Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-10-02

| the Fair in Bethel on the 18th inst
| Personal.
The mother of Rev. Mr.. Kinds was better
| at last accounts, with strong hopes of her re-
covery.
After hearing Frank Murphy at Old Or
chard, Col. Meacham of Oregon, said: 81
am frank to say that John b. Cough in his
best days never told such story as that.
This man should be honored by all mankind
his story is diamond pointed"
Hon. Z. w. Stilwell, State Fish Commits
sioner, has been spending day or two in the
city.
Gov. Dingley is in attendance on the Ma
tionai Congregational Council, at New Haven,
Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Blake of Bowdoin-
ham, celebrated their golden wedding on the
10Th.
b. P. Shllaber Mrs. Par,iugton) has been
stopping in Gardiner, where his daughter re-
sides.
Mr. Benjamin Hartwell, the oldest inhabi
tant of Skowhegan died on Wednesday, at
the advanced age OF ninety four.
Senator Sprague and l.. Chaffee, Esq,
were in the city yesterday, on business con-
nected with the Sprague property here.
The Maine state Universalist Convention.
FIRST DAY-.WEDNEsDAY.
The Maine State Universalist Convention
and Institute was opened Wednesday in Bath.
The following officers were chosen
Hon. Rufus Prince OF Turner, President.
X. Dresser, Esq, of Auburn, Fice-Presi-
dent.
Rev. II. C. Munson, Turner Center, Sec
rotary.
Standing Committee. Rev. J. c. Snow,
Auburn; Rev. G. w. Bicknell, Portland, j..
M. Haynes, Bath.
In the afternoon Rev. Mr.. Houghton of
Bath, welcomed the convention to the city
A discussion on the question: Resolved, that
the Uniform Lesson System is a success, was
had in which Rev. j. c. Snow and G. w.
Blcknell very ably led off.
Rev. Mr.. Snow explained what Uniform
Lesson System was, and proceeded to emu
mera,e some Of its advantages. He also sta
ted the objections to the system, but thought
the advantages outw eighed them.
Rev. G. w. Bicknell was quite as decided
not be made success.
A protracted but interesting discussion then
followed in which Revs. w. E. Gibbs of Port
land, G. L. Demarest of Manchester, n. H.,
f. Case of Piusfeld, M. j. Steere, of Me-
chanic Falls, A. Gage OF Lewiston, and Mr..
J. w. Clapp of Augusta, spoke on the affirm
alive, and Rev. NJ. II. Houghton, on the neg
alive. Rev. W. Z. Gibbs, spoke strong words
for the system. founded on close study and
experience and the fact that the Rev. G. l..
Demarest was editor of the S. S. Helper and
prepared the lessons in use, gave interest to
remarks that were otherwise valuable as an
exposition and defence of the Uniform System
now so popular on both sides Of the ocean.
In the evening various subjects were con-
sidered relating to the Sunday School inter-
est.
SECOND DAY-THURsDAY.
10 A. NJ. An excellent essay by Rev. w.
F.. Gibbs of Portland. "Shall doctrines be
taught in the Sabbath Schools" was given in
a complete and able manner, and by vote Of
the convention a request was made for its
publication.
Remarks upon this essay were made by
Revs. f. Case of Pittsfield, French of Bruins
wick, DR.. Quinby of Augusta and others.
AT p. NJ an address on good superinten-
dents and teachers by Rev. w. r. French,
and remarks by several connected with the
denomination upon Sabbath School matters,
brings the report to where the reporter was
obliged to take the cars.
The session has been one Of unusual inter-
est to the denomination.