Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1877-12-25
Nallomell l0ral Nems.
Sermon on Temperance.

Rev. Mr.. Tilden, pastor of the Baptist church
in Augusta, delivered practical and Interesting
discourse in the Baptist church in this city, on
Sabbath afternoon last, on the subject Of TEN
Perance in all things" and was listened to with
interest aud undoubted profit by large congre-
CATION. The speaker announced mis- text in the
9Th OF lst Corinthians, part of the 18th verse "A nd
every man that striseth for the mastery is tenn
perste Ill all things" Alusion was made to the
Greclan games, and the preparations made by
those who contended for costly prizes the self
denial required to attain the utmost vigor and
strength for the exciting contest, for the mastery
and attainment of a coruptible crown. The sins
of intemperanCe in the ndu gence of intoxicating
liquors were especially exposed IN all their hid
eousness and deformity and the necessity of to-
tai abstinence enforced with logical argument and
vivid illustration. Intempefance in other forms
received due attenton, and the uses of tobacco
were classed with those who violated the laws of
nature and bringing feproach upon the cause of
temperance. la eating, sleeping and dressing, the
exortatIon to the stict obedience OF the laws
OF physical and spiritual health, was addressed to
the people with all fidelity ana christian earnest
ness. Such presentation of so important sub
ject cannot fail Of producing beneficial results.
Life In the Maine State Prison.
On Sabbath evening next, Dec 80, lecture up
on the above subject will be delivered in the Bap-
tst church in this city, by Howard Owen, Esq, of
Augusta. Services will commence at s o'clock,
and will be conducted in the following order
|. Voluntary.
2 Hymn.
8. Reading Scriptures.
A.. Prayer.
5. Singing.
6. Lecture-"Life in the Maine state Prison"
I. Singing-"Rescue the Pefishing.''
The hour for commencing the services was ar
ranged at o'clock, by the request of those who
desie ed to attend at the close of the regular eve
ming prayer meeting. Young men especially are
invited to be present on the occasion, as well as
parents and friends of the young in general.
The initial number of "THE HALLowELL REG
IsTER" has maze its appearance, and receives un-
iverssl commendation. Mr. Walter F. Marston,
the enterpris ny editor and proprietor, deserves,
and we trust will receive that patronage and en-
enlargement he so justly merits. Here is our q 7
brother.
On Monday evening Christmas entertainments
were held at the Methodist and Cniversalist YES
tries in this city, for the benefit of the children of
those societies, of young and older growth. This
Tuesday forenoon and evening, services will be
held al the Episcopal church, as before announc-
ed.
the Industrial School for Girls in this city, this,
Tuesday evening, al d ,t he contributions for the
Christmas tree be liberal The girls at the instl-
tuition Will fully appreciate these favors.
Overcoats are still q; discount, especially of
the Ulster" or "Melikoff' varieties.
Christmas seighing will be taken on wheels this
year; and ice cream will be in demand instead of
hot stews.
We learn that Prot Allen of Auburn ha, been
engaged TO coLduct select dancing school in
this city.
What did you find in your stockngi
A "Merry Christmas" to all.