstanding the powerful rain storm.
In the evening the missionary anniversary
was held. The conference will probably f.
nally adjourn on Tuesday. II.