Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-04-22
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BRrsswIcx, April 2l.-The eth annua
| session Of the Maine Conference Of Methc.
dist Episcopal churches began here tcdsy
Bishop Randolph z. Foster, d. D., LII
D.. one OF the Ablest bishops in the church,
presidss. Ths services are held in the
Pleasant stree. church, but all evening
meetings snd the Sunday meeting will be
held In the Town Hail.
This morning was devoted TO class work,
while In the afternoon the various commit.
tees on examinations, etc.. held session.
| In the evening there will be an annual re-
| union PRAYER meeting.
Wednesday the services open with q de-
votional service, led BY Elder Andrews of
| the Augusta district. and administration Of
the Lords supper. A business session will
follow. In the afternoon Rev. T. r. Jones
will preach the annual missionary sermon.
The evening will be devoted to the ami.
verssry Of the Ffeedmen's Aid and South
ern Education Society, Rev. I. G. Ross pre-
siding and Rev. J. W. Hamilton Of Boston
delivering the address.
Thursday, after the usual devotional ser
vice, preceded however, by an early morn
Ing pHaye, meeting at sunrise. led by Rev.
G. Munger, the business section will coz
tinus. At Z o'clock comes the anniversary
of the Maine Domestic Missionary Society
and addresses by Rev. G.. c. Andrews, W.
8. MeIntyre and j. M. Frost. Next comes
the Women's Home Missionary Society
with an address by Mrs. Mary f Griffi b,
Of Warrington. In the evening occurs the
lniveIsa'y Of the Preacher Aid Society
which gives aid to the supefannuated pas
tors. Addrs sses will be given by Messfs.
Rev. J. B. Lspham, 8. Hooper and DR.. j.
7. Clymer.
Friday morning will be passed just a.
Thursday morning but in the afternoon
comes the anniversary Of the Sunday
school Union and Tract society with 40 ad-
dress by lie secretary, Rev. DR.. Huflbu,,
of Boston. An educational meeting follows
with addresses BY Rev. Fl. C. Sheldon, of
the Boston Union, and Rev. e. M. Smyth,
of the Wesleyan Seminary at Kents Hill.
The evening il devoted to the Young Peo-
pies Society, the Epworth Lesgne, and an
address delivered by Rev DR.. J. Il. Ber-
ry Of Chicsgo, editor Of the Epwor.h Her
aid. Saturday morning the ssms progfa
as Thursday and Friday mornings. In the
afternoon is the semi-centennial sermon by
Rev J. Hawkes., and memorial service led
by Rev. W. 8. McIotire. In the evening
is the anniversary of the Church Extension
Society, Rev. j. T. CIymer presidiog. Rev.
Dr.. Spencer, the corresponding secretary,
will address the audience. This society
gives aid to poor localities in establishing
ard building churches
The Sunday services in the Town hall
consis. Of love feast led by Elder E. L.
Adams of Lewiston and the conference
sermon by Bishop Foster, followed by Or
dination service. In the afternoon Rev,
C. II. Payne, CO. secretary Of the board of
educstion breaches, and in the evening is
the anniversary Of the General Missionary
society, with sn address bv Rev. j. O..
Peck. Mordsy morning comes the Anal
devotional meetings. the closing business,
reading Of appointments and q lurnment.
The fcllowing are the officers Of the
couferercs:
President-B Bishop Randolph E. Foster,
d. D.. LII. D.
Presiding Eldnrs-WiIlisn 8. Jones,
Portland District; Enos T. Adams, Lewis
ton District; George c. Andrews, Augusta
district, secretary.
Historical Secretsry-Wilbur F. Berry
Assistant Secretafy-Georee c. Andrews,
Statistical Secretssy-Herbert E. Foss
Treasurer-Thomas +. Jones.
Committee Of ximination-Chafles L
Bisbee.
For Admission on Trial-Hamiiton
Hooper. A A Lewis. First year, +. A.
Brsqdon, Il. f Foss. A. Lewis; second
year, W. s, McIntire. j, A. Corey, w. F.
Holmes third year, T. F. Jones, C. F.
Parsons, W. Csnhsm; fourth year, j M.
Frost. C. i Bisbee, F. C. Haddock.
Fer Locsi Ofders-G. D. Holmes, Its
G, Ross, f. W. Smith.
(By Associated Prsss)
The real business Of the 67sh annual ses
sion Of the Maine conference Of the Metho-
dist churches commenced here today,
although nominally the work begins tomor-
row. Today was occupied with committee
work and Spring session Of the Itinsrsnts
Instiiuts. Twenty-Five candidates were
examined, seven for admission to confer
ence, three on first yesrs' studies, seven on
second years or for deacon's orders, four
third years, and four to be ordained IS ell
ders. The annual reunion and pray er
meeting in the evening, led by Rev. A. W.
Ii