Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-04-16
THE METH1DiSTS.
Reports of Presiding Elders of
the Several Districts.
Condition Of the Augusta District is
Particularly Gratifying.
Pleasant Presentations Roll Of Members
Society Business Meetings.

sion of the Maine Methodist conference
opened with large attendance TINS
first exercise was a devotional service
led by Rev. DR.. j. II. Hollingsworth
of Greencastle, Ind.
IHe business session opened at
O'Clock and the minutes of Yesterday
meeting We're read and approved. One
of the interesting events of the morning
was the reading of the annual reports
of the presiding elders
The first to report was Rev. J. B
Lapham of the Augusta district, now in
his sixth year in that capacity, and in
his 36th year as q member of the Mains
conference. Mr.. Lapham read his re-
port, which was very happily worded
with considerable feeling. and in show
ing up the work of the district touche ]
many a heart.
The Augusta district comprises %
stations, 80 CT which during the year
have been regularly supplied by pas
tors. There are A Sunday schools with
a total membership of 1921. and n egu-
lar attendance of 246l. There are also
League Societies and three Christian
Endeavor organizations with total
membership of S34
The rcvivals during the year have
20 500, about half the number
that have experienced a change OF
heart last year. Among other things.
he referred particularly to the fact that
in Madison 20 We're converted without
the help of an evangelist.
He also spoke of the flourishing con-
dition of the Wesleyan seminary A.
kent's Hill, denominating it as one Of
the largest colleges in the Methodist
field, and the only college that con
ferred the degrees Of a. 3. and A. M
on ladies. He said the valuation OF
land and buildings there amounted to
$l3O0o0 and the productive invested
fund 100000.
At the close of the report which was
received. with applause. Rev w T.
Berry, secretary of the conference
stepped forward, and, on behalf Of the
pastors Of the Augusta district, pre-
scented Mr.. Lapham with an envelope
handsome sum Of money.
Mr.. Lapham feelingly responded.
Rev. J. A. Carey reported for the
Lewiston district Presiding Elder
Palmer for the Portland district.
The pastors of The Portland district
presented Presiding Elder I;;lflor with
handsome gold. watch.
The roll of members was called. Rev.
Robert Lawton was granted leave to with
draw TO unite with the congregational
church.
When James Wrights name was called
Mr.. Palmer called upon ItSv. Mr. Bra
ward to make the report ot the collections
of the church AT York.
Bishop Mailali2u the nannDunced that
he had taken the case OF Rev. james
Wright into consideration with the adj
vice OF the cabinet and this is the con
cluson reached:
tigation was invalid because Of noncom-
plance with the requirements of section
pa under which the acton was brought
That action being invalid Brother Wright
whose family is sick now, requests u loca-
ton. The question rests with the con
ference" Rev. George -. Lindsay moved
that the request of Brother Wright be
and the motion prevailed unani-
mously while the bishop warmly said Il
hope the Lord will bless Brother Wright
and his family" and the conference gave
a hearty characteristic Amen.
American Bible Society, spoke of the
work done last year Most OF the work
has been done in Aroostook county. He
said they naG VISITED IoVuu MONIES II! tiidt
and they found 5000 homes where
all members were non-church attendants,
with 5000 children not in Sunday school'
and $40 families that are destitute of the
word of God. They have sold more than
1000 copies of the Bible and given away
1900 copies.
Mr.. Wilson was followed by Rev. A. B.
Leonard of New York, secretary OF the
Society of the Methodist
church. who spoke elcquently in behalf OF
his societies.
At the annual meeting of the Local
Preachers Association these ofiit era
President Rev w. H. II. McAllister,
Old Orchard.
Vice Presidents Rev. NJ: X. Maybury,
North Yarmouth; Rev A. w. Waterhouse
Auburn; Rev. r. S. Leard. Baldwin.
Secretary. Rev. Joseph Moulton, Bing-
ham.
Executive Committee. Rev. NJ. K. May
bury. North Yarmouth: Rev. A. F. Hink-
lev. West Durham; Rev VIM. Bragg
South Waterford. ~
Delegates to the National Association.
Rev w II. II. McAllister, Old Orchard;
Rev. Joseph Moulton. Bingham.
Alternates. Rev. r. S. Leard Baldwin;
Rev. 4. F. Hinkley, West Durham.
The Preachers Aid also held its annual
meeting. and voted to appropriate $500 for
preachers of the conference.
These officers were elected for the ensu-
ing year:
vice 49, -
Lewiston.
Secretary Rev. Sylvester Hooper, Win
throp. x-.,.. ,.,,.
Managers. Rev. Hezekiah Chase. oid
Rev. F. w. Smith, Pleasantdaie;
Rev. John r. Roberts. Pleasantdale.
Auditor, Rev Hezekiah Chase Old Or
investors. Rev. Israel Luce, Portland;
". J. Knowlton. Portland; Rev. tieze-
liab Chase. Old Orchard: Rev. +. w.
smith, Pleasantdale
The annual meetings of several auNii
arv organizations Were held. this after
noon The trustees reelected the Old
board of officers. 'ihe anniversary OF Inc
Aid Society as celebrated IN
The afternoon. and. tonight. the aiiniyer~
sary of the Epw League.
Rev. DR.. Schen of chicago. general see,
retarv of the Epworth League. delivered
m able address al the latter meeting.
The programme for Friday will be as
follows:
30 A. M.-Devotionnl service, conducted
by Rev. John Collins.
Q A. M-Blsiness session.
9 r. M.-Anniversary of the Freedman
Aid and Southern Education Society,
Rev. John Collins, presiding. Address
by Rev. J. w. Hamilton, ID. ID.
4 r. M.-Evangelistic service, conducted
by Rev. j. III. Hollingsworth.
: M y Infamous lecture on Japan,