Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1903-07-14

was laid upon the importance of the
morning watch, and considerable in
formation regarding it and its purpose
was furnished.
Next came the institute hour, devoted
to the literary department, with papers
by number limited to five minutes each
The papers read were the following,
few of them having been sent in by their
writer's and read by some one else:
1.-THE Reading Courses" Rev F. c. Pot.
ter; "The Epworth League Library,
Rev. ]. 2, Clancy; Literary Programs" ,
Miss Edith Bickford; "Students," Miss
Louise Spaulding; "Social Studies," Rev.
William Wood; "Periodicals," Rev.
B. F. Pickett: Systematic Bible Study,
Rev. Mr.. Hewitt. A session of lively
general discussion followed the papers.
It is worthy of note that while there
were several changes from the printed
programme (which, by the way, was
made out for Yarmouth), only one or
two of those having parts failed to re-
port in some way. either at or before the
convention.
The afternoon session closed with
short reports from several anniversaries:
The Conference League anniversary, by
Rev. Mr.. Kenison; the state convention,
Mrs. May Williams; the John Wesley BIZ
centennial, Rev. A. S. Ladd.
During the afternoon solos were sung
by Miss Jessie Tolman and Miss Carrie
Gray.
Rev. Mr.. Holt makes an ideal presid-
ing officer. He is prompt and ready in
the transaction of business, keeps the
programme moving according to sched-
ule, and enlivens the proceedings with
frequent flashes of humor, which, not
only in their matter but in their manner,
keep the audience from any suspicion OF
WEAKNESS.
Wednesday evenings address by Rev.
]. w. Magruder of Portland, on the
subject, Christian Stewardship, was
much enjoyed by a good audience.
Thursdays convention opened with a
sunrise prayermeeting on Briggs Hill at
9 o'clock. The president warranted the
sun to rise at that hour, and the dele
gates were prepared if anything lumi-
nous appeared in the sky to call it the
moon. Drifting clouds slightly obscur-
ed portion of the sky, but at the ap-
pointed hour Old Sol showed his face
for a little time, finding twenty-five
delegates among the boulders, drinking
in the morning hour, and lifting up
their ewes unto the hills from whence
came their help. Rev. r. A. Rich OF
Richmond conducted the service in which
nearly everyone had part. At the sug-
gestiOn of the president each delegate
gave the name of his chapter and place.
By this method it was aScertained that
four counties were represented, besides
New Hampshire and Connecticut. At
nine o'clock we were back in the church
for the praise and devotional service, led
by Rev. C. C. Whidden of Berlin, N. IL.
The business of the hour consisted OF
reports from officers and committees,
election of officers for the coming year,
and miscellaneous items. The officers
elected were:
Rev. d. b. Holt. Bath. president
Rev. Denny l.. Joslin, Norway. LIST vice'presi'
Rev. F. C. Potter, Bethel. cd vice.president.
Mrs. Leona Jones, Cumberland, Sd vice'presi
MrsAN. w. Canham, Auburn, 4th vice-pres
Mrs B. F. Pickett. Norway. Junior superin'
Rev. II. C. Abbott. Lisbon. secretary.
Miss Ethel NJ Morse, Bethel, treasurer.
Mrs Daisy L. Catland, Lewiston, District
Reporter.
Then followed the institute hour,
which was given to the social depart
ment. This included five ten minute
papers; 1.-The Epworth League in the
Social Life of the Church," by Rev.
Hosea Hewitt; strangers Greeting
and hunting up" by Rev. F. c. Potter
"Some Ways of Accusing Interest" by
Maud Marshall; "Diffident Members
how can we help them?" by Rev. +. K
BEEN; "Christian Propriety in the
Social" by Rev. d. c. Abbott.
A half minute was given each league
to outline briefly what was considered
its best social program.
At eleven Junior League work wa
taken up. Mrs. Annie E. Smiley o
Springfield, Mass, General Superintend
emit of Junior Leagues, was intro
duced by the president. She spoke OF
work under the new constitution, hold
ing the closest attention of the audienc.
by the charm of her personality as vel
as the interest in her subject, for over ar
hour.
A cordial invitation was received =
hold next years convention at Bethel
This was accepted.
By vote of the convention the after
noon session commenced at l: As. Afte
singing, which, by the way, was prom
nent feature of the convention, the cor
vention sermon was delivered by Re,
n. o. Winslow, of West Durham. Thi
was followed by thrilling address o
John Wesley by Rev. F. G. Norcross
Mechanic Falls.
Deaconess work was taken up by Mis-
Ida NJ. Ball, of the Deaconess Trainin
School, Washington, d. G.
Mrs. Smiley then conducted mod'
Junior League with object lesson, stor!
and descriptive blackboard work.
Thursday evening responsive psail
reading led by Rev. B. F. Pickett. Mus
by the church choir. Prayer was offe
ed by Rev. A. A. Callaghan. A sol
much enjoyed by the audience We
rendered BY Mrs. Wilson. The Epwort
Male Quartette also sang selection.
The last collection was taken, the
} Rev. E. T. Curnick, D. D., of the Ne
England Conference, was Introduce
!, He took for his subject, "Saved to serve
which he treated in mastery name
He spoke of the wonderful multiplyiI
/ quality of the Epworth League, captu
ing his audience on the start with Il
/ story of the little girl who had BET
much troubled to remember how mut
four times nine was and wished she W
a rabbit, because she had been told tn
"Rabbits multiply rapidly"
Committee on resolutions offered &
: following:
!. Resolved, That the thanks Of this conyenti
. be extended to the entertaining churcn, cnap'
B., | and pastor for the very cordial reception giv
q ma and for the bouptiful provision at the dinr
hour; TO the homes to which we have been
lhospitably received, and to all others VINO ha
ass}sted In making this convention comforta
and ENJOYABLE with music and refreshmen
3 that the SPEAKERS who have come TO US from Q
b side the district, and have presented sucn o
r addresses without expense TO the convenuon
:, cept for conveyance ana entersalnmen...
u heartily thanked for their services, and that
great sppreciation TO Mrs. Smiley for her
structiye and helpful talks be extended.
Resolved, That our secretary be INSTRUCTED
3 convey the thanks of this convention 70 tn
;. Who had promised to take Q part on the progr
INIT subs. uuently discovered their inability 70
!, present and sent their papers, anu tnat al Y
10 prepared papers, whether present or apss
have conferred great favor on the cohvensl
~ Resolved. That the District League sppreC,,s s