Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-06-15
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
co. CONFERENCE AT BROOKS
VILE LAST WEEK.
FULL REPORT OF A BUSY AND INTER-
ESTING SESSION-ROYAL HOSPITAL
ITY OF BROOKSVILLE.



ference of Congregational churches was
held with the church at Brooksville June
7and S.
The morning dawned cloudy and
threatening, RS had been many i'm
modiatety before ii, not promising much
for the success of the meeting, but as it
did not actually rain we were soon upon
the road. As we proceeded the clouds
became lighter and the skies brighter,
the roads were in good condition and free
from dust, beautiful inspiring pan
oramic view OF hill and dale, through a
delightful country rejoicing in its sum-
mer yerdu-e, kept constantly opening
upon our sight.
Hest cordial welcome greeted the
corners as they arrived at the little
chapel i'll which the good people at
Brooksville worship. Horses were
promptly dispatched to commodious
stables in the vicinity, and soon we
found ourselves en- rapport with one of
the most delightful conference meetings
which it was ever our privilege to enjoy.
The opening devotional service was led
by Rev. 5. W. Chaplin, of Deer Isle, who
read scripture lesson from Acts and .
and in his remarks struck the keynote
for the mee'in ing in emphasizing the i'm
portance Of tarrying in prayer for "the
promise OF ne Father, the coming of the
Holy Spirit.
Confrs1aee was then called to order by
Rev. j. i. Cushman, of Castine, who
called fos the nomination of a moderator
for tn ming year. Rev. S.W Chaplin was
chose. Rev. j. P. Cushman was chosen
scribe d Rev. E. Bean, Dea. Hale and
Rev. 5. Richards were appointed
committee upon nominations.
The records Of the last two meetings OF
the 30 ference were read by Mr.. Cushman
to whom they had been sent by the
fo mer scribe, as was also his treasurer's
&c cunt. These records were of interest,
re iewing as they did so infinitely meet
ings of the past one that of year ago,
ami afforded criterion by which to
ga ige the present. The records were APP
proved and the treasurer's report ac-
cepted.
The registers report was then read.
This gave quite definite and minute re-
ports OF the individual churches, and af-
forded considerable satisfaction. Addi-
tions had been made to the mem bership
OF many of them, notably the church at
Bucksport, where seventy one had been
received at one time-at the March COM
munion-while many more had been
added at other seasons.
Ellsworth Falls wes also reiniciuer in
large additions. The church at Ellsworth
was found to he in most healthy and &C
tive condition, the Sunday morning
services being the largest of any time
during the past five years, and the prayer
meeting most earnest and successful, as
sustained by pledged participants.
Deer Isle had the largest membership of
any church III the conference, and much
activity WIS reported. Castine had the
largest Christian Endeavor society, num-
bering III and being a power for good.
Stonington had had five additions and
built a small yestry. West Brooksville
reported success in material things, hay
ing made considerable repairs and perma
nent imTroV ements. Brooksville had
called pastor pastor had been or
daned and stationed upon Cranberry
Isles. The church at fremont showed vi
tai and continued interest iii revising its
rules of government and rearranging the
relations between the church and the
parish.
Each session was begun with a devo-
tional service. That OF Tuesday after
noon was led by j. II. Cone, the student
supply for the churches at North Deer
Isle and Little Deer Isle. His theme was
Some characteristics of the Children OF
the Kingdom.
Upon the moderator's taking the chair,
Rev. +. Bean, of Bluehill, gave an address
upon the topic assigned-"The church as
it is to-day and Rev. j. S. Richards, of
West Brooksville, followed with a ten
minute paper upon "The church is it may
be-"
1.-THE Relations of the Church to the
Community as to Temperance, Gambling,
Sabbath Dissertation and Popular Amuse-
ments" was discussed by Rev. E. l.. Hunt,
who spoke with much feeling and earn
estness, his remarks drawing additional
remarks from Rev. Mr.. Bean, Dea. Buck,
of Orland, Mrs. Treworgy and the moder-
ator.
"The Best Methods Of Soul Winning"
were given US in most beautiful and fit
ting words by MissWas hburne, one OF the
lady missionaries who have been laboring
with this church at Brooksville for the
past few weeks. Miss Washburne would
speak with modesty and hesitation upon
this delicate theme, but interested us
much in what she was pleased to call (1)
"The Touch Method" (2) "The One-by
One Met hod," (3) "The Word Method"
az "The Prayer Method" and (5) "The
Mirror Method.
The addresses were interspersed with
singing, the last being tittingly followed
by Infringing in the Sheaves'. The rest
~ tho q afternoon WAC given To the Iadiee,