Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-07-27

the lifetime. The promise Of farming in Maine
this year is extremely good, which helps much iu
strength ening and deepening this feeling of con-
tentment. Her cuuriss may go as far from home
as they please, but they will find no State all
things considered, that will yield them what is be-
ing got from the familiar acres they now occupy.
i Mass. Ploug hmau
Monarch Mil and Mining Company.
This company was organized on the 26h under
the laws Of the State, in this city, for the purpose
of conducting the business of Silver Mining in Ida
no Territory, by the choice of the following Off
GERS:
Directors d. Sturees, d. r. Pike. Angus.
ia ID. n. Bradstreet, Z. Hatch, Gardiner; Geo. c.
Morrill,, Boston.
Treasurer--D. n. Bradstreet.
Secutarv-D. T. Pike
Ira d. Sturges subsequently elected Pre-
dent by the Board of Directors.
Nominations by the Governor.
The following nominations were yesterday mi de
by the Governor, to be acted upon by the Council
at the session commencing the 3lst inst
William J. Corhell, Calais J. p. Q. for the State.
F. NJ. Drew, Augusta.
John Staples, Jr. North Yarmouth Fish Warden.
J II. Douglass, Upton,
Helen B. G. Beede. Pennington, Taxidermist
Orrin s. Fogg, Portland J. p. O. and Not, Pub.
Everett Smith Portland, Moose and Game Warden
George NJ. Warren, CastiDe, JP ..
Mark Rollins, Albion, Treasurer kepnebec Co.,
vice Stsrks. deceased.
Rufus +. Fletcher, Mt. Vernon JP. O.
Harrison w Webher. Mt Vernon,
Horace Colburp, Windsor,
Robert Watson Boothbay Inspector Of Fish.
S. & Hobbs. Fryeburg, Trial Justice
j Bennett, Denmark, JP. O.
Edward +. Hastings. Fryebnrg. "
Charles Arson Arnold, Newburg, Trial Justice.
George Prince Bath, J.P O.
S. w. Carr. Bowdoinham. Moose < Game Warden
Amos Head, Harmony, Trial Justice.
fioratio b Baker, Bingham, JP. Q.
jos. =. Chamberlain, St. Alhans, "
Geo. n. Page, skowhegan, J. P. Q and Not. Pub.
John G Beckett, Calais, j. p. q.
W. II. Mckusic, Calais, "
J. d. Parker, Mt. Desert, Trial Justice
Ing.
The series of meetings for the promotion of hol-
mess commenced Thursday morning and promises
to be more largely attended and more fruitful of
good results than ever held be fore on the ground
The weather of the opening day was all that
camp meeting visitors could desire, and a larger
number of people were present than usual on the
first day.
The Grove House is again this year under the
efficient management Of Mr. IIezeton, who is
known 10 possess the experience and other qualif-
cations for conducting the boarding department to
the satisfaction of all.
The Old Orchard and Ocean Houses are well
patronized this wear
The camp meeting is in charge of Dr.. Charles
Cnllis of Boston, whose noble Christian char acter
and cheerful disposition, won for him so many
friends last wear.
The Rev. o S. Carter has been again engaged
to direct the music who i. fully competent for the
position. The half hour service of song which
added so much of interest last year would be an
attractive feature if resumed.
The first service of q social character was h, II
the stand at 1920 A. NJ. with DIR. Cnlli- pre- sid
ing. The Doctor opened meeting with few APP
ptoprate words Of greeting, and then spoke of the
purpose Of this ten days session.
He was followed by several speakers who test.
fed tn the baptism of power received last year.
At2 p. NJ. the people reassemhei at a social
meeting. conducted by Rev c. Munger, a. the
stand This was meeting of great interest. and
numerous testimonies were given in relation to
the highest Christian experience.
A good sized audience gathered at 3 80 r. NJ
to listen to Bible reading by Rev. Dr. Steele Of
Lynn. The preacher selected for his subject, St
Psurs profession of holiness, and showed that St.
Paul did not regard il As boas'iDg to witness to
the power of Christ to cleanse from indweing
sin.
Many passages were quoted TO show his pro
iessions of holiness, and any objections were ably
answered.
To explain the meaning Of certain passages
clearly, he referred to the Greek quite often dur
ing the reading
A ministerial conference was held at the Bidde-
ford House at 80.
Rev. A. B Earle. the noted Evangelist, preached
an able discourse in the evening.
The programme for the daily meetings is ar
ranged follows:
to ,-Prayer meetings
$50 to l0-Gencral prayer and conference meet
ing.
1890 to l2-Prc aching.
to 3.3O-GeneTsl prayer and confe ence meet
ings.
3 80 to 5-Bible reading.
6 30 to 7.30-Mnsterial conference.
80 TO 9-Preaching.
Grand Temperance Rally at White Head.
The temperance rally at White Head Thursday.
under the auspices of the CuH berand District
Lodge of Good Templars, a great success
There were large delegations which arrived on
the several roads, and the company were taken to
Cushing's Island on the steamers Forest City,
Gazelle. Express Henrietta. and Mary W. Libby
There was no doubt 1000 people on The island
during the day.
The meetings we're held in grove above the
White Head wharf, where a large platform and
seats had been proyided The location