The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1881-06-24
FRIDAY MORNING. JUNE "a.
biz TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
state Universalist Convention.

StdSS O4lF0TSdlSG COnV0uJlOC.
BANGOR, June 23.-The third day of the
Uniyersalist convention opened with confer
ence meetings at 8 and s a. M. At 0 a. n. the
president called the COW ention to order. The
committee on elections presented a report
which was accepted. The committee on nom
nations reported and the secretary of the COM
mittee cast ballots for the several officers, also
for committees on fellowship, ordination, and
discipline Hon Rich ard Dresser of Auburn
reported legal form for receiving property In
trust for the convention. The report was ac-
cepted and recommendation adopted. j. V.
Bradley, Esq, called the attention of the con-
vention to missionary purposes. Rev. W. A.
Stuart made report en- missionary boxes of
M massachusetts,. A resolution by Rev. George
W. Perry was adopted recommending West
brook Seminary to the attention and patronage
of the people. Resolutions of respect to the
memory Of William A. Drew, a deceased pion-
esr OF the cause in Maine, and also of George
Wallace Whitney, late member of the conven-
Jion, were offered by Rev. I. j. Mead, secre-
tary, and adopted.
The Hon. Mr. Greeley called for tho reading
of the list Of parishes giving the amounts they
= were assessed and tbs amounts received.
Several resolutions were presented, dis
cussed and adopted pertaining to general mat
ters connected with the church. A resolution
endorsing prohibition was adopted.
An address was delivered by Rev II. A.
Philbrook on the duty Of the church to the
Sunday school. Rev. Dr. Qpimby spoke on
the duty of the Sunday school to the church.
a no ,1o,,
of sscholars and interest OF parents in the
school and was followed by Rev. George
Perry.
At ?. m. devotional and communion SER
vice .and addresses relevant to communion
were made by Rev. W. Fl. Hooper OF Norway
and Rev. w. r. French of Turner. At the
close CT the communion service collection
was taken for the ministers relief fund after
which the unfinished business was disposed Of.
Phis evening social meeting Of an interest
ing character was held at which brief remarks
were mado by many. The convention closed
happily. 1t has been of much interest and
largely attended.
Masonic Reception at Bath.
BATH, Juno 23.-St. Johns Commandery,
Knights Templar, Of Bangor, Moses NJ. Hast
ings Eminent Commander, visited this city
to-day accompanied by Andrews Band. They
are the guests Of Dunlap Commandery, Joseph
NJ. Hayes Eminent Commander, who received
them at the depot at noon and escorted them
through the principal streees accompanied by
the Bath Band. They were entertained at
the residence Of Franklin Reed, Esq, where a
pleasant half hour was spent. In the after
noon Dunlap Commandery with their guests
too a special train furnished by Supt
Tucker of the Maine Central and proceeded to
the Driving Park to witness the races of the
grand circuit.
Death Of Prominent Citizen OF Phillips.
PHILLIPS, June sc. C. Bangs, we'll
known citizen and livery man, died this morn
ing after weeks confinement from active
business.
The French Convention.
VAUDEVILLE, June 23.-The French Catho-
lie convention has discussed resolutions,offered
upon various moral aud social questions
throughout the day and evening. The con-
vention finally adopted resolution opposing
immigration of Canadian French to our great
manufacturing cities, advising such as de-
termine to leave their homes in Canada to set
tie upon the lAnds in Aroostook valley. The
convention next took action upon the question
Of adopting means to take census of French
Catholics in Maine. a resolution was adopted
advising all French Canadians to become citi-
gems OF the United States and to participate in
public affairs, and strongly condemning brib-
cry and corruption of voters or yielding there
to. The convention condemned strikes as
detrimental to public interests and opposed to
the moral and religious duty of Catholic citi-
zens, advising amicable adjustments Of such
difficulties. 1t was resolved that by q system
of religious schools Catholics can best preserve
the traditions and precepts of the Catholic
churches and religion and that it is the duty
of French Catholics to maintain schools where
both French and English may be taught. The
establishment of parish libraries was also rec
commended. Speeches were made commemo-
ratiye of the sufferings and misfortunes Of
Arcadian French.
Tomorrow will close the exercises of the
convention. Five societies and the bands are
expected to the picnic meeting. Bishop
Healy viii conduct pontifcal mass at the
church at s a. N.
A French Protestant missionary here last
night attempted to create ill-feeling by scat
tering handbills about the yard and entrances
to the hall occupied by the convention and
around the Catholic church. The bill was
adorned with the picture of an axe and
printed in French, were headed, "Thou ART
Peter; war upon Romanisln," and underneath
is a call for a French Protestant meeting in
IL. ,1cY Sc
denounced and Pope Plus TX styled "The
infalhble imposter of happy memory of by
gone days" Such uncalled for insults and
stupid display of bigotry are condemned by all
intelligent and fair-minded citizens.
The convention is composed of intelligent
sober, earnest men who will compare favor
ably with any body Of men ever assembled in
the town. The ground taken by the leaders
condemning strikes, urging the great import
ance Of education upon their people and advis-
ing them to assume the responsibilities Of cit
izenship has been eminently wise and patriotic
showing that the City thousand French resi-
dents in Maine have leaders alive to the ques
tons of the hour.
Waterville Classical Institute.
The Junior prize exhibition OF the Water
vile Classical Institute took place tonight
Twelve young men spoke selected articles and
eight young ladies read original essays The
prizes will not be announced until tomorrow
at the graduating exercises of the Senior class
A large number of visitors were present tc
witness the exercises.
The Biddeford Strike.
BDpEFoRD, June 23.-There has been ut
change here to-day. The Pepperell is still
closed and the Laconia is running about hall
its looms A meeting Of the board Of trade
was held this evening to Ieonsider the matter
but no action was taken.
Fire in PASSPORT.
EAsTPoRT, June ga fire this morning
destroyed the barn and ell of Major Witherell
The house was occupied by w. S. Hume
Loss $500; insured.
Pastoral Call.
PORTSMOUTH, N H, June 23.-Rev. G. L
Plummer of Milton is called TO the passionate
of The Free Baptist church at Kittery Point.
Personal.
Ex-Vioe President Hanniba! Hamlin is SO
journing in this city.
Ex-Secretary of Navy Robson and famil.
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