Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1882-04-28

" v. Nhhoru. Inaries h. Evans, j. w.
Smith. John Mitchell, H. F. A. Patterson.
Z. ii. Mckinney, John A. Strout. Joseph
Colby L. z. French was made effective.
also Ira G. Sprague
| Rev VIM. p. Fisher of Brunswick f.ater-
nal delegate from the Congregational Confer
ence OF Maine. was introduced, and addressed
the meeting. He brought the greetings of
his denomination to their Methods, breth-
rem; and in an able, genial and hearty
manner expressed the sympathy and respec,
which exists between these two branches of
the church of Christ. He was received verv
kindly, and made very favorable impression
| by his evident catholieity.
Bishop Andrews responded with very ap-
propriate remarks, thanking the Congrega-
tionalists. through their representative, for
this expression Of Christian fellowship.
Mr. Stiison, superintendent of the Bible
Society of Maine, was introduced, and pre-
sented the claims of his Society, ami urged
upon the Conference the necessity of support
ing it.
On motion of Rev. X. Atkinson the matter
OF fixing the place of the next annual Con-
ference was made the order of the day.
Thursday forenoon at 10 o'clock
The 18th question, ''Who are the superan-
nuated preachers was taken up. John
Allen, c. W. Morse, j. S. Rice, H. l.. Lin
scott, $. P. Blake. A. p HiImsn, c. C.
Coviil, +. Smith and j. Stone were continued
in that relation. ]. T. Cole was made super
numerary, With work.
AFTERNOON
domestic Missions" was the assigned
topic for the 2.30 service. Rev. E. W.
fiutchins Of Falmouth presided. The dis
cussion was opened by Rev. L. Luce of Lewis
ton. Methodism in Maine, he said, has come
to stay. But the Methodist church, in its
zeal to plant its banner on the crest of the
rolling wave of civilization, in the desire that
wherever there IS settlers cabin there shall
be missionary sent to tell the family of
Christ, has sometimes neglected the duties
which lie close at home. The soul of man
in Shapleigh, Acton, the Dead River country,
West Newfield, Upton or Errold is worth
just as much as a soul in India or Japan.
The speaker dwelt upon the Importance of
reaching the people in the back towns where
the population is constantly flowing away
to the cities and tie West, and where there is
a growing apathy among the people in relig
ious matters. There must be consolidation
of feeble churches of different denominations
in towns where the population has decreased
so that but one live church can exist Let us
put our best men on picket duty, and let them
feel that the post of danger is the post of
honor. Let such men be supported. Let
the pastors of city churches donate 10 per
cent of their salaries to the men who are Civ
ing their lives to reclaim the desolate places
of our State. The leading business men of
our cities came from the towns which lie
around them. The cities owe the country
towns debt for sending them their best
blood now let the cities partially repay this
obligation by contributing generously to
carry forward the work in back towns.
As Rev. Mr.. Luce was stepping down from
the pulpit after his eloquent appeal. Rev.
Stephen Allen, who was tn follow him on the
same subject, said:
care you willing to go to Dead River next
year and build up Methodism there?''
eyes. if the church wants me there: or
anywhere else"
Thi. direct and manly answer was received
with expressions of approval.
Mr.. Allen dwelt upon the Importance of
keeping the back towns from relapsIng into
barbarism, and advocated the employment of
Secretary who should devote his entire
time to the home interests in Maine towns.
Rev p. jacques and Rev. f. w. Hutchinson
strongly advocated giving prominence to do
nestle missions. The latter gentleman said
that after singing Hymn S9S, the claims of
the Preachers Aid Society would he consid-
cred
"Who IL thy neighbor? He whom thou
Hast power TO aid or bless;
Whose aching heart or burning brow
Thy soothing hand NAV press"
Rev. John Collins made thrilling address
advocating a thorough conservation to the
cause of Christ and burning enthusiasm
and devotion in His service. If minister
will do his duty and put his trust in the Mas
ter. he need have no fear but that his parish
will support him.
Rev S. F. Wetherbee made pathetic ap-
peal for the widows and orphans Of deceased
members of the Maine Conference. He
brought before his audience a touching pic
ture of the destitution and suffering which
exists in many cases among the noble women
whose husbands gave their lives to the ser
vice of the church.
The Maine Conference Missionary Society
held their annual meeting at the close of the
afternoon service. They elected the following
board of officers:
President-Bishop Edward G.. Andrews.
Vice President-Roscoe Sanderson.
Secretary-W alter s. Mcintyre.
Treasurer-A. B. Lovewell.
Managers-C. c. Cone. H. Chase. A.
Hatch, j. B. Lapham, c. +. Allen.
Auditor-W. s. Jones.
EVENING.
Thursday evening was given up to the