The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1898-07-07
The Waldo County S. 5. Convention.


fast Friday, July 1st The weather was de-
lightful and large delegations attended from
surrounding towns.
At the appointed hour the convention was
called to order by the president, Willis S.
Hatch. A short praise service led by the
moderator was followed by Scripture read
ing and prayer by Rev. FL. 0. Worthley.
A hearty address of welcome was given
by w. G. Hatch, to which Rev. r. G. Har-
butt responded as heartily.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read by the secretary, DR.. A. o. Stoddard.
The report of the treasurer showed a balance
last year of $500 collection at Searsmont
S1,50; expense S210 balance in treasury
S4.95 The reports of the schools were as
follows:
Methodist school, Belfast. Average attend
ance 80 Home dpt, 70.
Baptist church, Belfast. In healthy con-
ditlon: increased attendance; average so.
Raised S25 for library. Three baptized and
Joined the church.
Congregational church, Belfast. Average
attendance So; attendance less than usual.
North Belfast. Average attendance 10;
good working condition 10 new books added
to library
Brooks Attendance 55; S55 90 for new
library more prosperous.
Freedom. 80 members; average 25 at
tendance regular; % volumes added to Ii
hrary.
jackson. Interest maintained: average
attendance in summer, 70.
Monroe. Summer school, attendance 81;
average 56; 30 volumes added to library.
Monroe Centre. Average attendance -.
SearspOrt. Enrolled 90 average IS: S45
for books.
Searsport Harbor. Average attendance
80. SO for new books. Five members add
ed to church.
Waldo. Attendance 20; home school in
winter.
The following committees were ap-
pointed:
Credentials-W G. Hatch, 81. o. Wor TIL
ley, E. Boulter
Nominauons-E. A. Carpenter, R. G. Har-
butt, A. o. Stoddard, Gilman Roberts,
Sherman Goodwin.
Adjourned for dinner
A basket lunch was served in Good Will
Hall, supplemented by baked beans brown
bread coffee and tea, provided by the Sun
day school and friends of North Belfast and
vicinity.
The afternoon session began with de-
'N''NAie.'
win of Freedom Rev. John S. Blair of
Monroe offered prayer. A duett was prettily
sung by two young girls-Emily Gilbreth
and Caro- Hatch
The committee on nominations made the
following report, which was accepted and
adopted:
Officers for ensuing year-President,
,
CHM; Secretary and Treasurer, A o. Stod-
dard. Executive Comllittee-W. S. Hatch
G. F. CHM, A. .. Stoddard, o. G Hussey,
Gilman Roberts.
The topic, "Fraternity among Sunday
srhool workers. was ably discussed by
g. G. Winslow. He said Sunday schools
should not teach creeds; but should teach the
Bible; should have fraternal cooperation
among churches. Denominations should not
encroach upon each other; should labor to
retain all who legitimately belong to them
Omar a. Hussey discussed the topic, "Re-
lation Of Sunday school to the church" He
said: The Influence of the Sunday school
must counteract the influence of the ungodly
homes The Sunday school is the exercise
ground FOR the church
\ solo, The Holy City, by Miss Sadie A.
Russ was then sung and was finely rendered,
The topic, "The Library was discussed
by Rev. Geo. S. Mills, in which he said be-
leve IN the Sunday School Library it is nee
essary to the success of the school 1t val
uable for moral and religious training.
Great care should be taken in selecting the
books. Don't buy books because they are
cheap. Teachers can do much in overseeing
the reading. Teachers and superintendent
should give more attention to the Sunday
school Library.
In the absence of Mr. C. F. CHM, Rev r.
G. Harbutt briefly considered the topic "Are
Sunday school concerts beneticia?" Harm
may come from them. They may bring our
children too prominently before the public
1t might make them sef-conscous If so,
they not beneficial. They are beneficial
in promoting the musical talents in our chill
dren
Rev. Il. G. Harbutt read a paper written
by Miss Emily F. Miller of Searsmont upon
the subject of The Triple PLEDGE
A very able and eloquent address was
given by Geo. H. Archibald, Secretary of the
State Sunday School Association, from the
topic, "Child Study" in which he set forth
children. The self-conscious spirit should
not be cultivated. Drive out the vice by
putting virtue in its place. We need more
self control, rather than parental control.
Never test your child more than he is able to
bear.
Singing by quartette-Messrs. II. O.
Worthley and E. c. Miriam and Misses
Edith NJ. Ladd and Sadie A. Russ
The Committee on credentials reported as
follows:
Whole number in attendance, $50; whole
number of delegates, 90. Number of towns
reported, as follows
Belfast, 49, North Belfast, 20; Waldo, 5;
Monroe, 5; Monroe Center, 3; Freedom, 20;
Searsport, 4 Searsport Harbor, Is; Morrill,,
.; Northport l Poors Mills, ] Waldo Sta
tion, Swanville Centre, g.
There We're 81 congregationalst, II Metho-
dists. Baptists . Adventists, Universalist,
l Friend, Free VIII Baptists.
A rising vote of thanks was given to the
people at North Belfast for their generous
hospitality.
Voted TO ad diOurn