Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1878-08-20
audience uneasy, and the services were closed
earlier than usual.

audience uneasy, anu the services were closed
earlier than usual.
sUNDAY-FIFrH DAr.
Prayer meetings were held in several of the
tents at eight o'clock. This was the regular day
for the holding of the quarterly meeting at Rich
mond, and, not being able to hold love feast after
the Mehndistic form, the presiding elder subst-
tuted "chilstian experience meeting, commenc-
lug at nine o'clock. The singing of the meeting
was conducted by Rev. l., T.. Adams Of Wesley
church. Bath. The presiding elder read the par
able of the "sower" ~ recorded 10 st. Luke, and
The whole congregation joined heartily IN singing
ION, how happy are they who their Savior obey,
&c. Prayer was offered by Rev. n. ID. Center of
Richmond. The presiding elder said his exper
fence WAS peculiarly dear TO him. ln 1886 he
was engaged 10 the lumber trade in Bangor, max
lug money, aud the prospect was that nc would
never want money, but III 1896 the bubble burst
and he was left without dollar. Went South TO
acquire properly, determined to he rich. Acted as
surveyor and book let per, bat ycl 0w loyeI pros
tated him, aud alter getting well lac went Oh to
plantation where there wa- pOus negro, whom
they used to make mount the Carpenters bench
andapreach aud pay hun quarter for doing so,
and have the overseer whip him if he wouldn't.
Attended u camp meeting about that time ard
many uied to get him To the altar for prayers but
he was obstinate and would not, but finally was
led to Cha ist. and Joined the Methodist class and
renamed to this day. / wish there was room TO
relate tue experience he gave in fall. Several
preachers related their experience. Brother &.
A. klrg was Evil ing TO live a thousand years,
aud spend the whole Of It IN the service of God"
Rev. +. &. Rogers WAS "Once IL his bL mess >
greedy to get rich that he used to work nights and
sundays, but was unfortunate and lost all (-one
one uere sHid, you ought to but through the
kindness OF the pastor aud members OF the Meth
oJIst church III Augusta, four and one-h half years
ago he was led to Chiist, aud now getting richer
every day, "ner to glorious lnherltance." Broth
er A X L. Butium thanked God Tor redenpt on;
didn't believe in rredemable currency, wanted
the gold tired ia the fire" A large number of the
congregation related experience.
Thee are from six TO seven thousand on the
ground at the lime OF public service.
Rev. W. 5. Jones Of Brunswick preached from
the stand al ~ o'clock from Daniel u, 3. And
they that be wise shall shine the ornament, and
they that turn many TO righteousness as the stars
forever and ever" The speaker said there was
desire among men to be something, or do some
thing that should influence men after they shall
have left the world. aud ImniortaliZe their names,
but very sew succeed rs far as worldly honors
concerned; but there is a work in which ali can
engage and gam a nsme that shall be immortal.
lne first thought OF the text is, They that be
WISE In word, the wisdom Of the text is TO
place ourselves 50 under the direction of God that
wherever We 90 VI whatever We do We are IN har-
IaouJ with Hun.
81. "Ihey that turn many to righteousness
shall shiLc Hs the stals forever and ever" If We
LABOR to win souls 10 Cntlst we shall iumoitalize
ourselves
Sd, Ihis wJik gives us character and assimi
Iae- Us TO Hod.
The chilnien's meeting at one o'clock was large
ly attended anu conducted, rs usual, by Mr.. Da-
yes. Addresses were made by Kew. George o.
Crawford OF Brunswick and others.
As the hour arrived Tor the AFTERNOON service a
terrific thunder shower came up and the rain Tell
10 torrents rendering il I'M acticaDc 10 hold
outdoor meeting. The lightning struck seveial of
the telegraph poles near the road, and We learn
that II lady from L. Pttston standing was
shork severely A. % he urOstIateu for lllp
but has reCoved.
Ine Tabernacle was literally packed to its ut.
most capacity, and groups of people gathered IN
the tents tia. nearly all of them were full. to
keep from being drenched with the rain.
Rev. Cyrus A. King OF Parsons, Kansas, spoke
in the Tabernacle from Rom. S-lf For as many
are led ty the spiii Of God, they are the sous
OF God. MS theme Was line son relation TO
God, and the benefits derived thereirom. Tue
audience listened with interest, Notwithstanding
the raio.
Rev. Mr.. Prescott preached in the Augusta tent
al the same hour.
Inc evening meeting WAS continuation Of the
cNptreUce meeting Ui The morning, opened by
singing and prayer.
Rev. W q. >. Jones moved thai vote of thanks
he given our Pie,ding Elder, Rev. {. &. Mason,
tor the gent emaniy nanLera and Christian courtesy
with wuiCh he has presided over the encampment,
at the same time reglctung the necessity OF his
absence, and hoping to meet HIN IN Heaven"
which WAS passed unanimously by u rising vote
The Presiding L der leaves to morrow morning
ior Poland, aud the meeting is to be under the
charge OF Rev. Z. a. King, who sald that "he had
the honor of being one Of the oiiglnators OF this
kenu.bec Valley Canpneeting, and helped with
his own hands TO cut down some of the trees aud
with his own lips offered some of the fist prayers
tOT It's success.
MoNDAY-SIXTH DAY.
The morning service is held 10 the Tabernacle
We have just seen telegraph pole which
ust brought III, literally shvered by the lightning
Ia tue shower of yesterday noon.
Rev. A. =. Ladd OF Portland has just arrived
upon the ground.
Rev. L. Dawes rose to answer few questions
as to where he lived, what he Was doing and his
means ot support.
Rev Mr.. Prescott from Dresden, East Maine
Conference, pre- tched from Romans 10. II, For
with the heart man belleveth unto righteousness,
aud with the mouth confession Is made unto sal
yation." HIS theme "lailh put in motion"
Inc kepnebec Valley CaDpmeeung Associs-
uou held an Adjourned meeting AT the stand At l
O'Clock, and III the absence 81 The President, H. IL.
Baker in the char. The committee to nominate
officers reported the following DR.. ID. ). Rich
ards of Richmond, PI esideut; 5. h. johnson of
Gardiner, Vice President; h. r. Drummond OF
WatefvIiIe, Secretary; j. X. SawteIle oi Halo
well, treasurer II. X Baker OF Hallowell, Audi
tor y. W iIllalmson OF Augusta, h. H. W. Smith
OF Augusta, A. d.. Alexander OF Richmond, A.
h. L. Butfum OF Gardiner, Geo. Gushing of SHOW
hogan anu r. W. Dunn OF WateIvllie, executive
committee and then report was accepted, and the
officers dec ar0d elected
1t was voted TO lusiIact the committee to pre-
pare CIRCULAR setting forth the expenses and
sources OF the Association, for free distribution
among the members.
The Temperance Campmeeting Committee, at
their session TO day voted to invite Rev ID. W.
LeLachear OF Blduetord to preach temperance
sermon here next sunday forenoon. Neal Dow
speaks Sabbath afternoon and A Nj. Powell of
New York, Secretary of the National Temper
snce Publication Society, viii speak 10 the even
my.
CAN'T PREACH GOOD.