Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1875-11-27
Dallomell local NeWs.

Thanksgiving services at the Baptist Church in
this city on Thursday forenoon were attended by
a goodly number from the various societies,
though the house was by no means uncomfortably
crowded Tho sermon by Rev. Mr.. Newcolobe
was an interesting and scholarly production, and
was listened to with marked attention throughout.
From the text: "But this one tn ing do forget
ting those things which are behind, and reaching
forth unto those things which are before, press
toward the mark for the prize Of the high calling
of God in Christ Jesus :"-Phillipians, III; 18th
and l4th, the speaker proceeded to develop the
spiritual significance of the subject with cOgent
reasoning and vivid distinctness; closing with an
eloquent and patriotic allusion to our national
growth, and the possibilities Of future progress
towards the mark of moral, social and political
perfection. We find it impracticable to do justice
TO the discourse by meagre synopsis; for, like
perfect structure all its parts are essential, with
out contraction or modification, to preserve unity
and general harmony. Mr. Newcombe was assist
ed in the service by Rev. Mr.. McCully Of the Con-
gregational, and Rev. Mr.. LeLacheur of the
Methodist church. Singing was furnished by the
usual church choir.
Hor.efles was in demand ON Thanksgiving day
and all the nags, fast and slow, were pressed into
the service. The day was fine, the sleighing ex-
cellent, and the young gentlemen and ladies were
ready to sxclam "Barkis is willing and so Oft
they 90 with juggling bells and merry songs to
give expression to that thankfulness recommended
by both the National and State executive depart
ments. Those not having facilities for sleighng
contented themselves with participating in the
exhilarating sports of sliding down hill, skating
and firing at mark The usual public and social
evening entertainments served TO afford attraction
for both old and young during the closing hours
of time honored festal day.
reform temperance meeting was held in the
vestry of the Methodist church in this city, on
Thanksgiving evening, addressed by Mr.. Lal.e-
cheur in his usual vigorous and forcible manner.
Many apt illustrations of the evils, crimes and
miseres of intcmperance, served to render his ar
guments lucid and convincing. Mr.. l.. is an
earnest worker and will evidently make his inhu-
ence felt in this community. As president of the
Reform Club he will not suffer the office to become
snecure during his administration. lie will un-
doubtedly receive the earnest cooperation of all
the friends of temperance in this CITY, in carrying
forward the good work. Many new names were
attached to the pledge, and notice was given that
arrangements will soon be made for weekly meet
ngs and the completion Of the organization for the
winter campaign.
Another southeasterly rain storm on Friday,
threatened the entire destruction of seighing for
the time being, and the Inauguration of "sea OF
ice" until relieved by our second snow storm Of
the season. Sand and ashes upon the sidewalks
will now be in order.
We learn that st. Patrick's temperance organic
alton in this city, continues in tourishing condi-
ton with progressive accession of members and
extension Of benefcient influence.