The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1885-02-04
ONE HUNDBBDTR lNN1 T1R-
6ARY
OF THE ISLAND AVENUE (coNGRE0ArIoSAL)
CHURCH OF sKowHEGAN, "WEDNESDAY,
,JANuARY 2srU 1879

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CHURCH OF sKowHEdAN, "WEDNESDAY,
JANUARY 2oTH 1885.
Although the weather was very inclem-
ent, with the thermometer IL degrees be-
low zero, and fierce, driving north east
snow storm raging, thus making it impos
sible for the large number of friends from
neighboriug towns who were intending to
be present, TO reach our village, no thought
OF abandonment, or even posip ,nerneni,
was, for moment, entertained Ivy those
| who had so zealously arranged for exercis-
es well BETTING the day which marked the
existence, for century, OF this, the oldest
church In Somerset County
Teams were provided aud sent for those
ladies' who otherwise would have been un-
able to attend, and, Notwithstanding the
storm, a very fair sized audience gathered
at 2 p, M. at the Island Auenue Church.
The exercises In the afternoon were of a
deeply interesting and enjoyable character.
Rev. C. E. Andrews OF Bddeford, preached
powerful and impressive sermon from
Luke 1910, "For the S IN of Man i, come
to seek and TO save that which was lost"
No synopsis can do it justice. Among the
many good points made WAS one calling at
tention TO how many people there were
within sound OF the church bell, who new
er attend church; who need 20 be drawn in
that the truth might influence and mold
their lives; who need to- he sought OUT and
saved.
Rev. Temple Cntlcr Of Essex Massachus
etts, a pastor Of tbs church f. ON 1861 to
1868, made very Interesting remarks re-
calling the events of by-gone days and re-
lating incidents connected with his former
pastorate. He referred not only TO those
Of numerous character, which much
amused the audience, but also to those of
deep Interest and OF sacred and pathetic
character and memory.
The pastors of churches from neighbour
ing towns were not able to be present as
was intended, on account of the weather
and the impossible condition of the roads,
but Rev. l.. H. Bean Of Skowhegan, pastor
OF the M. +. Church, in words OF hearty
good will and friendship, to both church
and pastor, voiced the prevailing sentiment
among the sister churches.
The choir ZEN Tered anthems and hymns
In very acceptable manner. Closed by
singing Coronation. Social commingling
aud conversation followed. The time from
s to 81 p. NJ. WAS devoted to discussing
one of those richly prepared, we'll cooked
and tasteiully arranged ,collations, for
which the ladies OF this society have so
long been famous.
Young and old thoroughly enjoyed the
repast and the social and friendly inter-
course connected herewith.
Meanwhile the storm was raging furious.
ly almost totally preventing any additional
accession to the numbers present.
AT z 2. M, after beautiful anthem,
most hrely rendered bv the choir, Rev.
Mr.. Bean read appropriate extracts IRON
the Scriptures and offered a fitting and i'm
pressivc prayer. This was followed by
very interesting historical sketch by Rev
A. }. .ckhii, the present popular and
well-beloyed pastor ct The church. Asa
fitting background for the wnrd-picturc of
this, the oldest Protestant church in Som.
ctset county, the speakc' first gave Il bref
sketch Of tina, older and tragic .at.d Jes.
ute church among the Norrid9ewock In
dans, founded by Sebastian Rase, whose
fate aud story is told not aoue ny The mon.
umcnt erected ut "O!d Point" u short dis
lance above The present village of Nor
Ri NpIt iN,,t ha., ~,
sic prose and poetry by gifted New Eng
land writer's. He then took up the history
of this church in connection with the then
prihative character Of the settlement.
How in weakness it was organized in
house below our village, near the river, on
what is now known as the McDermld
place; its first meeting house, built in 1888,
the door of Ii pew from which has been
preserved and was ,xlibited its periods
of dissensors and discourage ments; its
different pastors, Rev Nathaniel Whitta-
ker, 1885 to 1890; Jonathan Cale., 1893 tn
1871; John Gaylord, 1903 To 1912; Fifeid
Holt, 1914 to 1880; George w. Hathaway,
1888 to 1860; Temple Cutler, 1861 to 1868
II
Woodbury., 1870 to 1881; A. j. Rackllf,
1882 TO the present time.
The peculiarties of each and the meas
ure of success Of the church under each
were adverttd to; mlnIion made of the
organ ,tion of the Sabbath school in
1916, at which the venerable Daniel Snow,
az u barefoot boy, attended. Tho second
church, built in 1925, and the present one,
erected in 1862, were spoken of, and many
q uaint and interesting tid-bits, Of church
history were served up by the speaker in
his usual entertaining manDer for the en-
tertainment and benefit OF the audience {.
H. read interesting letters from Revs NJ.
Surgess and Woodbury., regrettipg their
liability to be present.
Following this sketch came further re-
marks by Rev. Mr. Cutler, the only one Of
the former pastors able to be present. As
in the afternoon, he held the close atten-
ton OF the audience as he detailed further
"reminiscences OF his former passionate over
this church AID people. He spoke feeling
ly, as had Mr.. Racklt, OF the life, charac-
ter and labors Of the late James Bell, Esq,
of Rev. G. W. Hathaway, who resided in
town during portion of his pastorate,
aud of many other worthy members who
have already passed over beyond. With
singing the doxology and benediction by
Mr. Cutler, the exercises terminated. 1t
was very enjoyable occasion for all who
were able to be present. Had the weather
permitted, there would have been very
large audience.
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