The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1895-06-07

Boston, Mrs George W. Foss of Ray
mond, Mrs. Josie Jordan of East Ray
mond, Rev. J. M. Page of East Ray
mond, 7 L. Varney of Windham, Liz
zie Strout of East Raymond, Mrs. Annie
Skinner of Raymond, Mrs Mark L.
Leach of Casco, Mrs. Walk ms of South
Casco, Levi Jordan of Raymond, Joseph
Batty of Casco and Warren L. Churchill
of Raymond.
The next discussion after selection by
the choir was on the following subjects
"The Importance of Temperance in the
Sabbath School" Ringing and earnest
remarks being made5b Rev. J. M. Paige
of Raymond, Rev. F. P. Norwood of
Gray, Stephen S. WEIGH of Raymond,
George W. Foss of Raymond, Miss E. R.
Edwards of Boston, T. L. Varney of
Windham and Warren L. Churchill
Wilson Springs.
A contribution was then taken up after
which and a selection by the choir, Mr..
Skinner, from the committee on resolu-
tions made the following report which
was accepted: That in view of the i'm
portance of temperance we deem it wise
that temperance day be observed by
this association. Therefore be it
Resolved, That our executive commit
tee be requested to take such measures
for it's observance as they think best
In view of the Importance of Sunday
sschool work, we i'll convention here as
sembled
Resolved, That organized Sunday
1,ffA Al I'll,
can best serve Christ, Therefore be it
Resolved, That we do hereby pledge
the best interests and efforts of this asso-
citation to it's further maintenance.
Resolved, That this association extend
a vote of thanks to this Sunday school
for it's kindness and courtesy in accommo-
dating this association and to all others
who have assisted in making this conyen-
tion success.
One of the most interesting features of
the meeting was the question box. CUES
tions in regard to Sunday school work
being asked and answered by Messrs.
Varney and Norwood and Miss Ed
wards. The choir then sang hymn No.
1856
1t was voted to leave the matter of loca-
ton of the next meeting in the hands of
committee. 1t was voted to instruct the
executive committee to look after the
matter of Sunday schools in destitute re-
ligious districts in this entire association
The afternoon exercises were closed by
singing and the benediction.
At the evening session there was short
praise service led by Rev. Mr.. Paige after
which was prayer by Rev. T. f. Millett
of Gorham followed by an interesting and
instructive address by the same speaker.
from the text, 2 Corinthians 3-1S which
address brought this very successful con-
yention to a close
One of the most interesting features of
the meeting was the splendid singh ng
of Miss Merrill of Gray. The
music of the choir was also excellent.
Bridgton.
Bridgton, June GA delegation of
about 80 Masons, nearly all members of
Oriental lodge, No. 13, of this village,
visited Mount Tir'em lodge of Waterford
Tuesday night by invitation and worked
the NJ. NJ. degree on two candidates A
fine social and fraternal occasion was
enjoyed, and the company returned home
in the early morning.
The Bridgton Cadet Band gave a con-
cert in their new pavilion on the shore of
Highland lake, Wednesday evening.
Roller skating was the amusement of the
hour.
Children's Sunday will be observed at
the Methodist church next Sabbath.
Rev. Mr.. MCDOWELL of the Congregation
al church is taking months vacation.
The weather is cool for the season, but
moist, and grass and the foliage of the
trees is growing wonderfully.
D. A. Stevens has the foundation la id
and the lumber on the spot for his new
building on Main street The structure
will be two stories above the basement.
Bridgton village schools will close June
Is for the summer vacation. There will
be no graduating exercises this year,
though a class of seven will receive diplo
mas from the High School course
ssTwo!ane landlooked saalmon:weighing up
wards OF egnIb eacn were de taken
week by by D. P. Chaplin and j F Libby. '''
Cumberland lodge No. 80, LOO.F..
initiated four candidates at the meeting
Monday evening.