Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-03-05
HALLowELL.

The First Bsptist church was filled Sun
| day forenoon by an attentive audience, who
| listened to the farewell sermon of hep. c.
! +. Hobrook, who has been their pastor for
the past sly years. The 32d verse of the
10Th chapter of Acts vss chosen for his text
and an excellent discourse was given. At
the close of the sermon the following resOlu-
tons were read
| Whereas, Our pastor, Rev. c. F. Hol-
brook, has resigned as pastor of this church,
aud accepted a call from the Baptist church
in Davenport. Mass, therefore,
| Resolved, Thar We desire to express our
sense of obligation for his faithful, consci-
entious and self sacrificing devotioa ever
manifested for the prosperity of our church
and society. and for his uniform Christian
courtesy in all his Intercourse with his own
people. and our citizens generally.
Resolved. That his able presentation si
gospel truth has resulted by the blessing of
the Holy Spirit, in bringing many into the
fold OF the church, and in maintaining a
high standard of Christian and moral integ
rty among the people.
Resolved, That we extend to him and his
devoted wife, who has been most faithful
and efficient leader in every enterprise OF
missionary, Christian and benevolent work,
our heartfelt wishes and prayers that in the
new field of labor success may be assured,
ami their happiness and prosperity unim-
paired.
Resolved That we sincerely commend
Brother Holbrook to the people of his new
charge, as an able preacher and faithful pas
tor, earnestly devoted to the interests of his
denomination.
| Resolved. That these resolutions be placed
upon cur records, and copy presented to
Brother Holbrook and family for. and in be-
half of the church. Z. RowELL, clerk.
| As has been before stated Rev. Mr.. H0l-
4 brook leaves many firm friends among all
aenomna ions in Hallowell. and among the
citizens generally. and during the few years
residence in Hallowell he and his family
have become much attached to the place
nd people, and their departure is not wholly
without regret, although their coming is
anxiously awaited l.. another field of labor,
where we doubt not they will be instrument
| al in doing great deal of good and form
/ new and lasting friends.
Prof. John Dipsmore. many years teacher
at the Classical school. is in the city calling
upon old friends
| Rev Mr.. Jordan, pastor Of the Free Will
I Baptist church in Augusta, preached at the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon and
/ Rev. Mr. Skeele preached at the Congrega
tionalist church in the morning.
| The business meeting which was to have
, been held by the Us Monday evening was
1 postponed till tonight-at Miss Nellie Halls.
The ladies of the Golden Cross Comman-
derry will give a supper at their banquet
rooms this evening from 9 to ! 80 o'clock,
Judge knight will deliver his lecture on
"The Bay of Naples and Its Environs'" The
public are cordially invited.
The Young Mems Union will hold meet
| ing this evening in Society Hall, which has
been engaged for free reading room which
is to be opened as soon as it is In readiness,
and all young men are eligible to member
ship. The officers are: President. DR..
Will s. Thompson vice president, George
Willis; secretary, W. H. Perry; treasurer,
C. F. Kilbreth; directors. Messrs. o. L.
Beverage. l.. d. Merchant, Geo. A. Stafford