The Portland daily press., 1888-04-17
M. +. KING,
JOHN I. HULL,
THOMAS TAsH.


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Hon. j. III. Drummond read paper on Rev.
Robert Rutherford, who was born in 1888,
and ives of Scottish descent. The first defin-
ite fact in regard to him is that he received
the degree Of Master of Arts from Glasgow
University, March 9, 17OS. He was ordained
as Presbyterian preacher In Scotland. He
came TO this country in 100. and was the
first Presbyterian clergymon in Maine, and
was with Dunbar at Pemaquid, Mr.. Drum
mond gave the history OF Mr.. Rntherford's
preaching as shown by the old records. lie
preached in Brunswick seven years. In 1742
he preached at Georgetown.
He died October 18, 1756 He did not come
to this country with Dunbar. An account
was given of Mr.. Rutherford's family rela-
tions and short account Of his character
and Of the reverence in which he was held
by his people. He had an earnestness Of
zeal tempered with federation. In the scenes
In which he lived his name Is almost forgot
ten, but his work will go down to posterity.
Rev. Robert Rutherford was apparently
never settled anywhere as a preacher
through all his ministerial work.
Hon. w. II. Smith made few remarks at
the close Of this paper. In accordance with
ms motion u ssest t9st the paper Pc PUB
society and the thanks Of the society were
extended to Mr.. Drummond for the able and
interesting paper.
MR.. MoULToN's PAPER.
Mr.. Augustus +. Moulton read paper on
Charles Pine, the hunter and Indian fighter
Of Scarboro. Mr.. Moulton gave an account
of the early settlement Of Scarboro and the
early arrival Of Pine and his companions.
OF the origin of Pine little Is known. He
was reckless, daring young fellow. Pine
came to Scarboro in 1702. He located in the
garrison at Prouts Neck. For Pine and
Hunnewell, the Indian scouts, the Indians
held superstitious terror and this explains
many of his actions which would otherwise
seem foolhardy. Mr.. Moulton gave num-
Der of interesting stories in regard to his In
dian fighting. After the Indians were part
ly subdued he built house on the southern
bank Of the Nonesuch river. He appears
never to have Joined the church.
Mr.. M0ultOn's address was listened TO with
intense interest by all present. A vote of
thanks was rendered to Mr.. Moulton.
MR.. RAYS PAPER.
Mr. Ray then read a paper on General
Samuel Waldo, who was born in Boston in
1886. He came to Maine in early manhood
and secured large tracts ofland. The speak
er gave an account Of the origin Of the Wal
do family and their descendants. 1t is not
probable that he ever resided In this
vicinity. He carried on large
lumber business near Stropdwater,
with Col. Westbrook. Mr.. Ray gave an ac-
count of the social standing and rise of the
Waldo family. Waldo was with Sir VIM.
Pepperel in the successful attack on Louis
burg, from which he reaped great renown.
In 1852 Waldo sent his son Samuel to Ger
many to secure emigrants. Sixty families
were allowed by his representation to come
to Waldoboro. An account was here given
Of the suffering of the early settlers at that
place. Mention was made of the children of
Waldo and an account given Of their fate and
descendants. He was an accomplished man.
having crossed the ocean fifteen times. lie
was tall and portly in person. Had he lived
till the Revolution he would have been 10y
alist. ACKNOWLEDGMENT of self and family
was the ruling passion of his mind. He died
in Maine and was buried in Kings Chapel,
London.
A vote Of thanks was given to Mr.. Ray.
On motion Of Mr.. William II. Smith, 1t was
voted that Mr.. John T. Hull be requested to
prepare paper on Hon. Jacob t. Mcclellan
and his administration as Mayor of Portland.