The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-04-13

cheerfnlly recognize the right OF my breth-
rem to inquire as to my holding OF the truth as
it is in Jesus; and concerning this Ihave MOTH
ing TO conceal. But, that the Gospel be NOT
hindered, earnestly hope that may 20 por-
mitted to 20 among my people wearing no
other name than that name which Is ABOVE
every name.
The reading of his doctrinal statement was
followed by rigorous questioning ON the part
OF the members of tho council. only confirm
ing, however, the clearness OF his convictions.
After the withdrawal of the public the council
voted to install the candidate and appointed
Revs. G. s. Dlckerman and I. Nj. Perry, and
VIM. IT, Gould, Esq, to confer with the pastor
elect with reference to the evening services
AT 6 o'clock bountiful collation., furnished
by the church in their parlors, was partaken
Of The tables were beautifully decorated
with flowers
EVENING EXERCISES.
The members OF the church with large au-
denoe OF their friends assembled In the
church last evening to witness tho installation
services. A choice display Of flowers was
grouped around the pulpit. On the platform
were two tables, upon which wereltwo vases Oh
callas, on the ends were two baskets OF choice
cut flowers, while similar baskets together
with vases and an elegant centerpiece were on
the communion table directly in front. Owing
to sudden attack OF sickness DR.. Dnryea was
unable to leave home and the committee
deemed IL unwis to attempt to fill his place.
The sermon was consequently omitted.
Many were disappointed because Of DIR. Dur
yeas illness, for the clear, inclsive thought In
his published writings has made him well
known throughout large section OF the com.
try, especially among scholars, and all who
know the man honor him for his sterling man
hood.
The venerable DIR. Carruthers was also una
BILE TO DO present from similar reason, and
his lace was filled by Prof. Sewall OF Bangor.
The following was the order OF exercises:
Voluntary, by the Choir-'swe Praise Thee. % God"
Invocation A. y. Packard, d. -.
Reading OF minutes OF the Council REV. ). Win
chester Adriance.
Reading Of scriptures-Rey, II. =, Huntington
Singing LYNN $780, "Come, Creator Spirit
blesti"-Rey. +. i. Tead.
Installing prayer-RSe Roy Edward \. hineAs'
Charge to the pastor--Prof. John s. sewall.
Right Hand OF Feliowship-Rey. Frank u; Clark.
Address to the peoplerkev George Leon walker.
Singing, Hymn 1929.
Bened ietion, by the fhstof,
Prof. Sewall Of Bangor, briefly addressed the
pastor, welcoming him to the educational and
religious work Of the state. He would not re-
mind him Of the responsibility resting on him,
or urge him to remember the grand work, the
most noble on earth, In which he was engaged,
for no was conscious OF both; no would have
him feel nearness TO the Head, that he might
seem more than servant in the place he was
called to I'll, that others might recognize in
him an example, though human, Of the life Of
the Master. He believed his ministry would
close IS it had begun with Te Deum OF praise
and glory to God.
Rev. f. Z. CLARK welcomed him in behalf OF
the churches Of the city.
DIR. Walker, former pastor OF the church
then spoke few words to the people. He
charged the church to try and appreciate their
minister not sentImenlally bnt as man, TO CO.
work with him II they wished for the highest
and best results. 10 remember, despite the seem
ing present trend to the contrary, that the Sab
bath Is for religious growth, and that the only
significance Of calling this 1.-THE house OF God,
the only justification for these services was the
fact that here was to be spoken immortal words
to immortal souls. Lastly, il they offered for
him prayer and supplication in their homes
from their hearts, the result would surely be
blessing. Toa number of those present the speak
er's words had familiar sound, and the whole
audience listened reyerently. ihoughtfnllY and
in almost perfect silence ashe referred 70 past
memories and paid worthy tribute TO his FORM
on church aud people. The exercises closed
With benediction by the pastor