The Portland daily press., 1878-10-16
Conversational Conference.

which there will be musical selections and
some "reminiscences of visit to Venice by
Rev. MIR. Gardner.
Congregational Conference
The semi-annual meeting (which is the 113tl
meeting) of the Cumberland Conference which
comprises 40 churches in Andro:coggin and
Cumberland counties) of Congregational
churches convened at TIE Williston Church in
this city yesterday morning. The attendance
was good.
AT half-past niue an excellent prayer meet
ing, led by Rev. E. A. Harlow of Cape Eliza
beth, was held.
AT 10 o'clock the Conference was called te
order by the Scribe, Rev. W. A. Bosworth Of
Deering, and an organization was effected by
choice by ballot of Rev. Joseph Torrey of ar
| mouth as Moderator. The 145th Psalm was
read by the Moderator, and prayer was offered
by Rev. l. P. Warren, d. D., editor of the
Christian Mirror, of this city. The record OF
the last meeting of the Conference was read by
| the Scribe ard approved. The roll of the Con-
| ference was then called. A committee on
| nominations, consisting of Rev. Messrs. A. II.
Wright of this city, E. Bean of Gray, and
Dea A. G. Chandler of New Gloucester, was
appointed. After some remarks from Rev.
| G. S. Dickerman of Lewiston, as to the advis-
| ability of the form alton of O new Conference
| by the division of this one-this one having
become SO large as TO be impra ctical-a COM
mittee to consider the matter and report during
the session of this onference-consisting of
Rev. Messrs. Dckerman, Harlow of Cape
Elizabeth, and FL. W. Lathe of this city, and
Deacons B. freeman of Yarmouth and w. 81.
Hobbs of this city-was appoin ted.
The committee of arrangements reported a
programme for the day.
AT II o'clock the opening sermon was
preached by Rev. A. P. Tinker Of Auburn,
from the following text: Luke v, 10-"Aud
Jesus said unto Simon, fear not, from bence-
forth thou shalt catch men," The introduce
tory services were conducted by the Moderator
1t was a very able discourse, the theme being
"Catchipg men-Ou- Responsibility and the
qualities requisite"
AT 2 o'clock in the afternoon the Couferen 30
reassembled in business session. The roll was
called. The committee appointed in the FORE
noon to consider the matter of dividing the
Conference, reported recommending il, and a
basis upon which it should be made. 1t was
voted that the vote upon the matter be taken
at the II. 45 a. m. business session tomorrow
Remarks favoring the division were then made
by Rev. Mr.. Dickerman and DR.. Warren.
At half-past O'Clock the following subject
was considered: "How can the Christian Ac-
tivities Of the entire membership of the
churches be best developed" being opened by
Rev. Mr.. Huntington of Gorham, who was
followed by Rev. Messrs. Mead of Saccarappa
ard Wright of this city.
AT half-past O'Clock Rev. Mr.. Bosworth
spoke upon "Woman's Work in the Church"
At O'Clock the subject of "Ol what ground
should the observance of the Sabbath be
urged?' was ably considered, in which Rev.
Messrs. Hincks, Gardiner, Southworth and DIR.
Warren Of this city, and Rev. Mr.. Mead Of
Saccarappa, took part
At o'clock in the evening an excellent SER
vice of song or praise meeting occurred, led by
VIM. e. Gould of Daerng, in which the Welsh
singers from Ligona and the Hughes brothers
assisted.
At half-past o'clock several very interest.
ing addresses were delivered. DR.. Carruthers
of this city spoke upon the "Duty of Young
Men to the Church" Rev. Mr.. Leavitt of New
Gloucester spoke upon Religious Tramps'
Rev. Mr.. Lathe of this city spoke upon "Bibls
Readings. their use and abuse
The attendance upon the services yesterday
was quite large, the church being full in the
evening.
The following is the programme for to-day:
ga. m.-Prayer meeting.
$50 a. m.-Subject for consideration Lessons
from the Fall River scandal-Rev. I. S. Perry Of
1890 p m-Subject for consideration-The uty of
the Church respecting Communism and kindred
evIs-Rev. G. S. Dickerman of Lewiston, and Rev.
w. III. Fem of this city.
11.45 a. m.-BusinesS.
circumference sermon by Key. r. E. Enrich
Of Mechanic Falls followed by Communion Of the
Lords Supper
FEMALE ORPHAN ASYLUM ANNUAL MEET
ING.-The annual meeting of the Female
Orphan Asylum was held yesterday afternoon
at the Asylum on State street. The President.
Mrs. Jas. I. McCobb, presided. The report of
the board of managers and also that of the
Treasurer was read and accepted. Owing to
the semi-sentennial anniversary Of the founda-
ton of the institution, which will be celebrated
to-day, at which the report of the managers
which was written by the President will be re.
r6aU-Luo TepOIbo are Wltuuclu lrOm puDllCa'
ton until after its occurrence The following
board of officers were elected for the ensuing
year:
President-Mrs. j. 7. McCobb.
Vice Presidept-Mrs j. B. Mathews.
Secretary-Miss Abby S. Barrett.
Managers-Mrs. W. w. Thomas, Mrs j. B.
Brown, Mrs. j. p. Baxter. Mrs. G. E. Jose
Mrs. g. e. Cross, Mrs. G. "a. Burr, Mrs. E.
H. Burgin, Mrs. w. S. Dana, Mrs. j. B. Don.
nell, Mrs J. L. Farmer, Mrs. VIM l. Shaw,
Mrs. G. b. Nash, Mrs. Chas. M. Plummer,
| Miss Abby a. Steele, Miss Mary j. E. Capp
| Treasurer-Miss Mary E. Barrett.
| To-day the asylum will be open to visitors
from 10 a. m to 8 p. m. Exercises by the
children, and report at 3 p. m. All interested
are invited.
REAL ESTATE TRANsFERs.-The following
transfers of real estate were recorded in this
county Saturday:
Cape Elizabeth-Charles Lindal to Rhoda
| S. Lindall, lot of land.
Deering-A. L. Richardson to Henry w
| Fuller, land on Leonard street.
Elizabeth A. Frank to David Moulton, lol
| of land.
Westbrook-John R. Dunn ct al. to Amass