Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-05-18

The Free Baptist church at Brunswick village
just completed, was dedicated on Thursday even
ing 10th inst. The sermon was preached by Rev
j. Mariner of Auburn. Text :-S4th Psalm lst
and ID verses. An able discourse, full of practical
truths The dedication hymn written by Prof
Rowland, was read by Rev. Mr. Small, pastor of
the Baptist church. Invocation by Rev. Mr.. Hill
of Topsham. Selections of Scripture read by Rev
Mr.. Manson of Bath.
Historical sketch of the church read by the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Edwards, with an account of the
financial condition Of the society, cost Of building
&C. debt still remaining of about $780, upon
call Of Rev. Mr. Howard of Lewiston, generous
contributions and pledges were made, and the debt
cancelled
Dedicatory PRAYER by Rev. Mr.. Howard. Revs,
Mr.. Yeoms of Richmond. II anson OF Springvale.
and Rev. Mr.. Byipgton of Brunswick participated
in the exercises. The music from the new organ,
and by fine double quartette choir, was rendered
effectively, and gave inspiration to the beautiful
anthems and hymns. The very large congrcga-
ton gave close attention TO the exercises. Many
were unable to enter the crowded house. Bene-
diction by Rev Mr.. Jones, Methodist pastor.
Sunday School State Convention.
On Wednesday, the second day of the conven-
ton At Bath. the usual reports were heard in
the morning.
That portion of the executive committees re-
port referring to county associations and normal
institutes was further brought before the conven-
tion by resolution from Rev. Webster Woodbu
nv of Skowhegan. and ably discussed by him and
others resulting in the adoption of a resolution
proposing to organize county conventions,
with secretary from each county who shall be
member of the executive committee aud have
charge Of such meeting in their respective local.:
ties.
At the close of the discussion the remainder Of
the time of the morning session was occupied by
Rev. Mr.. Monkey of Bath, in an address of much
power upon "Christ's methods as a teacher
AFTERNOON SESSION.
After the opening devotional exercises "Bible
reading" on the life of Isaiah conducted by Rev.
Mr.. Kimbsll occupied the fist half hour, followed
by . "tescber class drill" conducted by Rev. w.
II. Clark Of Norridgewock, from international
lessons for May 10Th.
The committee on nominations reported names
of the following gentlemen officers of the As
ISOLATION the coming year, who were duly elected
President, Rev. Webster Woodbury., Skowhegan;
Vice Presidents: G. G. Goss, Bath; F. d. Ding
lev, Auburn; Rev. c. S. Perkins, Portland; Rev.
W. H. Clark. Norrdgewock Secretary, Dr. j. B.
Severy, Pennington; Executive Committee: A.
b. Bixby, Skowhegan; G. G. GOss, Bath; Rev.
w. Woodbury., Skowhegan; Hon. Nelson Ding
lev Jr., Lewiston; Rev Mr.. Mariner Auburn;
Rev. tTeO H. merllll, Dluut d. w DAugs,
Brunswick; c. NJ. Bailey, Winthrop; DR.. J. b.
Severy, Pennington.
EVENING SESSION.
A we'll attended praise meeting and responsive
reading service was held at half past seven
o'clock, under the lead of W. F. Obear.
At the close of the singing an attempt was
made to carry out the suggestion of the executive
committees report in electing county secretaries,
but the attendance from the several counties
80 meagre that the list was not filed.
The larger portion of the remaining time Of the
evening was taken up by short addresses on "the
difficulty and hindrances to Sunday School work,
participated in by Rev. Mr.. Mariner, Rev. II. l..
Howard and others.
The next topic for consideration was "encoura-
ment," which was discussed in ganeral way by
taken up contribution amounting to some $40.
Closing remarks were made by Rev Z. Manson,
the usual complimentary resolutions, and after
appropriately sing "a home over there" the con-
venlion adjourned.
POVERTY AND SUFFERING.
81 was dragged down with debt, poverty and
suffering for years, caused by a sick family and
large bills for docterng which did them no good.
was completely discouraged, until one year ago,
by the advice Of my pastor, procured Hop Bit
tiers and commenced their use, and in one month
we were all we'll, and none of us have been sick a
day since. and want to say to all poor men, you
can keep your families we'll year with Hop Bit
tiers for less than one doctors visit will cost