Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1896-07-31
BOYS ASSEMBLY
At Good Will Farm Still Full
of Interest.
Wednesday Marked Advance in I'm
folding Divine Plan in Work.
thursdays Session Of Exceptional Interest and
Value The Visitors.

80. -(SpeClaD.- Nv edneSday. July 29.Will
be ever remembered as a red letter day
in the history of Good Win Farm. 1t
marked an advance step in the unfold
ing of the divine plan in this work and
the recital of the principal facts caused
many to exclam. What hath God
wrought" Ninety-one boys now find
their homes in six we'll appointed cot
tageS and there is both demand and
promise for increase. During the last
year the same divine hand has been
leading to similar service for girls. BY
the generous gift of one man in Massa
chusetts, a farm has been purchased.
This farm is one mile north Of the cen
ter of the present plant for boys, and
adjoining the homestead of Supervisor
Hinckley.
During the present summer, a cot
tage has been erected by Walter M
Smith, Esq, Of Stamford. CT, and this
on Wednesday afternoon was dedicated
to the use of girls needing a helping
hand. This is an excellent building in
every respect, roomy, CHEEKY, conven-
lent and Hastily furnished 1t is a
memorial to Miss Elizabeth Wilcox
Smith. daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Walter NJ. Smith, who died in April,
| 1883. 1t is furnished thoroughly from
cellar to attic nothing having been left
| undone which could contribute to health
| comfort and convenience. this having
| been done by the members of Mr.
| Smiths family. 1t has Accommodations
for Is girls, and it Is expected to be
thus occupied after Sept l. 1t is GER
tainly most beautiful home. Mr. and
| Mrs. Smith We're both present at the
| dedication. and We're greeted by a large
company of grateful and appreciative
| friends. The sad, glad service was
| greatly enriched by their presence.
| The large gathering thronged the
| house and extended far outside Super
visor Hinclley had full charge of the
| service.
| The following was the programme:
| Singing. My Faith Looks Up to Thee"
scripture reading, the 18th Psalm. by Rev.
| A. r. Dunn.
| Tenor solo Mr. Walter T.. Houghtou
| ADDRESS Rev. G. W. iIiuckleV
Walter NJ. Smith, Esq
| Address of Acceptance.
! Hon. Moses GiddingS
| Singing, Good viii Choir
Prayer of Dedication. Rev. A. H. Huntly
| Singing. America"
| i6enediction.
| 1t was a very impressive and appro-
pirate service. marking the beginning
| Of Il great work for needy girls. Al
present expressed themselves as greatly
| delighted with the building and it's fur
| nishings. and many earnest prayers
| will he offered in behalf of the donors
| and those who in coming years vii
| share the gift.
| Wednesday evening was cool and de
| ciedly comfortable, after 4 very warn
| day. a large audience filled the tent
and listened with rapt attention to tn,
| addresses. Rev. a. Fl. Huntly of the
China Inland Mission, gave a charm
| Ing talk. which was introductory to thu
| series of addresses to be given by him
| during the week on various phases o.
| life in China. Mr.. Mr.. Huntley's ex
oerience has been signally rich and h
| has the power of describing what h.
| has seen and heard. At his hands
| China may become n new country t
| those who are permitted to listen t.
| him.
Miss Cora Bickford. State presideni
Of the Y. F. S. c. e., was introduced
Tor the first time as an Assembly
speaker. She announced as her theme
Our Possibilities" and in languag
| chaste and well chosen. with energy
and force. captivating ard convincing
she held her audience for half an hou
and left them With the desire for more
Miss Bickford will ever receive a cor
dial welcome TO Good Will Farm
whether she come as an "Endeavorcr
or as a cOnSecrated woman
The exercises of the day have beer
greatly cnlivened and enriched by the
music which has been furnished. Mr.
Walter Il. Houghton of Stamford. CT
is a tenor of exceptional sweetness
and power. Mr.. Thatcher Guilds use OF
the cornet, both as a leader of tbs
audience and in solos. is very highly |
appreciated Mr.. Harold c. Sawyer !
returns to us. bringing his violin, anC
rs in former days he greatly pleases
and assists in the service. Mics Marion
Monroe Rice of Boston. already has |
quite won for herself a high place
among the helpful workers. her sole
singing easily comparing with any
thing before heard in the Assembly |
tent. |
Thursday morning was considered one
Of exceptional interest and value. The
morning hour of religious service was
spiritual and prayerful. At 10 o'clock, the |
cent was overlooking with those who lis
tened to Rev. II. w. Winckley's second
md last address on Architecture" His
descriptions are vivid and instructive. his |
charts and diagrams beautiful and help
ful Whatever may have been his theme, |
Mr. Winokley has easily secured the at
tention of the boys. and all Will hope for
a continuance of his service in coming |
years The boys can always find for him
a hearty Good Will cheer. DR.. d. A. Rob- |
inson of Bangor. was introduced as rep |
resentative of the medical profession. and
he proved himself well worthy of the po-
sition. He greatly pleased and helped
his audience as he spoke Of some of the
essentials for success in his profession. |
He is bright. clean and winning in his
speech and inspires the boys with hope
and desire. Mr.. Walter NJ. Smith of the
firm of Smith Hogg & Gardner of New
York city. was the representative of mer-
camille life. His address was most happy
and helpful. In straightforward bust
ness-like terms. he exhorted to honest:
intelligent purpose. purity of heart and
life. educated, consecratsedl manhood. i
:, tr,,e life in business, being emphasized |