Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-23
Gardiner Local News.
We learn on reliable authority that Row

We learn on reliable authority that Rev. G..
A. Hayden, pastor of the Universaist church
of Gardiner, has declined call from the
Second tnyersalist parish of Portland, and
will remain in his present field of labor
Rev A. l.. Park agreeablv surprised the
members of his parish, at their annual meet
ing last Monday evening. by sending in IA
message stating that he should accept but one
thousand dollars of the twelve hundred voted
him for the past year, an should he wholly
satisfied with that sum for the present year
This was unasked for on the part of the socic-
", though they have felt the stringency of
the times in common with others. The fol-
lowing vote was unani nouSly passed Voted.
That the thanks of the First Congregsiional
church be rendered to Rev. 4. l. Park for his
unlocked for, AMI generous contribute n, To
said parish of two hundred dollars in accent
ing only one thousand dollars. rs his salary
for the year 1873. instead of the twelve hun
dred dollars. voted him ut the annual meeting
of that year; and for his voluntary offer to
accept one thousand dollars rs his salary
for the coming year. Voted That IL e thanks
of the parish b also voted to Mr. Park for
the course Of five lectures on travels delivered
nv him last winter without compensation. for
the benefit of tn society.
George II. Holmes, son of G. NJ Holmes
of this city, slipped on the walk in front OF
X. +. Johnson's store, and falling broke
both bones in one of his legs j. $; above the
ankle. He was attended by Drs. lIildrcth
and Strout.
The officers of Ionic Lodge. r. 4 A. NJ.
were publicly installed bv Worshipful Past
Master, H. $. Webster, at their hall, Tuesday
evening. Prayer was offered by Rev. Bro.
G.. A. Hayden. Music was furnished by a
select choir consisting of Mrs Julia Adams
II
Gardiner. and William H. Day. assisted by
Mrs. p. II. Winsow as organist. The .elec.
tons were appropriate and the parts well rem
dered. Mrs. Barker sang several solos with
fine effect. After the installation service,
were ended the large assembly of ladies and
gentlemen sat down 10 a simptuOus banquet
in the ample refreshment rooms connected
with the hall. The Broth RS of Ionic Lodg,
seemed to vie with each other in serving a,
the tables. so that none should 90 away dis
satisfied, harmony being the strength and
support of all institutions, especially ban.
quetngs The supper being ended, the rev
oilers repaired again to the hall. where tn,
following toasts were read by w. NJ. p. II
Winslow:
The Masonic Fraternity. Men of ever,
country. sect and opinion. united bv indis
soluble bonds of brotherly love and friend
ship, may their charities be AS constant AS the
returning wants of the distressed widow and
the helpless orphans. Responded to by Rev
c. 4. Hayden.
The Grand Lodge. May her cdicts he de
vised with prudence. founded upon justic,
and executed with fortitudc: so shall her sub
ordinate lodges be loyal to her constitution
and faithful to the cardinal virtues of ma
sonrv. Responded to bv II. s. Webster.
Hermon Lodge. Like the snow cappe,
Hermon on the Judean plains, sending fortl
cooling streams to refresh the thirsty mead
ows. she dtfuses her charity with silen
hand. into the homes of the needy and tn,
hearts of the suffering Responded to b,
w. +. Lander, w. NJ.
A poem suited to the occasion was read b,
| J. NJ. Larrabee. The company dispersedat
late hour. well pleased with the entertain
| ment and convinced that Ionic Lodge ar,
really to do the square thing.
The Ministerial Association. Tuesday. wa
well attended. most of the clergymen of tn
association being present. An able sermon
was preached in the evening by Rev. DR.
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