The Somerset reporter., 1896-09-03

C0Ourn hall. Mr. La Marsh assisted in
the praise service. Prayer WAS offered BY
Rev. l.. II. Copeland. |. W. Case, I.u-
bee, treasurer OF the State society made
a report showing that IL societies had
contributed 1852 during the year aud
individuals Sl3. The expenditures were
1888. He stated that it would be nee
cessary to have $500 for the coming
year. The contributions are wholly
voluntary. The report of the Superin-
tendent of floating work, Arthur X.
Chase, was read by Miss Hattie +. Rob
bins of Belfast. Rev. Everett Tinker of
Ellsworth extended an invitation in be.
half of the societies of that CITY to the
State Union to hold its convention with
them in 81. Machias wants the con-
vention in '9S and a letter was read to
that effect. A plea for the State paper.
The Pine Tree Endeavorer, was made BY
| Miss Bickford with such good effect that
80 shares of stock were taken by So
cieties and individuals, and a number of
new names added TO the subscription
list. The battle hymn. the words of
which were written by Miss Bickford
was sung, and then Miss Charlotte 7.
Sibley, the speaker of the afternoon WAS
introduced Her subject was New
Light in Old Lands" and it goes with.
out saying that the address was bright
and highly interesting. Miss Sara Ward
sang. with fine effect, a solo from Elijah
| The meeting of last evening called out
another audience which taxed to the Ut
most the seating capacity of Coburn hall
PRAYER was offered by Rev. II. W. Kim
ball. Miss Charlotte T. sibley, the first
speaker, gave an earnest address upon
the topic of the day "Sayed to Serve. =
She was followed by Rev. Edwin
| Fletcher who spoke interestingly upon
missionary work in China from which
country he has recently returned. En-
deavorers from Florida. Indiana, New
Hampshire, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
| Connecticut and Rhode Island being in
attendance. were called upon aud Il
number responded, among them being
Mr.I pham of Florida who gave an en-
couraging report of the work in his
State. Greetings were sen, to the En-
deavor conventions which are being held
in Virginia, Indiana and Ohio, and II
| telegram WAS received from President
Clark, also from the Presbyterian church
which was the Maine head quarters at
| the Washington convention. Mr.. Al
| fred Southworth of Portland gave a short
account of the work done by the Sailor 5
Bethel in Portland harbor. Prof. Amos
r. Wells, editor of the Golden Rule, Bos-
ton. one of the most important speakers
of the convention, was then Introduced
His address was thoughtful and earnest
and was listened to with great profit.
Mr.. La Marsh sang several solos during
| the exercises. The benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. 6. y. Musgrove of
Biddetord.
At the meeting of the stockholders of
the Endeavor Publishing CO., the capital
stock was increased from 60 to 100
shares and it is all taken. The old
board was reelected. One new director
was added, Willis Bailey, Skowhegan.
Miss Cora b. Bickford was elected presi-
dent of the company; K. ". Shaw,
Houlton, secretary; |. W. Case, Lubec,
treasurer w. F. Cobb, Auburn. business
manager.
The decorations in Coburn hall are
elaborate, red and white bunting being
effectively draped about the galleries.
windows, etc, held in place by pine
branches. We understand that this
work was done by Mr.. Willis \. Bailey
The Methodist church decorations ar,
also worthy of special mention.