The Portland daily press., 1889-10-24

North Congregational Conference.


NEW GLOUCESTER. October 23.-The ses-
sion of the Cumberland North Conference
of Congregational churches, continued at
New Gloucester. today. This mornings ser
vices began with prayer meeting at s a. m
The topic, Goods Work." was discussed by
Rev. Messrs. Reynolds, Loring and Brown.
A discussion followed on "Revivals" their
desh ability, by what means obtained, and
the part of minister and people respectively
in securing, conducting and appropriating
the blessings of a :revival. The discussion
was opened by Rev. Mr.. Green, who was
followed by Rev. Mr.. Stewart of North Var
mouth, Rev. Mr.. Osgood, Rev. Mr.. Newport
of Mechanic Falls. Rev. Mr.. Loring and Rev.
Mr.. Reynolds
"How can the Christian ssaetivities of an
entire membership of the church be best de;
veloped," was discussed by Rev. Mr.. New
port of Mechanic Falls. "The proper Oh
servance of the Sabbath" was discussed by
Rev. Messrs Bean and Reynolds. The SER
vices closed with the benedction by Rev.
Mr.. Reynolds. The afternoon opened with
singing and prayer. A sermon was preached
by Rev. Mr.. Thomas of Auburn. Commun-
ion of the Lords Supper closed the session.
Baths Busy ship Yards.
BATH, October 23--Bath's leading archi-
tect is at work upon four new models for
vessels, and shipbuilding is booming in this
town. A new life seems to have been given
the industry, and on every hand are signs of
prosperity. One of Mr.. Patterns new designs
is for the New England Company, and is
for 1O0O-ton four master, from which two
vessels will be built. One is for w. o. Cow
er, of Sargentsville, Hancock county, which
will be built in Gilchrlsts ship yard in Bel
fast. Another model is for vessel for Cobb,
Wight & Co., of Rockland, while the fourth
is for E. S. Crosby, of this city
Somerset and Kennetec Churches.
WATERvILLE, October 23.-The confer
ence of the Somerset and Kennebec Congre-
gationalists continued here today. In the
forenoon Rev. Messrs. R. W. jenkins of Gar
diner and w. c. Styles of Richmond dis
cussed the topic ''Flne art in churches and
church work as a means of good" Rev. A.
]. Racliffe of Skowhegan read a paper on
spiritual power. In the afternoon, sermon
was preached by Rev. P. j. Robinson of
Winthrop. The convention has been well
attended.
Fell Down an Embankment.
DOVER, October 23.-Last night CONNER
cial man named John Burrill, whose home
is in Bangor. was driving over the high en-
bankment across the track of the Dexter and
Piscataquis at Silvers Mills crossing, when
his team went over the side, there being no
protection and the road being very narrow.
He fell several feet to the rocks below,
breaking several ribs and sustaining con-
cusson of the spine and internal injuries,
the extent of which are not known. The
horse was also quite badly hurt.
Seized the Schooner.
AUGUSTA, October, 23.-Two years ago the
three masted schooner, Loring c. Ballard,
largely owned in Gardiner, collided with
United States training vessel in New York
harbor, injuring her. Last night at mid
night, Deputy United States Marshal Smith,
In behalf of the government attached the
schooner at Iceboro, where she now lies for
the sum of $4,000 to cover the damage, and a
trial will be the outcome.
Sons of Temperance.
WATERvILLE, October, 23.-The annual
session of the grand division, Sons of Tenn
perance. opens in Waterville today, and
large and enthusiastic party of delegates ar
rived on the train this morning. The re-
port of Mrs. Patrick Hayes, of Chelsea,
grand scribe for the quarter ending Septem-
ber 30. makes gratifying showing.
Society of St. Jean Baptiste.
WATERvILLE, October 23.-The fourteenth
anniversary of the st. Jean Baptiste Society,
of Waterville,i lis being celebrated this week.
This evening DIR. l.. j. Martel of Lewiston !;
Father Challand of Wateryille. and Charles
Thibou of Ottawa, Canada, were the speak
ers.
Or. johnson OF Kittery Relieved.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., October 23.-Today
S. C. Whittier received his appointment from
Secretary Window as acting assistant sur
geon of the Marine Hospital service at this
port. DR.. A. w. johnson Of Kittery is re-
lieved.
Died in an Hour.
BIppEFoRD, October 23.-While unloading
at granite wharf today. derrick guy broke
| and struck Josiah Proctor. 1t crushed his
| skull and he died in an hour.
Thanksgiving Day.
AUGUSTA, October 23.-The Governor will
appoint Thursday, November 2sth as Thanks
| giving Day.