Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-06-18
Observation-Disclosures
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vas devoted entirely 10 missionary ad-
drss'es. The cpsnins devotional sxsrcisss
vefs condactsd by Rev. o. N. Adsns Of
South Gafdiner. followed BY the choir, in
On interesting snshsm. "Psaiss Ye the
Lord" rendered in . very elective and
artistic manner.
The moderator then very happily intfc-
ducsd the drss speaker Of the evening, Rev.
l. H. Cobb, D. D., OF The American Con-
gfeEstional Union, which 10 devosed to the
work OF building meeting houses and par
eonsges, where they are needed. BY the
Nd OF dfsNipgs, he showed the very poor
accommodations In some parts OF the coun-
tly, and explained how the work vas hiG-
defed by lack Of houses to live iu and
churches to preach in.
AFTER singing the hymn, 81 love Thy
Kingdom Rsv. Geo. N. Gutserson Of
lndia. vas Introduced, and gave IN sd-
mifsbie account OF the marvellous progress
which has been made In the mission work
Ia Iadia and other lands. and the very hope
ful signs for the fu.vve. He mentioned ~
one OF these signs. which Of course would
nos be regarded ~ specially note worthy in
this eouossy, that Last year . woman grsdu-
sted frs m seminary in Cslcut.a, snd re.
eeived applsuse. In India women have
been regarded o. dsudges, unworthy Of
educstinn or any social prominence.
After tho singing Of another hymn,
jesus Shall Reign," Rev. W. g Pudde-
foot, g. 8. H.. was introduced BY the
moderator. Who humorously remarked that
be supposed the letters appended to his
oame stood for Universal Salvation
Army" The speaker replied that he
did not wish TO carry any honors
that did not belong TO him, and said
that the United States Of America" was
thus indicated ~ his hailingi place. sHe
spoke In his inimi,sbls style--eloq uent,
graphic, unique. hamorous, all these words
oeing necessary to indicate IL character.
He emphasized the great need of the gospel
in those psrts Of the land which, though
rapidly advancing In material things, are
yet dettituse Of religious privileges and
without the religious inf uences which they
should have.
A tier singing the National Hymn, my
Country tic Of Thee" benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. Mr.. Gutteyson, and ad-
j1urnment made.
The esrly prayer meeting was held this
0bsunS ~ " CiVIAs CUbouCtcu Wy nSVs
Charles r. Bsrrows Of WiscAsset. The
attendance was good and the meeting q
fervsrs one throughout
At $50 devotional service was conducted
nv Rev. John e. Pierce, missionary in
Turkey.
At . A. NJ. the Maine Missionary Society
met, with the president, Prof. l.. l.. Paine
If Bargor in the chair. The correspond
log sec,etary's report wss presented ard
accepted, and > committee appointed to
consider and make report on same in The
evening.
The sermon before the society was by
Rev. Il. A.. Harlow of Madden, his theme
oeirg the Divine Method Of Evspgelizing
men.
The report Of the treasurer. John L.
Crosby, Esq Of Bangor, showed the total
receipts for thu year to have been S32, ,725,
4 which $4,000 wss from leeacies by
~omen and the balance from contributions
~ churches throughout the State.
The secfetarys report showed that l13
rhurehes hsd been aided by missionaries.
no men being thus employed. The whole
,maunt Of service has been IS years. The
.'ssndapce ut these churces has been 9076;
It Sunday schools, 1856; families repre-
seated, 1926 Several notable instances Of
lbe work were referred to, smopg them the
O n,vement among The French at Biddeford
.here earnest effort is being put forth By
Rsv. M. lie Fle1r.
Genera. work has been done by Rev. s.
.. Fowne, In Hancock and Pencbscot;
Rev G Whittier, In Washington; Rev. s
5 York. 10 Oxford; Mrs. 8. 4. Foster. in
piseassquis and Somerset. Nav fields were
pcken of and the need Of more workers
emphasized.
At tbi. point prayer wss offered by Rev.
has. DAWSON Of 0reenville. after which
.u sppeal vas made for the church at Jack
mar. where . meeting house has been built
.n3 finished on the outside, e5C0 being
,ee6ed to finish it 20 - to be occupied for
worsbip This tun was raised by pledges
irt IN the congregation in very few min
utes.
Rev. Mr.. LeFleur then spoke Of the
<ork in which he Is er gagged as Biddefofd,
be sncou -sging resulss thst have followed,
snd the need Of plsce where regular
,uee,ines may be held when the cold weather
ecmss.
The old board Of officers were reelected
18th ore exception and 1t wss decided to
aoid their rex. meeting in Machias, where
,lso tie ne 1t State conference will slso be
a~td Rev. Chs. Wbitten Of Denny sville.
<ss appointed ~ fret preacher with Rev.
ID r. Hatch Of Rocklsnd, ~ alternate.
Al the colfeseoce session at II A. NJ.
the aiseussion Of the question, rs the Re-
ision Of Christ adopted to the business
lie Of this Ageg' was opened by Deacon
Iohp E Warren Of Cumberland Mills,
ho believed that there vas nothing in the
.ussuit Of any legitimate business that vas
accnsi.tsnt with Christian living. He was
toiloxed by Prof hopes ef BANGOR. Rsv.
!. A. Beeds Of Alfred, Rev s Gleason
{ w.ils. Dea Townsend Of Augusta. ard
.ssv. E M. Cousins Of Cumberland Mills.
At2P. M, opened With devotional exer-
ias, led BY Rsv. d. B. Sewsil Of South
BERWICK. The meeting Of the Maine Goa