Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1894-10-10

DR.. Mckenzie spoke of his pastorate, of
the old meeting house, where he held the
irst meetings, the early associations COL
nected herewith, of the congregation being
made up Of the strong and prominent men =,
bank presidents, cashiers, professional and
business men. He said that he often won
dered why they sat and listened to him.
He said that he had come with q love for
the work, and during the time that the SOL
diers were here, ready for the front, he had
labored earnestly for the cause. Every
Sunday he preached to large numbers of
soldiers, aud he visited them, helped the
sick and did any good that came. He said
that this church ha been one of the most
important in the State, from the
fac. that prominent MN came
here on matter, of State interests,
and while in the city attended worship at
this church. The influence of this church
was felt ali over the State, because people
from all parts came 10 Augusta, it being
the capital, and attended service at this
church. At this period seven or eight Sun
day schools were established in this vicinity
and thi, work was conducted by the Con-
gregational Society. DR.. Mckenzie then
named over many of the men
that were prominent in the church
while he was pastor. He said the
church is the men and women who
make it, and when this one or that one
passes away, the question is are there those
who will take their places and have the
work go on. He mentioned the grand
result, of unity, fellowship and interest in
church work. He said that great ques-
ton is before this nation today, and that is
the forming of a republic by Puritanic
principles and methods. A question of
importance is, Which church is doing the
most good?
An anthem, Land Beyond the Sea-" by
G.. W. Marston, was then rendered by the
choir. which was followed by the benedic-
ton. Rev. j. S. Williamson reminded all
that supper would be served in the vestry
from 6 to o'clock, and that all members
of the church and parish with friends and
invited guests were welcome. While the
congregation filed out the organ postlude,
allegro in G., by Markell, was rendered.
Thus ended part one of the programme of
this historic event.
The ladies of the church had prepared a
very fine supper of all kinds of nice food,
which was served in the vestry to about 200
people, who seated themselves at the tables,
while 20 young ladies and young men
waited upon them. 1t was most pleasant
scene and many occurrences of
years gone by were refreshed.
The pastor, of the Augusta churches
Ct ch made short addresses of congratula-
ton in behalf of their churches, Rev. A.
W. Snyder for the Episcopal, Rev. c. S.
Cummings of the Methodist, Rev. E. c.
Hayes, Free Baptist, Rev. j. M. Wyman.
First Baptist, Rev. j. +. Leland, Univer-
salist, Rev. f. Z. Newbert, Unitarian.
Among the prominent guests were: Miss
Anna Tappan, Bath; Benjamin Tappan,
Watervlle; Mrs. Eeob, Albany, N. Y;
Mrs. General Reddington, San Francisco;
Mrs. Louisa Craig and Mrs. Dutton, Els
worth; Rev. DR.. Penney, Auburn; Rev.
G.. Y. Washburn, Waterville; Rev.
Thomas Williams, Winslow; Rev. James
Richmond, Litchfeld; Rev. j. L. Quimby,
Gardiner; Rev. +. b. Chase, Hallowell.
AT each meeting Hon. j. w. Bradbury was
present. At the chapel the following
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