The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-06-19
THE MAINE CONGREGATIONAL CHARITABLE sOcr-
THE UNIVERsALIsTs.
Their State Convention ut RockInnd.

RoCKLAND, June 49,
After Mr.. Weston's sermon last night, lay
mans meeting was held This was decided
ly new feature of the convention, and was
planned by the president, Hon. Ara Cushman
of Auburn. 1t gave the laymen an excellent
opportunity to take the ministers, point out
their failiDgs aud commend their good quail
ties. A generous use of the privilege was
made by the Hon. Henry Lord Of Bangor, N.
W. Harris, ESq., of Auburn, Charles L. Fro
lies, Esq, and Hon. Sidney Perham Of Port
land.
In the evening grand praise meeting was
held, and the spacious church was filed.
Prof. Storeford Mitchell of Boston, led the
singing. and his part OF the services has been
most acceptable. AT every service he has
been present to assist in conducting the con-
gregational singing.
At the evening meeting, the Rev. G. w.
Kent of Halifax, N. s.. conducted the devo-
tional services.
Addresses were made by the Revs G. L.
Perrin OF Boston, @. A. Hayden of Auburn, j.
III. Little of Brunswick, and the Hon. Sydney
Ferham.
The convention services began this morning
at O'Clock. AT this early hour good-sized
congregation was in attendance. The prayer
Meeting was led by the Rev. G.. w. Perry OF
Springfield, Mass. Remarks were made by
the Rev. Messrs. Hamilton of Oakland Little
Of Brunswick, and others.
AT 3 O'Clock a. M, the second PRAYER meet
ing was led by the Rev. Il. III. Aldrich Of Fair
field. This meeting was largely attended, and
the services were exceedingly interesting.
The business meeting began at 0 O'Clock, Ara
Cushman presiding. Prayer was offered by
the Rev. DR.. Weston of Deering. Various
commits es reported, and their recommended
tions were adopted
The resolution offered yesterday by the Rev.
Henry Blanchard in regard to an educated
ministry, was taken from the table, discussed
by the Rev. Messrs. Kimball, Costello, Wes-
ton and Little, and after being slightly amend
ed was adopted.
The following officers were elected for the
ensuing year;
President-Charles s. Fobes OF Portland.
Vice President-Hon. Henry Lord of Ban
Treasurer-Richard Dresser, Esq, of Au-
burn.
Trustee to fill vacancy-C. I. Barker, Esq,
of Lewiston.
Preacher of Occasional Sermon-Rsy. Hem
ry Blanchard. Substitute-Rev. e. E. Bell
of Bangor.
Committee on Fellowship-Rsv, h. s. Whit
more, Rev. W. w. Hooper, Rev. j. H Little
and Messrs. j. V. Bradley and j. w. KnoWl-
ton.
Appropriate remarks were made by the re-
firing president, Mr.. Cushman, and by Mr..
Fobes as we'll.
Adjourned till the afternoon, when other
officers Of the convention will be elected.
After the adjournment OF the business meet
ing, the women's centenary meeting was held.
The sermon was preached by the Rev. Miss
Q. A. Angel of Norway. She was assisted in
the services by the Rev. Messrs Perrin and
Kent. Miss Angel is a very accomplished
lady, and her sermon was listened to with at
tention.
Miss ANGEL was followed by Mrs. Loretta
Foster of New Hampshire, who made q feel
ing and touching address.
The report OF the association, prepared BY
Mrs. @. A. Quimby Of Augusta, was accspta-
bly, read by Miss Martha Dresser of Auburn,
Mrs. Quimby being necessarily detained at
home.
After the report, short address was given
Dy Rev George w. Perry of Springfield, Mass,
In the interests OF the general convention.
A letter was read from the Rev. Amos Bat
ties OF Bangor, expressive of his interest in the
worR OF the convention.