Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-10-24

and 1896 Ills administration of the affairs of tht
city was always characterized by prudence, fore
sight and beautiful enterprise lie was very pop
ular with his fellow citizens who believed fully il
his integrity, and he would always bring out the
united strength of the repu ,lican party. with
which organ cation lie has been identified since it
formation.
Mr.. Caldwell leaves wife and one son, Charles
| B. who, we believe. is in one OF the Western
States.
For several years Mr.. Caldwell has been in de.
cning health and has been confined 10 his house
for the last two months, with nervous prostrstion
| Ills death was not altogether unexpected though
| several of his friends, within week, thought they
octcd change for the better in his condition.
Mr.. Caldwell was pure minded, honest, cour-
tecus gentleman, quiet in his manners, but easily
| winning his way to the confidence and esteem of
large circle of friends, to whom he was greatly
endeared, and who will join with the community
in their grief at the departure Of the good man.
Kennebec sabbath school Association.
The Kenncbec County Sabbath School Associa-
| ton met at the Methodist church al GetchelIs
corner, in Vas salboro on Tuesday, the tn inst,
at clock, Mr.. A. Baker of Gardiner, President,
| in the chair Opeued with singing and reading a
Psalm, aud the offering of several prayers.
The following committees were then appointed
To nom mate officers for the ensuing year, Jacob,
Dinsmorc and Clifford; on Resolutions, Merrill,
jacob and Colby.
Took up the first Topic on the programme, GA
| marity of the Scripture Lesson" discussion
opened by Mr.. Merrill, followed by Jacob and
Dinsmorc. Second Topic, 81 nfolding the Scrip
turc Lesson" opened by Mr.. Merrill, followed by
Mr.. y .chols, DIR, Adams and others. Third Top
c, The Religious Application of the Scripture
Lesson" opened by Mr. Jacob, followed by MI.
Merrill.
After singing, the next topic was opened by Mr.
Pcrciyal, "The Sabbath School the cheapest effi-
| cient agency for spreading the Gospel" lie was
| followed by Messrs. Nichols, Adams, Dinsmore
and Colby.
The Question Box was opened, after which an
adjournment had until p. NJ.
EVENING.
Opened with praise meeting, conducted Ivy Mr..
Jacob.
After singing, the topic, Essentials of a Sue.
ce'ssul Teacher" was opened by Alden Baker,
| followed by Messrs. Clifford, Colby, Sister NJ.
| Bush and F. b. Chandler.
The Question Box was then taken up, and the
discussion of the various questions proposed occu
| pied the time for the remainder of the evening.
WEDNEsDAY-SECoND DAY.
| At nine o'clock in the forenoon an experience
| meeting was held led by George w. Colby.
| At ten O'Clock the report of the nominating COM
muce was made and adopted They reported
tho list e .ha
Pres i'ent-Alden Baker.
| Secieta'y-David Csrgl.
| Tteasurer-C. A. Wing.
Executive Committee-C. NJ. Bailey, {. /. Pen
| ley, Alden Baker, j. Dinsmore, 5. l.. Hanscome,
Frank Metcalf.
Time was thee gwen to the Nassalboro' Town
Asso, iaton 10 attend to its annual business and
| make reports.
At eleven O'Clock, took up the Topic, "Sources
of Weakse., in the Sunday School Work. dis
cussed by Me.srs. Day and Taylor.
The topic, "lndNidua Preparation for Sunday
| School Teaching" was opened by Mr.. Jacob.
Adj ,urned to afternoon.
AFTERNOON.
AT the opening, one o'clock, an interesting
| praise meeting was led by MIR. Hanscome.
At two o'clock, continued the subject OF the
forenoon. Mr.. Smith spoke upon it, reading a
carefully prepared essay
Then took up the topic, "The advantage of the
Sabbath School to the Church. LIST, In its duty to
| give the country the strongest testimony to the
value of the Bible. ID, In its duty to provide and
| sustain ministry faithful to the truth. Sd, In
its duty to see tina its membership is thoroughly
furnished unto all good works. 4th, In its duty
to the unconverted adults in the parish. 9Th. In
its duty to lead little children to Jesus. 6th In
its duty to preach the Gospel to every creature
The first part of the topic was opened by Mr.
| Hsnscome, the second by Mr.. Day. the third BY
| Mr. Dinsmore, the fourth by Mr. Nichols, the
| fifth by Mr.. Clifford and the sixth by Mr. Taylor
| The committee on resolutions reported as
| follows:
Resolred, That this convention recognizes the
| Sunday School as second only to the preaching of
the Gospel in lis power for good in this country.
Resolced, That it is the duty of every church
| member to be identified with the Sunday School,
| as a means of growth in christian character.
ReS0lyed, That we extend our hearty and sim
| cere thanks to the good people of Vassaboro for
| the generous manner in which they have enter
| tanned this convention.
| Resolred, That we extent thanks to Bro. Bi =
ker, for the efficient manner in which he has pre-
| sided at this Convention.
| The report was accepted
The Question Box was then taken up and dis
| cussed until the adjournment. The convention
was well ATTENDED and must prove profitable in its
| results.
| Sunday school AssoctatiOn.
| The adjourned meeting OF the Sabbath School
| Association of China. Windsor, Palermo aud Vas
saboro', will be held in the Union church at
Weeks Mills, on Tuesday October 3lst, at 10
o'clock. A. NJ. Following is the order of exercls-