The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-11-08
UNION CONFERENCE.
The Proceedings at the Recent
Meeting at Waterford
Correspondence Of the Press ]

The Union Conference held its ffty-third
semi-annual meeting at Waterford, Wednes-
day and Thursday, October 30th aud 31st.
The weather was prOpitlous and the atten-
dance was good. Ten churches were repre-
sented and five pastors were in attendance,
viz. Rev. Chas. Harbutt of Brldgton, Rev.
Fl. A. Freeman Of North Bridgton aud Har-
rison, Rev. E. p. Eastman Of South Bridg-
ton, Rev. VIM. Sandbrook of Lowell, Rev Q.
l.. Skinner of Waterford aud North Water
ford, and Rev. E A. Harlow, State mission
ary. Rev. Mr.. Eastman was unavOidably
absent the Iirst day, Doius 1allod away to at
tend the funeral of Frank Warren OF oss1--
mark.
Following is the programme Of the SER
vices:
Wednesday forenoon Organization and ser.
mon by Rev. Chas. Harbutt, Samuel II. hrSt
Sd ss AeSs 81 die JSsI bs SdSs SS 10 Them
uyW yWAnesqay a SH u qsfrylss 4. l&ss &
woodbury.. "What it can do Tor them,' Rev.
WIN. Sandbrook. "Its aid 10 the Church." Rev.
II. A. freeman. General discussion.
The afternoon session closed with SER
vice of prayer and benediction.
Wednesday eyening-Praise meeting, led By
Rev. II. A. Freeman. Address by " Richard
FOss. Theme, "How to reach tee young people" I"
Q Iestlon box-eontents interesting and Interest
ingly answered by the seueral pastors present.
Conseeration meeting, led by Mr.. Foss.
This was the most impressive
and effective service of the whole meeting,
eleven young people rising In expression of
their desire and determination 10 become
Christians, and nine Of them. eight young
ladies and young gentleman, going tO the
front at the close Of the service by invitation
OF Mr. FOss, and kneeling with him in pray
er. ia which he commended them to Gods
care and guidance.
The evening session closed with the repe-
fifinn 0f the ppOOleta hpnpdiPtinu hu
the congregation.
Thursday mornings devotional meeting
was led by Rev. Mr.. Harlow, in the course
Of which he gave short address specially
adapted to the encouragement and guidance
of young converts.
Mrs q. l.. Skinner read an interesting let
ter from Mrs j p. Hubbard. depicting the
deDlorabe religious and social condition of
the mountain whites of Tennessee, aud the
work that Is being done among them oy the
A NJ. A. "What should Church do for the
Missionary Work. was discussed by Rev II.
A. Freeman. ..,,zs., Vorr,,-
MI ttnn II it8lt0Wed by reports OF committees.
The committee on nominations reported the
place of the next June conference, North
Bridgton, unless otherwise announced at a
later day.
First Praacher-Rev. +. A. B ond
Alternate-Rev. II. V. EmmOns.
Second Preacher-Rey. @. l.. skinner
Alternate-Rev. William sand0rook.
Resolutions were aQOOteu pl6ustus bne
hearty support of the conference to the reso-
luton passed by the national council at
Worcester voicing the opinion that the
Board should be brought under the direct
control of the churches, promising to hold
up the hands of the council in support OF
tlie resolution looking toward closer union
anc communion of the various denomina-
tions, and hailing with delight all movements
of the present day which practical say,
''Iess creed and more Christ" heartily ex..
| pressing the conferences appreciation of
| the kindness and hospitality uf its Water
| ford brethren and resolving that Waterford
/ is good place for the conference to convene
| at, thanking the choir and organist Tor thell
assistance in the services and 10 Rev. V. X
Fnss, for his kindness. In coming from
| Portland to address US last evening.
The resolutions close with the following
sentiment: For his presence AMI blessing
youchsafed to US at this conference we ex
press our gratltue to Almighty God and offel
the heartfelt prayer that the inspiration re-
ceived may follow the ministers aud dele
| gates to their homes and give them hope and
| faith add love In their work.
Rev. L. L Eastman preached an lmDreS
sive sermon from |. Samuel. XVIII, s
Th9me, "The priceless value and proper nur
ture of human souls" followed by the Lord'i
Supper. benediction and adjournment.