The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1897-06-24

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not the spirit of sacrifice, either among the
clergy or laymen. He said: II can shake
hands fraternally with an Orthodox or a
Sceptic, but the man fear is the man who
has no convictions" In educated Boston,
| where liberalism has become classical, Sam
Jones and Moody brought thousands to their
| knees through fear. And this under the very
shadow of dozens of liberal churches. Our
mission cannot be ended until every fear is
| banished; until supernaturalism gives way
| to naturalism. People often mistake the
ology fol- religion. Religion can never die
until mankind has reached a state of per-
| lection. We must not stop now, but clergy
and laymen must work on together.
The meeting closed with the hymn, 81 ask
not wealth." and the benediction.
THURSDAYS BUSINESS MEETING.
| After an hours devotional service, in
which the communion was observed, the
business meeting opened Thursday morning
at 10 O'Clock.
| S. Clifford Belcher, Esq, Of Pennington
presided. The first business was the re-
| port of the nominating committee and cleo
| GlOu Vi OHCorS. 1uc lOllOW my were I6-eltCG-
ed unanimously: President, Hon. j. w.
Symonds, Portland; vice presidents, Hon.
Selden Conner, Portland Mrs. S. f. Hami-
ton, Saco; secretary and treasurer, Rev j.
l.. Marsh, Saco; executive committee, Rev.
j. c. Perkins, Portland, Hon Mark p.
Emery, Portland Mrs. Marcia B. Jordan,
| Portland, Mrs. Florence Barry, Kennebunk,
Mrs. Adeline H. Stetson, Bangor, Hon J.
d. Hopkins, Ellsworth.
The following resolutions We're unani-
mously passed:
A resolution of thanks to the various rail
| road and steamboat lines for reduced rates
| Having most heartily en- joyed the beau
| ties of Belfast, the Belfast weather and the
cordial greetings of our Belfast friends, we
would formally, by this resolve express our
| thoughtful appreciation of the generous hos
| pltallty of Belfast homes.
| Resolved, That in view of the recent en-
| dowment of the Christian Register, the lead
| ing UNCONVENTIONAL paper for more than 10
| years, and in view of the determination of
| the editorial board to greatly enlarge and
strengthen that publication, this conference
recommends most heartily that all Unfair
| ians become subscribers thereto.
| Resolved, That this conference hears with
great pleasure of the organization of the
| Christian Civic, League in this State having
| for its aim to enhance the respect for law
and to eXalt the standard Of citizenship and
| patriotism.
Rev. George A. Emery Of Saco, in behalf
of his church, invited the conference to
meet next year in that city, and the matter
was referred to the Executive Committee.
After some discussion it was voted that
the monthly organ of the Unitarans of
Maine, the Church Exchange, be continued
the coming year. and that H. P White of
Pennington be its editor and publisher.
Notice was given by Geo. W. Stone,
| Treasurer of the American Unitarian Assoc
iation, of the summer meeting of Associa-
| ton, to be held at Isles of Shoals July H.
| Is, and an invitation was extended to this
conference to be well represented.
! The roll call of parishes showed that dele
gates were in attendance as follows: From
Ellsworth, TO- Augusta, Il; Castine, 10
Portland, First Parish, g.; Bangor, IL; Saco,
II; Lennebunk, s; Portland, Preble Chapel,
p Waterville, 4 Yarmouth, .; Houlton 6
Pennington, 5; Total, 10l.
| The Treasurers report showed as follows
On hand at beginning of year ...,....S IS 81
| Reed from Churches. .............. 115 81
| Special collection. ............... IS Is
S 239 IS
| Expenditures for conference. ......S IS 80
| Church exchange. Observation-Disclosures. lii 50
Paid Presque Isle. Observation-Disclosures. IS 90
s 239. rs
Received at conference, 1897 ..S To- "A
| Collection for guarantee fund. .. A 81
S 167 IS
| The report of the Executive Committee
showed the following changes the past year
Kennebunk mad its valuable and enthusiastic
| minister, Rev. Mr.. Prescott, bewitched away
from them much to their regret and the loss
of the Conference. He will be succeeded
by Rev: j. o. D. Powers in September.
Rev. L. j Valentine after all too short a
stay was compelled to leave Waterville
which is now without minister.
Rev. H. Fl. Woude, formerly of Toronto,
| has accepted years call at Castlne.
Ellsworth is rejoicing in revival under
the ministration of Rev. W. R. Hunt.
Rev. I. E. St. John has succeeded Rev.
| Fl. D. Cotton at Eastport and the condition
| of the parish there is very hopeful.
Pennington and Pressure Isle parishes
| that have been considered uncertain are in
an encouraging condition.
Brunswick still sits with closed doors 80 far
| as Gne CnurCn IS concerned. But 1t Is good
| to know that the women have branch
| which holds regular meetings and is doing
noble work for the cause.
| Bar Harbor is without pastor.
| The other churches of the State are under
the same pastoral care last year.
The following telegram was sent to Rev.
J. G. Perkins and wife, who We're about to
sail from Montreal for trip to Europe
| Rev and Mrs. j. G. Perkins,
Windsor Hotel, Montreal
| To sail Oh "Parisan." Successful Confer
| ence. Wishes pleasant voyage, happy, pro-
| titabe vacation, Safe return
J. L. MARSH, Secy.
| This completed the business and the Con-
vention adjourned sine lie.
The remainder of the forenoon was occu-
pied by paper on "The New Birth" by
Rev. j. A Chase of Houlton and discus
sion of the same by Rev. o. K. Crosby of
Yarmouth, and several members of the con-
ference.
THE EXCURSION.
At o'clock a large number of delegates
and Belfast friends embarked on steamer
Silver Star Tor an excursion to Castlne The
steamer returned to Belfast, at 10 80 o'clock
THE CAsTINE MEETING.
The conference accepted an invitation
from the Castine Z ntarlan Society to hold