Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-06-15

demand upon our churches in this direc-
ton.
letter from the auxiliary committee
OF the American board church foreign
missions was read by Rev. E. Bean, show
ing that while considerably less money
had been at the disposal Of our foreign
missionary society during the past year,
considerably more work had been done
and more workers in commission, their
meagre salaries having been reduced to
meet the exigency OF the hard times.
TUESDAY EVENING.
The evening services were held at the
old Baptist church some two or three
miles south of the chapel, the people in
this community making up part of the
parish. The devotional services here
were led by Charles w. Howkins, supply
ing the Congregational church at Veazie
this summer.
Then followed the discussion of the
theme GLOW can the Sunday School be
Made more Effective?" opened by Rev. f.
l.. Hunt. Mr.. Hunt said teachers should
make better preparation to meet their
| classes; should read more commentaries; ;
that classes should have separate class
rooms; that teachers should have more
spirituality; should come together in
prayer; should have more personal work
with their scholars. He recommended
the Blakeslee system of lessons.
Mr.. Hunt was followed by Miss II. T.
Buck, Miss Carroll, Rev. L. Bean, the
moderator, and others. One lady thought
plu fei, bar
Mr.. Bean said teachers should teach their
scholars not only on Sunday, but all the
week, by their counsel and example, and
teach their parents sometimes.
The principal address of the evening
was by Prof. DEMO, of Bangor, upon the
broad theme of "Bible Study" which l
dare not undertake to report.
WEDNESDAY.
The morning prayer meeting at 6
o'clock was lead by G. A. French, the
pastor at Brooksvile, and was good
preparation for the day for those living
near enough to the chapel to attend.
At $50 the meeting of the Hancock
ministerial association was held. This
organized by the choice of Rev. J. s.
Richards moderator, and Rev. j. P. Cush-
man, scribe. Revs. S. w. Chaplin and c.
n. Davie joined the membership of the
association.
The condition and experience OF the as
ISOLATION for the past year were discussed
and some questions relative to ministe-
rial qualifications and standing, so that
the time was fully occupied till the open
ing of the conference at $50 o'clock.
At this session, after the devotional
meeting, came the report of the NOM
mating committee and other business.
The committee reported
Place of the next meeting-North Els
worth. Preacher, Rev. c. n. Davie;
alternate, Rev. G.. A. French; committee
of arrangements, the deacons of the
church and Rev. d. l.. Yale; visitor to
Bangor seminary, Rev. J. ). Richards;
delegate to general conference, Rev. +.
Bean; to national council, Rev. d. L.
Yale; registrar, Rev. j. 2. Cushman;
treasurer, Rev. 5. w. Chaplin.
The report was accepted and adopted.
Rev. Mr.. Gushmnn, delegate to Bangor
seminary last year, made report that he
had attended the anniversary exercises
and Was pleased with what he had seen
and heard. Following that there was
some discussion and explanation of the
work of the missionary committee of the
conference. Rev. c. n. Davie, of Gran
berry Isles, explained some of the peculi-
arities of the work in his field and its
needs, his remarks being of much interest
to the conference.
Rev. G. II. fietflon gave a strong paper
upon the theme allow can we Sc
cure and Maintain the Revival Spirit in
serious and forcble presentation of the
theme.
At this point the attention of the con-
ference was called to the critical illness of
Bro. Charles Whittier, at Oldtowu, and
the scribe was authorized by vote OF the
conference to convey to Mr.. Whittier
some suitable, Xpression of our sympathy
and esteem. Prayers We're urged in his
behalf.
Rev. +. Bean then read paper upon
"The Duty of Christian Parents in Our
Churches, as regards Infant Consecra-
tom, an excellent and timely paper, and
one which should have influence in
checking the laxity that prevails in this
matter.
After singing Jesus Paid 1t ALP the
conference collection was taken and the
rest OF the session was spent in discussion
of the papers that had been presented.
On Wednesday afternoon a devotional
service was held, the communion sermon
was preached and the Lords supper was
celebrated. Rev. {. n. Davie led the de-
votional meeting. Rev. S. W. Chaplin
preached the sermon, his theme being the
launching out into richer Christian ex-
perience and greater service for the
Master. He was assisted in The pulpit by
w. t. Sparhawk, supplying at North
Ellsworth, and {. w. Howkns, of Veazie.